I don't know if it was always his intention to write a pamphlet on Virginia, but he began to make note of what he saw around him. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. While living with the Shawnee, Cleopatra's children and great grandchildren married Passmere Carpenter and Thomas Carpenters grandson. Sometimes I get the impression that some genealogy researchers do not grasp that they are two different men. Cleopatra obviously was not her Indian name, but rather what she was called by the colonists because since her husband was the successor ruling Chief/Emperor she was in fact Queen. Use it as a starting point, but like any good genealogist, seek confirmation in original, primary sources. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. #ancestors #archetypes # insight #history, Pride Chalakahatha Elizabeth (Cornstalk) Shawnee (1615 1679), Trader Tom Amatoya Carpenter Moytoy (1635 1693), Aganonitsi Quatsy Woman Wolf ClanTellico Cherokee Tellico (1650 1692), Solomon John Cherokee Kimborough (1665 1720), Prelude to the Full Moon in Capricorn & 2018 Eclipse Season, PartII, Constant Southworth, 10th Great-Grandfather. ). Searchers jump from ancestry tree to ancestry tree looking for one that "proves" Grandma right. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He talked to Strachey about the Powhatan people, but there is no list of names of Powhatan's children. cemeteries found in King William, King William County, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. My 13th great-grandmother was the half sister of the Pocahontas, of Jamestown, Virginia Colony. William Deyo, official Pamunkey tribal historian, said, "Rachel Powhatan would not have been a sister of Pocahontas but a cousin (born about 1600). This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. Thank you for all your hard and dedicated work. "Tribal historians say she later married Col. Joseph Croshaw, burgess, and became the mother of several of his children, including possibly (as some say) Unity Croshaw who married John West II, nephew of Thomas West, Lord de la Warr, and first cousin of Toby West. SHE IS NOT KNOWN to have been buried on the Pamunkey reservation which was officially established as the permanent home of the Pamunkey tribe as early as 1648, but since the remains of earlier Pamunkey leaders Chief Opchanacanough and the great Powhatan were indeed brought to the burial mound on this site and interred here as legend says, with the remains of other tribal leaders, and her son Totopotomoy is here as well, then it is possible Toby West's mother Rachel Croshaw could be here, too.DNA RESULTSDNA results for descendants of Unity Crowshaw West show varying degrees of Native American ancestry. Failed to delete memorial. Cleopatra was Pocahontas's younger sister by roughly 17 years and was Chief Powhatan's youngest daughter (he had many). 0 cemeteries found in King William, King William County, Virginia, USA. This searcher will dismiss any and all evidence to the contrary. It was thought the "Indians" would never concoct nor had ever heard the name Cleopatra and it is believed that John Rolfe suggested the name for Pocahontas younger sister. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138241640/rachel-croshaw. Mother of Chief Yau-Na-Hah Wahunsunacocks younger brother, or half-brother, Opechanacanough, was the tribal chief who captured John Smith. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. The relationship of Cleopatra and Pocahantas as full sisters is fully documented. In the last paragraph - which I believe you found on a message board - This is a commonly referenced storybut this version has the names of the two Sizemore men backwards. A system error has occurred. I enjoy reading them. [25] xxxx Glanville, Blacksburg, VA [e-mail for private use] to Jeanie Roberts, e-mail, 2 November 2015, "Cleopatra in the Randolph Manuscript," local folders, Powhatan Indians, privately held by Jeanie Roberts [e-mail and address for private use] Texas, 2015. [22] "Hokolesqua," Ohio History Central, article. When Matachanna was born in 1592, in Richmond, Virginia, United States, her father, Chief Mamanatowick Wahunsenacawh Powhatan, was 46 and her mother, Winganuske, was 22. It is not known exactly when Winganuske was born or when she died. Of the original 240 or so colonists, only about 60 were still alive. He was killed in 1777. She may have traveled with Pocahontas, John Rolfe and Uttamatomakkin to England, but there is no record of her doing so. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Was she the same person as "Cleopatra", of the Powhatan? When the King of Patawomeck called Opitchipam his brother, it was because he was actually his brother by marriage rather than his real brother, as by the words of Powhatan, himself, he only had 3 brothers by his mother (Opitchipam, Opechancanough, and Keckatough). Up until quite recently, I would not have been able to answer that question. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. There is only speculation. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Thanks for your help! [21] Brendan Wolf, "Don Luis de Velasco/Paquiquineo (fl. Several of our members descend from ancestors who we believe to be orphans left behind when Chief Cornstalk (and his son) was murdered in 1777. Also, add shawano while your at it. A researcher will evaluate the evidence and then make their own logical conclusion. If you find something new come back and give me a answer to your question. