Genealogy Records

explore your family history

Many people can trace their family roots back to Jamestown’s earliest settlers. To assist with genealogical research, we have developed a series of biographical records about some of the earliest of Jamestown’s documented residents. Each record is available for $4.95 and comes as a downloadable PDF. We also offer a variety of genealogy reference books through our online store to help explore the lives of many of Jamestown’s 17th-century residents. Regretfully we are unable to assist with or respond to genealogy research questions.

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frequently asked questions

What is included in a Jamestown genealogy record? Each genealogy record summarizes documented historical information about the individual. This may include birth and death dates; familial relations, such as parents, spouse(s), and children; and the person’s Virginia connection, such as arrival date and place of residence. The information available about an individual can vary tremendously, so files will not necessarily include all of these details. Records also focus on documented evidence from the first half of the 17th century and do not contain information about subsequent generations beyond the person’s children or grandchildren, if known.

How do I purchase a record or records? Each genealogy record costs $4.95. For each record you wish to purchase, click the “Add to Cart” button. Once all records are selected, click the dark gray “View Cart” pop-up button at the bottom of the screen to review and/or modify the list of selected records. When ready, proceed to the Checkout page to purchase the records. At this time, records can only be purchased with a credit card linked to a billing address in the United States and are non-refundable.

How do I receive my purchased records? Each genealogy record comes as a downloadable PDF. Upon completion of your purchase, the download link(s) will be available on the confirmation screen. An email with the link(s) will also be sent to the address provided during the transaction process. The PDFs can be opened with Adobe Acrobat, which is free to download. Our team will be happy to assist Monday through Friday, during normal business hours, with questions about how to download the file(s), but records cannot be mailed. If you need assistance downloading a purchased file, please email hjweb@preservationvirginia.org.

How can I find out if there is a record for my relative? The genealogy records are listed under a person’s last name at birth, if known.  Additional names and spelling variations are shown in the descriptions under the primary name. The list of records can be filtered by first letter of the primary last name using the checkboxes in the dropdown at the top of the list. To search all names and variations, enter a term in the search box at the top of the list and click the magnifying glass.

Why do only some records have spouses listed? Spouses are only included in the description for a record when some additional information about the individual beyond their name and marriage is available. “Separate record available” means that the spouse has their own genealogical record. “In this record” indicates some additional information about the person is available in the spouse’s record, but not enough is known about them to have their own record.

What does “No confirmed surviving descendants” mean? Record descriptions with this phrase indicate that our researchers have not been able to identify any surviving children beyond one or two generations from the individual. These genealogical lines could continue to the present, but our researchers have not been able verify any descendants through documented sources.

genealogy records

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Historic Jamestowne: Preservation Virginia Property Admission

Staff Archaeologist Natalie Reid explains the excavations of the 1608 ditch and 1610s well during an archaeology tour.

This ticket permits admission to the Preservation Virginia portion of Historic Jamestowne. This includes 1607 James Fort, archaeological excavations (M-F), the Archaearium Museum, the Memorial Church, the Dale House Café and more.  Please view the Historic Jamestowne property map to see which attractions are on Preservation Virginia property.

This ticket does not cover the National Park Service portion of the property. NPS fees are required to access the Preservation Virginia/Jamestown Rediscovery side. Information about NPS fees is available here: https://www.nps.gov/colo/planyourvisit/fees.htm

Children 5 and under receive free admission.

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A Cold Welcome: The Little Ice Age and Europe’s Encounter with North America

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A Tale of Two Colonies

A Tale of Two Colonies: What Really Happened in Virginia and Bermuda?

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A Tryal of Glasse

A Tryal of Glasse: The Story of Glassmaking at Jamestown

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African Europeans

African Europeans: An Untold History

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Against Popery

Against Popery: Britain, Empire, and Anti-Catholicism

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Arrival of the First Africans in VirginiaIn 1619, a group of thirty-two African men, women and children arrived on the shores …$21.99
Colonial Parkway

Images of America: The Colonial Parkway

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Colonial Times from A to ZDelightful text and colorful illustrations highlight colonial life from clothing accessories to the various trades …$7.95
DNA for Native American GenealogyWritten by Roberta Estes, the foremost expert on how to utilize DNA testing to identify …$34.95
Dogwood Bracelet$25.00
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Early Virginia Families Along the James River, Volume 1

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Early Virginia Families Along the James River, Volume 3

Early Virginia Families Along the James River: Their Deep Roots and Tangled Branches. Vol. 3, James City County – Surry County, Virginia

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English Begins at Jamestown

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Monacan Millennium

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The Deadly Politics of Giving

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The English Housewife

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The James River

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The Powhatan

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The River Where America Began

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$16.95
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The Generall Historie of Virginia, Vol. I

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$24.95
Jamestown Apothecary Jar Coaster Set

This listing is for a set of four coasters. Looking to get them individually? Click here!

$59.95
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Rediscovering Jamestown Bundle (Books 1-4)

By Jamestown Rediscovery

Original price was: $47.80.Current price is: $40.00.
Church and State

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Jane

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$12.95
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Holy Ground

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The Archaearium

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This listing is for individual coasters. Looking to get a full set? Click here!

$14.95
Jamestown Bartmann Jug Coaster

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$14.95
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A Land As God Made It

A Land As God Made It: Jamestown and the Birth of America

$19.99
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Chesapeake Bay Greeting Card$6.00
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Virginia Field Guide Greeting CardThis greeting card features a hand-illustrated field guide to native species of Virginia, many of …$6.00
2023 "At Christmas be mery" Ticket
Join Sir Francis Wyatt, Virginia’s newly-arrived Governor in December of 1621, to an early Virginia Christmas celebration complete with costumed interpreters, a cappella singers, a seasonal bonfire and caroling.

Program Date and Times: December 9, 2023, 5:30pm & 7:30pm

To purchase tickets, select either the 5:30pm or 7:30pm Program Time from the drop down menu and enter the quantity of tickets in the box below. Click Add to Cart and then the Checkout button to complete your transaction. If you live outside of the United States and wish to purchase tickets for this program, please see the Frequently Asked Questions page.

This program will be held outside, rain or shine, so we recommend dressing comfortably for the weather conditions.

$25.00