Family Tree Companies
These websites would be good for getting official documentation.
It is advisable to work with your Chapter Registrar in determining whether a piece can be used or not.
Sons of the American Revolution – The National Society Website with official information for SAR.
SAR Patriot Research System – Access DAR Patriot Index that has information on the DAR recognized patriots and their descendants.
Daughters of the American Revolution – The National Society Website with official information for DAR.
DAR Genealogical Research Database – Access DAR Patriot Index that has information on the DAR recognized patriots and their descendants.
Bureau of Land Management – Great for finding original homestead grants and establishing residence.
Fold3.com – Requires membership, discount available to SAR members and subscribers to ancestry.com. Scanned images of NARA documents including Revolutionary Pension Applications and many other documents. Letters of the Founding Fathers.
The websites listed below are for your benefit. MS, Sons of the American Revolution does not endorse any of them and you may use them at your own risk.
These websites are here for reference only. Please use any documents found on these sites with caution.
Google – Use this to search for specific information on an individual or subject matter. Never under-estimate the power of a google search.
Genealogy In Time – Free Genealogy Search Engine
Researching your Patriot Ancestor – a link on the learn web skills website. Explore all the links, especially “Sources of Revolutionary War Service. Lots of links to online records, databases, books, and more.
These Companies allow you to upload a family tree, and allow you to search other trees and documents. Be aware there may be fees associated with these company websites. Some also have DNA Capabilities. The MS SAR does not endorse any company.
Ancestry My Heritage Family Search