Chief Opechancanough Mangopeesomon Powhatan Stream Cornstalk Weroance "Eagle Plume"War Pamunkey Shawnee 1554–1644
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45 researchers on YourRoots have Chief Shawnee in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 45 independent trees
Researchers connected through Chief Shawnee 1554–1644
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1554, Chief Opechancanough Mangopeesomon Powhatan Stream Cornstalk Weroance "Eagle Plume"War Pamunkey Shawnee entered the world in Powhatan Nation, Algonquian Tribe, Pre Colonial America, born to great chief running stream mamanatowick ensenore don luis velasco of the iroquois powhatan and pocahon daughter. Chief Opechancanough Mangopeesomon Powhatan Stream Cornstalk Weroance "Eagle Plume"War Pamunkey Shawnee passed away in 1644 in Jamestown, James, Virginia, United States.
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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4Record U.S., Library of Congress Photo Collection, 1840-2000
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5Record U.S., Map Collection, 1513-1990
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6Burial Records U.S., National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962
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7Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
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8Record U.S., Interviews with Formerly Enslaved People
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9Record Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Indian and Pioneer Historical Collection
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10Newspaper/Obituary Richmond, Virginia Newspaper Obituaries, 1804-38
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11Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Chief Shawnee
This ancestor line traces from territories around what is now Jamestown, James, Virginia, United States (1500) to Werowacomoco, Gloucester, Virginia, British Colonial America (1517) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Chief Shawnee (1554–1644) was born in Powhatan Nation, Algonquian Tribe, Pre Colonial America and died in Jamestown, James, Virginia, United States. 45 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, 45 researchers on YourRoots have Chief 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Chief Shawnee's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record