Vicki Tobias

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, many genealogists are taking a closer look at the ancestors who lived through the American Revolution. Much of the attention naturally falls on Revolutionary War soldiers and Patriot ancestors. But what if your ancestor supported the other side?

Discovering a possible connection to the Mayflower is exciting. Suddenly, your family tree stretches back more than 400 years to one of the best-known stories in early American history. But there is a big difference between finding a Mayflower passenger in an online tree and proving you descend from one.

America 250: Is There a Revolutionary War Patriot in Your Family Tree?