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Common Mayflower Society Questions: What marriage records do I need to provide?

All lineage societies require some documentation of births, deaths, and marriages (if they happened). In most cases, the society requires only the record of the marriage that produced the child. The Mayflower Society is a bit different : in general, you will be asked to provide all marriage records for the “line carrier.” Who isContinueContinue reading “Common Mayflower Society Questions: What marriage records do I need to provide?”

Common Mayflower Society Questions: Who do I contact to start my application?

The General Society of Mayflower Descendants is made up of 53 member societies. There is a member society for each of the 50 states, one for Washington D.C., one for Canada, and one for Europe. Prospective members are required to apply through the member society. Thankfully, the GSMD keeps a list of member society contactContinueContinue reading “Common Mayflower Society Questions: Who do I contact to start my application?”

Common Mayflower Society Questions: Is it too late to get a 2020 number?

The 400th anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower is 2020, and many are celebrating with Mayflower Society membership. Is it too late to get a 2020 number if you apply now? Maybe. Covid-19 has pushed processing dates back. As of early June 2020, application review time was averaging about 7 months. That may speedContinueContinue reading “Common Mayflower Society Questions: Is it too late to get a 2020 number?”

Researching African American patriots

African American “patriots” – the term used by the Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution to describe individuals who supported the American cause during the American Revolution – are underrepresented among the verified DAR and SAR ancestors. Why? Many African American patriots served as Continental line soldiers, as opposed toContinueContinue reading “Researching African American patriots”

Common DAR + SAR Questions: Do my ancestors need to be from England or Scotland?

Not at all! The Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution requirements demand only that ancestors supported the American cause during the American Revolution. That means the qualifying ancestors extend well beyond England and Scotland. Here are the few more common options: Spanish: The Daughters of the American Revolution actuallyContinueContinue reading “Common DAR + SAR Questions: Do my ancestors need to be from England or Scotland?”