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Apply to Lineage Societies
Applying to Lineage Societies
Once you find a veteran of the American Revolution in your family tree, you may wish to honor their participation by joining a lineage society—of which there are many, including the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Revolution, The Society of the Cincinnati, The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America, and the Boston Tea Party Descendants Program. The resources on this page provide a step-by-step look at applying to Revolutionary War lineage societies including the application process and tips for when you can’t find vital records.
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More Resources to Get Started
Revolutionary War Lineage Societies: Connecting with the Founding Generation
American Ancestors Magazine
Fall 2024, by Jean Powers
Documenting Family Connections to the Boston Tea Party
American Ancestors Magazine
Fall 2023, by Kristin Harris
Biographies of Original Members and Qualifying Officers - Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Connecticut
Book
Edited by J. Michael Phelps
Do you have ancestors who lived in Boston during the Revolution?
You may be eligible to join the Boston Tea Party Descendants Program, a new lineage society established in partnership with the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
