daughters of the american revolution

So, you want to join the Daughters of the American Revolution?

Does July 4th have you thinking about your Revolutionary War ancestry – and the family story that you were eligible for the DAR? Is it time to finally do something about it? Here’s what you need to know to get started: If you’ve already researched your family tree, identify an ancestor who is likely toContinue reading “So, you want to join the Daughters of the American Revolution?”

Did Benjamin Graves die as a result of wounds sustained at the Battle of Groton Heights?

The Daughters of the American Revolution GRS System lists an unusual death entry for Benjamin Graves of Connecticut. It reads: “Death: 9-6- 1781 WOUND REC IN BATTLE.” In other words, according to previous applications to the Daughters of the American Revolution, Benjamin Graves died 6 September 1781 of wounds received in battle. 6 September 1781Continue reading “Did Benjamin Graves die as a result of wounds sustained at the Battle of Groton Heights?”

What’s “Connecticut Men in the Revolution”?

“Connecticut Men in the Revolution” is the shorthand used by many lineage society researchers for a publication authorized by the State of Connecticut in 1889 entitled The Record of Connecticut Men in the Military and Naval Service during the War of the Revolution. A derivative source, it draws from a number of original sources, including:Continue reading “What’s “Connecticut Men in the Revolution”?”

What sources are available to document service for a female patriot from Connecticut?

For a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, documenting a female patriot can offer a special satisfaction. Not only are you putting a new ancestor on file, but you are documenting one whose history is little covered. What sources can help you complete her line? Due to coverture, it can be extremely difficultContinue reading “What sources are available to document service for a female patriot from Connecticut?”

What’s a “real daughter”?

Lineage societies sometimes seem to speak their own language – and the Daughters of the American Revolution are no exception. Members are often referred to as daughters. So what’s a “real daughter”? A real daughter is exactly what you’d expect. A real daughter is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution who wasContinue reading “What’s a “real daughter”?”