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Leader among the Powhatan confederacy of the Virginia coast and Chesapeake Bay region
Weroance ([we:ɹoanz] or [we:ɹoans] or [we:ɹoəns]) is an Algonquian word meaning leader or commander which was used throughout the Chesapeake Bay region
Weroance
Native American woman (c. 1596 – 1617)
Captain Ralph Hamor, but she was not in line to inherit a position as a weroance, local leader, or mamanatowick (paramount leader). Instead, Powhatan's
Pocahontas
Indigenous Algonquian tribes from Virginia, U.S.
to refer to Wahunsenacawh. Each member of the confederacy was led by a Weroance (leader, commander), all of whom were led by the Mamanatowick and their
Powhatan
Native homeland of the Powhatan people
Pamunkey Weroance, Totopotomoi, received 5,000 acres (20 km2) for his tribe along both sides of the upper Pamunkey River, and the Kiskiack Weroance, Ossakican
Tsenacommacah
Federally-recognized Native American tribe in Virginia
audience with the newcomers. The weroance and explorers met on May 4. George Percy wrote a vivid description of the weroance, whose body was painted crimson
Rappahannock_people
Historic Native American tribe
Weroances and their families were held in great status and received respect, but they were not all-powerful. To pursue a collective goal, Weroances had
Croatan
Pamunkey chief
"King of the Indians." After his death he was succeeded by Totopotomoi as Weroance of the Pamunkey. Totopotomoi's wife, Cockacoeske, who became Weroansqua
Necotowance
Leader of the Powhatan Confederacy (c. 1547–c. 1618)
Powhaten, Pohetan, Powhattan, Poughwaton The description (meaning chief?): weroance, weeroance, wyrounce, wyrounnces, werowance, wyroance, werowans The name:
Powhatan (Native American leader)
Powhatan_(Native_American_leader)
17th-century Native American leader
was a Native American leader from what is now Virginia. He served as the Weroance of Pamunkey and as Mamanatowick of the Powhatan Confederacy from 1649 to
Totopotomoi
17th-century conflicts between Virginia colonists and Algonquian Indians
their head weroance (tribal chief). By spring 1609, the local Paspahegh tribe had resumed raiding the fort at Jamestown. However, their weroance Wowinchopunk
Anglo-Powhatan_Wars
Failed colony in North America (1584–1590)
Portrait of a weroance, who may have been Wingina
Roanoke_Colony
Socially prominent families in colonial Virginia
Patawomeck tradition, Pocahontas was previously married to a Patawomeck weroance, Kocoum, who was murdered by Englishmen when Samuel Argall abducted her
First_Families_of_Virginia
Powhatan Confederacy chief (c.1554–1646)
not have meanly exposed him as a show to my people." He was succeeded as Weroance first by Nectowance, then by Totopotomoi, then by Cockacoeske, Totopotomoi's
Opechancanough
Reference to the north Atlantic coastal plain region
used for clothing and tools as well as food. Each nation had a leader, a Weroance. Political power was inherited and passed down through the female line
Tidewater_Region
Native American tribe in Virginia, U.S.
a group of 30 Algonquian-speaking weroancies who controlled much of the Tidewater and coastal plain. The Weroance Parahunt, son of Powhatan the Mamanatowick
Monacan_Indian_Nation
Historical Native American town and tribe in Virginia, U.S.
