Modern descendants of the Mayflower passengers
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Isaac Allerton
John Billington
William Bradford
William Brewster
Peter Brown
James Chilton
Francis Cooke
Edward Doty
Francis Eaton
Moses Fletcher
Edward Fuller
Samuel Fuller
Stephen Hopkins
John Howland
Richard More
William Mullins
Degory Priest
Thomas Rogers
Henry Samson
George Soule
Myles Standish
John Tilley
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GALLERY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS TODAY
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6093Martha ByrnesAncestor:John Alden, John Billington, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, William MullinsAge:66Location:Illinois, United States
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6092Paulette NordahlAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, John HowlandAge:68Location:California, United States
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6091Korey NielsonAncestor:Francis CookeAge:48Location:Florida, United StatesI 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.
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6089Jody ChamplinAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:63Location:Massachusetts, United StatesIt brings my family history to life!
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6088Kenneth MacDonaldAncestor:William WhiteAge:83Location:New York, United StatesWhen 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.
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6087Jonathan KeeganAncestor:William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William WhiteAge:35Location:Ohio, United StatesI love history. It means a lot.
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6085Deborah GrayAncestor: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 WinslowAge:53Location:British Columbia, CanadaI'd say the whole "6 degrees of separation" is true based on this if nothing else
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6084Lester SmalleyAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:73Location:Missouri, United States
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6078Frederick RogersAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:75Location:New York, United StatesI 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.
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6053Claudia ArndtAncestor:John Alden, Edward Doty, William Mullins, Myles StandishLocation:California, United StatesI’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.
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5875Deborah GlickAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:60Location:New Jersey, United StatesKnowing 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.
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5860Ann CheneyAncestor:William BrewsterAge:79Location:Connecticut, United States
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5857Patricia McCamish DonohoeAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:69Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI 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.
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5856Catherine BenceAncestor:William BradfordLocation:Massachusetts, United States
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5855Susan IrelandAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:57Location:Illinois, United StatesIt is my ancestral history in which I am proud!
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5852James ShoemakerAncestor:Isaac Allerton, John Billington, William Bradford, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, Degory PriestAge:65Location:Illinois, United StatesFamily 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.
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5851Shelly RistowAncestor:John Billington, Richard WarrenAge:56Location:Texas, United StatesI have been so proud of my ancestors journey, and my children are also very interested in our history
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5821Dorothy (Rogers) DixonAncestor:John TilleyAge:63Location:Tennessee, United StatesI 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.
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5817Andrew WhippleAncestor:John Alden, Isaac Allerton, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, John Howland, William Mullins, Degory Priest, John TilleyLocation:Massachusetts, United StatesIt’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.
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5796Jonathan WestAncestor:William BrewsterAge:38Location:Minnesota, United States
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5762Nicole BisbeeAncestor:Francis Cooke, Henry SamsonAge:37Location:Illinois, United States
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5705David WaightAncestor:James ChiltonAge:72Location:Massachusetts, United States
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5703Peter BealAncestor:George SouleAge:79Location:Maine, United States
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5699Simon HirschAncestor:Francis Cooke, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:18Location:Nebraska, United StatesFulfilling what was passed down to me from my ancestors and honoring them by becoming a part of a society dedicated to them.
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5698John RogersAncestor:John HowlandAge:76Location:Florida, United States
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5694Patrick HansenAncestor:John Alden, Isaac Allerton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Henry Samson, John Tilley, Edward WinslowAge:64Location:Wisconsin, United StatesIt is fascinating to learn where my ancestors lived and their life stories.
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5691Carla Ashton-CohenAncestor:William BradfordAge:60Location:Massachusetts, United StatesIt 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.
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5690Jennifer WillisAncestor:John HowlandAge:56Location:Ohio, United StatesI 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.
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5687John BrandonAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John TilleyAge:51Location:South Carolina, United StatesThere is a certain amount of inherent interest in Mayflower lines.
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5684Sydney ShawAncestor:Edward Fuller, Richard WarrenAge:74Location:Illinois, United StatesI 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!
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5682Diane BertramAncestor:John Alden, George Soule, Myles StandishAge:67Location:Washington, United StatesI am extremely Proud to be descended from these Brave, Courageous, Adventurous people.
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5659Jerika BradfordAncestor:William BradfordAge:31Location:Ontario, CanadaI 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.
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5644Lora A Osborne WardAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:56Location:Kentucky, United States
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5643Nanci HeningerAncestor:William BrewsterAge:70Location:Alberta, CanadaI'm related through three of my four grandparents from Nova Scotia where I grew up.
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5642Sylvia HarrowAncestor:John HowlandAge:67Location:North Carolina, United StatesIt 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!
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5641David M. RandallAncestor:James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard WarrenAge:54Location:Texas, United StatesA personal connection to the history of our nation.
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5639Merilyn Van HoutenAncestor:Francis CookeAge:70Location:New York, United StatesI 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.
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5638David WalkerAncestor:William Brewster, Edward Doty, William WhiteAge:74Location:Ontario, CanadaConnection to a major historical event.
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5636Mary Anne Luce AdkinsAncestor:Richard WarrenLocation:Maryland, United States
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5635Cindy-Lu DeveneauAncestor:William BrewsterAge:60Location:Massachusetts, United StatesIt'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.
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5631nancy naroAncestor:William BrewsterAge:76Location:London, United Kingdomconnections to family back to the 1600s
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5629George Clifton Seibert JrAncestor:John HowlandLocation:Massachusetts, United States
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5627Melissa Simonson-WaligoraAncestor:William BradfordAge:54Location:Michigan, United States
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5626Nance SampsonAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:65Location:Wisconsin, United StatesI love discovering our family's history and being able to share it with our future generations.
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5620Leslie Ann Box HillerAncestor:William Bradford, Edward WinslowAge:60Location:California, United StatesI 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.
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5618Jennifer BlevinsAncestor:William Brewster, Stephen HopkinsAge:39Location:Ohio, United States
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5617Charles FoleyAncestor:John HowlandAge:89Location:Georgia, United StatesIt is a Thanksgiving miracle!
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5616Barbara Foley DroyAncestor:John HowlandAge:60Location:Louisiana, United StatesIt was an amazing and exciting "accidental" discovery!
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5615Tim VogelAncestor:Peter BrownAge:59Location:North Carolina, United StatesWhile 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.
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5614Robert TaylorAncestor:William BradfordLocation:California, United StatesIt 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.
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5610Susan JaquithAncestor:Francis CookeAge:69Location:Maryland, United StatesMuch 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.
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5607Robert C. MeierAncestor:John Alden, John Billington, William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Eaton, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers, Henry Samson, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:72Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI'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.
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5605Mark SardelisAncestor:Edward DotyAge:54Location:North Carolina, United StatesInheriting 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.
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5603David BennettAncestor:John Alden, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, John Howland, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles Standish, John TilleyAge:72Location:South Carolina, United StatesBeing a Mayflower descendant validates my historical record as an American citizen.
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5602Stacy O'NeillAncestor:John AldenAge:50Location:New York, United StatesIt 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!
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5601Samuel Dunbar LivingstonAncestor:Francis EatonAge:27Location:Massachusetts, United StatesHistory is not a distant story- it is us.
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5600Schuyler Mary LivingstonAncestor:Francis EatonAge:30Location:Massachusetts, United StatesBeing part of history
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5599Schuyler Mary LivingstonAncestor:Francis EatonAge:30Location:Massachusetts, United StatesBeing part of history
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5558Sandra RobertsAncestor:Myles StandishAge:71Location:Florida, United StatesI love that my ancestory is linked to both Jamestown and Plymouth Colony. Genealogy and American history are in my DNA.
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4868Paul Stanton BumpusAncestor: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 WarrenAge:67Location:Massachusetts, United StatesIt'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.
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4865Carolyn CurrierAncestor:Francis Cooke, Richard WarrenLocation:Texas, United StatesI 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.
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4862Beverly MerrillAncestor:Francis CookeAge:81Location:Massachusetts, United StatesMeans I am an original “yankee” from New England.
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4860Wayne WarrinerAncestor:John Alden, Myles StandishAge:76Location:New York, United StatesIt 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.
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4858Scott AndersonAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, Richard WarrenLocation:Illinois, United StatesMy 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.
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4856Stephen CochraneAncestor: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 WinslowAge:62Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI have so many historic family members I would be so proud to be in the Mayflower Society.
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4855Lora PallattoAncestor:John BillingtonAge:65Location:Texas, United StatesIt 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.
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4852Richard LagueuxAncestor:Thomas Rogers, Richard WarrenAge:57Location:Massachusetts, United StatesMayflower 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.
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4850Michael NewtonAncestor:William BradfordAge:58Location:Massachusetts, United States
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4849Ann CanfieldAncestor:John HowlandAge:72Location:Pennsylvania, United States
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4844Alana Brewster BernhardtAncestor:William BrewsterAge:27Location:New York, United States
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4842Angela ClarkAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:42Location:Idaho, United StatesThis means the world to me. To know that my roots run to the very beginning of this great nation!
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4839Cynthia CuppAncestor:Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard WarrenLocation:Colorado, United States
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4838Chris CarrollAncestor:James ChiltonAge:55Location:North Carolina, United StatesIts 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
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4837Chad RussellAncestor:William BrewsterAge:36Location:West Virginia, United StatesI 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.
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4836Denise HewittAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:62Location:Texas, United StatesMy Mayflower Ancestry brings me great pride in knowing that my family helped to establish this Great Nation.
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4834Joseph MonthomeryAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:57Location:Minnesota, United StatesWow, my father went to his grave not knowing who he was and we have now discovered more than we ever dreamed
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4833Grace HAncestor:Francis CookeAge:12Location:Tennessee, United StatesIt makes me feel special, like I definitely belong here in America.
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4832Mark SchneiderAncestor:George SouleAge:46Location:Florida, United States
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4830Debra Williams SorensenAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:65Location:Oregon, United States
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4829Vicky DelHoyoAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:73Location:Virginia, United StatesHelps 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.
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4828Barbara CullicottAncestor:William BrewsterAge:77Location:Oregon, United States
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4826Robert RustAncestor:William Bradford, William BrewsterAge:65Location:Colorado, United StatesI 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.
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4825Sharon MitchellAncestor:William BrewsterAge:71Location:California, United StatesI 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!
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4823Rebecca WillingAncestor:John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Richard More, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Richard WarrenLocation:Minnesota, United StatesTo show the grandkids where our family first started here in the States and pass on our family tree with all family members.
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4821Arleen Craig EllisAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, Richard WarrenLocation:California, United StatesBeing 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.
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4820Kay McGirrAncestor:William BradfordLocation:Hawaii, United States
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4817Susan ChapmanAncestor:Edward DotyAge:68Location:Florida, United StatesIt is my goal to verify my family's role in creating this country.
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4816Margaret BartlettAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:75Location:California, United StatesI am proud to know that our family helped establish America.
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4815Debra BlumAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:65Location:Washington, United StatesI'd like to learn more of the journey to the US and more about the history of coming to America.
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4812Raymond RaserAncestor:William Brewster, James Chilton, Thomas Rogers, Henry SamsonLocation:California, United States
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4810Dennel RiveraAncestor:Edward FullerAge:42Location:Colorado, United StatesThis 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.
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4809Ro FleuryAncestor:John Alden, James ChiltonAge:62Location:Colorado, United StatesI 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.
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4808Mike MarshAncestor:John AldenAge:48Location:Washington, United States
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4807Raya RobinsonAncestor:James Chilton, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:70Location:Arizona, United States
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4806Donald RhodesAncestor:Francis CookeAge:83Location:Pennsylvania, United States
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4804Jennifer WillisAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:56Location:Ohio, United StatesThe 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!
