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I have Canadian roots. Might I have Mayflower ancestors?

The simple answer: yes. If your family was from an area that was popular with the New England “planters” , Revolutionary War era Loyalists, or economic “Late Loyalists,” they may have roots in colonial Massachusetts. If you want to identify Mayflower line ancestors, focus on using established techniques for researching planters, loyalists, or late loyalists.ContinueContinue reading “I have Canadian roots. Might I have Mayflower ancestors?”

How do I start my application to the General Society of Mayflower Descendants?

The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (“Mayflower Society”) is made up of 54 member societies. To start your application, you need to begin by choosing the society to which you would like to apply. Some applicants choose a society based on emotional ties to an area. They may have grown up there, or it mayContinueContinue reading “How do I start my application to the General Society of Mayflower Descendants?”

Is there an easy way to check my Mayflower line?

Think you have Mayflower ancestors but aren’t ready to delve into the research yourself? There are three good options to help you check the line. If you apply for Mayflower Lineage Match, the General Society of Mayflower Descendants will check to see what portion of the line has been documented in a previous application. ThereContinueContinue reading “Is there an easy way to check my Mayflower line?”

Looking for help with a lineage society application?

We’ve added a new resource. Check out our new Frequently Asked Questions page. Organized by society, it will include past blog posts on application topics. We’re updating gradually. Have a question you’d like answered? Contact us. We’ll be glad to add what we can.

Do I need to have an ancestor identified before I start the lineage society membership process?

Not necessarily. A few societies have a very restricted list of qualifying ancestors. The Society of the Cincinnati is the prime example. In order to begin the membership application process, the ancestor needs to be available – which means you need to know under which ancestor you are applying. The General Society of Mayflower DescendantsContinueContinue reading “Do I need to have an ancestor identified before I start the lineage society membership process?”