Whether you’re interested in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Society of the Cincinnati or the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, a professional genealogist can help make your application process much easier. Here are 5 reasons to consider hiring a professional genealogist to help with gathering your documents: They know what’s required. DoContinueContinue reading “5 reasons to hire a professional genealogist to help with gathering the documents for your lineage society application”
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4 common reasons why your ancestor is no longer considered qualifying by the Sons of the American Revolution or Daughters of the American Revolution
Has your ancestor been “red lined” by the Sons of the American Revolution or the Daughters of the American Revolution? Most people have two questions when it happens: what will it do to my application, and why did it happen? The first is straight forward. While the line can no longer be used for newContinueContinue reading “4 common reasons why your ancestor is no longer considered qualifying by the Sons of the American Revolution or Daughters of the American Revolution”
Where else can I find sources of service in Connecticut records?
We’ve talked about military records, the Connecticut Archives, office holding, and more. Where else can you find sources of service? In one place many people think they’ve already checked… town meeting records. Town meeting records don’t just record who was elected to hold what office. They also can include who has donated money or purchasedContinueContinue reading “Where else can I find sources of service in Connecticut records?”
Was your ancestor a Connecticut minister during the American Revolution?
If so, his sermons or other activities in support of the American Revolution may be considered “qualifying service” for a Revolutionary War lineage society. A Washington Post article details such a sermon by Samuel Sherwood, the pastor of Norfield Congregational Church. Nathaniel Bartlett of Redding actually joined the Revolutionary Army as chaplain. How do youContinueContinue reading “Was your ancestor a Connecticut minister during the American Revolution?”
So, you want to join the Daughters of the American Revolution?
Does July 4th have you thinking about your Revolutionary War ancestry – and the family story that you were eligible for the DAR? Is it time to finally do something about it? Here’s what you need to know to get started: If you’ve already researched your family tree, identify an ancestor who is likely toContinueContinue reading “So, you want to join the Daughters of the American Revolution?”
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