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The Alden name crossed the sea from Plymouth England in 1620. John Alden was a Ships Carpenter in England, hired to repair the Mayflower while she lay off Southampton. Hiring on as the ships Cooper, John crossed the Atlantic with the Puritans and joined them as they landed at Plymouth Rock and established the colony of Plymouth Massachusetts. | The Alden name crossed the sea from Plymouth England in 1620. John Alden was a Ships Carpenter in England, hired to repair the Mayflower while she lay off Southampton. Hiring on as the ships Cooper, John crossed the Atlantic with the Puritans and joined them as they landed at Plymouth Rock and established the colony of Plymouth Massachusetts. | ||
His long list of descendants include Presidents, Inventors, Artists and Writers. The actress Marilyn Monroe, the poet Henry Longfellow and the director Orson Wells all trace their heritage to the marriage of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, and I am proud to carry that name. | His long list of descendants include Presidents, Inventors, Artists and Writers. The actress Marilyn Monroe, the poet Henry Longfellow and the director Orson Wells all trace their heritage to the marriage of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, and I am proud to carry that name. | ||
You might also enjoy listening to Brian Levine's interview with Ryan on the [http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-98/ Pipes Magazine Radio Show]. | |||
<center><gallery widths=250 caption="Examples from the Alden Pipes Website"> | <center><gallery widths=250 caption="Examples from the Alden Pipes Website"> | ||