MAYFLOWER PASSENGER - The 1687 Grave of Elizabeth Tilley Howland.

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Elizabeth Tilley was one of the passengers on the historic 1620 voyage of the Mayflower and a participant in the first Thanksgiving in the New World. She was the daughter of Mayflower passenger John Tilley and his wife Joan Hurst and, although she was their youngest child, appears to be the only one who survived the voyage. She went on to marry fellow Mayflower passenger John Howard, with whom she had ten children and 88 grandchildren. Because of their great progeny, she and her husband have millions of living descendants today.
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[@jekylltraveler]

Nice work Ron. Mary Chilton is my 10th great grandmother. Her father, James, died during the voyage. Her mother died during the first winter, leaving her alone at 15. Priscilla Mullins and John Alden are also my 13th great grandparents. Their first child, Elizabeth, is my 12th great grandmother. Proud descendant of the Mayflower.

[@jekylltraveler]

James Chilton's grave will be one of the oldest graves considering he died in 1620. His burial site was never marked but a memorial stone is placed in the Winthrop Street Cemetery in Provincetown MA.

[@kennithminnich]

Truly brave and courageous people. Couldn't imagine their suffering on the journey and that first winter. Thank you Ron...

[@gregsayre4700]

My 11th great grand uncle was Thomas Williams, signer of The Mayflower Compact. He died the first winter at Plymouth.

[@missysbloglife]

My 11th great grandfather John Alden was also a signer.

[@sandyvassar9598]

My 10 x's great grandfather, Dr Samuel Fuller was another one who signed the compact. I have a copy of all their names.

[@hauntedbearchild]

As a child, Elizabeth had great resilience to outlive all those adults. Sad, the weather sent the Mayflower off-course, it would have been much easier for them to be in the established and warmer place of Virginia Colony. I have many early ancestors who came to America in the 1600s, both north and south. Some of their longevity was amazing.

[@Katseye102]

That she survived the trip on the Mayflower is astounding. That’s 400 years ago. 400 years ago! There were no antibiotics, no flu shots, no penicillin. Just herbs and plants and “healers” medicine to take care of your ills. They were made of tuff stuff way back then, they had to be. Wow! Great story Ron! Very much enjoyed!

[@sandramariesolander]

They survived the trip over the water, and one can only imagine their fear once they stepped foot on board the ship. Listening to the combined moans of the ship and passengers during the gales, it had to be very frightening. Thank you, again, Ron!

[@patriciaalexander1061]

As a decendant of a Mayflower passenger, I appreciated this one. My guy was Edward Doty, an indentured servant.

[@dougdoty8083]

Thanks for sharing, Mark Lang...

[@barbp2768]

He was an indentured servant to my ancestor, Stephen Hopkins.

[@doncarr9860]

Thanks Ron, I'm like wow! Forty-one passengers of the mayflower died in the first winter. Lucinda Carr was one of them. She was the wife of George Carr the ships carpenter. The uncle of Robert Carr, for whom I am a decented of. Robert came to the colony with his brother Caleb aboard the Elizabeth Ann 1635 to live with their uncle William Carr, George's brother, who arrived in 1621. The connections to history here really blows me away. You are awesome!

[@Katseye102]

The 6 degrees of separation in the families and the history is just astounding! Your so lucky to be just a small part of it! Very cool!! I love history!!!

[@doncarr9860]

@@Katseye102 thank you so much for that! Remembering the stories I heard as a kid from my late grandmother who passed when I was young, I embarked on family genealogy. It took years of research in some of the most obvious places. I often consider it important to remember what life was like for my forefathers in this great land. It brings a different meaning to living my life today.

[@deesnuts2791]

I bet she never imagined people would be talking about her 400 years later.

[@NanaAmySpectreSeeker1111]

Bethiah loves visitors, she's a Toddler who was drowned in cloudy bathwater!

[@marthaandrews6665]

Thank you so much for showing us this grave. My niece is working on our family genealogy and I recently found out that I am a descendant of this woman. It was such a pleasure to see the grave. Thanks Ron!! My niece lives in the Chicago Illinois area.

[@marlenepearson3936]

Congratulations on getting to see her grave! 😃

[@pennyinaz]

How exciting for you! I was wondering about her current family...hoping that after 10 children there would be some alive today. She must have been a very courageous, strong and resilient Woman. Sending you best wishes for more fun genealogy discoveries 😊

[@natureboy19771]

Martha, I am descended from Elizabeth Tilley and John Howland, as well! I descend through their daughter, Hannah. There are millions of their descendents alive today. Just think, if John would have drowned when he fell off of the Mayflower, we wouldn't be here today!! Ron, thank you for this video! Simply fascinating!

