You probably know the stereotypes: studying your family's roots is a great retirement project for Grandma. But those stereotypes miss a powerful reality. Your family's roots can also help you (and your kids) build a career. From funding your education to networking, understanding where you came from can be a key part of developing theContinue reading "Your Family History – The Career Development Tool You’ve Never Considered"
Common DAR + SAR application questions: why hire a professional genealogist?
Do professional genealogists work on applications for the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution? Is there value to hiring a professional genealogist when I can do the work myself? Yes. And it depends on your goals. You can definitely do the work yourself (and it's a great option ifContinue reading "Common DAR + SAR application questions: why hire a professional genealogist?"
Common DAR + SAR questions: Will the Daughters of the American Revolution help with my application?
The simple answer is yes, the Daughters of the American Revolution will help with your application - but you may have to ask for it. The DAR has a couple of different systems for offering help, and each chapter participates differently. On the chapter level, your chapter registrar may do research, or the chapter mayContinue reading "Common DAR + SAR questions: Will the Daughters of the American Revolution help with my application?"
Common DAR + SAR questions: Will the Sons of the American Revolution help with my application?
Starting a new application can feel a little scary. Both DAR and SAR have built in programs to help, but they look a little different. You can safely ask for help on your Sons of the American Revolution application from two people: Your point of contact: This may be the state registrar, the local registrarContinue reading "Common DAR + SAR questions: Will the Sons of the American Revolution help with my application?"
Common DAR + SAR application questions: Grandma’s or Grandpa’s papers
Are you working on your Daughters of the American Revolution or Sons of the American Revolution application? Since Grandma or Grandpa was a member, it's going to be easy, right? Maybe. The answer to the question of "can you use a family member's papers to join DAR or SAR?" is always yes. But the answerContinue reading "Common DAR + SAR application questions: Grandma’s or Grandpa’s papers"
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