Patriot Ancestors

"Any woman is eligible for membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution who is not less than eighteen years of age, and who is descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty to the cause of American Independence, served a a sailor, or as a soldier or civil officer in one of the several Colonies of States, or in the United Colonies or States, or as a recognized patriot, or rendered material aid thereto; provided the applicant is personally acceptable to the Society."  (Constitution, Article III, Section 1.)

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