Daughters of the American Revolution is comprised of female descendants of individuals who served in or gave material aid to the cause of American Independence.

An applicant for membership must be no less than 18 years of age. Her ancestor may have signed the Declaration of Independence, served in the Military, served in Civil Service, or provided other Patriotic Service. An ancestor can be male or female.

Women may join a local chapter or become a member-at-large. Application is subject to approval by the National Society. The Daughters of the American Revolution does not discriminate based on race, color, or religion. You must prove your lineal bloodline descent from a Revolutionary Patriot with documents such as:

Birth Certificates

Death Certificates

Marriage Records

U.S. Census Records

Will or Probate Records

Cemetery Records/Photographs

Bible Records

While it’s a big job to prove a lineage, there are resources to assist you in your effort. The NSDAR website has a comprehensive membership information area. To find a Kansas Chapter, visit the KSDAR website. To find a chapter in another location that has a Web presence, refer to the links for Chapters at the NSDAR Website.