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4802Everett J HendricksonAncestor:Stephen Hopkins, Thomas RogersAge:84Location:Ohio, United StatesA 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!
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4800Janine CorcoranAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:44Location:California, United StatesProud to be part of an American tradition and a family who faces resilience, the unknown, adventure, and the will for a better life.
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4799Mary Jane WilliamsAncestor:Isaac AllertonLocation:Maine, United StatesIt's been a wonderful experience researching this family and applying to the Mayflower Society.
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4797Lydia NeilsonAncestor:John Alden, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, William Mullins, George Soule, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:38Location:British Columbia, CanadaI'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.
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4794Diana GuidryAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:61Location:Missouri, United StatesHonored and privileged.
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4792Audrey JonesAncestor:William BradfordAge:60Location:Maine, United StatesHistory has always been my life...Herstory is coming alive in 2020.
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4791William L. FoxAncestor:George SouleAge:74Location:Kansas, United StatesIt 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.
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4790George H WebberAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:91Location:Pennsylvania, United StatesVery satisfying-A part of my country's history
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4789Steven Lot SmithAncestor:John Alden, John Billington, William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Richard WarrenAge:63Location:Colorado, United StatesSo 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".
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4787DeAngela HaynesAncestor:Degory PriestAge:39Location:South Carolina, United StatesI think the original Priest name is related to the Haynes family.
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4785Carolyn GreenAncestor:Edward FullerAge:73Location:West Virginia, United StatesFind learning about my ancestors interesting and hope to learn more.
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4784Robert James BarkerAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:51Location:New Hampshire, United StatesI 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.
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4783Shawna MackAncestor:George SouleAge:48Location:Kentucky, United StatesHaving roots to this country.
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4780Mark BesseAncestor: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 WinslowAge:60Location:New York, United StatesThe 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.
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4778Stephen FerrissAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, John Howland, George Soule, John Tilley, Richard WarrenLocation:Connecticut, United States
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4770Janelle (Grubb) HitchcockAncestor:Myles StandishAge:52Location:Oregon, United States
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4768Susan HendricksAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, Richard WarrenAge:64Location:Washington, United StatesProud & 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
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4766Daniel SmithAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, Degory Priest, Richard WarrenAge:56Location:North Carolina, United StatesIt 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...
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4761Linda ChardonAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:54Location:Massachusetts, United StatesPride and honor
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4760Erin CharabaAncestor:John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, William Brewster, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:32Location:Washington, United StatesI 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.
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4759Maxine Louise Baker-BenfieldAncestor:William BradfordAge:60Location:Texas, United StatesIt is very special to know that I am a descendant for the original immigrants who risk all to come to America.
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4757Nancy RussellAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, George Soule, John TilleyAge:71Location:South Carolina, United StatesProud 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
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4756David Byer-PowellAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:35Location:Georgia, United StatesIt 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.
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4755Candy BennettAncestor:George SouleLocation:Idaho, United States
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4753Etta M (Perron) OckerAncestor:William BrewsterAge:50Location:Florida, United States
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4750Kristi BequetteAncestor:John AldenAge:65Location:Iowa, United StatesIt 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
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4746Corey SmithAncestor:William BrewsterAge:29Location:Missouri, United StatesMy 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.
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4740William MillsAncestor:Moses FletcherAge:50Location:New York, United StatesEndless wonderment
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4739Emily HoltropAncestor:Francis CookeAge:43Location:Kentucky, United States
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4738Don StoneAncestor:John Alden, John Billington, William Bradford, Peter Brown, Edward Fuller, William MullinsAge:76Location:Massachusetts, United StatesThe 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.
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4730Jody ChamplinAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:62Location:Massachusetts, United StatesMy 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.
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4727Christine WestcottAncestor:John BillingtonAge:70Location:Virginia, United StatesA 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!
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4725Christopher WrightAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:73Location:Alaska, United StatesIt is a vehicle to bring my spread out family a little bit closer and realize the grit that binds us.
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4723Timothy LunneyAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyLocation:Florida, United StatesIt gives me a very personal connection to American history.
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4722Mary MartinAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:60Location:Ohio, United StatesMy 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.
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4720Leslee JohnstonAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:48Location:Ontario, CanadaIt 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!
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4719Timothy PeverleyAncestor:John AldenAge:62Location:California, United States
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4717Kathleen McQuadeAncestor:Peter BrownAge:65Location:Pennsylvania, United StatesA huge sense of pride
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4713Sandra Passman TeschAncestor:William Brewster, Stephen HopkinsLocation:Texas, United States
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4710Raymond MalenfantAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:70Location:Delaware, United StatesMy extensive England and New England heritage.
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4709Candice QuinnAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:63Location:Missouri, United StatesExcited to part of the first families that set sail to come to the New America
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4708Rachel MorscherAncestor:George SouleAge:50Location:Colorado, United StatesAs someone that chose to study history in college, I find that this connection to the infancy of the United States to be fascinating.
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4707Susan MasonAncestor:Richard MoreAge:41Location:Washington, United StatesI’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!
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4706Mindy SherwinAncestor:Samuel FullerAge:47Location:California, United States
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4703April HouseAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsLocation:California, United States
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4702William CoxAncestor:William BradfordAge:85Location:Florida, United States
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4701Deborah TraskAncestor:John Alden, Richard MoreLocation:Nova Scotia, Canada
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4699Elizabeth HuntleyAncestor:Francis CookeAge:73Location:Massachusetts, United StatesIt is historically significant, and if I'm related I would like to know.
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4696Donna Tilllinghast CaseyAncestor:John Alden, John HowlandAge:76Location:Michigan, United StatesA wonderful addition to my already well-rooted American ancestors, i.e., Pardon TILLINGHAST (1625-1718); migration 1644 to Providence, RI from East Sussex, England.
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4695Kurt OlsonAncestor:William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas RogersAge:54Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI’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
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4692Tese GorszwickAncestor:Stephen HopkinsLocation:California, United StatesBeing able to trace my family heritage back to <1600 is exciting.
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4691Bernadette RobackAncestor:William WhiteLocation:Florida, United States
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4689Kristin LewisAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:53Location:Maine, United StatesI 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!
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4688David JensenAncestor:William Brewster, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas RogersAge:50Location:Utah, United States
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4687Lori BellAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:56Location:Washington, United StatesI love history and teach fourth grade. I have been searching many years to find my Mayflower link!
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4685Crystal MorrisonAncestor:Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Richard WarrenAge:48Location:North Dakota, United StatesColonial history fascinates me. My ancestors were a part of it.
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4683Stacy O'NeillAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, William MullinsAge:50Location:New York, United StatesIt 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.
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4682Linda Jean CampbellAncestor:John AldenAge:67Location:Vermont, United StatesPride
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4679Lisa Van HornAncestor:John Alden, Edward Doty, William MullinsAge:53Location:California, United StatesI have just learned in the last few months that I am part of this story. I'm so excited!
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4678Patricia CampbellAncestor:William BradfordAge:49Location:California, United StatesIt’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.
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4677Janet GravesAncestor:Stephen Hopkins, William WhiteAge:56Location:Oklahoma, United StatesIt’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
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4671Barbara Ann "Bambi" HammarstromAncestor:Edward Fuller, John Howland, John TilleyAge:62Location:California, United States
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4670Barbara GambichlerAncestor:Edward FullerAge:61Location:New York, United StatesI 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.
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4669Eric Kincaid II OlsenAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, John Howland, William Mullins, Myles Standish, John TilleyAge:52Location:California, United StatesIts 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.
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4668Desiree WAncestor:William WhiteAge:11Location:Washington, United StatesI was told so
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4662Deidre Palmer HuckinsAncestor:Francis CookeAge:58Location:New Hampshire, United StatesSince 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
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4660Carol MarshAncestor:Peter Brown, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John TilleyAge:69Location:Colorado, United StatesI 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.
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4659Cindy FavreAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:36Location:Maine, United StatesOur 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
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4658Peter MarshAncestor:Myles StandishAge:46Location:Arizona, United StatesI like knowing history, to learn
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4657Judy DavinAncestor:William BradfordLocation:California, United States
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4656Jack HolmesAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:61Location:Tennessee, United States
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4654Robin HoagAncestor:John AldenAge:59Location:Vermont, United StatesI was proud to discover just how deep my roots in America went.
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4653Brooke FinlaysonAncestor:John Alden, John Howland, William Mullins, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:47Location:Utah, United StatesI 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.
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4652Katharine HerzogAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:74Location:Connecticut, United StatesIt is an important part of my family history.
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4651Richard BrownAncestor:William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:84Location:Mississippi, United States
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4648Jason MorleyAncestor:Myles StandishLocation:Massachusetts, United StatesIt 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'...
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4646Robert BennettAncestor:Isaac AllertonAge:38Location:New Hampshire, United States
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4644Carol BainAncestor:William Brewster, John Howland, John TilleyAge:68Location:New York, United StatesI 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.
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4643Kelly TrimAncestor:John TilleyAge:33Location:Massachusetts, United StatesIt is a very special story that I will pass on to my children.
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4642Kathy SladeAncestor:Francis CookeLocation:New Hampshire, United States
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4640Ryan StoneAncestor:John HowlandAge:50Location:Texas, United StatesI am proud to have come from the Mayflower and such an important part of our nations history.
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4638Kristen DoxeyAncestor:Edward FullerAge:19Location:Louisiana, United States
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4637R. Eric McMurrayAncestor:William Brewster, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen HopkinsAge:60Location:Alberta, CanadaBeing 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.
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4636Rose NebermanAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William BrewsterAge:65Location:Texas, United StatesSo exciting, discovered this via Ancestry and DNA.
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4635Joan SchachtAncestor:John Billington, William Brewster, Francis Eaton, Samuel FullerAge:70Location:Missouri, United StatesI 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.
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4634Barbara BissellAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, Richard WarrenLocation:New York, United StatesAn 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...
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4633Joan CondonAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:77Location:Massachusetts, United StatesIt is important to me that my ancestors had a hand in forming the nation from the very beginning.
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4632Cynthia CarlsonAncestor:John HowlandAge:68Location:Virginia, United StatesI'm impressed with my ancestors' spiritual life and devotion.
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4631Monica PattangallAncestor:John Alden, Isaac Allerton, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley, Richard WarrenLocation:Massachusetts, United StatesFrom 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.
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4630David NichollsAncestor:John HowlandAge:72Location:Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaJust a part of my amazingly peripatetic ancestry
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4629Christopher NicholsAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:50Location:Connecticut, United StatesBeing 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.
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4628Jo ArnspigerAncestor:Degory PriestAge:66Location:Arizona, United StatesPride in the amazingly brave immigrants who made the journey and established the Plymouth Colony
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4627Heather SchaderAncestor:Edward Fuller, Samuel FullerAge:42Location:Arizona, United States
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4626Lee McFaddenAncestor:John Alden, James Chilton, Edward Doty, William Mullins, William WhiteAge:60Location:Connecticut, United StatesI feel more integrated in the fabric of our country. It makes me feel I can stand hardships and overcome them as my ancestors did.
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4625Merritt BallAncestor:John Alden, John Billington, William Bradford, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:69Location:New Hampshire, United StatesI'm a true New Englander.
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4624Judith O'Brien BeckAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsAge:50Location:Mississippi, United StatesFrom My Mother's Father's side, Alden, Mullin, Delano and Roosevelts.
