Wahunsonacock POWHATAN

                   Head warchief, or emperor, of the Powhatan confederacy, numbering about thirty four tribes.  He is said to have been the son of an Indian, who was driven by the Spaniards from the West Indies.  He was born at the falls of Richmond, lived at Werrowocomoco, Purton Bay, York River, until about three years after the arrival of the English.  Then he took up residence at "Orapakes," at the head of White Oak Swamp.  He Died April, 1618.  He was also called Washunsenacawh, Ottaniack, and Manatowick.