[@charlesyoung7436]

As one of the estimated 3,000,000 Howland/Tilley descendants, I was quite pleased to find this video. I'd be interested to know what happened to Elizabeth's original headstone, though (most will not survive outside for three centuries).

[@allykat5456]

Me as well!

[@lindahh798]

Great presentation on a real survivor of The Mayflower! I can't imagine the horror of being stuffed down in the hull waiting to barf while swinging in their designated area. These God-fearing people had more faith than we can dream of.

[@acidmack1041]

The fact she had 86 grandchildren just shows how many tens of thousands or even millions of people will be related to her today

[@cynthiawhaley7919]

You are bringing us pieces of our united history through your respectful videos. How humbling to stand before a passenger on the Mayflower. We are so small in the larger picture of Time!

[@shergc]

It's amazing to look at the grave of a person who was on the Mayflower.

[@lindatanner8726]

So cool to see the grave of a Mayflower survivor!

[@doreenarcher8543]

Oh man Ron this is amazing. I wish we could time travel and be able to talk to these people. I read a book about the Mayflower. There was so much I didn’t know about. There are still records about that voyage and those passengers. I’ll tell you what that voyage was no Princess cruise line vacation. These people were tough and determined like I can’t even begin to imagine. Thank you for this video.👍👍👍👍👍

[@barbp2768]

I live in S. County RI and I’m a Mayflower Descendant. I’d like to visit and pay respects. She sailed with my ancestors. Did you know Squanto knew how to speak English because he was kidnapped and sold to Monks in Spain? They purchased Squanto to help him return to his native land. Squanto had to go to England in order to return to Massachusetts. While in England, he learned the English language. When Squanto finally returned to Massachusetts, his reservation was empty because everyone died. Sadly, Squanto was taken in by another reservation but stayed/lived a short distance away. When the Pilgrims arrived and chose the spot to settle in Plymouth, it just so happened to be the empty reservation that Squanto was from. Coincident that Squanto knew English and the Pilgrims settled at Squanto’s reservation? I feel it was Divine Intervention. There are amazing stories of the brave, devoted passengers on the Mayflower.

[@louisep4805]

Brilliant Ron I have recently been researching the pilgrims and The Mayflower and arriving at Plymouth - so this is perfect timing for me 🙏👌

[@janetletcher2246]

Hi Ron, I just want to say I am addicted to your channel. I love the way you share your stories and thoughts. They are done with sooo much compassion, respect, admiration and dignity. It is such a pleasure to follow along with you on these journeys and pay our respects to these beautiful people and families whose memories you are keeping alive. The woman in this video had ten children and eighty six grand children so I hope that she is buried alongside at least some of her family members. It wasn't mentioned in the video.

[@marymahaffey4618]

Elizabeth Tilly howland rest In peace sweet lady...she had great life lived thru bad and good times from the mayflower.....I was always interested in pilgrims and everything about them what they went thru.....thanks again Ron and safe travels and stay safe wherever you go.....👍😊....

[@MAINEIAC]

My mother said she grew up in Maine near a cemetery that has a woman from the Mayflower buried there. Growing up, they learned to drive by going through the cemetery and grave stones. It was a common place to play.

[@marlenepearson3936]

That is amazing Ron! Look at how well those headstones 🪦 have held up over the years! And the fact that she and her husband had 10 children that survived into adulthood in the 1600's? That is almost unheard of! As I look at some comments I see people who are saying that she is on their family tree 🌳 How great! 🙏 💕 Blessings to you and your family!

[@happymack6605]

Thank you,Ron! I(and about 30 million other people😂)am descendant of the Allertons and Brewsters. This is probably as close as close as I’ll ever get to Mayflower remembrances. 💕

[@barbp2768]

We’re related! I’m a descendant of William Brewster, also.

[@happymack6605]

@@barbp2768 cousin! 😊👋🏽

[@susanharris5873]

I just found this vlog today. I am also a descendant of William Brewster. ❤ Hello to my relatives!

[@happymack6605]

@@susanharris5873 family! 😊🎉

[@sherrilee230]

My family Peter Hallock and Rev Youngs came to long island in 1640 and settled. It gives you goose bumps to think of it thank you so much for sharing

[@djor316]

This is AMAZING. I cannot imagine the feeling that went through you Ron. Mind boggling. God Bless.

