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Cecily Jordan Farrar was one of the earlier women settlers of colonial Jamestown, Virginia. She arrived in the colony as a child in 1610 and was established as one of the few female ancient planters by 1620.
Reverend Greville Pooley proposed marriage to Cecily Jordan, a widow whose husband ( Samuel Jordan) had died 3 or 4 days previously. Pooley subsequently discovered that his bride-to-be had become engaged to another man, William Farrar.
Cecily (Reynolds) Bailey - Jordan - Farrar-Montague-Parker. Cecily Reynolds was born in England about 1600, immigrated to Jamestown on the Swan in 1610, and died in Virginia, presumably in 1662. As such, she was one of the first few European-born women to reach the New World.
Cecily Jordan Farrar was one of the earliest women settlers of colonial Jamestown, Virginia. She arrived in the colony on board the Swan in August 1611, at around 10 years of age and one of 20 women among the 260 passengers. Cecily married Samuel Jordan and by 1620 was living at Jordan's Journey (Jordan's Point), a...
Sep 12, 2023 · Cicely (___) Baley Jordan Farrar (Cisley, Ciceley, Cecily, Sysely, Sisley) was an early colonist of Jamestown, Virginia, arriving there at the age of 11 in August 1611, aboard the ship Swan. [4] The fascinating Cecily earned her reputation and a place in history when she became the object of the first breach of promise suit in ...
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Jan 22, 2023 · Cicely Reynolds, born betw 1593 and 1604 in Dorset, England; died 1677 in Farrar's Island, Henrico Co., VA. She was also known as Sisley or Cesley Greene, Reynolds, Farrar, Jordan, Bayley, and Montague. She was awarded with the title of "Ancient Planter" of the Jamestown Colony in 1620.
Cecily Jordan Farrar was one of the earlier women settlers of colonial Jamestown, Virginia. She arrived in the colony as a child in 1610 and was established as one of the few female ancient planters by 1620. After her husband Samuel Jordan died in 1623, Cecily obtained oversight of his 450-acre plan
