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Modern descendants of the Mayflower passengers

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6093

Martha Byrnes

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Billington, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins

Age:
66

Location:
Illinois, United States
6092

Paulette Nordahl

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, John Howland

Age:
68

Location:
California, United States
6091

Korey Nielson

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
48

Location:
Florida, United States

I just learned that I am direct descendant to John Cooke (Francis). I couldn’t believe it and I am very interested in doing research and learning more.
6089

Jody Champlin

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
63

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It brings my family history to life!
6088

Kenneth MacDonald

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
83

Location:
New York, United States

When I found out that I was descended from William White, at first it was hard to believe. However, my genealogical research has shown that he was my 11th Great Grandfather. I am especially proud to learn that Susanna Jackson White—my 11th Great Grandmother—gave birth to the first child, and was one of the first marriages in Plymouth.
6087

Jonathan Keegan

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William White

Age:
35

Location:
Ohio, United States

I love history. It means a lot.
6085

Deborah Gray

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, John Billington, William Bradford, William Brewster, Peter Brown, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Henry Samson, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard Warren, Edward Winslow

Age:
53

Location:
British Columbia, Canada

I'd say the whole "6 degrees of separation" is true based on this if nothing else
6084

Lester Smalley

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
73

Location:
Missouri, United States
6078

Frederick Rogers

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
75

Location:
New York, United States

I am proud and humbled to be descended from a signer of the Mayflower Compact (Thomas Rogers) and his son Joseph both of whom sailed on both the Speedwell and the Mayflower.
6053

Claudia Arndt

Ancestor:
John Alden, Edward Doty, William Mullins, Myles Standish

Location:
California, United States

I’m honored to be a descendant of the people of the Mayflower whose story of courage, hardship and sacrifice is so deeply woven into the fabric of the United States.
5875

Deborah Glick

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
60

Location:
New Jersey, United States

Knowing one’s history and ancestry reminds me of how far we, as people have come and how the interconnectedness of us all is a common thread. We are bound by our history but free through our dreams.
5860

Ann Cheney

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
79

Location:
Connecticut, United States
5857

Patricia McCamish Donohoe

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
69

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I discovered my Mayflower ancestry as a newly retired resident on Cape Cod. I was born and grew up in Tennessee with no knowledge of any connection to the brave passengers of the Mayflower. Now I live in Yarmouth Port, MA founded by Mayflower passenger, Stephen Hopkins, my 10th great grandfather. It means so much to know about and appreciate him.
5856

Catherine Bence

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
5855

Susan Ireland

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
57

Location:
Illinois, United States

It is my ancestral history in which I am proud!
5852

James Shoemaker

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, John Billington, William Bradford, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, Degory Priest

Age:
65

Location:
Illinois, United States

Family history is a great way to study U.S. history. A secret known only to Brewster descendants is described here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P1L54YB/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_k3RiDb4RQ8A0V Please let me know if you heard similar information through your family.
5851

Shelly Ristow

Ancestor:
John Billington, Richard Warren

Age:
56

Location:
Texas, United States

I have been so proud of my ancestors journey, and my children are also very interested in our history
5821

Dorothy (Rogers) Dixon

Ancestor:
John Tilley

Age:
63

Location:
Tennessee, United States

I grew up not knowing anything about my ancestors other than my grandparents. So I went on a mission to find out starting with my father's side and it led me to my 3 X great grandparents but on my grandmother's side it led me all the way back to the Mayflower. Wish my Dad could be here so I could share it with him.
5817

Andrew Whipple

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, John Howland, William Mullins, Degory Priest, John Tilley

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It’s a privilege to be part of the Mayflower story and to descend from the Pilgrims. Knowing my ancestors risked all to follow their desire to worship God as they saw fit impresses me deeply. I am grateful for their example.
5796

Jonathan West

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
38

Location:
Minnesota, United States
5762

Nicole Bisbee

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Henry Samson

Age:
37

Location:
Illinois, United States
5705

David Waight

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
72

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
5703

Peter Beal

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
79

Location:
Maine, United States
5699

Simon Hirsch

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
18

Location:
Nebraska, United States

Fulfilling what was passed down to me from my ancestors and honoring them by becoming a part of a society dedicated to them.
5698

John Rogers

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
76

Location:
Florida, United States
5694

Patrick Hansen

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Henry Samson, John Tilley, Edward Winslow

Age:
64

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

It is fascinating to learn where my ancestors lived and their life stories.
5691

Carla Ashton-Cohen

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
60

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It has been very important to me to document our family history as thoroughly as possible to make it easier for future generations. I have included a link to our family tree through my daughter Hayley Santolucito's ancestry account.
5690

Jennifer Willis

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
56

Location:
Ohio, United States

I try to understand all of my ancestors' places in history, and having this proven connection to early New England, which is my favorite part of the world, makes me happy.
5687

John Brandon

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
51

Location:
South Carolina, United States

There is a certain amount of inherent interest in Mayflower lines.
5684

Sydney Shaw

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller, Richard Warren

Age:
74

Location:
Illinois, United States

I am filled with a sense of awe and respect for my forebears who sacrificed so much and endured such hardship to build a life for us all in this great country!
5682

Diane Bertram

Ancestor:
John Alden, George Soule, Myles Standish

Age:
67

Location:
Washington, United States

I am extremely Proud to be descended from these Brave, Courageous, Adventurous people.
5659

Jerika Bradford

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
31

Location:
Ontario, Canada

I am fascinated with my ancestry and found out that I am a direct descendant to William Bradford, Governor of the Plymouth Colony and a signatory to the Mayflower Compact. William Bradford's great, great, great grandchild (however you say this) was a Loyalist and fled to Canada and that's how my family story begins in Canada.
5644

Lora A Osborne Ward

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
56

Location:
Kentucky, United States
5643

Nanci Heninger

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
70

Location:
Alberta, Canada

I'm related through three of my four grandparents from Nova Scotia where I grew up.
5642

Sylvia Harrow

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
67

Location:
North Carolina, United States

It is an honor to represent a tiny little boat full of people yearning for personal freedom, and an honor to be part of the legacy of those who worked so hard to tame a challenging wilderness with so little to help them!
5641

David M. Randall

Ancestor:
James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard Warren

Age:
54

Location:
Texas, United States

A personal connection to the history of our nation.
5639

Merilyn Van Houten

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
70

Location:
New York, United States

I was always told that my lineage when way back but just recently discovered that there is a good chance that my 10th great grandfather Francis Cooke is the same that arrived on the Mayflower. It has been exciting to discover details of my ancestors.
5638

David Walker

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Edward Doty, William White

Age:
74

Location:
Ontario, Canada

Connection to a major historical event.
5636

Mary Anne Luce Adkins

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Location:
Maryland, United States
5635

Cindy-Lu Deveneau

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
60

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It's a connection to history I never expected when I began my genealogy research journey. Sharing this information with my Mother and passing down this information to my children, nieces, nephews and everyone in my family gives so much more meaning to where we all came from and the challenges they faced.
5631

nancy naro

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
76

Location:
London, United Kingdom

connections to family back to the 1600s
5629

George Clifton Seibert Jr

Ancestor:
John Howland

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
5627

Melissa Simonson-Waligora

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
54

Location:
Michigan, United States
5626

Nance Sampson

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
65

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

I love discovering our family's history and being able to share it with our future generations.
5620

Leslie Ann Box Hiller

Ancestor:
William Bradford, Edward Winslow

Age:
60

Location:
California, United States

I have always known that my family had roots in early America through my paternal side and thought that my maternal side had little to do with the foundation of America, but low and behold I was mistaken. Both families have descendants on the Mayflower and that could not make me prouder to be a Whitcomb and a Dyer.
5618

Jennifer Blevins

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
39

Location:
Ohio, United States
5617

Charles Foley

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
89

Location:
Georgia, United States

It is a Thanksgiving miracle!
5616

Barbara Foley Droy

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
60

Location:
Louisiana, United States

It was an amazing and exciting "accidental" discovery!
5615

Tim Vogel

Ancestor:
Peter Brown

Age:
59

Location:
North Carolina, United States

While researching for SAR and DAR registration, I discovered a line in the family history that I never really looked into. You just never know what or who you will find. But the bottom line is, we are all connected.
5614

Robert Taylor

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Location:
California, United States

It means I have a connection with the founding of this great nation. I have relatives who sacrificed much so that others who followed would be able to enjoy independence and freedom.
5610

Susan Jaquith

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
69

Location:
Maryland, United States

Much gratitude for Squanto - he greeted the Mayflower Pilgrims in their own language and assisted them so that some not only survived, they thrived! Notable that Squanto spoke English because he was earlier kidnapped, human trafficked across the Atlantic for enslavemen by early explorers to North America. Squanto learned English while being held captive.
5607

Robert C. Meier

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Billington, William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Eaton, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers, Henry Samson, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
72

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I'm proud to know that my Pilgrim ancestors wrote and signed the Mayflower Compact, a document that governed how friends and strangers would live and get along with one another and that the Pilgrims by living up to their principles, helped build this country and make it a democracy.
5605

Mark Sardelis

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
54

Location:
North Carolina, United States

Inheriting my sense of adventure had to come from the 11 pilgrims so far proven. It's allowed me to travel 86 countries; mostly by sea. It's an amazing privilege.
5603

David Bennett

Ancestor:
John Alden, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, John Howland, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles Standish, John Tilley

Age:
72

Location:
South Carolina, United States

Being a Mayflower descendant validates my historical record as an American citizen.
5602

Stacy O'Neill

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
50

Location:
New York, United States

It makes me appreciate the history of my ancestors. I am very proud to be able to say that I am a descendant of a Mayflower passenger!
5601

Samuel Dunbar Livingston

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton

Age:
27

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

History is not a distant story- it is us.
5600

Schuyler Mary Livingston

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton

Age:
30

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Being part of history
5599

Schuyler Mary Livingston

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton

Age:
30

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Being part of history
5558

Sandra Roberts

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Age:
71

Location:
Florida, United States

I love that my ancestory is linked to both Jamestown and Plymouth Colony. Genealogy and American history are in my DNA.
4868

Paul Stanton Bumpus

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, John Billington, William Bradford, William Brewster, Peter Brown, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Myles Standish, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
67

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It's very hard to put into words, as finding my way to becoming Historian General for the Mayflower Society seems like it was a dream from which I have now awakened. Thus each day the memory slips away a little more. Discovering that I am descended from 35 of the 50 passengers of The Mayflower does remain with me, and I am so Thankful for them all.
4865

Carolyn Currier

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Richard Warren

Location:
Texas, United States

I accidentally found out 2 weeks ago that I even have Mayflower ancestors. What an honor & privilege! I am in the process of gathering my paperwork to join the Society & be part of next year's events.
4862

Beverly Merrill

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
81

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Means I am an original “yankee” from New England.
4860

Wayne Warriner

Ancestor:
John Alden, Myles Standish

Age:
76

Location:
New York, United States

It is interesting that here I am 12 generations down from Myles Standish and John Alden and that my ancestor that gave me my surname arrived in Mass. in 1626 and likely interacted with them.
4858

Scott Anderson

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, Richard Warren

Location:
Illinois, United States

My family, a long line of Bartletts and Holmses, has lived in Plymouth, MA for every generation since 1620. I am one of the rare ones who has left for a few years, but return to visit often.
4856

Stephen Cochrane

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, Peter Brown, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Degory Priest, Thomas Rogers, Myles Standish, John Tilley, Richard Warren, Edward Winslow

Age:
62

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I have so many historic family members I would be so proud to be in the Mayflower Society.
4855

Lora Pallatto

Ancestor:
John Billington

Age:
65

Location:
Texas, United States

It is an indication of the pioneer spirit that brought my ancestors from England, Holland, Germany, Ireland, Scotland and across our nation, building communities as they continually moved forward. I feel their itchy feet and creative desire to make something new.
4852

Richard Lagueux

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers, Richard Warren

Age:
57

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Mayflower Passengers, Thomas Rogers and Richard Warren, were important historically and vital to English settlement in Massachusetts. They both signed the Mayflower Compact, the basis of government in Plymouth Colony. Thomas Rogers died in January 1621, and Richard Warren was among the first encounter Native Americans on Cape Cod.
4850

Michael Newton

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
58

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
4849

Ann Canfield

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
72

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States
4844

Alana Brewster Bernhardt

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
27

Location:
New York, United States
4842

Angela Clark

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
42

Location:
Idaho, United States

This means the world to me. To know that my roots run to the very beginning of this great nation!
4839

Cynthia Cupp

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard Warren

Location:
Colorado, United States
4838

Chris Carroll

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
55

Location:
North Carolina, United States

Its exciting being a part of the first settlers (European) that came here 400 years ago. Its a sense of American pride and family history of which I share and pass down to my children. I descend from no less than 25 Kings and Queens of Scotland, England and France, yet my 11th GGF being a passenger and signer of the Mayflower Compact is exciting
4837

Chad Russell

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
36

Location:
West Virginia, United States

I am proud to claim William Brewster as a grandfather. He personified the ideas of religious freedom, that formed many of the underlying themes behind what later became the United States. The first families of Plymouth established a foothold in the New World, and I am happy to claim descent from such a determined set of people.
4836

Denise Hewitt

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
62

Location:
Texas, United States

My Mayflower Ancestry brings me great pride in knowing that my family helped to establish this Great Nation.
4834

Joseph Monthomery

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
57

Location:
Minnesota, United States

Wow, my father went to his grave not knowing who he was and we have now discovered more than we ever dreamed
4833

Grace H

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
12

Location:
Tennessee, United States

It makes me feel special, like I definitely belong here in America.
4832

Mark Schneider

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
46

Location:
Florida, United States
4830

Debra Williams Sorensen

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
65

Location:
Oregon, United States
4829

Vicky DelHoyo

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
73

Location:
Virginia, United States

Helps me to be secure in my love of country and of religious freedom which the Mayflower Pact was all about. Freedom to follow the Lord Jesus Christ, freedom to be educated, freedom to vote for country leaders and laws, and freedom to earn my own way. It also gives me strength to overcome as I realize what the Mayflower passengers endured.
4828

Barbara Cullicott

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
77

Location:
Oregon, United States
4826

Robert Rust

Ancestor:
William Bradford, William Brewster

Age:
65

Location:
Colorado, United States

I treasure my heritage, as I am the last of my direct line of Rust's who arrive here in America in 1633-1635. I hope to write a history of our family in my retirement.
4825

Sharon Mitchell

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
71

Location:
California, United States

I lived on Cape Cod as a child and observed the Mayflower 2 come over the horizon. My parents died when I was quite young, so I have felt disconnected from my heritage. I was beyond excited to find direct connections to the Mayflower as I was convalescing from a broken ankle...one of the best adversities I've ever had!
4823

Rebecca Willing

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Richard More, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Richard Warren

Location:
Minnesota, United States

To show the grandkids where our family first started here in the States and pass on our family tree with all family members.
4821

Arleen Craig Ellis

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Location:
California, United States

Being part of the Mayflower Story makes our family part of history. Which makes us very thankful for what our ancestors did for us, including their sacrifices to make a foundation for the United States.
4820

Kay McGirr

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Location:
Hawaii, United States
4817

Susan Chapman

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
68

Location:
Florida, United States

It is my goal to verify my family's role in creating this country.
4816

Margaret Bartlett

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
75

Location:
California, United States

I am proud to know that our family helped establish America.
4815

Debra Blum

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
65

Location:
Washington, United States

I'd like to learn more of the journey to the US and more about the history of coming to America.
4812

Raymond Raser

Ancestor:
William Brewster, James Chilton, Thomas Rogers, Henry Samson

Location:
California, United States
4810

Dennel Rivera

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
42

Location:
Colorado, United States

This is a link to my family history and the pull and link that I feel is in my bones to my love for this land, the USA.
4809

Ro Fleury

Ancestor:
John Alden, James Chilton

Age:
62

Location:
Colorado, United States

I love that I am connected to those who first settled this nation which became the greatest country in the world, due in great part to those fearless pioneers.
4808

Mike Marsh

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
48

Location:
Washington, United States
4807

Raya Robinson

Ancestor:
James Chilton, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
70

Location:
Arizona, United States
4806

Donald Rhodes

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
83

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States
4804

Jennifer Willis

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
56

Location:
Ohio, United States

The best thing about genealogy is feeling connected to world history. Every family is interesting and everyone's ancestors are connected to world history, but I feel very fortunate to belong to groups with great records so I can know where my people fit in. In the process of joining the Mayflower Society right now!
4802

Everett J Hendrickson

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers

Age:
84

Location:
Ohio, United States

A great deal, as my wife is also descended from Mayflower passenger Richard Warren; Hopkins and Warren were both on the shallop that explored the cape and found what became Plymouth!
4800

Janine Corcoran

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
44

Location:
California, United States

Proud to be part of an American tradition and a family who faces resilience, the unknown, adventure, and the will for a better life.
4799