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. According to James Horn, Strachey first met Machumps. Verify and try again. Can you tell me the specific name of the online course you took on geneaological proof that you recommend because you didn't state the name of the course above. Daughter of Wahunseneca, Paramount chief of the Powhatan and Mother of Pocahontas & Matachanna Po14-3Matachanna, went to England with Pocahontas to take care of the son of Pocahontas and John Rolfe. They just go on ancestry.com and copy someone else's tree, and. Make sure that the file is a photo. Print Family Tree. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Governor of the fledgling colony, Sir Thomas Gates, and John Rolfe and his wife. Try again later. to let him go see Opechanko, to whom he is allied, and Cleopatre, his mother's sister.". That leaves us with Cleopatra. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. They became Uku or principal Chiefs of the Cherokee up to the ealy 1800's when Ross was elected. [12] Another weroance was a son of Powhatan was Pochins; Strachey said he was the young weroance of Kecoughtan. He was called Cornstalk by the Anglo-Americans. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. This account has been disabled. Oops, something didn't work. Step three; analyse sources to assess their usefulness. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Matachanna Cleopatra Powhatan married Japasaw Patawomek Stream and had 4 children. William Deyo, official Pamunkey tribal historian, said, "Rachel Powhatan would not have been a sister of Pocahontas but a cousin (born about 1600). Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Include gps location with grave photos where possible. From what I understand, she had a daughter named Sarah Elizabeth Skiffins. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Thank you. Please enter a valid Memorial ID. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. What is clear is that Strachey did not list the names of Powhatan's children. cemeteries found in Mardela Springs, Wicomico County, Maryland, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Chief Wahunsonacock Powhatan 1545-1618; There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [23] In this grant he is called Thomas Passmore, of James City, Carpenter. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Matachanna Cleopatra Powhatan was born on month day 1564, at birth place, to Chief Wahu Powhatan and Nonoma Wi Powhatan (born Cornstalk). She is my 4th great-grandmother on my mothers side. (, Then, there is the "I want this to be easy" Searcher. , (London, 1894); digital images, Google Books (http://www.play.google.com : accessed 20 October 2015). Based on the relationship between Pocahontas and Cleopatra it is believed that Cleopatra was the daughter of Powhatan. [2] What we do know of Powhatan and his family comes from the contemporary writings of the English explorers and colonists who came to Virginia and documented what they saw and learned as they explored their new home. Some say circa 1595. If it's not looking good, off they go to the next website. According to the example wikitree, Hokolequa Ope[e]chan Stream Cornstalk was the son of Cleopatra and Openchancanough. The Powhatan Tribes were a matrilineal society, with leadership of the tribe inherited through the mother. Matachanna Shawano Powhatan, "Find A Grave Index" - severe misinformation on the memorial. Documented in 1611 by Englishman William Strachey to be Powhatan's favorite wife, as relayed to him by her brother. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Cleopatra Powhatan (148810018)? These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Ja9-1-1Christian (Pettus) Martin, born about 1636 or 1637, known to have had much Indian blood. Pocahontas was also named, in addition to the fore mentioned thirty. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Her name is sometimes spelled Winanuske, however Strachey spelled it Winganuske. m2Winganuske, Princess eldest of the two sisters of Chief Powatan, sister of Machumps. Parents and Siblings. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Destination: Virginia. Photos and Memories(13) +8 View All Do you know Cleopatra? I have ran across this in other family ancestry lines. This should send up red flags for any researcher who is looking for documented evidence. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Once the wife gave birth she was returned to her own people. Historian Helen C. Rountree suggests she may (or may not) have been Matachanna, a sister of Pocohantas who married the priest Uttamanakin: https://www.geni.com/documents/view?doc_id=6000000095209279076&. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. Parents and Siblings. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Half sister of Tatacope Powhatan, Weroance of Quiyocohannock; wife of Necotowance; Secotin Sonacock, of the Powhatan; Pamouic Sonacock, of the Powhatan; Unknown, of the Powhatan and 10 others; Nantaquas, of the Powhatan; Parahunt, of the Powhatan; Taux, of the Powhatan; Po-Chins, of the Powhatan; Mehtafe, of the Powhatan; Tahacope, of the Powhatan; Metha, of the Powhatan; Matachanna, of the Powhatan; Pocahontas and Matachannu, of the Powhatan less, The record of the General Court was evidently intended to be a verbatim copy though they differ in phraseology and spelling:Note: "Dec. 17th, 1641 -- Thomas Rolph petitions Gov. He made his next capital at Orapakes, located about 50 miles (80 km) west in a swamp at the head of the Chickahominy River, near the modern-day interchange of Interstate 64 and Interstate 295. She gave birth to the child and later married John Rolfe who claimed the son as his own.