Newsletter of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Florida The Mayflower Chartered 31 July 1937 by Dr. Jeremy Dupertuis Bangs Director, Leiden American Pilgrim Museum Leiden, Netherlands Copyright (c) 2011-2016 J. D. Bangs. 2017-02 May Kenneth E. Carter, Editor All rights reserved. Used with Dr. Bangs’ written permission. GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE The Spring BoA Meeting was held in Tampa last Saturday and well attended by FSMD Officers and Colony Governors—lots of discussions were had and decisions made. Kathleen and I have had the pleasure to visit 14 of the 17 colonies and will visit another on Saturday, 6 May—and we are looking forward to it. We have a very busy Summer and Fall season planned— we will be visiting our new great-granddaughter in July in Tacoma, WA; attending the GBOA Congress Meeting in September in Plymouth, MA; and then returning to New England to attend the wedding of our youngest granddaughter, Erin in October in Maine. We wish all of you a very safe and happy Summer and <><> IN THIIS ISSUE <><> Fall and look forward to seeing all of you at the Fall BoA Meeting to be held in The Villages, hosted by the James Governor’s Message 1 Chilton Colony, on 17-18 November. Hotel & registration News from our Colonies 2-6 forms are on the FSMD website—make your reservations Meet our new Counselor 7 early. See you there! News of Interest ` 8-9 Fall Meeting 2017 10-11 Ken Membership Changes 12-13 Kenneth E. Carter Spring BoA Minutes 14-20 FSMD Governor Legal “Stuff” from Editor 21 The Florida Pilgrim - 2017-2-May Page 1 <><><><> NEWS FROM ACROSS THE SUNSHINE STATE - OUR COLONIES IN ACTION <><><><> Governor William Bradford Colony—St. Petersburg The Governor William Bradford Colony met on Saturday, February 4, at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Elder Peggy Christie led the annual memorial service for the following deceased members: Lois Helen Crossley, Johnannes Leonardus Koet, Frederick Howard Phinney, Sr.; and Reginald Stuart Thompson. We were honored to have as our special guests and program speaker, FSMD Governor Kenneth Carter and his wife Kathleen. Governor Carter spoke on one of his Mayflower Passengers in a talk entitled“ Isaac Allerton, Colonial Entrepreneur, Businessman and Diplomat.” He placed Isaac Allerton into the broader history, of the theological and political conflicts of Reformation England and Europe. Allerton was probably born in London, but by 1609 was in Leiden with his wife and sister. By 1619 he was a citizen of Leiden and a fustian maker. In 1620, he was in Plymouth as a high status colonist with skills in other languages and an ability to negotiate. In 1626, in face of the declining relationship with and less financing from the merchant adventurers, Isaac Allerton went to England to raise more money for the colony and to buy out the investors. In the 1630’s he attempted to increase trade networks outside of Plymouth Colony with the Dutch and others; however, colony elders saw this as a threat. Isaac Allerton met difficulties when he lost ships and ventures. In 1635, Isaac Allerton left Plymouth Colony and in 1659, died in an epidemic in New Haven Colony. In keeping with Governor Carter’s talk on Isaac Allerton, Colony Governor Laura Brock also had on display a quilt she made with her Isaac Allerton family tree heritage. STEPHEN HOPKINS COLONY—VERO BEACH The Stephen Hopkins Colony met on Thursday, 9 February 2017 at the C.J. Cannon’s Restaurant at the Vero Beach Executive Airport at 12:00 noon. A great meal was prepared and about 50 persons were in attendance. The program was given by State Governor, Kenneth E. Carter who presented a talk on his Ancestor, Isaac Allerton. At left is Hopkins Colony Governor, Brian McWaters and State Governor, Kenneth E. Carter. This Colony is really coming along well and we look for great things from them in the near future. The Florida Pilgrim - 2017-2-May Page 2 MYLES STANDISH COLONY—NAPLES CALEB JOHNSON Speaking to the Standish Colony CALEB JOHNSON signing copies of his books The Myles Standish Colony, Naples met on Thursday, March 16th with over 75 members and guests present to hear Author & Historian, Caleb Johnson from San Diego, CA. He has been researching and studying the Mayflower passengers for over twenty-five years, and has authored and edited a number of books including the 1173-page reference tome, “The Complete Works of the Mayflower Pilgrims” (Vancouver, 2003). He recently traveled with a PBS film crew and a Wampanoag to England, tracing down locations relevant to both Stephen Hopkins and Squanto. He is the genealogist who first discovered the English origins of Stephen Hopkins and Peter Brown, and he contributed to the discovery of Francis Eaton. The Florida Pilgrim - 2017-2-May Page 3 JAMES CHILTON COLONY— THE VILLAGES The Meeting of the James Chilton Colony was held on Saturday, 1 April 2017 at the Del