9. SAR – Sons of the American Revolution

 

Are you related to any of the Sons of the American Revolution?  

 

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR or NSSAR) is an American congressionally-chartered organization, founded in 1889 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. A non-profit corporation, it has described its purpose as maintaining and extending "the institutions of American freedom”.

 

The members of the society are male descendants of people who served in the American Revolutionary War or who contributed to establishing the independence of the United States. It is dedicated to perpetuating American ideals and traditions. 

 

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution has held a collection of genealogical reference material dating back to 1889.

 

Located in the Historic Museum District of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Library collection has grown to over 58,000 items, mostly covering the Revolutionary War period, but also containing other genealogical materials. The library collection includes family histories, state genealogy materials, federal censuses, Revolutionary War pension applications, and CD collections. 

 

Join your local genealogical society to learn more about SAR.   To become a member of SAR, you will need to prove that you are a direct descendant of a patriot of the Revolutionary War.  This process begins with application to a state chapter.  Guidance and support are available for applicants.  Upon a fee payment and eventual approval at the federal level, successful applicants will be awarded an official certificate of recognition.  

 

 

Ron Gilmore

Email:         rvg3@me.com

Website:     https://www.rgenealogy.ca