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SOCIETY OF DESCENDANTS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA MAYLOWER LOG

SPRING 2020 VOLUME 43, NO. 1

FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DESK IN THIS ISSUE: Dear Society of Mayflower Descendants welcome them to their new responsibili- From the Governor 1 in the State of Arizona, ties. In addition, we have included mini- Society Officer Directory 2 I believe it is safe to say that 2020 is not biographies in this issue of the Mayflower We (still) Need YOU! 2 what any of us expected. COVID-19 has Log so you can get to know each of them. Outgoing Board Members 3 They are diligently working for the Soci- impacted both the Society and individual Editor’s Notes 3 ety and are modifying various programs lives on many levels. As outlined in an Historian’s Report 3–4 earlier communication, and out of an and projects in light of the current situa- Junior Members Corner 5–6 overabundance of caution, it became tion and to improve our Society as a necessary to cancel the Annual Meeting whole. New Board Member Profiles 7–8 that was scheduled for April 26, 2020. As I mentioned in the last issue of the 2019 Development Com- 9–10 Nevertheless, we expect that the Com- Log, the Arizona Society has taken addi- mittee Report pact Day Meeting will proceed as tional steps into the information age and Treasurer’s Report 11 planned and is when we will hold the to enhance our abilities to provide infor- RootsTech Photos 11 election of the 2020-2023 Executive mation and opportunities to members. How to Dress like a Pilgrim 12 Board. The Compact Day Meeting is This current situation has highlighted Doing the Laundry 12 scheduled for November 22, 2020 at the more than ever the value of a new ap- Minutes, Compact Day 13 DoubleTree Resort in Tempe. Please proach. The first steps have been taken Compact Day Photos 14 mark your calendars and plan to attend. with the modernization the Arizona Centerpiece Information 15 ’s website at https:// Unfortunately, the COVID-19 response In Memoriam 15 th arizonamayflowersociety.org/. The new has also caused us to put the 400 Anni- Save the Date 16 versary commemoration on hold. Similar site is “up and running” and includes sev- to the General Society, the thought is to eral features that we were unable to pro- move the celebrations to 2021. Instead vide in the past. Some of these expanded of a commemoration of the landing of services include: the Mayflower in 1620, we will be cele- • A “members only” online directory brating the 400th Anniversary of the first where Society members can access con- Thanksgiving. As such, the 400th Anni- tact information about other members, versary Committee is looking for mem- be able to update their own personal bers who would like to be involved in information, and provide individual planning next year’s events. Please con- preferences on what information is pro- vided in the future to others. tact me if you are interested. • A calendar to track important dates and During this interim period, we also had meetings on both a local and national the new members of the Executive level. Board assume their positions. Please continued on p. 9 PAGE 2 SPRING 2020

2020–2023 TRIENNIUM SLATE OF OFFICERS

The following have been nominated to serve the next three-year term. The election and installation will be held during the Compact Day luncheon on November 22, 2020

Position Name Email Address Phone Governor *Matthew Harrison [email protected] 602-499-3718 Deputy Governor VACANT Secretary *Gregory Cooke [email protected] 928-300-3925 Treasurer *Cindy Cooke [email protected] 928-300-9738 Historian *Raya Robinson [email protected] 480-686-6648 Elder Jay Webber [email protected] 602-616-4357 Captain *Sam Mecham [email protected] 360-463-4735 Counsellor *Andy Turner [email protected] 520-577-0586 Surgeon Patsy Silvey [email protected] 928-458-7866 Deputy Governor General (nominee) *Andy Turner [email protected] 520-577-0586 Assistant General (nominee) *Matthew Harrison [email protected] 602-499-3718 Archivist Janet Stamm [email protected] 480-620-2660 Member Enrichment Chair Maura Mackowski [email protected] 480-926-4765 Education Chair VACANT Hospitality Chair Alice Garner [email protected] 307-699-0897 Junior Membership Chair Bunny Larry [email protected] 480-883-7095 New Member Chair *Ruth Fox [email protected] 480-699-2683 IT/Webmaster *Mike Stinson [email protected] 602-769-9375 Newsletter Editor *Gregory Cooke [email protected] 928-300-3925 Public Relations Chair Samuel Trommler [email protected] 602-373-4443 400th Anniversary Chair VACANT Development Chair VACANT * Current Incumbent

WE STILL NEED YOU! As can be seen above, there are four positions still vacant. And, we’re always in need of volunteers to serve on various committees.

