Learn about the survivors of the Jonestown and their lives after the massacre. Of the 500 colonists living in Jamestown in the autumn, they found 60 survivors with many of those sick or dying. Archer, Gabriel - Captain, Gentleman - died Winter 1609-1610 Studley (or Stoodie), Thomas - Gentleman - died August 28, 1607 A survivor of the infamous suicide-murder Jonestown massacre in 1978 recently recalled how she escaped as some 900 people lost their lives. Walker, George - Gentleman Godfrey Ragsdale I was the first generation emigrant to America. Flower (or Flowre), George - Gentleman - died August 9, 1607 Sir Thomas Gates agreed with the Jamestown settlers to abandon the colony and return to England. Virginia Company of London sent an expedition to establish a settlement in the Virginia Colony in December 1606. Stephen. Behothland (or Behethand, Beheland), Robert - Gentleman - died 1628 Those who did not come back were presumed killed during the 1622 attack, although one captive, Anne Jackson, was not returned until 1630. Loue (or Love), William - Tailor, Soldier Quenton was a very loving person. Clarke, Charles - Mariner Leslie Wagner-Wilson suffered survivor guilt and two years after Jonestown contemplated shooting herself in the head. He demanded that the colonists return to rebuild Jamestown. The Deliverance and the Patience arrive in Jamestown, carrying John Rolfe, Ralph Hamor, Sir George Somers, and others from the Sea Venture wreck. Bruster (or Brewster), William - Gentleman - died August 10, 1607 Quenton was a logger and a farmer for most of his life. Wilkinson, William - Surgeon Fenton, Robert - Gentleman Jonestown, location of the mass murder-suicide of the California-based Peoples Temple cult at the behest of their charismatic but paranoid leader, Jim Jones, in Jonestown agricultural commune, Guyana, on November 18, 1978. Of the 104 settlers who initially came to Jamestown in 1607 A.D., only 38 survived the first nine months. Simons, Richard - Gentleman - died September 18, 1607 The Virginia colonists … Jamestown Colony - Jamestown Colony - The Starving Time and near abandonment (1609–11): In the autumn of 1609, after Smith left, Chief Powhatan began a campaign to starve the English out of Virginia. There were 144 persons in the expedition including those 104 who remained in Virginia. Rhodes is the only known survivor of Jonestown who witnessed a part of the suicide rite before managing to escape. Golding (or Goulding), George - Laborer Johnson, William - Laborer Waller (or Waler), John - Gentleman - died August 24, 1607 Morton, Matthew - Sailor Markham, Robert - Mariner Jamestown colonists quickly expanded their settlements to grow tobacco, but tobacco leached nutrients out of unfertilized soil in just a few years, requiring the farmers to constantly acquire and till new lands. Hunt, Robert - Master, Preacher, Gentleman - died before 1609 Laxton (or Laxon), William - Carpenter Mariners and others known to have been with the expedition that established Jamestown on May 13, 1607. He and his wife were killed in an Indian massacre on April 18, 1644. The trips aboard the ships Susan Constant, Discovery, and the Godspeed, and the settlement itself, were sponsored by the Virginia Company of London, whose stockholders hoped to make a profit from the resources of the New World. Each ship had sailed with a box containing the same set of instructions. The site was surrounded by water on three sides (it later became an island) and was distant from the sea, making it more easily defensible against possible Spanish attacks. Genoway, Richard - Mariner By 1624, no more than seven of the fifteen to twenty hostages had arrived in Jamestown. Jackson, Robert - Mariner Skot (or Scot), Nicholas - Drummer For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. On May 13, 1607 three English ships the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery with approximately 144 settlers and sailors, will land and plant the first permanent English colony in North America. Posing (or Pising), Edward - Carpenter Browne, Edward - Gentleman - died August 15, 1607 Martin, John, (Junior), Gentleman - died August 18, 1607. Their… Mouton, Thomas - Gentleman - died September 19, 1607 Jacob, Thomas - Sergeant - died September 4, 1607 Genoway, Richard - Mariner Harrington, Edward - Gentleman - died August 24, 1607 The majority of them returned with Jane Dickenson. The survivors of the Sea Venture, led by Sir Thomas Gates (the new governor) and Sir George Somers, assumed they would find a thriving colony in Virginia. Collson (or Cotson), John - Mariner Clovill, Ustis (or Eustace) - Gentleman - died June 7, 1607 With resupply