Greetings Cousin Marc, Monday 8 January 2001 In answer to your question of becoming a Mayflower Society member you "must" have documentation for all the generations down the line. Or, if you have a past relative that was a member you can "tie" to that membership application referencing the appropriate documents as listed. The bottom line is that "you must have documentation." In previous years, it was much easier to make application. Now, with communication media (such as it is) one has to be careful as to sources and authenticity of accuracy of the family line. I am a personal friend of Brenton Washburne and his work as dedicated as it is presents questions and doubt to some folk. Being that he does not give a complete document reference to his sources (other then his own personal dedicated research) you will not be able to use his publication as a viable source, unfortunately as it is. I hope I was some help to you and wish you all the luck in becoming a Mayflower Society Descendent member. Regards, Chuck Washburn, MSgt (Retired) Member, Mayflower Society General Number 47,000 -------------------------------- Historian Emeritus, CA-ANG =================================================== >Hi all, > I have a question on applying for Mayflower Society membership. Can I >just tie in to my ancestor that is documented in Brenton Washburn's book as >down from John Washburn-Elizabeth Mitchell marriage, or do I need to prove it >all the way back to John Washburn. My gg grandfather is James Washburn the >son of Bethuel Washburn and Eunice Gifford. If I can prove that my great >grandmother Mary Washburn was his daughter with a birth record does that >qualify or do need more? > > Marc Chambers