Before we go any further, what do we mean by “first three”? “First three” or “first three generations” is a term used by many lineage societies discuss the generations of the applicant, the applicant’s”s parents, and the applicant’s grandparents in the same line as the ancestor. Application guidelines are typically more specific for these generations,ContinueContinue reading “Why not just use the death certificates for the “first three” in a lineage society application?”
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Society of Colonial Wars: the Basics
The Society of Colonial Wars, also known as “the Warriors,” is an invitation only men’s society honoring the service of ancestors who served before 19 April 1775 in the colonial United States. Members work through a state society, although there is national level membership. Applicants are typically expected to know someone in that state societyContinueContinue reading “Society of Colonial Wars: the Basics”
Preliminary Application or Complete Application?
If you’re working on a lineage society application, you may have already realized that there’s often a two (or more) step application process. One of those steps is a preliminary application, an early form that just requires the applicant to indicate who they think is the qualifying ancestor and how they connect to that ancestor.ContinueContinue reading “Preliminary Application or Complete Application?”
What does this word being used by my lineage society mean?
Lineage societies have a vocabulary of their own. If you’re in the process of applying, knowing what the terms mean can make your life much easier! Here are a few common terms: Lineage Society: Also called a hereditary society, this is an organization that decides membership based on the actions of an applicant’s ancestor. QualifyingContinueContinue reading “What does this word being used by my lineage society mean?”
My ancestor supposedly loaned money to the Continental government. How do I find evidence?
An ancestor who loaned money to the Continental government during the American Revolution would be considered to have “patriotic service” by the Sons of the American Revolution or the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Daughters of the American Revolution has begun digitizing records of the loans made from Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.ContinueContinue reading “My ancestor supposedly loaned money to the Continental government. How do I find evidence?”
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