Roanoke Colony Settlement and John White's Departure
- When
- 1587
- Where
- Roanoke Island
- Episodes
- 2
In 1587, a new group of English settlers under Governor John White arrived on Roanoke Island to re-establish the colony. Facing supply shortages, White departed for England to secure aid, leaving the settlement behind.
Episodes
- Arrival of Settlers
A new group of settlers under John White arrived on Roanoke Island in 1587 to re-establish the colony.
- White's Departure for England
Governor John White left the colony to return to England to secure supplies and aid for the settlers.
Background and detail
White's Departure. Governor John White returned to England with Fernandes, intending to bring more supplies in 1588. The colonists had persuaded White to leave to explain the colony's desperate situation and ask for help, as resources were critically low.
People involved
- John White · Governor of the Roanoke Colony
Sources
- Roanoke Colony Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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