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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I’m a descendant of John Lipscomb, William Mardis, and Burr Harrison (through his son Thomas Harrison)
all have served in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
Comment by Jim Harrison — March 22, 2006 @ 11:11 am
Looking for William Corum b 1760 Va, d 1853MO, served in the Revolutionary War for the duration. There was also a William Coram in the same Continental Troops, however, his ancestors applied to the DAR in 1971. Need Wm Corum in KY, maybe SC after war. His son Wilkerson Corum wrote in local book that his father, Wm Corum ,served in the Revolutionary War.
Comment by Gloria Cooper — December 19, 2008 @ 12:41 pm
Gloria - Patriot William C. Corum is said to be buried in Clay County, Missouri.There is a chapter of the SAR which is named William C. Corum Chapter, so they should be able to help you.
Comment by Edna Barney — December 19, 2008 @ 2:28 pm