Governor's
Message
Joseph
Holleman Barlow, Suffolk, Virginia
Governor of the
Jamestowne Society
Welcome to the Jamestowne Society Website!
The formal organization of the Jamestowne Society began on 14 May 1936 at Jamestown Island. The constitution adopted at the organizational meeting provided that "all descendants of those who owned land or had domiciles in James Towne or on James Towne Island prior to 1700 shall be eligible for membership." The objects of the Society were "to discover and record the names of all living descendants of those early settlers who made great sacrifices to establish our English-speaking nation, and to unite these descendants to honor the memory of their settler ancestors, to record their deeds, and to do homage to the birthplace of Virginia and of the Nation."
Down through the years, the Society has had the good fortune of having very interested members and dedicated officers who in many ways widened the horizon of the founders. This brings us to this day - the computer age!
You will find on this website many interesting things about the past and present of the Jamestowne Society for both members and visitors. The Site Index gives a full menu of information - you're invited to explore all sections of the site. If you are not now a member, please check the Qualifying Ancestors Index to see if your ancestors match any of those named. If you believe your ancestor qualifies and does not appear in the list, please contact the Society's headquarters in Richmond. Our list of approved ancestors does grow from time to time, although much effort has gone into making it as complete as possible. If you are interested in joining, please visit the Membership Application and Process page.
Welcome to the site, and thank you for your visit.
Joseph Holleman Barlow
Governor
The Jamestowne Society