• Deputy Governor • Chair, 400th Anniversary Cmte • Education Chair • Chair, Development Cmte If you are interested in volunteering to serve your society and help perpetuate the memory of our Pilgrim ancestors, please contact any of the society’s officers or board members (shown above). MAYLOWER LOG PAGE 3

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE These outgoing members of the Executive Board have faithfully served your society. Be sure to thank them at your next opportunity: Deputy Governor, Elder, & 400th Anniversary Chair Tom Billard Surgeon Joseph Tomlinson Archivist Marilyn Poppe Data Roster Chair Karen Winchester Education Chair Debbie Slonsky Hospitality Chair Bunny Larry Public Relations Chair Kimberly Ely Junior Membership Chair Lynne Perry Development Chair Andy Turner

EDITOR’S NOTES This is certainly NOT the issue I originally envisioned a few months ago. We were supposed to be planning for a great Annual Meeting with an election and installation of officers, officiated by the Secretary General, Jane Groves Riddle Hurt. We were also looking forward to the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth. So much for plans. Time to turn lemons into Lemonade.

You may notice a few extras in this issue, including contributions about children, animals, pilgrim clothing, and yes, laundry. As I asked last fall, and will repeat again, “Do you have an untold story, anecdote, or quote about your con- nection with the Mayflower? We can use it here, so please send it to your editor.”

Greg Cooke, Secretary and Editor [email protected]

FROM THE HISTORIAN TRANSFERS TO ARIZONA

NAME AZ# GSMD# ANCESTOR Sheila Asala 1440 87281 Stephen Hopkins PAGE 4 SPRING 2020

NEW MEMBERS (SINCE FALL 2019) New Member AZ # GSMD# Passenger Ancestor Thomas Russell Drummond 1435 96098 Leslie Eugene Johnson 1436 96099 Jack Robert Phillips 1437 96230 Charlotte Christine Carl-Mitchell 1438 96256 Carolyn Ann Clement 1439 96257 William Brewster Virginia Lee Hargett 1441 96392 Ronald Roger Cade 1442 96409 Charles Lee Kraus 1443 96410 Edward Fuller Bruce Elliott Covill 1444 96446 Stephen Hopkins Michael John Bastiaan de Blank 1445 96461 Edward Fuller Peter Matthew Kennedy de Blank 1446 96462 Edward Fuller Jennifer Gabriel Brophy Soden 1447 96463 Edward Fuller Jared Gordon Parker 1448 96559 William Brewster Lily Parker 1449 96560 William Brewster Millington H. Delia 1450 96628 Stephen Hopkins Nadya Elizabeth Aswad 1451 96629 Stephen Hopkins Jesse Anna Holladay King 1452 96662 Lindsay Ilana Gibson 1453 96694 Ryan Hunter Gibson 1454 96695 Samuel Fuller Ronald Dean Mayes 1455 96696 William Mullins Charles Randall Miller 1456 96697 Dianne Bonnivier 1457 96726 Matthew Bunting 1458 96823 John Alden Ann K Harris 1459 96878 William Brewster Allison Mayes 1460 96922 Sarah E Lowery 1461 96993 William Brewster Casey Lee Virgil 1462 96994 Edward Fuller Chelsey Lane Virgil 1463 96995 Edward Fuller Sherry Garcia 1464 97027 Edward Fuller Judith Maris 1465 97028 John Howland Jessica Hinton 1466 97054 Edward Doty Ryan Shields 1467 97055 Edward Doty Allison Martin 1468 97087 Thomas Rogers John Schannep 1469 97088 Thomas Rogers Timothy Schannep 1470 97089 Thomas Rogers Robert Linn 1471 97145 Richard Warren Jacquelyn Scherrer 1472 97146 Richard Warrren

SUPPLEMENTAL APPROVALS NAME ANCESTOR Anne Pinckney Brewster (2), Hopkins, Cooke, Chilton (3), Howland/Tilley/Hurst (8), Ruth Fox Hopkins, Cooke Terri Jo Stevens Standish, Cooke Ronald Cade Tilley/Hurst/Tilley (3) MAYLOWER LOG PAGE 5

