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Ananias

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Ananias was born circa 1560 somewhere in England, although the exact date of his birth is unknown. I have no record of his parents, where he went to school and so on. So here goes the rest of the story.

He married Elanor at St. Brides Church which was located on Fleet Street in London. He worked in London as a tiler and bricklayer. His father-in-law was appointed Governor in the Colonies, in 1587. You may not know Ananias but you will always remember his daughter.

I know this one is short but there is not much to say other than you may know Ananias better if you knew his last name and that is Dare. His daughter is Virginia Dare who was the first recorded birth in what would become the United States in 1587. Many stores and myths have been written but the mystery remains. What happened to the first settlers of the Roanoke colony?

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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I am glad that I am the first to coment on your post - As a child growing up with a mother from Virginia - I knew the story of Virginia Dare - I too would love to know what happened to the Roanoke colony! I am sure that we will eventually hear that a few bones were found  - nothing stays lost forever

Feb 23, 2017 04:46 AM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning James,

Eventually, it will be figured out.

Then we could look for Atlantis!

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Feb 23, 2017 04:55 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Virginia Dare is one of those names you always remember but not you don't know why.

Feb 23, 2017 05:08 AM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Uncertain times and sporadic and often non-existent communications, particularly after a three year gap, then there are the indigenous people and vast wilderness call easily might have contributed to this event. I am surprised it did not occur more frequently

Feb 23, 2017 05:20 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning James.  It would be fascinating to know what really happened to these first settlers.

Feb 23, 2017 05:24 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I know the name, but at this point in time have no recollection of the story behind it.

Feb 23, 2017 05:38 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning again James. I wouls have bet on Ananias Ninn. Oh well.

Feb 23, 2017 05:40 AM
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

That mystery will never be solved, though I suspect they were taken by local natives. Thanks for sharing!

Feb 23, 2017 06:20 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

I wrote a post about Virginia, because, a wine was labeled Virginia Dare.  This company was bought by the Francis Ford Coppola family.  I learned this while researching the label.  A

Feb 23, 2017 06:44 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

 Again you have added to my knowledge of American history. Where would I be without you every morning  James Dray 

Feb 23, 2017 06:58 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Sir Walter Raleigh left this colony in North Carolina when he returned it was deserted no trace of the people were found ..I read about Virginia Dare as a child

Feb 23, 2017 07:54 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is very interesting and I love learning about things I have never even heard about, now I know some new names!

Feb 23, 2017 09:14 AM
Rebecca Lewis
ODAT Realty Services, Inc - Grayson, GA

I have heard the name Virginia Dare many times. Would love to know what happened to them and some day they will figure it out. 

Feb 23, 2017 10:08 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi James- well Virginia Dare certainly rings a bell!!!   Thank you!

Feb 23, 2017 03:32 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Hi James, really interesting Roanoke colony history lesson. I really enjoy your posts, a mini history lesson.

Feb 23, 2017 09:50 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I'm familiar with the Virginia Dare name, but remember little about her.  I'm fascinated with genealogy, and love stories about the past.

Feb 24, 2017 01:59 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi James Dray - I as many others, have heard of Virginia Dare but didn't realize shw is the first recorded birth in what would become the USA.  As alsways, thanks for sharing this bit of history with us. 

Feb 24, 2017 04:45 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

James

Great story, and YES, I certainly did know who Virgina Dare was. Why I remember, who knows?!

Enjoy your weekend!

Jeff

Feb 24, 2017 07:37 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Yes, James Dray, once again - what happened to the first settlers of the Roanoke colony? I haven't thought of that for years.

Feb 24, 2017 05:02 PM