Do You Have Mayflower Ancestry? Here is How to Prove It | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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Are you a Mayflower ancestry descendant, or do you think you may be one? You have to do the research to make sure because many families have a "Mayflower ancestor" myth. Join me today as I show you how to gather the evidence to make sure you can claim that Mayflower ancestor as your own family.
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Me and my dad did research on our ancestors and our ancestors are from the Mayflower.
My line has been proven countless times by professional geneaologists that I claim my Mayflower Ancestors with pride! It's a bit weird thinking that the people I walk by are unaware that a descendant of the Pilgrims they probably learned since they were children are walking right by them. Ps. My ancestors were John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley.
I'm a descendant of Edward Fuller from Mayflower, along with his Wife & their Son, Samuel ❤
My great grandfather on my mothers, mothers, side was William Dickinson and I found out that the Dickinson name goes back to John Dickinson who came over on the Mayflower alone at 14 years old. He married Elizabeth Howl and who was the daughter of John Howl and and Elizabeth Tillie.
George Soule - 7th great grandpa (proven with thorough research)
I'm related to the first human who ever existed.
Well, I can trace my family back to Eve. I had a bottleneck with Noah.
Hey maybe we're related!
@@darrellhamner4608 we are. If you go back to Adam and Eve, probably one of those two. Later, maybe one if Noah's sons, even Noah himself? It's like 12 to 14 generations to the Plymouth Colony's first English colonists. Clint Eastwood, Emma Jean Baker and at least a third of the presidents trace to the Mayflower. There are missions of us! All distant cousins. My wife and I, our families crossed a few times, trace back to the Mayflower: first meeting in a Virginia public elementary school, 5th Grade, 1964. If we can trace back to the Mayflower and Plymouth Colony, we are related. But, also other common ancestors. If you can trace to a royal, that opens so many more doors. Like "evil" King John of Magna Carta fame: family. So much inbreeding! Lol!
@@davidbenner2289 I was attempting to be funny. Everyone's related. Doubt I have a Mayflower connection as my line landed in Virginia in mid 1600s. I find it curious that the Virginia landing pre-dates the Plymouth one but is mostly ignored. Most people think the "Pilgrims" were first thanks to our educational system. The first colonists fell to their knees on a Virginia beach and gave thanks for surviving. That was really the first Thanksgiving in America.
@@darrellhamner4608 I know. My mother's family is into genealogy. Oddly, we never take into account a possible spoiler of someone else out of the marriage that may have broken the line. It's neat to know but really is not "important" in the grand scheme. We are all born sinners in a fallen World. My wife's side did not accept me because I was a common firefightrer-paramedic. They not knowing if my past overseas nor my father, an actual legend in clandestine services, highest and most decorated in his group, and still deep undercover at the time (mom was no slouch, being in the same agency overseas for ten years: toughest woman I have ever known). When it was found I was a direct relation to the Mayflower and signers of the Mayflower Compact (later the Suffolk Resolves that was the blueprint to the Declaration of Independence, and earlier, signers of the Magna Carta), I was allowed to sit at the table with them (Lol, a joke). Then, when I was found to be wearing a gold badge of an officer, I could then be welcomed into the fold. How special. Like I really cared. I didn't and don't. It's nice to know what our ancestors left us and how it is our duty to pass it on to the next generation. We all come from the same dirt, "dust of the ground" and our bodies will return to it, in the end. Generation after generation after generation.
I know a few families in Massachusetts that hinge their ENTIRE identity on their Mayflower ancestry... until they found out their grandparents made it up.
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Classic ...then u got families like mine with permiscuis women who were rather playfu in their youth and u can't track nothing bc u don't know who's who hahahah
I am a descendant of John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley and her parents. Man, I'm so proud of them! My grandparents actually have Elizabeth Tilleys journal in their possession!
That's so cool!
Me too! That's amazing about the journal. Has it been photographed, page by page?
@@homesteadrevivals So, my grandparents had a typed copy of the journal that they got from my grandfathers cousin. They couldn't find the copy in their geneaology works which I am a bit disappointed about because I would have probably posted it on FamilySearch.
Family Search tells me John Howland is my 9th Gt Grandfather. Still have more research to do.
@@RTschetter1 Nice! Once you prove it, it is very humbling. I feel a lot closer to them after researching them.
I am related to William & Mary Brewster on my mother’s side, Pilgrim Fathers, original settlers of Plymouth, came over on the Mayflower. William was the first Puritan Pastor in America. Such a cool thing to find while doing our ancestory, had no idea until today!
That's an incredible discovery in your family history! William and Mary Brewster's contributions as part of the Mayflower's passengers and their role in early American history are fascinating. Learning that you're a descendant of such pivotal figures must add a new layer of meaning to your ancestry research. It's discoveries like these that make exploring our family roots so rewarding. Thanks for sharing this fantastic connection with us. Happy Searching!
We are descesndants of William Brewster. In order to join the Mayflower Society, we had to prove our lineage, so my grandmother and aunt researched and created what looks like a long rolled up blueprint showing all of our family connections going back to him. It was before the interent was around to help with something like that but I'm glad we still have that as a keepsake. I love the conversation it brings. I met an Englishman who says the pub, where they all drank the night before departing, still stands and invited us to stay with him and he would take us there. Really cool.
Absolutely! Tracing your lineage back to William Brewster, a Mayflower passenger, is a remarkable family achievement, especially impressive given that your grandmother and aunt meticulously researched and mapped out your ancestry without the aid of the internet, creating a detailed, blueprint-like document. This legacy, a testament to their dedication, serves not only as a precious family keepsake but also as an engaging conversation piece. For instance, your encounter with an Englishman who spoke of a pub where the Mayflower passengers reportedly spent their last night before their historic journey is a vivid illustration of how genealogy can connect us with fascinating historical narratives and places. The invitation to visit this pub in England weaves your ancestral past with present experiences, highlighting the incredible way in which exploring our genealogy can enrich our lives, bridging centuries and connecting us to both historical and contemporary communities. Your family's story is a wonderful example of the depth and richness that comes from delving into our ancestral roots. Happy Searching!
