For most lineage societies, you can document more than one ancestor, provided all ancestors meet the society’s qualifications. That second (or third, fourth, or fifth…) application is called a “supplemental.” When you submit a supplemental, you can build off of your existing application and connect to the new ancestor by providing the paperwork for theContinueContinue reading “I’d like to document another ancestor for the Mayflower Society, but I’m already a member. What can I do?”
Category Archives: Lineage Society
DAR’s updated DNA policy: what does it mean for you?
The Daughters of the American Revolution recently announced that they will begin accepting autosomal and mitochrondrial DNA. See https://www.dar.org/national-society/genealogy/dna-and-dar-applications and https://blog.dar.org/dar-begins-accepting-autosomal-dna for details. What does it mean for you? If you can document your entire line back to a qualifying ancestor “on paper,” little to nothing will change. DAR will continue to verify applications inContinueContinue reading “DAR’s updated DNA policy: what does it mean for you?”
I’ve finished all my paperwork. I’m about to turn in my Sons of the American Revolution Application. What else should I do?
It can seem like a huge relief. You’ve done the hard work of locating your documents, filling out the application, and signing the check. You’re done, right? Technically, yes. But there are things you can do now that will save you time down the road. Applications do get misplaced, as much as we’d like toContinueContinue reading “I’ve finished all my paperwork. I’m about to turn in my Sons of the American Revolution Application. What else should I do?”
I’m working on a Sons of the American Revolution Application. My ancestor’s records aren’t in English. What do I do?
Whether you’re working on a General Society of Mayflower Descendants application or a Society of Cincinnati application, it’s very possible that you’ll run into records that aren’t in English. Most lineage societies are based in the United States. Do you need to have the records translated? Not necessarily, but it’s a good idea. While manyContinueContinue reading “I’m working on a Sons of the American Revolution Application. My ancestor’s records aren’t in English. What do I do?”
Paper or not? Do I really need to print out all of the paperwork for my lineage society application?
When you’re used to researching online, organizing your application on paper can seem a little traumatic. Do you really need to print out everything? Maybe. While societies are transitioning to digital submission, the vast majority aren’t there yet. The first step in your application process should always be to ask what system your chapter/local societyContinueContinue reading “Paper or not? Do I really need to print out all of the paperwork for my lineage society application?”
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