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They launched the
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Ends July 4.
They launched the
, a collection of more than
one million applications from men with a direct link to either a supporter or
participant in the fight for United States independence during the
18th century. Like its well-known sister organization,
, also available through Ancestry.com, the Sons of the American
Revolution applications contain precious handwritten historical information that
can take a family back through two centuries of history in a single document.
The applications contain references to Revolutionary War pension files,
documented family and local histories, family Bible records, deeds, court
documents, census records and typically include a short summary of the
ancestor’s service.
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In celebration of America’s Independence, Ancestry.com invites the public to discover proof of their own link to the founders of freedom by searching in the Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 for free during a long weekend of access, Thursday, June 30th through Monday, July 4th. To begin searching users can visit
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Nearly 165,000 members of the
(SAR) can trace their family tree back to an ancestor who
supported the cause of U.S. Independence during the years 1774-1783. Founded in
April 1889, the Sons of the American Revolution seeks to honor the people and
events of the American Revolution, and inspire the community with the principles
on which our nation was founded. Its members include 16 former U.S. Presidents,
including Theodore Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman as well as famous generals like
Douglas MacArthur and John J. “Black Jack” Pershing, and even notable world
figures like Sir Winston Churchill and Juan Carlos I, King of Spain.
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The Sons of the American Revolution Applications, visit
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