Mary Jane Williams

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton

Location:
Maine, United States

It's been a wonderful experience researching this family and applying to the Mayflower Society.
4797

Lydia Neilson

Ancestor:
John Alden, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, William Mullins, George Soule, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
38

Location:
British Columbia, Canada

I'm fascinated with my Mayflower ancestry. I have several lines going back through my maternal grandfather mothers and his fathers sides of family. My mother's middle name is Alden and my middle name is May after the Mayflower. I will be travelling soon to visit my ancestors graves in Duxbury and see museums.
4794

Diana Guidry

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
61

Location:
Missouri, United States

Honored and privileged.
4792

Audrey Jones

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
60

Location:
Maine, United States

History has always been my life...Herstory is coming alive in 2020.
4791

William L. Fox

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
74

Location:
Kansas, United States

It brings pride to me and my children knowing that our ancestor, George Sowle-Soule helped to establish a settlement in the wild country that was soon to be the United States Of America. These English Settlers endured many hardships in their quest of happiness. Our lineage went from Sowle To Fox. The first 7 being named Sowle the last 5 being Fox.
4790

George H Webber

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
91

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States

Very satisfying-A part of my country's history
4789

Steven Lot Smith

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Billington, William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Age:
63

Location:
Colorado, United States

So proud of all my brave ancestors, especially my 17 "male and female" direct line grandparents of the Mayflower. From the Greek Poet Pindar: "Unsung, the Noblest Deed Will Die".
4787

DeAngela Haynes

Ancestor:
Degory Priest

Age:
39

Location:
South Carolina, United States

I think the original Priest name is related to the Haynes family.
4785

Carolyn Green

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
73

Location:
West Virginia, United States

Find learning about my ancestors interesting and hope to learn more.
4784

Robert James Barker

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
51

Location:
New Hampshire, United States

I was very happy to know more about previous generations. Learning how to research has also been a tremendous experience. I am grateful for the people who share information and am touched by seeing one picture or document that represents an entire lifetime of one person. It somehow brings back lost humanity and civility.
4783

Shawna Mack

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
48

Location:
Kentucky, United States

Having roots to this country.
4780

Mark Besse

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, John Howland, William Mullins, Henry Samson, George Soule, John Tilley, Richard Warren, Edward Winslow

Age:
60

Location:
New York, United States

The Pilgrims overcame tremendous hardship to establish a new life in the furtherance of their principals. In doing so they established a standard that future Americans used to win a Revolution, defeat enemies and set a shining light of hope for the world.
4778

Stephen Ferriss

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, John Howland, George Soule, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Location:
Connecticut, United States
4770

Janelle (Grubb) Hitchcock

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Age:
52

Location:
Oregon, United States
4768

Susan Hendricks

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Age:
64

Location:
Washington, United States

Proud & a little nervous. Need to learn more about the Pilgrims'/my ancestors' relationships w/ the Native Americans they encountered. I pray at least my ancestors were just & kind
4766

Daniel Smith

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, Degory Priest, Richard Warren

Age:
56

Location:
North Carolina, United States

It means that I am a part of the living history of America. That the blood that runs through me carries the hopes and dreams of a small group of people who challenged great odds to seek out a land where they could be free to live the way they believed was best for themselves. That struggle still goes on...
4761

Linda Chardon

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
54

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Pride and honor
4760

Erin Charaba

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, William Brewster, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
32

Location:
Washington, United States

I have been researching my genealogy recently and I discovered that my through my 5th great grandmother Mary Sampson Bradford, that I have multiple lines leading back to the Mayflower.
4759

Maxine Louise Baker-Benfield

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
60

Location:
Texas, United States

It is very special to know that I am a descendant for the original immigrants who risk all to come to America.
4757

Nancy Russell

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, George Soule, John Tilley

Age:
71

Location:
South Carolina, United States

Proud to be descended from people who were willing to risk it all for the right to worship God in the manner they thought right. Not always so proud of the actions of my ancestors; but not always proud of the actions of my generation, either. Happy to claim my New England roots even though I have lived south of the Mason-Dixon line for many years
4756

David Byer-Powell

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
35

Location:
Georgia, United States

It was a shock at first. But knowing my family has played a part in establishing this country and that I serve in the Military to continue our Freedom is awesome and Humbling.
4755

Candy Bennett

Ancestor:
George Soule

Location:
Idaho, United States
4753

Etta M (Perron) Ocker

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
50

Location:
Florida, United States
4750

Kristi Bequette

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
65

Location:
Iowa, United States

It makes me proud that my ancestors were so brave and adventurous that they took the voyage to be part of the history of the United States
4746

Corey Smith

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
29

Location:
Missouri, United States

My family has told me for many years that I am decedent. I have always loved the idea and now that I have found the proof. I am honored to be a part of history. William Brewster is my 13th Great Grandfather on my mothers side.
4740

William Mills

Ancestor:
Moses Fletcher

Age:
50

Location:
New York, United States

Endless wonderment
4739

Emily Holtrop

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
43

Location:
Kentucky, United States
4738

Don Stone

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Billington, William Bradford, Peter Brown, Edward Fuller, William Mullins

Age:
76

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

The Mayflower pilgrims are an inspiration for the strength of their convictions and their willingness to endure suffering for their beliefs. On the other hand, my Mayflower ancestor John Billington (a stranger, not a saint) is not a role model, though the book 1491 by his descendant Charles C. Mann presents a possibly exculpatory family tradition.
4730

Jody Champlin

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
62

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

My aunt was a member and I have always wanted to join. She passed away and I finally got serious about it and discovered that more proof is required now than back in 1957 when she joined. It is a connection to our past that I want to be a part of.
4727

Christine Westcott

Ancestor:
John Billington

Age:
70

Location:
Virginia, United States

A 30 year search to find a Mayflower Family was started by my Aunt Lorraine Jones Andrews which is a testament to our love of Genealogy!
4725

Christopher Wright

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
73

Location:
Alaska, United States

It is a vehicle to bring my spread out family a little bit closer and realize the grit that binds us.
4723

Timothy Lunney

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Location:
Florida, United States

It gives me a very personal connection to American history.
4722

Mary Martin

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
60

Location:
Ohio, United States

My Mother, who passed away in 2017, was a member of the Massachusetts Mayflower Society. She took great pride in tracing her ancestry, long before the Internet made it much easier. Continuing the research she started helps me feel closer to her and gives me a sense of pride and connection to the past.
4720

Leslee Johnston

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
48

Location:
Ontario, Canada

It was surprising to me...I had no idea until I fell down the rabbit hole that is genealogy! Honoured to be a small part of this big story!
4719

Timothy Peverley

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
62

Location:
California, United States
4717

Kathleen McQuade

Ancestor:
Peter Brown

Age:
65

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States

A huge sense of pride
4713

Sandra Passman Tesch

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins

Location:
Texas, United States
4710

Raymond Malenfant

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
70

Location:
Delaware, United States

My extensive England and New England heritage.
4709

Candice Quinn

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
63

Location:
Missouri, United States

Excited to part of the first families that set sail to come to the New America
4708

Rachel Morscher

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
50

Location:
Colorado, United States

As someone that chose to study history in college, I find that this connection to the infancy of the United States to be fascinating.
4707

Susan Mason

Ancestor:
Richard More

Age:
41

Location:
Washington, United States

I’m a direct descendant of John Pierce the Patentee brother of the Captain of the Mayflower. Finding so many Plymouth Ancestors makes history American history come to life!
4706

Mindy Sherwin

Ancestor:
Samuel Fuller

Age:
47

Location:
California, United States
4703

April House

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Location:
California, United States
4702

William Cox

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
85

Location:
Florida, United States
4701

Deborah Trask

Ancestor:
John Alden, Richard More

Location:
Nova Scotia, Canada
4699

Elizabeth Huntley

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
73

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It is historically significant, and if I'm related I would like to know.
4696

Donna Tilllinghast Casey

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Howland

Age:
76

Location:
Michigan, United States

A wonderful addition to my already well-rooted American ancestors, i.e., Pardon TILLINGHAST (1625-1718); migration 1644 to Providence, RI from East Sussex, England.
4695

Kurt Olson

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers

Age:
54

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I’m a twelfth great grandson to four pilgrim families, I enjoy the fun in knowing that my family is a part of the mayflower story and the reason we all celebrate thanksgiving
4692

Tese Gorszwick

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Location:
California, United States

Being able to trace my family heritage back to <1600 is exciting.
4691

Bernadette Roback

Ancestor:
William White

Location:
Florida, United States
4689

Kristin Lewis

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
53

Location:
Maine, United States

I am enjoying the hobby of genealogy and very recently discovered this connection. It is very interesting to me and the more I learn about my colonial ancestors, the more I want to know. I never imagined I was connected to the Pilgrims of the Mayflower. This is kind of wild!
4688

David Jensen

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers

Age:
50

Location:
Utah, United States
4687

Lori Bell

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
56

Location:
Washington, United States

I love history and teach fourth grade. I have been searching many years to find my Mayflower link!
4685

Crystal Morrison

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Richard Warren

Age:
48

Location:
North Dakota, United States

Colonial history fascinates me. My ancestors were a part of it.
4683

Stacy O'Neill

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, William Mullins

Age:
50

Location:
New York, United States

It is incredible that my gr, gr, etc. grandparents sat at the same table as my husband's gr. gr. etc. grandmother (Mary Chilton). I am very proud of my lineage and heritage.
4682

Linda Jean Campbell

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
67

Location:
Vermont, United States

Pride
4679

Lisa Van Horn

Ancestor:
John Alden, Edward Doty, William Mullins

Age:
53

Location:
California, United States

I have just learned in the last few months that I am part of this story. I'm so excited!
4678

Patricia Campbell

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
49

Location:
California, United States

It’s an absolute honor to be related to William Bradford. The trials and tribulations that the passengers went through on the voyage and then the challenges once they came to America just shows what strong characters they had. Such a monumental time in history.
4677

Janet Graves

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins, William White

Age:
56

Location:
Oklahoma, United States

It’s amazing to be a part of the Mayflower descendants. I have relatives that came over on both sides of my mother’s family tree. My mother’s mother is a descendant of Stephen Hopkins thru his son Gyles Hopkins my 9th great grandfather and my maternal grandfather is thru William White’s son Captain Peregrine White 10th great grandfather
4671

Barbara Ann "Bambi" Hammarstrom

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
62

Location:
California, United States
4670

Barbara Gambichler

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
61

Location:
New York, United States

I am proud to be a descendant of a passenger of the Mayflower, a part of American history. I am proud of the pilgrims, to follow their dreams blindly, for a better life. Going into the great unknown future, just trusting in God to guide their journey.
4669

Eric Kincaid II Olsen

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, John Howland, William Mullins, Myles Standish, John Tilley

Age:
52

Location:
California, United States

Its exciting to think that for such a long time in history, branches of my family tree have found loyalty to God and His Word more valuable than comfort and ease. It is a challenge to me and future generations to stand for what is right and true, to take risks, and to hold tightly to your family.
4668

Desiree W

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
11

Location:
Washington, United States

I was told so
4662

Deidre Palmer Huckins

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
58

Location:
New Hampshire, United States

Since I was born in the UK, I had mostly learned of my English heritage. My father was from Vermont, the stories I now have are coming from tracing my paternal roots, reading and researching my own history so to speak. I have seen several connections to the Mayflower, none stood out so much until connections to my 10th great grandfather Francis Cooke
4660

Carol Marsh

Ancestor:
Peter Brown, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
69

Location:
Colorado, United States

I love knowing where and when my ancestors arrived in America and all of the history of how they lived. I'm intrigued of the relationships and how I have a married couple (Theophilus Crocker and Lydia Eddy) who are each descendants of different Mayflower Passengers. I'm very interested in the roles Mayflower Descendants played throughout history.
4659

Cindy Favre

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
36

Location:
Maine, United States

Our heritage, what a beautiful thing. It makes me so proud of where I come from for my son and my family. God bless the USA
4658

Peter Marsh

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Age:
46

Location:
Arizona, United States

I like knowing history, to learn
4657

Judy Davin

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Location:
California, United States
4656

Jack Holmes

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
61

Location:
Tennessee, United States
4654

Robin Hoag

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
59

Location:
Vermont, United States

I was proud to discover just how deep my roots in America went.
4653

Brooke Finlayson

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Howland, William Mullins, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
47

Location:
Utah, United States

I am proud to be part of a family that believed in a higher purpose, they found away to live a life by their own ideologies.
4652

Katharine Herzog

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
74

Location:
Connecticut, United States

It is an important part of my family history.
4651

Richard Brown

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
84

Location:
Mississippi, United States
4648

Jason Morley

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It is an inspiration to aspire to something greater in life. To make a difference in the lives of others, and to live out my Christian Faith in action, with 'answerable courage.' To paraphrase Bradford, 'as one candle may light a thousand, so also has this light shown unto many'...
4646

Robert Bennett

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton

Age:
38

Location:
New Hampshire, United States
4644

Carol Bain

Ancestor:
William Brewster, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
68

Location:
New York, United States

I am happy to be a part of the Mayflower "family" because they were so brave and steadfast. I'm sure they were strong in their bodies, minds and spirit. The faith in God, that they brought with them, surely got them through some terrible times. I'm proud to have them as my ancestors and I only wish I would have inherited their tenacity.
4643

Kelly Trim

Ancestor:
John Tilley

Age:
33

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It is a very special story that I will pass on to my children.
4642

Kathy Slade

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Location:
New Hampshire, United States
4640

Ryan Stone

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
50

Location:
Texas, United States

I am proud to have come from the Mayflower and such an important part of our nations history.
4638

Kristen Doxey

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
19

Location:
Louisiana, United States
4637

R. Eric McMurray

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
60

Location:
Alberta, Canada

Being part of the Mayflower story means that I feel a strong connection to the history of this continent of North America, the founding and settlement of America.
4636

Rose Neberman

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Brewster

Age:
65

Location:
Texas, United States

So exciting, discovered this via Ancestry and DNA.
4635

Joan Schacht

Ancestor:
John Billington, William Brewster, Francis Eaton, Samuel Fuller

Age:
70

Location:
Missouri, United States

I am proud that I have family who were part of the early immigration to what became the United States of America and that they were both Pilgrims and Strangers, adding to the diversity of the early colony.
4634

Barbara Bissell

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, Richard Warren

Location:
New York, United States

An Aunt who was Family Historian told us of our Mayflower roots. Recently built a tree to see the trails, a means of preserving our genealogy for generations to come. Besides the listed ancestors discovered, potentially have at least five more. The search has scaled brick walls. Genealogy an endless delightful puzzle: Hopkins Brewster Howland...
4633

Joan Condon

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
77

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It is important to me that my ancestors had a hand in forming the nation from the very beginning.
4632

Cynthia Carlson

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
68

Location:
Virginia, United States

I'm impressed with my ancestors' spiritual life and devotion.
4631

Monica Pattangall

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

From childhood I always knew Warren was at the family table on my grandfather's side, but when I began research on my quiet, unassuming grandmother and I found so many there, I was humbled.
4630

David Nicholls

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
72

Location:
Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Just a part of my amazingly peripatetic ancestry
4629

Christopher Nichols

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
50

Location:
Connecticut, United States

Being a patriotic person, having roots to the earliest days of the founding of our country means a great deal to me. Though there is not a lot of information about my ancestor's life, it's wonderful to know that all of his children lived to provide many descendants today.
4628

Jo Arnspiger

Ancestor:
Degory Priest

Age:
66

Location:
Arizona, United States

Pride in the amazingly brave immigrants who made the journey and established the Plymouth Colony
4627

Heather Schader

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller

Age:
42

Location:
Arizona, United States
4626

Lee McFadden

Ancestor:
John Alden, James Chilton, Edward Doty, William Mullins, William White

Age:
60

Location:
Connecticut, United States

I feel more integrated in the fabric of our country. It makes me feel I can stand hardships and overcome them as my ancestors did.
4625

Merritt Ball

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Billington, William Bradford, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
69

Location:
New Hampshire, United States

I'm a true New Englander.
4624

Judith O'Brien Beck

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Age:
50

Location:
Mississippi, United States

From My Mother's Father's side, Alden, Mullin, Delano and Roosevelts.
4623

Philip Johnson

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
66

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
4622

John Reeder

Ancestor:
John Alden

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
4621

Samantha Hopkins

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
49

Location:
Colorado, United States

We are a great nation because the Mayflower passengers' beliefs and determination. It creates a call to action for me to remind everyone why the Mayflower passengers risked their lives, why America became a nation, and why we need to continue to promote freedom from tyranny, religious oppression and xenophobic, immigrant excluding rules.
4619

Steven Fischer

Ancestor:
John Alden, Francis Cooke, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
63

