George Soule and Mary Bucket have numerous descendants in North America and around the world. This lineage focuses only on the Soule-Weston line to the family of Lucia Weston Smith, Detroit, Michigan. Details of other branches of this family can be found through the Society of Mayflower Descendants, the New England Genealogical and Historical Society, and various other publications.
First Generation
1. George (1) SOULE[1,2] was born about 1594 in England. He died before 22 Jan 1679 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA.
George immigrated 1620 to England on the Mayflower, as an indentured servant to the Edward Winslow family. He was the children's tutor. Although this implies he was of lesser status to Winslow, the families were closely associated in many matters. This friendship and intermarriage continued even to descendants living in Detroit several hundred years after they set sail in 1620.
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George married Mary BUCKET (BECKET) before 1626 in Plymouth. At the first division of cattle, George and Mary were married, with Zachariah born at that time. Mary was born 17 Jan 1599/1600 in England. She died Dec 1676 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA.
He made is will 11 Aug 1677 in Duxbury. A codicil was made 20 Sep 1677. The codicil implored his son, John, to not harass his sister, Patience, and her family when they inherit the lands he bequeathed Patience. If John did harass his sister, he would lose his inheritance, she would get all of John's inheritance and be named the executrix of her father's estate. The will and codicil were witnessed by Nathaniel Thomas and Deborah Thomas.
Mary immigrated 1623 to England on the Fortune.
George and Mary had the following children:
2 M i. Zachariah SOULE was born before 22 May 1627 in Plymouth.
+ 3 M ii. John SOULE was born 1632 and died 14 Nov 1707.
4 M iii. Nathaniel SOULE was born about 1637 in Plymouth.
5 M iv. George(2) SOULE was born about 1639 in Plymouth Co., MA.
6 F v. Susanna SOULE was born about 1642 in Plymouth Co., MA.
7 F vi. Mary SOULE was born about 1644 in Plymouth Co., MA.
8 F vii. Elizabeth SOULE was born about 1648 in Plymouth Co., MA.
9 F viii. Patience SOULE was born about 1648 in Plymouth Co., MA.
10 M ix. Benjamin SOULE was born about 1651 in Plymouth Co., MA. He died 26 Mar 1676.
First Generation
3. John SOULE2 (George1) was born 1632 in Plymouth Co., MA. He died 14 Nov 1707 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA.
John married (1) Rebecca SIMMONS, daughter of Moses(2) SIMMONS and Sarah (1) CHANDLER, about 1654 in Duxbury. Rebecca was born 1635 in Duxbury. She died 1666 in Duxbury.John also married (2) Esther NASH SAMPSONRef:3 about 1678 in probably Duxbury. Esther was born 6 Mar 1639/1640 in probably Duxbury. She died 12 Sep 1735 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA.
John and Rebecca had the following children:
+ 11 F i. Rebecca SOULE was born 4 Oct 1659 and died 18 Nov 1732.
12 M ii. James SOULE was born 4 Oct 1659 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA. He died 27 Aug 1744 in Middleboro, Plymouth Co., MA and was buried 30 Aug 1744 in Middleboro.
13 F iii. Sarah SOULE was born about 1660 in Duxbury, MA. She died after 16 Mar 1689/1690.
14 F iv. Rachel SOULE was born about 1663 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA. She died 18 Sep 1727 in Middleboro, Plymouth Co., MA.
15 M v. Aaron SOULE was born about 1664 in Duxbury. He died after 24 Mar 1751/1752 in possibly Pembroke.
16 M vi. Benjamin (2) SOULE was born about 1665 in Duxbury. He died 1 Dec 1729.
17 M vii. Moses SOULE was born about 1669 in Duxbury. He died about 9 May 1729.
18 M viii. Zachariah (2) SOULE was born about 1670 in Duxbury. He died before 16 Mar 1689/1690.
19 M ix. John(2) SOULE was born about 1675 in Duxbury. He died 19 May 1743 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA.
John and Esther had the following children:
20 M x. Joseph SOULE was born 31 Jul 1679 in Duxbury. He died 11 Jul 1763 in Duxbury.
21 M xi. Josiah SOULE was born 31 Jul 1679 in Duxbury. He died 25 Jan 1764.
22 M xii. Joshua SOULE was born 12 Oct 1681 in Duxbury.
Third Generation
11. F Rebecca Soule3 (John2, George1) was born 3 Oct 1659 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA. She died 18 Nov 1732 in Plympton, MA.
