Edward Doty Colony

Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Florida

Pensacola, Florida – Organized 22 February 1992

The Edward Doty Colony meets quarterly at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Pensacola. 2027 Meeting dates will be published soon.

Holy Cross Episcopal Church
7979 North 9th Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32514

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HISTORY OF THE FLORIDA SOCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS

The Florida Society, the 28th state to organize, was chartered 31 July 1937 with 24 charter members.  The organizational meeting was held 07 Aug 1937, at “Perrydell” in Rio Vista, overlooking the Halifax River, north of Daytona Beach.  The first annual meeting was held in Jacksonville in the home of the Secretary.  Dinner was $1.00 per plate.  Initiation fee $5.00; annual dues $3.00; and Life Membership $50.00.

The Florida Society’s Charter was presented by Governor General Burnham Standish Colburn.  GG Colburn (NC #1 & first NC Mayflower State Governor) was the Governor General of the General Society for six years, from 1933 to 1939.