My ancestors joined one lineage society. I’m joining another that doesn’t take the first society’s papers. Is there any value to obtaining a copy of their lineage society application?

This scenario is more common than you might expect. An ancestor joined one society (often DAR). You’re joining another society, who doesn’t take the first society’s paperwork as “proof.” Is there any value to obtaining your ancestor’s application? Maybe – and it depends on what you’re trying to “prove” or document on your lineage societyContinueContinue reading “My ancestors joined one lineage society. I’m joining another that doesn’t take the first society’s papers. Is there any value to obtaining a copy of their lineage society application?”