William Brewster and Mary are my 12th GG Grandparents
I have a trusted and loved relative who does such research, and he recently handed me a printout that traces all my fathers back to William Brewster. I am so amazed at the dedication evident in such an undertaking.
I took an ancestry DNA test, they came back as Peregrine White as my 9th great grandfather on my father's side and William Brewster as my 11th great grandfather on my mom's side. Was certified by ancestry's professional genealogists. My father's family came from New York and mother's family from Pennsylvania. Absolutely surprising
Hey, me too! Related to Peregrine. Father’s side from New York and Mother’s side Pennsylvania (Virginia) and Massachusetts
Peregrine here too. And I still have the White name.
Peregrine White was my 9th great grandfather also and I tell everyone my ancestors are responsible for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Also took the DNA test and validated a family story of why 3 generations after 1776
had the name TURK on gravestones. And something in my blood from Asia Minor.
That in the Alpha Type would have killed me by age 12. The Beta Type makes me
shiver until hot summers arrive. I'm better suited for Global Warming than most.
Grandmother Susanna White was one of four women who survived to the next winter to prepare and cook the first Thanksgiving dinner.
I discovered I am descended from TEN Mayflower passengers. Four on my mother's side and six on my father's. They include John Alden, who married Priscilla Mullins, her father and mother, also Stephen Hopkins, his daughter Constance and son Gyles, also Francis Cooke and his son John, and lastly, RIchard Warren. I feel quite proud of them all for their courage to come to a strange land, face incredible hardships and danger, yet trusted God and created a new nation!
We are distant relatives/
@@tominva4121 Hello cousin!
Hello cousin.I am related to Richard Warren.
Stephen Hopkins is my 12th great grandfather! Hi cousins!! ❤
That's absolutely remarkable! 🌼 Discovering that you're descended from not one, but ten Mayflower passengers is an incredible genealogical journey. Your ancestors played a significant role in the early history of the United States, and their courage, resilience, and faith are truly inspiring.
John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, in particular, are often celebrated as a symbol of love and determination in the face of adversity. Their story has captured the hearts of many and is a testament to the spirit of early American pioneers.
Stephen Hopkins and his family, along with Francis Cooke and Richard Warren, contributed to the foundation of a new nation, helping shape its history and values.
Your pride in their legacy is well-deserved. It's a connection to history that not only enriches your understanding of the past but also connects you to the broader narrative of the United States' early days.
If you ever want to delve deeper into the stories of these Mayflower passengers or explore more about their experiences and the historical context of their time, feel free to ask. Genealogy is a fascinating way to bridge the gap between the past and the present, and your ancestral connections are a wonderful link to America's history.
- Will
My husband was a descendent of Stephen Hopkins and member of the General Society of Mayflower dependents. He, Stephen Hopkins also was in Jamestown the same time my descendent was. I did his genealogy and finally got definitive proof to be accepted into the society. Husband’s family is still in Massachusetts today where he was born in Salem and also a descendent of Roger Connant, the founder of Salem.
My ancestor Edward Doty was indentured servant of Stephen Hopkins... And I'm descended from John and Eleanor Bradford Billington...My early Jamestown ancestors were the Fullers (they died the first winter, I'm descended from their eldest son.)and Cicely Jordon Farrar through Temperance Bailey...Our ancestors knew each other for sure!
I am too. Perhaps your husband and I are a series of cousins once removed.
I am descended through Stephan’s Hopkins daughter Constance
@@wplants9793 Same for me!
Stephen is my 12th great grandfather ❤
Descendant of Captain Myles Standish, 12th generation. My mother is a Standish! My cousin has written books on this subject, very interesting. Blessings to all.
My cousin's grandmother was Melba Standish Sampson who goes directly back to Myles.
Hello Cousin, I'm from Meyles Standish daughter Lucy. She's buried not far from me. I have two wonderful cousins who have been helping me for a few years. We all just found each other. My gram had just passed away when I started doing my history. So alot on my own until my Great Aunt told me about, my cousin. He's done alot on our side of history.
I just recently found out I am a direct descendant of Myles Standish as well, my bio dad, had a great great grandfather, A Luther Bird from MA, had married Lydia Harvey Randall who’s great grand mother was Experience Standish.
We never had any such myth in our family. I have been researching my family's history for years. My initial shock was how my family managed to migrate over such vast areas prior to adequate means of transportation, including the railroad. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would trace so many as far back as the early colonial days. I was even more shocked to discover their migration from Plymouth and learn that I have 6 Mayflower passengers from the same direct line. Many of these families migrated and traveled together.
They intermarried, so if someone has a line to one of them, there are usually multiple lines over the course of several generations.
@@mlr4524 I have several and was wondering that
Same!
@@mlr4524 You didn't have too much of a choice, the one side of my family that's traceable came over in the 1730s or 40s to Virginia and then Kentucky, much later than the Mayflower bunch and my ancestors didn't have much choice. They had links to the Boons and the Lincolns, you get that "I don't really believe you" look when telling people. If you lived in the same area you had links to those families, you had no choice, you looked out for each other for starters.