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4623Philip JohnsonAncestor:John HowlandAge:66Location:Massachusetts, United States
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4622John ReederAncestor:John AldenLocation:Massachusetts, United States
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4621Samantha HopkinsAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:49Location:Colorado, United StatesWe 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.
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4619Steven FischerAncestor:John Alden, Francis Cooke, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:63Location:New Jersey, United StatesIncredible testament to the grit and bravery of the original passengers. and the shear randomness that I happen to be here
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4618Lillian Espinoza-GalaAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:69Location:Louisiana, United StatesWith 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
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4617Janice FrenchAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas RogersAge:43Location:Ohio, United StatesIn 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.
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4616Catherine HernandezAncestor:William BradfordLocation:California, United States
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4613Phyllis FlemingAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Richard WarrenAge:65Location:New Mexico, United StatesSo proud be be descended from these strong and determined colonials
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4610Linda PriorAncestor:Henry SamsonAge:67Location:Rhode Island, United StatesI 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.
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4609DeAnn CaddyAncestor:William BrewsterAge:64Location:Minnesota, United StatesThat I have a great heritage.
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4607Debbie SmallAncestor:John BillingtonAge:49Location:Florida, United StatesI 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.
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4606Ro FleuryAncestor:James ChiltonAge:60Location:Colorado, United StatesMy 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.
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4604Pamela Lithgow BriggsAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:77Location:Connecticut, United StatesI was very happy to find this out. A fellow member of the Facebook group New England Genealogy pointed my way through "Famous Kin" online.
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4602Robert WhiteAncestor:William WhiteAge:78Location:Ontario, CanadaInterested 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
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4597Lucille Evans HahnAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, Myles StandishAge:79Location:Colorado, United StatesHonoring 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.
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4596Deborah Martin-PlughAncestor:John Billington, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, John Howland, John TilleyAge:71Location:Pennsylvania, United StatesWhen 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.
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4591Bree MerryAncestor:Thomas RogersLocation:Maine, United States
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4590Rebecca BrentAncestor:Edward WinslowLocation:Ohio, United StatesI am incredibly proud.
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4589Sharon GarrisonAncestor:Edward DotyLocation:California, United States
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4584Anne ClarkAncestor:George SouleAge:69Location:Florida, United States
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4582Harry EdelmanAncestor:Isaac Allerton, John HowlandAge:73Location:Florida, United StatesVery little, I just enjoy the research.
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4579Steven BramanAncestor:George SouleLocation:California, United States
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4577Larry W MayesAncestor:John AldenAge:70Location:Maine, United StatesI 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!
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4576Zachary BayerAncestor:William BrewsterAge:26Location:New Jersey, United States
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4574Kelly PiperAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsAge:55Location:Texas, United StatesFinding out that I am part of the Mayflower has been so exciting. The originals. Never have I ever thought that this would be.
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4573Edward BeersAncestor:Francis Cooke, Thomas RogersAge:52Location:Pennsylvania, United StatesThere is much to learning and knowing better the history of the families and other details. I feel it is important to know this.
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4568Cynthia JordanAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsLocation:Pennsylvania, United States
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4566Dennis DavisAncestor:Francis Cooke, Degory Priest, Richard Warren, Edward WinslowAge:59Location:Pennsylvania, United StatesI 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.
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4564Lyne HunterAncestor:James Chilton, Stephen HopkinsAge:78Location:Virginia, United StatesIt makes me feel more a part of this wonderful country...I'm part of the first settlers. Praise be.
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4561David J. McRaeAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:25Location:Massachusetts, United StatesNot 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.
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4556Arthur Stuart FirkinsAncestor:John HowlandAge:55Location:New South Wales, AustraliaIt 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.
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4554Karen Glennan-WestAncestor:William BrewsterAge:63Location:Washington, United States
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4553Trisha ChromyAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:32Location:Minnesota, United StatesBeing 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.
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4551Christine MorrillAncestor:John Alden, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, John TilleyAge:61Location:Maine, United StatesFirst, 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!
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4546Marilyn NejmanAncestor:Francis CookeAge:70Location:New York, United StatesI was very, very excited to see that I believe to be a descendant of a Mayflower passenger.
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4544Donna Ann DeWitt SkogmanAncestor:Stephen Hopkins, Thomas RogersAge:69Location:Washington, United StatesOur 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.
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4543Ayla EarleyAncestor:William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis CookeAge:58Location:Utah, United StatesI 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.
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4542John OsbornAncestor:William WhiteAge:60Location:Nevada, United States
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4541Shelly HoffmanAncestor:William BrewsterLocation:Wisconsin, United StatesIt 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.
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4539Genevieve LeavittAncestor:William BrewsterAge:61Location:Arizona, United States
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4534Matthew AlmerAncestor:George SouleAge:46Location:California, United StatesKnowing 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.
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4533Scott CarpenterAncestor:John AldenAge:63Location:Washington, United StatesI 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.
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4532Lori Jo SvrcekAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:60Location:Texas, United StatesI’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!
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4531Elizabeth FitzgeraldAncestor:Samuel FullerAge:68Location:Texas, United StatesBeing 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.
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4529Patricia MillisAncestor:John HowlandAge:59Location:Utah, United StatesFinding 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.
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4528Etta OckerAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:50Location:Florida, United States
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4527Sister NowellAncestor:William Brewster, Francis EatonAge:72Location:Oregon, United States
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4526David KingsellaAncestor:William WhiteAge:74Location:Oregon, United StatesDiscovering 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.
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4525John MeryAncestor:John Alden, James Chilton, William Mullins, Edward WinslowAge:49Location:Oregon, United StatesIt 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.
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4524Morgana WatsonAncestor:John Alden, Edward Doty, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles Standish, Edward WinslowLocation:New York, United StatesProud to know my ancestors were a part of history.
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4521Marcia ChristiansenAncestor:John BillingtonLocation:Arizona, United States
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4514Jannine LoweAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:51Location:Connecticut, United StatesLearning 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.
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4513Marty PetersonAncestor:Isaac Allerton, John Howland, John TilleyAge:65Location:Washington, United StatesMakes me proud of my heritage knowing my ancestors were part of starting this great country.
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4512Kathleen BernsteinAncestor:Stephen HopkinsLocation:Massachusetts, United StatesI 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.
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4510Darla Bedford MoeAncestor:Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:65Location:California, United StatesI 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!
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4507Lori BallehAncestor:William BrewsterAge:47Location:Nevada, United StatesI'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.
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4503Steve EastmanAncestor:Isaac Allerton, John Howland, John TilleyAge:49Location:Wisconsin, United StatesBeing 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.
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4501Lynnette FallonAncestor:George Soule, William WhiteAge:59Location:Massachusetts, United StatesA wonderful way to connect to the history of our country
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4499Sharon LantzAncestor:Francis CookeAge:60Location:Texas, United StatesConfirmation of the connection to this significant group of immigrants.
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4498Karen SifuentesAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:69Location:Colorado, United StatesAccording to Ancestry.com, my ancestor Stephen Hopkins signed the Mayflower Compact. Our family is Snow and Converse
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4497JoAnne JesseeAncestor:Edward Fuller, Stephen HopkinsLocation:Wisconsin, United States
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4496Anne EndresAncestor:George SouleAge:28Location:West Virginia, United StatesIt is an honor and it pays respect to my ancestors and the hardships they endured to come to the new world.
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4495Tammie PowellAncestor:Samuel FullerAge:51Location:Georgia, United States
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4493Mary Beth StephensAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsAge:52Location:Missouri, United StatesMayflower descendants are a living part of history.
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4492Sarah SmithAncestor:William Brewster, John Howland, George Soule, Myles Standish, John TilleyLocation:Utah, United States
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4490Virginia R KrausAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:71Location:Massachusetts, United StatesProud to know that my family played a significant role in the founding of the greatest country in the world.
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4489Gretchen BjorkAncestor:John Alden, Francis Cooke, William Mullins, Richard Warren, William WhiteLocation:Wisconsin, United StatesMy 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.
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4485Andrea BouvierAncestor:Edward FullerAge:66Location:California, United StatesThe 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.
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4483Deborah DurhamAncestor:James ChiltonAge:68Location:Rhode Island, United StatesIt means my family played an important role in American history and that it is a great heritage that I pass to my grandchildren.
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4482Stacy HooverAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyLocation:California, United StatesI 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!
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4481Lauren GaudlitzAncestor:George SouleAge:48Location:Texas, United StatesBeing 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.
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4477Suzanne RessAncestor:William WhiteLocation:Varese, Italy
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4476Patricia ClausAncestor:John AldenAge:55Location:Maine, United StatesI 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.
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4475J.T. DunnAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:49Location:Connecticut, United StatesI 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.
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4474Susan Dunham McGillAncestor:Isaac AllertonLocation:California, United StatesI teach US history to public middle school students. I appreciate being able to make personal connections to our curriculum.
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4473Caroline AndersonAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:75Location:Louisiana, United StatesVery important to me and my family.
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4472Diane VoigtAncestor:John Alden, Francis Cooke, William Mullins, Richard WarrenAge:66Location:Connecticut, United StatesThat 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.
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4471Jeannie Burke-HanlonAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:57Location:Massachusetts, United Statesit was one of the greatest discoveries I had while researching my family history
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4470Cheryl RalstonAncestor:John HowlandAge:69Location:California, United StatesIt 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.
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4469Wayne StaplesAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:79Location:California, United StatesIt means that my relative was an explorer and helped develop this great land.
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4468Annette GardnerAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:71Location:Florida, United States
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4467Dorothy GreeneAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, William WhiteAge:73Location:Texas, United States
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4466John R WoodmanAncestor:William BradfordAge:72Location:Michigan, United Statesfamily history to be proud of
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4465Heidi HigginbothamAncestor:Edward Fuller, George SouleAge:60Location:Texas, United StatesRoots and pride of country!
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4464Esther HorriganAncestor:William BradfordAge:74Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI feel very proud to be descended from such an adventurous and hardy group of people.
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4462Tom GedeAncestor:John HowlandAge:70Location:California, United StatesDescent 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.
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4461Stewart GeiseAncestor:William BradfordAge:37Location:Texas, United States
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4458Susan SweetlandAncestor:John BillingtonAge:69Location:Florida, United StatesMy grandmother always told us we were Descendants. Now it is proved. Now we are working on a Bradford connection.
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4457Susan RoeAncestor:William BrewsterAge:76Location:California, United StatesI like knowing that my roots are a part of some of the earliest settlers of America.
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4456Barbara LewandowskiAncestor:Isaac AllertonAge:70Location:Texas, United StatesKnowing I am part of the beginnings of this country is very humbling and meaningful to me.
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4455Patricia PriceAncestor:William Brewster, William WhiteAge:81Location:Colorado, United StatesBeing 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.
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4454Susan MacdonaldAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenLocation:California, United StatesIt means that I come from people of strength and courage and give me something to live up to.
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4453Scott BugbeeAncestor:William BrewsterAge:57Location:New Hampshire, United StatesIt is a link to my ancestor who came to America seeking a new life.
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4452Karen Storrs GanttAncestor:William BrewsterAge:46Location:North Carolina, United StatesBeing 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.
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4451Patricia AtkinsAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:62Location:Virginia, United StatesI 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.
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4450Joyce ArtzAncestor:James ChiltonAge:68Location:Kansas, United StatesMy 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.
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4449Robert WarrenAncestor:William BrewsterAge:55Location:Massachusetts, United StatesAmazing what you can find online
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4448Kristina JoyceAncestor:Isaac AllertonAge:73Location:Massachusetts, United StatesIsaac 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.
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4447John Thomas CookAncestor:John AldenAge:79Location:Texas, United StatesI 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.
