Stokes

b. 1948

m. Robert Liftig. 1971. b. 1947

During the 17th century, shortly after founding of in 1607, English settlers explored and began settling the areas adjacent Anya Liftig

to Hampton Roads. In 1610, Sir “took possession” of a nearby village, which became known as . At that time, settlers b. 1977

began clearing land along the James River (the navigable part of which was called ) for plantations, including the present m. Noel Hartman, 2011

area of Newport News. In 1619, the area of Newport News was included in one of four huge corporations of the . It became Dorothy Liftig

known as , and extended west all the way to (currently the border between Newport News and . Elizabeth Cittie also b. 1981

included all of present-day . By 1634, the English colony of Virginia consisted of a total population of approximately 5,000

m. David Martin, 2009

inhabitants. It was divided into eight , which were renamed as shortly thereafter. The area of Newport News became part of , which became in 1637.

Elizabeth Stokes (b. 1595, d. date unknown)

Elizabeth Stokes was born 1595 in England, and died date unknown. She married on October 28, 1619

in Hampshire, England.

Notes for Elizabeth Stokes:

Roger de Stokes and Alice de Vere(~1150)

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John Bush (b. 1590, d. 09 Dec 1624)

John Bush (son of and ) was born 1590 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, and died 09 Dec 1624 in St. George’s Parish,Elizabeth City, Spotsylvania County, VA. He married on 1617 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, daughter of .

Notes for John Bush:

- 1617, Arrived in current Newport News, VA then known as “Celeys” plantation.

- Received a patent for 400 acres of land known as “Kiccoughtan” an Indian word, then Elizabeth City.

- In 1619 he sent for his wife and two daughters who arrived on the “Guift”. His daughters were Elizabeth and Mary Ann.

- 1621, He sent for his two servants who arrived on the “Charles”.

- 1622, Moved to St. George’s Parish in Spotsylvania County, VA..

- August 1618, Arrived in current Newport News, VA then known as “Celeys” plantation. One hundred eighty people were on the voyage. Only 150 survived. Lord Delaware died on this voyage June 7, 1618. John Bush traveled under his own charge.

“Adventures of Purse and Person” Martha Woodruff Hiden 1956

- Received a patent for 400 acres of land known as “Kiccoughtan” an Indian word, then Elizabeth City.

- In 1619 he sent for his wife and two daughters who arrived on the “Guift”. His daughters were Elizabeth and Mary Ann.

- 1621, He sent for his two servants, Thomas Hand and William Parker, who arrived on the “Charles”.

- 1622, Moved to St. George’s Parish in Spotsylvania County, VA.

- 1624, patented 300 acres corporation of Elizabeth City, VA.

More About John Bush:

Christening: 17 May 1590, Trowbridge, England.

Immigration: 1618, On the “Neptune” at his own charge, from England to Newport News, VA..

Occupation: Employed by the Crown.

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