Through an extensive amount of research, the author discovered her ancestral connections to the Mayflower pilgrims John Alden and Priscilla Mullins. Her research proved an unbroken ancestral line from John Alden to herself. After gathering the needed sources, she submitted eight generations of family records to the General Society of Mayflower Descendants and became an approved member of the Society, located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Using much of the genealogical sources she collected while researching her Mayflower roots, she created the book "Unspoken Words: A Descendant of Stillwater Pioneers Discovers Her Ancestors." In addition to the genealogical sources she used while writing the book, she also includes many newspaper articles beginning in the 1850s for the reader to put themselves in the respective era within the book. In addition, she includes stories from extended family members as well as her own writings, for a creative non-fiction element. The story of her ancestors begins in Bangor, Maine with the pioneers moving to Stillwater, Minnesota in the mid-1850s. The story continues with the pioneer families marriages, births, celebrations, and deaths, spanning over 150 within the town of Stillwater, regarding the lives of these pioneer families and their descendants. The majority of the story takes place in Stillwater, Minnesota; however, there are parts within the book where St. Paul, Minnesota is mentioned and also featured. "Unspoken Words" -A Family History " ...written by Theresa Lynne McGoldrick, is titled 'Unspoken Words: A Descendant of Stillwater Pioneers Discovers Her Ancestors.' McGoldrick says she was inspired by details found within newspaper articles, ancestry records, and other genealogical sources. The book is infused with news, local events, and stories taking place over 100 years beginning in the 1850s. A photo of Addison Wright, seated in a wicker chair holding a sturdy cane and wearing a bowler type of hat, adorns the cover of the book and invites the reader to open the book and learn about the early days in Stillwater and how his family was a part of many of the important events of the19th century. It has a complete bibliography and is fully indexed - something you do not usually see in family history publications. This book makes a fine addition to the family history section of the Historical Society's Research Center." ~Washington County Historical Society Stillwater, Minnesota January 2020 Newsletter Theresa "Terri" McGoldrick is a genealogy enthusiast who loves to listen to the ancestral stories of others. This inspired her to further embrace the study of genealogy, and she now holds a certificate as Genealogist. Through many hours of ancestry research and a collection of sources, she discovered she was a descendant of the Mayflower Pilgrims John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, and subsequently became an approved member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants in Plymouth, Massachusetts. She is currently serving as Captain in the William Bradford Colony, associated with the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Florida. She is also a member of several genealogical and historical societies. Terri was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. She's married, has one daughter, two sons, two daughter-in-laws, and four adorable grandsons. In addition to living in Minnesota for many years, she and her family have also been residents of California and Austria. She currently resides in Florida with her husband and daughter.