Ralph Lane Colony - Lilly

By Johna Speller
  • 1497

    John Cabot Claimed NewFoundLand In North America

  • 1550

    Served In The English Parliament

  • 1554

    Ralph Lane Attended Oxford University

  • 1563

    Serving In Queen Elizabeth's Courts

  • 1570

    Involved in Maritime

  • 1580

    Developing Plans And Offering Service In Helping England Struggle With Spain

  • Received Commission To Go To Ireland And Direct The Construction Of Forts

  • Amadas And Barlowe Set Sail For North America

  • Amadas And Barlowe Are Off The Coast Of NC

  • Given A command By The Queen To Travel To Colonize The Area

    The queen remembered Ralph from Ireland and he was given a command of the colony that was being organized by Sir Walter Raleigh. Ralph needed to sail to Virginia (Roanoke).

  • Seven Ships Left England

    With the command of Sir Richard Grenville seven ships with about 600 men left England. After a storm the amount of ships were reduced to five. They thn regrouped and arrived at the outer banks in June.

  • Died In Dublin, Ireland