Spring 2013 www.indianamayflower.com Spring Luncheon Woodstock Club, 1301 W 38th St.—Indianapolis Saturday, April 20, 2013 11:00 am The program for the Spring Menu for the Spring luncheon will Luncheon will feature the showing include house salad with tomato, of the short film “The Pilgrims” by olive & cucumber dressed with Encyclopedia Britannica at Merton white balsamic vinaigrette, chicken en phyllo stuffed with cranberry and Park Studios of London, England. brie, baked in phyllo dough with It was filmed through a collabora- grain mustard cream, whipped po- tion with Clarence Ver Steeg, tatoes, asparagus and grape to- Assistant Professor of History at mato garnish, rolls & butter, pecan Northwestern University. This is a pie, coffee/tea/lemonade. INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1955, 22 minutes in length, black and white film produced by John Children’s menu will include fruit Governor’s Message 2 Barnes. cup, chicken fingers with fries and an ice cream sundae for dessert. Luncheon Pictures 3 Be sure to plan to see this engag- New Members 4 ing film on the lives of the Pil- In Memoriam 4 Cost of the luncheon will be $30 for adults or $15 for children (10 and Presidents 5 grims and Strangers and how they under). Pre-paid reservations are Book Review 5 were able to work together for the due by Monday, April 15 and can Scholarship 6 good of all. You will get ac- be mailed to Robert Hessong, 5512 Pilgrim James Chilton 7 quainted with Elder William Fall Creek Rd, Indianapolis, IN Brewster, Myles Standish, William Trivia 8 46220-5021. Cancellations are re- Calendar 8 Bradford and John Carver. A theme quired by April 17 and can be made throughout is the Pilgrims’ unwav- by contacting Robert Hessong, 317- ering faith in God’s providence. 257-6958.
New Board Secretary: Kathryn (Kay) D. Whittington
Spring I graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Elementary Education in Member Meeting 1966 and a Master’s Degree in Education in 1970. After teaching for ten years, I returned to Ball State to obtain a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology in 1979. I spent April 20, 2013 most of my career as a behavioral health administrator. My 11am interest in my heritage began at an early age. In 1959, an article in my hometown newspaper about my Great- Educational Film Grandmother Minnie Bosworth entitled, “The Last Surviv- The Pilgrims ing Jay County Pioneer” sparked my interest in genealogy. I did not do anything serious about learning about my an- cestors until I retired in 2010 after learning I am descended from John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley, passengers on the Mayflower. Since retirement, I enjoy spending a great deal of time with my family and friends, reading and conducting genealogy research. Page 2 Governor’s Message By Graham Morey—Indiana Society Governor Exciting news is that your ISMD Board of Assistants has voted to move forward on a bid to host the General Society Board of Assistants meeting in Indianapolis in September 2016. Hosting this event will be a part of our Centennial Celebration. This is a major undertaking for the Indiana Society and will require help from all of our members. With the help of an event planner, a proposal has been prepared to submit at the GBOA meeting in New Orleans this September. The year 2016 will not only mark the Centennial anniversary of the Indiana Society, but it will also be the Bicentennial of the Hoosier state. Feel free to contact any of the Board members to offer your help. A special thanks to Deputy Governor Laura Stocker for her efforts in gathering the necessary information for our bid.
The Board welcomes a new member, Laura Smith, and a returning member, Pat Scahill, to our Board. Laura will be assisting our Historians Grant Doty and his nephew Chad Doty. Pat served in various positions in the 1980’s and 1990’s and has agreed to be a board member-at-large.
Our spring luncheon meeting will be on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Woodstock Club. Past Governor Robert Marr has ar- ranged for another short film about the Mayflower, offering another perspective of Pilgrim life. A brief business meeting at 11 AM will precede the Members Luncheon.
