Revolutionary War

How do I document Revolutionary War service from Vermont?

Deb Duay’s made it really easy for you! Begin with her “Sources of Revolutionary War Service.” The Vermont section is excellent and includes direct links to many of the military and civil service sources. If you’re looking for patriotic service, be sure to review the available archival collections. The Vermont Historical Society or the VermontContinueContinue reading “How do I document Revolutionary War service from Vermont?”

How do you document Revolutionary era service in Massachusetts?

Are you working on your Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) application while in quarantine and looking to document service for a Massachusetts ancestor? As always, Deb Duay’s “Sources of Revolutionary War Service” is a great place to start. If you think your ancestor might have had civil service, don’t forget to check the MassachusettsContinueContinue reading “How do you document Revolutionary era service in Massachusetts?”

How do I document Revolutionary era service in New York?

Are you looking to document Revolutionary War era service for a DAR or SAR patriot from New York? First all, realize it might be a challenge. New York City and Long Island were both occupied during the War. As a result, New Yorkers were supported the American cause were sometimes forced to swear allegiance toContinueContinue reading “How do I document Revolutionary era service in New York?”

How do I document Revolutionary War service for an ancestor from Quebec?

Two societies – the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution – permit applications from prospective members whose ancestors did not live in the (now) United States, provided those ancestors demonstrated support for the American cause. This includes ancestors from Quebec, some of whom sided with the Americans during theContinueContinue reading “How do I document Revolutionary War service for an ancestor from Quebec?”

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?”