Your family's history is a testament to the adventurous spirit and determination of your ancestors. Tracing your lineage back to early colonial days and discovering connections to multiple Mayflower passengers is a remarkable achievement in genealogy. It's a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who settled and migrated during challenging times in American history. The realization that many of these families migrated and traveled together adds a rich layer to your family's story, reflecting the close-knit bonds and shared journeys of your ancestors as they embarked on new adventures and sought opportunities in different regions of the United States. Your dedication to researching your family's history has uncovered a tapestry of stories that weave together the past and the present, showcasing the fascinating journey of your ancestors-a journey that resonates with the broader history of American migration and settlement. - Will
My ancestors missed the boat. My great-great grandmother's family came from Leiden, The Netherlands and she had an English name. They were part of the group that went from England to The Netherlands.
Mine too
Mine too
George Morton
According to FamilySearch William Brewster is my 13th great grandfather. I can't wait to find the time to research that
Myles Standish, John Alden, William Mullins, Richard Warren, Isaac Allerton, John Howland, Degory Preist, Henry Samson, George Soule, Peter Brown, Francis Cooke are all either 10th or 11th grandfathers of mine. My family never left Plymouth Mass. I made it as far as Providence only recently. I’m also related to many other interesting people in the area who helped found this nation. Quite a few connections to the Salem witch trials too. I recently discovered that my parents are related to a couple of the same passengers, so they’re distant cousins. 😂
Oh, I forgot James Chilton!
Hi, relative.
Ya once you find one there will be another 😂. I was content with Peter Browne, Francis Cooke and John Billington. I kept looking and I found 4 more Mayflower families. I’m on the West coast of Canada, a long way from Plymouth! Pretty amazing.
We have Pilgrim and Witch too. Still in Massachusetts!
Pretty sure I have a few more connections to yours. Just can't remember right now & too lazy to go ✓. I was mostly doing the genealogy thing to prove my mom right about the Indigenous American connection. Then I found out about the Mayflower connections. 🙃. Silly in a way, cause we are all related, cause we are one species. 🌻
My 11th great grands were Edward & Mrs. Fuller. Both died early in 1621, but their 12-year-old son survived.
I am a Mayflower direct descendant. My direct lineage, Francis Cooke, John Cooke, or Richard Warren. I have 3.
Yes ,I am on grandmother from dad side. I look it up .
Ha! I think Warren is one of the names I remember. We are cousins.
@@davidbenner2289 Richard Warren's daughter was married to John Cook. That is how it ties in for me to be a descendant of all 3. Glad to meet ya Cousin. I'm from Texas.
@@invicta_vita we trace back several people along the Atlantic Seaboard. The earliest James Fort, later Jamestown, and Plymouth Colony. Also Pennsylvania and so on. Also the Mattiponi, Pamunky, Powahatan and a few generations later, Cherokee. I was meticulous in my searching since my wife and oldest daughter had an interest. My wife is in the final stage of Alzheimer's and my oldest daughter moved to Missouri after she married a sailor she met when she was a Marine. I should get back into it. Only for fun. Follow each child and their spouse. Backtrack through their parents and some lines will hook back around and surprise you. I have been to Texas once. To help in building a church in Donna. Fell in love with the barbeque. Only had it once: I'll wait for Heaven to repeat that one heavenly experience afforded to us here on Earth. Some of my kids visited for a few months at a time. None expressed an interest to go back. Ha! I think one said there were a lot of made up cowboys and no manly men (she grew up around my parents, my siblings and her seven brothers and one sister. Lol! But, politics could force me to Texas if we go much more socialist: family has been fighting World Wide Communism since 1950, overseas, clandestinely, mostly out of uniform). Were probably cousins. If you also trace back to early Virginia, probably there as well. Some of the off shoots, more cousins, probably were in the Texas Revolution. Sam Houston was born and raised on the Timber Ridge in Virginia. And some if the Texas folk fought along some if my Virginia folk in the Civil War, probably riding across my property. Or being killed by my Union side. Through the centuries we have been efficient at killing in the wars, some being killed back. Some of my sons went off to kill in Afghanistan and remained proficient, now having to live with the physical and emotional scars. If it's genetic, we have it.
@Jennifer Eddy what is so funny?
The funny thing is, my family never said anything about our Mayflower ancestors. I recently found out myself that Isaac Allerton and Francis Cooke are my ancestors. I always had it in my mind that my family immigrated to America sometime during the 1900s.
There are 13 million descendants. I'm one, Francis Billington is my 9th great grandfather on my father's side.
Ancestry.com just told me the exact same thing.
I’m also descended from him.
I am a registered child of the Mayflower.
I am the 13th generation grandson, direct blood line of Francis Eaton, the ships carpenter, and the second name signed on the Mayflower Compact
I am supposedly a descendant of Francis Eaton also
We at least worked together. John Alden, as well as others.
I am also supposed to be related to Francis Eaton. One of our generations was Levi Eaton born in 1758 in Mass. If you want to compare info my email is: glyndoneaton@yahoo.com
Amazing - I just found a document on the CIA reading room this morning about Francis Eaton from 1949. The heading is Frank Pease (below the document release approval number) then
"Major & Mrs. Frank Pease
Coral Gables & NYC
In memory of their ancestor
Francis Eaton ..."
would you like the url? I'll wait for a reply.
The Eatons. One of my ancestors, the wife named "Penn" was kin to me. However, my other ones from the Mayflower were John Alden, Priscilla Mullins, and Myles Standish. They had children, Sarah Alden, and Alexander Standish, who married and, of course, had kids. I wish my mom and dad would have known. That would have been great for them.
I am directly descended from four seperate Mayflower families and also descended from Massasoit thru Metacomet's daughter who married the Englishman John Starkweather.
How did you find this out?
I'm apparently a mayflower descendent, however I was born in England so it means very little to me which is a bit of a shock to the American side of my family.
I’m part of the Mayflower society, have the paperwork to prove it.
Hi. Thanks for the information. How can I do the same as Wikliam Bradford? He is my 8th Grand grand father.
@@thomasinvestments4774 I’m related to him too. He’s my 11th great grandfather also
Hola Leigh! Nice to met you. Where do you live. Your last name is spanish
That is what I need to do.
