Do you have a Revolutionary Patriot in your family tree?

Membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors and preserves the legacy of your Patriot ancestor. More than 200 years ago, American Patriots fought and sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy today. As a member of DAR, through participation in the Society’s various programs and activities, you can continue this legacy by actively supporting historic preservation, promotion of education, and patriotic endeavors.

I think I have a Revolutionary Patriot in my family tree. What do I do?

Your first step toward membership is to establish your lineage to a qualified ancestor. There are many tools to help you accomplish this. There is a logical step-by-step process for establishing your lineage, which begins with a pedigree chart.

Identify the time period and categories of acceptable service. Your Patriot did not necessarily have to fight. He/She could have provided civil or patriotic service. Next, the DAR Patriot Index Lookup Service will search the database of previously submitted ancestors. If your ancestor isn’t listed in the Index, you will want to check records in the state in which your ancestor lived. NSDAR’s publication, Is That Service Right?, lists well-documented sources for each of the original thirteen states. The DAR Library has many of these sources. Finally, our chapter’s Registrar can assist you throughout the application and research process.

NSDAR’s Membership page outlines the steps to becoming a member, as well as helpful links to assist you in verifying sources.

Please send us an email if you think you have a Revolutionary Patriot ancestor and are interested in joining our chapter.