The principle of “one and the same” asks genealogists to demonstrate that one or more records refers to the same person. Most of the time, that starts with looking at name matches. It typically moves onto correlating other details, such as birth and death dates, family members, occupations, and more. In recent years, the MayflowerContinueContinue reading ““One and the Same?”: Why does it matter?”
Category Archives: Lineage Society
Lineage Match or Not?
When choosing a qualifying ancestor for a lineage society application, Mayflower ancestors are a popular choice. They’re well known… and they qualify for multiple societies. Mayflower ancestors can be used to apply not only for the General Society of Mayflower Descendants but also, depending on their role, the National Society of the Colonial Dames ofContinueContinue reading “Lineage Match or Not?”
Does your genealogist have lineage society experience? Why does it matter?
When you’re choosing to hire a professional genealogist, it can be hard to tell who to ask. Do you choose the person with a regional specialty? An experienced lineage society specialist? In between? Why does it matter? Lineage societies currently operate under their own research standards. They seek documentation of two things: the ancestor’s serviceContinueContinue reading “Does your genealogist have lineage society experience? Why does it matter?”
I have ancestors who settled in colonial America. What lineage societies can I join?
A lineage society – also called a hereditary society – determines its membership by descent from an ancestor who participated in certain activities. Typically, societies are only open to one gender. There are many societies who accept descendants of colonial American ancestors. This list is only a sample. Women’s Societies: Colonial Dames of America: “FoundedContinueContinue reading “I have ancestors who settled in colonial America. What lineage societies can I join?”
4 Common Points of Stress in the Lineage Society Application Process – and How to Avoid Them
No matter what society you’re applying to, there tend to be some common issues that trip people up. Here are four such issues, and the ways to avoid them. Hating the society. Yes, this happens and more frequently than you’d think. People often don’t attend meetings before joining and end up feeling a pressure toContinueContinue reading “4 Common Points of Stress in the Lineage Society Application Process – and How to Avoid Them”
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