Monthly Archives: January 2011

Next meeting, February 26, 2011: “The Sea Venture, Shakespeare, and Elizabeth’s London”

Posted on January 24, 2011 by The Editor

by Ginny Gotlieb Barbara Barbarics, our February speaker Our winter meeting should be especially fun. Barbara Barbarics will review the story of the Third Supply of Jamestown, which may have inspired William Shakespeare to write his final play, “The Tempest”.  … Continue reading →

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The Sea Venture and the Reestablishment of Jamestown

Posted on January 24, 2011 by The Editor

By Ginny Gotlieb “The Sea Venture in a heavy Sea in 1609,” painting by Christopher Grimes The Virginia Company’s Third Supply to Jamestown was to have finally put the colony on solid footing.  Seven ships with five to six hundred … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Genealogical Fairs

Posted on January 24, 2011 by The Editor

By Ginny Gotlieb Our Company will staff information tables at two genealogical events this spring to encourage membership in the Jamestowne Society.  Please let me know if you can provide a few hours to staff our booths.  My email is … Continue reading →

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Condolences

Posted on January 24, 2011 by The Editor

Catherine “Catsy” Wylie Hopkins (Taylor) Schafer The First California Company extends condolences to the family of our loyal and generous member Catherine “Catsy” Wylie Hopkins (Taylor) Schafer.  Catsy passed away January 11, 2011 just shy of her ninety- seventh birthday.  … Continue reading →

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