WikiTree Genealogy Guide to the Sons of the American Revolution

Date: 1775 to 1783
Location: United States of America

WikiTree Genealogy Guide NSSAR

Contents 1 National Society, Sons of the American Revolution 2 Members 2.1 Example 2.2 About the NSSAR 2.3 Origins of the NSSAR

National Society, Sons of the American Revolution

The Sons of the American Revolution (NSDAR or SAR) is the leading male lineage society that perpetuates the ideals of the war for independence. It should be considered comparable to the the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) Category:NSDAR_Patriot_Ancestors

Genealogical information consists of both the qualifying patriot and the their documented descendents. The category for the SAR is Category:NSSAR_Patriot_Ancestors

• This category should include only the actual patriot's profile.

Members

• Joseph Burke

Example

Supporting documentation completed as part of the SAR application process which qualifies an ancestor of a patriot is extremely useful both for the study of Genealogy and for determining individual eligibility. These applications must provide spouse and marriage information as well as listing siblings. See and application for Joseph Thorne (see scanned image to the right)

Joseph Burke (my 5th Great Grandfather) is one of my Patriot Ancestors. For the application I had to document the following:

Ed Burke (me) son of

Henry Earl Burke son of

Harry Edward Burke son of

William Newton Burke son of

John Burke son of

Joseph Burke (Revolutionary War Patriot)

Once a patriot has been recognized by the SAR it normally is easier for subsequent (related) applicants since they only need to document up to the common ancestor. In other words my son can become a SAR member simply by proving I'm his father.

Many WikiTree members may be eligible for the SAR or the DAR by establishing a connection to a direct ancestor that has already qualified.

The DAR has an excellent site for assistance in doing research http://services.dar.org/public/dar_research/search/?Tab_ID=0

If you have questions about the NSSAR please don't hestitate to contact me.

Burke-1008 14:53, 29 September 2012 (EDT)

About the NSSAR

The Sons of the American Revolution is the leading male lineage society that perpetuates the ideals of the war for independence. As a historical, educational, and patriotic, non-profit corporation organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, we seek to maintain and expand the meaning of patriotism, respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, and the unifying force of "e pluribus unum" that was created from the people of many nations -- one nation and one people.

If you are interested in membership or learning more follow this link http://www.sar.org/Membership

Origins of the NSSAR

In 1876 there were many celebrations to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. As part of this patriotic fervor, a group of men in the San Francisco, California, area who were descendants of patriots involved in the American Revolution, formed an organization called the Sons of Revolutionary Sires. Their objective was to have a fraternal and civic society to salute those men and women who pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to the battle for independence from Great Britain. They desired to keep alive their ancestors' story of patriotism and courage in the belief that it is a universal one of man's struggle against tyranny -- a story which would inspire and sustain succeeding generations when they would have to defend and extend our freedoms.

Out of the Sires grew the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, which was organized on April 30, 1889 -- the 100th anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as our nation's first President. We have used the acronym SAR to identify ourselves for over 100 years. The SAR was conceived as a fraternal and civic society composed of lineal descendants of the men who wintered at Valley Forge, signed the Declaration of Independence, fought in the battles of the American Revolution, served in the Continental Congress, or otherwise supported the cause of American Independence. The National Society was chartered by an Act of the United States Congress on June 9, 1906. The charter was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, who was a member of the SAR. The charter authorizes the granting of charters to societies of the various states and territories and authorizes the state societies to charter chapters within their borders. Federal Legislation that established a federal charter for the National Society SAR.