The skeletal remains are believed to be those of Sir George Yeardley, who oversaw the first representative government in America.

Established in 1607, Jamestown was the first permanent British colony in America. But it nearly didn't survive. The fact it did, is due in large part to Sir George Yeardley, a military man, social ...

It's kind of strange to think that the oldest tombstone in the US didn't actually originate within the borders of the United States.

Archaeologists digging in a 400-year-old church in Jamestown, Virginia, have found a headless body that might be that of Sir George Yeardley, one of the first politicians — and slave owners ...

The skeleton may belong to Sir George Yeardley, who was about 40 when he died in 1627. He served as governor of the colony three times.

After many months of work, they spent this weekend uncovering what could be the grave of Sir George Yeardley, one of Jamestown’s early leaders.

Archaeologists recover teeth from remains believed to be those of Sir George Yeardley, the leader of America’s first representative government assembly, at a historic Jamestown church.

The family of Yeardley Love released the following statement after the jury recommended George Huguely receive a total of 26 years in prison for second degree murder and grand larceny conviction.

Skeletal remains uncovered at a Virginia church are believed to be those of Sir George Yeardley, who oversaw the first representative government in America and was also one of the first U.S. slaveh… ...