If you’ve done New England genealogical research for any period, you probably have run into a reference text that was created through abstracting (transcribing sections of) a record. Often these texts include an index as well. Such text include Connecticut’s Barbour Collection and Rhode Island’s Arnold Collection. Once, these texts were considered a standard partContinueContinue reading “New England Reference Texts: To Use or Not to Use in an Application?”
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Sons of the American Revolution Updates DNA Guidelines
The September 2023 update of SAR’s application guidelines: DNA evidence can now be submitted as part of a proof argument for generations 4 and beyond. There are two key caveats: Matches must sign consent forms. The applicant consent form is found here. The match consent form is here. The proof argument must be prepared byContinueContinue reading “Sons of the American Revolution Updates DNA Guidelines”
Tips for Using Your Prior Application to Join Another Society
This has been a popular request lately! You joined one lineage society and now you’d like to join another. Is there anything you can do make it easier? When you submit your original application, be sure you retain a physical (paper) copy of all supporting documents, along with your approved application. Make a digital backContinueContinue reading “Tips for Using Your Prior Application to Join Another Society”
How old were those who fought in the American Revolution?
To identify “service” during the American Revolution, we generally look at those born between the 1710s and the 1760s. However, that’s all types of service. If we narrow it down to military service, what ages are involved? Militia service requirements provide a good guideline for the Army. Connecticut required men to serve between ages 16ContinueContinue reading “How old were those who fought in the American Revolution?”
What if I can’t find a document that names my ancestor’s parents? Can I still join a lineage society?
Lineage societies generally want one original document that names an ancestor’s parents to make a parent-child connection, such as the child’s birth certificate. Yet, not every ancestor has such a document. In that case, can you still join a lineage society? Most societies allow the submission of what they call an analysis to make aContinueContinue reading “What if I can’t find a document that names my ancestor’s parents? Can I still join a lineage society?”
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