My great-uncle traced (my maternal side) us to John Alden and Priscilla Mullen. Has it documented. Did all his research before internet and coping machines. He typed his findings onto mimeograph paper to make copies.
I am part French Canadian. My 12 great grandfather came to Quebec in 1617. I have several english great grandmothers who were abducted by the French and Indians. I think I probably have some descendants from the Mayflower through abductions.
Ya that’s interesting and quite possible. I’m Canadian too, I have no French-Canadian but I did come across several New England ancestors that were taken to Quebec. Mostly during King William’s War. Later in 1725 my 8th great grandmother was taken for a year and eventually returned and wrote a book about it. But one of her daughters never returned as she was already married off. Kinda sad but that’s history. My 2nd great grandmother in that line later came to Canada in 1912 from New Hampshire.
My ancestor was Richard Warren. He was a member of the Mayflower crew and decided to stay in the new world. He is in Bradfords Journal. 😁
We may be cousins.
He was also 12th signer of the mayflower compact
me too we probably are cousins
Richard Warren 3 daughters born in English and came over with there mother to join Richard and 2 sons born in America if I recall
John Warren
My 11th great grandfather, Arthur Hathaway came to Plymouth from the Wye River Valley of England and Wales in 1630. On November 20, 1652 in Duxbury, MA he married Sarah Cooke. She was the granddaughter of Francis and Hester Cooke and also the granddaughter of Richard Warren. It is through her that my family is eligible for membership in the Mayflower Society.
I’m a member of the Adam and Eve Society.
My only confirmed is also 20 years after the Mayflower WILLIAM BERRY who settled in Strawberry Banke, NH. I hope I can find another branch going back to the Mayflower. Thanks for the info!
So far, I’ve only been able to trace my early colonialist ancestry to one person in England that settled in Maryland in the mid 1600’s. The interesting part of that search is that the family surname is an Anglicizing of a Norman name (De Chappelle) that likely arrived in England with the Norman invasion of 1066.
Tracing your ancestry back to an early colonial settler in Maryland is already an impressive feat, and discovering the connection to a Norman name like De Chappelle adds an intriguing layer to your family history. The process of Anglicizing names was common as families integrated into new societies, and it's fascinating to see how your family's name evolved over time, possibly tracing back to the Norman invasion. This piece of your genealogy not only connects you to early American history but also to significant events in England's past. Thanks for sharing this fascinating part of your family's journey. Happy Searching!
I am a Pleiadean. I come from the stars.
Wow! I'm only from the next planet over. 👽🛸
Welcome to Earth!
George Soule is one of my grandfathers. I just found that out today with a little research.
George Soule is my 9x's great grandfather and I'm a direct decendent.
George Soule is my 9 x's great grandfather, I'm a direct decendent.
I'm pleased to say that the numerous geneologists in my family who have traced lines back centuries have never spoken of the Mayflower. That's a rabbit hole I don't have to dive in.
Thomas Rogers is a grandfather in my mothers line. Thank you for this video and information.
I am a direct descendant of Stephen Hopkins through Constance his daughter whose daughter Constance married Daniel Doan. My birth name was Doan.
I'm descended from Giles Hopkins, brother of Constance, making us distant cousins. Also, William Brewster is my ancestor.
My 11th great grandmother was Constance Hopkins Snow, 10th great grandmother was Priscilla Mullins, 11th great grandfather was William Mullins, and 11th great grandfather was William Brewster. At least according to Ancestry.com.
Hey I’m a Doan, too!
I’m a direct descendant of William Brewster just tracked it from my Great Great Grandmothers mother’s family!
No myth. My 11X great uncle was Degory Priest. Unfortunately he died in early January 1621 but his 2 daughters came over later.
Our family also came from Degory Priest's line. Unfortunately, the people who claim to do this research can't make a connection I guess because of the fact that his children were not with him when he came over. I guess they don't want to go to the trouble of searching other possibilities than what they deem to be credible.
The Mayflower today is a barn in England. It is upside down, as the underside of the ship forms a peaked roof. The doors in the barn, have mayflowers carved in them, original.
Thanks for sharing this interesting detail! Historical accounts suggest that after the Mayflower’s voyage in 1620 and its return to England, it lay idle until 1624 when it was broken up. A popular, though not definitively proven, theory suggests that the ship’s timbers were used to build a barn in Jordans, Buckinghamshire, now known as the Mayflower Barn. While the full story of the Mayflower’s final fate remains a bit of a mystery, this connection to a barn in England is a fascinating aspect of its legacy.
@Ancestralfindings there is a book on this, that shows the branding in the timbers, of details close to proving, that this ship in Jordan's is the Mayflower.
I don't think my grandmother knew she was a Mayflower descendant. At least, she never mentioned it to me. So imagine my surprise when I started researching her Spooner ancestors and found meticulous records leading back to the Mayflower! I am Canadian and had no clue. It was a fun find! :)
That is cool.
The fact that you’re Canadian probably means that during the war for independence your family were loyalists and defected to Canada, it happened
Wow
The delightful surprise of discovering your Mayflower ancestry while researching your grandmother's Spooner ancestors is a testament to the thrill of genealogical exploration. Sometimes, these remarkable connections lie hidden in our family histories, waiting to be unearthed. Your Canadian background adds an intriguing international perspective to your American lineage, highlighting the interconnectedness of families across borders.
Genealogy often leads us on unexpected journeys through time, revealing stories and connections that enrich our understanding of our heritage. It's moments like these that make family history research such a rewarding and captivating pursuit. Your joyful discovery of your Mayflower lineage is a testament to the endless surprises that genealogy can offer, connecting you to both the past and the present in meaningful ways. If you have any more discoveries to share or if there's anything specific you'd like to know or explore about your family's history, feel free to share, and I'm here to assist and celebrate your genealogical journey with you. - Will
I could be. My family arrived in 1632 but married into families. My great grandfather was a member of the pilgrim society
"didn't have the heart to tell him..' Spills the beans on UA-cam...
