Throughout American history, many societies have risen and have developed over the course of time. The purpose of such societies and organizations vary greatly, depending upon their founder(s), origin, and reason for existence. In America, there are many societal groups in many areas; such as medicine, law, and education as well as the arts, science, and religion. For researchers of family history though, two of the most noted types are historical and genealogical societies. Some of these organizations date their genesis back to the American Revolution (1775-1783). Others developed over time with their lineage centered on an individual(s) or based upon particular event(s).
One example of an ancestral society is the “the Sons of the American Revolution” lineage society. What is the “Sons of the American Revolution?” you might ask. Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is a non-profit corporation that seeks… “to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, an appreciation for true patriotism, and a respect for our national symbols”… to name a few of their aspirations.
SAR was organized in 1876 by a group of patriot descendants from San Francisco California. At that time, the organization was called “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 of independence from Great Britain.”
SAR felt that through their stories, values such as patriotism would inspire future generations. From Sires on April 30, 1889, the “National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution” developed commemorating the 100th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration. On June 9, 1906, the organization was chartered by Congress and signed by President Theodore Roosevelt. (Roosevelt himself was a member.) With twenty-six thousand members and with hundreds of chapters in various countries, the society remains active.
Although not a current subscription, the Genealogy collection does contain a few years of the SAR publication. Starting out as the “Official bulletin of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution”, this publication began in October 1906. From there, the title changed to “The Minute Man” in 1923. Later, the title changed again to “The Sons of the American Revolution Magazine” in 1930, and finally evolved into the current publication entitled, “The SAR Magazine” in 1967 to present time. Published quarterly, the magazine provides news and information regarding the society and its endeavors, such as updates, current events, and genealogical inquiries. In addition, it features articles written by and submitted by SAR members regarding historical events and figures.
Therefore if you believe that you have ancestors who contributed to America’s independence, you may wish to consider the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution as a resource. For more information about this lineage society and their endeavors, you may wish to visit their website at http://www.sar.org.
One example of an ancestral society is the “the Sons of the American Revolution” lineage society. What is the “Sons of the American Revolution?” you might ask. Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is a non-profit corporation that seeks… “to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, an appreciation for true patriotism, and a respect for our national symbols”… to name a few of their aspirations.
SAR was organized in 1876 by a group of patriot descendants from San Francisco California. At that time, the organization was called “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 of independence from Great Britain.”
SAR felt that through their stories, values such as patriotism would inspire future generations. From Sires on April 30, 1889, the “National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution” developed commemorating the 100th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration. On June 9, 1906, the organization was chartered by Congress and signed by President Theodore Roosevelt. (Roosevelt himself was a member.) With twenty-six thousand members and with hundreds of chapters in various countries, the society remains active.
Although not a current subscription, the Genealogy collection does contain a few years of the SAR publication. Starting out as the “Official bulletin of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution”, this publication began in October 1906. From there, the title changed to “The Minute Man” in 1923. Later, the title changed again to “The Sons of the American Revolution Magazine” in 1930, and finally evolved into the current publication entitled, “The SAR Magazine” in 1967 to present time. Published quarterly, the magazine provides news and information regarding the society and its endeavors, such as updates, current events, and genealogical inquiries. In addition, it features articles written by and submitted by SAR members regarding historical events and figures.
Therefore if you believe that you have ancestors who contributed to America’s independence, you may wish to consider the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution as a resource. For more information about this lineage society and their endeavors, you may wish to visit their website at http://www.sar.org.
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