Because lineage society membership is based on ancestry, all societies require applicants to document their relationship to the qualifying ancestor. But what does this actually mean? You’ll need to document the births, marriages, deaths, connections between parents and children, and connections between spouses in every generation back to the qualifying ancestor. What documents can youContinueContinue reading “What documents will I need to provide to join a lineage society?”
Category Archives: Lineage Society
I don’t love the chapter or society right next to my house. Do I need to join there?
There’s a Daughters of the American Revolution chapter (or Sons of the American Revolution…or Mayflower Society…) meeting right next to your house, but for some reason, it doesn’t feel like “home.” Are you required to attend meeting there if you want to join, just because it’s local? No! Absolutely not. With the exception of “oneContinueContinue reading “I don’t love the chapter or society right next to my house. Do I need to join there?”
I used “lineage match” or another website to verify my lineage – and my ancestor’s not listed. Now what?
Don’t give up! When the societies verify a lineage, they’re checking the family tree against the information that they already have on file from members who have completed applications. This means that certain lines will be very well documented. Others will have absolutely nothing none on file. Simply put, the fact that your ancestor isn’tContinueContinue reading “I used “lineage match” or another website to verify my lineage – and my ancestor’s not listed. Now what?”
How do I find out if I qualify for a lineage society?
Do family stories say that you qualify for Daughters of the American Revolution, the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Colonial Dames or another lineage society? While they won’t identify every qualifying line – and may identify a few that no longer meet the society’s requirements – a few societies have systems set up toContinueContinue reading “How do I find out if I qualify for a lineage society?”
What are the best known lineage societies?
The Nathan Hale Schoolhouse in East Haddam, CT is owned by the Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution. While there are numerous lineage societies, there are few larger and more active societies. Learn a little more about these societies, their qualification requirements, and their mission. Daughters of the American Revolution: A woman’s society, DARContinueContinue reading “What are the best known lineage societies?”
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