Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Illinois

the society of mayflower descendants in the state of illinois is a not-for-profit hereditary and lineage organization. it is affiliated with the general society of mayflower descendants and in 1897 was one of the first state societies in the country to be recognized by the general society. any person that is able to prove a bloodline to one or more passengers who sailed on the historic voyage to the americas on the ship mayflower in 1620 is eligible to apply for membership. the total current membership of the illinois society is about 1,100 members. the governance of our organization is entrusted to the board of assistants, a body of elected officers and board members. we have no permanent or paid staff and rely completely on the volunteer and uncompensated efforts of our membership. in addition to reviewing, approving and maintaining document lines form mayflower passengers, the society of mayflower desendants in the state of illinois provides educational programs, publishes a newsl