“Being part of the rich history of our founding fathers and how their descendants continue their legacy. ”

“My Ancestry is instrumental in my life and patriotism for America. I have been researching since 1986. I plan on joining the Jamestown Society as well.”

“Both pride in my heritage and awareness of the part my ancestor played in the history of the colonies.”

“It is because of their bravery and sacrifice that I am here in America and have the freedom to worship God how I want. And there is also Thanksgiving.”

“An amazing connection to the early history of Europeans in the Americas.”

“I love the history of my New England family. They were at the epicenter of the USA when it was being born. They played an important role in our culture. ”

“I am waiting for the approval of my application to the Mayflower Society. I just think it is so fascinating that my ancestor made that amazing journey in 1620, and everything they endured in the settlement of Plymouth. Wonderful family history.”

“It connects me to the earliest European settlers of America. My paternal ancestors were part of the large emigration of Sicilians who left Italy about 1890 - 1910. I was surprised to learn that my maternal lines have lived in America since the early 17th Century. I am a lifelong student of the United States founding and its philosophy.”

“I was raised with the knowledge that my Holbrook line led back to John and Priscilla Mullins. Now, after 40 years of my own research, I have discovered that I am related to at least twice of them, plus I have found others. I really can't put into words what this connection to history means to me!”