General Society of Mayflower Descendants Founded at Plymouth, Massachusetts 1897

Any person able to document their descent from one or more of the following Mayflower Pilgrims is eligible to apply for membership in the Mayflower Society:

John Alden Isaac Allerton Mary (Norris) Allerton John Billington William Bradford William Brewster Peter Browne James Chilton Francis Cooke Edward Doty

Francis Eaton Moses Fletcher Edward Fuller Samuel Fuller Stephen Hopkins Elizabeth (Fisher) Hopkins John Howland Richard More William Mullins Degory Priest

Thomas Rogers Henry Samson George Soule Myles Standish John Tilley Joan (Hurst) Tilley Richard Warren William White Edward Winslow

Many families hold a tradition that they are descended from the Pilgrims, which often kindles an interest in finding out more. Sometimes the stories of a Mayflower heritage are true and it is easy to document a descent. More often the documentation is missing and must be researched and supplied to prove your line. The good news is it that advanced research techniques, improved genealogy library collections and computerized resources have made it easier to track down your Pilgrim roots. The best documentation to look for is vital records such as the birth, marriage, and death certificates for each person. Other documentation might be published genealogies, family documents and other official records. If you have a relative who is a member of the Society, you may be able to use their lineage documentation to help you with your research. Fill out the preliminary review form online and submit it. It will be reviewed as quickly as possible, and you will receive a report on the findings with complete instructions on how to proceed. Memberships are handled through individual state societies. The address of your state society can be found on our contacts page. If you would like to make an inquiry about membership, please call 508-746-3188.

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General Society of Mayflower Descendants PO Box 3297 Plymouth, Massachusetts 02361-3297 508 746-3188

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