DNA POLICY GUIDELINES - GENERAL SOCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS Situation DNA testing has been widely used for decades in law enforcement circles to identify individuals and establish paternity.   Recent technological advances in DNA testing have also sparked interest in using it as evi...

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Four hundred years ago today, our ancestors were more than half way to the new country as pilgrims. Crowded quarters and seasickness were the first of many challenges ahead. As fall enters Pennsylvania, leaves show bright color as they dance through the wind. To date, all 2020 events have been canc...

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Four hundred years ago today, our ancestors set sail for the new country as pilgrims. How exciting and scary it must have been! What trail blazers and leaders they turned into. How we can ever repay them by honoring their legacy is our mission and continues to unfold. As summer winds down, we are h...

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Society members, If you haven’t visited Plymouth, the Plimoth Plantation is a must see when you make the trek.  You will have to look for it as a new name, Plimoth Patuxet.  The name change is explained below and respectful of our past.  The living museum is a treasure ...

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As summer begins in earnest, we are half way through 2020. To date, most events have been canceled, or held virtually including one Board of Assistants (BOA) meeting prior to COVID. I trust we will be able to get together in a safe and healthy way in the near future. “Crafton Celebrates”...

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