Take Care and God Bless, Graham Denby Morey Governor Governor Graham Morey, November 2012 Mayflower Society Shirts Show your pride in our Mayflower ancestry. Many styles and colors of shirts available. Shirts show Mayflower ship with "My ship came in 1620" Great gifts for all family members. Print order form and mail or phone First Choice Apparel at 701-271-0052 or fax completed order form to 701-271-0144. Order form available at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ndsmd/ The T shirts, both long & short sleeve, are $20 w/ 2XL $1.50 more & 3XL $2 more and come in gray, blue, & pink. Also there are adult hooded sweatshirt & crewneck sweatshirt, both at $31 w/ 2XL $2 more & 3XL $3 more in gray & blue. Shipping is $6 to $12 depending on number of shirts ordered. Page 3
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Sisters: Diane Shirley & Marsha Reynolds Descendants of John Howland Robert Hessong with daughter Valerie Gelwicks Descendants of George Soule 2 0 1 2
Virginia Hayes with daughter Susan Courter L Descendants of George Soule U Janice Swartz, descendant of Francis Cooke and Jean Perney, descendant of Samuel Fuller N C H E O N
Marguerite Deckert, a descendant of Door Prize Winners William Brewster, with Kevin Edwin Niles, Ellen Eckert who accepts for her daughter Claire, Stonerock who portrayed Pilgrim Brigitt Caito who accepts on behalf of her husband Phillip Caito, Stephen Hopkins and Dr. Maxam Each won a copy of the Mayflower House Booklet. Page 4 New Members November 2012 through March 2013 From Historian Grant Doty
Ancestor: Alden Ancestor: Brewster Ancestor: Brewster Ancestor: Doty Alexander Ray Carlotta Duncan (Losie) Pamela Sanders (Henry) Chad Doty Carmel, IN Greenwood, IN Franklin, IN Ft. Wayne, IN Approved: 6 April 2012 Approved: 23 Dec 2011 Approved: 25 Feb 2013 Approved: 13 April 2012 Ancestor: Howland Ancestor: Howland Ancestor: Mullins Ancestor: Mullins Diane Byrum (Green) Kay Whittington (Potesta) Laura Ann Smith Pamala Sue Smith Portland, IN Bloomington, IN Indianapolis, IN Jefferson, IN Approved: 16 Nov 2012 Approved: 30 March 2012 Approved: 26 Dec 2012 Approved: 18 Sept 2012 Supplementals Pamala Sue Smith Ancestor John Alden Approved 31 Dec 2012 Pamala Sue Smith Ancestor Priscilla Mullins Approved 31 Dec 2012 Pamala Sue Smith Ancestor Stephen Hopkins Approved 19 Feb 2013 Laura Smith Ancestor John Alden Approved 21 March 2013 Laura Smith Ancestor Priscilla Mullins Approved 21 March 2013
New Board Member: Laura Ann Smith
I graduated from Purdue University with a de- gree in Chemistry in 2000 and from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. I practiced veterinary medicine in South- field, Michigan for one year before moving to Indianapolis to practice emergency medicine. I am a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. I am de- scended from 12 Mayflower passengers on my mother’s side (six of NEW MEMBER
those passengers I am related to through two different lines). In my Carlotta Duncan spare time, I enjoy genealogy research, Revolutionary War reenact- Descendant of ment, swimming and spending time with my family and friends. I William Brewster look forward to helping the Historians Grant and Chad Doty.
In Memoriam
Our deep condolences go to the families and friends of each of these Pilgrim “cousins.” Memorial books will be given to the Indiana State Library in memory of the following:
IN 1284 Barbara Lehman Henderson IN 1100 Jane Porter Stigleman 18 December 1928-26 April 2012 23 August 1923-31 December 2011 Ancestor: George Soule Ancestors: Henry Samson & Myles Standish Approved: 19 May 2004 Approved: 28 Nov 1990
IN 953 Luana Jones Wilsey 31 July 1922-28 November 2012 Ancestor: Richard Warren Approved: 17 September 1983 Page 5
United States Presidents Descendants of Mayflower Passengers
Eight presidents are known to be descended from Mayflower passengers. This information can be found at http://www.mayflowerhistory.com, the internet’s most complete resource on the Mayflower and Pilgrims. Many of these lineages were originally published by Gary Boyd Rob- erts of the New England Historic and Genealogic Society.
