Roots Found Along the Pilgrim Family Tree

This is a photo of my father and his father somewhere in either Columbus County, or possibly just across the state line in Horry County, South Carolina, about 1953–55.

My dad’s great-grandfather, my great-great-grandfather, Joshua Sowles, as well as Joshua's son Millard Soles are interned at the Old Soles Cemetery in Tabor City. 

In 2007, I was approached by members of the Descendents of the Mayflower Society asking me to take a DNA test to confirm that my paternal side is a direct descendent of George Soule, a Mayflower passenger. I took the test. My results revealed that it was a positive match. I have a paper trail as well, but the DNA sealed it. I wanted to let others know that the myth of a Soles Mayflower Descendent in Columbus County has been laid to rest with indisputable DNA results. “We Are Still Here.”

Steve Soles, Chadbourne, a member of Brunswick Electric