The History of Jamestown By kpokorski Period: May 1, 1607 to Sep 1, 1609 History of Jamestown May 24, 1607 Settlers came to Jamestown. May 26, 1607 The colonists built a more substantial fort after experiencing an Indian attack. Sep 20, 1607 Over half the colonists died, most from disease and starvation. Dec 1, 1607 Captain John Smith was captured by the Powhatans. Jun 1, 1608 John Smith left Jamestown to explore the CHesapeake Bay. Sep 10, 1608 Smith was elected to be president of the Virginia Council. Sep 1, 1609 John Smith was injured. John Smith was injured in a gunpowder explosion and returned to England and never returned to the Chesapeake area again.
