As it turns out, I’m not a great blogger. I realize I haven’t written in almost a year, but in my defence, I have been doing research. (Well except for last summer, but I tend to do less research when it’s warm and I can be outside gardening)
As I was researching my grandmother’s ancestors, I came upon
an interesting discovery that if I can prove undoubtedly, links our family to
some very interesting times in North American history. I’ve been quite hush-hush about it because I haven’t
validated everything yet, but I am close.
I am only writing about it now because I realize I have ignored my blog
far too long and I’ve hit a brick wall in the research. I really think I need to take a bit of a
break from it so I can start with a fresh brain.
Essentially, if I can prove the parentage of one ancestor,
born in the mid-1750’s to early 1760’s I can prove that I am a Mayflower
descendant. If that is proven, then I
can trace our family tree back to one of the founding fathers of the U.S.A. (3rd
cousin 8x removed but still…).
After compiling the research and the evidence I had, I consulted
an historian with the Society of Mayflower Descendants of Canada. He reviewed what I had, indicated what I
needed, and suggested that I should make an application. I was also advised that records from the seventeen
and eighteen hundreds may not exist and I may have to find alternate proof such
as wills or church records that could demonstrate proof of parentage. This is where I am now stuck. I need proof of parentage for that key person
linking to all those historical times and people. It has been the main focus of my research which
has
been both interesting and frustrating at times.
I’ve recently sent a revision of my application and data to
that historian. He has suggested some
other places to look and is helping me find information. I hope it hasn’t all been for nothing but
that is the way with genealogy. Sometimes
you find out that the rabbit hole you fell into wasn’t the right one and you’ve
got to start over on a line.
Keep your fingers crossed that I get lucky and keep watching
for updates!