and additional immigrants, it managed to endure, becoming America's first permanent English colony. Mariners and others known to have been with the expedition. Born on July 15, 1945, in Russell Springs, he was a son of the late George and Fairlee Hopper Stephens. A collection of genealogical profiles related to Jamestown, Virginia - 1624 Census. Dods, John - Laborer, Soldier Newport, Christopher - Captain, Councilor - died 1617 Kingston (or Kiniston), Ellis - Gentleman - died September 18, 1607 This June 2016 photo provided by Jim Jones Jr. shows, from left, Ross Jones, 21, Erin Fowler-Jones, Robert Jones, 27, and Ryan Jones, 25, and Jim Jones Jr., in Pacifica, Calif. The other six council members were Bartholomew Gosnold, Christopher Newport, John Martin, John Ratcliffe, George Kendall, and John Smith.[2]. Cooper (or Cowper), Thomas - Barber Although it was briefly abandoned in 1610, it was still considered to be a permanent settlement. After Gabriel Archer died, along with most of the rest of the colonists, Jamestown came close to collapse. Learn how and when to remove this template message, History of Jamestown, Virginia (1607–1699), "A Short History of Jamestown - Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Jamestown_colonists&oldid=1020362718, Articles needing additional references from June 2010, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the National Park Service, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Jeremy Alicock, Gentleman, (d. August 14, 1607), Captain Gabriell Archer, Gentleman, died Winter 1609-1610, Benjamin Best, Gentleman, (d. September 5, 1607), Thomas Bragg, Teenaged Deckhand to Christopher Newport, George Bragg, Teenaged Deckhand to Christopher Newport, Edward Brookes, Gentleman, (d. April 7, 1607), Edward Browne, Gentleman, (d. August 15, 1607), William Bruster, Gentleman, (d. August 10, 1607), George Cassen, Labourer, (d. December 1607), Ustis Clovill, Gentleman, (alternate Eustice) (d. June 7, 1607), Thomas Emry, Carpenter, (d. December 1607), George Flowre, Gentleman, (d. August 9, 1607), Stephen Galthrope (or Halthrop), Gentleman, (d. August 15, 1607), Thomas Gore, Gentleman, (d. August 16, 1607), Anthony Gosnold, Gentleman, (d. January 7, 1609), Edward Harrington, Gentleman (d. August 24, 1607), Master Robert Hunt, Preacher, (d. before 1609), Thomas Jacob, Sergeant, (d. September 4, 1607), Captain George Kendall, Council Member, (d. December 1, 1607), Ellis Kingston (or Kiniston), Gentleman, (d. September 18, 1607), John Martin, Jr, Gentleman, (d. August 18, 1607), Francis Midwinter, Gentleman, (d. August 14, 1607), Edward Morish (Morris), Gentleman, Corporal, (d. August 14, 1607), Thomas Mounslie, Laborer,(d. August 17, 1607), Thomas Mouton, Gentleman,(d. September 19, 1607), Penington, Robert - Gentleman, (d. August 18, 1607), Dru Pickhouse, Gentleman,(d. August 19, 1607), Nathaniel Powell, Gentleman (d. March 22, 1622), Captain John Ratliffe, Captain of the Discovery, Council Member, (d. November 1609), James Read, Blacksmith, Soldier, (d. March 13, 1622), John Robinson, Gentleman, (d. December 1607), William Rods, Labourer, (d. August 27, 1607), Richard Simons, Gentleman, (d. September 18, 1607), Thomas Studley, Gentleman, (d. August 28, 1607), Kellam Throgmorton, Gentleman, (d. August 26, 1607), Thomas Walker, listed under "Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1607-1890", John Waller (or Waler), Gentleman, (d. August 24, 1607), Matthew Scrivner, appointed to be of the Council, Captain Peter Winne, appointed to the Council, Captain Richard Waldo, appointed to the Council, Tony Williams, "The Jamestown Experiment: The Remarkable Story of the Enterprising Colony and the Unexpected Results that Shaped America" (Sourcebooks Inc, 2011), William M. Kelso, Nicholas M. Luccketti, Beverly A. Straube, The Jamestown Rediscovery Archaeology Project, This page was last edited on 28 April 2021, at 17:48. Emry, Thomas - Carpenter - died December 1607 This article incorporates public domain material from the National Park Service document: "A Short History of Jamestown". Houlgrave, Nicholas - Gentleman Browne, Oliver - Mariner IE 11 is not supported. Deale, Jeremy - Mariner Poole, Jonas - Mariner - died 1612 1629 . The community suffered terrible hardships in its early years, including starvation leading to cannibalism and Indian attacks, and many hundreds died. Three survivors of the Port Kaituma airstrip massacre that occurred shortly before the mass murder and suicide event that left over 900 people … Collier, Samuel - Boy - died 1622 Skynner, Thomas - Mariner Capper, John Martin, George - Gentleman During the attack 350-400 of