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The birthplace of John Rolfe, born c. 1585, remains unproven. At that time, the Spanish Empire held a virtual monopoly on the lucrative tobacco trade. Most Spanish colonies in the Americas were located in South America and the West Indies, which were more favorable to tobacco growth than their English counterparts (founded in the early 17th century, notably Jamestown in 1607).
Jane Rolfe was born in Varina, Henrico County, Virginia on October 10, 1650 [1] to Thomas Rolfe and his wife, Jane Poythress, whose parents were Francis Poythress and Alice Payton of England. [2] [3] [4] Thomas Rolfe was the son of John Rolfe and his wife, Pocahontas. [5] Jane Rolfe married Robert Bolling of Prince George County, Virginia.
After returning to Virginia, John Rolfe married a third time, to Jane Pierce, and gave Thomas a younger half-sister, Elizabeth. John Rolfe wrote his will on March 10, 1622 and died not long after that. In his will John appointed his father in law, William Pierce, as executor of his estate and guardian of his 2 children, Thomas and Elizabeth. [7]
Jul. 27—The 36-year-old Wailupe man on trial in connection with the Jan. 12, 2022, slaying of his wife's ex-lover and acupuncturist is expected to testify on his own behalf today. The 36-year ...
Bermuda Rolfe ️ baby girl -- John Rolfe and Sarah Hacker Rolfe's daughter. Born on Bermuda islands, died on islands c. 1610: John Rolfe: tobacco trader Sea Venture: Sarah Hacker Rolfe ️ Wife of John Rolfe Sea Venture: Either died in Bermuda or soon after reaching Virginia (c. spring 1610) Edward Samuell ️ Samuel, E. Sea Venture
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Accompanying him on what was considered an investor-relations journey were John Rolfe, his wife Rebecca (Pocahontas), and their one-year-old son, Thomas Rolfe. [6] Samuel Argall commanded that ship. Queen Anne and others were reportedly charmed by Rebecca, and investment in the Virginia Company was enhanced.