Date:

1630

Description:

Runs away from his master Hugh Hays, a resident of Northampton County, Virginia. He lived on the shores of Chesapeake Bay among the American Indians, where he learned their language and became an interpreter. He later was found by a trader named William Jones, who purchased John from the American Indians, and, according to record, brought him home "well strapped with ye hallyards." The map shown is from 1630 made by Captain John Smith during his exploration of Chesapeake Bay.

Location:

Virginia, USA

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