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John Rolfe was killed by the Powhatan Confederacy, and the chief's name is Wahunsonacock, not Powhatan, and Opechanaough killed him and many of 350 colonists in 1644. The war ended in 1646, in which the colony became a royal colony.
According to multiple sources, the Colony of Virginia became a Royal Colony in 1624 after the charter of the Virginia Company of London was revoked. It is my understanding that no one knows for sure whether Rolfe who died in 1622 was killed in the Indian Massacre of 1622, although it is speculated that may be the case. Could you please cite your source for that information?
This page was recently moved from John Rolfe to John Rolfe (English Settler), and thence to John Rolfe (English settler), in accordance with WP:CAPS. But I'm not sure that (English settler) is the best disambiguator for this John Rolfe. Would (Virginia colonist) be more descriptive? He's known for his role in early Virginia history and the history of tobacco. "English settler" is accurate, but I think that "Virginia colonist" would be more helpful to readers trying to find the right John Rolfe. What do other folks think? — Josiah Rowe ( talk • contribs) 07:50, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
For what it's worth, I tend to agree that Pocahantas' husband is the primary topic for "John Rolfe". — Josiah Rowe ( talk • contribs) 18:06, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
The sex of the first child and the location where child and first wife died seems to be unclear, based upon conflicting information in various sources. There seems no doubt that the three of them left England together, and only John Rolfe survived to continue on after finally arriving back at Jamestown for good with Lord Delaware, etc. So, I have edited the information about these two individuals to only state that they had died after leaving England. If we can verify more details, we can add that in as appropriate. Vaoverland 04:14, 15 May 2007 (UTC)
There is no proof that I am aware of which confirms that John Rolfe and his wife had a child before leaving England.
However there was a child, known by extant statements, born in Bermuda. Their daughter was named Bermuda Rolfe. She was baptised and buried in Bermuda. There is no mention that Mrs Rolfe died in Bermuda so it can safely be assumed she went to Virginia and died there as Rolfe later remarried. [[[User:Marpam|Marpam]] ( talk) 10:59, 11 September 2008 (UTC) sept 08]
Recently, 86.136.175.11 ( talk · contribs · WHOIS) changed the spelling in Christopher Newport, John Smith of Jamestown and John Rolfe from US to UK English. I've started a discussion on what national variety of English these articles should use at Talk:Christopher Newport#US or UK spelling?. Anyone who has an opinion is invited to join and help us work towards a consensus. — Josiah Rowe ( talk • contribs) 19:30, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
I noticed the article has no source confirming that Rolfe, Iowa was named after John Rolfe. Loosely using the word "after", it was named after him. According to a member of the town's public library staff, the town has no direct connection to John Rolfe. At the time Iowa's counties were being named, a state legislator's wife suggested the name Pocahontas for the county where Rolfe is located. Rolfe was the first settled community in the county, so it "seemed only natural" to name it Rolfe. In addition, there is the Powhatan township and another Iowa community called Varina. Thank you. Cortina2 ( talk) 23:54, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
Norfolk Record Office has uncovered new information about John Rolfe.
Following an enquiry about the Rolfe family of Heacham, the Norfolk Record Office (NRO) has uncovered an error in the often quoted date of baptism for John Rolfe.
Previously believed to be 6 May 1585, the NRO has now looked at the original Heacham parish register in our custody and has discovered that the correct date of the baptism is 3 May 1585. He was baptized in Heacham alongside Eustace his brother (and possible twin).
The entry for the baptism of John Rolfe reads as follows:
Baptisma in Anno Domini 1585.
Eushacius et Johannes fillii Johannis Roffe tertio die Maij.
Baptism in the Year of our Lord 1585.
Eustace and John sons of John Roffe [sic] 3rd day of May.
Norfolk Record Office, PD 699/1
KGaff82 ( talk) 11:26, 11 April 2012 (UTC)
John Rolfe married 3 women befor he died he never liked his wifes — Preceding unsigned comment added by 152.26.21.129 ( talk) 15:21, 1 November 2012 (UTC)
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John Rolfe was killed by the Powhatan Confederacy, and the chief's name is Wahunsonacock, not Powhatan, and Opechanaough killed him and many of 350 colonists in 1644. The war ended in 1646, in which the colony became a royal colony.
