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Learn About New Zealand Through Myancestorsstory.com

If you are interested in genealogy, chances are that you are just as interested in the family histories of other people as you are in your own. There is just something about family histories that pulls you in and leaves you wanting to learn more. Perhaps this is due to the possibility that we all descended from a very small group of ancestors very far back in time, or from the notion that even by going back just a few generations on a pedigree chart you can see your connection to a group of people that can be quite large. … Continue reading →

Who Was On The Mayflower?

In honor of Thanksgiving Day, I decided to take a look at a list of the names of the people that were on the Mayflower. Names interest me, and I am curious about what the names of the Mayflower passengers were, and whether those names are still popular today. I think that my interest in names comes from having a very common name and always wishing for something a bit less ordinary. There were about a hundred passengers on the ship, and among them there were quite a few classic names like William, John, Richard, Peter, Mary, Catherine, and Rose. … Continue reading →

A Female Ancestor From the Mayflower

There are a lot of genealogists who learn from their genealogy research that they are a descendant of a person who came to America on The Mayflower. It’s not too unusual to discover that one’s ancestors include more than one person from that historic ship. Usually, research reveals a male ancestor. It’s not as common to find that you are related to one of the Pilgrims who was female. However, one genealogist’s research revealed exactly that. Sometimes, a family story that has been handed down through the generations will describe an ancestor who was an English Separatist, (the group we … Continue reading →

Were Your Ancestors On The Mayflower?

How far back can you trace your family tree? Did your ancestors come over on the Mayflower? While it’s always interesting to learn more about your ancestors, it might be especially exciting at this time of the year to learn that you are a descendant of the people who came to American on the Mayflower. If so, then there might be certain genealogy groups that you can join. The Mayflower is, of course, the name of the ship that the English Separatists traveled on from England to America. Today, we refer to this group of people as “The Pilgrims”, especially … Continue reading →

Enjoy a Taste of Thanksgiving Genealogy

This month, add a touch of Thanksgiving flavor to your genealogy research! Thanksgiving is a great time to collect family stories from your relatives. There are lots of genealogy resources that can help you learn more about ancestors who were alive around the time of the first Thanksgiving. November is a good month for a Thanksgiving related genealogy trip. Plimoth Plantation is a great place to visit if you are interested in seeing what life was like for your ancestors who were alive around the time of the first Thanksgiving. Climb aboard the Mayflower II, a replica of the original … Continue reading →

Take a Genealogy Trip to Plimoth Plantation

November is an excellent time to do some genealogy travel to Plimoth Plantation. You and your family can climb aboard a ship that is a replica of the Mayflower, walk around the plantation itself, and learn a lot about what it was like to live around the time of the first Thanksgiving. There are events going on all through November. Tired of sitting at home and doing your genealogy research? That is a sign that you need to experience some travel genealogy. A good place to visit in November is the Plimoth Plantation. Genealogists who have ancestors who lived in … Continue reading →

Travel to Plimoth Plantation This Thanksgiving

Genealogists can benefit greatly from planning out a trip to a location that is relevant to their genealogy research. It is also great to travel to historic places, and learn more about them. This year, why not travel to Plymouth, Massachusetts? This can be done in reality, or virtually. In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at a place that came to be known as Plymouth, Massachusetts. This is where the First Thanksgiving was held. Today, genealogists can travel to the historic Plymouth Harbor Waterfront to explore a showcase of authentic Americana, which will be attended by Pilgrims, Native Americans, and patriots. … Continue reading →

Why Plymouth Rocks

Whether you can trace your ancestry back to the Mayflower or you are simply interested in exploring a very important place in American history, you may wish to plan a trip to Plymouth, Massachusetts. This quaint seaside community is home to Plymouth Rock, the most famous rock in New England and the monument to the Pilgrims’ landing on American shores in 1620. There is much more to Plymouth than just the Rock, though. It’s been a while since I visited Plymouth with my parents, as part of a family visit to Cape Cod, but I remember that there was a … Continue reading →

Historical Attractions in the United States

For me, genealogy has sparked a general interest in American history. I remember thinking history was so boring in high school. Text book learning, apparently, is not my thing. However, during the past few years I have visited places that have historical significance in our great country. I have learned so much through my visits, and have developed a love for history. Besides the fact that visiting historical attractions can be fun, interesting, and exciting, they can also teach us a lot about our ancestors. Having a direct connection with historical places can be a very humbling experience. Listed below … Continue reading →

Mystery Solved!

My great grandfather was born to a single mother in 1898. She never disclosed who the father was, or if she did, it was kept secret by anyone who knew. She married a man within a few years of my great grandfather’s birth, and my great grandfather assumed his stepfather’s last name. It is unknown if he was ever officially adopted. I first became aware of my great grandfather’s illegitimate birth when I first began diving into my genealogy. There were a few theories as to who the biological father was: a traveling businessman, a married man, or even a … Continue reading →