X-Nico

2 unusual facts about Gideon Macon


Gideon Macon

New Kent County (established in 1654 from York County) was where Gideon Macon built his home in 1680 on Macon's Island.

Norvell P. Cobb

Col. Cobb was himself a direct descendant of a number of early prominent colonist including Ambrose Cobbs, Edward Stratton, Richard Cocke of Bremo and John Pleasants, as well as the interpreter William Woodward by his daughter Martha who married thrice William Bigger, Gideon Macon and Nathaniel West (captain).



see also