[Kingwood Kid III]

How does DAR, and similar organizations works, as far as entry requirements go? Do you have to trace your ancestors back to the Mayflower or Jamestown?

My first ancestors came to America in 1675, and in fact we celebrated our 350th anniversary on November 19th 2025. They were young quakers, who came over with William Penn. Richard was a surveyor, and plotted the original street grid for Philadelphia. I’m an 11th generation American.

[bitt]

I will lord it over all of you -

My grandmother was a direct descendent of Pastor John Robinson.

[lyby]

How does DAR... entry requirements

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“Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR.”
https://www.dar.org/discover/become-member/how-join

[ponygirl]

For DAR, you have to prove (with documentation) that your lineage traces back to an ancestor who either fought (Continental Army or militia) in the American Revolution, or supported the cause in some way (supplying livestock, grain, wagons, etc., for which they received accounting receipts). Some women ancestors are eligible if they supplied nursing and medical assistance to the wounded, or helped feed & house soldiers. One of my ancestors was captain of the militia in Nash North Carolina in the 1750s, but was really too old to fight in the Revolution. However, he is eligible for DAR because he was a justice of the peace in that county and signed a document supporting the effort, which were both considered treason against the king and hanging offenses.

Mayflower Society requires documented lineage back to the Mayflower. Jamestown Society requires documented lineage back to Jamestown. You are very lucky to link back to a Quaker line… they kept meticulous records. My ancestors in the South just planted them in the back field and forgot about them, unless they owned significant property and there are probate records.