Monday, March 28, 2011

What's in a DAR?

From the January-February American Spirit Magazine of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Since I've been writing about chapter names, what about the organization.

"Do You Have a Revolutionary Patriot in Your Family Tree?"

Full Name of the organization: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. I just thought it was DAR.

MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY:

Any Woman over 18 years of age, regardless of race, religion ethnic background. Have to prove lineal descent from a Patriot the American Revolution. DAR members will provide assistance in the genealogy research.

HOW IS A PATRIOT DEFINED:

Not only soldiers, but anyone who contributed to the cause of American freedom.

THE DAR:

Has 160,000 members in nearly 3,000 chapters worldwide, including 12 foreign countries. Founded 1890 and since then has had more than 875,000 members.

DAR, Anyone? --Cooter

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