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Want to join the Colonial Dames? Which one?

If the time at home has you thinking about finally joining the Colonial Dames – like your friends have been urging – there’s one question you need to ask first. Which one? There are three societies that go by “Colonial Dames.” All require an invitation but the difficulty in obtaining such an invitation varies byContinueContinue reading “Want to join the Colonial Dames? Which one?”

I want to join the Society of the Cincinnati. How do I start?

Unlike the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, the Society of the Cincinnati does not accept just any ancestor with Revolutionary War military service as qualifying descendants for membership. For your ancestor to qualify you for the Society of the Cincinnati, they cannot have served in the militia or held a non-commissioned rank. TheyContinueContinue reading “I want to join the Society of the Cincinnati. How do I start?”

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”