Jamestown's history By Quamirrobinson Jan 5, 1606 The founding of Jamestown Feb 4, 1606 King James I, supported English national goals. Feb 5, 1608 The First English women Apr 7, 1608 Captain John Smith became the colony's leader. Aug 11, 1613 John Rolfe introduced tobacco Jun 11, 1619 The first documented African in Virginia arrived. Jan 14, 1622 War with the Powhatan Indians and misconduct among some of the Virginia company leaders in England Oct 13, 1624 The Virgina company was dissolved by the king Apr 29, 1699 Jamestpwn continued as the center of Virginia's political and social life Mar 8, 1909 Captian John Smith was injured by burning gunpowder and left England