If your ancestor was a member of a lineage society, that dream may be more real than you've imagined. While it's not the case for every society, many store the applications and supporting documents of members - sometimes back to the society's founding. Those older documents can be a true goldmine, containing family records thatContinue reading "Ever dreamed of finding a secret stash of your family’s papers?"
How do I document a DAR or SAR ancestor from Quebec?
(Partially a repost from May - with a few updates!) Two societies - the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution - permit applications from prospective members whose ancestors did not live in the (now) United States, provided those ancestors demonstrated support for the American cause. This includes ancestors fromContinue reading "How do I document a DAR or SAR ancestor from Quebec?"
Family Samplers: An unusual resource – and one you can still make
When we talk about supporting documentation, we generally think about documents - things on paper. But "documentation" can include fabric too! Family samplers, a form of needlepoint with information on the family structure and vital records events, can also provide evidence of birth, death, marriage and relationships. According to the Smithsonian, the first known exampleContinue reading "Family Samplers: An unusual resource – and one you can still make"
Land Records: An Underused Source in Lineage Society Applications
No birth certificate, no will. How do you document the relationship between parent and child to meet the standards of a lineage society, such as the Daughters of the American Revolution? For many families, land records can help fill in the gaps. You may not have had enough money to require a will nor theContinue reading "Land Records: An Underused Source in Lineage Society Applications"
Avoid Common Lineage Society Mistakes: Know What Documents You’ll Need to Provide
Family trees? Ancestry ThruLines? A family genealogy? Lineage societies have rules about records you can and cannot submit as supporting documentation. Knowing what those rules are can save you significant time and frustration. Check with your specific society before proceeding, but here are a few general rules. If a vital record (birth, death or marriageContinue reading "Avoid Common Lineage Society Mistakes: Know What Documents You’ll Need to Provide"
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