Generally when you are related to one, you are related to a bunch because they married into each others’ families. Of course you have to prove that they actually served in the Rev. War — didn’t just live here during the Rev. period.
Sarah’s all seem to be from the Northeast. Mine are all from VA. I have a couple of cousins who keep track of all that and who are active in the DAR. I think I have at least 6 that are known.
Another wrinkle in the stew is age. You may have had ancestors living here at the right time, but unless they were the right age to serve, it doesn’t count. My mother’s Swedish ancestors were all the wrong age — tooold, or too young. They weren’t British (Tory) sympathizers, but they were children, girls, or old men at that time.
Not exactly. The requirement is "patriotic service" and that can include support of the cause with money or supplies or serving as a local official, putting life and fortune at risk by being a town officer. I haven't looked at the list yet, but I would not be surprised to find a few of those 25 fell into that latter category.
I am a DAR member. I have 14 ancestors who served in the Rev War. They were from VA and MD.
My fourth great grandfather was a dragoon and fought at King's Mountain and Guilford Courthouse. His father, my fifth great, provided aid, materiel, horses and muskets. His youngest brother and my fifth great uncle, 14 at the time, was a "teamster," meaning he drove supply wagons. They were neighbors of Colonel Joseph Winston and served under him. Any descendant of the three would be eligible to the DAR or SAR, provided descent can be proved.