Application Fee to Increase

The Nebraska Society's application fee increases to $90, up from $45, on Jan. 1, 2009. Final applications submitted to Plymouth after this date will require the higher application fee.

But there's still time to join at the lower rate, if the final application can be submitted prior to the Jan. 1 date. Contact the state historian at mwbeerman@cox.net for more information.

Supplemental Application Approved

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates:

Cheryl Lynn (Anderson) Clark
Elwood
A descendant of Pilgrims Stephen Hopkins, Mary Norris and Elizabeth Fisher
Degory Priest

Welcome Aboard!

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Marianna Bodenburg
London, England
A descendant of Pilgrim Peter Browne

In Memoriam

Bonnie Bernice (Hawkins) Richmond Kaufhold (1917-2008)

A descendant of Pilgrim James Chilton, she joined the Nebraska Society in 1969 and was a member for 38 years, before resigning in 2007. Died Aug. 25, 2008 in Wahoo. Survived by two daughters, three sons, two brothers, 24 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 51 great-great-grandchildren. Services Aug. 29 at Kremer Funeral Home in Omaha.

Welcome Aboard!

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Corey Grant Phillips
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim William Brewster

Supplemental Applications Approved

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants congratulates the following members on the approval of supplemental applications:

Marjorie L. Burt
Geneva
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Fuller
Henry Samson

Timothy L. Fischer
Blair
A descendant of Pilgrims Peter Browne & Francis Cooke
John Billington

Supplemental Applications Approved

Congratulations to these members on approval of supplemental applications:

Kay Elaine (Bauman) Blair
Grand Island
A descendant of Pilgrim William Mullins
John Alden

Karl Edward Bauman
Chapel Hill, NC
A descendant of Pilgrim William Mullins
John Alden

Kim Billy Blair
Arlington, MA
A descendant of Pilgrim William Mullins
John Alden

Welcome Aboard!

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants welcomes:

Kim Elise (Carey) Butler
Gretna
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Doty

In Memoriam

Jessie Gaylord (Clark) Sorum, 90, a descendant of Pilgrim William Brewster, died Aug. 5 in Valley. She joined the Nebraska Society in 2005. Preceded in death by her parents, Merritt and Sigrid (Nord) Clark; brother, Charles Clark, and husband, Merlin Sorum. Survived by sister, Dorothy (Clark) Robertson, South St. Paul, Minn.; brother, Richard Clark, Centuria, Wis.; daughters, Rita Johnson, Grass Valley, Calif.; Maureen (Chris) Westergaard (also a member of the Nebraska Society), Valley; grandchildren, Jennifer Chapman, Angela Higley, Sigrid Thompson, Natalie Dugan, Russell Westergaard; great-grandchildren, Marijke Thompson, Liam and Elijah Chapman; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Aug. 7.

Supplemental Application Approved

Congratulations to:

Elaine Joan (Fillman) Bodenburg
Playa Del Rey, Calif.
A descendant of Pilgrims Peter Browne and Francis Cooke
John Billington