Thus began a great tradition of ship building on Bermuda. A couple wedded, a man was killed and children were born during the nine months before the group finally sailed for Jamestown. Later a group sailed for England, leaving on Bermuda only three renegades. In 1612, James sent out the first permanent settlers of sixty people, appointing Richard Moore, the ship's carpenter, as Governor. This was eight years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, and five years after Jamestown.
Many settlers have deeds found in South Carolina, Virginia and other areas.
Many settlers after reaching Virginia drifted into South Carolina. Virginia and South Carolina deeds are full of Bermuda names. They were English and some Irish, but as you can see these immigrants did not come straight from England. Research Bermuda especially if you have English ancestors. Sources to Consult John Camden Hotten.