The missing colonists at Roanoke have been puzzled upon for centuries. Everyday archeologists are finding more and more artifacts to help uncover what happened to the colonists. There are several theories on what happened to the colonists; Although Theory D “The Roanoke Colony moved to Croatoan Island, where they lived with the Croatoan Indians. Later they became intermarried with the Indians, became part of the tribe, and moved inland when the Indians did.” is what most likely happened. In the first year of living on Roanoke, the colonists (of the first colony, lead by Sir Francis Drake) encountered Chesapeake Indians whom stayed in Skicoac Village and were said to be very friendly (RI 9). Then when the next set of colonist came to Roanoke
