Joane Jobb was brought by Thomas Davis to Virginia from London, England at the age of 18, arriving in Upper New Norfolk, VA, on 22 May 22 1637.484

Harry Stanz gives her name as Joan Jobe, also “Job” or “Jobson.”2299,2322 This could have been the origin of the name Job that was used as a call-name in the Hammond for many succeeding generations.