daughters of the american revolution

What documents do I need to provide in a Daughters of the American Revolution application?

If you’ve identified a DAR qualifying line, it’s time to start gathering the documents. What do you need to provide? It depends on what’s already on file. But here are the basics… Rule #1 – if that generation or individual is already considered “proved” by DAR, do not send any documentation unless you have newContinueContinue reading “What documents do I need to provide in a Daughters of the American Revolution application?”

Is your Daughters of the American Revolution application ready to submit?

Do you think you have all the documents you need to “prove” your DAR application on an established line? Here are a few things you need to check: Does any referenced information meet current standards? For your patriot, that means there must be a date and place of birth, a date and place of death,ContinueContinue reading “Is your Daughters of the American Revolution application ready to submit?”

Money Saving Tricks for Daughters of the American Revolution Applications

One of the most common points of panic about DAR applications is the cost. With vital record certificates running up to $30 a copy, an application to the Daughters of the American Revolution can get expensive quickly. But some careful planning can save money. Here are a few questions to consider: Is the information IContinueContinue reading “Money Saving Tricks for Daughters of the American Revolution Applications”

5 Sources to Avoid in Daughters of the American Revolution Applications

Once you’ve documented the “first three,” the use of civil registration (vital records) is recommended but not required by the Daughters of the American Revolution. As you get further back in time, they don’t always exist. You’ll need to substitute other sources. Here are five you should avoid: Family trees: Just because you found itContinueContinue reading “5 Sources to Avoid in Daughters of the American Revolution Applications”

Getting Started with the Application: DAR’s “1st Three”

Riverview Cemetery, Essex, CT You’ve contacted the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, explained that you’d like to join, and are ready to start the application. The chapter registrar has told you that you need to document the “first three.” What does that mean? These are the generations for which civil birth, death, andContinueContinue reading “Getting Started with the Application: DAR’s “1st Three””