Discover Hidden Patriots in Your Family Tree!

Did your ancestors fight in the American Revolution? 🪶

Have you ever wondered if your ancestors participated in the Revolutionary War? In today's video, you’ll learn how to use Ancestry’s Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications (1889–1970) to uncover family connections to Revolutionary War patriots.

These applications include names, dates, places, and service details for over 1.2 million individuals—and they’re a gold mine for genealogists! I’ll walk you through exactly how to find these records, interpret them, and verify your lineage using additional Revolutionary War databases on Ancestry and the National Archives.

Whether you’re brand-new to genealogy or deep into your family history journey, this video will show you how to connect your family tree to the birth of America.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction — Did Your Ancestors Fight in the Revolution?
0:33 What Is the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)?
0:46 How the Membership Applications Work
0:56 Why These Records Matter for Genealogists
1:35 Step 1 – Find the SAR Database in the Card Catalog
2:05 Step 2 – Search by Surname, State, or Year
2:19 Step 3 – Tips for Alternate Spellings and Wildcards
2:53 Exploring an Example Application
3:03 Understanding the Lineage and Patriot Service Section
3:40 How to Use SAR Applications as a Research Roadmap
3:54 Verify Each Generation with Supporting Evidence
4:20 Expand Your Search with Other Revolutionary War Collections
5:09 Confirm and Strengthen Your Lineage
5:43 Final Thoughts
6:15 Closing

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