Question

In 1587, who was the first child born to English parents on American soil?

Answer 1

The first child born to English parents on American soil in 1587 was Virginia Dare. Virginia Dare was born on August 18, 1587 on Roanoke Island, which is now part of North Carolina. She was the daughter of Ananias Dare and Eleanor White, and was the first English child born in the New World.

Answer 2

The first child born to English parents on American soil was Virginia Dare. She was born on August 18, 1587, in what is now Roanoke Island, North Carolina. Her parents were Ananias Dare and Eleanor White Dare.