JUNIOR MEMBERS CORNER

We currently over 100 Juniors and 3 Junior Friends aged from a few months to 19 years of age. Here are our newest members since our last Mayflower Log. Member Sponsor Relationship Ancestor Mason Michael Hinton Renee Joyce Shields Grandmother Edward Doty Samantha Lockwood Todd Lockwood Father Richard Warren James Lockwood Todd Lockwood Father Richard Warren Maddux Jaxon Hincha Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Conner Bryce Perry Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Cody Bradford Perry Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley John Paul Perry III (Trey) Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Kyson Grant Perry Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Ridge Heap Perry Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Jaylie Lynne Perry Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Riley Locklin Perry Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Mattie Carole Perry Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Brighton Alan Peotter Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Noah Aiden Peotter Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Hannah Lynne Peotter Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Nixon Krew Perry Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Body Bixton Perry Lynne Perry Grandmother Joan Tilley Ryker Glen Hincha Lynne Perry Great Grandmother Joan Tilley Nolan Ryan Hincha Lynne Perry Great Grandmother Joan Tilley

Did you know? Contributed by Bunny Larry, Junior Member Chair The Pilgrims did not bring any large livestock animals with them on the Mayflower. In fact, the only animals known with certainty to have come on the Mayflower were two dogs, an English mastiff and an English spaniel, who are mentioned on a couple of occasions in the Pilgrims' journals. Although not specifically mentioned, it seems likely that they had with them some chickens, because chicken broth was given by Mayflower passenger to the Wampanoag sachem when he was sick in early 1622; and it is also likely they brought some pigs. In 1623, Emmanual Altham visited Plymouth and reported there were six goats, fifty pigs, and many chickens. —from MayflowerHistory.com PAGE 6 SPRING 2020

Some of Our Newest Junior Members

New Meaning for “Are we there yet?” Contributed by Lynne Perry, past Junior Member Chair There were a number of children among the passengers of the Mayflower. This was of great importance to the survival of . Many of the children had become accustomed to hard labor since they needed to work in Leiden to help support their families. As with many immigrant families in 17th century Holland, the Pilgrim fathers were generally hired for the lowest paying occupations. When the struggling group of colonists faced the cruelties of the first New England winter with its illnesses and deaths, it was the children who many times stepped in to assist the adults. Undoubtedly, brave young souls were kept busy tending the sick, fetching firewood and water, helping to prepare food and doing whatever was necessary. There were fewer deaths among the children that first cruel winter, which ultimately increased the chances of survival for the struggling colony. Children on the Mayflower who left descendants with their approximate age when they made the voyage:

Bartholomew Allerton (7) John Cooke (13) Priscilla Mullins (17) (3) Samuel Eaton (1) Joseph Rogers (17) Remember Allerton (5) Samuel Fuller (12) son of Edward Fuller (13) Francis Billington (14) (14) (born aboard) (13) Giles Hopkins (12) (5) (13) Richard More (6) MAYLOWER LOG PAGE 7

Meet your New Board Members

Patsy Silvey—Surgeon Descended from George Soule Patsy hails from rural Iowa, southwest of Des Moines. A Registered Nurse, she worked at various Hospi- tals throughout the Midwest. She retired from the VA Hospital at Omaha, Nebraska in 2012, after which she and husband Larry moved to Prescott Valley. Married for 50 years, she and Larry have two children

Rev. David Jay Webber, M.Div., S.T.M.,—Elder Descended from William Bradford Ordained as a Lutheran minister in 1988, and has been the pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Scotts- dale since 2005. Before that, for eight years, he was the rector and a professor of theology at Saint Sophia Lutheran Theological Seminary in Ternopil’, Ukraine. He is an adjunct instructor (via the Internet) for the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Nyamira, Kenya, and “on the side” he is also a professional genealogist. He has served as a speaker at various theological, historical, and genealogical conferences. He is the sole author of one book, and has contributed chapters or essays to several other books. His articles have ap- peared in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, The Genealogist, the Palatine Immigrant, the Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly, Logia, Lutheran Quarterly, Lutheran Synod Quarterly, and other publications. He was born and grew up in the Hudson Valley of New York. He and his wife Carol have three grown children and nine grandchildren.

Janet Stamm—Archivist Descended from John and Elizabeth (Tilley) Howland Jan’s hobbies/interests include genealogy, digital scrapbooking, embroidery. She loves to read, particular- ly historical fiction. She and her husband Hal have 4 adult children, all married, and 10 grandchildren.

