-
In 1607 three ships arrived from England with 104 man and boys.
-
1609 was a very rough year for the colony. It was the starving time. Many people died. Settlers were unable to trade with the Native Americans for food because of poor relations with them.
-
john smith got hurt by the gunpowder in his pocket
-
Lord De La Warr was appointed Governor and Captain General of the Virginia Colony on his arrival in 1610.
-
In 1611 Thomas Dale became the leader at Jamestown. He believed in strict rules.
-
John Rolfe exports first crop of improved tobacco.
-
Pocahontas captured and brought to Jamestown
-
John Rolfe and Pocahontas married at Jamestown.
-
Pocahontas gives birth to son Thomas Rolfe.
-
June 3 John Rolfe and Pocahontas arrive in London with their two year old son Thomas
-
Pocahontas dies
-
Finding out that one can get rich growing tobacco, thousands come to Virginia.
