Any man of the age eighteen years or over, who is in a lineal descendent of an ancestor who supported the war for American Independence, is eligible for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution.  These ancestors are referred to as Revolutionary War Patriots and include those persons who fought in the military and/or militia, who provided supplies to the American cause, who served on political bodies supporting the Revolution, who signed oaths of support and similar acts.

If you believe that you may be eligible for SAR membership contact the MISSAR Registrar:

SAR: Online Application

SAR: Who can Join? and Membership Information
 

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