Location:
New Jersey, United States

Incredible testament to the grit and bravery of the original passengers. and the shear randomness that I happen to be here
4618

Lillian Espinoza-Gala

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
69

Location:
Louisiana, United States

With four passengers on the voyage, it proves the ability to survive death and adversity. John Howland married Elizabeth Tilley. Our family descended from daughter Hannah
4617

Janice French

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers

Age:
43

Location:
Ohio, United States

In this day and age the Mayflower is a sign of hope, and a reminder of how far we have come and how far we need to go as a country. I hope to use the story to allow my children to understand the importance of the history of this amazing country and understand that they hold the key to the future.
4616

Catherine Hernandez

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Location:
California, United States
4613

Phyllis Fleming

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Age:
65

Location:
New Mexico, United States

So proud be be descended from these strong and determined colonials
4610

Linda Prior

Ancestor:
Henry Samson

Age:
67

Location:
Rhode Island, United States

I have known since I we little that I am a descendant. I want to become a member of the Mayflower Society before I pass. My grandfather belonged but when he joined found it not to have to have so much paperwork. I need many documents and they are expensive to get copies. I hope that I can complete this before 2020.
4609

DeAnn Caddy

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
64

Location:
Minnesota, United States

That I have a great heritage.
4607

Debbie Small

Ancestor:
John Billington

Age:
49

Location:
Florida, United States

I am currently working on my membership to the Mayflower Society Bradford Colony. This is important for me to do as a gift for my daughter & future generations. The more I learn, the more connected I feel to the brave women who came before me.
4606

Ro Fleury

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
60

Location:
Colorado, United States

My Mayflower connection has increased my interest in history. Knowing more about my Mayflower as well as Native American ancestors has helped me to further understand and appreciate the impact of these families to our country.
4604

Pamela Lithgow Briggs

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
77

Location:
Connecticut, United States

I was very happy to find this out. A fellow member of the Facebook group New England Genealogy pointed my way through "Famous Kin" online.
4602

Robert White

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
78

Location:
Ontario, Canada

Interested in the contribution of my ancestors in shaping Canada and the United States, Found they were instrumental in building flower mills, churches, schools, and settling remote areas of our country also looking foreward to 2020 get together
4597

Lucille Evans Hahn

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, Myles Standish

Age:
79

Location:
Colorado, United States

Honoring those who endured so much hardship to settle on this continent and contribute to the building of our country is the reason I joined the Mayflower Society. Almost all Americans have immigrant ancestors, ours were among the first. Meeting the many members from all walks of life who feel the same is important to me.
4596

Deborah Martin-Plugh

Ancestor:
John Billington, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
71

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States

When I was a child, my mother always told us that we were from 'good pioneer stock'. There was no formal genealogy at that time...until I picked it up after my mother's death. That phrase compelled me to find out my family history and led me to Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers...and the Mayflower.
4591

Bree Merry

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Location:
Maine, United States
4590

Rebecca Brent

Ancestor:
Edward Winslow

Location:
Ohio, United States

I am incredibly proud.
4589

Sharon Garrison

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Location:
California, United States
4584

Anne Clark

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
69

Location:
Florida, United States
4582

Harry Edelman

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, John Howland

Age:
73

Location:
Florida, United States

Very little, I just enjoy the research.
4579

Steven Braman

Ancestor:
George Soule

Location:
California, United States
4577

Larry W Mayes

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
70

Location:
Maine, United States

I went nearly 65 years without a clue to my origins in North America. Once my mother's Byram line married Abigail Alden, I feel humbled. Having DNA evidence makes me proud that in the generations since that 1620 landing a member of that family has been in uniform to defend the land for all its generations!
4576

Zachary Bayer

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
26

Location:
New Jersey, United States
4574

Kelly Piper

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Age:
55

Location:
Texas, United States

Finding out that I am part of the Mayflower has been so exciting. The originals. Never have I ever thought that this would be.
4573

Edward Beers

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Thomas Rogers

Age:
52

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States

There is much to learning and knowing better the history of the families and other details. I feel it is important to know this.
4568

Cynthia Jordan

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States
4566

Dennis Davis

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Degory Priest, Richard Warren, Edward Winslow

Age:
59

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States

I am very proud to be a descendant of so many great Men and women that helped to create this great country. I only hope and pray that I will continue their legacy. The blood of these great people runs through me and that is pretty awesome.
4564

Lyne Hunter

Ancestor:
James Chilton, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
78

Location:
Virginia, United States

It makes me feel more a part of this wonderful country...I'm part of the first settlers. Praise be.
4561

David J. McRae

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
25

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Not only is it fascinating to learn that I am a descendant of John Howland as well as John Tilley but it's amazing to think how different the world would be today had they not been able to rescue John Howland after he fell off the boat.
4556

Arthur Stuart Firkins

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
55

Location:
New South Wales, Australia

It provides a continuity , an identity and a connection to a significant event in history. I am overjoyed to be able to be part of both the foundation of America and the foundation of the colony of NSW. I can relate to the values which sent the pilgrims to Plymouth and sent the pioneers to Australia. I can understand their need for freedom.
4554

Karen Glennan-West

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
63

Location:
Washington, United States
4553

Trisha Chromy

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
32

Location:
Minnesota, United States

Being a part of the Mayflower Story means a lot to me. I didn't know where my family came from growing up and once I found out that I am a direct descendant of Stephen Hopkins/ Constance Hopkins and Nicholas Snow it changed everything for me. Knowing what my family line did back then, leaving their homes and traveling to a new world and surviving.
4551

Christine Morrill

Ancestor:
John Alden, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, John Tilley

Age:
61

Location:
Maine, United States

First, I was overwhelmed by the knowledge of my ancestors. Now, my ancestral grandparents ground me and their stories encourage me to move ahead even in the most difficult times! When having a rough day I think of their challenges, failures and successes. Then, I say okay Christine, you got this. Make them proud! You owe them that much!
4546

Marilyn Nejman

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
70

Location:
New York, United States

I was very, very excited to see that I believe to be a descendant of a Mayflower passenger.
4544

Donna Ann DeWitt Skogman

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers

Age:
69

Location:
Washington, United States

Our Family History, History and Sharing. Also, John Howland is an 11th Great Uncle. There is a possibility that I am also related to Frances Cooke and Digory Priest. Their connections have not been proven.
4543

Ayla Earley

Ancestor:
William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Cooke

Age:
58

Location:
Utah, United States

I know that I am stronger & that more is expected of me in order to honor my great grandparents that had great faith in order to pursue freedom for themselves and their posterity and I must now do my part in order to sustain these same freedoms for my posterity.
4542

John Osborn

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
60

Location:
Nevada, United States
4541

Shelly Hoffman

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

It connects me to this country in a way I have never felt. To know that my family came here and are such a huge part of what made America. It makes me very proud of my country and my ancestors.
4539

Genevieve Leavitt

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
61

Location:
Arizona, United States
4534

Matthew Almer

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
46

Location:
California, United States

Knowing my heritage and learning details about my ancestors makes them real to me. I can imagine their lives and how they lived which almost gives them as well as myself a certain level of immortality. They are a part of me.
4533

Scott Carpenter

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
63

Location:
Washington, United States

I am a direct descendant of William Carpenter of Providence RI, 1637. Finding out that my great-grandmother was a Southworth, and a descendant of John Alden was monumental. My family has been here for all of the history making this great country.
4532

Lori Jo Svrcek

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
60

Location:
Texas, United States

I’m proud to be an American and a descendant of our amazing and courageous early American History! I want to find out more about The Mayflower Society and Mayflower History specifically, and further support it, since I am a descendant!
4531

Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Ancestor:
Samuel Fuller

Age:
68

Location:
Texas, United States

Being part of history, knowing past history, origin and culture so my family can know their roots. I want them to know that know matter how long and how careful records were kept that their history is the testament to passing time.
4529

Patricia Millis

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
59

Location:
Utah, United States

Finding our ancestors connects us to them. I feel grateful to my courageous ancestors for making this journey to a new land for freedom sake, helping all their descendants have the gifts of living in freedom.
4528

Etta Ocker

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
50

Location:
Florida, United States
4527

Sister Nowell

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Francis Eaton

Age:
72

Location:
Oregon, United States
4526

David Kingsella

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
74

Location:
Oregon, United States

Discovering that I am a Mayflower Descendant adds to the rich heritage I feel as an American. Our religious heritage brought here by our Separatist and Puritan ancestors is the foundation of our great country and must be defended against all attempts to steal it from us.
4525

John Mery

Ancestor:
John Alden, James Chilton, William Mullins, Edward Winslow

Age:
49

Location:
Oregon, United States

It was a huge and surprising discovery for me. Connects me as an American more than almost anything I could have found. Very proud to be so connected to Massachusetts.
4524

Morgana Watson

Ancestor:
John Alden, Edward Doty, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles Standish, Edward Winslow

Location:
New York, United States

Proud to know my ancestors were a part of history.
4521

Marcia Christiansen

Ancestor:
John Billington

Location:
Arizona, United States
4514

Jannine Lowe

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
51

Location:
Connecticut, United States

Learning that I am a Mayflower descendant was a great surprise. It has meant a lot to me knowing my ancestors helped form this great country. I am proud of my English heritage.
4513

Marty Peterson

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
65

Location:
Washington, United States

Makes me proud of my heritage knowing my ancestors were part of starting this great country.
4512

Kathleen Bernstein

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I have many connections to the Mayflower but only joined on S. Hopkins. I love that my roots go back to the very start of this country. Both of my parents are from Stephen Hopkins. So I have millions of cousins.
4510

Darla Bedford Moe

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
65

Location:
California, United States

I am proud to be a descendant of the brave men, women, and children who risked everything to begin a new community where they could live according to their beliefs. The hardships they faced make me all the more grateful for the life I enjoy today. 200 years later, descendants from around the world will celebrate their memory! Remarkable!
4507

Lori Balleh

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
47

Location:
Nevada, United States

I'm fascinated with the history and love to be part of it. Touring Plymouth, MA recently was the first time I got to really connect with the family history. It meant a lot to me.
4503

Steve Eastman

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
49

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

Being an Alternative education teacher I am always using real history to increase interest for my students. In doing this I began looking into my ancestry about a year and a half ago. In my search I became aware that I am a descendent of several of the Mayflower passengers. It was incredible to find this out.
4501

Lynnette Fallon

Ancestor:
George Soule, William White

Age:
59

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

A wonderful way to connect to the history of our country
4499

Sharon Lantz

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
60

Location:
Texas, United States

Confirmation of the connection to this significant group of immigrants.
4498

Karen Sifuentes

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
69

Location:
Colorado, United States

According to Ancestry.com, my ancestor Stephen Hopkins signed the Mayflower Compact. Our family is Snow and Converse
4497

JoAnne Jessee

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins

Location:
Wisconsin, United States
4496

Anne Endres

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
28

Location:
West Virginia, United States

It is an honor and it pays respect to my ancestors and the hardships they endured to come to the new world.
4495

Tammie Powell

Ancestor:
Samuel Fuller

Age:
51

Location:
Georgia, United States
4493

Mary Beth Stephens

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Age:
52

Location:
Missouri, United States

Mayflower descendants are a living part of history.
4492

Sarah Smith

Ancestor:
William Brewster, John Howland, George Soule, Myles Standish, John Tilley

Location:
Utah, United States
4490

Virginia R Kraus

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
71

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Proud to know that my family played a significant role in the founding of the greatest country in the world.
4489

Gretchen Bjork

Ancestor:
John Alden, Francis Cooke, William Mullins, Richard Warren, William White

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

My paternal grandmother, a White, worked on our family's genealogy in the early 1970s. Long before the internet & online searches, she spent countless hours at the Wisconsin Historical Society Library and wrote letters to strangers from phone books hoping to make connections to our ancestors. Joining the Mayflower Society will be my tribute to her.
4485

Andrea Bouvier

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
66

Location:
California, United States

The thought that if just one person did something different, had married someone else, had died in war, any number of life altering situations, I would not be here. I would not be able to trace my ancestry back to such a great moment in time. I am honored at be here and a part of such a wonderful organization.
4483

Deborah Durham

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
68

Location:
Rhode Island, United States

It means my family played an important role in American history and that it is a great heritage that I pass to my grandchildren.
4482

Stacy Hoover

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Location:
California, United States

I have loved sharing this historical connection with my father, brother, and relatives. Imagine all of us that would not exist had John Howland not been rescued!
4481

Lauren Gaudlitz

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
48

Location:
Texas, United States

Being a part of the Mayflower makes me very proud of my history, ancestors and heritage. I am so grateful for the courage & vision my ancestor and all those on the Mayflower had. I & my family are a part of some amazing history and we owe the passengers of the Mayflower so much. Their story leaves a great legacy for us to carry on.
4477

Suzanne Ress

Ancestor:
William White

Location:
Varese, Italy
4476

Patricia Claus

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
55

Location:
Maine, United States

I am so proud of my ancestors for coming to America despite the incredible hardships and uncertainty they had to endure the first few years. They created a country with their courage and hard work, and their story belongs to the entire nation.
4475

J.T. Dunn

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
49

Location:
Connecticut, United States

I only recently found out about my connection and completed the research to apply. To know that I am now a part of close to 400 years of history by such a brave group of people is an honor. I look forward to meeting and learning the history. Thank you all for taking the time to lead this group giving us these opportunities.
4474

Susan Dunham McGill

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton

Location:
California, United States

I teach US history to public middle school students. I appreciate being able to make personal connections to our curriculum.
4473

Caroline Anderson

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
75

Location:
Louisiana, United States

Very important to me and my family.
4472

Diane Voigt

Ancestor:
John Alden, Francis Cooke, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Age:
66

Location:
Connecticut, United States

That I can trace my lineage to some very strong, principled, hard working men and women upon whom my own existence depends...people I have great admiration for because of all they endured in coming to America. They overcame great challenges. Very humbling.
4471

Jeannie Burke-Hanlon

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
57

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

it was one of the greatest discoveries I had while researching my family history
4470

Cheryl Ralston

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
69

Location:
California, United States

It makes me realize that I come from hardy stock and I have pride of the role of my ancestors in creating our country. It makes me want to hold current government to the Pilgrim morals, standards, and beliefs about freedom of religion.
4469

Wayne Staples

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
79

Location:
California, United States

It means that my relative was an explorer and helped develop this great land.
4468

Annette Gardner

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
71

Location:
Florida, United States
4467

Dorothy Greene

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, William White

Age:
73

Location:
Texas, United States
4466

John R Woodman

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
72

Location:
Michigan, United States

family history to be proud of
4465

Heidi Higginbotham

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller, George Soule

Age:
60

Location:
Texas, United States

Roots and pride of country!
4464

Esther Horrigan

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
74

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I feel very proud to be descended from such an adventurous and hardy group of people.
4462

Tom Gede

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
70

Location:
California, United States

Descent from a Mayflower family is a verifiable present-day connection to millions of other descendants and cousins. As such, it is a shared experience and reflects some of the unique Yankee qualities we value - independence, hard work, endurance, faith and family.
4461

Stewart Geise

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
37

Location:
Texas, United States
4458

Susan Sweetland

Ancestor:
John Billington

Age:
69

Location:
Florida, United States

My grandmother always told us we were Descendants. Now it is proved. Now we are working on a Bradford connection.
4457

Susan Roe

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
76

Location:
California, United States

I like knowing that my roots are a part of some of the earliest settlers of America.
4456

Barbara Lewandowski

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton

Age:
70

Location:
Texas, United States

Knowing I am part of the beginnings of this country is very humbling and meaningful to me.
4455

Patricia Price

Ancestor:
William Brewster, William White

Age:
81

Location:
Colorado, United States

Being part of the Mayflower story is special to me. Men and women who brave enough to challenge the unknown, similar to our astronauts of today. It took courage to come to a barren country, to decide how to make a home, family, children in an unknown environment. It took courage, and I am proud to be a descendant of these men and women.
4454

Susan Macdonald

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Location:
California, United States

It means that I come from people of strength and courage and give me something to live up to.
4453

Scott Bugbee

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
57

Location:
New Hampshire, United States

It is a link to my ancestor who came to America seeking a new life.
4452

Karen Storrs Gantt

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
46

Location:
North Carolina, United States

Being a part of history - not just any history, but the very foundations of our nation - is something I am proud of. This history and the history of my ancestors is something I want to preserve for future generations.
4451

Patricia Atkins

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
62

Location:
Virginia, United States

I am so proud to be descended from such brave people. They left everything they knew to take a chance on a better life. I am so grateful that they did.
4450

Joyce Artz

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
68

Location:
Kansas, United States

My application was submitted years ago but I did not have the necessary sources to be approved. They told me it was a new line that no one was able to prove. I have been working with the Mayflower historian and am now ready to submit again and will be doing so soon. The historian thinks it will now be approved and I am so excited to be part of this.
4449

Robert Warren

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
55

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Amazing what you can find online
4448

