"How do I order the vital records for my application?" is one of the most commonly asked questions in lineage society research. Here's what you need to know for Connecticut records: Connecticut doesn't have counties. Records created before 1 Jul 1897 are only accessible on the town level (although microfilm duplicates have been made andContinue reading "I need vital records from Connecticut for a lineage society application. How do I start?"
Can I use a county history for a lineage society application?
We've all seen them in our research - the beautifully compiled 19th century county history that includes profiles of prominent people in the community. They list our ancestor's parents, grandparents, and more. Can we use that listing as a source for a lineage society application? Not alone. There are a few questions we need toContinue reading "Can I use a county history for a lineage society application?"
New Year’s Resolution to finally do that lineage society application?
You know you qualify for the DAR, the Mayflower Society, or another lineage society and have always wanted to join - even though you never seem to get there. Is one of your resolutions to make this the year? Here's how to get started. (We're assuming you know your qualifying ancestor or a family memberContinue reading "New Year’s Resolution to finally do that lineage society application?"
My application has been verified. What documents do I need to keep?
After a crazy year, many of us want to start 2021 with a clean slate. That means sorting through and discarding papers. If you've had a lineage society application verified in 2020, you can discard some of your paperwork but not all. Here's a list of what you should keep (and why): A copy ofContinue reading "My application has been verified. What documents do I need to keep?"
The Oliver Cromwell – A Connecticut Revolutionary War Source of Service
When we talk about someone having "military" and "patriotic" service in the American Revolution, we generally mean that the individual provided support for the American cause by supporting the American Army. But that wasn't the only option. Shoreline communities, such as Saybrook in Connecticut Colony, supported the cause by building ships. The Oliver Cromwell wasContinue reading "The Oliver Cromwell – A Connecticut Revolutionary War Source of Service"
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