Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. [32], In 1619, her husband George Yeardley patented 1,000 acres (4.0km2) of land on Mulberry Island. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He named the new plantation Stanley Hundred in honor of Temperance's mother, Martha Stanley. George Yeardley was named Deputy Governor until the arrival of Samuel Argall on May 15th, 1617. Playing an important role in the war of 1609-1614 against the Powhatans, he later served briefly as deputy governor in 1616 before returning to England the following year. Tyler, Lyon Gardiner, 1853-1935. [6] Temperance is also said to be a cousin-german [first cousin] of John Pory,[citation needed] sometime Secretary of the Virginia Company. [8], Mrs. Temperance Barrow sailed for Jamestown aboard the Falcon, commanded by Captain John Martin,[9] in May 1609[2] in a convoy of nine ships as part of the Virginia Company of London's Third Supply Mission. George agreed to resign as governor as soon as a replacement could be sent and he accepted a position on the Governor's Council. [9] The colonists subsisted on roots, herbs, acorns, berries, and fish. 233. Are These the Headless Remains of Sir George Yeardley, One of America's He chose not to follow his father into trade, but instead became a soldier and joined a company of English foot-soldiers to fight the Spanish in the Netherlands. Jury: George Huguely to Pay Millions to Yeardley Love Family - Law & Crime The 1st source, under existing profile, indicates marriage to Richard Barrow but it is not included in profile? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [33] He owned another private plantation upriver on the south side of the James River opposite Tanks Weyanoke, named Flowerdew Hundred. A similar thing could have happened to Elizabeth; not that she was forgotten, but due to contemptuous land rights and inheritance factors, she clearly got "left out" of what was rightfully hers, and if she was married by that time, then the inheritance struggles would have fallen on the male descendent, who would have needed the property "more" for a leg up in the society, which obviously he didn't get, either. Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, 24 Jul. Commission to Governor Yeardley and Council, March 14, 1625-6. The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, vol. Search above to list available cemeteries. George returned to England later in 1617. The other knight had only been in Jamestown a couple of years and would not have consumed as much corn. The award-winning Archaearium museum houses over 2000 artifacts that bring James Forts story to life. She appears in court proceedings in September 1625 and January 1626/7,[12] and was left a third of her husband's estate in his will, written 12th October 1627 (codicil 29th). Fusce nulla turpis, efficitur eu tempus eu, accumsan malesuada sem. He served a second time as Governor from March 4, 1626/27 until his death on November 13, 1627. He was appointed governor again in 1639, sailing from England to take up his post. What happened to Elizabeth Yeardley daughter of Gov George Yardley He had at least 2 sons and 2 daughters with Temperence Flowerdew. Her future husband, Yeardley, had apparently also sailed with the 1609 Somers expedition, but separately, travelling with Somers and Gates on the doomed flagship, and eventually arriving at Jamestown from Bermuda in 1610. Governor Sir Thomas Gates' guard and helped lead an expedition to discover gold and silver mines in the interior. Gov. George Yeardley (1588-1627) FamilySearch 1588, d. 1627), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2008, R. C. D. Baldwin, Yeardley, Sir George (bap. Opinions differ as to who was the mother of Francis West's children, if indeed they ever existed. Temperance Flowerdew was wife of two Governors of Virginia, sister of another early colonist,[3] aunt to a representative at the first General Assembly[4] and "cousin-german" (first cousin) to the Secretary to the Colony. Try again later. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The following spring George was again appointed by the King of England to be Governor of Virginia. Please reset your password. https://turiking.co.uk/Jamestown, Virginia is one of the most important sites in U.S. history. Widow Temperance had begun that process when she died and Ralph Yardley completed it. Francis Wyatt - Wikipedia Clearly the mistake was corrected at some later date, but the relevant publication has not been identified. Temperance Flowerdew - Dameron & George We know it's short notice, so don't fret too much. SIR GEORGE YEARDLEY OR YARDLEY, GOVERNOR AND CAPTAIN-GENERAL OF VIRGINIA, AND TEMPERANCE, LADY YEARDLEY, AND SOME OF THEIR DESCENDANTS. The American Historical Magazine, vol. [2] As provisions grew scarce, some thirty colonists tried to steal corn from Powhatan, but most of the men were slain during the attempt, only two escaping. He was a survivor of the Virginia Company of London's ill-fated Third Supply Mission, whose flagship, the Sea Venture, was shipwrecked on Bermuda for 10 months in 1609-10. Wife of George Yeardley married 1618 (to 13 Nov 1627) in Jamestowne Colony, Virginia Wife of Francis West Esq. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The Company census of 1623/4 found her with Sir George and their 3 children, and several servants, living with the Corporation at James City, as Jamestown was then called. Record of marriage can be found under familysearch sources for Temperance Flowerdew. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Francis Veisey 1571 - 1616. Governor Sir Thomas Gates guard and helped lead an expedition to discover gold and silver mines in the interior. In 1624, Wyatt resided in Jamestown with his wife, his brother Haute, and seventeen servants. Co, 2007. Her grandfather had left his land to his daughter, who left it to her son, passing the older daughter, likely because she "was taken care of" land wise by her husband in her mother's eyes. In a muster of the Colony in February 1624 George and family were recorded living in Jamestown along with eight white servants and two Black slaves. Accessed 24 Mar. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. In June of 1609 she and Richard sailed to the New World in a fleet commanded by Sir . And if he was trying to keep the estate for himself, that would further mean he wouldn't have the rightful heirs- George's children's best interest in mind in this court case- hence neglecting to represent them, and as they were in Virginia, was probably easy to do so. In January of 1627 George received 18 indentured servants who had previously belonged to the Virginia Company and still had seven years of service remaining on their 14 year indentures. Curabitur mattis purus ornare augue finibus, sed tempus ex eleifend. [4], Wyatt returned to England after his second term as governor and died in Boxley. Ralph Yardley didn't have George's children in mind either, and between the two of them, he won the case and didn't share anything- he sold the land of George and Temperance to Sir John Harvey- decidedly not in any descendants' best interests, as he immediately sold all their assets in Virginia. "Concerning George Yardley and Temperance Flowerdew", James P. C. Southall, "Flowerdew Hundred: the archaeology of a Virginia Plantation' by James Deetz, p. 19, "On February 9, 1627-28, Lady Yeardley acknowledged a sale of the land under the name "Stanley Hundred" to Thomas Flint", Merrill, Eleanor Brown. Archives cover years of archaeology at James Fort. Indeed, the identity of Lady Yeardley was long a mystery. Also in 1624 the governor of Virginia, Francis Wyatt, traveled to London and George was appointed to serve as interim. [3], After leaving office, he left Virginia for Ireland and England to settle his father's estate. Check out the article I mention- it's really cool since it's an ongoing archaeology project: the land in dispute is part of the research! Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Although George Yeardley acquired the thousand acres that he named Flowerdew Hundred in 1619, it seems very likely that some settlement had begun there before that date, for his brother-in-law Stanley Flowerdew took a shipment of tobacco to England in the same year, probably grown on the same property. She soon took ill as well and died intestate at Jamestown in December of 1628. After seven weeks at sea, and eight days from expected landfall, the convoy ran into a tropical storm and the Sea Venture was shipwrecked in the Bermudas. It can be noted that in 1618, Yeardley was shortly to acquire considerable inheritable estate, and steps might have had to be taken to reduce the risk of his heir's legitimacy being open to challenge. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In 1621 Yeardley paid 120 pounds (possibly a hogshead of tobacco) to build the first windmill in British America. In the summer of 2018 archaeologists at Jamestown announced that they were excavating a grave at Jamestown Church that they believe to be George Yeardley. [1], Francis was the son of Sir George Wyatt and his wife Jane Finch. Although George Yeardley acquired the thousand acres that he named Flowerdew Hundred in 1619, it seems very likely that some settlement had begun there before that date, for his brother-in-law Stanley Flowerdew took a shipment of tobacco to England in the same year, probably grown on the same property. 1636? https://www.eclectibles.com/product-p/25020104.htm, which says in part that on 28 November 1618, John Pory wrote to Sir Dudley Carleton that he had been chosen to be "Secretary of Estate" in Virginia and "this Sir George Yardley hath married my cousin German and infinitely desires my company" citing Alexander Brown, The First Republic in America. George established the Flowerdew Hundred Plantation on 1,000 acres on the south side of the James River. But it nearly didn't survive. Onancock, Va: Eastern Shore News, 1964. The Yeardley children are mentioned in the catalogue entry but you would need to see the actual records to see if they are named or married etc. They will sometimes do copies for you but it is quite expensve. [11][2][13], Very soon afterwards, in late March 1628,[15] she married Capt Francis West, who had been elected in the colony to act as Governor. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Mears Collection - Descendants of Gov. George Yeardley (2019, September 27). Furthermore, the body was buried with its hands at the sides, not crossed over the pelvis as more common people were laid to rest, and it was placed facing West, not East as regular Anglicans were normally . The date of the Muster was 5 years and 9 months after Yeardley returned to Virginia, so if Elizabeth was born in the colony and had indeed turned 6, her pregnant mother must have sailed ahead, or perhaps never left the colony. [34] so the plantation may have been associated with the Flowerdew name before Yeardley's patent. [13] Frances was the daughter of Roger Appleyard of Stanfield (d.1528) and Elizabeth Scott (d.1549), who married secondly Sir John Robsart of Syderstone (d.1557). Notable? The National Archives, Kew, England. Yeardley was appointed Deputy-Governor again in 1625.Sir George Yeardley was knighted at Newmarket, England, on 24 November 1618, and six days later he was commissioned Governor of Virginia. The ships arrived at Jamestown on May 23, 1610.In 1613 Yeardley married Temperance Flowerdew, daughter of Anthony Flowerdew of Hethersett, County Norfolk, and his wife Martha Stanley of Scottow, County Norfolk. This is the lastVirginiarecord we have of daughterElizabeth. They arrived to find the colony still in dire straits despite