Kristina Joyce

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton

Age:
73

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Isaac Allerton as signer of The Mayflower Compact, a forerunner of our democratic country, is most significant to me. Also, that Allerton's daughter Mary (my ancestor) survived the voyage and settlement as a child and lived to marry and have children with Thomas Cushman, a leader of the community, gives me strength in my present life.
4447

John Thomas Cook

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
79

Location:
Texas, United States

I just recently discovered through My Heritage that I am a 12 generation direct descendant of John and Priscilla (Mullins) Alden. It has really gotten me interested in Genealogy. My grandmother was a Harrison and the relationship is from her side of the family.
4444

Edward Phillips

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, John Billington, William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
67

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I'm continually amazed how many Mayflower ancestors I have, and that almost all my ancestors stayed in New England
4439

Susan Leach

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Being part of the lineage of the settling of America. Both my grandmother and father were members of the Mayflower Society
4437

Sheila Oliver

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
45

Location:
Rhode Island, United States

I just recently found out that Francis Cooke is my 10th Great Grandfather. Tomorrow I am going to Plimoth Plantation and hope to see him and his family Reenacted. If there are any other ancestors from Jane Cooke pls reach out!
4434

Lori Ballen

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
47

Location:
Nevada, United States

I'm so excited to be part of this history. These are the ancestors that paved the way for us. We are family.
4430

Lynette Stone

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
39

Location:
California, United States

It's important to stay connected to your past and family. I just got started with genealogy research for fun.
4428

Ann Kunkle-Jones

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, Francis Eaton

Age:
50

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

It has given me a direct connection to major events in history. I've always love to read about history, but somehow, knowing I'm related to these individuals makes me want to know even more about their lives.
4424

Robert Bradford Holmes

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Billington, William Bradford, William Brewster, Peter Brown, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, Samuel Fuller, William Mullins, Degory Priest, Henry Samson, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
63

Location:
New York, United States

Very interested in learning more about my Mayflower passenger ancestors.
4423

Joan Condon

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
77

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Becoming a member of the Mayflower Society gave me the excitement of a new journey toward the discovery of how I could continue the journey of my ancestors, and to sustain what they began. The Mayflower Society is the best vehicle toward keeping alive and vibrant the ideals and endeavors of our brave ancestors. It is a living breathing organism.
4422

Etta Ocker

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
50

Location:
Florida, United States

It is an honor to have Pilgrim ancestors and to keep their story alive . Too me in honoring our ancestors is very important for all of us to do. Contrary to what many may think , your ancestors can either be by blood or through spirit. It is also very important for all of us to know that they, our ancestors are never far away from us .
4421

Lori Huebener Jones

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, Francis Cooke, Henry Samson, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
50

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I am proud to part of the heritage that founded our great nation. I have enjoyed doing research to confirm generations of family stories which connected my grandfather to his Mayflower lineage.
4420

Carla Pampe

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
45

Location:
Louisiana, United States

It is a link to ancestors who risked everything to start a new life, where they could be free to worship as they chose.
4418

James Bennett

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
60

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Validation of my ancestry and meeting my many cousins.
4417

Greg Buettner

Ancestor:
Edward Doty, Edward Fuller

Age:
72

Location:
Hawaii, United States

My children are also related to John Holland and Elizabeth Tilley through their mother. I would like to tie it all together before the 400 year anniversary.
4415

Joseph Ellis

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Thomas Rogers

Age:
76

Location:
Florida, United States

It means my family's roots are deep in New England's soil, especially in Maine.
4412

Sue Brown

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
67

Location:
Kansas, United States

Honoring my grandmother. When I was a teenager in the 1960's, Grandma showed me letters from her cousins that said she was eligable to join the Mayflower Society. As a teenager, that was the last thing on my mind, and the internet was years away. With much pride, I received my MF certificate on what would have been her 116th birthday.
4411

GEORGE EVANS

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
69

Location:
New Jersey, United States

Having Richard Crenna portray my ancestor in a TV movie.
4409

Carol Casinelli

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Age:
77

Location:
Rhode Island, United States

Very excited to know that I am related to someone who came to this country in 1620
4408

Nancy West

Ancestor:
William Bradford, William Brewster

Age:
74

Location:
Vermont, United States

It's being part of a wonderful group of 'relatives'. Have met many interesting people through this Society, which has expanded to other Geneaological Societies, many of whom are also Mayflower descendants. Learning about the ancestors is wonderful & I use FindAGrave to locate gravesites & add what I can.
4406

Kimberly Niznik

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Age:
56

Location:
Minnesota, United States

It’s means everything to me. Knowing my direct ancestors preserved together through so many hardships with faith, strength, and hard work to make a new life in an unknown land, a land that grew into this great nation, makes me extremely proud of my heritage and what they accomplished.
4402

Arleen Craig Ellis

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Location:
California, United States

Family
4401

Staci Kendrick Jones

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
64

Location:
California, United States

Being part of this brave and adventurous group of our first American generation and their descendants makes history come alive. Learning more about our ancestors is a passion of mine that I’d like to share with my children and grandchildren.
4400

Margaret Olson

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
83

Location:
New Mexico, United States

I was lucky to learn of my Mayflower connections from my maternal grandparents, each of whom had research from an earlier generation. I have photos of my mother, her siblings and her uncle in costume at the 1920 celebration in Plymouth. They summered on Clark's Island at that time.
4399

Michael O'Curran

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Location:
Utah, United States

When I discovered I was a Mayflower descendant, it helped me understand myself better. Being part of this wonderful story is a special honor for me.
4398

Sally Houston

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
78

Location:
California, United States

I'd never expected to find a Mayflower connection, after all of these years of research, so this breakthrough was a magical moment. A link to the earliest New England ancestry. Quite wonderful.
4397

Andrew Putnam

Ancestor:
John Billington

Age:
49

Location:
Colorado, United States
4396

Susanna Berry

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
48

Location:
Maine, United States

I am extremely proud of my heritage and ancestors who worked so hard for their beliefs.
4395

Deborah Martin-Plugh

Ancestor:
John Billington

Age:
70

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States

As a direct descendant of John Billington, Samuel Fuller and John Howland, I have come to appreciate the serendipity of existence itself and have passed on that wonderment to my children and grandchildren and those that are part of the genealogy community. Something to treasure.
4394

Laurie Davis

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
57

Location:
New Hampshire, United States

Proud of my heritage and the courage to endure of all the pilgrims, and of all my immigrant ancestors
4393

Becket Soule

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, John Howland, George Soule, Richard Warren

Age:
61

Location:
Ontario, Canada

Being a descendant makes the Pilgrim story more connected and personal than simply a historical event.
4392

Susan C. Williams

Ancestor:
William Bradford, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard More, Richard Warren, Edward Winslow

Age:
70

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States

I am grateful to those intrepid people for founding a country where the hope for liberty and justice still prevails.
4391

Karen McArthur

Ancestor:
John Alden, Francis Cooke, John Howland, William Mullins, John Tilley, William White

Age:
58

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

As a descendant of (at least) twelve of the Mayflower passengers, I've visited the Mayflower museums on both sides of the Atlantic and am fascinated by the stories of courage that led these families to make the journey and to set up a new community in a world that was new to them.
4390

Barbara Mills

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
67

Location:
Ontario, Canada

Finding my heritage, finding family and descendants of My 10th Great Grandfather. Learning the history of our family and the paths they took in life.
4388

Laurem Bove

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
52

Location:
Connecticut, United States

I’ve always been compelled by historical events and anything that connects me and my family to history. With the ancestry.com advantage I created a family tree. While many grandparents and great grandparents had interesting lineage, my fathers fathers family was the most productive. It directly linked me to William Bradford.
4385

Wayde Schmidt

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Location:
Connecticut, United States
4384

Stephen Bennett

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Location:
Georgia, United States

It's just exciting to be a part of the continuing story of these courageous early Americans and learning of their adventures.
4372

Trudy Thurgood

Ancestor:
Degory Priest

Age:
70

Location:
Utah, United States

Going to Plimoth Plantation with my daughters strengthened me. Knowing what they suffered and sacrificed for Freedom increases our committments to do all we can to keep our freedoms! Where could we go if we lost it here!?
4371

Michael Hawkins

Ancestor:
John Alden

Location:
Indiana, United States

Proud to have my family be part of this nation's history from the beginning
4370

Allyson Cripe

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Age:
31

Location:
Indiana, United States

Well it means an important part of my life. It’s history and family! It’s truly an honor to be a part of this experience!
4369

James DeVenney

Ancestor:
John Alden

Location:
New Brunswick, Canada
4368

Jesselyn Knight

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Francis Eaton, Degory Priest, Henry Samson

Age:
16

Location:
California, United States
4367

Teresa Toland

Ancestor:
Peter Brown

Location:
Washington, United States

Being a part of the Mayflower story is about being family.
4364

Liane Jensen

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
38

Location:
California, United States

I feel honored to have just been approved a new member of the Mayflower Society. I am glad I can honor my ancestor William Brewster, who had such faith, courage, and determination.
4362

Daniel Olson

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
62

Location:
Minnesota, United States
4361

Donald Coon

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers, George Soule

Age:
57

Location:
New York, United States
4360

Louisa Carter

Ancestor:
Peter Brown

Age:
28

Location:
Louisiana, United States

The story of our Carters and ancestors in early VA and MD has been family history since I was little. Thanks to my cousin Christopher at the Mayflower Society for charting our lesser known kin on a route back to New England in 1620 :-)
4358

Lois Sorensen

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
67

Location:
Rhode Island, United States

It is inspiring and enlightening to realize that I am here today because of people who were willing to pull up stakes and endure hardship because they saw the need for change and were willing to make a lifetime commitment to God, one another, and a new society.
4355

Larry Alexander

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
71

Location:
Ohio, United States

It's a great connection to my genealogy research that I can share with my family.
4352

Carolyn Schatz

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
70

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
4351

Deborah Glick

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
59

Location:
New Jersey, United States

My grandmother was Phoebe Mundell and comes from the line of the Jenney family. Desiree Blackwell was part of the family and I believe 3rd or 4th generation descendant of Richard Warren. I desire to learn more of my ancestors and how they survived. To leave a legacy to my children would be awesome.
4349

Christine Decker

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
50

Location:
Illinois, United States

Finding out recently that my maternal Grandmother's line was descended from the first pilgrims on the Mayflower was a major shock! Much of my genealogy is through ME and MA which was so surprising. I have always been a HUGE history lover so genealogy has become a super exciting new hobby for me!
4348

Robert Roether

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
74

Location:
Michigan, United States

It gives me a sense of connection. I wasn't aware of the Mayflower connection growing up, just that part of my family had been here a long time. The search was also a fascinating hobby, solving a puzzle.
4346

Julie Lowell

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, William Mullins, Henry Samson, George Soule, Myles Standish

Age:
52

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
4344

Charles Clark

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
76

Location:
Ontario, Canada
4343

Susan Ross

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
4340

Douglas Hunt

Ancestor:
John Alden, James Chilton, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, George Soule, Richard Warren

Age:
67

Location:
Oregon, United States

Heritage and Tradition Valued
4339

Joel Hagenburg

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
26

Location:
Rhode Island, United States

I have been researching my family history for many years. I was thrilled when I discovered this historic connection to Gov. William Bradford, my 12th Great-grandfather.
4338

Lisa Shoemaker

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
57

Location:
Kansas, United States

I was so excited to find myself a Mayflower descendent. I had been giving tours in the Boston area and Plymouth (even though I live in the midwest), so I had studied this history and was fascinated with it, then I found out my ancestor was a part of this exciting history. No wonder I love the Boston and Plymouth area so much!
4336

Melanie Boyan

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
43

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I've lived on Cape Cod my whole life with generations before me and now having proof is amazing
4334

Dori Fulk

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
68

Location:
New York, United States

I'm proud to be among the descendants of the many immigrants who have come to this land seeking a new start. I also think it's awesome to be descended from the only passenger who fell OFF the Mayflower.
4333

Pam Johnson

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, William White

Age:
61

Location:
Minnesota, United States

It is interesting to see where my family is now in comparison to their history.
4332

Pym Underwood Mumford

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
66

Location:
New York, United States

I have just found out that we are descended from Elder Brewster on my mother's side. I am thrilled to know that our ancestor was such a well-respected, upright man. It is interesting that, without knowing the connection, we have spent summers in Brewster, Massachusetts, since the 1960s. I feel so proud of our wonderful heritage.
4330

Kelli Rourke

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Age:
59

Location:
Texas, United States

I have enjoyed learning more about my ancestors and distant relatives. It makes history much more relevant and alive!
4328

Kimberly Smith

Ancestor:
Edward Doty, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley, Edward Winslow

Age:
56

Location:
Missouri, United States

Having a love for history, I feel very connected to the events that shaped our nation due to those of my ancestors who were involved. As a writer and musician, I feel their influence in my heart, mind, and soul when I am working on a story or song; it is a humbling experience. There isn't a day that I do not feel their influence in my life.
4327

Audree Dublin

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Location:
Florida, United States
4326

Debra Triplett

Ancestor:
William Mullins

Age:
61

Location:
Ohio, United States

I am astounded to learn this information and feel more connected to my ancestors and heritage. I have been searching my lineage for years and am honored to have such an important individual in my heritage.
4325

Lois Bartlett Swan

Ancestor:
John Billington, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, George Soule, John Tilley

Age:
74

Location:
Florida, United States

I feel honored to be a part of the Mayflower family. It is incredible what our ancestors were willing to sacrifice for a new start in our wonderful country. It is incredible what they had to endure, not only in the crossing but the struggle to survive once they arrived. They were awesome!
4318

Paul Doucette

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
67

Location:
Maine, United States

It helps me to know where I came from and that I am part of the beginnings of this country.
4317

Steven Althoen

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
72

Location:
Michigan, United States
4313

Kimberly Gelinas

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
58

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I love that my personal family history includes those brave individuals who settled this country.
4311

Roy Keyes

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, William Brewster, Peter Brown, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Myles Standish, John Tilley, Richard Warren, William White, Edward Winslow

Age:
71

Location:
Idaho, United States

I'm from New England and all things New England are of interest to me. I have been doing genealogy since I was about 12 but have never taken any action to tie myself to the Mayflower officially. Thought it was about time. I've been using PAF for the past few years and have a huge file but I think I can save portions of it if needed.
4310

Steve Pattison

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, Francis Eaton, Degory Priest

Location:
California, United States
4307

Mary Galemenser

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
69

Location:
Oregon, United States

I am a member of DAR and would like my children and grandchildren to know they are descendants of the Mayflower.
4303

Peter Rimmel

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
71

Location:
Florida, United States

It gives me a sense of where I came from. Incidentally, I have a friend who used to work for me who is descended from Edward Doty, an indentured man to Stephen Hopkins... and all these years later, he is still working for the "family" Go Figure !
4302

Elizabeth Brown

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
21

Location:
Texas, United States
4300

Jared Acord

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
19

Location:
California, United States

James Chilton (13th great-grandfather) -Mary Chilton --Susanna Winslow ---Mercy Latham ----Jane Harris -----Ruhamah Smith ------Peletiah Thayer -------Smith Thayer --------Stephan Thayer ---------Stephen Henry Thayer ----------Alice Emma Thayer -----------Frank R Abbott ------------Roderic Milan Abbott (1921-2003, my G. grandfather)
4299

Conrad Woodrow Neely III

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
74

Location:
West Virginia, United States

I'm very proud and happy to be a part of the Mayflower story. My daughter found this information out and I'm certain she will make sure it is remembered.
4298

Stephanie Neely Nibert

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
38

Location:
West Virginia, United States

Being a part of the Mayflower story is something very exciting and special to me and my father. I will ensure my children and generations to come know the struggle and sacrifice their ancestors endured.
4297

Walter Fiedler

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
55

Location:
Florida, United States

I was very surprised to find that any of my ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. I just returned home from a visit to Provincetown, MA. If I had known the connection I would have been even more interested in its historical significance. I can only imagine the hardships these people chose to endure, and am inspired by their stories.
4296

Robin Ruth Alexander

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
74

Location:
Texas, United States

I love being part of living history. I am proud of my heritage and working on joining on a second Mayflower ancestor. I enjoy the meetings with other members in our local colony (chapter) and seeing them year after year. I also enjoy meeting new members and building new friendships. I have gotten some of my relatives in as wedding gifts.
4294

Peggy L. Welter (born Ohl)

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
78

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States

Besides Richard Warren I am linked to many more Mayflower passengers by marriage. Would like to know more.
4293

Harold Williams

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
71

Location:
California, United States
4291

Valerie Smith

Ancestor:
George Soule

Location:
Florida, United States
4289

Jane Barrows Tatibouet

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Richard Warren

Location:
Hawaii, United States

Understanding and relating to the long line of sturdy, faithful and patriotic folks who unknowingly were creating one of the world's finest countries and way of life, has led me purposefully through my own life's accomplishments, in order that our future generations may know and appreciate these brave Pilgrim Fathers upon whose shoulders we stand.
4288

