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The incredible journey of the passengers on the Mayflower
In 1620, a group of pilgrims left England seeking religious freedom. Upon their arrival in the New World, they created the Mayflower Compact, which established self-governance for the colony and helped shape the nation that eventually became the United States of America.
Meet the brave women and men of the Mayflower
John Alden1598-1687
Age at Landing22
John Alden was born in England around 1599. He was a cooper and crew member on the Mayflower. After arriving in America, he signed the Mayflower Compact and decided to stay rather than returning to England. Alden performed extensive public service for the colony, serving in roles such as Treasurer and Assistant Governor. In 1623 he married fellow passenger Priscilla Mullins, and the two raised 10 children together. Descendants of John and Priscilla Alden comprise one of the largest groups of Mayflower descendants living today. When he died in Duxbury in 1687, Alden was the last surviving signer of the Mayflower Compact.
Biography information courtesy of Robert Charles Anderson and American Ancestors
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Which Mayflower passenger are you most like?
Take our quiz to see which Mayflower passenger is most like you and find out what happened to them.
Which Mayflower passenger are you most like?
Take our quiz to see which Mayflower passenger is most like you and find out what happened to them.
Question 1: Which best describes you?
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