Family Genealogy

I was notified by FamilySearch.org that I am a direct descendant of Col. John Dandridge Jr. and his wife, Frances Orlando Dandrige (nee Jones). Their son Bartholomew (1737-1785) was my Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather through my Mother's maternal line. Bartholomew's older sister was Martha Dandridge, who married John Parke Custis, and 2 years after his death, married Greorge Washington.

I received an email from a distant relation in Missouri who determined that "we" are related through my Father's maternal side to at least 5 passengers on the Mayflower - John Howland, Howland's wife Elizabeth (Tilley), Elizabeth's parents John and Joan (Hurst) Tilley, and George Soule. Following-up, it seems to be certain, I'm a descendant of the Pilgrims!

Thank you Paul Wright for the "heads up". It's extremely rewarding to know that others are accessing this and involved! Still researching that branch and will make additional updates . After all, this work is... like we all are... a work in progress!

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