This index includes the names of roughly 200,000 individuals, with records primarily spanning from the 1600s to the 1800s, but with a few references dating back to the 1400s and some from the first...
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Mayflower Ancestral Records, Property, and Legal Documents, 1600s-1900s
There are references to almost 82,000 people, and the information about them spans four centuries, from the 1600s to the 1900s.
Genealogies of Mayflower Families, 1500s-1800s
These book volumes include a wide variety of resources on the Mayflower families that settled the southern areas of Massachusetts and their descendants.
How to Begin Researching Your Mayflower Ancestors
Are you a Mayflower descendant, or do you want to prove that you are one? Here are some tips on finding and proving your Mayflower ancestry. After all, there are more than thirty-five million...
Do You Have Mayflower Ancestry? Here is How to Prove It
Are you a Mayflower descendant, or do you think you may be one? You have to do the research to make sure, because a lot of families have a “Mayflower ancestor” myth. Here is how to gather the...
Mayflower Passengers: Not All Were There for Religious Reasons
Not everyone who traveled to the New World on the Mayflower was a Pilgrim. The non-religious passengers were called "strangers." This is why they came.
The Mayflower Pioneers: The Hardships They Encountered
The story of the Pilgrims has its origins in the desire of religious independence from the Church of England.
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Tips for Researching British Ancestors
Do you have British ancestry? Are you not sure, but suspect you might? Here's how to find them, and how to research them in England once you find them here.
Free Passenger and Immigration Record Lookups
First-Time User? Click here Baltimore Passenger and Immigration Lists Volume 2, 1851-1872 Baltimore Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1820-1850 Genealogical Records: New York, 1675-1920 German and...
Free State Record Lookups
First-Time User? Click here American Source Records in England, 1600s-1800s British and American Coats of Arms Colonial Families of Maryland, 1600s-1900s Colonial Family Histories #1, 1607-1920...
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Pilgrim Genealogies and Histories, the 1600s-1900s
What do you really know about America's most famous immigrants, the Mayflower pilgrims? This is an excellent resource for discovering the stories and timelines behind the mystery.
Massachusetts Probate, Town, and Vital Records, 1600s-1900s
Between 1630 and 1642, approximately 30,000 people left England for Massachusetts. By the time of the American Revolution, nearly everyone still in Massachusetts could trace their ancestry to one of...
Thanksgiving and America’s Early Settlers
Today, let’s explore the origins of Thanksgiving! Learn how the early settlers' beliefs and their interactions with Native Americans shaped this important American holiday. It's a fascinating mix of...
Uncover the Riches of Colonial History
The entire New England area is rich in colonial history, much of it faithfully documented by local historians.
A History of Plymouth Rock
Do you know where the rock in the Plymouth Rock monument originates? Is it really the place Pilgrims first set foot in America? Here's the real story.
Iconic Historical Landmarks Worth a Road Trip to See
Are you interested in American history? You will love these five sites that represent some of the best-preserved landmarks the nation has to offer.
The Pumpkin Pie
Have you ever wondered who invented pumpkin pie? It wasn't just one person. The story of pumpkin pie is much more interesting than that. Here's the tale.
Thanksgiving and Our Ancestors
What is the real story behind Thanksgiving and how did your ancestors celebrate it? Read on to discover the answer.
Was the First Thanksgiving Actually Held in Florida? An Interesting Historical Analysis
Did the Pilgrims really have the first American Thanksgiving, or does the honor belong to someone else? It all depends on how you look at it.
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Robert Treat Paine: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Robert Treat Paine was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as well as a prominent lawyer who prosecuted the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre (though he lost to defense...
A Closer Look at Immigration Records #1
People from Europe have been coming to North America for a thousand years. The more permanent European settlements, however, did not start being established until the late 16th and early 17th...
The French and the Fur Trade: Before American Colonization
The French were interacting with North American Natives for a century before the English. Here's how they established friendly relations and learned each others' languages.