The one branch of the family with detailed records doesn’t point to the Pilgrims, but rather to a Huguenot who arrived in Cambridge in the 1600’s.
From this man eventually came 8 Minute Men, 3 West Point graduates (two who were brothers), and at least one 3-time Union Army enlistee for whom my father is named and who’s sword and musket, inscribed with his name, belong to me.
Look for a SONS OF UNION VETS camp in your area. Usually great history buffs.