MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Herrick Family Association, HFA, consists of at least the following.

Primary Mission Statement.

1. The primary mission of the HFA is to provide a forum for those individuals with a HERRICK ancestor to take advantage of research conducted by others, regardless of whether or not they may be descended from Henerie HERICKE, Henry of Salem.

Major Research Activities of the HFA.

2. Compile and publish a third edition of the HGR, from before 1629 to 1885 and from that date to the present day. Where possible identify verified vital data with a code that will refer the reader to a "Key To Sources" chapter to be included in the third edition.

3. Correct the incorrect claim of the 1846 & 1885 editions of the HGR that Henerie HERICKE, Henry of Salem, was the fifth son of Sir William HEYRICKE of London & Leicestershire, England. Share discovered information in the third edition and via the Internet.

4. Conduct and share research results in the determination of the ancestry of Henerie HERICKE, Henry of Salem, who arrived in Salem, MA by late July 1629.

5. Conduct and share research results to expand the knowledge of Henry "Hen" HEYRICKE, Henry of Virginia, who arrived in York County, Virginia by at least 17 March 1641, and who was the fifth son of Sir William HEYRICKE. Determine the ancestry of Ann (___) HEYRICKE, the wife of Henry of Virginia.

Information Sharing Activities of the HFA.

6. Hold annual meetings of the HFA with members and non-members.

7. Maintain an HFA Web Page.

8. Establish a Newsletter.

9. Maintain the RootsWeb HERRICK-L & -D lists.

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