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4444Edward PhillipsAncestor:Isaac Allerton, John Billington, William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:67Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI'm continually amazed how many Mayflower ancestors I have, and that almost all my ancestors stayed in New England
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4439Susan LeachAncestor:Richard WarrenLocation:Massachusetts, United StatesBeing part of the lineage of the settling of America. Both my grandmother and father were members of the Mayflower Society
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4437Sheila OliverAncestor:Francis CookeAge:45Location:Rhode Island, United StatesI 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!
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4434Lori BallenAncestor:William BrewsterAge:47Location:Nevada, United StatesI'm so excited to be part of this history. These are the ancestors that paved the way for us. We are family.
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4430Lynette StoneAncestor:George SouleAge:39Location:California, United StatesIt's important to stay connected to your past and family. I just got started with genealogy research for fun.
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4428Ann Kunkle-JonesAncestor:Isaac Allerton, Francis EatonAge:50Location:Wisconsin, United StatesIt 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.
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4424Robert Bradford HolmesAncestor: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 WarrenAge:63Location:New York, United StatesVery interested in learning more about my Mayflower passenger ancestors.
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4423Joan CondonAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:77Location:Massachusetts, United StatesBecoming 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.
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4422Etta OckerAncestor:William Brewster, Stephen HopkinsAge:50Location:Florida, United StatesIt 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 .
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4421Lori Huebener JonesAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, Francis Cooke, Henry Samson, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:50Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI 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.
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4420Carla PampeAncestor:James ChiltonAge:45Location:Louisiana, United StatesIt is a link to ancestors who risked everything to start a new life, where they could be free to worship as they chose.
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4418James BennettAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:60Location:Massachusetts, United StatesValidation of my ancestry and meeting my many cousins.
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4417Greg BuettnerAncestor:Edward Doty, Edward FullerAge:72Location:Hawaii, United StatesMy 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.
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4415Joseph EllisAncestor:William Brewster, Thomas RogersAge:76Location:Florida, United StatesIt means my family's roots are deep in New England's soil, especially in Maine.
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4412Sue BrownAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:67Location:Kansas, United StatesHonoring 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.
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4411GEORGE EVANSAncestor:William BrewsterAge:69Location:New Jersey, United StatesHaving Richard Crenna portray my ancestor in a TV movie.
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4409Carol CasinelliAncestor:Myles StandishAge:77Location:Rhode Island, United StatesVery excited to know that I am related to someone who came to this country in 1620
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4408Nancy WestAncestor:William Bradford, William BrewsterAge:74Location:Vermont, United StatesIt'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.
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4406Kimberly NiznikAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, Richard WarrenAge:56Location:Minnesota, United StatesIt’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.
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4402Arleen Craig EllisAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, Richard WarrenLocation:California, United StatesFamily
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4401Staci Kendrick JonesAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:64Location:California, United StatesBeing 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.
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4400Margaret OlsonAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:83Location:New Mexico, United StatesI 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.
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4399Michael O'CurranAncestor:Francis CookeLocation:Utah, United StatesWhen 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.
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4398Sally HoustonAncestor:Francis CookeAge:78Location:California, United StatesI'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.
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4397Andrew PutnamAncestor:John BillingtonAge:49Location:Colorado, United States
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4396Susanna BerryAncestor:William BrewsterAge:48Location:Maine, United StatesI am extremely proud of my heritage and ancestors who worked so hard for their beliefs.
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4395Deborah Martin-PlughAncestor:John BillingtonAge:70Location:Pennsylvania, United StatesAs 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.
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4394Laurie DavisAncestor:John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:57Location:New Hampshire, United StatesProud of my heritage and the courage to endure of all the pilgrims, and of all my immigrant ancestors
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4393Becket SouleAncestor:John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, John Howland, George Soule, Richard WarrenAge:61Location:Ontario, CanadaBeing a descendant makes the Pilgrim story more connected and personal than simply a historical event.
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4392Susan C. WilliamsAncestor:William Bradford, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard More, Richard Warren, Edward WinslowAge:70Location:Pennsylvania, United StatesI am grateful to those intrepid people for founding a country where the hope for liberty and justice still prevails.
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4391Karen McArthurAncestor:John Alden, Francis Cooke, John Howland, William Mullins, John Tilley, William WhiteAge:58Location:Massachusetts, United StatesAs 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.
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4390Barbara MillsAncestor:William BradfordAge:67Location:Ontario, CanadaFinding my heritage, finding family and descendants of My 10th Great Grandfather. Learning the history of our family and the paths they took in life.
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4388Laurem BoveAncestor:William BradfordAge:52Location:Connecticut, United StatesI’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.
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4385Wayde SchmidtAncestor:William BrewsterLocation:Connecticut, United States
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4384Stephen BennettAncestor:Edward DotyLocation:Georgia, United StatesIt's just exciting to be a part of the continuing story of these courageous early Americans and learning of their adventures.
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4372Trudy ThurgoodAncestor:Degory PriestAge:70Location:Utah, United StatesGoing 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!?
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4371Michael HawkinsAncestor:John AldenLocation:Indiana, United StatesProud to have my family be part of this nation's history from the beginning
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4370Allyson CripeAncestor:Myles StandishAge:31Location:Indiana, United StatesWell 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!
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4369James DeVenneyAncestor:John AldenLocation:New Brunswick, Canada
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4368Jesselyn KnightAncestor:William Brewster, Francis Eaton, Degory Priest, Henry SamsonAge:16Location:California, United States
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4367Teresa TolandAncestor:Peter BrownLocation:Washington, United StatesBeing a part of the Mayflower story is about being family.
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4364Liane JensenAncestor:William BrewsterAge:38Location:California, United StatesI 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.
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4362Daniel OlsonAncestor:George SouleAge:62Location:Minnesota, United States
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4361Donald CoonAncestor:Thomas Rogers, George SouleAge:57Location:New York, United States
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4360Louisa CarterAncestor:Peter BrownAge:28Location:Louisiana, United StatesThe 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 :-)
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4358Lois SorensenAncestor:George SouleAge:67Location:Rhode Island, United StatesIt 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.
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4355Larry AlexanderAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:71Location:Ohio, United StatesIt's a great connection to my genealogy research that I can share with my family.
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4352Carolyn SchatzAncestor:James ChiltonAge:70Location:Massachusetts, United States
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4351Deborah GlickAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:59Location:New Jersey, United StatesMy 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.
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4349Christine DeckerAncestor:John AldenAge:50Location:Illinois, United StatesFinding 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!
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4348Robert RoetherAncestor:William BrewsterAge:74Location:Michigan, United StatesIt 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.
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4346Julie LowellAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, William Mullins, Henry Samson, George Soule, Myles StandishAge:52Location:Massachusetts, United States
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4344Charles ClarkAncestor:John HowlandAge:76Location:Ontario, Canada
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4343Susan RossAncestor:Edward FullerLocation:Massachusetts, United States
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4340Douglas HuntAncestor:John Alden, James Chilton, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, George Soule, Richard WarrenAge:67Location:Oregon, United StatesHeritage and Tradition Valued
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4339Joel HagenburgAncestor:William BradfordAge:26Location:Rhode Island, United StatesI 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.
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4338Lisa ShoemakerAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:57Location:Kansas, United StatesI 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!
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4336Melanie BoyanAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:43Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI've lived on Cape Cod my whole life with generations before me and now having proof is amazing
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4334Dori FulkAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:68Location:New York, United StatesI'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.
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4333Pam JohnsonAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, William WhiteAge:61Location:Minnesota, United StatesIt is interesting to see where my family is now in comparison to their history.
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4332Pym Underwood MumfordAncestor:William BrewsterAge:66Location:New York, United StatesI 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.
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4330Kelli RourkeAncestor:Myles StandishAge:59Location:Texas, United StatesI have enjoyed learning more about my ancestors and distant relatives. It makes history much more relevant and alive!
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4328Kimberly SmithAncestor:Edward Doty, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley, Edward WinslowAge:56Location:Missouri, United StatesHaving 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.
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4327Audree DublinAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, William Mullins, Richard WarrenLocation:Florida, United States
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4326Debra TriplettAncestor:William MullinsAge:61Location:Ohio, United StatesI 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.
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4325Lois Bartlett SwanAncestor:John Billington, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, George Soule, John TilleyAge:74Location:Florida, United StatesI 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!
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4318Paul DoucetteAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:67Location:Maine, United StatesIt helps me to know where I came from and that I am part of the beginnings of this country.
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4317Steven AlthoenAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:72Location:Michigan, United States
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4313Kimberly GelinasAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:58Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI love that my personal family history includes those brave individuals who settled this country.
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4311Roy KeyesAncestor: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 WinslowAge:71Location:Idaho, United StatesI'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.
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4310Steve PattisonAncestor:Isaac Allerton, Francis Eaton, Degory PriestLocation:California, United States
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4307Mary GalemenserAncestor:William BrewsterAge:69Location:Oregon, United StatesI am a member of DAR and would like my children and grandchildren to know they are descendants of the Mayflower.
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4303Peter RimmelAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:71Location:Florida, United StatesIt 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 !
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4302Elizabeth BrownAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:21Location:Texas, United States
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4300Jared AcordAncestor:James ChiltonAge:19Location:California, United StatesJames 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)
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4299Conrad Woodrow Neely IIIAncestor:Edward FullerAge:74Location:West Virginia, United StatesI'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.
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4298Stephanie Neely NibertAncestor:Edward FullerAge:38Location:West Virginia, United StatesBeing 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.
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4297Walter FiedlerAncestor:William BrewsterAge:55Location:Florida, United StatesI 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.
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4296Robin Ruth AlexanderAncestor:William BrewsterAge:74Location:Texas, United StatesI 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.
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4294Peggy L. Welter (born Ohl)Ancestor:Richard WarrenAge:78Location:Pennsylvania, United StatesBesides Richard Warren I am linked to many more Mayflower passengers by marriage. Would like to know more.
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4293Harold WilliamsAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:71Location:California, United States
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4291Valerie SmithAncestor:George SouleLocation:Florida, United States
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4289Jane Barrows TatibouetAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Richard WarrenLocation:Hawaii, United StatesUnderstanding 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.
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4288Cecily NisbetAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Richard WarrenAge:45Location:North Carolina, United StatesIt is so important to know our history- without knowing what came before us, we cannot appreciate all that we have today.
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4286Susan HickcoxAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:73Location:Massachusetts, United StatesWIth Plymouth400 coming in 2020 it is especially meaningful to me to be part of the Mayflower family.
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4281Cynthia BolivarAncestor:Isaac AllertonAge:66Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI 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.
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4279Christy AllredAncestor:William BrewsterAge:37Location:Utah, United StatesConnecting with my ancestors and family. Research for my son's Merit Badge.
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4278Doriann SalisburyAncestor:Richard Warren, William WhiteAge:57Location:New York, United States
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4277Roberta EstesAncestor:William Brewster, Stephen HopkinsLocation:Michigan, United StatesLove being part of living history, including the DNA of my ancestors. My ancestors stories are on my blog.
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4276Kay CatlettAncestor:Edward DotyAge:69Location:Ohio, United StatesI 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.
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4275Michele SleightAncestor:Francis Eaton, Stephen Hopkins, Henry Samson, John TilleyLocation:Idaho, United StatesFreedom, liberty, independence, bravery
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4274Anna NilssonAncestor:William WhiteAge:65Location:Helsingborg, Sweden
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4273Shirley VivionAncestor:William BradfordAge:72Location:California, United StatesBeing 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...
