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A Lineage Society Do You Have A Patriot Ancestor? Suppose You Don't? Where Should You Start? The application listing your lineage must be accompanied by copies of the documents that support this lineage. This means finding documents linking parents to children through seven to nine generations, so it may seem rather overwhelming. However, the task is usually much simpler, since if the information is already on file with the SAR or DAR (from an earlier application) you need not submit it again, but can simply refer to the earlier application. Example #1 -- In the last century many SAR and DAR members have submitted documentation for lineages from their Patriot Ancestors to themselves. If your great-aunt or your second cousin (a person you may not know) is a member of the SAR, they have already submitted the documentation to cover the generations from your Patriot Ancestor to your great-grandfather. Your SAR helper can look into the SAR and DAR records to see if we already have information about some of your lineage. Example #2 -- You know your lineage only back to your great grandfather, who lived in upstate New York. Was he the descendent of a Patriot? Your SAR helper may know where to get county biographical histories that tell the ancestry of the citizens of that county. Or he may know how to contact a contract researcher in upstate New York who can get the information you need for a modest fee. The John Sevier Chapter welcomes anyone interested to attend our meetings. They are sometimes breakfast and sometimes evening meetings. We have informative and interesting speakers at most meeting who present a program of historical nature. The date and time of our next meeting is posted on the Home Page and the Events page. No advance reservation is needed with the exception of the annual George Washington Birthday Celebration which is RSVP. For assistance in determining your eligibility and preparing your application please contact our Registrar. John C. Echerd, Registrar Below are Instructions and Worksheet for Application.
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