Mayflower Compact 1620
Agreement Between the Settlers at
New Plymouth : 1620
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects
of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain,
France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. Having undertaken for
the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our
King and Country, a Voyage to plant the first Colony in the northern Parts of
Virginia; Do by these Presents, solemnly and mutually, in the Presence of God
and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body
Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends
aforesaid: And by Virtue hereof do enact, constitute, and frame, such just and
equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Officers, from time to time,
as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general Good of the
Colony; unto which we promise all due Submission and Obedience.
Louisiana Charter Date: 1945
Louisiana Society Founded: Antoine's Restaurant, New Orleans, LA
THE LOUISIANA MAYFLOWER SOCIETY WELCOMES YOU!
We are a community of people who have descended from those who
traveled from England to America on the ship, Mayflower in 1620. Over
a hundred years later, In 1897, a national society, the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, was created to honor
the memory of the Pilgrims who established Plymouth colony in what was
then called the northern part of Virginia.
The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) is the umbrella organization over state and international societies of which we are one.
If you've ever wondered if you might be a Mayflower descendant, you can find out by tracing your genealogy. Today there are tens of millions of
individuals descended from the brave souls who traveled to America on
the Mayflower in 1620. It is the goal of the Louisiana society to join
together as many relatives as we are able who share our heritage.
It is our mission to perpetuate the story of the Pilgrims and to educate and preserve the memory of those who were such an important part of the American story.
We welcome new members! Go to "Membership" for an application and information on joining the society.
For more information, email: Info@LouisianaMayflowerSociety.com
