The lineage society application process can feel overwhelming. However, if you have siblings joining together, there are ways to save time and money. If you're joining the same society, at the same time, ask about family plans. Some societies offer discounted application fees for multiple family members submit together. If you're joining the same localContinue reading "My siblings and I all want to join lineage societies. Are there ways to save time and money?"
Are there times when a professional genealogist won’t be able to help with my lineage society application?
You're applying to the Colonial Dames, the Sons of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the American Revolution or another lineage society... You'd like to hire a professional genealogist to help with the application - but you're a little worried. Will they always be able to help? If that's your concern, there are a fewContinue reading "Are there times when a professional genealogist won’t be able to help with my lineage society application?"
Grandma belonged to the Colonial Dames?
Yes, the fact that Grandma belonged the Colonial Dames may allow you to be considered a legacy candidate when you do your own membership - provided you're applying to the same Colonial Dames. This issue comes up far more frequently than one would expect. There are three societies who are sometimes referred to as theContinue reading "Grandma belonged to the Colonial Dames?"
5 reasons to hire a professional genealogist to help with gathering the documents for your lineage society application
Whether you're interested in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Society of the Cincinnati or the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, a professional genealogist can help make your application process much easier. Here are 5 reasons to consider hiring a professional genealogist to help with gathering your documents: They know what's required. DoContinue reading "5 reasons to hire a professional genealogist to help with gathering the documents for your lineage society application"
4 common reasons why your ancestor is no longer considered qualifying by the Sons of the American Revolution or Daughters of the American Revolution
Has your ancestor been "red lined" by the Sons of the American Revolution or the Daughters of the American Revolution? Most people have two questions when it happens: what will it do to my application, and why did it happen? The first is straight forward. While the line can no longer be used for newContinue reading "4 common reasons why your ancestor is no longer considered qualifying by the Sons of the American Revolution or Daughters of the American Revolution"
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