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The Society of the Cincinnati

Founded in 1783, The Society of Cincinnati is America’s oldest lineage society, and one of its least known. Per the Society’s “History” page, it was created to serve as support of the commissioned officers of the Continental Army. Since 1854, it has welcomed descendants of those who joined the society in 1783 and those whoContinueContinue reading “The Society of the Cincinnati”

Applications while Home Bound

Do you have an application to the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Sons of the American Revolution, the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Colonial Dames, or another lineage society in process? Are you wondering how to proceed? Here are some helpful tips: Don’t panic! You can still work on your application. If youContinueContinue reading “Applications while Home Bound”

Three Must-Find Sources for Mayflower Applications

The General Society of Mayflower Descendants has the same document requirements as the Daughters of the American Revolution, right? Wrong. Here are three sources you must find as you’re working on your application. The Silver Books entries for this line: DAR and GSMD both require you to use what’s already on file, but that informationContinueContinue reading “Three Must-Find Sources for Mayflower Applications”

5 Sources to Avoid Using for Mayflower Society Applications

Are you home researching for fun? While now is a great time to start working your application for the General Society of Mayflower Descendants – and you might even get a 2020 join date if you apply now – there are a few sources you should avoid. Family trees and pedigree charts: We see aContinueContinue reading “5 Sources to Avoid Using for Mayflower Society Applications”

I just found a Mayflower passenger in my tree. How do I join the General Society of Mayflower Descendants?

Step one: slow down! Unfortunately, a lot of people want to be Mayflower descendants. So there are a lot of wrong trees. Your next step is to check the older generations and see if they’re accurate. You can likely do that for free at your local library. The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (or connectedContinueContinue reading “I just found a Mayflower passenger in my tree. How do I join the General Society of Mayflower Descendants?”