• John Adams descended from John Alden • John Quincy Adams descended from John Alden • Zachary Taylor descended from William Brewster • Ulysses S. Grant descended from Richard Warren • James A. Garfield descended from John Billington • Franklin D. Roosevelt descended from Richard Warren, Isaac & Mary Allerton, Francis Cook & John Howland • George H. W. Bush descended from John Howland, John & Elizabeth Tilley, Francis Cooke • George W. Bush descended from John Howland, John & Elizabeth Tilley, Francis Cooke Through his mother First Lady Barbara Bush, he is also descended from Henry Samson.
Source: Illinois Mayflower News, Winter 2012
The Mighty Mastiff of the Mayflower
Based on the real dog that braved the Atlantic in the Mayflower in 1620 comes the story of Grace, who bonds with a young boy along the adventur- ous journey. The Mighty Mastiff of the Mayflower presents a fresh and furry view of one of the most famous American stories, as author Peter Arenstam, with beautiful illustrations by Karen Busch Holman, tells of Grace’s strug- gles with new surroundings and the home she left behind. Ages 8-12 years old. If you go to Amazon.com, you can open and review several pages of the book.
Peter Arenstam was born on a farm in western Massachusetts and grew up near the ocean in Plymouth. He works at the living history museum, Plimoth Plantation where he is in charge of the care and upkeep for the reproduction ship Mayflower II. He is the author of the four book series about Nicholas, the mouse, including Nicholas, A Massachu- setts Tale; Nicholas, a New Hampshire Tale; Nicholas, a Vermont Tale and Nicholas, a Maine Tale. He is also co-author of National Geographic’s Mayflower 1920: A New Look at a Pilgrim Voyage. Find The Mighty Mastiff on his own Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/TheMightyMastiffOfTheMayflower.
Source: Iowa Hawkeye Newsletter, Fall 2012
Page 6 Scholarships Awarded to Two Tremendous Students submitted by Marsha Reynolds
Two young men have been awarded the 2013 scholarships from the Indiana Society of Mayflower De- scendants. Both are Indiana residents and one is a life member of the Society. Both of these students are very strong in the academics, service, leadership, athletics, and other extra-curricular areas. The recipi- ents of the awards and information on each awardee includes:
John P. Cagnassola, a student at North Central High School in MSD Washington Township, Indianapo- lis, IN, will be receiving a $2,000 scholarship. John is a life member, and is descended from Mayflower passenger William Bradford. John plans to enroll at Purdue University in the fall. He plans to major in business or economics and, eventually, to attend law school. He hopes to become a successful busi- nessman and to make a difference with the opportunities he has been given in his life.
Kyle Stucker, a student at Whiteland Community High School in Indianapolis, IN, will also be receiv- ing a $2,000 scholarship. Kyle is still being recruited but some of his possible choices of college in- clude: Wabash, Depauw, Notre Dame, and Case Western Reserve. He intends to pursue a medical pro- fession, though he is not certain as to which specialty he may choose.
We warmly congratulate these two tremendous awardees and wish them great success and joy in their future education and careers. The Scholarship Committee of the Indiana Society of Mayflower Descen- dants shares great pride in these two fine young men.
Be sure to watch for the scholarship application form which will appear in the Fall newsletter, or you may download the form from the website, www.indianamayflower.com.
A Special “Thank You” to the following individuals who have made a donation to the Indiana Mayflower Society this year. This list reflects gifts received through March 15, 2013.
