Sons of the American Revolution

Sons of the American Revolution – SAR
more properly known as:
National Society, Sons of the American Revolution
http://www.sar.org/

The SAR is a male lineage society of men who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.

Requirements for joining the SAR
Any man of age eighteen years or over, who is 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.

SAR membership information
http://www.sar.org/Membership

Locating a SAR Chapter near you
http://www.sar.org/Membership/Society_Webpages

SAR Patriot Search – for Patriot Lookup
http://www.sar.org/SAR-Patriot-Search