The Scrooby Separatist Church was established by William Brewster at the Scrooby Manor House in around 1606. To avoid arrest the meetings were held in secret. The principle members of the congregation were Richard Clyfton, John Robinson and William Brewster. … Continued
We think about the Pilgrims and their voyage on the Mayflower. But what was their life like before that voyage? The core group of the Pilgrims originated from Scrooby, England. This group held Separatist beliefs not conforming with the Church … Continued
I’m excited to start a new series today. This actually came about by sharing creative genealogy ideas with my residents and co-workers. I have recently presented these to a group and was amazed at the interest. So, until at least … Continued
Recently, I was visiting with a friend who owns a well-established music store. However, she was excited by a find she’d made earlier in the day. She discovered a piece of music stamped with a music store in that area … Continued
We all have brick walls we want to break through. Some seem nearly impossible to break through. I had one just like that. For 25 years I looked for the parents of my GG-Grandfather. All I had to go on … Continued
The 4th of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence. The signing of this document declared the British colonies a new nation and affirmed our independence from the British Empire. The area that … Continued
Printed family histories are a great place to start when you’re stuck. Many families have printed their family histories over the years. Some provide more detail and sources than others. However, these can be a great resource. They may even … Continued
Last week, I shared the story of how DNA had proven that President Harding did indeed have a love child. DNA has revolutionized our world in the last decade. Criminals are able to prove either their innocence or guilt with … Continued
The pilgrims, English separatists that came to America in 1620, were even more orthodox in their Puritan beliefs than Oliver Wendell Cromwell. As a result, Christmas was not a holiday in early America. From 1659 to 1681, the celebration of … Continued
We all know the story of the first thanksgiving, but did you know that it has changed considerably since then. I would like to briefly explore the history of Thanksgiving. We seem to take for granted some times that … Continued