the 1,200 settlers were killed. Jackson, Robert - Mariner Gower (or Gore), Thomas - Gentleman - died August 16, 1607 Brookes, John - Gentleman Galthrope (or Halthrop, Calthrop), Stephen - Gentleman - died August 15, 1607 The death toll exceeded 900, making it one of the largest mass deaths in American history. After the attack, the Powhatan Indians withdrew, as was their way, and waited for the English to learn their lesson or pack up and leave. [1], The settlement was built on the banks of Virginia's James River. Mutton, Richard - Boy On June 15, 1607 the fleet commander Captain Christopher Newport will return to England leaving 104 settlers. They find approximately sixty malnourished colonists at Jamestown. Jamestown. The settlers arrived on three ships, the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery. Support The Jamestown Fund Making a gift directly supports the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation’s ongoing efforts to research, preserve, and educate about the significance of the original site of America’s birthplace. Godword, Thomas - Mariner Suicide survivors face levels of shame, rejection and stigma, said Reidenberg, and feel the "need for really hiding and covering up." Throgmorton (or Throgmortine), Kellam (or Kenelme) - Gentleman - died August 26, 1607 White, Benjamyn - Mariner Dixon, Richard - Gentleman Jamestown from Home Explore online resources to learn more about the archaeology and history of Jamestown. [2], Once the settlement location was chosen, the company members opened the Virginia Company's sealed instructions containing the list of the previously chosen council members. The Sea Venture survivors arrived from Bermuda in May 1610 to find only 60 colonists still alive in the fort. Instead, they found the colony in ruins and practically abandoned. Quenton Truett Stephens, age 75, of Jamestown, died on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. On May 14, 1607, 104 English men and boys established the Jamestown Settlement for the Virginia Company, on a slender peninsula on the bank of the Jamestown River. Turnbrydge (or Turbridge), Thomas - Mariner Crookdeck, John - Mariner Martin, John, (Senior), Captain, Councilor - died June 1632. Brookes, Edward - Gentleman - died April 7, 1607 Vnger (or Unger), William - Laborer [2], The site for Jamestown was picked based on criteria set by the Virginia Company. The settlers arrived on three ships, the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery. The Massachusetts Bay Company is chartered. Danynell He was helping Guyanese authorities identify the dead yesterday. The colony had clearly failed. The first president was Edward Maria Winfield. It became the first long-term English settlement in North America. There, another supply convoy with new supplies, headed by newly appointed governor Francis West, intercepted them on the lower James River and returned them to Jamestown. Most of the settlers had died from sickness or starvation or had been killed by Indians. My 8th great-grandfather was born in Virginia Colony in 1643. Alicock (or Alikock), Jeremy (or Jerome) - Gentleman - died August 14, 1607 Adling (or Adding), Henry - Gentleman Seeing the state of the colony, the captain ordered the remaining survivors onto the ship. Newport, Christopher - Captain, Councilor - died 1617 Short, John - Gentleman The site was also not inhabited by the native population. The Jamestown Assembly petitions Charles I for permission to retain their legislature and is refused. Download the official NPS app before your next visit, Part of Colonial National Historical Park. Poole, Jonas - Mariner - died 1612 Garret, William - Bricklayer Most of … Frith, Richard - Gentleman Webbe, Thomas - Gentleman Brunfield, James - Boy Commerce and land accumulation begin to create greater social and economic disparities in Virginia colony. Cassen (or Cawsen), George - Laborer - died December 1607 Gosnold (or Gosnoll), Bartholomew - Captain, Councilor - died August 16, 1607 moneymaking product that could be extracted from the Virginia environment. Danynell Small, Robert - Carpenter Martin, George - Gentleman. Snarsbrough, Francis - Gentleman Laydon, John - Laborer, Carpenter Geni Project: Jamestown, Virginia - 1624 Census. Crookdeck, John - Mariner The expedition consisted of three ships, Susan Constant (sometimes known as Sarah Constant), Godspeed, and Discovery.The Discovery was the smallest ship; the largest ship, the Susan Constant, was captained by Christopher Newport. Cooke, Roger - Gentleman He came sometime before 1641. Martin, John, (Senior), Captain, Councilor - died June 1632 Most of the survivors of the first