Matoaka Pocahontas Powhatan 1595–1617
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9 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22
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3Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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4Record Millennium File
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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7Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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8Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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9Record Alabama, Surname Files Expanded
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10Burial Records Global, Gravestone Photograph Index
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11Record A Brief Visit with the Old Folks
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12Record U.S. Family Photo Collection, c. 1850-2000
Life Timeline
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Matoaka Powhatan (1595–1617) was born in Tidewater,James City,Virginia,USA and died in Gravesend, Kent, England. 9 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, 9 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