Thomas Rolfe
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Thomas Rolfe (January 30, 1615 - c. 1675) was the only child of the legendary Pocahontas by her English husband John Rolfe whom she married on April 5, 1614.
Thomas was born at Smith's Plantation, at Jamestown, in Virginia. Around 1640 he married Jane Poythress. He died in Virginia circa 1675. His only child, Jane Rolfe (b. October 10, 1650) married Colonel Robert Bolling in 1675 and they had one child, John Bolling (b. January 26, 1676). Many Americans can claim descendant from Rolfe, including some politicians.
As a result of Thomas Rolfe's birth, the Rolfe family is considered one of the First Families of Virginia.
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