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4272Eleanor SchatzAncestor:William BrewsterAge:75Location:Wisconsin, United States
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4271Debra Bell YonkersAncestor:John HowlandLocation:North Carolina, United StatesIt 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.
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4270William FlinnAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:59Location:Colorado, United StatesKnowing 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?!
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4269Mary CallnanAncestor:Francis CookeLocation:Florida, United StatesIt would give me great pleasure to finally achieve what I have wanted for so long.
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4268Barbara A WeedAncestor:Francis EatonLocation:Kansas, United States
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4267Lisa MartensAncestor:John HowlandAge:48Location:British Columbia, Canada
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4264Gary WatsonAncestor:Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas Rogers, Henry SamsonAge:60Location:Florida, United States
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4263Tracy GlatzAncestor:William WhiteLocation:Idaho, United States
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4262Jean McKenneyAncestor: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 WhiteAge:59Location:New Hampshire, United StatesI 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.
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4259Ro FleuryAncestor:James ChiltonAge:62Location:Colorado, United StatesI 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.
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4253Alison HaskinsAncestor:Richard WarrenLocation:Ohio, United StatesI'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.
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4250Donna E Gates SmeallAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:59Location:New Mexico, United StatesI am thrilled to have found my Mayflower roots as it solidifies my genealogical research for me.
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4249Denise Picard LindgrenAncestor:James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard Warren, William White, Edward WinslowLocation:New Hampshire, United StatesIt is humbling to learn how my family connects to the men and women who helped to found New England.
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4248Kathleen Boston McCuneAncestor:William WhiteAge:71Location:Kansas, United StatesMy 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.
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4247Jeri and Rhonda JonesAncestor:John BillingtonLocation:Illinois, United States
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4246Janice WymanAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsAge:71Location:Colorado, United StatesI am in awe of the discovery and proud of my heritage!
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4243Diane (nee Gault) RobinsonAncestor:Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Stephen HopkinsLocation:Ontario, Canada
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4241Rebecca Smith MunnAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:60Location:Maine, United StatesThe Strength and Fortitude Our Ancestors had To Build A Better Life for them and their Ancestors.
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4240Wendie PerryAncestor:John TilleyLocation:South Carolina, United StatesElizabeth 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!!
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4239Marsha Joyce AdamsAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:74Location:Florida, United StatesI 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!
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4237Linda OlsonAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, John Howland, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:72Location:Maryland, United StatesHaving ancestors with such courage and stamina.
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4236Andrea KleinerAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:50Location:New Hampshire, United StatesMy 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.
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4231Sandy WalkerAncestor:Samuel Fuller, John Howland, John TilleyAge:45Location:California, United States
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4230Mary MortonAncestor:William Bradford, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:64Location:Florida, United StatesI'm proud to find that so many of my ancestors were so great a part of the history of the United States.
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4228William WardAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:62Location:North Carolina, United StatesIt means that my ancestors were brave in their pursuit for freedom of their beliefs
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4227Florence HemmingAncestor:Degory PriestLocation:Maryland, United States
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4226Susan MacDonald DillAncestor:Francis Cooke, Richard WarrenAge:71Location:Nova Scotia, CanadaThat 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.
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4223Melanie DanielsAncestor:George SouleLocation:California, United StatesFamily Tree on Ancestry.com Super excited about 2020 coming up and being able to share with others.
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4222Mark HankinsAncestor:John Howland, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:56Location:Florida, United StatesThis 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.
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4221Colleen EldredgeAncestor:George SouleAge:85Location:Florida, United States
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4219Lee-Ann HinesAncestor:William Brewster, Stephen HopkinsAge:41Location:Ontario, CanadaHaving a great idea of where the one line of he family began. So fascinating for me to study.
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4218Marion McGeeAncestor:Francis Eaton, George SouleAge:75Location:South Carolina, United States
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4216Owen CurtisAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:65Location:California, United States
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4215Kelly ScottAncestor:John Alden, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Myles StandishAge:55Location:California, United StatesIt means that myself and my children would have an important heritage that can be passed on to my grandchildren.
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4211Carolyn HugleyAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:71Location:Texas, United States
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4210Michael RowleyAncestor:Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas RogersAge:60Location:Iowa, United States
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4209Summer MeyerAncestor:Francis EatonAge:41Location:Missouri, United StatesThis was an unexpected but beautiful find. Genealogy is really like a series of constant gifts.
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4204Wanda LangdonAncestor:Edward FullerAge:69Location:Ohio, United StatesBeing 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.
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4203Kathleen KingmanAncestor:George SouleAge:50Location:Iowa, United StatesOur 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!
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4202Robert DotyAncestor:Edward DotyAge:71Location:Texas, United StatesMy aunt has traced our family tree and this would bring confirmation.
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4201Debra McCuenAncestor:John Alden, James Chilton, Richard WarrenAge:63Location:Washington, United StatesI'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!
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4200Lauren FitzharrisAncestor:Edward DotyAge:14Location:Texas, United States
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4199Allison FitzharrsAncestor:Edward DotyAge:46Location:Texas, United States
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4198Francis GoslingAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Francis Eaton, John Howland, Degory Priest, George Soule, John TilleyAge:61Location:Minnesota, United StatesUntil 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!
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4197Ann SchroederAncestor:William WhiteAge:70Location:Vermont, United States
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4196Peggy L. Welter (born Ohl)Ancestor:Richard WarrenAge:78Location:Pennsylvania, United StatesJust to know my ancestors have been in this country for hundreds of years. Also to trace my ancestry back as far as I can.
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4195Shelly SveeAncestor:Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas RogersAge:50Location:Wisconsin, United StatesI'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!
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4194Loree AngelAncestor:Francis CookeAge:62Location:California, United StatesI am an avid family historian and the Mayflower landing is a fascinating part of my ancestry.
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4193Holly TimmAncestor:Edward FullerAge:73Location:Florida, United States
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4192Alan RussellAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:70Location:Pennsylvania, United States
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4191Cindy CharronAncestor:Edward DotyAge:63Location:California, United StatesAs a history lover, discovering that my ancestors were an integral part of what would become the United States of America is fascinating.
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4187Heather SabinAncestor:John AldenAge:44Location:California, United StatesFor 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.
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4186Briane BarrAncestor:John Alden, Stephen HopkinsAge:74Location:Vermont, United StatesI am very proud of my Mayflower Heritage
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4183Donald MeredithAncestor:Peter BrownAge:72Location:Kentucky, United StatesLearning more about my ancestors
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4182JoAnn O'Linger-LuscuskAncestor:William Brewster, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:62Location:Idaho, United StatesI'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.
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4181Sharen HaynesAncestor:Stephen HopkinsLocation:Iowa, United StatesStephen 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.
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4180Davin ''Daffy'' Bobbel-ChaseAncestor:John BillingtonAge:36Location:Utah, United StatesJon 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.
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4178Barbara AllenAncestor:Isaac AllertonAge:70Location:California, United StatesBeing 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.
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4176Marlyne NataliAncestor:John HowlandAge:68Location:Utah, United StatesThat I am about as American as anyone can get and have a great heritage.
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4174Robert TrappAncestor:Isaac Allerton, John Billington, William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John TilleyLocation:California, United StatesI'm a little piece of American History. proud to be a citizen of the United States.
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4173Stephanie PattersonAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:68Location:New Mexico, United StatesMy Grandmother was a Mayflower Society Member. This history is important to our family.
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4171Kathel KerrAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:79Location:Washington, United StatesFascination with family history
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4169Samantha HopkinsAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:49Location:Colorado, United StatesShows the pride and dedication my family has to the country we helped form.
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4167Amy McGeeAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:57Location:New York, United StatesI 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
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4166Andrea McCoyAncestor:Edward Fuller, Samuel FullerLocation:Michigan, United StatesI am proud that they were co-creators of the Mayflower Compact and inspired by their courage.
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4161Jennifer DavisAncestor:Isaac AllertonAge:46Location:Michigan, United Statesi 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.
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4160William R JohnsonAncestor:William WhiteAge:69Location:Wyoming, United StatesBeing part of the Mayflower story gives meaning to my deep seated patriotism and love for the American story.
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4159Patricia Anne RogersAncestor:John Billington, Francis EatonAge:57Location:Texas, United StatesI 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.
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4158Susan StoneAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:76Location:California, United StatesIt is just wonderful to know my family was part of the beginnings of our great country. Very proud.
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4155David PelkeyAncestor:John AldenAge:47Location:Arkansas, United StatesGreat to be able to link myself to the history and courage of those who came before me.
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4152Heath PattenAncestor:John HowlandLocation:Ohio, United States
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4151Carl RossiAncestor:James ChiltonAge:66Location:California, United StatesVery 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.
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4150Anne MeganAncestor:Edward FullerAge:65Location:Connecticut, United StatesI love history and am proud of my heritage.
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4149Lynne DavidsonAncestor:John HowlandAge:66Location:Virginia, United States
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4148Jennifer AldenAncestor:John AldenAge:69Location:Massachusetts, United StatesThe end of this line for Alden namesake
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4146Carol BishopAncestor:William BrewsterAge:72Location:Connecticut, United States
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4145Regena DawsonAncestor:William Bradford, William BrewsterAge:54Location:Alabama, United StatesIt 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.
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4143Arthur BlackAncestor:John AldenAge:70Location:California, United StatesIt 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.
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4140Sharon PontiousAncestor:William BrewsterAge:72Location:Kansas, United States
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4139Virginia R KrausAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles Standish, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:70Location:Massachusetts, United StatesBeing Mayflower Descendant means that my family played a major part in making the United States of America the great country it is today.
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4137Stephen FoldenAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsAge:75Location:California, United States
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4132Paulette GehrkeAncestor:John AldenAge:53Location:Wisconsin, United StatesMy grandmother has documentation. I would like to continue the documentation for my children.
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4130Karen EddyAncestor:John Alden, John Howland, William Mullins, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:68Location:Connecticut, United States
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4127Brenda Doty ReiterAncestor:Edward DotyAge:65Location:Illinois, United States
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4126Christiane (Fuller) WoernerAncestor:Edward FullerAge:45Location:California, United StatesOne 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.
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4125Linda LeBlancAncestor:John Billington, William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, Henry Samson, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:62Location:Massachusetts, United StatesBeing born and raised in Massachusetts, it was very exciting to find out that I am a Mayflower descendant so many times.
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4122Carol Everson FosterAncestor:Richard WarrenLocation:Illinois, United StatesI feel connected to a historical event
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4121Catherine SpainhourAncestor:Isaac Allerton, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard WarrenLocation:Texas, United States
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4120Sarah JacksonAncestor:Isaac Allerton, John Howland, John TilleyAge:53Location:Maryland, United States
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4118Linda BaumgartnerAncestor:Francis CookeLocation:Florida, United StatesI 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.
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4116Catharine DollaseAncestor:Francis Eaton, George SouleAge:52Location:Massachusetts, United States
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4113William PetersAncestor:William BrewsterAge:83Location:California, United StatesMy 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.
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4111Bridgitte Baker PascaleAncestor:William BrewsterAge:56Location:Florida, United StatesI 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.
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4110William PetersAncestor:William BrewsterAge:83Location:California, United StatesMy history
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4108Amy BlankenshipAncestor:Edward DotyAge:46Location:Georgia, United States
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4107Barbara GiffinAncestor:Degory PriestLocation:Vermont, United States
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4102Steven MartinAncestor:John Billington, William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Samuel Fuller, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John TilleyAge:51Location:Michigan, United StatesIt 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.
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4101Sharon OlsenAncestor:John BillingtonAge:73Location:Alberta, CanadaBeing a part of the Billington Clan and the Mayflower Society is being connected to family and to a historic moment in time.
