Many years later, after connecting with a Bursley cousin and documenting my descent from John Howland and his wife, Elizabeth Tilly, I was finally able to join the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. Little did I know that someday another connection to John and Elizabeth would emerge - this time through Lavina Bursley's husband, Albert Stanwood. The two were 7th cousins!
Seeing double: two lines to my Mayflower ancestors!
It’s all so exciting. I hope Gramer is watching all that you do. She would be so proud of you and just as thrilled as I am. Right now I’m trying to seek out the Norwegian side from my paternal grandma Julia.
I hope all is well with you two there. My thought are always with you.
Love Auntie Tootie.