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Verifying Mayflower Lineage
Presented by Christopher C. Child and Lindsay Fulton
Original broadcasts: November 2023
Four hundred years ago, the Mayflower landed on the shores of Massachusetts with 102 passengers aboard. Today, there is an estimated 35 million Mayflower descendants worldwide. Join experts from American Ancestors for a three-part online course that will explore the many resources, record collections, and research strategies for verifying your connection to the Mayflower. We will also include several case studies demonstrating ways to break down brick walls, including an examination of using DNA to confirm a hypothesis.
This course includes three 90-minute classes; exclusive access to handouts and recordings of each presentation; and in-depth Q&A sessions with the instructors.
Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email with a link to the course page. You can also access this page under "My Account"> "Digital Content". You will have access to the course materials for the foreseeable future.
COURSE TOPICS
Class 1: Getting Started: Mayflower Resources and Records
Presented by Lindsay Fulton
This first class will get you started on the right track for verifying your line. We will discuss organizing your research, "hotspots" for Mayflower connections, and many trusted resources and record collections to make your research more efficient and effective.
Class 2: Verifying and Documenting Your Connection
Presented by Lindsay Fulton
In this second class we'll demonstrate various ways to document your line and when a proof argument may be necessary.
Class 3: Advanced Strategies & Next Steps
Presented by Christopher C. Child
This final class will look at several case studies that use various strategies for breaking down a brick wall, including using DNA to confirm a hypothesis and prove a connection. We will also discuss next steps once you have verified your connection, adding to Mayflower scholarship.
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