I've been told all my life that we were related to an Edward Doty on the Mayflower 😎 My Aunt did a 10yr genealogy research back in the 70's though I've never seen it
Gee, we must be related. Edward Planter Doty is my 8th Gt Grandfather, up from my Grandmother, Josephine Doty. I've studied geneology since 1990. Edward Doty stood up for his beliefs. I can be a bit of a scrapper, myself. :) Mayflower passengers have been studied for years and years. Its an honor to be part of Edward, and his son Isaac, his son Jacob, his son William, his son Joseph, his son Abraham, his son Morgan, his son Orange Franklin, and his dau Josephine Doty. So very proud.
@@pattymurphy5635 Delphi to you Patty, sister in immigration of beginning tmes, per se! I, too, am notoriously known for my tendency for scrappineess especially as I m a mere 4ft 11in tall! It's nice to make your aquaintance😎⛵⛵🖒🎩
Kudos, to you my friend. AKA, Scrappie, lol. Stand Tall, I'm 5'6". I gotcha back. Ur Doty Cousin (( hugs))
I am also a descendant of Edward Doty, through my maternal grandfather, and the lineage is pretty straight up.
Hi, cousin!
I was told the same thing and my cousin confirmed it two decades ago
I took a dna test and it tied me to two mayflower bloodlines. I’m also black…so would I count as a mayflower descendant?
Is that a trick question?
Obama's mother descends from Samuel Hinkley (so does the Bush family).
I'd say so. Doesn't matter with being black, white, Hispanic, or whatever, DNA doesn't lie.
Q. Why not?
Your skin color SHOULD NOT MATTER!
I'm also a "Mayflower desendent" and I'd embrace you as my sister! 🙂
Well obviously you're also White.
4000 black freemen and Slaves fought in the revolutionary war and some buried on Bunker Hill. Something the Democrat's will never admit.
I am a direct descendant of John Alden, Bartholomew Allerton, William Mullins, and Samuel Fuller ❤️
William and Mary Brewster are my 12x great grandparents through their daughter Patience
I am descended from William Brewster via my paternal grandmother and found it fairly easy to trace. I am descended from New England planters (Colonists who were invited to come to Nova Scotia in the early 1760s after the Acadian expulsion). They kept good records throughout the late 18th and 19th centuries in Nova Scotia.
My great grandfather was Charles Hopkins. He lived in Vermont, and we were told was a direct descendant of Stephen Hopkins.
I am a descendant of Stephen Hopkins, William Brewster, Mary Jane Fowkes, Priscilla and John Alden and also live in Vermont.
The occupants of the Mayflower were English ... therefore there are likely to be many people related to them back in England
They wouldn't necessarily be direct decendants though. They would likely be many times great uncles and aunts to them though
Nooooo! The Irish in me could not handle being part English! Ha! They came in later.
Yes i am both through Bradford and Brewster. My father did all the research and was able to prove it.
I’m also Bradford and Brewster!
@@tinasherrill6530 also a bradford
Bradford too!!
@@justinhall3243 Nice!!
My wife's side for both. I think Brewster for mine. For sure, John Alden and Priscilla Mullens.
I have direct lineage to George Soule!
Me too he’s my 7th great grandpa
My son is a direct descendant of George Soule on his father’s side.
Georg's sister married Samuel Hinkley (same line as the would be assassin) who eventually begat the Bush family and Stanley Dunham. Bho & GB Jr are 10th cousins.
Me too! 13th generation of good ol George direct descendant paternal lines. Have very distant relations to the Alden’s as well.
Same here
Facts and research my desendences meet and greeted the Mayflower pilgrims and James Town first colony in North America
I descend from Richard Warren through his son Nathanial. Richard was my 10th great-grandfather.
My daughter, after extensive research into genealogical records, has determined our Mayflower heritage and that we are,in fact,our own first cousins.
I don't doubt that! Ha!
That's Massachusetts for you.
Are you sure your not your own grand pa !😀
After 39 years of marriage I discovered my husband and I are 12th cousins (making our son our child and 12th cousin once removed) as Stephen Hopkins and his first wife are both our 14th great grandparents. I freaked until I discovered after 11th cousins everyone is related.
I found I was 8 generation cousin to my husband, and a daughter's inlaws, French Canadians, Same ancestors as well.
I’m a descendant of Isaac Allerton through his daughter Mary Allerton who married Thomas Cushman.
I just found out through ancestry dna that I am as well! Isaac Allerton was my 11th great grandpa and Mary my 10th great grandma. Nice to meet you!!
Hello cousin, me too. Isaac is my 10th GGf on my paternal grandmother's side.
The Mayflower is interesting. What about the first Jamestown line? Before the Mayflower. The bloodlines to king James, the ones that were put in high level positions. The same line in power now.
I was in an old graveyard in Salem, MA last year on holidays. IIRC I saw some gravestones that had names of people who travelled on the Mayflower.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Visiting old graveyards can be a fascinating way to stumble upon historical connections. It's quite a coincidence to find gravestones with Mayflower passenger names in Salem, MA, given its proximity to Plymouth and the Pilgrims' landing. Did you happen to note down any of the names you saw on those gravestones? It could be a starting point for some intriguing genealogical research!
Standish and cook line right here. Why would anyone care? everyone's related to somebody.
We are distant cousins.