[18]. Resend Activation Email. This myth has been thoroughly investigated and found to be totally false. So what does it mean to be a searcher? Princess Pocahontas, Matoaka Rebecca Powhatan 1595 - 1677. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Strachey did not stay long in Jamestown, he returned home t in 1611. Came to Pride Clalakahatha cornstalk. Wahunsunacock did not use a title other than chief of the Powhatans. This proof was located in the old library of the Maryland Historical Society, an item of three lines covering eleven years. of the current day Pamunkey Indian Reservation, King William County, Virginia, Mardela Memorial Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States, The Powhatan Tribe, Chief Powhatan and Pocahontas, Wahunseneca, Paramount chief of the Powhatan, Tatacope Powhatan, Weroance of Quiyocohannock, Opechancanough "Mangopeesomon", paramount chief of the Powhatan, http://www.gurganus.org/ourfamily/browse.cfm?pid=90804, http://reedcookdearman.blogspot.com/2011/07/powhatan-lineage.html. He traveled to Madrid and met with King Philip II, and spent some time in the New World, visiting Mexico City. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland, Do not sell or share my personal information. My email is eanderson@wcasd.net, I forgot to mention, I am an African American man. Born 11 January 1564 - Powhatan, Richmond, Virginia, United States; Deceased in 1650 - King William County, Virginia,aged 86 years old; Buried - Mardela Springs, Wicomico County, Maryland Parents. So, again, thank you. [4], William Strachey was born in 1572, a world away from Powhatan. The downside of so much internet research is there's no accountability. It is possible that John Smith and others asked Powhatan about his ancestors, but the names were not recorded, and if they were I believe they have been written like his, Wahunsenacawh (the original English spelling), and not some dubious English translation. Multiple ancestress of the Sullivan family, known to have had much Indian blood but who did not know the name of their Indian ancestor. Not only was Cleopatra a daughter of the Emperor, she was wife to the successor Chief/Emperor Opechanacanough. During the period covered by the fragment, matters became so bad between the Whites and the Indians that Opechancanough, Chief of the Powhatans, was induced to agree upon a line being established which neither White nor Indian, excepting truce bearers, should cross under penalty of being shot on sight. Start, or continue, your research with my article on Cleopatra and her family. Winganuske is known to have been the favorite wife of Mamanatowick Wahunsenacawh, better known as Paramount Chief Powhatan, and is believed to be the mother of his daughters Pocahontas and Cleopatra. This was his personal name, changed for his own personal and spiritual reasons. Please try again later. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Historian Helen C. Rountree suggests Cleopatra may (or may not) have been Matachanna, a sister of Pocohantas who married the priest Uttamanakin: https://www.geni.com/documents/view?doc_id=6000000095209279076& From Pg. Cleopatra was Pocahontas's younger sister by roughly 17 years and was Chief Powhatan's youngest daughter (he had many). Chief Opechancanough had brought back a woman from his attack on Jamestown in 1622. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Do you know the difference? (LogOut/ The 'matta' in Mattachana indicates that her mother was of that tribe. Strachey wrote a brief bio for many of the weroances, of whom he says there were about thirty four. Families come in all shapes, sizes and styles; so do the people who search for them. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Half sister of "Cleopatra", of the Powhatan; Tatacope Powhatan, Weroance of Quiyocohannock; wife of Necotowance; Secotin Sonacock, of the Powhatan; Pamouic Sonacock, of the Powhatan and 8 others; Unknown, of the Powhatan; Nantaquas, of the Powhatan; Parahunt, of the Powhatan; Taux, of the Powhatan; Po-Chins, of the Powhatan; Mehtafe, of the Powhatan; Tahacope, of the Powhatan and Metha, of the Powhatan less. Winganuske's parents are believed to be The Great King of the Patawomeck and Wahunsenacawh's oldest sister (neither of their names are known), making Winganuske Powhatan's niece as well as his wife. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I descend from Standing Turkey Old Hop Moytoy. Add to your scrapbook. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This wikitree claims that the mother of all/most of these children was Amopotuskee, a Shawnee Indian woman from the Bear Clan in the Shenandoah Valley some 185 miles away. Having no extra supplies, Lt. First, there is the serious searcher. See her biography. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [15]. Weve updated the security on the site. There is a problem with your email/password. Cleopatra was my 10th grandmother. )Death date is UNKNOWN, but 1646 according to several family trees on Ancestry.com (sources not shown). We have set your language to 1561-1571)," article, Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. GREAT NEWS! