Unraveling The Mystery: Did John White Have A Wife?

Between the years 1577 and 1593, there is curiosity about John White’s marital status. A significant clue to this puzzle can be found in the late 1560s when John White was a member of the St. Martin Ludgate parish in London, a community predominantly composed of haberdashers. It was during this period, specifically on the 7th or 17th of June in 1566, that John White entered into matrimony with Tomasyn Cooper. However, beyond this union, details regarding his marital life remain elusive, leaving us to wonder whether John White’s journey through the institution of marriage continued or took different turns in the subsequent years.

Did John White, the renowned explorer and governor of the Roanoke Colony in the late 16th century, have any children? To answer this question, let’s delve into the historical records to provide a more comprehensive understanding of John White’s family life.