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Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan 1590 – 1680 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1590

Birth Location: Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 1680

Death Location: Henrico, Virginia, USA

Father: Chief Winansiske

Mother: Matatishe Winanuske

Spouse(s): Chief Confederation, Uttamatomakkin Tomocomo

Children(s): Chief Cornstalk, Mary None

In 1590, Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan entered the world in Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA, born to Chief Running Stream 'Wanaton' Wahunsenacawh Winansiske and Matatishe Nonoma 'Morning Flower' Winanuske. Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan married Chief "Eagle Plume" Opechancanough \ Poechancanough Mangopeesomon Algonkian Cornstalk Shawnee "He whose soul is white"; Chief of Tsenacomoco Powhatan Confederation, Uttamatomakkin Tomocomo, and had children including Chief Hokolesqua Opecham 'Stream ' Cornstalk, Mary. Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan passed away in 1680 in Henrico, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1590, Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan entered the world in Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA, born to Chief Running Stream 'Wanaton' Wahunsenacawh Winansiske and Matatishe Nonoma 'Morning Flower' Winanuske.
  • Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan married Chief "Eagle Plume" Opechancanough \ Poechancanough Mangopeesomon Algonkian Cornstalk Shawnee "He whose soul is white"; Chief of Tsenacomoco Powhatan Confederation, Uttamatomakkin Tomocomo, and had children including Chief Hokolesqua Opecham 'Stream ' Cornstalk, Mary.
  • Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan passed away in 1680 in Henrico, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Chief Winansiske
1545 – 1618
Birth Location: New River, Pulaski, Virginia, United States
CW
Matatishe Winanuske
1571 – 1617
Birth Location: Werewocomoco, Orapax, British Colonial America, Virginia - at confluence of Dan Staunton rivers, near present-day, Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Chief Confederation
1610 – 1645
Birth Location: Cherokee nation
CC
Uttamatomakkin Tomocomo
1590 – 1617
Birth Location: Tsenacommacah, Pre-British Colonial Virginia, North America
UT

Children(s)

Chief Cornstalk
1628 – 1695
Birth Location: Horns Creek, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
CC
Mary None
1612 –
Birth Location: New Kent County, Pamunkey Indian Tribe
M

Matachanna Powhatan's Ancestors

Self
Matachanna Powhatan
1590 – 1680
Birth Place: Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA
Parents
Chief Running Stream 'Wanaton' Wahunsenacawh Winansiske
1545 – 1618
New River, Pulaski, Virginia, United States
Matatishe (Nonoma 'Morning Flower') Winanuske
1571 – 1617
Werewocomoco, Orapax, British Colonial America, Virginia - at confluence of Dan Staunton rivers, near present-day, Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Chief (Ensenore Algonkian) Powhatan
1516 – 1618
Jamestown, James, Virginia, United States
Chief (Opechancanough Eagle) Plume
1545 – 1644
Powhatan Nation, Algonquian Tribe, Pre Colonial America
Opechancanough (Powhatan Winanuske (Raleigh) Croshaw)
1540 – 1576
Virginia, America
Great-Grandparents
Chief Iroquois
1474 – 1570
Poechancanough Powhatan
1474 – 1526
Great Powhatan
1517 – 1570
Pocahantas Powhatan
1517 – 1618
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Murmuring Tribe
1415 – 1495
Unknown
1414 – 1495
Amopotuskee Algonkian
1517 – 1600

Matachanna Powhatan's Descendants

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Matachanna ("Cleopatra" Shawano) Powhatan (1590 – 1680) m. Chief ("Eagle Plume" Opechancanough \ Poechancanough Mangopeesomon Algonkian Cornstalk Shawnee "He whose soul is white"; Chief of Tsenacomoco Powhatan) Confederation (1610 – 5 Oct 1645) m. Uttamatomakkin Tomocomo (about 1590 – after 1617)
  1. 1. Chief (Hokolesqua Opecham 'Stream ') Cornstalk (1628 – 1695) m. Shawnano ("Cleopatra" Nonoma Powhattan) Cornstalk (1630 – 1679)
    1. 1. Sukie (Sarah Oocaneechi) Cornstalk (1665 – 11 August 1740) m. William ("Willie" John) Vann (1665 – 1740) m. Chief (Fanni) Mingo (Abt. 1668 – Abt. 1755)
      1. 1. Chief (Minta "Burl Perry Hoya") Ishtanaha (Jan 1695 – 1735) m. Mariah ((Bullock)) Pie (Jul 1705 – 1765)
        1. 1. Sopha (Minta Ishtanaha 'Nahettaly') Hoya (1721 – 1836 (1768?)) m. Chief (Captian James Logan) Colbert (5 Jul 1721 – 7 Jan 1784)
  2. 2. Mary (abt 1612 – ) m. Symon Richardson (Abt. 1612 Arrive Virinia 1635 to relative Thomas J Richardson – 1629)
    1. 1. Symon Richardson (BET 1628 AND 1629 – 17 Mar 1675) m. Ursula Chambers (Abt. 1630 – abt 1694)
      1. 1. Ursala Richardson (abt 1650 – Aft. 1680) m. Samuel Austin (1625 – 23 Jun 1716) m. Samuel Austin (1650 – abt 1635)
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Frances) Austin (12 February 1677 – 13 Mar 1730) m. Capt (Richard) Littlepage (1639 – 20 March 1717) m. Captain (Richard Samuel) Littlepage (14 Mar 1662 – 20 Mar 1717) m. Col. (John) Pemberton (1659 – 1702) m. Maj (Lewis) Holladay (22 Aug 1751 – 20 Oct 1820) m. Richard (Edmund) Littlepage (1639 – 20 March 1717)