Because the mayflower is a big part of American History. . Its kinda like proving your related to king Arthur to the English or a Holocaust survivor to a Israeli. These are major events and extremely important to the said persons home country
@@kevinverduci7600 sooooo, being a great many times grandson if signers of the Magna Carta, signers of the Mayflower Compact, a signet of the Suffolk Resolves (blue print of the Declaration of Independence) and so on means something? It makes me respectful of what was left by my ancestors to safeguard for my children's future generations. Countless people differed and died for where we are standing today, and for what we are standing for. Sic Semper Tyrannis!
Not everyone’s related to someone worthwhile. I think you’ll fond that much of our present trash is descended from a long line of trash. The last person of quality in their line was probably Noah.
Transported and sold by England to a Dutch Colony, Escaped.
Married into Creek Nation. Offspring joined 7th Continental Line.
Returned from Boston with Brown Bess muskets, scalps, and
none of the pious off the Mayflower.
I’ve always been told by my father that I am a descendent of William Bradford. Now I am trying to get physical proof of that
Alexandra I am. He’s my 11th great grandfather
I am a descendent of William
Bradford as well
Me too! Hi cousin!
My mother is a Bradford
My mother is a Bradford
Francis Cooke is my family member
I’m brand new. Starting my own line. Who’s with me?
@@paolobenmore3504 I got excited when I read that as Cooke but you mean the job title cook … bubble popper.
@@paolobenmore3504 I think it’s interesting as well.
I had an ancestor on the Mayflower… one of my 2x great grandparents were Cherokee, one of my ancestors was King of England and another was William Wallace. That’s my family “stories” that get handed down. I got my DNA checked… I do have English, Scottish, and Native American DNA…. But the likelihood of all of this being true is quite slim.
It's always intriguing to explore the family stories passed down through generations, especially when they include such notable figures and diverse ancestry. DNA testing offers a fascinating glimpse into our genetic heritage, confirming some aspects of those stories while also grounding us in reality. It's a reminder of the rich tapestry of human history we're all part of, even if the connections to historical figures might be more symbolic than direct. Your journey through your family's past and the insights from your DNA test highlight the complex blend of myth, history, and personal identity that makes genealogy so compelling. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Happy Searching!
@@Ancestralfindings thanks. Oh yeah. I was also told that no one in my family owned slaves. I found out My 4x great grandfather owened 2 slaves all the way up until the Emancipation Proclamation. I was very proud that none of my family owned slaves. It was a bummer to realize that wasn’t the case.
Francis Cooke is my 10th Great Grandfather.
I am a Francis Cooke descendant also.
Yes! I have traced my genealogy on my father's side back to Stephen Hopkins. This is nothing I knew until recently, and I am fascinated by his story.
That's an incredible discovery! Tracing your lineage back to Stephen Hopkins is a remarkable connection to have. His story, as one of the Mayflower passengers and his experiences both in Jamestown and Plymouth, offers a unique insight into early American history. It’s amazing how genealogy can unveil these connections, bringing us closer to understanding the lives and challenges of our ancestors.
I’m thrilled to hear that you’ve recently uncovered this part of your family history and that you find Stephen Hopkins' story fascinating. If you’re eager to explore more about him and his contributions, there are plenty of resources and historical records that can offer a deeper look into his life and the broader context of the Mayflower journey.
Thank you for sharing your discovery with us. It’s always exciting to hear from listeners who have made such significant genealogical findings. Your connection to Stephen Hopkins is a wonderful reminder of how personal and national histories are intertwined. Keep diving into your ancestry; who knows what other stories you might find. Happy Searching!
My 10thggm and ggf were Mary Chilton and John Winslow
I just discovered that Mary and John are 11th great grandparents
Hi cousins🙋♀️
Bobby Howland was a friend on mine in 1960 at a boarding school in Massachusetts. He had me over to the family mansion in Plymouth Bay. We also had a Biddle at that school.
My 11th Great-grandpa, Francis Sprague, came over on the Anne.
Sprague is definitely a family line. We Are Cousins!
@@davidbenner2289 are you related to Francis Sprague? You can look him up in your favorite search engine. His son, my 10th great grandpa, was killed in a massacre during the King Philip's War. Good thing he became a dad first, or I wouldn't be here today!
@@ColeBeeRyan I don't have all my papers nearby. It sounds familiar but last time I was deep into it was before I broke my back, so over 14 years ago. My wife's side had "KBI" (Killed By Indians) by many if her ancestors in King Phillip's War and other. I was just looking out of amusement, knowing we have very tall shoulders to stand on. My mother (ten years over seas in clandestine services, the other 26 just as a mom and wife mostly overseas: we had quite an adventures upbringing) knew far more. I should be more organized. The couple with the most children that lived to adulthood was Alden & Mullins. From them I'm quickly attached to far more. Standish did not win the woman ("The Courtship of Miles Standish" by Longfellow) but one if his children married one if Alden's children and that's how I trace back to Standish. I just think it'd "neat" or "cool". There has got to be a few million prodgeny from that small Mayflower remnant now scattered across North American.
@@ColeBeeRyan Christopher Benner (born Hingham Colony and was in the Mass. Continentals in the Revolution, Bunker Hill, Long Island, Crossing of the Delaware), his wife went back to the Mayflower through the Sprague name, 140 years closer to the search)
I’m related to Issac Allerton who signed the mayflower concept I think he was the 5th
I've found that my ancestors were William Phelps and Edward Griswold (son of George), who came over on the Mary & John in 1630. I believe they helped found Hartford, Connecticut. They were Puritan. Does anyone have more details on these? We also have Bucke and Parker connections.
On the Griswold lineage, we may be cousins.
Edward Fuller is our ancestor - My grandfather was a charter member of the May flower society - there are a few others too including Clark the Co pilot of the May Flower
Having genuine Mayflower ancestry and being an Aboriginal Australin...is very rare....Stephen, Elizabeth and Constance Hopkins are my 10th and 11th G grandparents Go Figue!
