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TO JOIN the California Mayflower Society

Requirements for membership

Documented Descent from Mayflower Pilgrims

You must be able to document your lineage to one or more of the Mayflower Pilgrims through official records.

Required Documents

Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates are ideal. Published census data, genealogies, family documents, and other official records may be acceptable.

Official GSMD List

Your ancestor must be on the official General Society of Mayflower Descendants list of Mayflower passengers.

Official GSMD List of Mayflower Passengers

View Passenger List (PDF)

Begin Your Application

Complete the form below to start your membership process

Application Process

What happens after you submit your information

Upon receipt of the information form above, a Preliminary Application Form will be sent to you along with fees and next steps.

Please note that no vital records nor payment are needed at this time. Once we can confirm that your line is plausible, we will help you with your application process and documenting your lineage. Minimum requirements will be that you are able to provide copies of your birth, marriage, and death certificates for yourself (and your spouse if married or previously married), your parents, and your grandparents (if available). We will be assisting you with the process of documenting previous generations as well. Each document must connect the next generation.

If you have any general questions, you can also email our State Historian.

Junior Memberships

Special membership for those under 18

Visit Junior membership information under Members Only section to add a member under the age of 18.

Questions About Membership?

We're here to help with your application

State Historian

For general questions about membership and lineage documentation.

Email: historian@camayflower.org

Services: Lineage assistance and application guidance

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