*'Grandfather' Chief Wahunsonacock Powhatan (Algonquian Nation) 1554–1618
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12 researchers on YourRoots have *'Grandfather' Nation) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 12 independent trees
Researchers connected through *'Grandfather' Nation) 1554–1618
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and 11 more tree owners connected with *'Grandfather' Nation) 1554–1618
Immediate Family
Biography
'Grandfather' Chief Wahunsonacock Powhatan (Algonquian Nation) was born in 1554 in Iroquois Nation, Werowocomoco, Orapax It, Virginia, United States, the child of running stream algonkian chief of the powhatan indians powhatan and amopotuskee nonoma scent flower amonsoquath winanske of the algonkian. 'Grandfather' Chief Wahunsonacock Powhatan (Algonquian Nation) passed away in 1618 in Orapax Village, New Kent, Virginia, USA.
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1Record Ancestry Family Tree
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2Record Ancestry Family Trees - Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from *'Grandfather' Nation)
This ancestor line traces from Virginia, USA (1380) to Iroquois Nation, Werowocomoco, Orapax It, Virginia, United States (1554) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- *'Grandfather' Nation) (1554–1618) was born in Iroquois Nation, Werowocomoco, Orapax It, Virginia, United States and died in Orapax Village, New Kent, Virginia, USA. 12 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have *'Grandfather' 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 4 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.
*'Grandfather' Nation)'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record