A genealogical organization in New England has announced the launch of the world's first online gallery of Mayflower passenger descendants.
The New England Historic Genealogical Society told The Associated Press that the goal is to document the approximately 30 million living descendants of Mayflower passengers and crew.
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The website identifies 108 passengers and crew members known to have left descendants, allowing participants to locate their Pilgrim relative. Those who are a known descendant of a Pilgrim can post their story on the website.
The new project will help mark the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's passage, which takes place in 2020, The Associated Press reported.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report
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