Cecily Nisbet

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Richard Warren

Age:
45

Location:
North Carolina, United States

It is so important to know our history- without knowing what came before us, we cannot appreciate all that we have today.
4286

Susan Hickcox

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
73

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

WIth Plymouth400 coming in 2020 it is especially meaningful to me to be part of the Mayflower family.
4281

Cynthia Bolivar

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton

Age:
66

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I am a member of the D.A.R and have recently discovered my Mayflower connections. My late mother always claimed that we were related to the White family but I have discovered connections to the Allertons. Being a "New Englander" I am proud of my heritage and ancestral roots here where I make my home.
4279

Christy Allred

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
37

Location:
Utah, United States

Connecting with my ancestors and family. Research for my son's Merit Badge.
4278

Doriann Salisbury

Ancestor:
Richard Warren, William White

Age:
57

Location:
New York, United States
4277

Roberta Estes

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins

Location:
Michigan, United States

Love being part of living history, including the DNA of my ancestors. My ancestors stories are on my blog.
4276

Kay Catlett

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
69

Location:
Ohio, United States

I have known for a while that I was a descendant of Edward Doty, but until my grandsons entered school and became interested did I start serious study about my ancestry. I would like to become a member of the Mayflower Society by 2020, the 400th anniversary.
4275

Michele Sleight

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton, Stephen Hopkins, Henry Samson, John Tilley

Location:
Idaho, United States

Freedom, liberty, independence, bravery
4274

Anna Nilsson

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
65

Location:
Helsingborg, Sweden
4273

Shirley Vivion

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
72

Location:
California, United States

Being a part of the Mayflower story brings my historic heritage into the present with such pride in my ancestors, it's hard to put into words. It's sort of mind blowing...
4272

Eleanor Schatz

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
75

Location:
Wisconsin, United States
4271

Debra Bell Yonkers

Ancestor:
John Howland

Location:
North Carolina, United States

It means everything to be affiliated with this powerful part of American history, not the least of which is tremendous pride, humility, respect and appreciation, especially for the hardships endured generations ago.
4270

William Flinn

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
59

Location:
Colorado, United States

Knowing that my family line is part of early American history is very exciting. One of the descendents in the Stephen Hopkins line is even a signer of the Declaration of Independence! How cool is that?!
4269

Mary Callnan

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Location:
Florida, United States

It would give me great pleasure to finally achieve what I have wanted for so long.
4268

Barbara A Weed

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton

Location:
Kansas, United States
4267

Lisa Martens

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
48

Location:
British Columbia, Canada
4264

Gary Watson

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers, Henry Samson

Age:
60

Location:
Florida, United States
4263

Tracy Glatz

Ancestor:
William White

Location:
Idaho, United States
4262

Jean McKenney

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, John Tilley, Richard Warren, William White

Age:
59

Location:
New Hampshire, United States

I have always been proud of my Mayflower ancestors. My grandmother would tell us of our early New England heritage. We are strong. We are survivors.
4259

Ro Fleury

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
62

Location:
Colorado, United States

I am connected to a group of individuals that helped found this nation and who value family and history; those who are not afraid to be a part of something bigger than themselves; preserving our connection to the past for those in the future.
4253

Alison Haskins

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Location:
Ohio, United States

I'm part of the immigrant story from our country's earliest beginnings. How strong and determined they were to carve out a new life in the wilderness. That thread continues every day with new immigrants coming here to be safe and free, and who are just as strong and determined.
4250

Donna E Gates Smeall

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
59

Location:
New Mexico, United States

I am thrilled to have found my Mayflower roots as it solidifies my genealogical research for me.
4249

Denise Picard Lindgren

Ancestor:
James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard Warren, William White, Edward Winslow

Location:
New Hampshire, United States

It is humbling to learn how my family connects to the men and women who helped to found New England.
4248

Kathleen Boston McCune

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
71

Location:
Kansas, United States

My 10th Great Grandfather, William White died several days upon landing, but his son, who is also my 9th Great Grandfather Peregrine White, was born on the 19th of December, 1620 while he and his mother, Susanna Fuller White, my 10th Great Grandmother, were still aboard the Mayflower. I am proud to have a heritage of family members so courageous.
4247

Jeri and Rhonda Jones

Ancestor:
John Billington

Location:
Illinois, United States
4246

Janice Wyman

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Age:
71

Location:
Colorado, United States

I am in awe of the discovery and proud of my heritage!
4243

Diane (nee Gault) Robinson

Ancestor:
Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins

Location:
Ontario, Canada
4241

Rebecca Smith Munn

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
60

Location:
Maine, United States

The Strength and Fortitude Our Ancestors had To Build A Better Life for them and their Ancestors.
4240

Wendie Perry

Ancestor:
John Tilley

Location:
South Carolina, United States

Elizabeth Tilley is my 12th G-Grandmother. The fact that she was the only surviving member of her family that came over on the Mayflower and that she married John Howland who almost lost his life on the journey by falling overboard, is amazing to me! If it weren't for these two, I wouldn't be here today! Amazing!!
4239

Marsha Joyce Adams

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
74

Location:
Florida, United States

I was so proud to discover I am a Mayflower descendent! Growing up in Massachusetts, history is on every corner and I am thrilled that my ancestors were here in the very beginning!
4237

Linda Olson

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, John Howland, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
72

Location:
Maryland, United States

Having ancestors with such courage and stamina.
4236

Andrea Kleiner

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
50

Location:
New Hampshire, United States

My grandmother, Caroline told us we were related to Stephen Hopkins but back then it was hard to prove. Now with all the information available I believe I have proven it to be true. We are all a part of history. I'm enjoying learning so much more because this history involves my relatives, past and present. I'm also William Brewster family.
4231

Sandy Walker

Ancestor:
Samuel Fuller, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
45

Location:
California, United States
4230

Mary Morton

Ancestor:
William Bradford, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
64

Location:
Florida, United States

I'm proud to find that so many of my ancestors were so great a part of the history of the United States.
4228

William Ward

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
62

Location:
North Carolina, United States

It means that my ancestors were brave in their pursuit for freedom of their beliefs
4227

Florence Hemming

Ancestor:
Degory Priest

Location:
Maryland, United States
4226

Susan MacDonald Dill

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Richard Warren

Age:
71

Location:
Nova Scotia, Canada

That my ancestors were among the first European settlers in North America and descendants are still flourishing here would mean something to me about knowing my family history. It would not make me better than anyone else but add a sense of rootedness in history.
4223

Melanie Daniels

Ancestor:
George Soule

Location:
California, United States

Family Tree on Ancestry.com Super excited about 2020 coming up and being able to share with others.
4222

Mark Hankins

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
56

Location:
Florida, United States

This was a recent discovery for me, but the breadth and depth of my early American ancestry as a whole has made me much more appreciative of what our ancestors built on these shores and the importance of the liberty established on these shores to all of humanity.
4221

Colleen Eldredge

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
85

Location:
Florida, United States
4219

Lee-Ann Hines

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
41

Location:
Ontario, Canada

Having a great idea of where the one line of he family began. So fascinating for me to study.
4218

Marion McGee

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton, George Soule

Age:
75

Location:
South Carolina, United States
4216

Owen Curtis

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
65

Location:
California, United States
4215

Kelly Scott

Ancestor:
John Alden, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Myles Standish

Age:
55

Location:
California, United States

It means that myself and my children would have an important heritage that can be passed on to my grandchildren.
4211

Carolyn Hugley

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
71

Location:
Texas, United States
4210

Michael Rowley

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers

Age:
60

Location:
Iowa, United States
4209

Summer Meyer

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton

Age:
41

Location:
Missouri, United States

This was an unexpected but beautiful find. Genealogy is really like a series of constant gifts.
4204

Wanda Langdon

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
69

Location:
Ohio, United States

Being a descendant of the brave pilgrims who gave so much to come to this wilderness in 1620 and fought so hard to live in a land of freedom and liberty is at the very heart of who I am and all I believe. Theirs is a story worth being told over and over.
4203

Kathleen Kingman

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
50

Location:
Iowa, United States

Our Mayflower family link meant a lot to my Uncle, Keith Kingman, who introduced me to a great group of people through Soule Kindred in America. This pic was taken when I had the pleasure of meeting Soules from all over the country at the 2017 reunion in Plymouth. The reunion in 2020 is sure to be a splendid time for all!
4202

Robert Doty

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
71

Location:
Texas, United States

My aunt has traced our family tree and this would bring confirmation.
4201

Debra McCuen

Ancestor:
John Alden, James Chilton, Richard Warren

Age:
63

Location:
Washington, United States

I've been researching my genealogy for years. After learning I had ancestors on the Mayflower, I was surprised and elated. I think it is very exciting!
4200

Lauren Fitzharris

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
14

Location:
Texas, United States
4199

Allison Fitzharrs

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
46

Location:
Texas, United States
4198

Francis Gosling

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Francis Eaton, John Howland, Degory Priest, George Soule, John Tilley

Age:
61

Location:
Minnesota, United States

Until a few years ago, I didn't know about this part of our family. Now we're up to 7 direct descendants and one who didn't come on the Mayflower actually was part of the team that created the compact (Robert Cushman)! I've recently been to Plymouth and look forward to returning!
4197

Ann Schroeder

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
70

Location:
Vermont, United States
4196

Peggy L. Welter (born Ohl)

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
78

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States

Just to know my ancestors have been in this country for hundreds of years. Also to trace my ancestry back as far as I can.
4195

Shelly Svee

Ancestor:
Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers

Age:
50

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

I'm a very patriotic person and believe in how our founding fathers fought for this country. Finding out that I descend from those who influenced this country so highly explains so much about me! I'm proud to descend from three Mayflower Passengers!
4194

Loree Angel

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
62

Location:
California, United States

I am an avid family historian and the Mayflower landing is a fascinating part of my ancestry.
4193

Holly Timm

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
73

Location:
Florida, United States
4192

Alan Russell

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
70

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States
4191

Cindy Charron

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
63

Location:
California, United States

As a history lover, discovering that my ancestors were an integral part of what would become the United States of America is fascinating.
4187

Heather Sabin

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
44

Location:
California, United States

For me, it's a cool connection- a more personal connection - to our nation's history. Even if part of my family has been here for almost 400 years, others are immigrants from the 1800s. We almost all are immigrants. I wish everyone would remember that and have compassion for our current immigrants.
4186

Briane Barr

Ancestor:
John Alden, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
74

Location:
Vermont, United States

I am very proud of my Mayflower Heritage
4183

Donald Meredith

Ancestor:
Peter Brown

Age:
72

Location:
Kentucky, United States

Learning more about my ancestors
4182

JoAnn O'Linger-Luscusk

Ancestor:
William Brewster, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
62

Location:
Idaho, United States

I'm honored to be descended from such brave people, and happy that I was able to honor them by proving my lineage and joining the Mayflower society. My photo shows (L to R): my mother, Jeanette Hafner O'Linger, my daughter, Robin Morris Betcher, and me... all Mayflower descendants.
4181

Sharen Haynes

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Location:
Iowa, United States

Stephen Hopkins is my 11th great grand father, and the history he has created is fabulous to me. We visited the pilgrim village and was totally taken in by how they lived back then. I am proud to be a descendent of his.
4180

Davin ''Daffy'' Bobbel-Chase

Ancestor:
John Billington

Age:
36

Location:
Utah, United States

Jon Billington came over here so that we could be free. I am free and you are free, thank you to Jon and Frances Billington, pilgrims who cared.
4178

Barbara Allen

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton

Age:
70

Location:
California, United States

Being part of the Mayflower story is a definite bond to the history of our country and the courageous people who sacrificed all to follow their beliefs.
4176

Marlyne Natali

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
68

Location:
Utah, United States

That I am about as American as anyone can get and have a great heritage.
4174

Robert Trapp

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, John Billington, William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley

Location:
California, United States

I'm a little piece of American History. proud to be a citizen of the United States.
4173

Stephanie Patterson

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
68

Location:
New Mexico, United States

My Grandmother was a Mayflower Society Member. This history is important to our family.
4171

Kathel Kerr

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
79

Location:
Washington, United States

Fascination with family history
4169

Samantha Hopkins

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
49

Location:
Colorado, United States

Shows the pride and dedication my family has to the country we helped form.
4167

Amy McGee

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
57

Location:
New York, United States

I feel very honored and humbled to be a descendant of John Howland and the Tilleys that came over on the Mayflower. Amy Beth (McGee) Andrzejek
4166

Andrea McCoy

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller

Location:
Michigan, United States

I am proud that they were co-creators of the Mayflower Compact and inspired by their courage.
4161

Jennifer Davis

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton

Age:
46

Location:
Michigan, United States

i had never thought i was part of this piece of history. when i found out i was beyond excited to have someone that was such a large part of american history in my family tree.
4160

William R Johnson

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
69

Location:
Wyoming, United States

Being part of the Mayflower story gives meaning to my deep seated patriotism and love for the American story.
4159

Patricia Anne Rogers

Ancestor:
John Billington, Francis Eaton

Age:
57

Location:
Texas, United States

I have always felt an amazing connection to History, to the old days gone by. I believe our Ancestors are still with us, teaching us... It has been an amazing journey to know I carry the legacy on.
4158

Susan Stone

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
76

Location:
California, United States

It is just wonderful to know my family was part of the beginnings of our great country. Very proud.
4155

David Pelkey

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
47

Location:
Arkansas, United States

Great to be able to link myself to the history and courage of those who came before me.
4152

Heath Patten

Ancestor:
John Howland

Location:
Ohio, United States
4151

Carl Rossi

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
66

Location:
California, United States

Very exciting to be a part of the historic voyage and settlement. I am also a direct descendant of Susannah North of Salem Witch Trials. It is an honor to be connected to history.
4150

Anne Megan

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
65

Location:
Connecticut, United States

I love history and am proud of my heritage.
4149

Lynne Davidson

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
66

Location:
Virginia, United States
4148

Jennifer Alden

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
69

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

The end of this line for Alden namesake
4146

Carol Bishop

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
72

Location:
Connecticut, United States
4145

Regena Dawson

Ancestor:
William Bradford, William Brewster

Age:
54

Location:
Alabama, United States

It makes me think about how I need to live up to the strength and integrity of my ancestors. It makes me want to be a better person. Plus I think it is so incredible that I am a descendent that it is hard to believe.
4143

Arthur Black

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
70

Location:
California, United States

It helps to give me a sense of history of the United States to be able to trace relatives all the way back to the Mayflower.
4140

Sharon Pontious

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
72

Location:
Kansas, United States
4139

Virginia R Kraus

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles Standish, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
70

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Being Mayflower Descendant means that my family played a major part in making the United States of America the great country it is today.
4137

Stephen Folden

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Age:
75

Location:
California, United States
4132

Paulette Gehrke

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
53

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

My grandmother has documentation. I would like to continue the documentation for my children.
4130

Karen Eddy

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Howland, William Mullins, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
68

Location:
Connecticut, United States
4127

Brenda Doty Reiter

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
65

Location:
Illinois, United States
4126

Christiane (Fuller) Woerner

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
45

Location:
California, United States

One of side of my Fuller family is from the Mayflower; the other is refugees from Mexico over 100 years ago. I am a true American on both sides of my Fuller family and I love that.
4125

Linda LeBlanc

Ancestor:
John Billington, William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, Henry Samson, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
62

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Being born and raised in Massachusetts, it was very exciting to find out that I am a Mayflower descendant so many times.
4122

Carol Everson Foster

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Location:
Illinois, United States

I feel connected to a historical event
4121

Catherine Spainhour

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Location:
Texas, United States
4120

Sarah Jackson

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
53

Location:
Maryland, United States
4118

Linda Baumgartner

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Location:
Florida, United States

I love history, especially family history. When i started my travels, i had no idea where i might land. Finding out i’m a Mayflower Descendant was one of the most exciting times of my life.
4116

Catharine Dollase

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton, George Soule

Age:
52

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
4113

William Peters

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
83

Location:
California, United States

My deep roots. Bev is descendent from William Bradford. We were back wall neighbors in high school. The Williams were friends in Scrooby, England. Bev is a member of the Mayflower Society, I am trying to get there. We are both working on the 2020 agenda in San Diego.
4111

Bridgitte Baker Pascale

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
56

Location:
Florida, United States

I am proud to be a Brewster descendant, I have been researching my Brewster family for over a decade. This family stood for freedom of choice (in religion) and never gave up on what they believed in, I have that same determination, spirit and sense of community. In my local Mayflower descendants group I am the editor and photographer of our paper.
4110

