Cayga Algonkian 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.
                  

                   Birthdate is listed as questionable among historians.  He planned and led raids against Europeans in the massacres of 1622 and 1644.  He was captured by Sir William Berkeley and killed while captive in Jamestown by a soldier out of revenge.  He was also known as Apachisco.  He was able, resourceful, and unforgiving.