Your Patriot ancestor may be closer than you think
Membership in the Sons of the American Revolution begins with a documented family connection to a Patriot who supported the cause of American independence. That service may have taken many forms—not only military service.
If you believe you may have a Patriot ancestor—or even if you’re not sure—the Point of the Mountain Chapter can help you explore your family line, understand the requirements, and take the next step toward membership.
Who is eligible?
Membership in the Sons of the American Revolution is open to men who can document direct descent from an ancestor who provided qualifying service in support of American independence.
A Patriot did not necessarily have to fight in the Continental Army. Qualifying service can include military service, public service, signing an oath of allegiance, providing supplies or other material support, and other recognized forms of service to the cause of independence.
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You may already have what you need
You don’t need to have your entire family history completed before you contact us. Start with what you already know and the records your family may already have.
- Birth, marriage, and death records
- Census records
- Family Bibles and other family records
- Obituaries and cemetery records
- Military and pension records
- Wills, probate, land, and other public records
- Documentation already gathered by other family members
The goal is to document the connection from you to your Patriot ancestor, one generation at a time. Our chapter can help you understand which records may be useful and where additional research may be needed.
How does the process work?
Joining the SAR is a process, but you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. The Point of the Mountain Chapter can help you from your first questions through preparation of your application.
- Contact us
Tell us what you know about your family line and possible Patriot ancestor. - Review your genealogy
We’ll help you identify what documentation you already have and what may still be needed. - Prepare your application
Once the lineage and Patriot service are documented, we’ll help you through the SAR application process. - Become part of the chapter
Membership is more than proving ancestry. It’s an opportunity to honor your Patriot, serve your community, and enjoy fellowship with others who share an interest in American heritage.
Why join?
Discovering your connection to a Patriot is only the beginning. Membership gives you an opportunity to honor that Patriot’s service, preserve the history he helped create, serve your community, and share that heritage with future generations.
Your Patriot’s service is part of your inheritance. What you do with that inheritance is up to you.
Still deciding? Come meet us. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome at our chapter meetings and activities.
Ready to take the next step?
You don’t need to have all the answers before you contact us. Whether you’ve already identified a Patriot ancestor, are still building your family tree, or simply want to learn more about membership, we’d be glad to hear from you.
The Point of the Mountain Chapter will help you determine where you are in the process and what your next step should be.
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