William Peters

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
83

Location:
California, United States

My history
4108

Amy Blankenship

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
46

Location:
Georgia, United States
4107

Barbara Giffin

Ancestor:
Degory Priest

Location:
Vermont, United States
4102

Steven Martin

Ancestor:
John Billington, William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Samuel Fuller, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley

Age:
51

Location:
Michigan, United States

It is an inherited honor to know that I descend from 14 passengers that didn't give up when times were tough. I have little to complain about compared to their struggles to just survive in the new world. So blessed to know my heritage which I had no part in the course that they endured. I know I can persevere in trying times just as they did.
4101

Sharon Olsen

Ancestor:
John Billington

Age:
73

Location:
Alberta, Canada

Being a part of the Billington Clan and the Mayflower Society is being connected to family and to a historic moment in time.
4100

Mary Jo Blanchard Donahoe

Ancestor:
John Billington

Location:
Iowa, United States

I am proud to be a Billington descendant. As a member of the Mayflower Society I did nothing but research the lineage. I did not travel to a new world, I did not survive wintry hardships but I am grateful for those who did as I would not be who I am today if it weren't for those who lived before me. Thank you John and Elinor, and Frances too.
4099

Cynthia Crouch

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
56

Location:
New Mexico, United States
4098

Julie Ann Shahin

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton

Location:
New York, United States

I celebrate the Pilgrim spirit and sense of adventure.
4097

Kathy Muckala

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
70

Location:
Missouri, United States

Having ancestors there and involved with the founding of the United States.
4096

Paul Harriman

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Billington, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, Samuel Fuller, William Mullins, George Soule

Age:
72

Location:
Alabama, United States
4091

Jennifer Pasour

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, John Howland, Edward Winslow

Age:
52

Location:
North Carolina, United States
4088

Gina Poremba Peterson

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
53

Location:
Washington, United States

I never thought I was going to find this when I began my research. It brings a whole new perspective to history. I'm proud of my ancestors' faith and bravery to leave their home and come to the new world. I visited Plymouth 3 years ago after learning of my connection.
4085

Sacha Fawbert

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley

Location:
Wellington, New Zealand

Fascinating to have ancestors prominent in American history
4083

Jennifer Franklin

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
47

Location:
California, United States

Connects me to my mother's family.
4082

Brenda Chapman LaTorre

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
58

Location:
Connecticut, United States

This is my family and my family's journey to the new world. I'm so very proud to be an ancestor of Richard Warren and to have my DNA genetic community be the first settlers of colonial New England. That is something I can pass onto my son and grandson.
4081

Michael Denney

Ancestor:
William Bradford, William Brewster

Age:
61

Location:
Maine, United States

I am amazed at what that group of people endured for their faith.
4080

D. Ellen Bonner

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It doesn't mean a whole lot quite honestly, although I do like being descended from Stephen Hopkins. He wasn't a religious fanatic and has an interesting personal history. With such deep roots in Massachusetts it's inevitable that I have several ancestors. My mother's family didn't leave the Cape until around 1900.
4074

John Arenstam

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, John Billington, William Bradford, William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Eaton, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, George Soule, John Tilley, Richard Warren, William White

Age:
53

Location:
Kentucky, United States

Wish I had known of my family history many years ago. I grew up in Plymouth and never knew I was related to so many of the passengers.
4072

Cheryl Hermansen Fricker

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
60

Location:
Utah, United States

So proud to be a descendant!
4069

Robert Baxter

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
56

Location:
Florida, United States

I have always been a history buff. It would be awesome to have ancestors who came over from the Mayflower.
4068

James Tusing

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
73

Location:
California, United States

Pride
4065

Jim Kaiser

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
69

Location:
Minnesota, United States

My mom (Elizabeth Hinkly Kaiser) was a member of the Mayflower Society, as is my daughter, Amanda Kristin Kaiser. We enjoyed several Thanksgiving dinners at the Minneapolis chapter of the Mayflower Society.
4060

Robin Duane Teagarden Jr

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
82

Location:
Florida, United States

They are part of my family
4058

Christopher Hull

Ancestor:
Peter Brown

Age:
66

Location:
Texas, United States

I am deeply involved in my family’s history
4057

Kimberly Snow

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
47

Location:
Arkansas, United States

My ancestors gave up everything they knew and loved to be a part of this new world and settlement. I want to honor that sacrifice by ensuring generations to come have opportunities in front of them, yet understand the struggles that came before them. Therefore, I participate in our government and I research our genealogy.
4056

Cynthia Schultz

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers

Age:
68

Location:
Hawaii, United States

It makes the story of the Mayflower passengers more personal and more real.
4055

Rebecca Schultz

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
24

Location:
Iowa, United States

Becca is extremely proud of her heritage and being a descendant of William Bradford.
4054

Wayne Clark

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Myles Standish

Age:
75

Location:
Utah, United States

I have seen Mayflower passengers on my line at familysearch.org. I would like to get more information on this.
4052

Dan Rooney

Ancestor:
Richard Warren, William White

Age:
61

Location:
Indiana, United States

A tangible and indelible link to the history of the Americas.
4050

Stephen Hickey

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Bradford

Age:
53

Location:
Connecticut, United States

I think it's very interesting to have family that founded some of the earliest towns in New England and being entwined with the history of the USA.
4049

Bethany Hacker

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Location:
Florida, United States

So much! Validating all the hard, nitty gritty genealogical work that I did is very rewarding.
4047

Thomas Hemm

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Location:
Colorado, United States

Proud to have the longest possible perspective of what being an American means.
4042

Kristen Canavan

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
49

Location:
New Jersey, United States
4041

Michael Anthony

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Age:
47

Location:
Connecticut, United States

It would fill in a large piece of family history that I've been researching for 5 years now. It may also prove why I can't find when my Father's side of the family immigrated to North America.
4040

Leslie Vander Meulen Richards

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Richard Warren

Age:
70

Location:
Missouri, United States

Allows me to honor my family roots and know my family history.
4038

Colleen (Runne) Gray

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
61

Location:
New York, United States

It would mean a completion of my ancestral line. My Grandmother had worked hard on keeping/gathering her family line starting with Thomas & Joseph Rogers and ending with my father. I picked up where she left off.
4035

Deloris Ann Hunter-Hollingsworth

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
63

Location:
South Carolina, United States

Sense of knowing where we came from.
4031

Joe Graham

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
50

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It's awesome to be a descendant of someone with enough courage to cross the pond in 1620
4025

Buddy McCall

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
58

Location:
Arizona, United States

I feel Proud that my family has contributed to the growth and prosperity of our great country.
4024

Sylvia Burnside

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
83

Location:
Colorado, United States

Pride to be a part of this country's beginnings
4023

George Ellis

Ancestor:
John Alden, Henry Samson, Myles Standish

Location:
Indiana, United States
4022

Amanda Turnipseed

Ancestor:
John Alden, Henry Samson, Myles Standish

Age:
44

Location:
Indiana, United States
4018

Regina Piantedosi

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
60

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
4017

Jeanne Stanton-Irick

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles Standish

Age:
52

Location:
Maryland, United States

I found out that I was descended from 4 Mayflower famiies about a year ago while researching my family tree on Ancestry. I was adopted, so I had no idea about my ancestors on my paternal grandmother's side. I also found out that President John Adams was my 6th great grandfather and his son, president John Quincy Adams was my 5th great grandfather.
4015

Geraldine Boyes

Ancestor:
Richard More, Richard Warren

Age:
72

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Always believed I was part of the Mayflower history and should be a daughter of the Mayflower member but I didn’t do well getting it all together but a relative from Maine sent me just enough to get started and I went to Plymouth and tried but didn’t get the help I needed then. I’m excited to to move forward with my dream and privilege to be part
4009

Jane Bickford

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
77

Location:
Vermont, United States

I believe My ancester Moses Simmons came over on the second boat. His son John married John Alden’s daughter. I’d like to have a better picture of my lineage
4004

Carolyn Hill

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
60

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

My father and mother belonged to the Mayflower Society. Richard Warren is my 13th generation grandfather.
4001

Susan Johnson-Lunt

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
56

Location:
Florida, United States
3995

Douglas Semple

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
61

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Exciting and overwhelming !!
3993

Rebecca McKown

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, George Soule

Age:
71

Location:
Indiana, United States
3991

Katie Bradley

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
33

Location:
Arizona, United States
3988

Blakeslee Walton

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, William White

Age:
65

Location:
New Jersey, United States

Knowing that my ancestors were adventurous and explorers brings a certain strength to the lineage. Also, the stories of them are historic and easily searchable.
3987

Jill Pyle

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
65

Location:
Texas, United States

I was surprised to learn I was descended from a Mayflower passenger and I'm proud of my heritage.
3985

Todd Martin

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
48

Location:
Texas, United States

My family is very proud to belong to such a courageous and important group of Americans. And through this organization, we hope to carry on the memory of our ancestors for many generations to come. We are privileged today to be connected to your families too.
3983

Dana Miller-Blair

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
60

Location:
California, United States
3980

Kathy Muckala

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
70

Location:
Missouri, United States

Always felt like I was a "new" American. On my dad's side -a second generation, but was so excited to find out that I actually am related to founding families.
3979

John Funk

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
75

Location:
California, United States
3977

James Wilson

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
53

Location:
New York, United States
3975

David Frank

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
63

Location:
North Carolina, United States
3973

Yvonne Holmes

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
71

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Linking my past to my present
3972

Jane Pioli

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
68

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I love knowing that my ancestors were brave and adventurous enough to journey to an unknown land to start a new life.
3971

Kelly Hawkes

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
50

Location:
Oklahoma, United States
3967

Richard Rich

Ancestor:
John Alden, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
28

Location:
Arizona, United States

Because of this great voyage so many centuries ago, we have the rights that we do today. It was freedom that these pilgrims were after. The choice to be free to do what they want, when they want, and how they wanted to do it. I am appreicative of what they started and be a part of this great legacy through my ancestor Stephen Hopkins.
3965

Judith Cole

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, William Brewster, Edward Doty, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Richard Warren

Age:
64

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
3960

Susan Berntsen

Ancestor:
William Bradford, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
53

Location:
Michigan, United States

In researching my family it was incredible to find so many contributions to forming this country. I grew up in New England, initially thought the family was from the VT area until I started digging. Fascinating!
3959

Jessica Mullenix

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Richard Warren

Location:
Iowa, United States

I am currently writing my thesis on the survival of the Mayflower passengers. As a decendent of one of those surviors, the Mayflower story is my story. It is the beginning of our nation, one that is rooted in hope and determination. I hope to find out more about my ancestors and decendents.
3957

Eric Richardson

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
51

Location:
Washington, United States

It's history of my family, that's important to me
3955

Jill DeVol

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
46

Location:
Ohio, United States

I have recently been working on my genealogy, becoming a member would connect me to my grandparents that had the courage to come to an unknown world and begin the lineage that brought me to where I am today. It also brings a connection with family that I was not fortunate enough to meet.
3953

Victoria Wilson

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
67

Location:
Ohio, United States

Tracks back in time help me move forward with knowledge and pride.
3951

Paul Wade

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, George Soule

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
3947

Daniel Mitchel

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
69

Location:
California, United States

It means my Mayflower ancestor was among the 50% to survive the first winter. It means my ancestor was complicit in stealing food from local farmers who had cached the corn for later use. It means that my Mayflower colonist, Francis Cooke, flax weaver, came unprepared and still he survived. For that I am thankful.
3943

Susan Ashley Ellis

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
77

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Recognizing ancestral efforts to explore the world and find freedom...and I expect to be in Southampton, UK, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower sailing!
3941

Douglas Woodworth

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
68

Location:
Wisconsin, United States
3940

John Wilmot

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, Richard Warren, William White

Age:
86

Location:
Rhode Island, United States
3939

Jennifer Pointer

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
48

Location:
California, United States

I have been a member of the DAR and I can trace back to Elizabeth Southworth
3937

Eileen Seeley

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
62

Location:
Minnesota, United States
3934

Robert Randall

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, Edward Doty, William Mullins, Myles Standish

Age:
67

Location:
California, United States
3932

Robert Pfaff

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
65

Location:
Indiana, United States

I enjoy studying the Great Migration and these ancestors, plus their wives and children, provide the American starting point of that journey. I appreciate and sometimes wonder what drove them from Plymouth to New Hampshire, New York, and eventually west, as far as Kansas.
3931

Margaret Elder

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
3928

Robert Dempster

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley

Age:
83

Location:
California, United States

As the Governor of a Mayflower Colony I am proud of those who came before me. Now as chair of the 2020 committee in California, planning a Mayflower float in the Pasadena Rose Parade on January 1,2020. I hope there will be renewed interest in the Mayflower saga and many others will try to find a link to that epic voyage.
3926

Erin Pittman

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
45

Location:
Maryland, United States

I am fascinated by genealogical history. Not just the names, but learning more about the stories of the people and their ways of life. So much has changed for the descendants!
3925

Patricia Quinn

Ancestor:
John Alden

Location:
Delaware, United States

I feel a strong connection to my ancestors which stems from the Family stories told to me by my maternal grandmother. Researching my roots has been very interesting and helped to better connect me to the history of America.
3924

Judith Schiel

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
74

Location:
Michigan, United States

I loved finding all this out about my family and joining to be a member.
3922

Bonnie Huser

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Location:
California, United States
3921

Justin Peavey

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
20

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
3920

Stephanie Jones Martineau

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Location:
Minnesota, United States
3919

Cherry Walker

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
48

Location:
Florida, United States
3918

Susan Galligan Fjerstad

Ancestor:
William Bradford, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Henry Samson, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
60

Location:
Minnesota, United States

Total surprise! Until my husband researched my family tree using Ancestry.com, I had no idea that I was related to any of the Mayflower passengers. What an exciting link in my families history.
3916

Jane Rippe

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Age:
64

Location:
New Hampshire, United States
3915

Kristina Szilak

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
44

Location:
Washington, United States
3912

Richard Clarke

Ancestor:
John Alden, Edward Fuller, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish

Location:
Georgia, United States

I enjoy documenting the family history and sharing it with family. They might pay more attention, with Mayflower ancestors.
3911

Marty Peterson

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
65

Location:
Washington, United States
3910

Bonita Birnstengel

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
72

Location:
Minnesota, United States
3909

Cathy Laughrey McKenna

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
60

Location:
Connecticut, United States

It is wonderful to be a member & I’m proud that I could get the proof as it’s something my family always knew but were unable to find all the documents. It’s a honor to be part of Mayflower Society !!
3907

Linda Lizzio

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
64

Location:
New York, United States
3906

Valerie Tompkins Brown

Ancestor:
Peter Brown, Degory Priest

Age:
68

Location:
Indiana, United States
3905

Bob Holmes

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, John Billington, William Bradford, William Brewster, Peter Brown, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Degory Priest, Henry Samson, George Soule, Myles Standish

Age:
63

Location:
New York, United States

Honoring my descendants
3904

Bonnie Martin Cornish

Ancestor:
William Mullins

Age:
71

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States

Family pride and honor
3903

Tina M Anderson

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
54

Location:
Tennessee, United States

It means so much to me and the family because in their search, we have found that over 75 years ago they knew that we were Hopkins descendants, but could never prove it. My newly found cousin and I set about to prove that we were Stephen Hopkins descendants, and did it! This summer we all gather to place Mayflower emblem on our ancestors Memorial.
3902

Stephen McCabe

Ancestor:
Peter Brown

Age:
63

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I find it interesting to have a personal connection to the brave adventure of those individuals who were seeking opportunity at the cost of all that was known to them. I find it hard to imagine the difficulties they faced during the early years here in Massachusetts.
3901

Sharon Bricker

Ancestor:
James Chilton, Francis Cooke

Age:
77

Location:
Michigan, United States

Belonging to the Mayflower family gives a deepened appreciation for the bravery and determination of the Pilgrims and those early settlers.
3900

Kimberly Johnson-Waegaert

Ancestor:
William White

Location:
Tronville en Barrois, France

It is one piece of the many pieces of the puzzle that made me.
3898

Kathleen Kirsch

Ancestor:
George Soule, Richard Warren

Location:
Wisconsin, United States
3897

Elizabeth Myers

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
66

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

When I discovered the Mayflower link in my family tree I was surprised and pleased! To be descended from those who established their home so far from all that was familiar makes me proud. And maybe why I’ve been comfortable moving across country several times.
3896

Jason Casano

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
42

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

The gumption, and intuitiveness of my 14th great grandfather of Stephen Hopkins flows through my veins; both of us share the art of survival and knowing without the acts of my pilgrim ancestors I’d not enjoy the freedoms I sometimes take for granted today. It is a tremendous honor to be directly Linked to such a magnanimous history.
3895

Karen Hammel

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Age:
68

Location:
Texas, United States

Our family has always admired the strength & courage associated with the Pilgrims. My mother, 9th out of 11 kids, came from dirt poor, hardworking dairy farmers that raised their children with strong Christian values. Finding out we are descendants of those she admired so much made her cry. Their story helps me believe I can do hard things too.
3894

