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Common DAR and SAR questions: Does the ancestor need to have my last name?

This questions come up enough to surprise me: do your Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution ancestors need to share your last name? There’s a simple answer: no. While choosing a qualifying ancestor with your last name is a great way to honor your heritage, you can choose any ancestorContinueContinue reading “Common DAR and SAR questions: Does the ancestor need to have my last name?”

Common DAR + SAR questions: Do all your ancestors need to be married?

Yes, lineage societies have historically required that your ancestors be legitimate – that their parents must be married – and some lineage societies still do. That being said, the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution are not among them. They require “proof” that the child is the child ofContinueContinue reading “Common DAR + SAR questions: Do all your ancestors need to be married?”

Your Family History – The Career Development Tool You’ve Never Considered

You probably know the stereotypes: studying your family’s roots is a great retirement project for Grandma. But those stereotypes miss a powerful reality. Your family’s roots can also help you (and your kids) build a career. From funding your education to networking, understanding where you came from can be a key part of developing theContinueContinue reading “Your Family History – The Career Development Tool You’ve Never Considered”

Common DAR + SAR application questions: why hire a professional genealogist?

Do professional genealogists work on applications for the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution? Is there value to hiring a professional genealogist when I can do the work myself? Yes. And it depends on your goals. You can definitely do the work yourself (and it’s a great option ifContinueContinue reading “Common DAR + SAR application questions: why hire a professional genealogist?”

Common DAR + SAR questions: Will the Daughters of the American Revolution help with my application?

The simple answer is yes, the Daughters of the American Revolution will help with your application – but you may have to ask for it. The DAR has a couple of different systems for offering help, and each chapter participates differently. On the chapter level, your chapter registrar may do research, or the chapter mayContinueContinue reading “Common DAR + SAR questions: Will the Daughters of the American Revolution help with my application?”