Life of Pocahonats

  • Pocahontas' birth

    Pocahontas' birth
    Pocahontas was born on 1595 in Werowocomoco, Virginia
  • Pocahontas saves John Smith

    Pocahontas saves John Smith
    Pocahontas' tribe captured John Smith because there were hostilities between the Indians and the newcomers. She saved him by throwing herself in front of him.
  • Pocahontas helps

    Pocahontas helps
    Pocahontas visits Jamestown after she rescues John Smith. She became close with the colonist.During the winter time she would send food to the struggling colonist. She also stayed at their camps and entertain and play with the children.
  • Pocahontas gets captured

    Pocahontas gets captured
    Pocahontas is captured by Sir Samuel Argall. Her rank allowed her to be treated fairly and respectfully. This event resulted in peace which allowed them to trade peacefully. Pocahontas also became a Christian.
  • Pocahontas gets married

    Pocahontas gets married
    Pocahontas marries John Rolfe
  • Pocahontas is baptized

    Pocahontas is baptized
    Pocahontas gets baptized by Protestant Minister Alexander Whitaker. The Christian name she took was Rebecca.
  • Pocahontas has a baby

    Pocahontas has a baby
    Pocahontas and her husband John Rolfe have a baby boy, they name him John Rolfe.
  • Pocahontas confronts her father

    Pocahontas confronts her father
    She was held in captivity for a year then finally confronted her father. Her father refused to make trades to bring Pocahontas home so she decided to stay with English for good.
  • The war dies away

    The war dies away
    After Pocahontas marries John Rolfe, the tension with the other Indian tribes dies down. Their marriage brought peace to people for a short amount of time.
  • Pocahontas goes to England

    Pocahontas goes to England
    John Rolfe takes Pocahontas to England. They went to get support for the Jamestown settlement
  • Pocahontas dies

    Pocahontas dies
    when returning from Virginia, Pocahontas becomes very ill and she dies. She was buried in England.
  • Lost grave

    Lost grave
    She was buried at an English church in Gravesend. A fire that destroyed the church which lead to them losing Pocahontas' burial spot.