The ship Fortune arrived at Plymouth Colony just after the Pilgrims celebrated their first Thanksgiving. Its arrival meant mixed blessings.

Oct 24, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

In addition to William Brewster, Sarah Palin descends from nine other Mayflower pilgrims. Some of these are multiple lines of descent.

Jun 26, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Thomas Prence was the fourth, eighth and twelfth governor of Plymouth Colony and a co-founder of Eastham, Massachusetts. Here is one Prence lineage.

Oct 26, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

For the first time in WSOP history, a Canadian has won Poker's most coveted cash prize. Here are the details behind Jonathan Duhamel's crowning achievement.

Nov 9, 2010 - David Wesley

The Mayflower Compact is written, then signed on November 11, 1620.

Apr 17, 2006 - Mary Trotter Kion

Female lives in past centuries were not as well documented as Sarah Palin's is, but ancestor Deborah (Sampson) Gannett gained attention as a Revolutionary War soldier.

Jun 27, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

There, in the crowded cabin of the tiny ship Mayflower, while women and children watched, 41 men signed the historic Mayflower Compact, a model of self-government.

Oct 1, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

John Carver devoted much of his wealth to founding the Plymouth Colony. His term as its first governor was shortened by his death five months later.

Nov 9, 2008 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

When the Mayflower dropped anchor and passengers gave thanks for that safe 1620 voyage to America, they no doubt remembered Rev. John Robinson, their spiritual advisor.

Aug 6, 2008 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

The previous year, in 1620, these English Pilgrims were living on the Mayflower in the Cape Cod harbor. Half of them died during their first year in Plymouth.

Jan 24, 2010 - Kathryn Haueisen

Before passengers were allowed to leave the Mayflower, all of the men had to sign an agreement known as the Mayflower Compact--the first civil document of New Plymouth.

Jul 19, 2008 - Jeannie Delahunt

The Mayflower was followed by the Fortune, making the Little James and Anne third and fourth arrivals. Passengers included wives and children of men already at Plymouth.

Jan 17, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Sarah Palin is upper echelon when it comes to descent from the nation's colonial era founding families in New England.

Sep 4, 2008 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Premier League strugglers Stoke and Man City fall at the first hurdle whilst Peterborough, Bristol City and Southend earn replays against Premiership opposition.

Jan 3, 2009 - Richard Oldale

Windsor, Connecticut's first English settlement, was founded by settlers from Plymouth and Dorchester, Massachusetts, invited by Indians to mediate between tribes.

Nov 1, 2008 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Leiden in The Netherlands is an appropriate November destination because it may have inspired the first American Thanksgiving celebration at Plymouth.

Aug 24, 2008 - Carroll Trosclair

With the advent of technical schools, more and more people have the opportunity to learn a trade that will enable them to secure a career.

Dec 8, 2010 - Deb Suber

Wolves regain top spot in the Championship after Birmingham lose out to ten men QPR.

Oct 28, 2008 - Richard Oldale

U.S. Statesman Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) founded an Ivy League university attended by these 41 Franklin descendants.

Nov 8, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

President Ulysses Simpson Grant was descended from pilgrims who came to America on the Mayflower (1620), the Mary and John (1630), and the Fortune (1621).

Mar 1, 2011 - Katharine Garstka