daughters of the american revolution

Where else can I find sources of service in Connecticut records?

We’ve talked about military records, the Connecticut Archives, office holding, and more. Where else can you find sources of service? In one place many people think they’ve already checked… town meeting records. Town meeting records don’t just record who was elected to hold what office. They also can include who has donated money or purchasedContinueContinue reading “Where else can I find sources of service in Connecticut records?”

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 toContinueContinue 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 1781ContinueContinue 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:ContinueContinue 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 difficultContinueContinue reading “What sources are available to document service for a female patriot from Connecticut?”