Common DAR + SAR questions: Indexes

The "SSDI" (Social Security Death Index) or other index seems to have the vital records information you need to make your case for your Daughters of the American Revolution or Sons of the American Revolution application - and it would save you money. Can you use it? Nope, sorry! While index files were once allowedContinue reading "Common DAR + SAR questions: Indexes"

Common DAR + SAR application questions: Family Bibles

That family Bible is a goldmine, tracing your family back decades and recording crucial dates of birth, marriage, and death. But can you use it for your Daughters of the American Revolution or Sons of the American Revolution application? It depends. There are a few things you need to confirm: Do you have the titleContinue reading "Common DAR + SAR application questions: Family Bibles"

Common DAR + SAR Questions: Find A Grave

That Find A Grave entry seems perfect for your Daughters of the American Revolution or Sons of the American Revolution application. It lists parents, siblings, spouses and more. But can you actually use it? Maybe. Here's what you need to know: The "extra data" typed into the profile is not accepted, as it's usually notContinue reading "Common DAR + SAR Questions: Find A Grave"

Common DAR + SAR application questions: DNA

Your Ancestry DNA profile says you're related to a Revolutionary War patriot. Can you use it for an application to the Daughters of the American Revolution or the Sons of the American Revolution? What do you need to know about DNA and DAR and SAR? The Sons of the American Revolution officially allows the useContinue reading "Common DAR + SAR application questions: DNA"

How do I document Revolutionary War service for ancestors from New Hampshire?

Do you need to document service for an ancestor from New Hampshire to complete a Daughters of the American Revolution or Sons of the American Revolution application? Deb Duay's "Sources of Revolutionary War Service", as always needs to be your first stop. She has sources listed covering military, patriotic, and civil service. Not finding yourContinue reading "How do I document Revolutionary War service for ancestors from New Hampshire?"