Descendants of Ancient Planters
Here is an amazing family link. Thomas William Bailey (ancestor of Roxanna Allen) was an early member of the Jamestown colony. He was born in Dorset, England in 1595. He came to Jamestown in 1610 with his father, William Bailey.
Thomas William Bailey was an “Ancient Planter.”
The term “Ancient Planter” is applied to those persons who arrived in Virginia before 1616, remained for a period of three years, and paid their passage. They received the first patents of land in the new world as authorized by Sir Thomas Dale in 1618 for their personal adventure.
The Order of Descendants of Ancient Planters is an incorporated non-profit society whose purpose is to honor and perpetuate the memory of the Ancient Planters; to promote historical and genealogical research; to inspire patriotism; and to enhance fellowship among those of similar interests.
Thomas William died in 1620 leaving 200 acres of land to his three-year old daughter, Temperance Bailey.
To see Thomas William Bailey in the family tree, click here.
To see Temperance, click here.
To learn more about The Ancient Planters, click here.
The next meeting of the Order of Ancient Planners is in late October in Williamsburg, Virginia. I just may go, let me know if you want to join me.
