Before we go any further, what do we mean by “first three”? “First three” or “first three generations” is a term used by many lineage societies discuss the generations of the applicant, the applicant’s”s parents, and the applicant’s grandparents in the same line as the ancestor. Application guidelines are typically more specific for these generations,ContinueContinue reading “Why not just use the death certificates for the “first three” in a lineage society application?”
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Five Tips to Make Researching Your Lineage Society Application Easier
You’ve done the basic inquiries; if necessary, received the invitation; and are starting on your application to the Sons of the Revolution, the Mayflower Society, or another lineage society. The process can be long and complex. Is there anything you can do make the process easier? If you haven’t already, find out what the societyContinueContinue reading “Five Tips to Make Researching Your Lineage Society Application Easier”
Why can’t the professional genealogist order all the vital records for the lineage society application?
Locating vital records for a lineage society application can be a slow and sometimes frustrating process. Professional genealogists, who tend to request birth, death, and marriage certificates more frequently than the average person, can definitely help to ease the process. Yet, there are some records they cannot order. Why? The simple answer: access laws. PoliciesContinueContinue reading “Why can’t the professional genealogist order all the vital records for the lineage society application?”
Five Tips for Making Your Lineage Society Application Easier
Whether you’re applying in the National Society Colonial Dames of America, the Daughters of the American Revolution, or another lineage society, the membership application process can easily start to feel a bit overwhelming. These tips can help you save time, money, and stress. Get to know the society. Just because you can join a societyContinueContinue reading “Five Tips for Making Your Lineage Society Application Easier”
Can this source be used for a lineage society application?
As a professional genealogist who helps with lineage society applications, I often spend time sorting through an applicant’s prior research to determine what sources can or cannot be submitted. Here is some guidance to get you started on that process for your own work: Birth, death, and marriage certificates: Yes! Societies tend to prefer theseContinueContinue reading “Can this source be used for a lineage society application?”
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