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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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?”
What’s a Final Pension Payment Voucher, and why does it matter for your lineage application?
The link between the patriot and their children is often one of the most challenging links to document in a lineage society application. Yet, the documentation needed to claim the balance of a Revolutionary War veteran’s pension after the passage of an 1832 law can help. Check out my presentation for VGA’s 6th Birthday toContinueContinue reading “What’s a Final Pension Payment Voucher, and why does it matter for your lineage application?”
What can I do to make my DAR or SAR application more affordable?
Is finally finishing your application to the Sons of the American Revolution or the Daughters of the American Revolution on your New Year’s Resolution List? Has the cost been leading you to put it off? There are things you can do to make the application more affordable. Apply strategically: Work together with your family membersContinueContinue reading “What can I do to make my DAR or SAR application more affordable?”
How can Revolutionary War claims help me document my ancestor’s service?
The American Army had limited resources going into the Revolutionary War. They borrowed goods, supplies, and even food. People had their homes and business damaged by the American Army – or the British. Many of those who lost money or property as a result later filed claims against state governments. These Revolutionary War claims filesContinueContinue reading “How can Revolutionary War claims help me document my ancestor’s service?”
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