Wills of The Pilgrims
The Pilgrims knew how important it was to plan ahead and have a Will prepared. Their wills and probate inventories revealed information about the Pilgrim’s daily lives and also included some captivating stories that we would not have otherwise known about today.
Lisa Pennington, Governor General of The Mayflower Society, showcases some of the interesting items the Pilgrims left in their wills in the Mayflower Society’s video “The Things the Pilgrims Left Behind.”
The Candlelight Circle
Join The Candlelight Circle by naming The General Society of Mayflower Descendants as one of your beneficiaries in your will.
The Candlelight Circle honors those who are generously committing part of their legacy to the Mayflower Society. As a member of The Candlelight Circle you are helping ensure the Mayflower Society’s continued impact for generations to come.
Please get in touch with our Executive Director, Cheryl Soares, to learn more or share your commitment.
Additionally, we encourage you to consider filling out this Planned Giving Declaration of Intent form and sharing it with
The Mayflower Society.
Member Benefit: FreeWill
Did you know that one of the benefits of being a member of The Mayflower Society is access to FreeWill, an online service that guides you through the process of creating a free will or trust? It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes.
If you are a member and would like to explore the opportunities and peace of mind that FreeWill can offer, click here:
Alternatively, you can log into the Members Only section of our website and click “Member Benefits.”
Not yet a member of the Mayflower Society? Learn more about becoming a member and gaining access to Membership Benefits like FreeWill by Joining the Mayflower Society.
Plus, thanks to FreeWill, you can easily plan beneficiaries in one place:
After signing a new will that names the General Society of Mayflower Descendants as a beneficiary, be sure to inform us so that we can welcome you to The Candlelight Circle.
If you have already included a gift in your will or trust to The Mayflower Society Please fill out this form to let us know!
We would love to thank you for your generosity.
Contact Information:
- Legal Name: General Society of Mayflower Descendants
- Address: 18 Winslow Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
- Federal Tax Identification Number: 63-6005641
For more information please call the Development Office at (508) 746-3188 ext. 21 or email: executivedirector@themayflowersociety.org