In America Since 1635
Your Family Has Been Here Since the Beginning
The Blaisdell Family National Association connects descendants of Ralph Bleasdale — who arrived on the Angel Gabriel in 1635 — with their shared history, genealogy resources, and one another.
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What BFNA Membership Includes
Everything you need to explore, document, and celebrate your Blaisdell heritage.
The Blaisdell Papers
Our member newsletter — packed with genealogy discoveries, family stories, and association news delivered to your door.
Genealogy Resources
Access decades of compiled research, surname variant records, and connections to other Blaisdell researchers worldwide.
Grand Reunions
Invitations to our legendary Grand Reunions — the next one is planned for 2035. Meet your cousins in person.
Back Issues Archive
Seventy-five years of The Blaisdell Papers available on DVD — an irreplaceable genealogical record.
Library Fund Support
Your membership helps preserve Blaisdell records at the Urbana Free Library for future generations.
Community Connection
Join a community of Blaisdell descendants who share your passion for family history and heritage.
Simple, Affordable Membership
Less than the cost of a genealogy database subscription — and far more personal.
Annual Membership
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Full membership for one Blaisdell descendant or family household.
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Give the gift of heritage to a family member who loves genealogy.
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Nearly 400 Years of American History
In 1635, Ralph Bleasdale sailed from England aboard the Angel Gabriel and arrived on the coast of Maine — one of the earliest English settlers in America. His descendants spread across New England and beyond, carrying the Blaisdell name through nearly four centuries of American history.
The Blaisdell Family National Association has been preserving and celebrating that story since 1935. Join us and become part of it.
New to Blaisdell Genealogy?
Read our guide to tracing the Blaisdell line and discover what BFNA can offer you.
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