Capt Christopher Edward Newport (later) Admiral and Founder and of Jamestown, Virginia 1561–1617
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Capt Virginia in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Capt Christopher Edward Newport (later) Admiral and Founder and of Jamestown, Virginia began in 1561 in Boynton, Yorkshire, England. Capt Christopher Edward Newport (later) Admiral and Founder and of Jamestown, Virginia married elizabeth rose glanfield, and had children including marian jane mary newport. Capt Christopher Edward Newport (later) Admiral and Founder and of Jamestown, Virginia passed away in 1617 in At Sea on HRH Hope at Bantam, Isle of Java, Indonesia.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
- Capt Virginia (1561–1617) was born in Boynton, Yorkshire, England and died in At Sea on HRH Hope at Bantam, Isle of Java, Indonesia. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Capt in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Capt Virginia's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record