Maura Mackowski, PhD—Member Enrichment Chair Descended from Francis Cooke, Peter Browne, Thomas Rogers William Brewster, George Soule, Richard Warren, John Alden, William Mullins, and Edward Doty Maura has served the Society for many years, having been Deputy Governor 2011-2012, and Historian 2012-2019. She was recently awarded a Certificate of Appreciation and Accomplishment from the General Society. Her position, Member Enrichment Chair, is a new position the Board created to welcome new members and help them connect with committees and activities in order to get the most out of their membership.

Bunny Larry—Junior Member Chair In my family, I was the 1st generation born outside Plymouth since the Mayflower landed. My cousins and their children and grandchildren are still in (15 generations). I grew up in Minnesota and retired in Phoenix. I am blessed that a few of my Plymouth cousins are interested in researching our fami- ly tree so together we can share our discoveries. PAGE 8 SPRING 2020

Cindy Cooke – Treasurer Descended from John & , Francis Cooke, George Soule, Richard Warren, William Mullins Cindy is a recent (2018) transfer to the Arizona society from Utah where she had served two years as Treasurer. Notably, she converted a paper-based accounting system to Quickbooks, established an on-line payment system, and reestablished the Utah Society as a non-profit organization with the IRS. She worked as an accounting clerk for a variety of companies in the Salt Lake area for over 15 years. Her many hobbies include sewing, machine embroidery, quilting, gardening, leatherwork, beading, crochet, jigsaw puz- zles, and reading. She leaves the genealogy to Greg. See next.

Greg Cooke—Secretary & Editor Descended from James Chilton, Francis Cooke, Francis Eaton Greg is from Los Angeles and holds a BA in Industrial Arts and a Masters in Public Administration. He re- tired from the Air Force in 1994, and moved to West Jordan, Utah, where he worked in the IT department of the local mental health authority until final retirement in 2012. He served the Utah Mayflower Society as Historian for four years. Married to his 10th cousin, he and Cindy have three children. Among his genea- logical accomplishments, he’s found that their kids have 9,027 ancestors (and counting), including King Edward IV and a bona fide Pirate of the Caribbean. (Warning: shameless plug follows). You can see them all here: https:// www.gdcooke.org/ss/default.aspx/page/org2-o/index.htm

Raya Robinson—Historian Descended from James Chilton, Richard Warren, Thomas Rogers, John Howland After assisting the previous Historian, Maura Mackowski, for several years, Raya took over the position when Maura stepped down in April 2019. Raya is a Certified Public Accountant and practiced public ac- counting in Southern California for a few decades and is still licensed in California as well as Arizona. She currently resides in Gilbert, Arizona with one large German Shepherd who takes up more than her own side of the bed

Mike Stinson—Website Administrator Descended from William Bradford Mike assumed his duties in April 2019 when the Board determined there was an urgent need to improve the Society’s on-line presence. Mike brings a wealth of IT experience and knowledge, having worked for US West, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and is currently with Amazon as their Technical Program Manager for Global Security Operations. Originally from New Hampshire, Mike is a veteran of the Air Force, having served at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson. He holds a BS in Computer Information Systems from Regis University in Denver. He and his wife Lisa have two daughters and three grandchildren.

Alice Garner—Hospitality Chair Descended from Stephen Hopkins Alice Garner is a native Tennesseean, currently residing in Wyoming and Arizona. She and her husband run a private family investment office. Together they have two grown children. Alice joined the General Society of Mayflower Descendants in 2019. Her interests are reading, jewelry making, and travel. Alice is excited to serve as the AZ Mayflower Society Hospitality Chair for 2020–2023.

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FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DESK (continued from p. 1) • A payment portal where Society livered to your email inbox. We are also committed to improving members can make payments di- • Notice and payment of annual mem- our social media presence, so please rectly by credit card for their annu- bership dues will be primarily con- stop by and “like us” at https:// al membership dues, Annual and ducted by email and payment link. www.facebook.com/ Compact Day luncheons, or pro- SocietyOfMayflowerDescend- In light of the increasing costs of print- vide donations for specific fundrais- antsInTheStateOfArizona/. ing events. ing and mailing of documents/ We know these are challenging times • A future expanded library where publications, the overwhelming ma- and are working hard to adapt to the members can review documents, jority of communication by the Society past issues of the Mayflower Log, to its members in the future will be by situation. If you have any questions, or download documents for use, and email. For example, we plan to send a suggestions on what we can do better, also give important Society and periodic e-mail called Mayflower Con- please contact me, or any member of other genealogical links/ nections directly to your inbox. This the Executive Board (listed on p. 2). information. approach allows the Society to provide I look forward to seeing you at the • An email service that will supply consistent communication and infor- Compact Day Meeting November information to the Society as a mation on a regular basis instead of 1- 22nd. whole. This will include providing 2 times a year at a fraction of the cost. notices of future events, links to As a result, we encourage you to up- Matthew Harrison, key information, volunteer oppor- date your profile on the website. Governor tunities, and the Mayflower Log de-