Rebecca married Edmund WESTONRef:1,2 on 13 Dec 1688 in Plymouth. He was born 1660 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA. Edmund died 23 Sep 1727 in Plympton, intestate.
Edmund and Rebecca had the following children:
23. + M i. Zachariah, Sr., WESTON was born 16 Dec 1690 and died 27 Sep 1763.
24. + M ii. Nathan WESTON was born 8 Feb 1688/1689 and died 11 Oct 1754.
25. F iii. Rebecca WESTON[3] was born 31 Jul 1693 in Plymouth.Rebecca married Thomas DARLING.
26. M iv. John WESTONRef:4 was born 27 Jul 1695 in Plymouth.John married (1) Content JACKSON.John also married (2) Deborah DELANO.
27. M v. Edmund (3) WESTON was born 21 Oct 1697 in Plymouth. Edmund married (1) Susannah JACKSON. Edmund also married (2) Elizabeth SMITH.
28. M vi. Benjamin WESTON was born 16 Nov 1701 in Plymouth. Benjamin married (1) Hannah COMER. Benjamin also married (2) Phillimona JONES. Benjamin married (3) Mercy S. LOBELL.
Documentaries
The Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower (1996 - The History Channel).
Ancestry Sources
The following are good sources for researchers. Searching the databases is free, but accessing the images does require a subscription. There are free trials available.
Mayflower Births & Deaths, Vol. I
Mayflower Births & Deaths, Vol. II
Mayflower Marriages
Ancestry UK also provides databases for United States Birth, Marriage, & Death Records
Books
Plymouth Plantation 1620 - 1647 by William Bradford | U.S.
| Good Newes from New England by Edward Winslow | U.S.
Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War by Nathan Philbrick | U.S.
A Little Commonwealth: Family Life in Plymouth Colony by John Demos | U.S.
The Mayflower & the Pilgrims' New World
B Nathan Philbrick
Publ. Sept. 4, 2008
Ages 9-12
From the Publisher: "In stunning prose, Nathaniel Philbrick evokes the drama of the voyage of the Mayflower and the eerie emptiness of coastal Massachusetts that greeted the Pilgrims. He tells how the settlers were able to gain the friendship of many powerful Native American leaders, including the charismatic Massasoit, and how they worked together to maintain peace. But the promise of the First Thanksgiving was broken with the next generation of leaders. Fifty-six years after the Mayflower’s landing, a horrifying conflict, known today as King Philip’s war, nearly wiped out the colonists and Natives alike, and forever altered the new country.
"The Mayflower and the Pilgrims’ New World is the perfect introduction for young readers to this epic story, at once tragic and heroic. Adapted specially for middle-grade readers, this book features a wealth of supplemental materials such as new maps and photographs, a time line, and a list of characters for added comprehension and accessibility.
The Mayflower & the Pilgrims' New World by Nathan Philbrick | U.S.
Related Websites
The Society of Mayflower Descendants in America
This hereditary organization is comprised of millions of individuals who can trace their ancestry back to one or more passengers on the Mayflower. The website includes information about membership. The group's mission extends beyond genealogy into educational outreach as they attempt to present the facts about the Pilgrims, who were not Puritans, but were separatists, hoping to break free from the Anglican Church. Their "Mayflower Families" project compiles the lineages of each passenger known to have descendants. Each study of these genealogies is available for purchase at the website. Other reference materials are also available. There is a children's site, as well.
Canadian Society of Mayflower Descendants
The site includes background on the organization of the group, how William Bradford's journal was rediscovered, membership information, a list of deaths after 1621, and related articles.
Soule Kindred in America
This familial organization unites descendants of George Soule and Mary Becket. A family reunion is held every year in a different city. Membership includes a detailed newsletter that connects Soule researchers.
Plimouth Plantation
The official website for the historical village. It includes upcoming events, images, and facts about daily life of the colonists.
Caleb Johnson's Mayflowerhistory.com
This extensive website was one of the first on the Internet focusing on the Mayflower passengers, their lives, and descendants. It remains one of the best general resources, with lists of passengers, documents, and information on Johnson's recent publications.
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