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4100Mary Jo Blanchard DonahoeAncestor:John BillingtonLocation:Iowa, United StatesI 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.
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4099Cynthia CrouchAncestor:William BrewsterAge:56Location:New Mexico, United States
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4098Julie Ann ShahinAncestor:Isaac AllertonLocation:New York, United StatesI celebrate the Pilgrim spirit and sense of adventure.
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4097Kathy MuckalaAncestor:James ChiltonAge:70Location:Missouri, United StatesHaving ancestors there and involved with the founding of the United States.
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4096Paul HarrimanAncestor:John Alden, John Billington, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, Samuel Fuller, William Mullins, George SouleAge:72Location:Alabama, United States
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4091Jennifer PasourAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, John Howland, Edward WinslowAge:52Location:North Carolina, United States
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4088Gina Poremba PetersonAncestor:Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John TilleyAge:53Location:Washington, United StatesI 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.
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4085Sacha FawbertAncestor:Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John TilleyLocation:Wellington, New ZealandFascinating to have ancestors prominent in American history
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4083Jennifer FranklinAncestor:John AldenAge:47Location:California, United StatesConnects me to my mother's family.
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4082Brenda Chapman LaTorreAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:58Location:Connecticut, United StatesThis 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.
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4081Michael DenneyAncestor:William Bradford, William BrewsterAge:61Location:Maine, United StatesI am amazed at what that group of people endured for their faith.
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4080D. Ellen BonnerAncestor:William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John TilleyLocation:Massachusetts, United StatesIt 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.
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4074John ArenstamAncestor: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 WhiteAge:53Location:Kentucky, United StatesWish 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.
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4072Cheryl Hermansen FrickerAncestor:John AldenAge:60Location:Utah, United StatesSo proud to be a descendant!
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4069Robert BaxterAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:56Location:Florida, United StatesI have always been a history buff. It would be awesome to have ancestors who came over from the Mayflower.
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4068James TusingAncestor:William BradfordAge:73Location:California, United StatesPride
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4065Jim KaiserAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:69Location:Minnesota, United StatesMy 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.
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4060Robin Duane Teagarden JrAncestor:William BrewsterAge:82Location:Florida, United StatesThey are part of my family
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4058Christopher HullAncestor:Peter BrownAge:66Location:Texas, United StatesI am deeply involved in my family’s history
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4057Kimberly SnowAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:47Location:Arkansas, United StatesMy 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.
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4056Cynthia SchultzAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, William Mullins, Thomas RogersAge:68Location:Hawaii, United StatesIt makes the story of the Mayflower passengers more personal and more real.
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4055Rebecca SchultzAncestor:William BradfordAge:24Location:Iowa, United StatesBecca is extremely proud of her heritage and being a descendant of William Bradford.
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4054Wayne ClarkAncestor:William Brewster, Myles StandishAge:75Location:Utah, United StatesI have seen Mayflower passengers on my line at familysearch.org. I would like to get more information on this.
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4052Dan RooneyAncestor:Richard Warren, William WhiteAge:61Location:Indiana, United StatesA tangible and indelible link to the history of the Americas.
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4050Stephen HickeyAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William BradfordAge:53Location:Connecticut, United StatesI 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.
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4049Bethany HackerAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, William Mullins, Richard WarrenLocation:Florida, United StatesSo much! Validating all the hard, nitty gritty genealogical work that I did is very rewarding.
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4047Thomas HemmAncestor:William BrewsterLocation:Colorado, United StatesProud to have the longest possible perspective of what being an American means.
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4042Kristen CanavanAncestor:John HowlandAge:49Location:New Jersey, United States
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4041Michael AnthonyAncestor:Myles StandishAge:47Location:Connecticut, United StatesIt 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.
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4040Leslie Vander Meulen RichardsAncestor:William Brewster, Richard WarrenAge:70Location:Missouri, United StatesAllows me to honor my family roots and know my family history.
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4038Colleen (Runne) GrayAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:61Location:New York, United StatesIt 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.
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4035Deloris Ann Hunter-HollingsworthAncestor:William BradfordAge:63Location:South Carolina, United StatesSense of knowing where we came from.
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4031Joe GrahamAncestor:George SouleAge:50Location:Massachusetts, United StatesIt's awesome to be a descendant of someone with enough courage to cross the pond in 1620
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4025Buddy McCallAncestor:George SouleAge:58Location:Arizona, United StatesI feel Proud that my family has contributed to the growth and prosperity of our great country.
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4024Sylvia BurnsideAncestor:John AldenAge:83Location:Colorado, United StatesPride to be a part of this country's beginnings
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4023George EllisAncestor:John Alden, Henry Samson, Myles StandishLocation:Indiana, United States
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4022Amanda TurnipseedAncestor:John Alden, Henry Samson, Myles StandishAge:44Location:Indiana, United States
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4018Regina PiantedosiAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:60Location:Massachusetts, United States
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4017Jeanne Stanton-IrickAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles StandishAge:52Location:Maryland, United StatesI 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.
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4015Geraldine BoyesAncestor:Richard More, Richard WarrenAge:72Location:Massachusetts, United StatesAlways 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
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4009Jane BickfordAncestor:John AldenAge:77Location:Vermont, United StatesI 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
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4004Carolyn HillAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:60Location:Massachusetts, United StatesMy father and mother belonged to the Mayflower Society. Richard Warren is my 13th generation grandfather.
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4001Susan Johnson-LuntAncestor:John AldenAge:56Location:Florida, United States
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3995Douglas SempleAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:61Location:Massachusetts, United StatesExciting and overwhelming !!
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3993Rebecca McKownAncestor:Francis Cooke, George SouleAge:71Location:Indiana, United States
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3991Katie BradleyAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:33Location:Arizona, United States
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3988Blakeslee WaltonAncestor:Francis Cooke, William WhiteAge:65Location:New Jersey, United StatesKnowing that my ancestors were adventurous and explorers brings a certain strength to the lineage. Also, the stories of them are historic and easily searchable.
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3987Jill PyleAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:65Location:Texas, United StatesI was surprised to learn I was descended from a Mayflower passenger and I'm proud of my heritage.
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3985Todd MartinAncestor:George SouleAge:48Location:Texas, United StatesMy 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.
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3983Dana Miller-BlairAncestor:John AldenAge:60Location:California, United States
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3980Kathy MuckalaAncestor:James ChiltonAge:70Location:Missouri, United StatesAlways 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.
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3979John FunkAncestor:John HowlandAge:75Location:California, United States
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3977James WilsonAncestor:John AldenAge:53Location:New York, United States
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3975David FrankAncestor:John AldenAge:63Location:North Carolina, United States
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3973Yvonne HolmesAncestor:William BradfordAge:71Location:Massachusetts, United StatesLinking my past to my present
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3972Jane PioliAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:68Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI love knowing that my ancestors were brave and adventurous enough to journey to an unknown land to start a new life.
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3971Kelly HawkesAncestor:John AldenAge:50Location:Oklahoma, United States
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3967Richard RichAncestor:John Alden, Stephen HopkinsAge:28Location:Arizona, United StatesBecause 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.
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3965Judith ColeAncestor:John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, William Brewster, Edward Doty, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Richard WarrenAge:64Location:Massachusetts, United States
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3960Susan BerntsenAncestor:William Bradford, William Brewster, Stephen HopkinsAge:53Location:Michigan, United StatesIn 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!
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3959Jessica MullenixAncestor:Isaac Allerton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Richard WarrenLocation:Iowa, United StatesI 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.
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3957Eric RichardsonAncestor:James ChiltonAge:51Location:Washington, United StatesIt's history of my family, that's important to me
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3955Jill DeVolAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:46Location:Ohio, United StatesI 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.
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3953Victoria WilsonAncestor:John HowlandAge:67Location:Ohio, United StatesTracks back in time help me move forward with knowledge and pride.
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3951Paul WadeAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, George SouleLocation:Massachusetts, United States
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3947Daniel MitchelAncestor:Francis CookeAge:69Location:California, United StatesIt 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.
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3943Susan Ashley EllisAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:77Location:Massachusetts, United StatesRecognizing 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!
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3941Douglas WoodworthAncestor:William BradfordAge:68Location:Wisconsin, United States
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3940John WilmotAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, Richard Warren, William WhiteAge:86Location:Rhode Island, United States
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3939Jennifer PointerAncestor:William BradfordAge:48Location:California, United StatesI have been a member of the DAR and I can trace back to Elizabeth Southworth
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3937Eileen SeeleyAncestor:Edward DotyAge:62Location:Minnesota, United States
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3934Robert RandallAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, Edward Doty, William Mullins, Myles StandishAge:67Location:California, United States
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3932Robert PfaffAncestor:Isaac Allerton, Francis Cooke, Stephen HopkinsAge:65Location:Indiana, United StatesI 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.
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3931Margaret ElderAncestor:Francis CookeLocation:Massachusetts, United States
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3928Robert DempsterAncestor:William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John TilleyAge:83Location:California, United StatesAs 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.
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3926Erin PittmanAncestor:William BrewsterAge:45Location:Maryland, United StatesI 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!
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3925Patricia QuinnAncestor:John AldenLocation:Delaware, United StatesI 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.
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3924Judith SchielAncestor:Edward FullerAge:74Location:Michigan, United StatesI loved finding all this out about my family and joining to be a member.
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3922Bonnie HuserAncestor:William BradfordLocation:California, United States
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3921Justin PeaveyAncestor:William BrewsterAge:20Location:Massachusetts, United States
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3920Stephanie Jones MartineauAncestor:Stephen HopkinsLocation:Minnesota, United States
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3919Cherry WalkerAncestor:William BradfordAge:48Location:Florida, United States
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3918Susan Galligan FjerstadAncestor:William Bradford, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Henry Samson, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:60Location:Minnesota, United StatesTotal 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.
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3916Jane RippeAncestor:Myles StandishAge:64Location:New Hampshire, United States
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3915Kristina SzilakAncestor:George SouleAge:44Location:Washington, United States
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3912Richard ClarkeAncestor:John Alden, Edward Fuller, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles StandishLocation:Georgia, United StatesI enjoy documenting the family history and sharing it with family. They might pay more attention, with Mayflower ancestors.
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3911Marty PetersonAncestor:Isaac Allerton, John Howland, John TilleyAge:65Location:Washington, United States
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3910Bonita BirnstengelAncestor:George SouleAge:72Location:Minnesota, United States
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3909Cathy Laughrey McKennaAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:60Location:Connecticut, United StatesIt 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 !!
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3907Linda LizzioAncestor:Edward Fuller, Stephen HopkinsAge:64Location:New York, United States
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3906Valerie Tompkins BrownAncestor:Peter Brown, Degory PriestAge:68Location:Indiana, United States
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3905Bob HolmesAncestor: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 StandishAge:63Location:New York, United StatesHonoring my descendants
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3904Bonnie Martin CornishAncestor:William MullinsAge:71Location:Pennsylvania, United StatesFamily pride and honor
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3903Tina M AndersonAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:54Location:Tennessee, United StatesIt 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.
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3902Stephen McCabeAncestor:Peter BrownAge:63Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI 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.
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3901Sharon BrickerAncestor:James Chilton, Francis CookeAge:77Location:Michigan, United StatesBelonging to the Mayflower family gives a deepened appreciation for the bravery and determination of the Pilgrims and those early settlers.
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3900Kimberly Johnson-WaegaertAncestor:William WhiteLocation:Tronville en Barrois, FranceIt is one piece of the many pieces of the puzzle that made me.
