In 1620\, a brave group of 102 men\, women\, and children sailed across the Atlantic on the Mayflower in search of a better life. Forty-fiv e of these passengers died in the harsh winter of 1620&ndash\;21. The Gene ral Society of Mayflower Descendants was established in 1897 to pay homage to the Pilgrims. The Society estimates that there may be as many as 10 mi llion living descendants in the United States and 35 million living descen dants of the Mayflower worldwide.
\nThe Florida Society was chartere d in 1937. There are now 17 colonies throughout the state\, including the John Alden Colony of Fort Lauderdale established in 1949. Today&rsquo\;s s peakers are Colony Governor Linda Williams and Betsy Slagle\, Recording Se cretary and Scholarship Chair. They will present an overview of the Mayflo wer passengers and the Society\, share some resources on how to identify l ineage to a passenger\, and explain the application process and what is co nsidered valid evidence of lineage. \;
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\nIn-person registration \;not \;required. Walk-ins welcome.
\nLocation: \;NSU Alvin Sherman Libr ary\, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd.\, Fort Lauderdale-Davie\, Fl 33314\, Seco nd Floor\, Lab A
\nParking information: \;https://www.nova.edu /public-safety/parking/visitors.html
\nAbout GSBC
\nThe Genealogical Society of Broward County meets on the first Sunday of ev ery month\, except when holidays require schedule adjustments.
\nMeetings are free and open to the public.
\n< p style="text-align: center\;">Learn more at \;www.gsbcfl.org\nWe are here to help you find your ancestors!
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