This volume lists information on the family and descendants of myles standish, captain and leader of the plymouth colony military forces. Massachusetts society of mayflower descendants research. The general society of mayflower descendants has published a series of genealogical books that trace the first four to six generations of descendants for each mayflower passenger. Those who believe he was from lancashire point to the following evidence. Duluth newstribune duluth, minnesota, 18 december 1909, page 8. There is no information about his life in england, although there is some evidence for believing that he was born in ellenbane on the isle of man. Descendants of myles standish, captain, mayflower passenger generation no.
Myles standish richard warren william white edward winslow there were twentyseven other mayflower passengers from whom descent can be proved, but all of their descendants are also descended from at least one passenger named in the foregoing list. There is no information about his life in england, although there is some evidence for believing that he. Mayflower descendant journal purchase recent back issues. Spouses, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. These books are noted for being very well documented, highly accurate, and are the best quality genealogy. Genealogy profile for miles standish miles standish 1712 1797 genealogy genealogy for miles standish 1712 1797 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. General society of mayflower descendants, plymouth, ma, 1999.
Nov 25, 20 since most mayflower descendants are now of the th, 14th, 15th or 16th generation, that number has skyrocketed. Scott wessel my mayflower family myles standish 11th gg, henry samson 10 gg, william bradford 1st cousin 12 times removed, william mullins 11th gg, edward doty sr. He accompanied them on the mayflower journey and played a leading role in the administration and defense of plymouth colony from its inception. Myles ormskirk lands were probably only about 50100 acres the amount known to have been held by other descendants of younger sons, e. The following is a quote from general mayflower society about the five generations book project. Sep 15, 2010 1 myles standish m barbara, 2 alexander standish m sarah alden, 3 lydia standish m isaac samson, 4 priscilla sampson m jabez fuller, 5 deborah fuller m david eaton, 6 eunice eaton m amos cooke, 7 lydia cooke 36445 m thomas james bradford, 8 maria bradford m bryant, lemuel, 9 clara a. Get the ultimate guide to the mayflower 400th anniversary. The mayflower society publishes the majority of its books as a result of an ongoing program to identify the first five generations of pilgrim descendants. Myles standish of the mayflower and his descendants for four. Myles standishs birthplace has been the subject of great debate. Myles standish was a soldier in the netherlands serving in the area of leiden.
Myles standish simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John alden isaac allerton william bradford william brewster robert fuller john howland myles standish edward winslow many, many more. John alden, myles standish, william brewster, william bradford, john howland, love brewster, list of passengers on the mayflower, richard warren, james chilton, edward winslow, priscilla alden, peter browne. Descendants of myles standish, captain, mayflower passenger 48. Myles 1 standish, captain, mayflower passenger 1 was born 1586 in of lancashire, england, and died 10031656 in duxbury, plymouth county, massachusetts, new england. Myles standish burying ground in duxbury, massachusetts. This burial place is referenced to in the book the mayflower descendant 16201920 published by the massachusetts society of mayflower descendants in volume 9 during 1907. As a young man, standish fought in the netherlands, where he probably met the english religious exiles who later became known as the pilgrims. Chorley council invites you to join our celebration of the house of standish and captain myles standish a passenger on the mayflower in 1620. Born in lancashire, england in 1584 to unidentified parents, he fought as a young man against the spanish in the netherlands, learning the military trade. William bradford, william brewster, edward doty, myles standish.
Nathaniel morton, writing in his 1669 book new englands memorial, states that. New england historic genealogical society launches a. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Meet the living descendants of the mayflower passengers. Those that believe he was from the isle of man point to the lands enumerated in. He sailed with them to america on the mayflower in 1620, serving as. See also list of mayflower passengers peter browne william mullins.
Nathaniel morton, writing in his 1669 book new englands memorial, states that standish was from lancashire. American ancestors can help you discover and document your ancestry a pink flower symbol next to a persons name indicates membership in the general society of mayflower descendants, a lineage society that requires verified documentation of. A mayflower families gsmd publication, part of the silver books. Scans from paper copies of this book would be appreciated. Myles standish of the mayflower and his descendants for five generations. Notable descendants of the mayflower that salied with the pilgrims from england to settle plymouth colony in the year 1620. Aug 29, 2011 please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. She married benjamin simmons 0103170506 in duxbury, plymouth county, massachusetts, new england, son of john simmons and mercy pabodie. Myles standish of the mayflower and his descendants for five generations russell l. Seven generations later, another myles standish 18511928 became an ophthalmologist at mass.
Myles standish warner, russell, wakefield, robert s. The myles standish burying ground is owned by the town of duxbury, and claims to be the oldest maintained cemetery in the united states of america. Oftentimes the family trees listed as still in progress have derived from research into famous people who have a kinship to this person. This is the first time the books contents have been made available online. This is the page for the society of myles standish descendants, a lineage society for the 1620 mayflower passenger capt. A pink flower symbol next to a persons name indicates membership in the general society of mayflower descendants, a lineage society that requires verified documentation of mayflower ancestry for membership. Myles standish was born about 1593 based on the esti mated date of his first marriage. Publications by the general society of mayflower descendants. Descendants of the pilgrims who landed at plymouth, massachusetts, december 1620 silver books chronicles of the pilgrim fathers of the colony of plymouth, from 1602 to 1625. Books and articles massachusetts society of mayflower descendants. And captain myles standish, who maintained order with his broadsword, was challenged by the billington clan of troublemakers. Books and articles massachusetts society of mayflower.
