Ann, with her first husband may have been in Amsterdam in 1608, but surely was in Leyden by 27 Oct 1609 with John Robinson's congregation. The couple sailed for America on the "Speedwell" in 1620 but were among those who returned to Leyden, Holland when the ship proved unseaworthy. In the winter of 1628/9 they removed to England, where in March 1629, they sailed for New England aboard the second "Mayflower", arriving Salem 15 May 1629. Her parents are thought to be Cuthbert and Margret Elsden of Cambridge, England.