[@dianecrawford2598]

Thank you, Ron, for another interesting story. You bring history to life through your graveyard walks. Even though the people you talk about are no longer alive, seeing their grave shows they once lived. My tenth great-grandfather was William Bradford, who was also a Mayflower passenger. Have a great day, and keep up your cemetery walks.

[@karanfield4229]

This is such a unique post. I love it. It's so respectful of the past people who are buried and who lived and loved like we do. I appreciate yr work very much. Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤.

[@sandyvassar9598]

So many of your followers Ron are descents of the passengers of the Mayflower. It's been awesome reading all the comments. Sandy

[@rosemariecrean5411]

Hello Ron, What a wonderful tribute to Elizabeth Tilley. ❤️ My husband’s 7th great grandmother, Mary Chilton, was also a passenger on the Mayflower. Her father, John Chilton, died in the Mayflower while it was anchored in Provincetown Harbor, then 6 weeks later her mother Susannah died, leaving her an orphan just like Elizabeth Tilley. What hardships Mary and Elizabeth went through! Mary was supposedly the first passenger off the Mayflower to touch Plymouth Rock. She and her husband, John Winslow, a passenger on the Fortune, are buried in King’s Chapel Burying Ground in Boston. There is also a memorial plaque at the site of their home in Boston. Thank you so much for all that you do! ❤️

[@lorrainescott3473]

Really enjoyed this one, Ron. I love hearing about stories of the people who helped make this country. What brave and hearty people they must have been, We truly do stand on the shoulders of giants! Thank you for this!

[@pegs1659]

That's a wonderful story. I love all stories of Colonial America.

[@denahoward10]

Love the music. Ron you have the voice to do these videos. Thank you for taking us all with you. 🫶🏼

[@jett8193]

What an outstanding episode, Ron! Thanks so much for sharing this very historic graveyard & grave of Elizabeth Tilley Howland! I can't help but imagine what the area looked like 400+ years ago. The headstones are works of art!

[@susanwait4522]

What a great story! So many steps back in time but this one , for me, takes the prize. Thank you !

[@czechmate6916]

Well done Ron. The history in that cemetery must be unbelievable. It is so well maintained and the markers are so beautiful.

[@karencarbone2603]

Loved this video Ron. R.I.P. Elisabeth. My Lord, she was on the Mayflower. How fast time flies! Thanks for another great, narrated video from the 👌 best!

[@susanna3]

This is such an amazing story, just thinking about Elizabeth, everything she witnessed and endured! It must have been inspiring to pay respects at her grave! That carving of the Mayflower was so cool. I really enjoyed this one Ron, it made me imagine all the things Elizabeth did in her lifetime. Thank you Ron, great job and I loved the drone shot at the end!!

[@eleni1968]

Once again, Thanks Ron!! There's a section of Queens named after Thomas Willett: Willett's Point. If you watch the US open OR any Mets games and they survey the area with a drone, then you have seen Willett's Point in Queens [NYC]. Keep'em coming!!! these are terrific!!

[@emtdad8821]

Awesome Ron. Both my wife and I are direct descendants from the Susanna White Family from the Mayflower

[@shirleyashanti3031]

Beautiful, amazing slice of history. Nearly two centuries before the Civil War. She is obviously remembered in that part of America. I think a guardian angel from the old country was with her throughout her life. Thank you for this heartwarming story of courage and perseverance.

[@renebates8090]

Beautiful remembrance of Elizabeth RIP......🥰😇

[@donnawiseman9311]

Amazing! I can’t fathom the life the pilgrims lived. I’m so glad you shared this with us.

[@Emevol37]

I love the fact that you educate us with 🇺🇸 The effort of your work is better than any other grave blogger I know. Thank you ❤️

[@d.g.n9392]

This is an amazing story and history. Thank you Ron. I will bookmark this cemetery to study other names. I was fortunate to connect to a distant cousin recently. She had an elaborate family tree history and linage, which was new to me. There’s been such advancements in the ancestry study and records. Some of those interconnect, surprisingly the Mormon research ties many linage together. And that’s what occurred in my case. Finding names, documents, some photos and history going back into 11th century England. I haven’t even begun to comprehend the whole family tree. But family also linked to New England, Jamestown and Virginia. Cemeteries and records. I’m so thankful for the internet and so much available to study and record. I’m 68 and have discovered many new things. Enjoying all the stories you tell Ron.

