Lineage and Hereditary Societies

Overview of Lineage and Hereditary Societies in America

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

Society of Colonial WarsWe have included links to over 85 books covering the officers and members of the Society of Colonial Wars written between 1893 and 1921.  They books include both National membership level and State level.

Mayflower Descendant Magazine – We have included 24 volumes of the Mayflower Descendants Magazine published between 1899 and 1923.  They are searchable and freely available.

Pilgrim notes and queries  – was a monthly publication (1913 to 1917) of the Society of Mayflower Descendants and is filled with genealogical information.  This 680 page volume has each monthly publication in the series. Be sure to check out the Index of Persons which is included at the end of each year.

Peerage – Books that cover peerage of Ireland, Scotland and England.

Sons of the Revolution Society – We have included links to 150 books published between 1884 and 1923 which are filled with insightful details about the membership of the Society of the Sons of the Revolution.  The books are freely available and searchable.  The books include the National Society as well as many State level societies.

Sons of the American Revolution – We have included links to over 130 books published between 1889 and 1930 which are filled with insightful details about the membership of the Sons of the American Revolution.  The books are freely available and searchable.  The books include the National Society as well as many State level societies.

Memorial biographies 1845 to 1897 New England Historic Genealogical Society – Published in 1880, this nine volume series is devoted to the biographies of deceased members of the New England Historic Genealogical Society covering 1845 to 1897.  Each person is covered in detail including many genealogical facts.