the six ships that had arrived the previous year. Governor Sir George Yeardley - Geni Debedeavon was interested in having a peaceful releationship with the new white settlers, he even warned the colonial government about the attacks Powhatan was planning to carry out in 1622. Domestic Violence Lacrosse Player Who Beat College Girlfriend To Death Ordered To Pay $15 Million To Family George Huguely V was convicted of beating fellow University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love to death in 2010 after a day of heavy drinking. [11][2][13], Sir George was buried on 13th November, and on the 16th she renounced any dower rights in Flowerdew Hundred and Weyanoke, affirning that her husband had previously sold those properties to Abraham Piersey. The National Society of The Claiborne Family Descendants. Temperence Flowerdew (1590-1628) FamilySearch UPSHUR, THOMAS TEACKLE. Praesent vel enim laoreet, pharetra massa feugiat, iaculis neque. Temperance stayed in Jamestown and married the new governor, Francis West, in March of 1628. By 1896 it had been discovered that she was called "Dame Temperance Yardley als West" after her death,[2] cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Descendants of Gov. Marion Yeardley 1580 - 1635. George Yeardley or Yardley died in 1627, he left a widow and three offspring-- a daughter Elizabeth and two sons. [12] Through her paternal grandmother she was the grand-niece of Amy Robsart. The eldest son Argall is said to have patented land in 1637,[3] and was appointed to the Council in 1639, suggesting that he at least was somewhat older than stated, and probably born before his father's return to England. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He appears to have been a leader of the Cromwellian party in the colony. The children, still minors, were placed under the guardianship of their uncle Ralph Yardley, who was in England. If this is in fact the same lady, presumably she sailed with her new husband, but no trace of him or his death has been found in Virginia. With representatives from throughout the settled portion of the colony, the group became known as the House of Burgesses. Their mother Temperance remarried in 1628 (to the next Governor, Francis West), but died by the end of the year. 201208. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). F > Flowerdew | W > West > Temperance (Flowerdew) West, Categories: Jamestown, Virginia Colony | Ancient Planters of Virginia | Starving Time | Featured Connections | Jamestown Colonists | Jamestowne Society Qualifying Ancestors, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, but Sir Francis, at the request of the crown, remained on as governor until 18 September 1625, when Sir George Yeardley, whom he had succeeded, resumed the office. If she ever married, she did not live in America, for no trace of any descendant of hers can be found. A.S. Salley, (New York, C. Scribner's Sons, 1911), 21-29, This page was last edited on 20 April 2023, at 16:26. These were little children and couldnt testify about anything. This presumably refers to a ship of that name said to have formed part of the expedition (often but misleadingly called the "Third Supply" mission) sent under Sir George Somers and Sir Thomas Gates in 1609 to relaunch the failed colony.[8][9][10]. In 1620 George travelled to the Eastern Shore. ). We do find evidence of the sons in Virginia, in later records, as adults, but we have not found any record of Elizabeth. Claiborne is remembered for establishing a Virginia trading post on Kent, a Chesapeake Bay island. George Yeardley Surname List Index of Names This way to the Group "Y" Index This way to the Main Alphabetic Index. He eventually reached Virginia in May 1610 and was straightaway placed in a position of authority. After his death the land passed to Argoll Yeardley, who had a patent for 3,700 acres reissued in 1638. The Falcon continued on, reaching Jamestown in August 1609. Jayne Veisey 1576 - 1596. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Re: change of spelling - Genealogy.com 25 "The Huguenots," which we don't recognize. [29] In her will, dated 3 February 1625/6 and proven 4 December 1626, she leaves my daughter Temperance Yeardley alias Flowerdew my seal ring of gold. Analysis of the skeleton showed abnormalities in the leg and collar bones that indicated some type of long-term chronic disease. Immigrant and wife of George Yeardley, Governor of Virginia. 2. [35], In 1624, Yeardley sold Flowerdew Hundred to Abraham Piersey, and the deed from that sale is said to be the oldest in America.[6][36]. A similar thing happened to a daughter of another "ancient planter": Dorcas Bargrave. Login to find your connection. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [7], The Muster (not noted for precision) does not give Temperance's age, but reports that she had arrived on the Falcon "in 1608". One of his first accomplishments was to come to an agreement with the Chickahominy Indians that secured food and peace for two years. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He was also a church commissioner for the county in 1651, 1652, and 1654 and a colonel of militia in 1653. Francis and Margaret's children included Henry (whose daughter Frances briefly held Boxley); Francis (who was at King's College, Cambridge, in 1639); Edwin (an MP who successfully sued his niece to regain Boxley, but whose son died without issue); and Elizabeth (grandmother of Robert Marsham, 1st Baron Romney (16851724), who eventually inherited Boxley). George Yeardley - Wikipedia This page is not available in other languages. That ship and another called "The Treasurer" sold the first African slaves in the Colony. He successfully pleaded with the kings officials in London to allow the General Assembly to continue meeting.

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