Report from the Development Committee

The 2019 Development Committee was composed of Andrew Turner and Kimberly Ely. Our focus was on the Fund Rais- ing Appeal (FRA) that was conducted during October through December 2019, although donations were received throughout 2019 and are included in the table which follows. As a result of the generosity of our members and friends, we were able to exceed our goal. Category Goal Collected Books to Libraries $ 500 $ 639.50 General Operations $1,000 $ 900.50 400th Anniversary $2,000 $1,037.50 National Pilgrim Memorial Meetinghouse $2,000 $2,987.50 Total $5,500 $5,565.00

At the 2017 meeting of the General Congress held in Plymouth Massachusetts, each Member Society was challenged to pledge $5,000 for the National Pilgrim Memorial Meetinghouse (NPMM) project, with the pledge to be completed by September 2020. At the March 24, 2018 meeting of our Executive Board it was agreed that AZMS would accept the chal- lenge of $5,000. During the 2018 FRA $1,769.00 was contributed by members for the NPMM project, and during the 2019 FRA $2,987.50 was contributed towards the NPMM project. $3,050 was also donated directly to the General Society of May- flower Descendants (GSMD), (not through AZMS), as part of the $5,000 pledge amount from AZMS. Thus to date, AZMS has been credited with $7,806.50 for the NPMM project and we have met and exceeded our pledge! The Development Committee wishes to thank all those members and friends who have donated to the AZMS and to the GSMD over the years. Your contributions are deeply appreciated. PAGE 10 SPRING 2020

Arizona Mayflower Society Gratefully Acknowledges the Following Members for Their Generous Contributions Made in 2019 Donations were directed to: (B) Books to Libraries (G) General Operations (A) 400th Anniversary (N) National Pilgrim Memorial Meetinghouse $200 or greater Elizabeth Wych (B, G, A, N) Anonymous (N) in memory of Mina L. Bard in memory of Stephen Hopkins family Up to $99 Katie Bradley (N) Anonymous (B) Laurie S. Daynes (B, G, A, N) in memory of Barbara Soule Kraemer in memory of Josephine Kiningham Stiles Anonymous (G) Ruth J. Fox (G, A, N) Tom Billard (A) George W. Irving, III (N) James Case (G, A) in memory of Dawn Dollard in memory of Sandra Case Virginia Newell Lusch (B, A, N) Beth J. Chevalier (A) in honor of John E. Newell in honor of H. Weston Spooner Raya Robinson (N) Cindy and Greg Cooke (B, G, A, N) Jon Sellin (B, A, N) Kay E. Corwin (B, G, A, N) Alan and Dee Shipley (G) in memory of my parents $100 to $199 Patricia E. Fulcher (N) Anonymous (B, G, A, N) in memory of Yolande Earl Lauerman Anonymous (G) Gary Michael Hamm (G) Anonymous (N) Charlotte Hubbard (G) Jack Ainsworth (G) Judith Hughes (N) Jane Bradstreet (A, N) Marilyn A. Humes (A) in memory of Margaret and Edward Wood Mary Sue Hunter (N) Alberta Charney (B, G, A, N) Katherine Jelinek (G) Diane Curll (N) Judith M. Lawson (B) Kimberly D. Ely (A) in memory of Helen Ricks McCoy James Chipman Heller (A, N) Maura Mackowski (B, G, A, N) Anne A Jennings (A) in memory of Carlton V. Phillips in memory of Neal C. Jennings Vesta Vaughan Rand (B) Carolyn Fors McWhirter (B, G, A, N) in memory Pearl Bacon Hawes in memory of Helen M. Phillips Fors and Ann Wright Allison Diane B. Moore (N) Michael W, Stinson (A) Lynne Perry (B, G, A, N) Jeanette Studer (N) Marilyn R. Poppe (N) Ginger Trokey (N) in memory of Theodore Lincoln Bergen in memory of Margaret Farrand Roberts Naomi Webb (B) Andrew Turner (N) in memory of Charles E. Doty Beth Webb (N) Barbara Weichert (B, G, A, N) in memory of Eleanor Parkman Heath in honor of Steve and Tricia Weichert Linda White (N) Robert Whiting (A) Catherine Yeager (B) Karen Winchester (N) in memory of Alice Newsom Austin