County. The Weroance of Passapatanzy, a neighbouring village, was Japazeus (also spelt Japazaws or Iopassus), older brother to the main Weroance.[citation
Patawomeck
Archaeological site in Virginia, United States
Paramount chief. The name Werowocomoco comes from the Powhatan werowans (weroance), meaning "leader" in English; and komakah (-comoco), "settlement". It
Werowocomoco
Leader of a tribal society or chiefdom
the Algonquian nations of present-day New England in the United States. Weroance Afro-Bolivian king Ishe or She (male chiefs) and Shekadzi (female chiefs)
Tribal_chief
Native American tribe
and marímo (dog). The Nansemond weroancy was a member of the Powhatan Confederacy, which consisted of about 30 weroancies, estimated to have numbered over
Nansemond
British colony in North America (1606–1776)
the North Carolina coast. They returned with word of a regional king (weroance) named Wingina, who ruled a land supposedly called Wingandacoa. "Virginia"
Colony_of_Virginia
Ethnic group
court appointed Machywap (formerly the leader of the Chicacoan) as the weroance of the combined tribes, as he had an English wife, was therefore considered
Wicocomico
Native American Leader, 1580s
(c. 16th century – 1 June 1586), also known as Pemisapan, was a Secotan weroance who was the first Native American leader to be encountered by English colonists
Wingina
According to colonial historian William Strachey, Chief Powhatan had slain the weroance at Kecoughtan in 1597, appointing his own young son Pochins as successor
Native American tribes in Virginia
Native_American_tribes_in_Virginia
Captain of the Powhaten Confederacy (died 1621/22)
Nemattanew (d. 1622 N.S.) was a weroance leader of the Powhatan during the First Anglo-Powhatan War. At the time he served as a close adviser to Mamanatowick
Nemattanew
Extinct Native American tribe in North Carolina
wrote about the Neusiok in their 1584 expedition. In one account, Wingina, Weroance of the Secotan (Roanoke), explained his own tribal history, in relation
Neusiok
Powhatan attack on the English colony of Virginia
prisoner yet you must make him your tributary, and all the other his weroances [subordinate chiefs] about him first to acknowledge no other Lord but
Indian_massacre_of_1622
economy and become a land transportation hub. Until 1609, Parahunt, the weroance of the Powhatan tribe, had his main capital on a high hill overlooking
History_of_Richmond,_Virginia
Historic county in the Virginia Colony
occupied by the Warraskoyak tribe of the Powhatan Confederacy, under their weroance, Tackinekintaco. In December 1608, Captain John Smith left his page Samuel
Warrosquyoake_Shire
Archaeological site in Virginia, United States
The only surviving deed for a land sale by the tribe was signed by their weroance Attamahune in 1662. The Matchotic (Mattehatique) formed a section of them
Nanzatico
Indigenous peoples of the Midwestern United States
Opechancanough's lifetime there had been a conflict between a Chawan chief and a weroance of the Powhatan, who was also a relative of Opechancanough's family. Bland
Shawnee
16th-century Native American interpreter for the Spanish
along the rivers feeding the Chesapeake Bay, and were ruled by chiefs, or weroances that were part of the Powhatan confederacy. Early in the 16th century
Don_Luis
Independent city in Virginia, United States
significant tribe of the Powhatan Confederacy. They were governed by a weroance, King Coquonosum, and by his sister, Queen Oppussoquionuske. This Algonquian-speaking
Petersburg,_Virginia
Native group
included about 40–50 warriors. William Strachey recorded the name of their weroance as Ottahotin. The Kiskiack took part in the Indian massacre of 1622 and
Kiskiack
Large peninsula on the East Coast of the US
doubtful construccion of the said prophesie, as all the inhabitants, the weroance and his subjects of that province, and so remaine all the Chessiopeians
Delmarva_Peninsula
River in Virginia, United States
along the river, the Rappahannock withdrew from the southern bank; their weroance Accopatough deeded the land east of Totuskey Creek to settlers just before
Totuskey_Creek
Early English colonist and interpreter in Virginia
Confederacy, and later served the colony as an interpreter. He befriended weroance (chief) Tackonekintaco during that period. Collier was held in high esteem
Samuel_Collier
Historic Native American tribe
and listen to, but are unable to understand, an oration by the Paspahegh weroance, Wowinchapuncke (Wowinchoppunck). May 14 – A group of English colonists
Paspahegh
Extinct Native American tribe from Virginia
doubtful construccion of the said prophesie, as all the inhabitants, the weroance and his subjects of that province, and so remaine all the Chessiopeians
Chesapeake_people
Federally recognized tribe in Virginia, U.S.
