Volume 1, Issue 1

Mayflower Chronicles

Colony Officers

Lt Governor

Richard C Saunders Jr.

13 Thompson Avenue

Glen Falls,NY 12801-2220

1st Dep. Lt Gov.

James Rogers

2nd Dep.Lt. Gov

Naomi Van Steenburgh

Secretary

Priscilla S Davis

Treasurer

Betty-Jean Haner

Captain

Richard C. Saunders Jr.

Historian

Robert M. Haff

Archivist

Susan D. Szewczyk

Elder

Manning L. Balcom

Surgeon

Duncan F Winter MD

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Editor

Joyce Musco

59-113th St

Troy, NY 12182

Joyce052@AOL.COM

Compact Day Meeting Saturday November 3 ,2007 Normanside Country Club, Delmar,NY Reception and Cash Bar 12:30 pm Luncheon 1:00 PM

LT. Governors’ Message November 2007

As your Lt. Governor, I am very happy that our Colony can join together for yet another Compact Day Meeting. Our Elder, Art Young is attempting to secure the traditional proc-lamation from Governor Spitzer’s Office for presentation at our Compact Day Celebration.

This year, 2007, was the 50th Anniversary of Mayflower II with its attendant celebrations. Perhaps some of you were able to go to Plymouth to take part in the festivities. Next year, 2008, will be the 38th Triennial Congress. It is my sincere hope that we (the Albany Col-ony) can make a good showing at the upcoming Congress in Plymouth during September 2008. Please mark your calendar and register as soon as possible – the registration info will be contained in your Spring Mayflower Quarterly. For those of you who have never been to Plymouth during Congress, you will certainly be in for a treat. For those that have, as you know, this is something we look forward to every three years, and we hope to see you there.

Since we, (the New York Society), generally do not exceed the limitation of delegates, indi-viduals from the Albany Colony have the possibility of attending as Delegates, participat-ing in the business meeting, and all activities, meeting their distant cousins from about the country, and literally from around the world.

My Monmouth cap is tipped to Jim Rogers for securing our Speaker, Gloria Waldron Hukle, author of MANHATTAN SEEDS OF THE BIG APPLE, a 17th Century historical novel which is described as “the heartfelt story of one immigrating family’s journey to colo-nial America, and especially their spiritual struggle with the meaning of cultural diversity long before it became an important expression of our time 300 years later.” She has a sec-ond novel, “THE DIARY OF A NORTHERN MOON”, which should be released soon.

This story of early Manhattan and Dutch settlement results from the authors heritage and lineage which also includes connection to Richard Warren through the Church line, so we hope that she continues to write, especially an application for membership in the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. The Author will in fact have books available for sale, and will autograph books should members either purchase or bring them to the meeting.

I hope all of you can join us for this wonderful luncheon meeting.

NEXT MEETING

IS MAY 3, 2008

Society in memory of our members who have passed away during 2006 –

Robert Crocetta, Mary Pantoliano and Charlotte Russell. Unanimously approved.

Members and guests present – 39

Historian Bob Haff, gave his report, also printed in the Chronicles.

Retiring Chronicles Editor Phil Bradway introduced Joyce Musco who will now pub-lish our newsletter. We sincerely thank Phil for the tremendous job he has done!

ROLL CALL of Ancestors was taken by Sec-retary Davis.

John Alden 3

Isaac Allerton 5

William Bradford 6

William Brewster 9

James Chilton 3

Francis Cooke 3

Edward Doty 1

Edward Fuller 2

Stephen Hopkins 2

John Howland 8

Thomas Rogers 1

George Soule 3

John Tilley 6

Richard Warren 5

William White 1

Mary Norris Allerton 2

Joan Hurst Tilley 4

William Brewster descendants had the most members present - 9

Old Business– none (cont on pg 5)

Minutes for May 2007 Meeting

The Spring Meeting of the Albany Colony, GSOMD, held on Saturday, May 4that the Normanside Country Club, Delmar, was called to order by Lt. Gov. ick Saunders at 1 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America was led by Co-Captain Robert Clemons. 1st Deputy Lt. Gov. James Rogers gave the Blessing.

Our honored guest was introduced: Governor General of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, Edward Delano Sullivan and his wife, Elizabeth.

New colony officers were introduced: Lt. Gov. Richard C. Saunders, Jr.; 1st Deputy Lt. Gov. James Rogers; 2nd Deputy Lt. Gov. Naomi Van Steenburgh; Secretary Priscilla Davis; Treasurer Betty-Jean Haner; Co-Captains Jacqueline Chamberlain & Robert Clemons; Historian Robert Haff; Elder Arthur F. Young, Jr.; and Editor Joyce Musco.

New members were introduced: Lawrence Van Brunt, Charlotte Sterns.

Walley Francis had a supplemental approved for ancestor William Brewster.

Members & guests introduced themselves and provided their home location and May-flower ancestor(s).

Secretary’s Report of the November 4, 2006 meeting were approved and seconded, as printed in the May 2006 issue of the May-flower Chronicles.

Treasurer’s Report was read by Betty-Jean Haner. Savings Account Balance - $290.61; Checking Account Balance as of 5/5/07 - $1,874.72; Total assets - $10,212.76.

