Although Society members created the Buffalo Association of the Society of Mayflower Descendants on June 25, 1901, with Henry R. Howland as its President, the reconstituted Buffalo Colony held its first meeting in 1962. Its members helped save the Ainsley Wilcox Mansion from being destroyed. This home served as a barracks in the War of 1812 and was the site of Theodore Roosevelt’s swearing-in ceremony upon the death of President William McKinley on September 14, 1901. The Buffalo Colony holds luncheon meetings twice a year.
Colony Masthead
Christine Berg, Colony Governor, White Descendant
Susan Dybas, Colony Treasurer, Allerton Descendant
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From the Newsletter
The Buffalo Colony held their Annual Compact Day Luncheon on November 8, representing 9 different passengers — with over three generations in attendance.
Partial Group photo of Colony Members in attendance
Members in a lively discussion
Buffalo’s Participation in Previous Events