[@hermiendrridder875]

Hi Ron, what a beautiful story and what an amazing cemetery, that place is beautiful, imagine having 10 children today, oh wow🥺 what a journey she must have had, what a full life, thanks for the walk, stay save🌻

[@lindakillian3667]

Great work, Ron. Thank you for telling these early colonists stories. I am also a direct descendant of two Mayflower passengers. George Soule is my 8xggf, Henry Samson is my 10xggf.

[@sharonrojas9569]

Some years ago, my first cousin, who's hobby is genealogy, researched our Fendley family line (my father's line). She discovered that we're descended from a passenger on the Mayflower, who's last name was Brown and he survived that first rough winter in the New World. Imagine my surprise to learn this...I always thought we were descended from Scotch-Irish bandits and gun runners. Who'd a thunk it?

[@bearpawz_]

Sharon, I'll bet it was Peter Browne, circa 1594-1633. I just took a look at Peter's history, including descendants that are on Ancestry now. If you follow his trail, it seems that his surname (long after he was gone) was changed to Brown, but I'm not sure at what period of time. It's sad that his dad died when he was only ten years old.. But by the age of 25 or 26, through his connections, he was able to make the Mayflower voyage! If you type in Peter Browne (with an e) & Mayflower passenger, you'll find plenty about him online! 🥰

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I think about one fourth of the people commenting our Mayflower passenger descendants. Not surprising I guess

[@barbp2768]

I’m a Mayflower Descendant and I’m English, Irish, Scottish and Nordic. I took the gene test and discovered the Nordic part. Part of Ireland was settled by the Nordic.

[@sharonrojas9569]

@@bearpawz_ That us the one...My cousin shared with me that he came on the Mayflower with his brother, John. Both survived the starving time.

[@sharonrojas9569]

@@barbp2768 Yes...I know.

[@martinemoisson1353]

Mayflower. ! Quelle histoire. Elisabeth reposez en paix merci Ron

[@amandabrown4269]

This is my 11th great grandfather and grandmother. How beautiful?? Thank you Ron. If people really dug and researched, so many of are directly related to these brave souls. I'm related to at least 7 of them.Onr of my great grandfathers was Captain Christopher Jones of the Mayflower.

[@duchman99backup51]

Being from ENGLAND i found this episode great to watch,swansea is a part of wales uk.....great video....👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤝🇺🇲

[@judyaldridge5570]

Ron. You are amazing. You retell the past and keep their memories and stories alive. We all take for granted what we have now and yet in the past they had it much more hard. Yet they lived and survived. I believe life is a little easier than they had even though its a little tough at times. Thank you for keeping their memories alive for future generations to come. Your stories are very interesting. When it comes to history. I look forward to more stories of history and the people that lived and died while living them. We can learn so much from what history has given us

[@gooddogs7215]

Amazing! As a descendant of John Howland I am always glad to see stories like this. John Howland actually fell overboard during the journey from England, but was quickly rescued. A miracle that we many descendants are truly grateful for! Thank you for this story!

[@cathybaker8693]

I am a descendent of Herny Howland, brother to John Howland.

[@Quegi-mp1pw]

Back 15-20 yrs ago when everyone started to become interested in family genealogy, my mom started on ours mainly for two reasons: Being Native American, she wanted to proper documentation of all family members (the govt made several attempts in history to discredit bloodlines and therefore disqualify Natives of services promises, etc). Anyway the other reason my mom was so interested in this is she was adopted - no personal history, period. So working with what she had, she spent years researching on my father's side of the family writing letters, calling out of state, etc until one day it was completed. She was able to trace and verify my ancestors back to 1680! That's pretty remarkable taking into account what was occurring in our country at that time. I'm so proud of my mom for this gift. Most people are only able to gather a couple of generations of info, unverified (heresay), etc.

[@kkormanik]

Wow! What a story and the dates are mind blowing. My gemology has our family on the Mayflower through Patricia Mullins. I loved Elizabeth’s stone and her clam shells along with the ship.

[@barbp2768]

I’m met a relative of yours recently. She’s a descendant of Priscilla Mullins.

[@kayekaye7930]

HEY RON! This ought to be great! I love these old stories...

[@Wendeajo]

FASCINATING! My ancestors met her boat. :D Thank you for honoring this early pioneer; she is truly not forgotten. I especially liked how you ended it with the soaring view from above.

