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John (Governor, of, Roanoke, County) White 1540 – 1609 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1540

Birth Location: Somerset, , England

Death Date: 29 Mar 1609

Death Location: England

Father: Sir White

Mother: Ellen Kirton

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Children(s):

Born in 1540 in Somerset, , England, John (Governor of Roanoke County) White was the child of Sir Richard White and Ellen 'Helen" Kirton. John (Governor of Roanoke County) White died in England in 1609.

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Sir White
1519 – 1578
Birth Location: Merriott, Somerset, England
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Ellen Kirton
1523 – 1596
Birth Location: London, Kingdom of Engalnd
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1540
    Event Place: Somerset, , England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 29 Mar 1609
    Event Place: England
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