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*'Grandfather' Chief Wahunsonacock Powhatan (Algonquian Nation) 1554–1618

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

13 researchers on YourRoots have *'Grandfather' Nation) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 13 independent trees

Born 9 Mar 1554 · Iroquois Nation, Werowocomoco, Orapax It, Virginia, United States
Died 1 Apr 1618 · Orapax Village, New Kent, Virginia, USA
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Researchers connected through *'Grandfather' Nation) 1554–1618

and 11 more tree owners connected with *'Grandfather' Nation) 1554–1618

Immediate Family

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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 don luis mangopesamom powhatan weroance and paupauwiske morning scent flower powhatan. 'Grandfather' Chief Wahunsonacock Powhatan (Algonquian Nation) passed away in 1618 in Orapax Village, New Kent, Virginia, USA.

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    Record Ancestry Family Trees - Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1554
Birth of 'Grandfather' Chief Wahunsonacock Powhatan (Algonquian Nation) in Iroquois Nation, Werowocomoco, Orapax It, Virginia, United States
Birth
1618
Death of 'Grandfather' Chief Wahunsonacock Powhatan (Algonquian Nation) in Orapax Village, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from *'Grandfather' Nation)

This ancestor line traces from Powhatan, Powhatan, Virginia, United States (1390) to Iroquois Nation, Werowocomoco, Orapax It, Virginia, United States (1554) across 5 generations.

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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. 13 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, 13 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 5 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

*'Grandfather' Nation)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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*'Grandfather' Chief Wahunsonacock Powhatan (Algonquian Nation) PTP
1554–1618
Iroquois Nation, Werowocomoco, Orapax It, Virginia, United States
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*'Grandfather' Nation)'s Descendants