Cordelia Fisher

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
75

Location:
Ohio, United States
3893

Caren Fowler

Ancestor:
John Tilley

Age:
66

Location:
Oregon, United States

Knowing that John Tilley and his family held firm with their religious beliefs, that they would forsake all comfort in doing so and willing to take part in the adventure of sailing to a new land where everything was unknown.
3892

Kimberly Elder

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, John Howland, William Mullins, Degory Priest, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, William White

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It means a lot to me, knowing that I am descended from these strong, brave Pilgrims that endured so much. If it weren't for them I would not be here today.
3891

Gretchen Gibbons

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

I am very proud to have descended from a double lineage. My 10th Great grandfather was Robert Cushman. He was directly responsible for securing the ships to bring the Pilgrims to America. His son, Thomas, came over later and became a ward of Governor Bradford. Thomas eventually married Mary Allerton, daughter of Isaac Allerton. (Double lineage)
3888

Suzanne Malek

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
62

Location:
Nevada, United States

My mother never knew what a proud heritage she had. Finding that she was a descendant of the Mayflower was a great way to honor and preserve her memory.
3887

Marilyn Hacker

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
67

Location:
Arizona, United States

I discovered this connection late in life. I am proud of my family’s heritage.
3886

Cynthia Carlson

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
68

Location:
Virginia, United States

I'm glad that my ancestors were God-following folks who honored Him through their lives.
3885

Priscilla Burnette

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins, Richard Warren

Age:
74

Location:
Maine, United States

Brings ancestors to life and gives me the ability to share our history with my family.
3882

Deborah Marble Hubbard

Ancestor:
Edward Doty, Richard Warren, William White

Age:
67

Location:
Idstein, Germany

When I discovered my Mayflower heritage, I was overcome by the feeling of a part of me having been there, at the inception. I've always loved history and suddenly it became very personal.
3879

Dawn Exarhopoulos

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Billington, William White

Age:
70

Location:
Arizona, United States

Since only recently finding out my family tree includes William and Susanna White who came over on the Mayflower with their son Resolved White, and being a descendent with 10 generations from the state of Massachusetts, it really connects me the the early history of this countries beginnings.
3876

Leah Baker

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, John Howland, William Mullins, George Soule, John Tilley, William White

Age:
30

Location:
Virginia, United States

It means family, roots, history and pride!
3875

Jennifer Davila

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Richard Warren

Location:
Arizona, United States
3873

Robert Losey

Ancestor:
John Billington, Francis Cooke, Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
79

Location:
Arizona, United States

It is helping complete my life story
3872

Margaret Jo Culberson

Ancestor:
John Alden, Francis Cooke, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
82

Location:
California, United States

Descending from John Alden, Francis Cooke, Myles Standish and Richard Warren, and Arthur Howland and Kenelm Winslow who came later, I still feel very much a deep groundedness in faith and service to others from my connection to those adventurous souls.
3871

Carol Reid

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
60

Location:
Ontario, Canada

I just recently learned that I am a Descendant and I'm thrilled with the discovery. I love history and feel very, very proud to carry this badge of honour.
3868

Wanda Cagle

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
69

Location:
Arizona, United States

I want to know more about my family history. I know that one of my paternal great great great grandfathers came over on one of the Mayflower ships and it is documented in one of the Martha’s Vineyard books. His last name was spelled Manter. Spelling later changed to Mantor.
3853

Lily Clement-Brown

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
54

Location:
Texas, United States

I feel proud to have such a rich, diverse ancestral history which has contributed so much to my country.
3849

Brenda Smith

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
60

Location:
Florida, United States
3848

Audree Dublin

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Age:
90

Location:
Florida, United States

Proud that I'm descended from people so brave, so strong and so daring.
3845

Diane Elizabeth Huntington Loring

Ancestor:
James Chilton, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley

Age:
66

Location:
California, United States

I just recently found that my 10th great grandmother, "Mary Chilton was the first to be on land at Plymouth from the Mayflower in 1620. She was 13 years old when she arrived. That first winter she lost both her parents. She was one of the Pilgrims to be at the First Thanksgiving" (Family Search, 2018). Amazing to me she made this journey! Thank you
3843

Mark Sanders

Ancestor:
Peter Brown

Age:
65

Location:
California, United States

Having a direct link to the first European settlers in America makes me proud of the tenacity and and fortitude displayed by my ancestors.
3839

Alison Cook

Ancestor:
Degory Priest

Age:
38

Location:
Tennessee, United States

It's a connection to a people who sought a better life for their families and themselves in order to pursue their beliefs without fear of persecution. Being part of the Mayflower story means someone in my family had the courage to stand up to their oppressors and seek a better life.
3838

Cindy-Lu Deveneau-Fitch

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
59

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I find genealogy fascinating and was very surprised to find my family's history traced back to William Brewster and The Mayflower. I wonder about personality traits within my family that may have been passed down through DNA. Being part of such a huge extended family as part of the Mayflower Society would be an honor.
3836

Penina Zussman

Ancestor:
John Howland

Location:
Colorado, United States
3834

Clare Livingston Bromley, III

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
69

Location:
Hawaii, United States

Record for my family.
3833

Scott Melendez-Stewart

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Location:
District of Columbia, United States
3832

Charles Pyne

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton

Age:
74

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
3831

Sherri Hessick

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
64

Location:
Arizona, United States
3829

Carolyn Leavitt

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Eaton, John Howland, Richard Warren

Age:
72

Location:
Oregon, United States

I feel very proud of my family heritage knowing now that my mother was correct...I did descend from the Mayflower Pilgrims! I believe I inherited some of their adventurous and courageous natures.
3828

Bonnie Elsten

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
77

Location:
California, United States

I am proud to be part of American history.
3827

William Warren Pearce

Ancestor:
John Alden, Richard Warren

Location:
Colorado, United States
3824

Tim Sherman

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Age:
60

Location:
Oregon, United States

It is significant to me to have found this part of my historical family story. I take pride in learning where I came from, and understanding the struggles they went through, along with the perseverance my grandparents demonstrated especially in the Mayflower experience is something to contemplate during my own struggles.
3822

Marilyn Labbe

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Age:
77

Location:
Connecticut, United States

When I discovered my link to the Mayflower a long time ago, it was William Bradford, and I joined through him. Since that time I found more and just like the fact that they were part of the founding of this great country.
3820

David Dunbar Livingston

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton

Age:
68

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
3819

Cara Akridge

Ancestor:
Peter Brown

Location:
Missouri, United States
3817

Harriet S. D. Vaughan

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Billington, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, John Howland, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, John Tilley

Age:
64

Location:
Florida, United States

I have started the form, but have gotten stuck on e.g. one person, put it aside and forgot about it, for years! To complete this form is kind of like being wrapped in a cozy blanket but ops - my feet aren't covered! Cover them (i.e, complete the form) & I'm all wrapped up - my form is complete & now I can go back & learn more about my family.
3816

Belinda Wright

Ancestor:
Degory Priest

Location:
British Columbia, Canada
3815

Beverly Jean Muendel-Atherstone

Ancestor:
William Brewster, John Howland

Age:
72

Location:
Alberta, Canada

My AMERICAN origins finally documented!
3814

Sherri Thompson

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
64

Location:
Washington, United States

It means so much that my great aunt researched and passed along our family's connection to this important part of our country's history. I have visited Plymouth one time and hopefully will get another chance. It is incredible how many descendents of the that tiny ship there are.
3811

Doris Kelley Luoma

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Age:
85

Location:
Ohio, United States

Proud to know ancestors have been here so long
3809

Robin Withrow

Ancestor:
Peter Brown

Age:
63

Location:
North Carolina, United States
3808

Carla North

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Location:
Idaho, United States
3807

Donna Brandelli

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Howland, William Mullins, John Tilley

Age:
54

Location:
Connecticut, United States

The more research I do and the more I discover, the more I am amazed at what my ancestors overcame and how much they gave and endured. Astounding odds combined with perseverance and bravery gave me my wonderful life and the lives of my daughter and beautiful granddaughters. So few gave life to so many. Simply amazing.
3805

Lori Koontz

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
54

Location:
North Carolina, United States

Pride in my great country. My descendants were vital to creating America.
3802

Debbie Lissenden

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
56

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States
3800

Carole Hayden

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Age:
65

Location:
Oregon, United States

I love feeling like a part of this important chapter in American history.
3797

Ann Wilson Swift

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
84

Location:
Alaska, United States

I found out about it through my grandmother's handwritten genealogy some years ago and have been interested ever since. Since my husband's family is from New England, I am somewhat familiar with the area. I live in Alaska so would be interested in knowing other Alaskan Mayflower descendants.
3794

Dennis Nelson

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
66

Location:
Kansas, United States
3793

Susan Nelson

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
67

Location:
Kansas, United States
3792

Barbara-Jeanne Clark

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
60

Location:
Maine, United States
3789

Ross Calvin Peterson

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Degory Priest

Age:
62

Location:
Arizona, United States

It is an honor to be descended from people who valued freedom of thought and expression enough to risk everything, including their lives and fortunes so that they and their children could live in peace and happiness. I am honored to have direct lines to William Brewster, Issac Allerton and Degory Priest.
3786

W. Lawrence Enegren

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
60

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
3785

Martha Hughes-Thoman

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Age:
63

Location:
Missouri, United States

I have worked on my family tree since the mid 1990’s and just discovered this past year John Alden married Priscilla Mullins, daughter of William Mullins. William, his wife and son all died within the year of their arrival. Very exciting to learn, love the family history with genealogy!!!
3784

Dawn Theberge

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It means my grandmother was correct!
3781

Linda Longley

Ancestor:
Henry Samson

Location:
California, United States

History and Family. The knowledge of my family's deep roots in this country is important to me. Through my Mayflower line my family has lived in New England for 398 years. I'm the first of my line to California. It's good to connect back to my New England roots in many ways, and the Mayflower Society is just one of them.
3780

Richardson Selee

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Location:
California, United States

Pride in being part of the people that discovered this great country.
3776

Pamela Smith

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
66

Location:
Florida, United States

It reminds me that I come from hardy stock, that they helped found our country.
3775

Glenna F Geiger

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
85

Location:
Pennsylvania, United States

It explains why, on my first visit to the Plimouth Plantation in my 40s, and before I had done any genealogy, I was reluctant to leave, feeling as if I belonged there. Now I know why.
3773

Martha Biland

Ancestor:
John Billington, John Howland

Age:
61

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

I am thrilled to be a Billington descendant of the Mayflower! I've always loved Thanksgiving and the story of the Mayflower and Pilgrims. I'm now, through the re-telling of their story, putting flesh on the bones of long ago relatives and giving them life again to my family and others! I can truly say that my family helped write the American story!
3772

Bob Terdwell

Ancestor:
John Billington

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I moved to Plymouth back in '05 not having my Mayflower story. Now I am more a part of a community. Something happens here. You make the Mayflower story your personal story. Billington Sea is just one example from the physical community, a part of my own story. Spasibo beaucoup.
3771

Karen Pogoloff

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Degory Priest, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
67

Location:
Virginia, United States

Until started family research five years ago had no idea that my lineage included 16 Mayflower ancestors. I am proud of all aspects of my lineage, but delighted to include these founders of our country.
3770

Flora May Winslow

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers, William White

Age:
0

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

The first Winslow born since our family rediscovered its heritage. On February 4th, we were ready with our baby girl's special name.
3769

R.J. Winslow

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers, William White

Age:
2

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

R.J. Winslow VI and his sisters will visit Plymouth this summer. He's our own Peregrine White.
3768

Amaryllis Winslow

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers, William White

Age:
2

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Milly and R.J. will join big sister Lilly visiting Plymouth this summer.
3767

"Tiger" Lilly Winslow

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers, William White

Age:
7

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Lilly is our Pilgrim Princess. She loves the Mayflower Society House Garden.
3766

Quint Winslow

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers, William White

Age:
42

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I was always told we weren't Mayflower people, because our Kenelm Winslow was a brother and not a Mayflower traveler himself. No one thought to check other ancestors, but now we have Thomas Rogers through our Carpenter ancestors, and William and Peregrine White. Thanks to the Mayflower Society genealogists at Plymouth HQ last September!
3765

Lane Arthur Frank (born Lewe)

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
54

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I consider my mother's father's family heritage just coffee table talk. I am Jewish and so my other ancestors are far more important than a Christian pilgrim ancestor 400 years ago, but the connection to Bradford is interesting especially when at our Cape Cod condo where the pilgrims were the first Europeans to step foot.
3764

Jean Foote-Morrow

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
64

Location:
Washington, United States

I am excited to be able to verify my families linage.
3763

April Harrison

Ancestor:
George Soule

Age:
65

Location:
Utah, United States

Learning about my pass and my ancestors helps me to know who I am. What a wonderful thrill to know my history and that my family helped to found and settle this great land. What an honor.
3762

Andrea Lister

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Location:
British Columbia, Canada

The universal theme of people immigrating in the hopes of a better life for themselves and their children repeats itself throughout my family tree and is played out in the news every day.
3758

Douglas White

Ancestor:
William White

Location:
California, United States
3757

Henry Weld Fuller

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
71

Location:
Nova Scotia, Canada

Good to know that I retain my Fuller Mayflower heritage in an extremely direct line from Edward Fuller
3755

Russ Sheldon

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
46

Location:
Oregon, United States
3754

Christine Schlosser

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, George Soule, Richard Warren

Age:
60

Location:
Wisconsin, United States
3753

Kelley Sheldon

Ancestor:
John Tilley

Age:
47

Location:
Oregon, United States
3752

Cali Foltz

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
17

Location:
Oregon, United States

Being part of the Mayflower story means a lot to me. I grew up reading stories about these people, and then later found out that I have a direct line to John Alden.
3751

Melissa Bryan

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Age:
42

Location:
Oregon, United States
3750

CarolLyn Williams

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, William Brewster, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Richard More, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
67

Location:
Oregon, United States

Interested in our country history
3749

Dallin Larsen

Ancestor:
John Alden, Isaac Allerton, Francis Cooke, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, John Tilley

Age:
20

Location:
Arkansas, United States
3748

Michael Wall

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
23

Location:
Utah, United States

Its amazing to be a part of this great project, i'm excited to see where the many ancestors are from!
3747

Isaac Nelson

Ancestor:
John Alden, James Chilton, Stephen Hopkins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish

Age:
20

Location:
California, United States

It makes me feel more American.
3746

Lois Hamilton

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Howland, Richard More, William Mullins, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Location:
Massachusetts, United States
3743

Linda White

Ancestor:
Edward Doty, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
66

Location:
Arkansas, United States

To me it means having a connection with one of the earliest permanent settlements in the United States.
3742

Nancy Ryan

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland

Age:
63

Location:
Arizona, United States

It increases my appreciation of the work and sacrifice they made coming to the new land.
3741

Diane Higgins

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
53

Location:
Florida, United States
3740

Alice Sheldon

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
72

Location:
Oregon, United States

I know where I came from and it is important to me.
3737

Gregory Whitehouse

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, John Billington, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
66

Location:
Nova Scotia, Canada

Knowing where we come from can help inform us of who we are and the privileges we enjoy because of our predecessors. My life has been imbued with the values and and thinking brought over by the pilgrims and for that I am deeply grateful.
3578

Stephanie Oettel

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley, William White

Location:
Minnesota, United States
3564

Barbara (McNutt) Hogan

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
80

Location:
Alabama, United States

Being part of the Mayflower story brings history alive on a personal level. So proud to discover the willingness to risk all for what one believes is part of my family heritage. They defended the developing colonies from harm in every war or hostility as part of the price of freedom. How humbling to be part of this tradition.
3507

Mary Jane McNay

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Age:
75

Location:
Indiana, United States

I am honoring my maternal line by being verified as a Mayflower Descendant.
3472

Michael Leone

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
46

Location:
Ohio, United States

In 2012, I began to expand on my grandmother's historical efforts to assemble our family tree. She discovered information by visiting libraries, cemeteries, courthouses, hand-writing letters to family members, and such. I have been able to use the advances of technology to trace her mother's family back to William and Mary Brewster. A true gem.
3445

Anne Cleveland

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, Degory Priest, Thomas Rogers, Richard Warren

Age:
60

Location:
California, United States

I'm just very interested in history and what part my family played in that history and how that relates to our lives today. That both my father's and mother's ancestors were on one single boat coming to a "new world" and survived, on a personal note seems quite significant.
3419

Alan Cantrell

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
71

Location:
Arizona, United States
3416

Sara Soule-Chapman

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins, George Soule

Age:
65

Location:
Minnesota, United States

Knowing my family history puts much of who I am into context for me. Going beyond names and dates to learn more about their lifestyle, values and beliefs is fascinating, I am grateful for that opportunity to gather this information and to share it with my family.
3409

