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Friday, July 23, 2010. Pocahontas, also known as Matoaka, Matoika or Amonute, may have been born around 1595 near Jamestown, Virginia, but it has not been verified. She was the daughter of Powhatan, Chief of the Powhatan Confederacy. His actual name was Wahunsunacock or Wahunsenacawh. Chief Powhatan - Father of Pocahontas. Capture and Baptism of Pocahontas.
Preserving the Past In the Present For the Future. Pocahontas County is a treasure chest of history. The first settlers crossed the Alleghenies in 1749. The roots of families and communities run deep. Without special effort and proper care of collections local history can quickly disappear. Provides resources to preserve our history and share it with the world. Genealogy Group of Pocahontas County. Research, locating records, cemetery location and inventory.
Navigating the world of small publishing. Recent happenings at Pocahontas Press. Monday, October 5, 2009. Recent happenings at Pocahontas Press. And Dancing at Big Vein. We set up and shared a space with fantastic Blacksburg artists, and it was a true delight to spend time with some of the most talented artists in our area.