Crew of Mayflower
There were between twenty to thirty crew on the ship, which was led by Captain Christopher Jones. It is believed that Jones would have had private quarters on the stern of the ship. The crew lived on the upper decks … Continued
Mayflower Voyage: Life on Board
By the time The Mayflower set sail for the New World, provisions were low, after losing much time and resources on the repairs for The Speedwell. The passengers were already weary, having been on board throughout the delays. The Mayflower … Continued
Mayflower Voyage: Turning Back
After being delayed with repairs for The Speedwell, the ship originally hired to travel with the Mayflower, the voyage to the new world began. On August 5, 1620, The Speedwell and The Mayflower set sail with the Separatists and colonists … Continued
The Mayflower
We have been studying the history of the Pilgrims in England in previous years leading up to Thanksgiving. This year, in the six weeks leading up to Thanksgiving we will take a look at the Mayflower voyage and landing. We … Continued
Did my Ancestors Come Over on the Mayflower?
Yesterday, we celebrated Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving tradition in America originated with the Pilgrims that came over on the Mayflower. There were 102 passengers {plus crew} that came over on the Mayflower. However, by the end of that first winter over … Continued
Before the Mayflower: The Fight to Reach A New World
The Pilgrims decided to relocate to Virginia, but there were still numerous obstacles ahead. Negotiations were touch and go with the Merchant Adventurers, the stock company that back them. Some investors signed on before eventually backing out. The plan was … Continued
Before the Mayflower: Life in Leiden
Leiden was a thriving industrial center while the Pilgrims lived there, but life was not easy for many of them. This group, which was around a 125 people, were initially thrilled to be in Leiden. They were drawn to the … Continued
Before the Mayflower: The Scrooby Congregation
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
Before the Mayflower: Origins of Conflict
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