Margy, so I do Constance and her husband Nicholas is my line so cool!!
Mine too Elizabeth Hopkins Snow os my 10th great grandmother!
@@willitsnow503 Same here, Constance and Nicholas are my great grandparents.
My family are in Australia as well. My GG Father was first mate & pilot
Well, unless you were 100% "Aboriginal" you likely are connected to quite a bit of European descendants you were unaware of, both in Australia and the America's.
Stephen Hopkins is my 12th great-grandfather. His son, Giles, is my 11th great-grandfather. His grandson, Stephen, is my 10th great-grandfather. His great-grandson, Judah, is my 9th great-grandfather.
Same!
Yep and I even have furniture that was brought over on the Mayflower
That’s is the coolest thing I’ve heard
LOL, of course you do.
Closest I came to the Mayflower doing ancestry so far is the ship Anne in 1623.
I got an email from an LDS Church based website last November, telling me I had Mayflower ancestors. I logged in and found I am related to twenty people who were on that ship. One of those lines was through my mother, the rest through my father. If I want to join a society or just have the documents, I'd start with my (many) cousins to see if any of them has done the research first.
There’s absolutely no possible way you could be related to 20 people on that ship you are so full of crap
@@keithhutchins8803 I’m very distantly related to like 20 of them
@@fierce7984 they didn't inbreed like that. As more ppl arrived they knew to stretch out the gene pool.
Did LDS send you that letter unsolicited?
@@dsoule4902 No I was looking into it, I thought it was interesting because like four of my grandparents ancestors came from there. I’m related to the Rogers family, the Chilton’s family , the Cooke’s family (from both of my parents), the Hopkins family, the Tilley’s family the Warren’s family the Howland’s family& the Hurst’s family, some of the younger passengers married each other, hence it wasn’t inbreeding.
@@dsoule4902 I am directly related Isaac Allerton, and Samuel & Edward Fuller and George Soule.. as well great uncles are Moses Fletcher and Thomas Williams .
Some of them actually being neighbors end up crossing paths and marrying but interbreeding didn't happen until past the "puritan" days. My family tree shows signs of some interbreeding lol
I'm descended from John Alden and Priscilla and Myles Standish and his wife Barbara. Through their son Alexander and John and Priscilla's daughter, Sarah.
Twice descended from William Brewster - well documented.
I am also a Brewster decendant
My wife's side. A lot of them went to Maine.
I know my paternal family did not come across on the Mayflower because they came across in 1638 on the Confidence.
I descend from William Brewster
My Fraternal grandparents both sailed from Puerto Rico to NYC...
My mom was an orphan from Buffalo, NY...
Good luck with that..!
My sister and l both did a DNA test for heritage. Both were from different companies. Both were way different.
It's now a family joke. Should we go for the best 2 out of 3??
George Soule, direct descendant, but no one in my family knew! They were all so shocked to find out
Me too! George Soule 10th GG
Samuel Fuller, is my 11th great grandfather, kinda cool.
i am related to Samuel Fuller also.
Well, recently my Daughter (39) did our Ancestry and supposedly discovered that we are descendants of William Brewster on my mothers side. I don't know how true that is. We live in Massachusetts and our ancestors have always lived in Massachusetts. Alot of this searching is beyond my abilities. She printed out each and every generation of our ancestry to prove it to me but I cannot help but question it. Wish i knew the facts. My Mom didn't know her family history and my grandmother died rather young. I am 65 and not good with a computer but i wish i knew the absolute facts. I love history and anything old. When i was younger (20's) I used to every once in a while take a drive to Plymouth to hang out or go camping (We live in southeastern, Massachusetts)... imagine, I never knew. Still...I wonder. How cool would that be?
My family has been in Virginia for over 350 years. But Massachusetts...don’t think so
My 7th great grandmother, was William Bradford's Granddaughter.
Half of my ancestors are buried in the Founder's cemetery at Norwich. At least one 9th ggpa fought along side Uncas in the Pequot war. Another 9th great gpa, is a descendant of King Edward the 1st.
It's really not that surprising......
I have descended from 5 Mayflower passengers: William Bradford, Isaac and Mary Allerton, Mary Allerton Cushman, and Richard Warren.
im literally related to like all of them lol
Yes,I do . One of my family is from Myle Standish. One of my husband sides was here when the Mayflower landed there. It's funny ,how hundreds of years later . Me and him got together. Not knowing either one of our family was part of that,story
Wow, that's an incredible connection to have in both your family histories! It's quite fascinating that you and your husband, coming from different family backgrounds, share this unique historical link to Myles Standish and the Mayflower. It’s like a serendipitous meeting of two lines of history. These kinds of discoveries are what make exploring our ancestry so exciting and rewarding. Do you have any more stories or traditions that have been passed down in your families related to the Mayflower? I’d love to hear more about your ancestral journeys. Thanks for sharing your amazing story with us!
MY DNA test shows that I am descended from 5 Mayflower passengers. The Mayflower Society Silver book verifies my line through 5 generations, but several of the generations a few decades further on have impossible to find birth proof, as those families split with the church. Unfortunately, I do not think there is any way around this stumbling block, even though DNA proof shows direct ancestry. It is disappointing and discouraging, and the Mayflower Society is absolutely no help at all, and I am surprised and disappointed by their nose-in-the air, unhelpful attitude, especially the New York branch.
Not surprising. New Yorkers are elitists.
My ancestors arrived in what is now Virginia about a decade before the Mayflower.
Wow, that's an incredible piece of family history! Your ancestors arriving in Virginia a decade before the Mayflower means they were among some of the earliest European settlers in North America. This period is rich with history and stories of the challenges and triumphs of early colonial life. If you have more details or stories about your ancestors' experiences during those early years in Virginia, I'd be thrilled to hear them. It's always fascinating to learn about the diverse narratives that weave into the tapestry of American history. Thanks for sharing your unique ancestry with us!
