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MEMBERSHIP WHO ARE THE MEMBERS? They are women a lot like you who come from diverse backgrounds and hold a variety of interests. Their common bond is their lineal descent from patriots of the American Revolution. Any woman, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove this lineage is eligible to join. BECOME TODAY’S DAR An applicant for membership must be no less than 18 years of age. She shall prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence during the Revolutionary War period of 1775-1783. If you are interested in membership, please contact a local chapter and arrange to attend a meeting. Each chapter has a registrar who can give guidance and work with you one on one to gather the necessary documentation and complete the application process. Lineal proof starts with your birth certificate naming your parents and continues with proof of some sort back to your patriot ancestor. Many applicants need only to prove the lineage to where they can connect with a DAR member who has used the same line and provided satisfactory proof. Some prospective members may find, however, that more exact proof of lineage and patriotic service is required than what was provided in the past. Today's resources and tools provide more accessible and precise genealogy. As a result, the Genealogical Research System is regularly updated with corrections and "new" patriots. How many possible patriot ancestors do you have in your family? Since the number of your ancestors doubles each generation as you go back, you could have several patriots, depending on your age and how many lines go back to the colonial period. INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT DAR MEMBERSHIP? Contact your local chapter. They are listed on the menu under the Chapters tab, or you can learn about becoming a member by going to NSDAR. |
WSSDAR members dress the part for annual Veterans Day parade. (Photo courtesy of Lakota Chapter, NSDAR.)
Mary Ball Chapter Member Pam Gassman weaving on an 18th century loom.
WSSDAR State Regent Jacqueline Riddell and Emerson Sites-Byers. National Society Children of the American Revolution President, 2024-2025
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