[@seekerofthetruth6257]

Rest in peace Mrs. Howland, 🌹& everyone. My opinion: Sometimes people don't realize how easy & comfortable they have it today.. until they hear about the hardships our ancestors had to face back then. (So true, No fear, just a respect for your environment.) Stay safe Sir & everyone.

[@carmenbryant7139]

You always tell the stories in such a sweet way... the fact she survived and sounds like she actually made a life is incredible... love it... thanks Ron for not letting these people go unnoticed... huge fan

[@dawntaylor239]

Thanks Ron for this brilliant story and may Elizabeth rest in peace

[@gregoryclayton8287]

Wow Ron, what an amazing and beautiful cemetery with such an incredible story. Way to go big Ron, you did it again, another well done presentation by the old pro. REST IN PEACE-ELIZABEHT TILLY HOWLAND, Thank you RC! until we meet again, Signed, Greg the Egg.

[@maryannpepe5200]

Amazing! I'm at a loss for anymore words. Thanks Ron!💖👍

[@seascape1016]

Thx Ron this was a great tribute to how so many of us owe such great respect to our ancestors and our heritage! Beautiful old cemetery 🕯🪦

[@margashcroft549]

Love this story and how dependents are connecting in your comments. Hope they don't stop here and continue to connect more dots in their family trees and history.🇦🇺

[@Wooley689]

I just love these history lessons.

[@justinweaver8787]

The willet stome is astounding love it!!

[@sandyvassar9598]

Hi Ron. My 10x's great grandfather was Dr Samuel Fuller. He was 1 of 40 men that signed the Mayflower Compact. He tended to the sick. The 1st winter they lost 1/2 the passengers. Thanks for the video. Sandy, Idaho

[@historymaven]

Great grandmother to millions and millions of us!

[@daisymae4327]

I just found out last night while researching my family genealogy that I am a direct descendant of Elizabeth Tilley Howland. How cool that you did a segment on her. Thank you so much!

[@matulich77]

Beautiful cemetery. Every time I start a video of yours "cemetery gates" by the Smiths always pops into my head. "All those people all those lives where are they now?" Her headstone made me cry. Beautiful.

[@sandyfreyman3501]

Wonderful. We've traced family back to 1610 in Virginia. But that was a wonderful gravestone and love how the pilgrims got down on bended knee to dedicate America to God and spreading his word. . Love it.

[@corineusa1454]

Thank you!!! Hands down the best show. We stand on the shoulders of GIANTS. Elizabeth was hands down one of them. Beautiful stone & epitaph.🌞🇺🇸

[@Kim-cu7bc]

Elizabeth Tilley Howland is my 10th great-grandaunt. Amazing she lived that long! Thank you for covering this.

[@runninggirl2765]

I love your comments, Ron. The "that's fascinating, wonderful, haunting, intriguing...." I find myself thinking those very phrases as you are narrating. It is clear you are passionate about your sharing and we benefit from it. THANKS!!

[@Texas1836]

I'm a Bradford descendant. We come from tough stock. I cannot imagine living through what they did. Thanl you for these videos.

[@angelaarena5208]

WOW! 1585 that blows my mind but when you think about it Ron,one day they year 1961 when I was born will blow the mind of a person in say 2099 now seeing this number really blows my 🤯 mind 😱. Ron my mother and 4 children spent 3 months on a ship coming to Australia when I was 2 at the time dad settled here the year before,my siblings said that everyone on board was always sick and mum spent the whole 3 months in bed. I can imagine those poor people on the Mayflower at least we had modern conveniences just amazing.

[@kattlady1]

Wow!! History is awesome, thank you.. Can you please think about telling us about her children someday as well, just a thought..

[@sharonconnell3914]

So interesting to get to visit an old grave that goes back so many many years, if only by viewing your videos. Fantastic Ron

[@sophiakhan636]

Thankyou Ron for this story .I have watched I few of your stories.

[@tomhirons7475]

Nederlands makes sense Ron, Puritans here and the low countries, needed somewhere to go, and we didnt want them here, Witch hunters they where all that, and we had a happy king that unbanned xmas and coffee shops etc, But Holland had the same problem and i think one of the pilgrim ships, stopped in Holland to pick folks up. Great video.

