Bryna O’Sullivan

Plan to avoid issues: sponsor signatures

One of the major roadblocks to submitting a lineage society application: sponsor signatures. While it’s becoming less common, a few societies still require that sponsors sign the application. Coordinating signatures – especially if you’re not in the same place – can be a challenge and can slow down the submission process. So, how do youContinueContinue reading “Plan to avoid issues: sponsor signatures”

Transcribe or not to transcribe?

Not everyone reads handwritten documents easily. How do you proceed when you need to submit a deed, will, or other long handwritten document with your lineage society application? Short answer: ask the society! Most societies have preferences as to next steps. Typically, they request one of three things: Submit a clear image of the document.ContinueContinue reading “Transcribe or not to transcribe?”

Handouts, Trace Your Connecticut Revolutionary Roots

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Lineage Society Application FAQs: I’m a new registrar. What information would be helpful for new applicants?

Although I don’t actually get posed this question by registrars, I’ve seen applicants struggle with the same issues over and over. If you have the ability, creating some sort of reference material can save a huge amount of time and stress. Here are some of the common things they need to know to be successful:ContinueContinue reading “Lineage Society Application FAQs: I’m a new registrar. What information would be helpful for new applicants?”

Lineage Society Applications FAQs: Can I use my Daughters of the American Revolution paperwork to join the Colonial Dames?

This is one of the more frequent questions I see as a genealogist specializing in lineage society applications. And the answer? Maybe. Remember that there are three societies that use the nickname “Colonial Dames.” (To learn more, visit our blog post on the topic.) Ancestors qualifying for the DAR would be too young to beContinueContinue reading “Lineage Society Applications FAQs: Can I use my Daughters of the American Revolution paperwork to join the Colonial Dames?”