Family lore states that (among many others) one of my ancestors was named rebecca Rawson. The story I was told was that she came over to massachusetts with her family (possibly on the Mayflower, or soon after). She was rebellious and had a fairly eventful life (though my father never said much about it in detail, he did mentioned she married or threatened to marry someone considered unsuitable). My father would tell me stpries of my ancestors all the time. he mentioned Rebecca in particular because he wanted to name me after her, but my mother insisted on Victoria. Dad always said I should have been named Rebecca because I was just as rebellious as she was supposed to have been.

Anyway, I know almost nothing concrete about my family history. My paternal grandmother was Dorothy Flint, and the Rawsons were her relations. I am hoping someone may be able to shed some light on who she was as well as (hopefully) at what time period the Rawsons and the Flints became connected.

Also, one of my ancestors is supposed to have been Secretary of the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the settlement period. Is he Rebecca's father or grandfather perhaps? Anyone know his name? I know these probably seem like silly questions, but I'm just starting out with this whole trace your ancestry thing, and most of my relatives are either dead or out of touch so I have few family resources to call on.

Thanks for your help!