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 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 his or her lineage documentation to help you with your
research.
Click for
Membership Application and instructions. For additional information about
the Wisconsin Mayflower Society membership, please call
Joan,
our
Historian, at 608-833-3625 or click to
e-mail her.
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