relationship with Virginia's tribes. In the winter of 1607, Opechanacanough, Weroance of the Pamunkey tribe, captured Captain John Smith. Smith was brought to
Pamunkey
17th-century Algonquian leader
Appomattoc town near the mouth of the Appomattox River. Weroansqua (or Weroance) is an Algonquian word meaning leader or commander among the Powhatan confederacy
Opossunoquonuske
16th and 17th-century leader of the Warraskoyack tribe
Warraskoyack tribe. By the late 1590s, Tackonekintaco had become the new weroance of the tribe. The main village of the tribe was located in present-day
Tackonekintaco
County in Virginia, United States
they disappeared from the historical record. Descendants of the last weroance are working to regain recognition as a tribe, the Wicocomico Indian Nation
Northumberland County, Virginia
Northumberland_County,_Virginia
Indigenous people of the Eastern Woodlands
explorer John Smith met with a group of about 60 "gyant-like" warriors and "weroances" at the mouth of the Susquehanna River, two days journey downriver from
Susquehannock
16th/17th-century Governor of Jamestown, in the English colony of Virginia
Aboard ship with him are two Virginia Indians recently taken prisoner: the weroance, or chief, Sasenticum and his son Kainta. November 1610 In A True Declaration
Thomas_Gates_(governor)
Historic Native American tribe in Virginia
north bank of Wighwhippoc Creek, now called Swift Creek, was ruled by the weroance Coquonasum, brother of Oppussoquionuske. Anglo-Native relations deteriorated
Appomattoc
Independent city in Virginia, United States
included the principal town of the Appamattuck subtribe, led by their weroance, Coquonasum, and his sister, Oppussoquionuske. In the aftermath of the
Colonial_Heights,_Virginia
County in Virginia, United States
present-day Canada, as well as to the south. In the Virginia region, a weroance (or chief) named Wahunsunacock (1547–1618) of the Powhatan people created
York_County,_Virginia
Ethnic group
Powhatan Confederacy which was composed of 30 or so Algonquian-speaking weroancies. Records found within The National Archives (TNA) at Kew, West London
Chickahominy_people
gunfire disarmed the natives, and ceasing fire, they exchanged hostages. The weroance explained that paramount chief Powhatan had ordered the ambush. c. June
Timeline of Jamestown, Virginia
Timeline_of_Jamestown,_Virginia
(shot in the back) assigned to guard him. Opechancanough was succeeded as weroance (chief) by Necotowance and then by Totopotomoi and later by his daughter
History of Jamestown, Virginia (1607–1699)
History_of_Jamestown,_Virginia_(1607–1699)
Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States
recorded as a Patawomeck village ruled by Japazaws, elder brother of the weroance. He conspired with the English adventurer and sea captain, Samuel Argall
Passapatanzy,_Virginia
State park in Virginia, United States
Chippokes Plantation derives its name from Choapoke, the contact-era weroance of the Quiyoughcohannock people. The Quiyoughcohannock were a part of the
Chippokes_State_Park
Seventeenth century Virginia Colony city
Roads area in 1607. According to William Strachey, Powhatan had slain the weroance at Kecoughtan in 1597, appointing his own young son Pochins as successor
Kecoughtan,_Virginia
Appomattox River. 1646 Opchanacanough dies, and leaves Necotowance as the Weroance (chief) of the Pamunkey tribe. Peace Treaty of 1646 ends Anglo-Powhatan
Timeline of Richmond, Virginia
Timeline_of_Richmond,_Virginia
significant tribe of the Powhatan Confederacy. They were governed by a weroance, King Coquonosum, and by his sister, Queen Opossunoquonuske. This Algonquian-speaking
History of Petersburg, Virginia
History_of_Petersburg,_Virginia
17th-century leader of the Appomattoc tribe
within the Appomattoc tribe. By the 1660s, Peracuta had become the new weroance of the tribe. In September 1671, Peracuta was the guide for settlers and
Peracuta
Archaeological site in Virginia, United States
village indicates that it was the principal place of residence for the local weroance or leader. 6) The physical geography of the site at the confluence of navigable
Potomac_Creek,_44ST2
Unincorporated town established in 1632 that became Williamsburg, VA
Berkeley on May 5, 1677, Acting Governor Sir Herbert Jeffreys invited the weroances of the neighboring Indian tribes to his camp to seek a lasting peace.
Middle_Plantation,_Virginia
Young English adventurer, soldier, and author in Virginia
Spelman's bonded servitude in exchange for the village, which was ruled by weroance Parahunt, son of Wahunsunacock (also known as Chief Powhatan). The agreement
Henry_Spelman_of_Jamestown
Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States
north bank of Wighwhippoc Creek, now called Swift Creek, was ruled by the weroance Coquonasum, brother of Oppussoquionuske. Anglo-Native relations deteriorated
Bermuda_Hundred,_Virginia
Major events in the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Appomattox River. 1646 Opchanacanough dies, and leaves Necotowance as the Weroance (chief) of the Pamunkey tribe. Peace Treaty of 1646 ends Anglo-Powhatan
Timeline_of_Virginia_history
Native American people
lower-ranked chiefs were known as werences (also known as werowances/weroances). The Nacotchtank werence would collect and pay tribute to the Piscataway
Nacotchtank
Historic Native American tribe
Virginia. English settlers from the Roanoke Colony made contact with the weroancies in this region in the 1580s, while Spanish colonists also explored the
Annamessex
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Girl/Female
Latin American Greek English
God's gift.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Ceremonial, Ceremonious
Boy/Male
Indian
Strong, King
Male
Danish
, a wild boar.
Boy/Male
Bangladeshi, Indian, Telugu, Traditional
Peaceful
Female
Egyptian
, a daughter of Rameses II.
Girl/Female
Indian
Youth, Bloom
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Supporter; Friend; Patron; Plural of Nasir
Boy/Male
Indian
Sight
Male
French
Variant spelling of French Ansel, ANCEL means "divine helmet."
WEROANCE
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