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founded 1845
The Great Migration Study Project
NEHGS
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Boston, MA 02116
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Welcome to PlymouthAncestors.org!
Plimoth Plantation and the New England Historic Genealogical Society have joined together to provide the most up-to-date genealogical information on the inhabitants of the Plymouth Colony in 1627. This website will provide you with information on the two organizations, how to start your own genealogical research, and two blank documents to get you started — a five-generation family tree and a family group sheet.
Be Your Family Genealogist
Genealogy is the study of your family: your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents
and all preceding generations. It can be a fun, fascinating and occasionally
frustrating occupation. There are many good books, magazines, classes
and computer programs available which will help you in researching your
family, but here are some quick tips.
- Start with what you know. The temptation is to begin with a possible ancestor and try to trace down to the present. Instead, start with yourself and your parents and work backwards.
- Carefully research each generation. Don’t skip or assume a link.
- Document your information
thoroughly as you go along. Record exactly where each piece of information
was found.
Plymouth Ancestors is a collaboration between Plimoth Plantation™ and the New England Historic Genealogical Society® supported by the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily represent those of the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
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P.O. Box 1620
Plymouth, MA 02362
508-746-1622
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