Matachanna Powhatan's Timeline

17 Records

1587
1587
Birth of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Tseacomoca, Virginia, USA
Tseacomoca, Virginia, USA
1590
1590
Birth of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA
Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA
1590
1590
Birth of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA
Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA
1592
17 Jun 1592
Age 2
Birth of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Powhatan Nation, Shawnee Village near Frederick, Virginia, Pre Colonial America
Powhatan Nation, Shawnee Village near Frederick, Virginia, Pre Colonial America
1592
17 Jun 1592
Age 2
Birth of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Powhatan Nation, Shawnee Village, near Frederick, Virginia, USA
Powhatan Nation, Shawnee Village, near Frederick, Virginia, USA
1602
1602
Age 12
Birth of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Werowocomoco, Tsenacommacah, Pre-British Colonial Virginia, North America
Werowocomoco, Tsenacommacah, Pre-British Colonial Virginia, North America
1602
1602
Age 12
Birth of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Powhatan Nation/Orapax, Henrico, Virginia, US
Powhatan Nation/Orapax, Henrico, Virginia, US
1610
ABT 1610
Age 20
Birth of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Powhatan Nation, Shawnee Village, near Frederick, Virginia, USA
Powhatan Nation, Shawnee Village, near Frederick, Virginia, USA
1641
1641
Age 51
Death of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Jamestown, James, Virginia, Pre Colonial America
Jamestown, James, Virginia, Pre Colonial America
1679
Abt. 1679
Age 89
Death of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Jamestown, James, Virginia, Pre Colonial America
Jamestown, James, Virginia, Pre Colonial America
1680
1680
Age 90
Death of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Jamestown, James, Virginia, Pre Colonial America
Jamestown, James, Virginia, Pre Colonial America
1680
1680
Age 90
Death of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Virginia, United States of America
Virginia, United States of America
1680
1680
Age 90
Death of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Henrico, Virginia, USA
Henrico, Virginia, USA
1680
1680
Age 90
Death of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Henrico, Virginia, United States
Henrico, Virginia, United States
1680
1680
Age 90
Death of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Jackson, Amelia, Virginia, United States
Jackson, Amelia, Virginia, United States
1680
1680
Age 90
Death of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Henrico, Virginia, UDA, United States or Jackson,Amelia, Virginia, USA
Henrico, Virginia, UDA, United States or Jackson,Amelia, Virginia, USA
1680
1680
Age 90
Death of Matachanna "Cleopatra" Shawano Powhatan in Henrico, Virginia, USA
Henrico, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1592
    Event Place: Powhatan Nation, Shawnee Village near Frederick, Virginia, Pre Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1602
    Event Place: Werowocomoco, Tsenacommacah, Pre-British Colonial Virginia, North America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1602
    Event Place: Powhatan Nation/Orapax, Henrico, Virginia, US

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1590
    Event Place: Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1592
    Event Place: Powhatan Nation, Shawnee Village, near Frederick, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1610
    Event Place: Powhatan Nation, Shawnee Village, near Frederick, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1587
    Event Place: Tseacomoca, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1590
    Event Place: Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Unk, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Family Photo Collection, c. 1850-2000

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia County Records Surname Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Jamestown, James, Virginia, Pre Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1641
    Event Place: Jamestown, James, Virginia, Pre Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1679
    Event Place: Jamestown, James, Virginia, Pre Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Jackson, Amelia, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, UDA, United States or Jackson,Amelia, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mardela Springs, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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