John alden, myles standish, william brewster, william bradford, john howland, love brewster, list of passengers on the mayflower, richard warren, james chilton, edward winslow, priscilla alden, peter browne, francis cooke, samuel fuller, john. The society aspires to promote among the descendants of this esteemed pilgrim a spirit of friendship and pride in their common. Captain myles standish was a son of the standish of standish family, lancashire, england. Myles standish, britishamerican colonist and military leader of the plymouth colony. Longfellow said that the story was true, but the historical evidence is inconclusive. Lorah or lora 4 samson mercy 3 standish, alexander 2, myles 1 was born abt. Many descendants become involved with one or more family societies in addition to being a member of gsmd.
The passengers from the mayflower and their descendants. And if that surname research strategy fails, research mayflower descendants to the fifth generation to try and find a match to your family. New england historic genealogical society launches a database. Many publications exist, including the famous pink or gray pilgrim lineage books published by the general society of mayflower descendantsmany of which are. Standish addition to mayflower families fifth generation. The english military officer sailed to the new world on the mayflower in 1620, and he helped the pilgrims establish their settlement in plymouth.
Thomas standish 161016121693 married, wethersfield, hartford. Entries on the map and gallery on this website are submitted by members of the public and are not verified by american ancestors. The family tree listed here should not be considered exhaustive or authoritative. The family tree for myles standish is still in the early stages of research. Pilgrim family societies family societies are organizations run by mayflower descendants with a focus on a particular pilgrim family and its lineage. He married 1 rose unknown, mrs, mayflower passenger 2 abt. Married before 1610 to rose hanley, born in 1590 england, deceased 29 jan 162021 plymouth, plymouth co.
Society of myles standish descendants home facebook. Names we all remember from history class, including myles standish. Descendants of the pilgrims who landed at plymouth, mass. The society of myles standish descendants, inc smsd was founded in 2016 to perpetuate the memory of captain myles standish who arrived on the mayflower in 1620, and to preserve of the spirit of that early pilgrim. Myles standish of the mayflower and his descendants for five. We have added a new volume to the searchable database of authenticated mayflower pilgrim genealogies, mayflower families fifth generation descendants, 17001880. Book signings and book purchases will be available at the meeting. Standish of burgh in duxbury, and may all have been lands from the initial inheritance or included others acquired later. This book has been reprinted with no changes in 2007. Myles standish of the mayflower and his descendants for.
Myles standish, volume 14, 2nd edition 2007 a mayflower families gsmd publication, part of the silver books. Are you a descendant of mayflower passenger captain myles standish and his. Myles standish of the mayflower and his descendants for four generations. Myles standish was born about 1593 based on the esti mated date of. Mayflower families through five generations abebooks. The rising number of mayflower pilgrim descendants is reported in this 1909 newspaper article. Genealogy profile for miles standish miles standish 1712 1797 genealogy genealogy for miles standish 1712 1797 family tree on geni, with over. Myles standish owned a book about the former head of the rivington grammar school in lancashire. The general society of mayflower descendants commonly called the mayflower society is a hereditary organization of individuals who have documented their descent from one or more of the 102 passengers who arrived on the mayflower in 1620 at what is now plymouth, massachusetts. Myles standish colony news florida mayflower society. The courtship of miles standish is set in the year 1621 against the backdrop of a fierce indian war and focuses on a love triangle among three mayflower passengers.
Standish of burgh in duxbury, and may all have been lands from the initial inheritance or included others acquired later through purchase or marriage. Born in lancashire, england in 1584 to unidentified parents, he fought as a young man against the spanish in the netherlands, learning the military trade and developing leadership skills. He accompanied them on the mayflower journey and played a leading role in. In 1650 william bradford 15901657 wrote down a list of all passengers of the mayflower. Descendants of the pilgrims who landed at plymouth, massachusetts, december 1620 silver books. Family of william white originally compiled by ruth wilder sherman and robert moody sherman. List of descendant worksheets have been started for the following. The mission of the massachusetts society of mayflower descendants is to gather together to honor and perpetuate the memory of our mayflower ancestors and the ideals of american freedoms and democracy, which have evolved from the mayflower compact signed by the pilgrim fathers when they reached cape cod shores in november, 1620. They traveled together on mayflower, but she died in january of 1621 william bradford spoke highly of myles and a few other men who cared for the sick and dying, writing that they. Incorrigible john billington was hanged in september 1630 for the murder of john newcomen in plymouth, and whose wife. Susanna staples sherman, john staples, hannah standish staples, ebenezer standish, alexander, myles standish of the mayflower. However, the book elevated standish to the level of folk hero in victorian america.
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