If you believe that you may have an ancestor who served in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) you should begin with checking the current “Patriot Index” of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) to see if he or she is listed. There is a helpful group of organized DAR volunteers, known as VIS, who monitor the RootsWeb DAR Message Board every day and welcome lookup requests.

When posting your request for a DAR look-up, include your Revolutionary War-era ancestor’s first and last name, spouse’s name (if known), dates of birth, death, and state of residence. You need not be interested in joining the DAR to request a lookup.

Even if your ancestor turns out not to be a DAR patriot, you should still continue your search elsewhere, as the “DAR Patriot Index” includes only those patriots who have been verified by members of that organization since its founding in 1890.
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