Today's DAR
After approval by voters at the 130th Continental Congress, it is exciting to share that members now have the ability to “inherit” all Patriots for whom their mothers or grandmothers have a proven Application or Supplemental Application. The Inheritance Project is a member benefit that 1) removes the need to file a full four-page Supplemental submission with documentation for each Patriot and 2) reduces the cost to “inherit” all eligible Patriots to a one-time fee of just $50.
At this time, the Inheritance Project applies only to mothers and maternal grandmothers. Other familial connections may be considered in the future depending upon the success of this first phase.
How it works
Daughters who wish to inherit their mother’s or grandmother’s Patriots complete an online form and pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee. Inheritance will be established using existing approved Applications and Supplemental Applications. Requests will be processed as time allows, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once authorized, a member will be notified via an automated email and the Genealogical Research System will be updated. Inherited Patriots will be listed on a member’s profile page beneath her existing Ancestors, under the new heading “Inherited Ancestors.” Participating members will be authorized to purchase and wear Ancestor Bars for all inherited Patriots. Additionally, Daughters will be allowed to wear their mother’s and grandmother’s bars if desired, making them family heirlooms that may be passed down for generations to come.
