Historical Events tagged with "john white"
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John White's Return from Roanoke Colonies
John White returned to England after failing to locate the missing colonists of the second Roanoke Colony, which he had established in 1587. His efforts to find any trace of the settlers who vanished without a trace were met with frustration, leaving him with unanswered questions about their fate. The colony, intended to be a foothold for English expansion in the New World, had become a mystery that intrigued and perplexed White and others in England.
Continue ReadingSecond English Settlement at Roanoke Island
A second group of English settlers, led by John White, arrived on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, aiming to re-establish the colony that had been deserted. The settlers faced a challenging environment and hoped to thrive in a land previously inhabited by Native Americans. They were tasked with establishing a permanent settlement and exploring the resources of the region. Despite their intentions, the fate of this group would become one of the great mysteries of American history.
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