In the Shadow of Men African American Brenton Simons

Brenton Simons

Historical bank records are an overlooked resource for family historians

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In the Shadow of Men African American Brenton SimonsHow has it come to pass that when retelling the story of one of the most iconic events in early colonial American history, the women involved have almost disappeared into the shadow of men? Of the one hundred and two passengers aboard the Mayflower during its momentous voyage of 1620, eighteen were adult women and all were married. Out of these, only four would remain alive to witness the event that has come to be known as the first Thanksgiving the