Samuel Jordan
Early settler, member of the Virginia Council, and Commissioner in the Virginia colony / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the founder of the American College of Tehran, see Samuel M. Jordan.
Samuel Jordan (died 1623) was an early settler and Ancient Planter of colonial Jamestown. He arrived in Virginia around 1610, and served as a Burgess in the first representative legislative session in North America. Jordan patented a plantation which he called "Beggar's Bush", which later became known as Jordan's Journey. It became a safe haven and stronghold for settlers during the Second Anglo-Powhatan War that ensued after the Powhatan surprise attack of 1622.
Quick Facts Member Virginia House of Burgesses for Charles City County, Personal details ...
Samuel Jordan | |
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Member Virginia House of Burgesses for Charles City County | |
In office 1619–1619 | |
Personal details | |
Born | England |
Died | 1623 Jordan's Journey, Charles City CountyColonial Virginia |
Spouse | Cecily Jordan |
Occupation | Planter, militia officer, politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | James City County, Virginia militia |
Years of service | About 1611 to 1622 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Second Anglo-Powhatan War |
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