SOCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS

IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here is the list of frequently asked questions that we have received. Click on the FAQ that you are interested in to see the answer.

What do I need in order to join the Florida Mayflower Society? Who do I contact in order to join? How can I document my lineage? How much does it cost to belong to the Florida Mayflower Society? How do I transfer my Mayflower Society membership from another state to the Florida Society? How can I become a member of the Florida Mayflower Society yet keep my membership in my original state? How can I contact the historian or other officers in another state? I have other Mayflower lines and would like to submit supplementals.  What is the cost? Can I find out if someone has already documented my line? Where can I purchase the silver book on my Pilgrim ancestor? What do I need in order to join the Florida Mayflower Society? You will need to document each generation between yourself and the Mayflower Pilgrim. Primary evidence consists of birth, death and marriage certificates. Who do I contact in order to join? Contact the Historian at the colony which is geographically closest to you. You can see a map of the colonies by clicking the link on our home page How can I document my lineage? Always start with your immediate family, documenting births, deaths and marriages. In addition, Many of the colonies supply local libraries with the Mayflower silver books, which are published by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. The silver books contain the first five generations of most of the Mayflower passengers. Your colony historian is available to assist you in finding the necessary documentation and to fill out your application. How much does it cost to belong to the Florida Mayflower Society? Fees are as follows: There is a one-time fee of $115.00 to process your application. The yearly dues are $30.00. How can I transfer my Mayflower membership to the Florida Society? You need to request the transfer by contacting the historian of the Florida colony of choice and the historian of your current state. The losing state historian will establish your dues are up to date and send a copy of your lineage papers and "letter of good standing" to the Florida State Historian. There is a $5.00 fee to transfer to Florida and generally a $5.00 fee is required from the losing state. How can I become a member of the Florida Mayflower Society and still keep my membership in the original state? You can become a "Dual" member but will be required to pay dues to both state societies. There is no reciprocity for life membership from other states and you will be required to pay dues to the Florida Society. The proceedure is the same as a transfer. How can I contact the historian or other officers in another state? Each Spring issue of the Mayflower Quarterly (June 2002 pp.176-198) lists each state with names and addresses of its officers. What is the cost of supplementals? The fee ($115.00) for supplementals is the same as the original application. Can I find out if someone has already documented my line? Yes, the state historian can request a copy of a lineage paper from the Mayflower Library in Plymouth. For a $10.00 fee they will send you the best documented and most recent application submitted along the same line as yours. Where can I purchase the silver book on my Pilgrim ancestor? The Mayflower Library in Plymouth. Click here to go to the Mayflower Society Page . Choose "Books and More".