(RIPPLE COURT) ...My ancestors came to Jamestown, Va. with Captain John Smith, 1607 and Captain Daniel Gookin, 1640, from England, specifically... Ripple Court, Kent England. Family names can be found on bronze plaques on walls of 'The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Kent England (so I've been told- trying to find a picture of that). I have photographed family names on the plaques in the 'Jamestown Memorial Church, Jamestown Island, Va. - Gookin, West, Spencer,
A family member visited our 'roots' - Ripple Court, in 1973. She met a lovely family that lived in Wickhambreaux, England, that showed her around. I have a wonderful photo of an estate but do not know if its Ripple Court, or Wickhambreaux... In all my research, I get conflicting information of the original buildings, whether all there or not... Would anyone have more information? I would be greatly appreciative. ... And I may have some information that could also help you. Thank you,