Mercy Blossom (mtDNA)
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Status summary
Completed as of March 20, 2022:
- Recruiting matrilineal (direct female-line) descendants of Mercy BLOSSOM Howland for mtDNA testing - anyone interested in submitting their DNA for testing should contact MayflowerDNA1620@gmail.com
Biography
For more information see: White, Elizabeth Pearson, John Howland of the Mayflower, volume 2 (son John Howland), Picton Press, Camden, ME. 1993
First Generation
Mercy Blossom was born Barnstable Aug 1678, daughter of Peter Blossom and Sarah Bodfish. She died there bef 6 Mar 1759 (will probated). She married Barnstable 13 Dec 1700 Shubael Howland and they had three children (Barnstable): Jabez (1701), Mercy (1710) and Zaccheus (1713-1740).
Second Generation
Mercy Howland was born Barnstable 21 May 1710 and died bef 4 Dec 1760 (guardian appointed for younger children). She married Barnstable 15 Jul 1736 Joseph Jenkins and they had six children (Barnstable): Mercy (1737), Joseph (1739), Bathsheba (1741), Mary (1742-1810 unm.), Abigail (1745-b 1760) and Zaccheus (1748).
Third Generation
DNA results TBD
To date, we know of no matrilineal (all female line) descendants of Mercy BLOSSOM Howland who has taken a mtDNA test (and publicly posted their results). Anyone who believes they are a matrilineal descendant (ie mother's mother's mother's etc.) is encouraged to contact MayflowerDNA1620@gmail.com.
External resources and references
- White, Elizabeth Pearson, John Howland of the Mayflower, volume 2 (son John Howland), Picton Press, Camden, ME. 1993
