Has your ancestor been “red lined” by the Sons of the American Revolution or the Daughters of the American Revolution? Most people have two questions when it happens: what will it do to my application, and why did it happen? The first is straight forward. While the line can no longer be used for newContinueContinue reading “4 common reasons why your ancestor is no longer considered qualifying by the Sons of the American Revolution or Daughters of the American Revolution”
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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?”
What’s “Connecticut Men in the Revolution”?
“Connecticut Men in the Revolution” is the shorthand used by many lineage society researchers for a publication authorized by the State of Connecticut in 1889 entitled The Record of Connecticut Men in the Military and Naval Service during the War of the Revolution. A derivative source, it draws from a number of original sources, including:ContinueContinue reading “What’s “Connecticut Men in the Revolution”?”
What sources are available to document service for a female patriot from Connecticut?
For a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, documenting a female patriot can offer a special satisfaction. Not only are you putting a new ancestor on file, but you are documenting one whose history is little covered. What sources can help you complete her line? Due to coverture, it can be extremely difficultContinueContinue reading “What sources are available to document service for a female patriot from Connecticut?”
Did my Connecticut ancestor swear allegiance to the Revolutionary cause?
Many Connecticut towns and organizations required a public statement of support for the cause. The statements, issued in the form of an oath, were considered binding. Even better for the Revolutionary cause, they had public relations value. After you’d just sworn in front of the entire town to support the cause, public pressure was likelyContinueContinue reading “Did my Connecticut ancestor swear allegiance to the Revolutionary cause?”
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