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Virginia Dare

Biography

First English child born in Virginia. The Roanoke Island colonists disappeared by 1590 and their fate remains unknown.

Appears on reverse of the Roanoke Island commemorative half dollar.

Source credit: Pete Smith, American Numismatic Biographies

 

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Date of Birth: 1587 - Aug - 18
Place of Birth: Virginia
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