Richard James, Rev.

Rev. Richard JAMES, a minister of the Established Church of England.

1635, 5 Oct: "Land was sighted and the voyage was almost over. Rev. Richard JAMES led the passengers in a prayer of thanksgiving for a safe crossing and hope for the future. Dawn on the 16th of October found the 'George' anchored off the spit of land that was the village of Jamestown, Virginia."