Just found out a few weeks back that John Alden and Priscilla Mullins are my 11th Great Grand-Parents. Thought that was very cool.
Seems there's a lot of us coming from the Alden/Mullins family.
I'm a descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins too. Nice to meet you cousins!
Congress has the history of the passagers and it said first thing they did was kneel on beach and thank God for getting them safely across the ocean. Im surprised Government didn't omit it. It also said the Pilgrims had more information about there travels and life then Jamestown. Pilgrims diaries is must read.
I know we are. My cousin and uncle researched our family history. We're descended from Peter Brown, brother of John Brown. And I thought we were descended from pirates and thieves...who knew?
Captains did in fact double as pirates. My ancestor Captain William Pearse (spelled Pearce for us now) captained many ships, and even the ship that President Lincoln later declared as the reason for the celebration of Thanksgiving. While in Caribbean waters, it was common place to steal or “pirate” things off of Spanish captained ships. They would take their cargo by force (goods, slaves, etc.) and then go to America and sell it as their own. They were also pirated equally by the Spanish. That is how my ancestor died off the coast of Nicaragua. Shot by a cannonball from a Spanish outpost. Died at sea, the very place he built his entire livelihood and the ONLY reason me and my family are here today.
I belong to a number of societies connected to early America. Founders and Patriots of America, FF of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Society of Colonial Wars and others. But after years of attempting to find a connection to the Mayflower, I cannot. I will soon turn 81 and I was hoping to somehow connect before I pass but I guess my long sought after goal will not happen. This has been a frustrating journey, to say the least.
I am a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, and our family is now listed in the records. My lineage comes through Miles Standish and John Alden. Their children married so they are both my 13th great grandfathers. Priscilla Mullens is my 13th great grandmother. My Mother and Aunt were both genealogy nuts. All of our vacations when I was young were spent in the Plymouth area libraries, Historical Societies and graveyards. Neat, huh? I'm now 65 years old and I still remember those wonderful summers!
That is also my ancestry!
@@lindylee1139 Did you do a DNA test? I am in the 23&Me database.
I am right there with you. I live 20 miles from Plymouth. Mayflower Member for 38 years.
@@randallgardner4149 what are the advantages of joining?
There are worse into genealogy than your Mother & Aunt.
To preserve all your Mayflower Faithful as known please
consider what I've said today about ancestry poaching...
I know that I am, 11th Great Grandfather is Miles Standish! By the looks of his portrait I even have his nose!!! My family did our ancestry in the 1970's using all census records and historical documents through libraries across several States and Counties.
My Uncle traced us back to the Brewster line
My wife's side.
That story came over on the Mayflower.
Alden/ Mullens line here
We definitely are cousins! Work your way up the wife if Christopher Benner, a Continental soldier. Me, retired firefighter paramedic, Claude G. Benner, Sr., master spy, guerilla warfare instructor and leader (legend in the clandestine services), . . . I'm not going through it all. Sprague I think is in the line. We are cousins for sure.
My Mayflower ancestor is Richard Warren…a signer of the Mayflower Compact. I joined the Warren Cousins as it is less expensive than the Mayflower Society.
The Warren cousins may be lost in the future. Mayflower Society is less likely to be lost. You do not have to join Mayflower for the rest of your life.
Why would they care? I am descended from Jamestowne Virginia ancestors in 1607! 13 years before Plymouth. My family has been here for 414 years. Beat that.
My mother's side traces to John Rolfe, 1610. I have more work to do. I may find one earlier if he wasn't eaten.
@Treavor Alvardo good to know. Some of mine were standing in the banks if the Powahatan River, the name changed by the English to the James River. If some of the native population had not married into the English, none would have left after Bacon's Rebellion. Many shot, hanged or sold as slaves for the sugar plantations in the Caribbean. They had been here a few thousand years, smaller groups joining into new larger groups after devastating infectious diseases were unknowingly brought from European contact. Family has story and heritage, to me, is knowing the past, not who or what was good or bad.
@Treavor Alvardo the old plantation families of the Tidewater region of Virginia, to include George Washington's wife, Martha, and his step-grandson, Robert Lee, mostly trace back Thomas Rolfe, a half English, half native woman, Rebecca Rolfe, you know as Pocahontas. It was with great pride to have her in the family tree. I'm one of maybe 300,000, now that trace back to Thomas, her son. Both my wife and I trace back to the royals of the British Isles, Western and Northern Europe. Again, it all means little. Just fun. Most people just don't know how colorful their family history is. Except for Martel, I don't know if any in my line that fought the Moors. Most recently we fought the Taliban in Afghanistan: my sons.
@Robert Parker then we are cousins, from about 13 generations ago. Time flies. Only after Rolfe brought in tobacco seeds, probably from the stay over in Bermuda, did thinks pick up financially. He arrived in 1610.
@@moosejawventure my side goes back to Adam and Eve.
Our adopted daughter’s birth grandmother was named Fuller. I need to confirm it but looks initially like she’s descended from Dr. Fuller.
That's a fascinating potential connection in your adopted daughter's lineage! Tracing ties back to notable historical figures like Dr. Fuller can be both exciting and rewarding, offering a unique glimpse into your daughter's ancestral heritage. It's wonderful that you're taking the steps to confirm this link. Genealogical research can sometimes be like piecing together a puzzle, and every discovery adds a valuable piece to the story of who we are. If you do confirm the connection to Dr. Fuller, it would be an amazing piece of history to share with your daughter as part of her heritage. Good luck with your research, and please keep us updated on what you find. Your journey adds a special layer to the vast tapestry of family histories we explore in genealogy. Thanks for sharing this with us! Happy Searching!