Libby Willis

Ancestor:
John Alden, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, William Mullins, George Soule

Age:
58

Location:
Texas, United States

I am fascinated by the history of the Mayflower and its passengers. Knowing that I am descended from some of these people has always interested me because I enjoy tracing what their successors have continued to do over these hundreds of years to develop and contribute to the United States. It is important to share all of these stories.
3408

Ramona Henderson

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, Francis Eaton, Thomas Rogers, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, John Tilley

Age:
66

Location:
Wyoming, United States

I was told when I was quite young that ours was an old family in this country. I didn't understand just what that meant. Tracing back to the earliest settlements in this country is truly a great honor and heritage. I would like to learn some more so I can tell my children and grandchildren. I hope they will honor that too.
3405

Barbara Friis nee Ormsby

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers, Richard Warren

Age:
68

Location:
South Carolina, United States

learning more about the history of my family, honoring my ancestors and fulfilling a desire of my grandmother
3390

Tad Reynales

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
68

Location:
California, United States

We are descendants of William Brewster through his daughter, Patience. Further down the line, we descend from the Wing family of Sandwich, Mass. Overall, a long line of people who believe in truth, justice, religious freedom, industry and the promise of America to be an example to the world of a democratic, and prosperous, multi-cultural society.
3389

Laura VanDuivendyk Daniels

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Age:
44

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I am deeply honored to be rooted in such an historic and meaningful time in this country's history. As a recent newcomer to New England myself, I have always felt curiously connected Boston and its surrounding farms and shorelines. Today I learned of my Mayflower heritage and am heartened to know my family has called it home for centuries.
3384

Esther Irish

Ancestor:
John Alden, John Billington, William Bradford, William Brewster, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
64

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Connection to a change in the world view. Family is courageous. I am also related to other Mayflower passengers that are not my direct ancestors.
3380

Lynda Mow

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Francis Eaton, Stephen Hopkins, Richard More, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Richard Warren

Location:
Washington, United States

Each of us is a root to a much bigger tree. Knowing our history helps us to define ourselves. Knowing my ancestors helped to establish this nation helps me write a chapter in my own story.
3379

Harlan Hogue

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
78

Location:
California, United States

I enjoy finding connections of my family to historic events and the places they lived.
3367

Karen Watson

Ancestor:
Thomas Rogers

Age:
61

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

My family was an important part of building America.
3360

Angelique Howen

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
47

Location:
Texas, United States

While researching my heritage I have found that my family roots were a solid foundation to the land I call home. I have found a sense of self belonging. And I am very proud to be a part of the history of the United States of America.
3358

Ron Norman

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
64

Location:
North Carolina, United States

I think it would be great to pass down to my kids and grandkids.
3355

Kathleen Innis

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
66

Location:
Wisconsin, United States

To be such an incredible part of the American story would be simply incredible!
3353

Miles Standish

Ancestor:
Myles Standish

Age:
75

Location:
California, United States
3352

Sally Ann Early Guiney

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton

Age:
70

Location:
Arizona, United States
3350

Sarah Corbin

Ancestor:
Henry Samson

Location:
Oregon, United States
3344

Marianne Sweet

Ancestor:
William Bradford, Francis Cooke

Location:
New Jersey, United States

interconnection, courage, history
3337

Letitia Lowry

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
58

Location:
Florida, United States

My Family risked their lives venturing to the sea! What courage, strength and faith they had. I'm humbled yet PROUD. Thank you to those who recorded and journaled so we may know these stories to pass down to our grandchildren.
3333

Dennis Meldrum

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
64

Location:
Utah, United States

I love History and Genealogy and it means a lot to be descended from the Alden Family who meant so much to our History.
3327

Shannon Michael

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Age:
55

Location:
Washington, United States

John Alden and Priscilla Mullins were my 12th great-grandparents. It is humbling to know my family has been in this country for so many generations. I think of the hardships each generation endured, the strength each generation had to survive to get to my generation that lives today.
3324

Douglas Hunt

Ancestor:
John Alden, James Chilton, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, George Soule, Richard Warren

Age:
68

Location:
Oregon, United States

Heritage is interesting both historically and personally. Family lore and legend entertains and there is a certain pride that comes from being able to follow the lines back to the Mayflower.
3301

Albert "Perk" Bingham

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Age:
83

Location:
Washington, United States

As a member of the SAR I just found a link to Francis Cooke through his grandson Henry, whose daughter Rachel married Elijah Kibbe.
3299

Jonathan Treat

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
66

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

A personal connection to brave and adventurous ancestors
3298

Robert Bradford Taylor

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
75

Location:
California, United States

It is fascinating to be a part of the roots of this great country. I am humbled and grateful to my relatives for the opportunity afforded me.
3295

Angela Webendorfer

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
47

Location:
Ohio, United States
3290

Kristin Krause Jones

Ancestor:
William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Eaton, Thomas Rogers

Age:
71

Location:
Delaware, United States

This was a life long dream for my Mother. When I was able to tell her we really did have Mayflower Ancestors she was thrilled. I was glad I was able to verify this before she passed away.
3288

Elizabeth Naruszkiewicz

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Age:
73

Location:
Florida, United States

Member of DAR and would find this to be the pinnacle of my life
3282

Sharon Pedersen

Ancestor:
John Alden, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Age:
64

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I feel proud to have these Mayflower ancestors in my heritage. This group of people risked their lives to come to this country to start a new life!
3281

Elaine Farren-Beal

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton

Age:
83

Location:
Maine, United States

It is interesting to learn information about the origins of my family, where they settled and as much as possible about their lives under the many hardships they must have encountered.
3272

Leone Van Epps Pearce

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Location:
Arizona, United States
3271

Ruth Grogan

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Richard More, Thomas Rogers, Henry Samson

Age:
67

Location:
California, United States

Knowing who and where all my ancestors are from.
3265

Lee Bennett

Ancestor:
William Bradford, William Brewster, Francis Eaton, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Degory Priest, John Tilley

Age:
78

Location:
Michigan, United States

I feel I am my ancestors, and they are me; creating a continuous line of 400 years. I owe my very existence to those adventurous souls; and, we owe our very country to them, too.
3264

Catherine Prescott-Adamietz

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
67

Location:
Minnesota, United States

it's great to have ancestors who were a big part of history and braved the elements to come to the New World
3257

Myra Lindgren

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Location:
Wyoming, United States

It's honoring all of my ancestors who link me to William Brewster and his family
3253

Judith Whiting Phelps Letchworth

Ancestor:
James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard Warren, William White

Age:
83

Location:
Virginia, United States

Proud to be a part of the history of our great Nation through the Mayflower Society, DAR and many other lineage groups. The genealogy research is exciting and the people you meet though this activity are very interesting.
3248

Laurine Crandall Curtis

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
71

Location:
Maryland, United States

Part of the Mayflower story-- who? Me? Growing up in the heart of the Midwest, I never dreamed some of my ancestors once lived on the east coast, let alone arrived via the Mayflower. I first became interested in genealogy after completing a birth family search for my mother who was adopted. Warning: researching your ancestors can become addictive!
3247

Lauralee Clayton

Ancestor:
James Chilton

Location:
Maine, United States

It's like holding hands with history, and feeling deep pride in the courage and adventuresome spirit of our Mayflower ancestors.
3244

Ralph Wilson

Ancestor:
John Alden

Age:
72

Location:
Florida, United States
3243

Sarah Jane Clapper

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
85

Location:
Colorado, United States

My grandmother's surname of Rowley goes back to colonial times and I have reached a point in life where my ancestors are an important part of my history.
3238

Kenneth Whittemore

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, William White

Age:
69

Location:
California, United States

It was something very special that was passed on to me, that I can now pass on and share with my children and grandchildren. How great is that!
3237

Stephen Haynes

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins

Age:
72

Location:
Minnesota, United States

We've known of the Doty connection all my life. The Hopkins and Brewster connections are newly discovered, thanks to NEHGS research resources. These three Mayflower families are only a small part of the 200-250 of my ancestors who arrived in New England before 1650, so although to the public they are special, for me they are just family.
3234

Susan Macdonald

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard Warren

Location:
California, United States

The story always meant a lot to me, long before I knew of my connection. I worked at Plimoth Plantation, and learned so much more and made an even stronger connection.
3233

J. Amy Newman

Ancestor:
John Billington

Age:
63

Location:
British Columbia, Canada

I set out to prove the HOWLAND /TILLEY line my great-aunt listed, but found it was wrong. Two Elizabeth BULLOCKs, both with fathers named Richard, had been mixed up. I finally proved a connection to John BILLINGTON. I had to laugh when I read about the BILLINGTONs’ misdeeds and hope I can find some more reputable Mayflower ancestors next time!
3226

Nancy Ward Remling

Ancestor:
John Howland, George Soule, John Tilley

Age:
52

Location:
New York, United States
3222

Bart Henson

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, John Howland

Age:
76

Location:
Texas, United States

It is inspiring to me to see how some of my ancestors were brave and determined in seeking their religious freedom by crossing the ocean to a wilderness, and in the process, creating The Mayflower Compact and governing themselves as one of the first democratic societies in the world.
3220

Nancy Machnicki

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Location:
Kansas, United States
3214

Kathy Tarrell

Ancestor:
Stephen Hopkins

Location:
South Dakota, United States

I am so excited to have ancestors that were here from the very beginning and had input on the formation of this wonderful country of ours! Very proud to be an American!!
3213

Lillian Bialy

Ancestor:
Edward Fuller

Age:
67

Location:
New Jersey, United States
3208

Deanna Jasper

Ancestor:
James Chilton, Degory Priest

Age:
40

Location:
California, United States

Both the men I am descended from died that first winter, but I don't think they would have made a different choice had they known that would be their fate. They were willing to risk their lives for their children's futures, for MY future. Their daring, courageous faith inspires me step out boldly for my own childen's futures.
3207

Wayland K Adams

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Age:
73

Location:
New Mexico, United States

Knowing one's ancestors whether Mayflower or not gives a better sense of identity and direction. I find that know about the life of my ancestors give me strength in dealing with my life today.
3202

Anne Hastings Murray

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
74

Location:
Washington, United States

It's exciting. I value being part of this community and hope to be able to contact unknown cousins.
3198

Douglas Leach

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
70

Location:
Arizona, United States

Since I was a child I was told that we were descended from the Mayflower. I am proud to be the one who finally proved that lineage so that this is no longer just a family legend.
3194

Susan Strange

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, William Mullins, George Soule

Location:
Maryland, United States

One of my grandmothers was an immigrant and the other grandmother had lines straight back to the Mayflower. I like being a part of the new and a part of the old, making me an all-American mutt.
3186

Gwendolyn Sparks

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, John Howland, William Mullins, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
72

Location:
New York, United States

Deep roots in this country and understanding my heritage.
3185

George Alexander Lewis, III

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard Warren

Age:
81

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

I am happy to be able to preserve my Mayflower history for future generations.
3176

Jennifer Lyons

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Richard Warren

Age:
66

Location:
New York, United States

I have always known that my family had roots in the very earliest days of colonial America. I was not aware, however, that I had several Pilgrim ancestors. I was also not aware that these names were repeated several times in our family tree. I look forward to learning more about them and other potential Pilgrim ancestors.
3172

Grant Hayter-Menzies

Ancestor:
William Brewster

Age:
53

Location:
British Columbia, Canada

Like my ancestor William Brewster, like my grandmother who is our link, books matter to me. Like William, I've carried my library from one country to another, giving up other possessions to make room for them. Like him, like my grandmother, I see books as my truest, best 'home', no matter where I go - my daily Thanksgiving, my link across time.
3171

Susan Powell

Ancestor:
William Mullins

Age:
78

Location:
Washington, United States

Makes me proud to be part of the larger story of what it took to settle our powerful county, America USA
3164

Scott Callahan

Ancestor:
Francis Eaton, William White

Age:
44

Location:
California, United States
3159

Karen Harriman Nunan

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, Richard Warren

Age:
68

Location:
Tennessee, United States

I love learning the story of my ancestors and how they struggled to get our country started.
3151

Barbara Droy

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
59

Location:
Louisiana, United States

Being part of the Mayflower story has brought our family closer together. Discovering our family connection (by accident) has been very exciting. It has given us the desire to find out more.
3146

Barbara Gavitt Ruchala

Ancestor:
George Soule

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Knowing that my family origins go back to the very beginning of this country makes me especially proud to be an American. As a child, I never knew our family had such deep roots but I am undoubtedly passing this on to my grandchildren.
3145

Carol Bradford

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, William Mullins, Richard Warren

Location:
New York, United States

Their strength and courage inspires me every day when there are difficult choices to make and principles to uphold.
3141

Geraldine Wright Wachtmann

Ancestor:
Edward Doty

Location:
Arizona, United States
3140

Donald Daniels

Ancestor:
Samuel Fuller

Age:
65

Location:
Kansas, United States

It places my history in the context of American history. It has been the inspiration to study Puritan and Separatist theology and doctrine.
3139

Norman Sterling Cole Jr.

Ancestor:
William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard Warren

Age:
67

Location:
Florida, United States

Trying to find more information for my family tree and family members. The line that I go by under the Mayflower Society is William Brewster.
3137

Karon Ramsey Jones

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
53

Location:
Louisiana, United States

I have always been drawn to the Mayflower story, so when I discovered that my ancestors include John and Elizabeth Tilley Howland, John Tilley, and John Jenney (Jenney grist mill), I just became more interested. Journeying into the past and visiting the places where ancestors lived helps me to connect with my story and understand who/what made me.
3128

Julie Lowell

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Brewster, William Mullins, Henry Samson, George Soule, Myles Standish

Age:
51

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

It makes me proud to know that I am a descendant of our founding fathers. As they lost so many in the beginning the first winter here on our shores, and they struggled and survived to have a place of their own to call home.
3125

Kimberly Allen

Ancestor:
Isaac Allerton, Richard Warren

Age:
47

Location:
Michigan, United States

I was rather astonished when I started researching my 3x's great grandmother Elizabeth Belle Huckins' family to find that it lead back to the Mayflower. It's an honor to inherit such an amazing history of faith and perseverance.
3121

Rebecca Martin

Ancestor:
William White

Age:
63

Location:
Nebraska, United States

Being part of the Mayflower story is so amazing as it means our family's story can be traced to the beginnings of the United States of America.
3120

Beverly Robertson

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke

Location:
New Jersey, United States
3119

Janet McAuley-Dubinski

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Mullins

Location:
Ohio, United States

it means a lot - my first grandchild was named after John Quincy Adams.
3117

Geneva Richardson

Ancestor:
John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley

Age:
49

Location:
Utah, United States

just knowing that they are my family, means a lot to me
3114

Nancy L Nix

Ancestor:
John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
70

Location:
Georgia, United States

Very proud of being a descendant of earliest settlers. Love to be a member to make my descendants proud, too.
3112

Cathleen McFadden

Ancestor:
John Alden

Location:
Idaho, United States

My mother, Marjorie Flora Greer Mock, was a member of the Mayflower Society. Her pride in family was strong: I seem to have inherited that pride, as well as interest in history.
3109

Rachel Fuller

Ancestor:
Samuel Fuller

Age:
39

Location:
Rhode Island, United States
3108

Edward Ashley

Ancestor:
William Bradford

Age:
70

Location:
Virginia, United States

historically interesting
3107

Beth Koch

Ancestor:
John Howland

Age:
52

Location:
Colorado, United States

It brings a whole new meaning to who I am. Before I started researching family history, I had no idea my mom's family extended that far back.
3102

Terry Fitch

Ancestor:
William Bradford, William Brewster, Edward Fuller, John Howland, John Tilley

Age:
37

Location:
Massachusetts, United States

Whenever I drive to work I am very proud of all my ancestors started up. I don't think I share enough how backed up on solid ones I am. Some people have blessings, but I have something special. Everyday I try represent my ancestors right, and I think I am the best representation of 4x ancestor William Bradford of all.
3101

John Lambertus

Ancestor:
Richard Warren

Age:
54

Location:
California, United States
3095

Barbara D Schwartz

Ancestor:
Francis Cooke, Richard Warren

Age:
88

Location:
New York, United States

I am proud of my Mayflower heritage but equally proud of my many diverse ancestors who came at later times. Being a Mayflower descendent has fostered a wonderful interest in the development of this country.
3087

Jack Later

Ancestor:
William Bradford, James Chilton, Richard Warren

Location:
Utah, United States

It's neat that I am a part of such an important part of history
3086

William Crawford

Ancestor:
John Billington, Richard Warren

Age:
56

Location:
Rhode Island, United States

It makes me really feel like I am a part of history. I'm very proud of my heritage.
3084

Jan Warren

Ancestor:
James Chilton, Stephen Hopkins, Richard Warren

Age:
62

Location:
Maine, United States
3078

Bonnie Fernandez