Looking Glass Prairie Chapter NSDAR

O'Fallon, Illinois

Genealogy and Research

If you are reading this, you are likely interested in learning more about your family and heritage. People have been researching their roots for a long time. However, genealogy is a hobby that has grown tremendously in popularity. Who was great-grandmother Mary? Where was she born, and where did she live and die?

If you are interested in your history and lineage, we can help you. You may have already found a patriot ancestor or maybe you are still looking. Your ancestor-male or female-did not have to serve in the military to be a patriot. There are many other acceptable service qualifications, such as civil service (serving as a town, county or state official) or patriotic service (taking an oath of allegiance or providing material aid, such as supplies, to the troops). There are many such services that a patriot could perform, and you may not realize that your ancestor assisted in our fight for independence.

If you are interested in discovering your family story, we can help. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has volunteers in chapters nationwide who can assist you if you need help with your research. Other resources of the DAR include free online guides to help you get started and the free Genealogical Research System (GRS) to help you with your genealogical research.

What is the GRS?
The GRS is a collection of DAR's online databases that provide access to the many materials amassed by the Society since its founding in 1890. This free resource is available to members and non-members alike to assist you with your research and help you find your way to DAR membership.

The online databases are the culmination of years of work by members who volunteered to scan and index vast genealogical resources consisting of bible records, marriage records, wills, deeds, obituaries, or a variety of other records. (Open GRS Collection here.)

Forgotten Patriots
The DAR is working diligently to identify minority individuals who contributed to America’s independence in the Revolutionary War era. The National Society has published a book, Forgotten Patriots, which describes heroism and acts of service by American Indian and African Americans. To date, thousands of "forgotten patriots" have been identified, and DAR researchers continue to uncover these individuals and their unique stories.
 
Guess what, our chapter has a committee that helps prospective members through the application process. Contact our chapter registrar.

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Last updated October 5, 2019.