Explore the founding rules and governance of a 1901 Mayflower Descendants society in Rhode Island. This book presents the constitution, officer roles, membership terms, and meeting procedures that guided the organization from its charter in 1901 onward. It offers a window into how a descendant-focused lineage group operated at the turn of the 20th century.
Structured around membership eligibility, dues, officer duties, and meeting etiquette, the text reveals how the society tracked lineage, approved applicants, and maintained records. It also shows the formal processes for alterations, seal design, and committee work that kept the group organized and active.
- Rules for eligibility of direct descendants of the Mayflower passengers and required proofs of lineage.
- Details about dues, entrance fees, and the election process for new members.
- Descriptions of officer duties (Governor, Deputy Governor, Elder, Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Surgeon) and the Board of Assistants.
- Information on board structure, standing committees, and meeting schedules.
Ideal for readers interested in genealogy, colonial history, or the organizational history of American heritage societies.