“I have roots to the Mayflower pilgrims, and also to the local indigenous tribes. This rich heritage of movers and shakers who persevered under unimaginable conditions tells me that I have resilience in my DNA. This history of resilience and ingenuity has helped me accomplish my goals. ”

“I'd like to honor the woman on the Mayflower who bore the children from whom I descend: Priscilla Mullins, Mary Norris, Mary Allerton (the longest surviving passenger), and Susanna Jackson who gave birth aboard the ship. After all there would be no living descendants today if it weren’t for the women from whom we descend!”

“I'm pleased I can link my family histories with those that took the adventurous trip to these shores.”

“Link to the past.”

“I love history and this connects me to history.”

“I feel a deep connection to the history of our country and New England in particular. My ancestors on both my mother's and father's families have lived in this region since the Great Migration. And on my mothers side, they have been here since the Mayflower arrived.”

“Huge family history interest. Just started last year on tracing my lineage back to Mayflower passengers. Love knowing where my family is linked to.”

“I am honored to be a descendant of the Mayflower and glad Edward Doty survived!”

“I have fell in love with researching my history. I find it so fascinating to learn about all the many ancestors that came before me and to find out that they were also a part of starting this great nation and the sacrifice they endured and the courage to leave to try and make a better life for themselves and their families is incredible.”

“I love being connected to this courageous group of men and women!”

“I admire the bravery of our Pilgrim ancestors (even though they had a low tolerance for diverse beliefs) and like to think that I inherited some of their better qualities.”