Miller's crimes created a revolt and Eastchurch, upon return to Albemarle, was unable to help the government recover.
A description provided by Lords Proprietors stated that Eastchurch was raised in a very wealthy family.
Eastchurch travelled to London, together to his fellow proprietary Thomas Miller, in order "to appeal to the Lords Proprietors".
[1] Eastchurch's achievement convinced the Lords Proprietors that the problems in Albemarle were caused by the leaders of the anti-proprietary faction.
[1] The proprietors decided to appoint Eastchurch as governor of the region,[1][3] as well as of the rivers Pamplico and News,[1] while Miller become a council member, secretary, and customs collector.
[note 1] Although Eastchurch arrived in Virginia in December 1678, he could not occupy the governor's charge of Albemarle because a revolt was developing there.
Eastchurch decided to invade Albemarle County, and wanted to form an army in the Virginia colony.