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History
of the
Society of Mayflower Descendants
in
Michigan |
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In January 1897, the four
founding states met in Plymouth, Massachusetts to organize the General
Society of Mayflower Descendants. They were:
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New York, founded 22 December 1894 |
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Connecticut, founded 7 March 1896 |
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Massachusetts, founded 28 March 1896 |
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Pennsylvania, founded 1 July 1896 |
Only four years later, Michigan joined the
growing tribute to our Pilgrim ancestors by joining the General Society of
Mayflower Descendants. Michigan received its charter on 8 February
1901 and was organized on 3 April 1901.
Michigan has been the first in many
avenues.
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Michigan provided the first woman Governor General, Mrs. Frank W. Lanham
(Cay). |
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Michigan was the first to invite the General Society to meet outside
Plymouth and New York City. |
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Michigan provided the founder of the North Carolina Society, Burnham
Standish Colburn. |
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Michigan provided the first Editor of the Five Generations Project, Miss
Lucy Mary Kellogg. Since then, several of its members have served on
the Five Generations Project. |
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Michigan was among the first to enter Junior Members and to have a state
newsletter. |
The Michigan Society's greatest accomplishment is to pay
tribute and to continue the memory of the Mayflower Pilgrims. |
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