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My (grandmother, cousin,
aunt, etc.) is/was a member. Can I join using her
information?
Yes, providing that your relationship is lineal
(direct line) and that you submit your own appropriate
information as well. You may also be asked to verify proofs
concerning previous generations as the requirements have
become more precise. All generations, starting with the
applicant, must have proof of birth, marriage, and death.
There must also be documentation regarding the service of
the patriot. These proofs may include photocopies of wills,
birth/death certificates, notarized copies of Bible records
or photos of Bible records, land records, or census records
from 1850 on. Any previously submitted item need not be
resubmitted.
What is "lineal"
descent?
Lineal descent means a direct bloodline descent, not
a relationship through marriage. For example, if your
husband's mother is a member, you are not eligible to join
on her papers, but your daughter or granddaughter would be.
If you are a member and your husband's sister is a member,
your daughter would be eligible to join on both
sides--through her mother's line (you) and her father's line
(his sister).
Is there an organization
available for children? If so, is it only for girls?
The National
Society of the Children of the American Revolution is
for children under the age of 21, both boys and girls.
The following are the eligibility requirements under the
National Bylaws to become a member of the National Society
Children of the American Revolution.
"Any boy or girl under the age of twenty-one is
eligible for membership in the National Society of the
Children of the American Revolution who is lineally
descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing
loyalty, rendered material aid to the cause of American
Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or
recognized patriot in one of the several Colonies or
States, or of the United States, provided that the
applicant is personally acceptable to the Society."
(Article III, National Bylaws)
For information about Missouri societies, click
here. You may also contact either your local society or
the National
Society at:
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N.S.C.A.R.
1776 D Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006-5392
Telephone: (202) 638-3153
Fax: (202) 737-3162
E-mail: hq@nscar.org
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How can I find a DAR
chapter in my area?
The National Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution has a web site.
In the right column of the Membership page there is a place
to click on "Prospective Member Information Request Form."
Click on that and a form comes up. The information from that
form will then be sent to the appropriate State Membership
Chairman.
On both the main page and the membership information page
there is a section
that lists chapters by state and city. Those chapters
will all have a contact method on their page.
If you are in Missouri, the Missouri State Society DAR
Membership Chairman is Mrs. Diane Borgman. Feel free to email her with any questions.
You may also contact the National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution by mail. Write to the
Registrar General, NSDAR, 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC
20006. She will forward your request to the appropriate
chapters.
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