Elias Story was born in England and died 1621 Onboard the Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts of unspecified causes.
Research Notes
Nothing is known about Mayflower passenger Elias Story, outside of the fact he came in the care of Edward Winslow (1595-1655) and his family. He did not sign the Mayflower Compact, suggesting he was likely under the age of 18 or 21. He died the first winter at Plymouth Colony, likely between January and March 1621.
Vital Records
Bradfords Passenger List
Source: History of Mayflower Plantation (1650) by William Bradford (1590-1657)
"Mr. Edward Winslow, Elizabeth his wife, & 2 men servants called George Soule, and Elias Story, also a little girl was put to him called Ellen, the sister of Richard More."
"Mr. Ed Winslow, his wife died the first winter; and he married with the widow of Mr. White, and hat 2 children living by her marriageable, besides sundry that are dead. One of his servants died, as also the little girl soon after the ships arrival. But his man George Soule is still living,, and hath 8 children."
Cole's Hill Memorial
A large monument was erected in 1921 on Cole's Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts to honor the many pilgrims who came to Plymouth Colony in the Mayflower but died during the first terrible winter and were buried here. This person is one of those person's listed thereon.
Pilgrim Monument
National Monument to the Forefathers, commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims, (including this person) who came to Plymouth Colony in 1620 on the Mayflower. Dedicated on August 1, 1889, it is thought to be the world's largest solid granite monument. Located on an 11 acre hilltop site on Allerton Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
References
- Elias Story - MayflowerHistory.com
- MainTour Plymouth Colony