A Look at Edward Maria Wingfield, First President of the Virginia Colony - Dig Deeper, Episode 26

[@pamelapati1219]

Edward, my 4th cousin, 12 generations back. Thank you for the presentation.

[@FSUNoles25]

I'm also connected to Edward by his cousin. His cousin had same last name Wingfield.

[@FSUNoles25]

In fact Edward is my 9th Great grand Uncle

[@jturn103]

She was grandmother of Sir. James Gravely Claypoole ("1634-1687") who first settling in Pennsylvania, USA during the 16th Century. He was my 9th great grandfather

[@CGH250]

My family love visiting the Jamestown fort and Indian village. It’s beautiful and very educational. ❤️

[@maryg.249]

So interesting to learn more about the lives of the actual settlers. Keep the stories coming and thank you for taking the time to make these quality videos. Mary

[@annajeangaissert]

Great presentation!

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

These are great to get to know the people of Jamestowne and the history that goes along with them. Thank you.

[@tinmanx2222]

Appreciate the presentation.

[@benitagrattan193]

Thank you for this info. Was not taught in school that the first colony had a president.

[@denisecaringer4726]

Thank you so much for this. Fascinating info, as always.

[@tetontom1]

Notice George Percy of the council... another 11th ggf that was at Jamestown.

[@shannarutledge7237]

My Cousin 2nd cousin 15x removed, along with Bartholomew 1st cousin 13x removed. Bart and Edward are cousin's.

[@FSUNoles25]

I also am related, I'm from the linnage back to 1400's brothers

[@FSUNoles25]

Edward is my 9th Great grand Uncle

[@brucewilson1958]

In the terrible winter of 1609-1610, when James Fort turned to cannibalism, why didn't men go out and hunt deer and elk?

[@DD-du9ip]

I thought the same question. I’m sure they tried very hard to hunt game but sometimes there just aren’t any around. Also, I have read that tree ring evidence indicates that there was a drought at that time which probably would have caused the larger game to migrate elsewhere prior to winter for vegetation. Even the Indian tribes who were far more adapted to the area likely suffered badly. I can’t imagine how bad that would have sucked, freezing cold, fishing in the frozen river is hopeless and no animals to hunt. Plus no provisions stored up from not being established. Would have been horrible.

[@billywingfield6949]

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