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About Michael Troy
Expertise
My specialties are 17th through 19th Century history, especially in the Americas and Europe. I also have a fair knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman History, and some knowledge of Medieval European history. My expertise is focuses on Military and political history, but I`ll take a crack at anything.

Experience
I have been a guest lecturer at George Washington University. Mostly, I have just read hundreds of books about world history.

Education/Credentials
J.D. Univ. of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University

Awards and Honors
Truman Scholar

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General History - name of john white's granddaughter

Expert: Michael Troy - 11/9/2004

Question
hi,

i was hoping you could tell us the name of john white's granddaughter? she is supposedly the first english child born in america.

thanks for your help.

Answer
Hi Mike,

John White's daughter was Eleanor White Dare. She is credited with baring the first child born of English parents in America on 18 August 1587 at the Roanoke colony in Virginia. Her name, not coincidentally, was Virginia Dare.

For more info, try this site:

http://www.nps.gov/fora/johnwhite.htm

I hope this helps!
- Mike

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