Silver (up to $49): Doris Austin, James Barnett, Joe Belshaw, Stephen Coburn, Chad Doty, Elizabeth Drzewieki, Mary Freeman, Barbara Gates, James Gould, Daniel Green, Marilyn Henson, Carolyn Hickman, Shirley Hilderbrand, Rachel Hill, Delbert Himsel, Jean Horton, Elizabeth Jamison, David Johnson, ZoEtta Keller, Brooks Kelley, Betty Kuntz, Robert Maxam, William Maxam, B.T. Maxam, Waldon McBride, Sheila Miller, Jane Moore, Norman Oestrike, Jean Perney, Allen Piccard, Ruth Piccard, Beatrice Railing, Steven Ray, Marilyn Scheier, Elizabeth Slagle, Elizabeth Sluder, Jean Stafford, William Weber, Sarah Williams, Gary Zonker
Gold ($50-$99): Gilbert Barnes, Katherine Dearing, David Hobbs, Mary Jones, Robert Koeller, Marsha Reynolds, Sheryl Schmeichel
Platinum ($100 or More): Wendella Brant, Helen Crane, Jay Fudge, Deborah Givan, Donald Hattin, Robert Hessong, Carlyanna Jay, Ronald Longley, Robert McDougal, Linda McGlothlin, Clarence McGowan, Graham Morey, Lynne Orvis, Charles Provost, Carolyn Rowe, Diane Shirley, Laura Stocker, Sarah Weddle, Kay Whittington, Joan Woods
Page 7 JAMES CHILTON DIES ABOARD EXTRA THE SHIP MAYFLOWER
Cape Cod Bay, 8 December 1620 aboard the “Mayflower”
Fellow Mayflower passenger James Chilton, having completed the arduous voyage, died yesterday aboard ship before being able to place his feet upon the soil of our new settlement. In his 65th year of his age, he was the son of Lionel Chilton of Canterbury, County Kent.
We remember well his great misfortune of the year last in Leiden, when returning with his daughter from our church on the Sabbath, the 28th of April, to his home on the Langebrug, just beyond the Diefsteeg, he was grievously assaulted by a bunch of young Leiden hooligans who mistook him for an anti-Calvinist. The stoning left him temporarily unconscious in the street and he never completely recovered. This out- rage was no doubt another indication of our becoming less welcome in Leiden. He is survived by his wife and minor daughter Mary who accompanied him. Of their nine other children, amongst them who did not come with them, is another daughter, Isabella. The wife of Roger Chandler, she remains in Leiden. But three weeks earlier, he had joined forty others aboard ship in affixing his name to the combination, the first foundation of our government. Source: Junior Pennsylvania Mayflower, Winter 2005
The following from Wikipedia: James Chilton’s Signature from the Leiden Archives James Chilton was the oldest person on the Mayflower; he died only about a month after signing the Mayflower Compact. He was the only signer of the Compact who died while the Mayflower was anchored at Cape Cod. There are two Provincetown memorials to him and others who died shipboard in November and December 1620, with a small memorial plaque at Winthrop Street Cemetery and the larger Mayflower Passengers Who Died At Sea memorial plaque at Bas Relief Park. His wife died about a month after him, dying during the First Sickness at Plymouth sometime after Janu- ary 11 or 12, 1621. James was apparently buried ashore on Cape Cod, location now unknown, as with oth- ers buried then. His wife is commemorated in Coles Hill Burial Ground in an unmarked grave. Her name appears on the Pilgrim Memorial Tomb, Plymouth, Massachusetts as "James Chilton's wife."
Reservation Form Indiana Society of Mayflower Descendants Meeting & Luncheon
Where: Woodstock Club, 1301 W. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
When: Saturday, April 20, 2013; meeting at 11:00 am, luncheon about Noon
I/We Reserve ______place(s) at The Woodstock Club for luncheon at $30 per adult and $15 for age 10 and younger.
Name(s) ______
Telephone ______Email Address ______Amount Enclosed ______(Check payable to IN Society of Mayflower Descendants)
Please reply by April 15, 2013 to Robert Hessong, 5512 Fall Creek Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46220 Telephone: 317-257-6958 Please update us with any changes in your family’s Calendar 2013 status – change of address, change of name or any deaths. Did you know that if you mail in a copy of a death certificate or obit that it will be forwarded to Ply- April 20 Member Meeting mouth and placed in your family history record. PLEASE SEND INFORMATION TO: Sept 12-15 National Board Meeting in New Orleans, LA Linda McGlothlin, [email protected], September 20 Board Meeting or 6367 N Parker Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220. November 16 Member Meeting
Trivia CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Do you know what to call the con- coction of wheat boiled in milk and We are currently seeking volunteers to usually sweetened with spices? It serve on the Centennial Committee to was served at the first Thanksgiving help plan for the possible Board of but is seldom eaten today. Assistants meeting in Indianapolis for September 2016. If you would like to volunteer to serve, please email Laura Answer: Frumenty—this is a good Stocker at [email protected].
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