Our society maintains strict standards for documenting lineage. Acceptable proof must establish a direct line to a patriot ancestor who rendered service during the American Revolution.
Patriot Service
Direct Lineage
Primary Documents
Documented service includes military, civil, or patriotic aid. Proof of service must be verifiable through primary sources.
Applicants must prove direct lineal descent from a patriot ancestor. This requires a clear, unbroken family tree with supporting records.
Acceptable evidence includes birth, marriage, death certificates, wills, land deeds, and military pension files. Secondary sources require additional corroboration.
The Verification Workflow
Lineage Draft
Document Collection
Application Review
State Registrar Approval
Begin by compiling your family tree and identifying potential patriot ancestors. Organize all known birth, marriage, and death dates.
Gather primary source documents for each generation, proving the lineal connection to your patriot. Chapter genealogists provide assistance.
Submit your compiled application to your regional chapter for initial review. Our experts will check for completeness and accuracy.
Upon chapter approval, your application proceeds to the State Registrar for final verification and formal acceptance into the society.
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