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4 Steps to Membership

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COLLECT YOUR DATA

Properly documenting a genealogical line to a patriot ancestor can often be accomplished with only modest effort, provided you know what to look for and where to find it. If you have an ancestor who lived in the United States prior to 1900, chances are you may be the descendant of a Revolutionary War patriot.
This material will help you get a basic understanding of how to look for genealogical information. Please note however, that the primary focus of this resource is obtaining the documentation needed for an SAR membership application, therefore it does not cover other fascinating aspects of researching your ancestry such as immigration records. As you become more experienced at finding information, you will become a treasured resource for your local SAR chapter, SAR state-level society, and community. Your local chapter registrar can assist with compiling the documentation.

Resources

  • Application Preperation Guide
  • Documenting Difficult Cases
  • Obtain a Record Copy (link to NASSAR)
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