Webb Spruce Creek Picnic Gazebo in Summerfield with 60+ members and guests in attendance. Our Speaker was new Chilton member, Tom Chapin who spoke on “Exploring Elder Brewster’s Home in Scrooby, England”. A lovely picnic lunch of hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, cole slaw, cookies and beverages was enjoyed by all. Colony Governor, Marcia Dalkalitsis announced that she was resigning and moving to Austin, TX—she passed on the Colony Governor Medal & Gavel to incoming Gover- nor, James Roorbach, II— State Governor, Ken Carter thanked Marcia for her service to the Chilton Colony and the FSMD as a member of the BoA and welcomed Jim to the helm of the Chilton Ship and to the FSMD BoA. The Florida Pilgrim - 2017-2-May Page 4 Edward Doty Colony February 11, 2017 The Edward Doty colony members gathered at the Genealogy Library. Meeting there was most beneficial, because not only is a room provided but members have the opportunity, if they so wish, to stay and do further research. Someone is always looking to gain a little more knowledge roaming through the archives. At our February meeting no program was offered. Knowing that each year the second Saturday will be business, one wonders if anyone will show. It is a nice surprise to see people walk through the door. Being that Valentine’s Day is so close to the meeting date, it is customary to encourage everyone to wear red. Lemon curd mini tartlets and chocolate mint frosted chocolate brownies were served. After all, what’s Valentine’s without chocolate? Business was our main focus during this first meeting of the year. Discussions took place covering: finances, new regulations regarding papers being approved, selections of forthcoming programs and the biggest topic was regarding prospective officers for the coming year. The Florida Pilgrim - 2017-2-May Page 5 The Edward Doty Colony Pensacola, FL The Edward Doty Colony held a Finger Food Luncheon at the Genealogy Library in April 2017. The luncheon followed our business meeting. First, a program was delivered by Vice-Governor Barbara Boster entitled “Who was Edward Doty?” It was entertaining to hear about the colony’s namesake. He was quite the character and I’m sure everyone was surprised to find out one could be a boxer in colonial times, in addition to hearing a couple side notes about firsts: Edward Doty was in the first duel, and sadly, a woman related to him through marriage was the first woman hung for murdering her daughter. It left us knowing that from the beginning people have always been, just that – people. The slate of officers was presented and the election was held. The board will be installed at the closure of the November meeting. The new board will be: Governor, Donna Ortman; Vice-Governor, Barbara Boster; Secretary, Ellen Addison; Treasurer, Bunny Halligan; Elder, Barbara Page. Historian is yet to be filled. The meeting was adjourned so that everyone could enjoy the tables laden with chicken salad and pimiento cheese sandwiches, baked cookies, blondies, fruit salad, cheese tray, mince-meat mini tarts, cheese puffs, deviled eggs, veggie pizza bites, mini cheese and meat wraps, and cranberry-apple lemonade. And it was a feast of delectable foods. No one left hungry. The door prize was won by Helen Correll who took home a small Easter box filled with chocolate. Seated L-R: Barbara Page, Donna Ortman, Barbara Boster 2nd roll L-R: Becky Richardson, Helen Correll, Ellen Addison, Liz Barnes, Patricia Crumly, Bunny Halligan 3rd roll L-R: Ward Correll, Jim Richardson, Jack Halligan, Genevieve Tavares, Peter Tavares, Suzanne Weathers, Melissa Young, Jerry Crumly The Florida Pilgrim - 2017-2-May Page 6 MEET YOUR NEW FSMD COUNSELOR “Charlie”, originally from Massachusetts, attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT and Vanderbilt University School of Law, spent a career in NJ with a three year diversion to TX. Obtained an MBA from Pepperdine University. He was admitted to practice law in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Texas. His expertise being in employee benefits law—pensions, life insurance and healthcare. Currently a partner in HMH Consulting, LLC. He founded The Hungerford Family Foundation, Inc., a one-surname genealogical association, at the end of 2014 ( he is the Treasurer and also the editor of the quarterly newsletter “The Hungerford World Tree”). He received certificates from Plymouth, MA for Ancestors, Richard Warren, William Mullins, Priscilla Mullins and John Alden. Supplement pending on Francis Cooke. He had an article published in the Mayflower Descendant, 65 (Winter 2017): 37-49, “THE PARENTS OF ESTHER CHURCHILL (1795-1869), WIFE OF SAMUEL AVERY CHARLES C. MORGAN, ESQ. COLLINS OF PLYMOUTH, EASTON, RANDOLPH, AND TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS.” He will be the incoming Vice Governor of the Myles Standish Colony, Naples, FL for the 2017-2020 term of office.