Burton, Devore, Mayflower

Our Mayflower Ancestor

The Mayflower Grandma Mae Marybelle Burton was an American aristocrat in our family. Her paternal grandparents' lineage qualified the women in our family for membership with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Now, it seems this heritage also includes ancestors who arrived on the Mayflower ship that landed at Plymouth Rock over four-hundred years… Continue reading Our Mayflower Ancestor

Burton, Devore

Grandma Mae’s 1926 High School Yearbook

My paternal grandmother graduated in 1926 from St. Louis Park Senior High School, St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Mae Marybelle Devore was one of nine female students in a graduating class of 26 students. High school graduation was quite an accomplishment, as during this time, eighth grade educations were the norm and anything beyond that was… Continue reading Grandma Mae’s 1926 High School Yearbook