Nathaniel Batts

Nathaniel Batts

Nathaniel Batts (1620–1679) was a fur trader. He became the first recorded European to permanently settle in North Carolina in 1655. His deed from King Kiscutanewh for "all ye Land on ye southwest side of Pascotanck River from ye mouth of ye sd. River to ye head of new Begin Creek" was witnessed by George Durant in September, 1660. Later he purchased an island in Albemarle Sound near the mouth of the Yeopim River that became known as Batts Island. Some charts refer to the island as Batts Grave since he lived a solitary life on the island and was buried there. The island eroded through the years and was totally destroyed by a hurricane in 1950. Nathaniel Batts had a close friendship with Kickowanna, the daughter of an Alquonkian Indian Chief. Quaker missionary, George Fox, noted that Nathaniel Batts "hath been a Rude, desperate man." In his later years, Nathaniel spent more time with Native Americans than he did with other European settlers.

External links



Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужен реферат?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Batts — is an American surname, and may refer to:* Carlos Batts (21st century), American photographer, filmmaker, and curator * Deborah Batts (born 1947), African American lawyer * Lloyd Batts (born 1951), retired American basketball player * Matt Batts… …   Wikipedia

  • George Durant — (October 1, 1632 – February 6, 1692) was an attorney, Attorney General and Speaker of the House of Burgesses in the Province of Carolina. He is sometimes credited as being the father of North Carolina . Durant was born in England to William… …   Wikipedia

  • North Carolina — This article is about the U.S. state of North Carolina. For other uses, see North Carolina (disambiguation). The Old North State redirects here. For the song of the same name, see The Old North State (song). State of North Carolina …   Wikipedia

  • Carolina del Norte — Estado de Carolina del Norte State of North Carolina Estado de los Estados Unidos …   Wikipedia Español

  • James Cook — This article is about the British explorer. For other uses, see James Cook (disambiguation). Captain Cook redirects here. For other uses, see Captain Cook (disambiguation). James Cook …   Wikipedia

  • Appomattoc — The Appomattoc (also Appamatuck, Apamatic, and numerous other variants) were an Algonquian tribe of the Powhatan Confederacy, and the native inhabitants of the lower Appomattox River in what is now Virginia.On May 8, 1607, a party of the English… …   Wikipedia

  • James Cook — James Cook …   Wikipedia Español

  • Capitaine Cook — James Cook Pour les articles homonymes, voir Cook. James Cook …   Wikipédia en Français

  • James Cook — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Cook. James Cook …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Health effects arising from the September 11 attacks — There has been growing concern over the health effects of the September 11, 2001 attacks in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. Within seconds of the collapse of the twin towers and Building 7 of the World Trade Center, pulverized building …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”