According to multiple sources, the Colony of Virginia became a Royal Colony in 1624 after the charter of the Virginia Company of London was revoked. It is my understanding that no one knows for sure whether Rolfe who died in 1622 was killed in the Indian Massacre of 1622, although it is speculated that may be the case. Could you please cite your source for that information?
This page was recently moved from John Rolfe to John Rolfe (English Settler), and thence to John Rolfe (English settler), in accordance with WP:CAPS. But I'm not sure that (English settler) is the best disambiguator for this John Rolfe. Would (Virginia colonist) be more descriptive? He's known for his role in early Virginia history and the history of tobacco. "English settler" is accurate, but I think that "Virginia colonist" would be more helpful to readers trying to find the right John Rolfe. What do other folks think? — Josiah Rowe ( talk • contribs) 07:50, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
For what it's worth, I tend to agree that Pocahantas' husband is the primary topic for "John Rolfe". — Josiah Rowe ( talk • contribs) 18:06, 4 February 2007 (UTC)
The sex of the first child and the location where child and first wife died seems to be unclear, based upon conflicting information in various sources. There seems no doubt that the three of them left England together, and only John Rolfe survived to continue on after finally arriving back at Jamestown for good with Lord Delaware, etc. So, I have edited the information about these two individuals to only state that they had died after leaving England. If we can verify more details, we can add that in as appropriate. Vaoverland 04:14, 15 May 2007 (UTC)
There is no proof that I am aware of which confirms that John Rolfe and his wife had a child before leaving England.
However there was a child, known by extant statements, born in Bermuda. Their daughter was named Bermuda Rolfe. She was baptised and buried in Bermuda. There is no mention that Mrs Rolfe died in Bermuda so it can safely be assumed she went to Virginia and died there as Rolfe later remarried. [[[User:Marpam|Marpam]] ( talk) 10:59, 11 September 2008 (UTC) sept 08]
Recently, 86.136.175.11 ( talk · contribs · WHOIS) changed the spelling in Christopher Newport, John Smith of Jamestown and John Rolfe from US to UK English. I've started a discussion on what national variety of English these articles should use at Talk:Christopher Newport#US or UK spelling?. Anyone who has an opinion is invited to join and help us work towards a consensus. — Josiah Rowe ( talk • contribs) 19:30, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
I noticed the article has no source confirming that Rolfe, Iowa was named after John Rolfe. Loosely using the word "after", it was named after him. According to a member of the town's public library staff, the town has no direct connection to John Rolfe. At the time Iowa's counties were being named, a state legislator's wife suggested the name Pocahontas for the county where Rolfe is located. Rolfe was the first settled community in the county, so it "seemed only natural" to name it Rolfe. In addition, there is the Powhatan township and another Iowa community called Varina. Thank you. Cortina2 ( talk) 23:54, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
Norfolk Record Office has uncovered new information about John Rolfe.
Following an enquiry about the Rolfe family of Heacham, the Norfolk Record Office (NRO) has uncovered an error in the often quoted date of baptism for John Rolfe.
Previously believed to be 6 May 1585, the NRO has now looked at the original Heacham parish register in our custody and has discovered that the correct date of the baptism is 3 May 1585. He was baptized in Heacham alongside Eustace his brother (and possible twin).
The entry for the baptism of John Rolfe reads as follows:
Baptisma in Anno Domini 1585.
Eushacius et Johannes fillii Johannis Roffe tertio die Maij.
Baptism in the Year of our Lord 1585.
Eustace and John sons of John Roffe [sic] 3rd day of May.
Norfolk Record Office, PD 699/1
KGaff82 ( talk) 11:26, 11 April 2012 (UTC)
John Rolfe married 3 women befor he died he never liked his wifes — Preceding unsigned comment added by 152.26.21.129 ( talk) 15:21, 1 November 2012 (UTC)
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