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We welcome women who
want to participate in
the historical, educational, and patriotic
activities of the DAR.
Membership
in the National Society Daughters of the
American Revolution is
a unique opportunity to establish lineage
and heritage as a descendent of a Patriot
of the Revolutionary War. Volunteering through
the DAR is an effective way to
honor our Patriot ancestors, recognize their
roles in establishing the
United States of America, and carry forth
their purpose of American freedom.
Information
We are delighted to answer questions about
the DAR or Patriot lineage.
Criteria
Prove lineal, bloodline descent from an
ancestor who aided in achieving American
Independence;
Document each statement of birth, marriage,
and death in the lineal line;
Document the ancestor's patriotic service
in the Revolutionary War; and
Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Accepted
Service of Patriots
19
Apr 1775 - 26 Nov 1783
(Battle of Lexington - Withdrawal of British
troops from New York)
Revolutionary
War service can be described as a Signer
of the Declaration of Independence,
or someone whom performed Civil Service
duties or provided Patriotic Service.
To
find out more about these different types
of service,
visit the National
DAR Website for a list of all the
acceptable types of Revolutionary War Service.
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