Hello Cathleen, I’m pleased the article was helpful to you. When you say “Gov” William Brewster, are you referring to Elder William Brewster who arrived odn the Mayflower? Or did you perhaps mean Govenor William Bradford who travelled with the Brewsters on the ship? Or perhaps you referred to Elder Elder William and his wife’s grandson who was also named William. Confusing, I know! I did not know he was ever a governor. In any case, I’m glad you found the information. helpful.

Hello Joyce – I’m so glad you found this of value to you. This makes us cousins! Are you aware of the books I’ve written about our ancestors? Both are available on my website or wherever you buy your books. Both are in paperback, Ebook format, and audio. Mary Brewster’s story is also available in hard back.

Hello Cousin – As of 2017 when I visited Scrooby St. Wilfred’s was an active parish. I believe they worsihp every other Sunday, sharing a priest with another local parish. The best way to get more information about contacting the priest would be to contact the Anglican Church of England. I believe Scrooby is in the Diocese of York, about 50 miles away. When I was there I found several Brewster graves, but none for a William Brewser (Pilgrim William’s father).

The person who knows the most about this subject is Sue Allen. You can find her through a Google search for Author Sue Allen. She has spend decades research and publishing her findings for the genealogy and biographies of those connected to the Mayflower story. If anyone knows where Pilgrim’s parents are buried, it will be her. To date no one knows for certain who Mary Brewster was before she became Mrs. Mary Brewster. Several theories have been debated among genalogists and historians, ut one have been proven conclusively. I have a power point presentation program based on my research into this history. Depending on where you live, I can present the program in person or via zoom if you belong to a group interested in this subject.

Hello Sally – Are you referring to William Davison? He was an ambassador to Queen Elizabeth I and later her Secretary of State. Pilgrim William Brewster did serve on his staff, traveled with him to Holland, and lost job when QEI blamed Davison for delivering the death warrant to execute Mary Queen of Scots, Elizabeth’s cousin. There is quite a bit about this in my Mayflower Chronicles: The Tale of Two Cities which you can get from my website, on line at Bookshop.org, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, or in person wherever books are sold. If they don’t have it, ask them to order it for you. It’s available in print, eBook, and audio. If you order it through my website I can autograph it for you if you want that. It is an amazing chapter of history.

I’m sorry but you already know more about your ancestor than I do. Perhaps this website will prove useful to you: http://mayflowerhistory.com/story/ Caleb Johnson has a lot of great Mayflower information. Another great source of information is a woman who lives in England, gives tours of Scrooby Manor, and has written several books about Mayflower folks. Sue Allan has devoted years to researching this topic. https://mayflowermaid.com/about-sue.