Every effort has been made to report donations accurately; we apologize should any errors have occurred. Please direct any questions to Andrew B. Turner, [email protected] MAYLOWER LOG PAGE 11

From the Treasurer TREASURER’S REPORT, YEAR END 2019

Year to Date Balances Year to Date Balances Income $ 38,189.80 400th Anniversary $ 1,521.50 Expense $ 23,794.71 Books to Libraries $ 689.50 General Operations $ 940.62 Case CD Balance $ 6,203.67 Mayflower II $ 100.00 Checkbook Balance $ 37,477.82 Nat'l Pilgrim Mem $ 2,982.50 Savings Balance $ 19,668.46 Savings -400th Anniv. $ 5,438.66

Your Society at RootsTech, 2020 RootsTech, an annual four-day event held annually in Salt Lake City, Utah, is dedicated to celebrating family, discovering family histories, and connecting the living to their ancestors and each other. There are over 300 classes taught by industry experts, professional genealogists, and experienced storytellers where you can learn about the tools, resources, and methods available to uncover and share your family’s story. An Expo Hall features more than 200 companies offering products and services designed to help you discover and connect with family and where you can enjoy demonstrations, free swag, and test the latest in family history technology!

The Mayflower “crew” at RootsTech. They are always looking for volunteers to help at the booth. Our own Maura Mackowski (left) with Marti Bobertz, Director of Genealogy & Research Services at GMSD Diane Stone, author of Mary of the Mayflow- er. There will be a autographed copy avail- able at the Compact Day silent auction. PAGE 12 SPRING 2020

How to Dress Like a Pilgrim By Maura Mackowski, Member Enrichment Chair If the 400th anniversary year has put you in the mood to wear authentic Pilgrim garb (no hats with buckles, please) the General Society has posted information and a video showing what our forebears really wore. There is also a down- loadable guide to vendors of reproduction garments or if you are crafty, suppliers of authentic period fabric, sewing patterns, hats, shoes, accessories, and so on. The URL for the GSMD’s “Dress Like a Pilgrim” is https:// www.themayflowersociety.org/blog/dress-like-a-pilgrim. A second source, mainly for knitters, is Plimoth Planta- tion. Their online gift shop is open during the pandemic. They sell a pattern book and period yarn for the garments the Greater Boston Knitting Guild makes for their reenactors and a kit for knitting the woman’s waistcoat. You can also buy some clothing, including a girl’s outfit. The URL is https://www.plimoth.com/, then choose “Yarn” or “Apparel & Accessories.” There is still time to make something for Compact Day, November 22nd. Editor’s note: If you didn’t notice, the preceding page has a picture of Maura modeling her Pilgrim outfit at RootsTech 2020.

When do YOU do the Laundry? After two months a sea, the Pilgrims (and no doubt the crew) had what was termed a “great need” for washing. When the ship first arrived at Provincetown Harbor in early November, 1620, the women found a freshwater pond with which to take care of busi- ness. It was a Monday, and “for generations to come, Monday would be wash day in New England, a tradition that began with the women of the Mayflower.” —Nathan Philbrick, Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War (2006), 56

New Board Member Profiles (continued from p. 8) Samuel Trommler—Public Relations Chair Descended from William Brewster Samuel grew up in Brazil as a second generation Baptist missionary kid. When his family finally settled in Arizona, he developed a fascination with rocks and weather. As an adult, he combined those two inter- ests by studying and collecting fulgurites—glass tubes formed in the ground from lightening strikes. While in college (ASU), he was news editor for the student newspaper and was once a staff reporter for the Arizona Republic. He has extensive experience in corporate writing and communications stemming from a 20–year career in banking with Bank of America and currently with JP Morgan Chase. Samuel and his Gina have three teenage sons. MAYLOWER LOG PAGE 13

