Edward Winslow

Edward Winslow Norse DNA

The Droitwich Winslow family falls under I-BY71464 genealogical research indicate Winslow lineage belongs to the I-M253 Y-DNA haplogroup, common to the Old Norse Northern and Northwestern Europe.

Winslow family Ancestor (MDKPA) was from Sweden in the Västra Götaland County region.It is quite possible the Y-DNA ancestor of the Winslow family may have been a Swede who settled in England during  the Viking Period. The connection is part of Droitwichs history and a link to the pass that shaped the cultural trajectory of the region.

Salt Production

King Otto I in 956AD established Salt production on the island of Laeso saturated brine was raised manually from mine shafts about 15mdeep the evaporated in pans over fires. The same principles used in the Salt production in Droitwich. Edward Winslow’s family were involved in the salt production trade and owned a salt pit. We have a Viking Reenactment Society which are coming to setup a camp with living history displays as the main attraction. Story telling, roped off combat display and Salt making to link the Viking's with Droitwich and Salt production.

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The Greek Festival was inspired by Edwards Winslow born in Droitwich, Mayflower Passenger, Pilgrim Father who played a significantrole in the early interactions between the Pilgrims and Native Americans.

He is The Pilgrim Father that built America.

His legacy with America, England and Droitwich which, carries on today with his descendants. Marie-Chantal Miller was born in London England 17th Sept 1968 she is Edward Winslow's 11th great-granduncle today she is  known as:-

 Marie-Chantal Miller Crown Princess of Greece.