“I have only just discovered my ancestry, and was amazed to find that my ancestor was part of the birth of a new nation. ”

“I recently discovered that George Soule was my 10th great grandfather! This opened up an entire branch of my family tree that I didn’t know existed. It has made me even more passionate about writing a family history book for future generations.”

“As an historian, I find it really cool to be able to connect myself to the story of the US and early immigration.”

“It is really interesting to find out such history regarding my family, as I am a direct descendant of Isaac Allerton (he is my 13th great grandfather).”

“I love to know where I came from. ”

“When I started researching my family and found out that it went back to the Mayflower and earlier in American history, I was so thrilled! It gives me a great feeling to know that my ancestors were pivotal in settling and creating America. They were involved in many important times in our history. I am still researching and finding more ancestors.”

“I am a descendant of William and Mary Brewster through their daughter, Patience Brewster Prence; and also a descendant of John and Elizabeth Wing, of Cape Cod. William attended Cambridge University and became a printer and publisher in Holland. John's father was an Oxford graduate and a clergyman. ”

“Amazing connection with history.”

“It's an opportunity to recognize and thank all our brave ancestors for making that perilous journey. It is because of their unselfish courage for a better life that we today exist and flourish thanks to the fruits of their labor.”