[@hh7407]

Wow!!!!! How amazing to see her grave. So long ago. The Mayflower. Just gives me chillbumps at how very long ago and significant she was. Traveling to a far away land where there is nothing here but wilderness and the unknown. Without people like her and her family being brave enough to cross the Atlantic,...which was so treacherous in those days in those wooden ships, with the risk to life and limb being so very high,....we would not have settled this new world. I'm thankful to people like her for being adventurous enough to take that major step into the unknown. I like being an American and being in America. I say thank you to her and people like her for being brave and settling the new world. The ship on her stone is beautiful. The music is beautiful, and the story is awesome. Thank you Ron! How you managed to merge the scene in with Lil Jimmy soaring up into the trees at the end is part of your magic. I was like....gasp! How did he do that?! You're so cool.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Little Jimmy has his tricks...ty!

[@hh7407]

@@FacesoftheForgotten It is awesome all the work you put into these. Movie quality camera work and editing you do and story telling and history teaching you do.

[@nanascraftycornerdonna6618]

Wow I think this is the best video I’ve ever seen you make thank you for showing us and taking us back in history that’s a long way back in the history ❤️

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

more of the same coming soon, from New England!

[@cking91182]

This is definitely top five favorite video! Awesome job, thank you for this! I was wondering if Elizabeth was buried next to her husband, because I didn't notice another grave next to hers.

[@suepato74]

Growing up in the area glad you did this story. Many fabulous people and stories I heard growing up. Thank You

[@carolhewett3756]

My husband's family is descended from the Winslows who arrived on the Mayflower. So many tragedies occurring amongst these courageous families. Thank you for a great video( and one filled with birdsong instead of background Muzak )

[@krisluvsutube2684]

The way you done the drone footage at the end was both touching and fitting somehow. Thanks again Ron.

[@susanboatman7913]

Excellent video Ron. I love colonial history. FYI, please keep the family of Olivia Newton John in your prayers she has passed away from breast cancer. May she and Elizabeth Howland rest in peace. Our ancestors such a sacrifice to come here.

[@susanboatman7913]

I meant to say made such a sacrifice to come here.

[@flocosta]

This is incredible! The age of that grave, WOW!!

[@fooshie8937]

This is fantastic and super cool!! Thank you Ron. Elizabeth is my 12th great-grandmother.

[@Corgis175]

What a voyage that had to be and a great life she lived. Very moving.

[@kalaguolee8400]

As a history nerd I have never heard about this. It was an amazing story and I can’t imagine what life was truly like back them. Straight up wish I could time travel to see it firsthand. Thanks Ron for the story

[@twilightpurpleglow]

Lovely story and amazing cemetery from the 1500 hundreds, blows your mind away. Imagine that she had 10 kids and lots of grand kids, with all the family out there you would wonder if any descendants ever come pay their respects? fast forward 500 years I guess not. Just saw you Ron wearing the same neon color shirt on "Kilroy Was Here" episode. Loved that story too. Thanks for the walk and have a great weekend. Elizabeth C.

[@deborahhoneycutt6701]

I too am a descendent of Elizabeth Tilly and John Howland. Thank you for all your efforts in preparing and delivering a fascinating and respectful presentation. In his research, a cousin of mine uncovered the story of how during the crossing, John Holland action fell overboard during a storm but, had the presence of mind to grab a rope and was then hauled to safety by the crew. I often marvel at the the odds those folks beat to make it to North America, to survive and thrive and leave such a legacy. Amazing. Thanks again.

[@bucklebunny6661]

Thank You Ron , My fathers family came to America in 1636 . I Love this kind of history!

[@marthaherbert738]

Elizabeth tilly was my 10th great grandmother Thank you so much for sharing What a gift.

[@SuzyAndTheWitchesBrew]

Thank you I got goose bumps. Histroy like this is just what I enjoy. Reminds me alot of the story of our first fleet that came to Australia and what they endured before they were rescued from starvation and near death. True pioneers of our countries.

[@JustGrammy1234]

Elizabeth Tilley Howland was my 9th great grandmother. So thrilled to see this. Much thanks☮️

[@OUTTA-TYME88]

Ron, I'm related to Elizabeth through her husband John Howland. Through his brother Henry and his granddaughter Content Howland. I'm constantly updating my family tree and I did not know any of this apart from the connection to the Howlands on the Mayflower! Tragic life she had as a child, losing her family but her children made it to adulthood. This is amazing!

[@tammymullins5240]

Love it thanks for sharing Ron you do awesome work 👍

[@bonniekaye]

Loved this! ♥️ *Elizabeth* ♥️

[@dadofducks]

I believe every grave has a part in making our history, regardless if we remember their names or not. Your KZbin channel is my favorite channel in regards to grave hunting and the history that you discover for us. For this, I thank you Sir!