Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Kansas

Purpose of the Society

The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Kansas, in addition to educating our members, seeks to educate and engage the public about our Mayflower history, the Pilgrim's way of life, their Wampanoag neighbors, and the ultimate development of our country. Our education includes funding a college scholarship in addition to providing access to references for historical materials.

We gather as a group twice yearly for fellowship and educational programs. All Mayflower descendants are welcome and the Society promotes pluralism and diversity, providing a positive environment for all members. The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Kansas operates as 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.

Membership

Our Society is a diverse and congenial group dedicated to preserving and educating the public on the Pilgrims arriving at Plymouth, Massachusetts on the Mayflower. While nearly half of the 102 Mayflower passengers who arrived on the shores of Massachusetts died during the first winter, 26 families of passengers are known to have left descendants. The Society celebrates our ancestral legacy, preserves the Pilgrims memory and works to educate the public on their historical voyage and historical significance.

You may descend from a Mayflower passenger. We encourage you to make application for membership in the General Society of Mayflower Descendants through our Kansas Society. The voyage to membership is exciting and rewarding, as you discover what is likely to be an amazing family history and American story. Click on the Join link for more information.

The opportunity for fellowship with others who share a common ancestry and are interested in advancing awareness of the history and contributions of the Pilgrims. Receive publications from both the General Society and the Kansas Society. The Mayflower Quarterly, published by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, provides information about the history, genealogy and current activities of the member societies. The Sunflower Mayflower Newsletter, published by the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Kansas, provides information about the luncheon meeting held twice a year and other news and articles of interest to members.

Junior Members

We welcome Junior Members. The Constitution of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, Article III, Section 6 states:
A member in good standing in any State Society may make an application for Junior Membership on behalf of any person under eighteen (18) years of age who has a Prima Facie proven lineage.  The applicant must be a blood relative of the sponsor with the same Mayflower lineage

Sponsoring a Junior Member in the Kansas Mayflower Society is a simple process that allows us to introduce our children to their Mayflower ancestry and encourage pride in this remarkable heritage. We hope that Junior Membership will encourage them to join our society in the future.

Kansas Officers

The Jane E. Groves Riddell Hurt

Kansas Mayflower Pilgrim Award

FGG Jane E Groves Riddell Hurt receiving the first Award named in her honor for her service to Kansas Mayflower and The General Society of Mayflower Descendants.

The Kansas Society is proud to have had Kansas member and former Kansas Governor Jane E. Groves Riddell Hurt serve as the Governor General of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants for the term of 2020-2023. Since the General Society was organized in 1897, Jane was the fifth woman to serve the General Society as Governor General and the only Governor General from Kansas.