wave of Jamestown colonists were reliant on supplies brought by Native Americans and further waves of colonists. According to CNN, the breakdown goes something like this: Of the 33 survivors, 11 managed to escape by fleeing through the jungle. Herd, John - Bricklayer Godword, Thomas - Mariner Crofts, Richard - Gentleman Vengeful Jamestown leaders William Nicker and John Potts poisoned liquor given to the Native Americans for the ceremonial toast, killing around 200 of their number and leaving 50 survivors to be slaughtered by the less-than-hospitable hosts. Markham, Robert - Mariner What happened to the survivors of Jamestown? Clarke, Charles - Mariner Tracy Parks, who … Kendall, George - Captain, Councilor - died December 1, 1607 The colony was founded in 1607 by 104 settlers aboard three ships, the Susan Constant, Discovery and Godspeed, but only 38 survived the first nine months of … Reidenberg gave an example in rural communities: When there's a barn fire, the community rushes into support the … Turnbrydge (or Turbridge), Thomas - Mariner According to a group of women advocating for survivors of sexual abuse, an expose in Huffington Post published this week underscores the urgent need for passage of the Adult Survivors Act (A.648 Rosenthal/S.66 Hoylman).. Ambra Battilana Gutierrez, Evelyn Wang, the wife of mayoral hopeful Andrew Yang and Marissa Hoechstetter are among the group of women who are fighting for their day … Brinto (or Brinton), Edward - Mason, Soldier The survivors have built the two ships on Bermuda island from wreckage of the original ships destroyed in a hurricane. Mounslie, Thomas - Laborer - died August 17, 1607 Established by the Virginia Company of London this settlement would be called Jamestown, after king James I. But as the ship left port, the colony’s new governor, Lord De la Warr, arrived. Asbie, John - died August 6, 1607 The Jamestown settlement was the first permanent English colony and it was established in 1607. Taken from "The Proceedings - of the English Colony in Virginia since their First beginning form England in the Year of Our Lord 1606 till this Present 1612, with All their Accidents that befell them in their Journeys and Discoveries" the following is a list of the names of those known 104 settlers. Nelson, Francys - Captain - died Winter 1612-1613 Dozens of Peoples Temple members in Guyana survived the mass suicides and murders of more than 900 because they had slipped out of Jonestown or happened to be … An ambush at the Port Kaituma airstrip, where a handful of Jonestown residents were attempting to escape with visiting U.S. congressman Leo Ryan, ended in five deaths, but fourteen people survived the attack. Sands, Thomas - Gentleman His parents were both killed in the Jamestown Massacre when he was an infant. Robert Farnell, Nicholas Chapman, Mathew Edlow, William Price, Gabriell Holland, John Wattƒson, Ebedmeleck Gaƒtrell, Thomas Oƒborne. Collson (or Cotson), John - Mariner Gosnold (or Gosnoll), Anthony, (Cousin) - Gentleman - died January 7, 1609 Beast (or Best), Benjamin - Gentleman - died September 5, 1607 Ford, Robert - Gentleman White, Benjamyn - Mariner The water was also deep enough that the English could tie their ships at the shoreline. JONESTOWN SURVIVORS: Where they are 40 years later. Morish (or Morris), Edward - Gentleman, Corporal - died August 14, 1607 Wingfield, Edward Maria - Master, Councilor President - died 1613 Read, James - Blacksmith, Soldier - died March 13, 1622 Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists in 2012 uncovered the first forensic evidence of survival cannibalism in a European colony in North America. Short, Edward - Laborer - died August 1607 The only child to survive was Stephanie Jones, 9 years of … They, too, are counted as survivors, though most of them remained in Georgetown and never got to Jonestown. Profit, Jonas - Fisherman The severe winter of 1609 to 1610, which the colonists referred to as the “starving time,” killed most of the Jamestown colonists, leading the survivors to plan a return to England in the spring. Fitch, Mathew - Mariner - died July 1609 Initially, the native Indians welcomed the colonists and offered support in numerous ways. The shipwreck survivors found the colonists of Jamestown in desperate condition. Pickhouse (or Piggas), Drue - Gentleman - died August 19, 1607 By 1613 John Rolfe (who married Pocahontas in 1614) had developed a new strain of tobacco that gave the colony its first real source of revenue and committed Virginia to a farming and plantation economy. Robinson, John (or Jehu) - Gentleman - died December 1607 Powell, Nathaniel - Gentleman - died March 22, 1622