Lineage Societies

My ancestor served in the American Revolution. What lineage societies might my family be able to join?

Women’s Societies: Daughters of the American Revolution (https://www.dar.org/): From “Who We Are” – The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children.Open to women 18 and over. Members must beContinueContinue reading “My ancestor served in the American Revolution. What lineage societies might my family be able to join?”

Was my Connecticut ancestor a Loyalist?

It’s often forgotten today, but in 1775 and 1776, most American colonists didn’t start out with the goal of gaining independence. They wanted concessions from Britain about how the colonies were run. When they didn’t get them, many moved towards declaring independence. For others, it was just too far. “Loyalist” is a term used toContinueContinue reading “Was my Connecticut ancestor a Loyalist?”

Are there times when a professional genealogist won’t be able to help with my lineage society application?

You’re applying to the Colonial Dames, the Sons of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the American Revolution or another lineage society… You’d like to hire a professional genealogist to help with the application – but you’re a little worried. Will they always be able to help? If that’s your concern, there are a fewContinueContinue reading “Are there times when a professional genealogist won’t be able to help with my lineage society application?”

5 reasons to hire a professional genealogist to help with gathering the documents for your lineage society application

Whether you’re interested in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Society of the Cincinnati or the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, a professional genealogist can help make your application process much easier. Here are 5 reasons to consider hiring a professional genealogist to help with gathering your documents: They know what’s required. DoContinueContinue reading “5 reasons to hire a professional genealogist to help with gathering the documents for your lineage society application”

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?”