Why Virginia’s abolition of the death penalty is a big deal for the state and the US No Comments Uncategorized In 1608, Jamestown colonists executed a man named Capt. George Kendall, who had been accused of spying for Spain. In 1608, Jamestown colonists executed a man named Capt. George Kendall, who had been accused of spying for Spain. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)