_Pocahontas was a
Powhatan Native American. She was born in 1595. She was know for her
involvement in the English colonial settlement. She was also known for
saving John Smith.
Introduction
Early Life
Pocahontas was the daughter of Powhatan, the leader of over 1500 Indians.There wasn't much information about Pocahontas's mother. It is know that she died when Pocahontas was born. Pocahontas got married at age 11 to an Indian, Kocoum. At age of nineteen she got married to John Rolfe, a tobacco seller. Then she had a boy named Thomas, who grew up to become a famous tobacco seller.
Saving John Smith
In April 1607 John Smith was captured by a hunting party led by Powhatan's close relative, Opechancanough.Pocahontas's tribe were about to eat John Smith, but before they did Pocahontas jumped in front of him.