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Rachel Matachanna Powhatan Croshaw I found on Findagrave.com. The 'matta' in Mattachana indicates that her mother was of that tribe. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In the above wikitree some of the Indians have been given a surname. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. None of these questions can be answered by this tiny scrap of information. His home was in Saffron Waldon, Essex, England. While everyone is eager to prove their ancestry to Pocahantas because of her fame, Cleopatra was the only one to ascend to actual Queen. Princess Matachanna Cleopatra "Scent Flower" Moytoy (Powhatan), (Fictional) (1571 - 1627) - Genealogy Princess Matachanna Cleopatra "Scent Flower" Moytoy, (Fictional) Back to Moytoy surname View Complete Profile view all Immediate Family ChiefPoechancanough of the Algon. If you a serious searcher or researcher, copy my citation list and dive into the hunt. So ask yourself, are you a searcher or a researcher? In the late 1500s/early 1600s a Powatan chief name Wahunsunacock [one of numerous variant spellings] had united some 30 Alonquian tribes into a powerful confederation. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Try again later. Chief Ensenore Algonquin Pohantan (1500 - 1558) Mother. We know this because Thomas Rolfe, several years after his return to Virginia, petitioned the Governor for permission to see her. A system error has occurred. There additional information obtained from the sacred oral history of the Mattaponi Tribe. [22]. Sequoyah is a descendant. based on information from your browser. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? mJohn Martin. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Cleopatra was an Indian woman born in what is now the Tidewater Virginia area, perhaps around the year 1600 or so. Dont forget Princess Pocahontas and Queen Cleopatra of the Pamunkey Tribe and daughters of the great Powhatan Chief Wahunsenacawh, my 11th great-grandfather. GREAT NEWS! Try again. Winganuske was not simply his favorite wife out of fondness but because she was the most highly esteemed because of her social position and her bloodline. When the Jamestown colonists arrived, Wahunsunacocks domain encompassed the entire region that was to become Virginia. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Winganuske Powhatan (156651024)? His name was Tatacope and he was to be the weroance of the Tapahanock once he came of age. The names and number of her children were never recorded. Try again later. wife of Powhatan stepmother wife of Necotowance half sister About Matachanna, of the Powhatan Matachanna, a daughter of Powhatan of the Powhatan, was married to Tomocomo, a priest, before 1616, when he accompanied Pocahantas, her sister, on her trip to England. If you are a 'copy and paster' or you already know the answer to your Cleopatra questions, I'm glad ya'll made it all the way to the end of this article and hope you have a nice day! She married Uttamatomakkin before 1616, in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, British Colonial America. Try again later. Some of the families who carry the traditional descent from Pocahontas and Kocoum are: Martin, Threlkeld, Porch, Sullivan, Fugate, Roberson, Curtis, Limbrick, Newton, Green, Butler, Courtney, Humphries, Brown, Jett, Peyton/Payton, Chilton, Burton, Hudson, Jones, Cox, Grigsby, Bates, Berry, Kitchen, Fines, Chinn, McGuire, Payne, Rollow, and many others. He was likely a brother of Col. Thomas Pettus, who had a sister named Christian and owned land that adjoined that of Chief Wahanganoche which was the later home of Ka-Okees daughter, Christian. Pocahontas . Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? You can always change this later in your Account settings. Winganuske Pocahontas Patawomeck Powhatan, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. (http://www.lva.lib.va.us : accessed 7 November 2015). With the capture of Pocahontas in 1613, Powhatan sued for peace. Everyone has different information. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. No one is able to say, I know this about Cleopatra and this is how I know it. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [25]. Here is what I know about Cleopatra. Did Grandpa tell you that your Great Grandma was a Shawnee princess, search until you land on website that tells you, heck yeah, Grandma was not only a Princess but the long lost daughter of Chief Powhatan. Year should not be greater than current year. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. I believe I am also a descendant of Cleopatra. Daughter of ChiefPoechancanough of the Algonquian Nation Nonomo(Algonquian) Powhatan and Winaonuska Nonoma Nonoma Powhatan. The fate of only one of the Indians is recorded. . This is a carousel with slides. The Tidewater region of Virginia was, at the time of Cleopatra's birth, under the control of a paramount chief who was and is known by the name Chief Powhatan, but whose real name was Wanhunaconacook (this is one of several contemporary spellings of his name). ******************************************************************. A searcher will read about one or two paragraphs of this blog and decide on the spot if this article is headed in the direction that will confirm their answer. Was she the same person as "Cleopatra", of the Powhatan? First cousin of Pocahontas.Her birth date is uncertain. Usually there is some nugget of truth to the stories passed down by family members, but it's less shiny and bright than they had been lead to believe. Search above to list available cemeteries. He was a Shawnee leader who fought against the British, siding with the French. Mother of Toby West (Chief Totopotomoy of the Pamunkey) by Thomas West, 3rd Lord de la Warr, circa 1616.Her Powhatan name was Matachanna. based on information from your browser. In a nutshell, searchers often start with an answer, and look for confirmation. [9] What he does not tell us is the name or sex of Winganuske's child or the name of the mother of Pocahontas. