13 colonies By avolland Jul 1, 1587 Roanoke was founded Jul 1, 1587 John White is the leader? Period: Jul 1, 1587 to Jul 1, 1589 Roanoke John White and 100 other people went to Roanoke, to start a new life. Two years later, all the Roanoke colonist are gone, without John White. Aug 20, 1588 Virginia Dare was born First baby born in America