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3898Kathleen KirschAncestor:George Soule, Richard WarrenLocation:Wisconsin, United States
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3897Elizabeth MyersAncestor:John AldenAge:66Location:Wisconsin, United StatesWhen 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.
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3896Jason CasanoAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:42Location:Massachusetts, United StatesThe 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.
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3895Karen HammelAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsAge:68Location:Texas, United StatesOur 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.
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3894Cordelia FisherAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:75Location:Ohio, United States
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3893Caren FowlerAncestor:John TilleyAge:66Location:Oregon, United StatesKnowing 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.
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3892Kimberly ElderAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, John Howland, William Mullins, Degory Priest, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, William WhiteLocation:Massachusetts, United StatesIt 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.
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3891Gretchen GibbonsAncestor:Isaac AllertonLocation:Wisconsin, United StatesI 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)
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3888Suzanne MalekAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:62Location:Nevada, United StatesMy 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.
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3887Marilyn HackerAncestor:John AldenAge:67Location:Arizona, United StatesI discovered this connection late in life. I am proud of my family’s heritage.
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3886Cynthia CarlsonAncestor:John HowlandAge:68Location:Virginia, United StatesI'm glad that my ancestors were God-following folks who honored Him through their lives.
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3885Priscilla BurnetteAncestor:Stephen Hopkins, Richard WarrenAge:74Location:Maine, United StatesBrings ancestors to life and gives me the ability to share our history with my family.
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3882Deborah Marble HubbardAncestor:Edward Doty, Richard Warren, William WhiteAge:67Location:Idstein, GermanyWhen 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.
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3879Dawn ExarhopoulosAncestor:John Alden, John Billington, William WhiteAge:70Location:Arizona, United StatesSince 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.
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3876Leah BakerAncestor:John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, John Howland, William Mullins, George Soule, John Tilley, William WhiteAge:30Location:Virginia, United StatesIt means family, roots, history and pride!
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3875Jennifer DavilaAncestor:Francis Cooke, Richard WarrenLocation:Arizona, United States
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3873Robert LoseyAncestor:John Billington, Francis Cooke, Edward Fuller, Stephen HopkinsAge:79Location:Arizona, United StatesIt is helping complete my life story
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3872Margaret Jo CulbersonAncestor:John Alden, Francis Cooke, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:82Location:California, United StatesDescending 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.
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3871Carol ReidAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:60Location:Ontario, CanadaI 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.
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3868Wanda CagleAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:69Location:Arizona, United StatesI 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.
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3853Lily Clement-BrownAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:54Location:Texas, United StatesI feel proud to have such a rich, diverse ancestral history which has contributed so much to my country.
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3849Brenda SmithAncestor:William WhiteAge:60Location:Florida, United States
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3848Audree DublinAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, William Mullins, Richard WarrenAge:90Location:Florida, United StatesProud that I'm descended from people so brave, so strong and so daring.
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3845Diane Elizabeth Huntington LoringAncestor:James Chilton, Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Thomas Rogers, John TilleyAge:66Location:California, United StatesI 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
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3843Mark SandersAncestor:Peter BrownAge:65Location:California, United StatesHaving a direct link to the first European settlers in America makes me proud of the tenacity and and fortitude displayed by my ancestors.
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3839Alison CookAncestor:Degory PriestAge:38Location:Tennessee, United StatesIt'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.
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3838Cindy-Lu Deveneau-FitchAncestor:William BrewsterAge:59Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI 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.
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3836Penina ZussmanAncestor:John HowlandLocation:Colorado, United States
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3834Clare Livingston Bromley, IIIAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:69Location:Hawaii, United StatesRecord for my family.
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3833Scott Melendez-StewartAncestor:Stephen HopkinsLocation:District of Columbia, United States
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3832Charles PyneAncestor:Isaac AllertonAge:74Location:Massachusetts, United States
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3831Sherri HessickAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:64Location:Arizona, United States
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3829Carolyn LeavittAncestor:John Alden, Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Eaton, John Howland, Richard WarrenAge:72Location:Oregon, United StatesI 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.
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3828Bonnie ElstenAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:77Location:California, United StatesI am proud to be part of American history.
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3827William Warren PearceAncestor:John Alden, Richard WarrenLocation:Colorado, United States
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3824Tim ShermanAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsAge:60Location:Oregon, United StatesIt 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.
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3822Marilyn LabbeAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Richard WarrenAge:77Location:Connecticut, United StatesWhen 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.
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3820David Dunbar LivingstonAncestor:Francis EatonAge:68Location:Massachusetts, United States
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3819Cara AkridgeAncestor:Peter BrownLocation:Missouri, United States
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3817Harriet S. D. VaughanAncestor:John Alden, John Billington, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton, John Howland, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, John TilleyAge:64Location:Florida, United StatesI 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.
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3816Belinda WrightAncestor:Degory PriestLocation:British Columbia, Canada
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3815Beverly Jean Muendel-AtherstoneAncestor:William Brewster, John HowlandAge:72Location:Alberta, CanadaMy AMERICAN origins finally documented!
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3814Sherri ThompsonAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:64Location:Washington, United StatesIt 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.
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3811Doris Kelley LuomaAncestor:Myles StandishAge:85Location:Ohio, United StatesProud to know ancestors have been here so long
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3809Robin WithrowAncestor:Peter BrownAge:63Location:North Carolina, United States
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3808Carla NorthAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsLocation:Idaho, United States
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3807Donna BrandelliAncestor:John Alden, John Howland, William Mullins, John TilleyAge:54Location:Connecticut, United StatesThe 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.
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3805Lori KoontzAncestor:John HowlandAge:54Location:North Carolina, United StatesPride in my great country. My descendants were vital to creating America.
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3802Debbie LissendenAncestor:George SouleAge:56Location:Pennsylvania, United States
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3800Carole HaydenAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsAge:65Location:Oregon, United StatesI love feeling like a part of this important chapter in American history.
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3797Ann Wilson SwiftAncestor:John AldenAge:84Location:Alaska, United StatesI 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.
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3794Dennis NelsonAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:66Location:Kansas, United States
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3793Susan NelsonAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:67Location:Kansas, United States
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3792Barbara-Jeanne ClarkAncestor:John HowlandAge:60Location:Maine, United States
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3789Ross Calvin PetersonAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Degory PriestAge:62Location:Arizona, United StatesIt 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.
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3786W. Lawrence EnegrenAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:60Location:Massachusetts, United States
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3785Martha Hughes-ThomanAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsAge:63Location:Missouri, United StatesI 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!!!
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3784Dawn ThebergeAncestor:Thomas RogersLocation:Massachusetts, United StatesIt means my grandmother was correct!
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3781Linda LongleyAncestor:Henry SamsonLocation:California, United StatesHistory 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.
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3780Richardson SeleeAncestor:Francis CookeLocation:California, United StatesPride in being part of the people that discovered this great country.
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3776Pamela SmithAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:66Location:Florida, United StatesIt reminds me that I come from hardy stock, that they helped found our country.
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3775Glenna F GeigerAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:85Location:Pennsylvania, United StatesIt 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.
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3773Martha BilandAncestor:John Billington, John HowlandAge:61Location:Wisconsin, United StatesI 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!
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3772Bob TerdwellAncestor:John BillingtonLocation:Massachusetts, United StatesI 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.
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3771Karen PogoloffAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Degory Priest, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:67Location:Virginia, United StatesUntil 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.
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3770Flora May WinslowAncestor:Thomas Rogers, William WhiteAge:0Location:Massachusetts, United StatesThe first Winslow born since our family rediscovered its heritage. On February 4th, we were ready with our baby girl's special name.
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3769R.J. WinslowAncestor:Thomas Rogers, William WhiteAge:2Location:Massachusetts, United StatesR.J. Winslow VI and his sisters will visit Plymouth this summer. He's our own Peregrine White.
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3768Amaryllis WinslowAncestor:Thomas Rogers, William WhiteAge:2Location:Massachusetts, United StatesMilly and R.J. will join big sister Lilly visiting Plymouth this summer.
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3767"Tiger" Lilly WinslowAncestor:Thomas Rogers, William WhiteAge:7Location:Massachusetts, United StatesLilly is our Pilgrim Princess. She loves the Mayflower Society House Garden.
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3766Quint WinslowAncestor:Thomas Rogers, William WhiteAge:42Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI 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!
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3765Lane Arthur Frank (born Lewe)Ancestor:William BradfordAge:54Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI 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.
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3764Jean Foote-MorrowAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:64Location:Washington, United StatesI am excited to be able to verify my families linage.
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3763April HarrisonAncestor:George SouleAge:65Location:Utah, United StatesLearning 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.
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3762Andrea ListerAncestor:William BrewsterLocation:British Columbia, CanadaThe 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.
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3758Douglas WhiteAncestor:William WhiteLocation:California, United States
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3757Henry Weld FullerAncestor:Edward FullerAge:71Location:Nova Scotia, CanadaGood to know that I retain my Fuller Mayflower heritage in an extremely direct line from Edward Fuller
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3755Russ SheldonAncestor:Edward DotyAge:46Location:Oregon, United States
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3754Christine SchlosserAncestor:Francis Cooke, George Soule, Richard WarrenAge:60Location:Wisconsin, United States
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3753Kelley SheldonAncestor:John TilleyAge:47Location:Oregon, United States
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3752Cali FoltzAncestor:John AldenAge:17Location:Oregon, United StatesBeing 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.
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3751Melissa BryanAncestor:Myles StandishAge:42Location:Oregon, United States
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3750CarolLyn WilliamsAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, William Brewster, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Richard More, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:67Location:Oregon, United StatesInterested in our country history
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3749Dallin LarsenAncestor:John Alden, Isaac Allerton, Francis Cooke, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, John TilleyAge:20Location:Arkansas, United States
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3748Michael WallAncestor:Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen HopkinsAge:23Location:Utah, United StatesIts amazing to be a part of this great project, i'm excited to see where the many ancestors are from!
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3747Isaac NelsonAncestor:John Alden, James Chilton, Stephen Hopkins, Henry Samson, Myles StandishAge:20Location:California, United StatesIt makes me feel more American.
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3746Lois HamiltonAncestor:John Alden, John Howland, Richard More, William Mullins, John Tilley, Richard WarrenLocation:Massachusetts, United States
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3743Linda WhiteAncestor:Edward Doty, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:66Location:Arkansas, United StatesTo me it means having a connection with one of the earliest permanent settlements in the United States.
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3742Nancy RyanAncestor:William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John HowlandAge:63Location:Arizona, United StatesIt increases my appreciation of the work and sacrifice they made coming to the new land.
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3741Diane HigginsAncestor:Edward FullerAge:53Location:Florida, United States
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3740Alice SheldonAncestor:Edward DotyAge:72Location:Oregon, United StatesI know where I came from and it is important to me.
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3737Gregory WhitehouseAncestor:Isaac Allerton, John Billington, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:66Location:Nova Scotia, CanadaKnowing 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.
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3578Stephanie OettelAncestor:John Howland, John Tilley, William WhiteLocation:Minnesota, United States
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3564Barbara (McNutt) HoganAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:80Location:Alabama, United StatesBeing 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.
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3507Mary Jane McNayAncestor:Edward DotyAge:75Location:Indiana, United StatesI am honoring my maternal line by being verified as a Mayflower Descendant.
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3472Michael LeoneAncestor:William BrewsterAge:46Location:Ohio, United StatesIn 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.
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3445Anne ClevelandAncestor:Isaac Allerton, Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Francis Eaton, Degory Priest, Thomas Rogers, Richard WarrenAge:60Location:California, United StatesI'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.
