Thomas Rolfe

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Thomas Rolfe (January 30, 1615 - c. 1675) was the only child of Pocahontas by her English husband John Rolfe whom she married on April 5, 1614.

Thomas was born at Smith's Plantation, at Jamestown, Virginia. After growing up in England, he returned to Virginia in 1635, and married Jane Poythress. He served in the English military and died in Virginia, ca. 1675. His only child, Jane Rolfe (b. October 10, 1650) married Colonel Robert Bolling in 1675 and had one child, John Bolling (b. January 26, 1676). Many Americans may claim descent from Rolfe, including some politicians.

As a result of Thomas Rolfe's birth, the Rolfe family is considered one of the First Families of Virginia.

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