jan 1, 1609 - Captain John Smith
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He played an important role in the establishment of the Jamestown colony, the first permanent English settlement in North America. He led an exploration along the rivers of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay, during which he became the first English explorer to map the Chesapeake Bay area.
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Pre-Revolution:1490-1769
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