When we talk about supporting documentation, we generally think about documents – things on paper. But “documentation” can include fabric too! Family samplers, a form of needlepoint with information on the family structure and vital records events, can also provide evidence of birth, death, marriage and relationships. According to the Smithsonian, the first known exampleContinueContinue reading “Family Samplers: An unusual resource – and one you can still make”
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Land Records: An Underused Source in Lineage Society Applications
No birth certificate, no will. How do you document the relationship between parent and child to meet the standards of a lineage society, such as the Daughters of the American Revolution? For many families, land records can help fill in the gaps. You may not have had enough money to require a will nor theContinueContinue reading “Land Records: An Underused Source in Lineage Society Applications”
Avoid Common Lineage Society Mistakes: Know What Documents You’ll Need to Provide
Family trees? Ancestry ThruLines? A family genealogy? Lineage societies have rules about records you can and cannot submit as supporting documentation. Knowing what those rules are can save you significant time and frustration. Check with your specific society before proceeding, but here are a few general rules. If a vital record (birth, death or marriageContinueContinue reading “Avoid Common Lineage Society Mistakes: Know What Documents You’ll Need to Provide”
How do I document Revolutionary era service for ancestors from Maine?
Do you need to document service for the Daughters of the American Revolution, Society of the Cincinnati, or another lineage society covering the Revolutionary War era? If your ancestor was from Maine, there’s one important factor you need to consider: Maine was not its own colony! Maine was a part of Massachusetts until becoming aContinueContinue reading “How do I document Revolutionary era service for ancestors from Maine?”
How do I find Revolutionary War service for an ancestor from Connecticut?
Updated 2026. Documenting a new ancestor can be one of the more challenging – but also most fascinating – parts of completing a lineage society application. Many societies prefer that you use an ancestor who is already on file for ease of review. However, most will allow you to add someone if you do notContinueContinue reading “How do I find Revolutionary War service for an ancestor from Connecticut?”
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