By 1629, Charles I had granted Heath the land of Carolana and wanted the expeditions for colonization to consist of only English people who were a part of the Church of England, no Protestants were allowed in these colonies. Carolana had several different proprietors over its lifetime, so many that there was confusion over who owned the patent.
By 1629, Charles I granted Heath land in Carolana and intended that colonization efforts consist solely of English people who adhered to the Church of England. No Protestants were allowed in these colonies. Due to frequent changes in ownership, there was ambiguity regarding who held the patent for Carolana.