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Matoaka Pocahontas Powhatan 1595–1617

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7 researchers on YourRoots have Matoaka Powhatan 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Sep 1595 · Tidewater,James City,Virginia,USA
Died 21 Mar 1617 · Gravesend, Kent, England
Father Emperor Chief Running Stream Chief Wanaton Wahunsenacawh Dna Wahunsonacock Winansiske Chief Of The Va Powhatan Confederation
Mother Matatishe Winanuske Eagle Plume Nonoma Powhatan Dna
Spouse John Rolfe
Children Hannah Bermuda Untouk, Ka Okee Jane Powhatan, Tanx Kocoum Patawomeke, Thomas Rolfe
Siblings Cleopatra Shawano Powhatan, Jane Princess Niketti Eagle Plume, Matachanna Powhatan, Opechancanough , Pamouic Powhatan, Secotin Sonacock Powhatan, Tatacoope Powhatan

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Biography

In 1595, Matoaka Pocahontas Powhatan entered the world in Tidewater,James City,Virginia,USA, born to emperor chief running stream chief wanaton wahunsenacawh dna wahunsonacock winansiske chief of the va powhatan confederation and matatishe winanuske eagle plume nonoma powhatan dna. Matoaka Pocahontas Powhatan married john rolfe, kocoum captain patawomeck warrior, and had children including hannah bermuda untouk, ka okee jane powhatan, tanx kocoum patawomeke, thomas rolfe. Matoaka Pocahontas Powhatan passed away in 1617 in Gravesend, Kent, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  6. 6
    Record U.S. Family Photo Collection, c. 1850-2000

Life Timeline

1595
Birth of Matoaka Pocahontas Powhatan in Tidewater,James City,Virginia,USA
Birth
1617
Death of Matoaka Pocahontas Powhatan in Gravesend, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matoaka Powhatan

This ancestor line traces from Iroquois Nation, Pre Colonial America, Virginia, United States (1545) to Tidewater,James City,Virginia,USA (1595) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Matoaka Powhatan (1595–1617) was born in Tidewater,James City,Virginia,USA and died in Gravesend, Kent, England. 7 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Matoaka 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.
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Matoaka Powhatan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Matoaka Pocahontas Powhatan PTP
1595–1617
Tidewater,James City,Virginia,USA
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Matoaka Powhatan's Descendants

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Matoaka Pocahontas Powhatan PTP 1595–1617