The General Society of Mayflower Descendants (“Mayflower Society”) is made up of 54 member societies. To start your application, you need to begin by choosing the society to which you would like to apply. Some applicants choose a society based on emotional ties to an area. They may have grown up there, or it mayContinue reading “How do I start my application to the General Society of Mayflower Descendants?”
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How reliable are lineage society application databases?
From the GRS system of the Daughters of the American Revolution to the recent collaboration of FamilySearch, American Ancestors, and the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, many of the American lineage societies are placing the details of older applications online. In some cases, it is just a transcription or image of the application; others includeContinue reading “How reliable are lineage society application databases?”
4 Common Lineage Society Application Mistakes – and how to avoid them
It doesn’t matter whether you’re joining the Dames or the Mayflower Society, lineage society application mistakes happen. But when they do, they can derail the process and leave you frustrated and struggling to finish your paperwork. Know the common errors going and learn how to avoid them. Know from the beginning this is NOT aContinue reading “4 Common Lineage Society Application Mistakes – and how to avoid them”
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 mayContinue reading “Common DAR + SAR questions: Will the Daughters of the American Revolution help with my application?”
My lineage society says I need a birth, marriage or death certificate. What do I do now?
Whether you hope to join the Daughters of the American Revolution or the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, you’ve probably been asked to provide some birth, marriage or death records or certificates. You don’t have them in the house. How do you proceed? Here are a few hints to get you started: You need toContinue reading “My lineage society says I need a birth, marriage or death certificate. What do I do now?”
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