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3419Alan CantrellAncestor:John AldenAge:71Location:Arizona, United States
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3416Sara Soule-ChapmanAncestor:John Alden, William Mullins, George SouleAge:65Location:Minnesota, United StatesKnowing 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.
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3409Libby WillisAncestor:John Alden, James Chilton, Francis Cooke, William Mullins, George SouleAge:58Location:Texas, United StatesI 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.
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3408Ramona HendersonAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William Bradford, Francis Eaton, Thomas Rogers, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, John TilleyAge:66Location:Wyoming, United StatesI 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.
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3405Barbara Friis nee OrmsbyAncestor:Thomas Rogers, Richard WarrenAge:68Location:South Carolina, United Stateslearning more about the history of my family, honoring my ancestors and fulfilling a desire of my grandmother
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3390Tad ReynalesAncestor:William BrewsterAge:68Location:California, United StatesWe 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.
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3389Laura VanDuivendyk DanielsAncestor:James ChiltonAge:44Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI 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.
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3384Esther IrishAncestor:John Alden, John Billington, William Bradford, William Brewster, Edward Doty, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:64Location:Massachusetts, United StatesConnection to a change in the world view. Family is courageous. I am also related to other Mayflower passengers that are not my direct ancestors.
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3380Lynda MowAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, Francis Eaton, Stephen Hopkins, Richard More, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Richard WarrenLocation:Washington, United StatesEach 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.
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3379Harlan HogueAncestor:John AldenAge:78Location:California, United StatesI enjoy finding connections of my family to historic events and the places they lived.
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3367Karen WatsonAncestor:Thomas RogersAge:61Location:Massachusetts, United StatesMy family was an important part of building America.
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3360Angelique HowenAncestor:John Howland, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:47Location:Texas, United StatesWhile 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.
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3358Ron NormanAncestor:William WhiteAge:64Location:North Carolina, United StatesI think it would be great to pass down to my kids and grandkids.
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3355Kathleen InnisAncestor:William BrewsterAge:66Location:Wisconsin, United StatesTo be such an incredible part of the American story would be simply incredible!
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3353Miles StandishAncestor:Myles StandishAge:75Location:California, United States
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3352Sally Ann Early GuineyAncestor:Francis EatonAge:70Location:Arizona, United States
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3350Sarah CorbinAncestor:Henry SamsonLocation:Oregon, United States
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3344Marianne SweetAncestor:William Bradford, Francis CookeLocation:New Jersey, United Statesinterconnection, courage, history
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3337Letitia LowryAncestor:William BrewsterAge:58Location:Florida, United StatesMy 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.
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3333Dennis MeldrumAncestor:John AldenAge:64Location:Utah, United StatesI love History and Genealogy and it means a lot to be descended from the Alden Family who meant so much to our History.
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3327Shannon MichaelAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsAge:55Location:Washington, United StatesJohn 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.
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3324Douglas HuntAncestor:John Alden, James Chilton, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, George Soule, Richard WarrenAge:68Location:Oregon, United StatesHeritage 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.
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3301Albert "Perk" BinghamAncestor:Francis CookeAge:83Location:Washington, United StatesAs a member of the SAR I just found a link to Francis Cooke through his grandson Henry, whose daughter Rachel married Elijah Kibbe.
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3299Jonathan TreatAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:66Location:Massachusetts, United StatesA personal connection to brave and adventurous ancestors
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3298Robert Bradford TaylorAncestor:William BradfordAge:75Location:California, United StatesIt 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.
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3295Angela WebendorferAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:47Location:Ohio, United States
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3290Kristin Krause JonesAncestor:William Brewster, James Chilton, Francis Eaton, Thomas RogersAge:71Location:Delaware, United StatesThis 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.
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3288Elizabeth NaruszkiewiczAncestor:Stephen HopkinsAge:73Location:Florida, United StatesMember of DAR and would find this to be the pinnacle of my life
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3282Sharon PedersenAncestor:John Alden, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Henry Samson, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenAge:64Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI 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!
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3281Elaine Farren-BealAncestor:Francis EatonAge:83Location:Maine, United StatesIt 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.
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3272Leone Van Epps PearceAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenLocation:Arizona, United States
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3271Ruth GroganAncestor:Francis Eaton, Edward Fuller, Samuel Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, Richard More, Thomas Rogers, Henry SamsonAge:67Location:California, United StatesKnowing who and where all my ancestors are from.
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3265Lee BennettAncestor:William Bradford, William Brewster, Francis Eaton, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, Degory Priest, John TilleyAge:78Location:Michigan, United StatesI 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.
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3264Catherine Prescott-AdamietzAncestor:William WhiteAge:67Location:Minnesota, United Statesit's great to have ancestors who were a big part of history and braved the elements to come to the New World
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3257Myra LindgrenAncestor:William BrewsterLocation:Wyoming, United StatesIt's honoring all of my ancestors who link me to William Brewster and his family
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3253Judith Whiting Phelps LetchworthAncestor:James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard Warren, William WhiteAge:83Location:Virginia, United StatesProud 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.
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3248Laurine Crandall CurtisAncestor:John AldenAge:71Location:Maryland, United StatesPart 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!
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3247Lauralee ClaytonAncestor:James ChiltonLocation:Maine, United StatesIt's like holding hands with history, and feeling deep pride in the courage and adventuresome spirit of our Mayflower ancestors.
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3244Ralph WilsonAncestor:John AldenAge:72Location:Florida, United States
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3243Sarah Jane ClapperAncestor:Edward FullerAge:85Location:Colorado, United StatesMy 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.
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3238Kenneth WhittemoreAncestor:Francis Cooke, Edward Doty, Edward Fuller, Stephen Hopkins, William WhiteAge:69Location:California, United StatesIt 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!
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3237Stephen HaynesAncestor:William Brewster, Edward Doty, Stephen HopkinsAge:72Location:Minnesota, United StatesWe'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.
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3234Susan MacdonaldAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, George Soule, Myles Standish, Richard WarrenLocation:California, United StatesThe 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.
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3233J. Amy NewmanAncestor:John BillingtonAge:63Location:British Columbia, CanadaI 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!
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3226Nancy Ward RemlingAncestor:John Howland, George Soule, John TilleyAge:52Location:New York, United States
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3222Bart HensonAncestor:Isaac Allerton, William Brewster, John HowlandAge:76Location:Texas, United StatesIt 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.
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3220Nancy MachnickiAncestor:Edward FullerLocation:Kansas, United States
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3214Kathy TarrellAncestor:Stephen HopkinsLocation:South Dakota, United StatesI 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!!
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3213Lillian BialyAncestor:Edward FullerAge:67Location:New Jersey, United States
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3208Deanna JasperAncestor:James Chilton, Degory PriestAge:40Location:California, United StatesBoth 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.
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3207Wayland K AdamsAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsAge:73Location:New Mexico, United StatesKnowing 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.
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3202Anne Hastings MurrayAncestor:John HowlandAge:74Location:Washington, United StatesIt's exciting. I value being part of this community and hope to be able to contact unknown cousins.
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3198Douglas LeachAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:70Location:Arizona, United StatesSince 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.
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3194Susan StrangeAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, William Mullins, George SouleLocation:Maryland, United StatesOne 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.
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3186Gwendolyn SparksAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, John Howland, William Mullins, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:72Location:New York, United StatesDeep roots in this country and understanding my heritage.
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3185George Alexander Lewis, IIIAncestor:William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, John Howland, John Tilley, Richard WarrenAge:81Location:Massachusetts, United StatesI am happy to be able to preserve my Mayflower history for future generations.
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3176Jennifer LyonsAncestor:Francis Cooke, Richard WarrenAge:66Location:New York, United StatesI 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.
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3172Grant Hayter-MenziesAncestor:William BrewsterAge:53Location:British Columbia, CanadaLike 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.
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3171Susan PowellAncestor:William MullinsAge:78Location:Washington, United StatesMakes me proud to be part of the larger story of what it took to settle our powerful county, America USA
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3164Scott CallahanAncestor:Francis Eaton, William WhiteAge:44Location:California, United States
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3159Karen Harriman NunanAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, Stephen Hopkins, William Mullins, Thomas Rogers, Richard WarrenAge:68Location:Tennessee, United StatesI love learning the story of my ancestors and how they struggled to get our country started.
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3151Barbara DroyAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:59Location:Louisiana, United StatesBeing 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.
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3146Barbara Gavitt RuchalaAncestor:George SouleLocation:Massachusetts, United StatesKnowing 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.
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3145Carol BradfordAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, William Mullins, Richard WarrenLocation:New York, United StatesTheir strength and courage inspires me every day when there are difficult choices to make and principles to uphold.
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3141Geraldine Wright WachtmannAncestor:Edward DotyLocation:Arizona, United States
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3140Donald DanielsAncestor:Samuel FullerAge:65Location:Kansas, United StatesIt places my history in the context of American history. It has been the inspiration to study Puritan and Separatist theology and doctrine.
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3139Norman Sterling Cole Jr.Ancestor:William Brewster, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke, Stephen Hopkins, Richard WarrenAge:67Location:Florida, United StatesTrying to find more information for my family tree and family members. The line that I go by under the Mayflower Society is William Brewster.
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3137Karon Ramsey JonesAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:53Location:Louisiana, United StatesI 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.
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3128Julie LowellAncestor:John Alden, William Brewster, William Mullins, Henry Samson, George Soule, Myles StandishAge:51Location:Massachusetts, United StatesIt 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.
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3125Kimberly AllenAncestor:Isaac Allerton, Richard WarrenAge:47Location:Michigan, United StatesI 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.
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3121Rebecca MartinAncestor:William WhiteAge:63Location:Nebraska, United StatesBeing 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.
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3120Beverly RobertsonAncestor:Francis CookeLocation:New Jersey, United States
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3119Janet McAuley-DubinskiAncestor:John Alden, William MullinsLocation:Ohio, United Statesit means a lot - my first grandchild was named after John Quincy Adams.
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3117Geneva RichardsonAncestor:John Alden, William Bradford, William Brewster, John Howland, Thomas Rogers, John TilleyAge:49Location:Utah, United Statesjust knowing that they are my family, means a lot to me
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3114Nancy L NixAncestor:John Howland, John TilleyAge:70Location:Georgia, United StatesVery proud of being a descendant of earliest settlers. Love to be a member to make my descendants proud, too.
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3112Cathleen McFaddenAncestor:John AldenLocation:Idaho, United StatesMy 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.
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3109Rachel FullerAncestor:Samuel FullerAge:39Location:Rhode Island, United States
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3108Edward AshleyAncestor:William BradfordAge:70Location:Virginia, United Stateshistorically interesting
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3107Beth KochAncestor:John HowlandAge:52Location:Colorado, United StatesIt 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.
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3102Terry FitchAncestor:William Bradford, William Brewster, Edward Fuller, John Howland, John TilleyAge:37Location:Massachusetts, United StatesWhenever 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.
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3101John LambertusAncestor:Richard WarrenAge:54Location:California, United States
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3095Barbara D SchwartzAncestor:Francis Cooke, Richard WarrenAge:88Location:New York, United StatesI 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.
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3087Jack LaterAncestor:William Bradford, James Chilton, Richard WarrenLocation:Utah, United StatesIt's neat that I am a part of such an important part of history
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3086William CrawfordAncestor:John Billington, Richard WarrenAge:56Location:Rhode Island, United StatesIt makes me really feel like I am a part of history. I'm very proud of my heritage.
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3084Jan WarrenAncestor:James Chilton, Stephen Hopkins, Richard WarrenAge:62Location:Maine, United States
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3078Bonnie Fernandez