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    1. Re: THOMAS WOOTEN, Surgeon
    2. Charles, Jennifer and Michael Bell
    3. The document that Della sent you and me, about Thomas Wooten, Surgeon, is taken from Richard C. Wooton's book, "Wootens of Isle of Wight County Virginia". Richard investigated the history of Jamestown and all references to the surgeon, to determine if he could possibly be the ancestor of the Wootens of IOW. Richard's conclusion was that this Thomas Wooten was not the ancestor. To sum it up: There is no mention of the man after that first cruel winter in Jamestown, when half the population died. A new surgeon was brought to the colony the following year, perhaps as a replacement. There is no mention of Thomas Wooten having returned to England either. His conclusion, was that the man probably died that first winter. There weren't very many women in the colony at that time, so it was unlikely that he was married and left any descendents. Jennifer Bell

    12/18/1997 08:09:55