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  • Mayflower Passenger List and Other Mayflower Passenger Facts
    By  Jessica Grimaud , 
    September 15, 2020
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    In September 1620, the Mayflower embarked on its famous voyage to America, carrying 102 passengers and around 30 crew. View a comprehensive …
  • The Pilgrims and the Mayflower—History and Facts
    By  Alison Ensign , 
    October 8, 2020
    Thanksgiving-mayflower
    Who were the Mayflower pilgrims, and why did they come to America? Here's a summary of the life and facts of the English settlers, their voy…
  • 9 Mayflower Descendants as Famous as Their Pilgrim Ancestors
    By  Jessica Grimaud , 
    September 10, 2020
    A replica of the original Mayflower, docked at Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
    The Mayflower set sail for America in 1620 with 102 passengers. Though only 53 passengers lived to see the following spring, an estimated 35…
  • Discovering Your Mayflower Ancestors: Introduction
    July 27, 2020
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    This is the introductory video that will teach you how to discover your own Mayflower ancestors. During this series, we will follow Brandon as Lyn helps him discover his Mayflower connection. There are multiple tools that you can use to discover your own Mayflower connection. To learn how to use the available tools click on the following links: Relative Finder – A free tool that connects to FamilySearch Family Tree. It already has a connection to the Mayflower passengers. Click here to learn how to use this tool.FamilySearch Research Wiki – A free tool that is used to teach people how to do family history research. This tool has a list of the Mayflower passengers with descendants. Click here to learn how to use this tool.
  • When Did the Mayflower Land in America? The Answer Might Surprise You!
    By  Jessica Grimaud , 
    September 1, 2020
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    The Mayflower landed in America on November 21, 1620—or did it? If you could ask William Bradford when the Mayflower landed, he would say No…
  • German Emigration Sources: Hamburg Passenger Lists
    May 22, 2020
    German Emigration Sources: Hamburg Passenger Lists
    This class will teach you what the Hamburg Passenger Lists are, where you can access them, and how to search them to find your emigrant ancestors place of origin.
  • Take a Virtual Tour of the Mayflower
    By  Jessica Grimaud , 
    September 14, 2020
    Mayflower-ship-painting
    A critical delay, cramped quarters, stormy seas, and an arrival 500 miles off course—such were the twists and turns that defined the Mayflow…
  • Unlock Your Family Story with U.S. Passenger Arrival Records
    By  Amie Tennant , 
    July 10, 2020
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    Do you have immigrant ancestors who came to the United States? If you do, then looking for their passenger arrival records could provide you…
  • You have Mayflower ancestors! Now What?
    August 6, 2020
    Mayflower_in_Plymouth_Harbor,_by_William_Halsall.jpg
    Brandon has learned that he has Mayflower ancestors. Lyn now talks with him about what he can do with this information. Learn about the next steps you can take with the new knowledge that you have about your Mayflower ancestors. If you would like to revisit any videos, use the links on the right.
  • Discovering Your Mayflower Ancestors Using Relative Finder
    August 6, 2020
    Mayflower_in_Plymouth_Harbor,_by_William_Halsall.jpg
    This video continues the story of Brandon as he learns how to discover his Mayflower ancestors. In this video, Lyn teaches Brandon how to use Relative Finder to discover his Mayflower connection. Once you have finished viewing this lesson, click here to learn what you can do next.
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