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Common DAR + SAR application questions: why hire a professional genealogist?

Do professional genealogists work on applications for the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution? Is there value to hiring a professional genealogist when I can do the work myself? Yes. And it depends on your goals. You can definitely do the work yourself (and it’s a great option ifContinueContinue reading “Common DAR + SAR application questions: why hire a professional genealogist?”

Common DAR + SAR questions: Will the Sons of the American Revolution help with my application?

Starting a new application can feel a little scary. Both DAR and SAR have built in programs to help, but they look a little different. You can safely ask for help on your Sons of the American Revolution application from two people: Your point of contact: This may be the state registrar, the local registrarContinueContinue reading “Common DAR + SAR questions: Will the Sons of the American Revolution help with my application?”

Common DAR + SAR application questions: Grandma’s or Grandpa’s papers

Are you working on your Daughters of the American Revolution or Sons of the American Revolution application? Since Grandma or Grandpa was a member, it’s going to be easy, right? Maybe. The answer to the question of “can you use a family member’s papers to join DAR or SAR?” is always yes. But the answerContinueContinue reading “Common DAR + SAR application questions: Grandma’s or Grandpa’s papers”

Common DAR + SAR questions: Indexes

The “SSDI” (Social Security Death Index) or other index seems to have the vital records information you need to make your case for your Daughters of the American Revolution or Sons of the American Revolution application – and it would save you money. Can you use it? Nope, sorry! While index files were once allowedContinueContinue reading “Common DAR + SAR questions: Indexes”

Common DAR + SAR application questions: Family Bibles

That family Bible is a goldmine, tracing your family back decades and recording crucial dates of birth, marriage, and death. But can you use it for your Daughters of the American Revolution or Sons of the American Revolution application? It depends. There are a few things you need to confirm: Do you have the titleContinueContinue reading “Common DAR + SAR application questions: Family Bibles”