A motion was made and seconded to accept the report and to be filed for audit.

Betty-Jean Haner proposed a memorial dona-tion be made by our Colony to the General

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Minutes for May 2007 Meeting The Spring Meeting of the Al ban y Colon y, GSOMD, held on Saturday, May 4th

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ALBANY COLONY

SOCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS

IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK

HISTORIAN’S REPORT

30 SEPT 2007

ELECTED TO MEMBERSHIP GN NY DATE PASSENGER

Carrolyn Ann Tryon Davies 77228 5309 7 Mar 2007 Thomas Rogers

Shirley Marie Gillette McMahon 77476 5318 10 May 2007 Stephen Hopkins

Janice Josephine Reed Broadhead 77535 5320 23 May 2007 William Bradford

Floyd James DeWitt 77727 5336 6 July 2007 Henry Samson

Michael William Broad 77967 5357 5 Sept 2007 William White

Donna Marie Payne Zientek 77966 5356 5 Sept 2007 Thomas Rogers

Ross Joseph Williams 77979 5358 6 Sept 2007 Thomas Roger

RESIGNATIONS /DROPPED Non Payment of Dues/ TRANSFERRED OUT

None

DEATHS REPORTED

Nelson Millard Ripley 60075 4490 20 Apr 2007

SUPPLEMENTALS APPROVED

Harriet Rasmussen Grady Francis Cooke 10 May 2007

Cherly Ann Prichard Doyle John Tilley 17 May 2007

Joan Hurst 17 May 2007

James Edwin Rogers William Brewster 4 June 2007

Carrolyn Ann Tryon Davies William Bradford 28 June 2007

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED

Bruce Coburn Atkinson Francis Cooke

Shelley Elaine Matteson Augustine Francis Cooke

Richard DeKay John Alden (Supplemental)

Lois Marie Staffin Kellas John Alden (continued on page 5)

The entrée,is Roast Turkey with Sage Dressing,Gravy & Cranberry Sauce mashed potatoes and vegetables served with Normanside Salad and Pumpkin Pie

We are looking forward to see you all there!!!

Please make your check payable to “Albany Colony” and mail to

BETTY –JEAN HANER

53 NEW SHAKER ROAD

ALBANY,NY 12205-3615

We must have all reservations in the mail by Saturday October 27, to arrive no later than Monday October 29. For late reservations call Rick Saunders at 518-792-1412(Glens Falls)

Note: The Normanside does not allow blue jeans and gentlemen must wear jackets

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Please reserve__________________________________place(s) for me at the Fall Luncheon Meeting,

Saturday November 3, 2007

My check for $_______________________ is enclosed Signed________________________________

FALL MEETING NOVEMBER 3,2007 Normanside Country Club, Delmar,NY

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(cont from page 3) LINEAGE PAPERS OUTSTANDING PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS

APPROVED ( Two Years or Less)

Phyllis Baker 8 May 2007

Julia Lowe Carosella 7 Jun 2007

Loretta Miller Cook Jun 2006

James Henry Decker 7 May 2007

Rae C. Halpen 18 Apr 2007

Richard Cady Montague 16 Dec 2005

John Willoughby Noble 16 Dec 2005

Nancy Lee Frey Pettinelli 23 Apr 2007

Mary Dresser Taffet 16 Dec 2005

Richard Tallman 16 Dec 2005

Judith Ann Barber Wasicsko 16 Dec 2005

MEMBERSHIP Life 15 Regular 179 Junior 29 ROBERT MORTON HAFF COLONY HISTORIAN

New Business: (continued from page 2)

Bob Haff introduced the discussion of possibly holding Albany Colony meetings in locations other than Albany, prompted by the dramatic increase in the cost of gas. It was pointed out the Albany Colony should be in Albany and another colony could be formed elsewhere to accommo-date those who have a great distance to travel for the meetings. Bob Haff offered to research the colony mailing list (through Phil Bradway) to try to find another location which could pro-vide enough members to be able to form another colony.

Program: “Plimouth State of Affairs” -

Albany Colony was honored to have Governor General Sullivan speak to us about happenings within the Society, adding humor to the details. An Archives room is being set up at the head-quarters in Plimouth to house important records. Plans have been made to have some items formerly housed in a safe deposit on display at the museum.

The Governor General also described some of the changes occurring to help streamline the ap-proval process for application papers. As of April 2007, there are 27,260 Mayflower Society members. Bank of America handles the investments for the Society. A DNA Committee has been established to develop the criteria used to accept proofs of lineage for admitting new mem-bers into our Society.

A bit of his personal background included being a lawyer by profession, the father of seven chil-dren and a world traveler having visited every state in our country and 135 other countries.

Our next meeting will be November 3, 2007 at the Normanside Country Club.

Future meeting dates set: May 3, 2008; November 1, 2008.

Closing prayer was given by 1st Dep. Lt. Gov. James Rogers.

Meeting adjourned at 3:10 PM.

Submitted by, Priscilla S. Davis, Secretary

Albany Colony

Society of Mayflower Descendants

59-113th St

North Troy,NY 12182-2818

November 2007

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