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John Rolfe 1585–1622 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1585

Birth Location: Heacham Manor/Hall, Heacham, Norfolk, England

Death Date: 1622

Death Location: Jamestown, James City County, Virginia, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Rebecca Matoaks

Children(s): Lt Rolfe), Hannah Untouk*

In 1585, John Rolfe entered the world in Heacham ManorHall, Heacham, Norfolk, England, born to John Rolfe And Dorothea Mason. John Rolfe married Rebecca Matoaks, and had children including Hannah Untouk, Lt Thomas Pepsicanough Powhattan Rolfe Only Child Of Pocahontas Amp John Thomas Rolfe. John Rolfe/ passed away in 1622 in Jamestown, James City County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1585, John Rolfe entered the world in Heacham Manor/Hall, Heacham, Norfolk, England, born to John Rolfe And Dorothea Mason.
  • John Rolfe married Rebecca Matoaks, and had children including Hannah Untouk, Lt Thomas Pepsicanough Powhattan Rolfe Only Child Of Pocahontas Amp John Thomas Rolfe.
  • John Rolfe passed away in 1622 in Jamestown, James City County, Virginia, United States of America.

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John Rolfe's Ancestors

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John Rolfe
1585–1622
Birth Place: Heacham Manor/Hall, Heacham, Norfolk, England
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John Rolfe's Descendants

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John Rolfe (1585–1622) m. Rebecca Matoaks (17 Sep 1595–21 March 1617)
  1. 1. Lt (Thomas Pepsicanough Powhattan Rolfe (Only child of Pocahontas & John Thomas) Rolfe) 1615–1675 m. Jane (Rolfe) Poythress 1630–1676
    1. 1. Rebecca Bolling 1664–1691
      1. 1. Major (John Fairfax) Bolling 1686–1715
        1. 1. Robert (R PENDERGRASS) I 1711–1782 m. Elizabeth (Manley) Pendergrass 1715–1800
  2. 2. Hannah Untouk* 1613–1670

John Rolfe's Timeline

2 Records

1585
1585
Birth of John Rolfe in Heacham Manor/Hall, Heacham, Norfolk, England
Heacham Manor/Hall, Heacham, Norfolk, England
1622
1622
Age 37
Death of John Rolfe in Jamestown, James City County, Virginia, United States of America
Jamestown, James City County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1585
    Event Place: Heacham Manor/Hall, Heacham, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 331.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: ZJL

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1622
    Event Place: Jamestown, James City County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded
    [2] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M87-0021

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