Minutes of Compact Day, November 24, 2019 Governor Matthew Harrison opened the meeting at 12:00 noon. Elder Tom Billard gave the invocation and Captain Sam Mecham led the Pledge of Allegiance. Laurie Daynes led us in the singing of the Prayer of Thanksgiving. Minutes of the Annual Meeting (April 28, 2019) and the Treasurer’s report for the period ending September 26 (both as printed in the Mayflower Log) were received. Attending today’s meeting were: Members 78 Spouses 26 Juniors 4 Applicants 5 Guests 24 Total 137 New members and applicants were welcomed and introduced. Treasurer Cindy Cooke reviewed the new procedures for paying dues using Quickbooks. Maura Mackowski reviewed the activities of the Nominating Committee and some of the duties of the vacant offices. Maura Mackowski was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation and Accomplishment from the General Society. A Certificate of Commendation from the State of Arizona, signed by Governor Douglas Ducey was also announced, recognizing the 400th Anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower and the signing of the . There was also a certificate from the City of Scottsdale. We recessed for the meal at 12:30 and reconvened at 1:15. Andy Turner and Kimberly Ely provided an update on the annual Fundraising drive. Our society had exceeded it’s goal of $5000 toward the National Pilgrim Memorial Meeting House, so far raising $7000. Captain Mecham led the roll call. William Brewster had the most descendants present (25). Elder Tom Billard led the Memorial service recognizing nine members recently deceased:

Donald Joseph Atha Janet Elaine Leach Hunt Marilyn Sue Martinez Wesley Dewey Edgar Sandra Jeanette Watkins William Robert Packard Henry Allen Nash Varnum B. Irvine Mary Eggleston Weber

Jay Webber read the Mayflower Compact, and Bunny Larry read the story of the five Kernels of Corn. Elder Tom Billard spoke on the life and legacy of Pastor John Robinson. Governor Harrison announced the next Annual Meeting luncheon, April 26, 2020 when Jane E. Groves Riddell Hurt, Secretary General, GSMD, will be our special guest. Elder Billard gave the benediction and we adjourned at 2:20. PAGE 14 SPRING 2020

Compact Day, November 2019 MAYLOWER LOG PAGE 15

Celebrating the 400th Anniversary of The Mayflower Landing

As part of the Arizona Mayflower Society’s fundraising efforts, we will be offering 20 centerpieces, one for you to take home for a donation to the Society of $50.00, at our upcoming Com- pact Day meeting on Sunday, November 22nd. Each centerpiece includes a 7” replica of The Mayflower ship, set between two white silk flowers representative of the Massachusetts State Flower and a rolled “Mayflower Compact” tied with a cranberry colored ribbon. The ship and accessories sit on an 8” round bev- eled mirror. The overall height of the mirror and ship is ap- proximately 10”. The centerpieces are a wonderful reminder of our special herit- age and make a unique decoration for your home during Thanksgiving Day celebrations. These arrangements will be available for pick-up after the Com- pact Day Meeting luncheon scheduled to be held at the Double- Tree Hotel in Tempe. No deliveries will be made and the offer is on a first come, first reserved basis. Your generous donation will be noted at the table on your centerpiece. Please contact Alice Garner at [email protected] if you wish to reserve this one-of-a-kind offering or if should you have questions about the centerpieces. Checks should be made payable to Arizona Mayflower Society and mailed to: Cindy Cooke, Treasurer Arizona Mayflower Society 860 Skyline Blvd Clarkdale, AZ 86324-3635 You may also pay by credit card using the donation page on our web site at https://arizonamayflowersociety.org/ Donations. Follow the link at the bottom of the page to make a donation (in the reference field, add the word “Centerpiece”). If you wish, you may also pay over the phone by calling Cindy at 928-300-9738.

IN MEMORIAM Laura Snyder was born on June 2, 1967 and passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 following a tragic accident in Sierra Vista. Laura had lived in the Sierra Vista area for nearly thirty years, spending the first decade teaching mathematics fol- lowed by nearly two decades in Army civil servant roles, most recently as a data scientist. A memorial service and reception were held on October 18, 2019 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sierra Vista. Laura is survived by her husband, Brad Snyder. Laura’s membership numbers were AZ 1334 and GS 91134. SOCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO PERPETUATE TO A REMOTE POSTERITY THE MEMORY OF OUR PILGRIM ANCESTORS

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SAVE THE DATE! Compact Day is November 22, 2020