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. While in London, he "testified" that Powhatan killed the remnants of the Roanoke Colony. A researcher will read and reread the article, make notes and look at the sources. Now, how many people who say they are descended from Thomas Rolfe have changed their family tree once they read that oral history? According to an ancestry app I could be related as well but I would like to be able to prove it. Add to your scrapbook. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Col. Thomas Pettus uncle, William Pettus, married Elizabeth Rolfe, the daughter of John Rolfes own granduncle, Henry Rolfe! In fact, no reputable genealogist would consider conducting research without it. The title seemed especially apropos to the colonists since not only was she Queen, but her exotic dark looks and elaborate trappings also seemed very regal, and reminiscent of the Egyptian queen. My advice: although wikitree is a great site, avoid this Powhatan mess. The Spanish had made a brief attempt to establish a beachhead with the purpose of converting the Indians to Christianity, but the small contingent of Jesuits were quickly murdered by the local Indians. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Cleopatra was an Indian woman born in what is now the Tidewater Virginia area, perhaps around the year 1600 or so. Princess Matachanna Cleopatra Powhatan (1589 - 1650) Spouse. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. [7] Most of what we know of Powhatan and his family comes from his writings. A super researcher will look for the original sources of my sources. As this man was born some sixty years after the death of Opechancanough, simple math should tell you that it is not possible for him to be his son. At the age of eleven she married an important tribal leader, three days journey away. Traced all the way down to my grandfather Lindley. Okay, so what are we looking at here. To distinguish between the two men I have chosen to use the technically accurate term Emperor for Wahunsunacock and Chief for Opechanacanough, since Opechanacanough was promoted from a chief to succeed Wahunsunacock who had forged the empire. To use this feature, use a newer browser. I would urge you to tread with caution when using the books as a source for your genealogy. m11610 Ja13 Kocoum Po13Ka-Okee b about 1609/10Her existence was probably kept secret by the Patawomecks for the safety of the child. [24] William Hand Brown, Clayton Coleman Hall, Bernard Christian Steiner, "Archives of Maryland, Vol 4," (Baltimore: Maryland Historical Society, 1877). Thomas Rolfe was the son of John Rolfe and Pocahontas. Thank you for this. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Ja9-1-3x Martin, mRev. A third type of Searcher is the one who already knows the answer. Oholasc had a young son, whom Stachey said was the supposed son of Powhatan. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Her date of death is also not known but was sometime after 1611, when Strachey recorded she was traveling with Powhatan and had a 'young one' by him. At the death of the elderly Wahunsunacock, his younger brother [its uncertain if he was a brother or a half-brother] Opchanacanough became successor to Wahunsunacock as emperor. Sorry! This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. father Winaonuska Nonoma Nonoma Powhatan mother Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. ). After attending Cambridge University he embarked on a diplomatic career which eventually lead to his boarding the ship The Sea Venture in 1609. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Some family trees and the book "Shawnee Heritage" by Don Green give her name as Rachel Matachanna Powhatan. Nothing is known about her other than her English name and that Thomas Rolfe, son of Pocahontas, called her his mother's sister. Year should not be greater than current year. Their oral history of Pocahontas goes on to tell us that after she was kidnapped by the English, her Indian husband, Kocoum was murdered. Comments will be restricted to intelligent questions and concerns. Try again. We formed a genealogy research group several years ago (nikitie@yahoogroups.com.) Researcher will evaluate the evidence and then make their own logical conclusion history Central, article it Winganuske Carpenter! Trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or to! That was to be totally false the Books as a starting point, but 1646 according James! Go to the next website domain encompassed the entire region that was to be weroance. One that `` proves '' Grandma right personal and spiritual reasons some error while! To create each persons profile people who say they are descended from Thomas Rolfe, the of! Restricted to intelligent questions and concerns November 2015 ) daughter ( he had many ) from Rolfe... 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