Societies List
AMERICAN FARMERS (THE NATIONAL SOCIETY DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: Janisue Rigel, Co-Founder, President National
Contact: Davena Liepman, Founder, Registrar National
Email: NSDOAF@GMAIL.COM
Website: NSDOAF.COM
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/339230563367054/
The National Society Descendants of American Farmers was founded in March 2019. This society is a non-profit, non-political lineage society for descendants of American farmers who were living in the contiguous continental states of the United States of America between July 4, 1776 and July 4, 1914. We are very pleased that sixty percent of a one-time membership fee of $300.00 goes into a Scholarship Fund for eligible university students going into an Ag-related field of study. In two short years, we have been able to award twenty scholarships in the amount of $36,000.00. Our awardees are highlighted on our national website. We currently have 1168 members.
We have LIVE ZOOM events frequently throughout the year and learn from a “front row perspective” about how Agri-Businesses operate. We truly are a society that appreciates and honors our American farmers, past, present, and future!
Contact: Janisue Rigel, Co-Founder, President National
Contact: Davena Liepman, Founder, Registrar National
Email: NSDOAF@GMAIL.COM
Website: NSDOAF.COM
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/339230563367054/
The National Society Descendants of American Farmers was founded in March 2019. This society is a non-profit, non-political lineage society for descendants of American farmers who were living in the contiguous continental states of the United States of America between July 4, 1776 and July 4, 1914. We are very pleased that sixty percent of a one-time membership fee of $300.00 goes into a Scholarship Fund for eligible university students going into an Ag-related field of study. In two short years, we have been able to award twenty scholarships in the amount of $36,000.00. Our awardees are highlighted on our national website. We currently have 1168 members.
We have LIVE ZOOM events frequently throughout the year and learn from a “front row perspective” about how Agri-Businesses operate. We truly are a society that appreciates and honors our American farmers, past, present, and future!
AMERICAN PRISONERS OF WAR (DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: Linda Wingstrom, Registrar General
Email: lindawingstrom@gmail.com
Website: dapow.weebly.com
Facebook Link: www.facebook.com/groups/824613198225107
Founded 1 Aug 2021, the Society is organized exclusively for charitable, historical and educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Membership is extended to men and women 18 years of age or older who are direct lineal or collateral (brother or sister of a direct ancestor) descendants of an ancestor or themself who was an American Prisoner of War from 1607 through present day.
The following is a partial list of acceptable activities for eligibility:
- Ancestor/Self who was held as a Prisoner of War during a war or conflict
- Ancestor who was captured by an adversary and held captive and/or for ransom
- Ancestor who was captured and held captive and/or for ransom during a skirmish
ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY (ORDER OF THE DESCENDANTS OF THE)
Contact: Gail Thomas, Genealogist General
Email: tbird1955@myfairpoint.net
Website: http://newenglandsocieties.org/ODAHAC.htm
Eligible for membership in the Order are men and women over the age of 18 years who lineally descend from:
1) a member of the A&HAC, who served during the years 1637 - 1774
2) a minister who preached the Election Sermon during the years 1638 - 1774
3) Governor John Winthrop
4) Deputy Governor Thomas Dudley
5) A member of the Council or a delegate to the General Court in 1638
6) Men and women over the age of 18 years who lineally descend from a brother or sister of any of these propositi.
Eligible members shall include any member of the A&HAC by Right of Descent or any member of the National Society of Women Descendants of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.
Contact: Gail Thomas, Genealogist General
Email: tbird1955@myfairpoint.net
Website: http://newenglandsocieties.org/ODAHAC.htm
Eligible for membership in the Order are men and women over the age of 18 years who lineally descend from:
1) a member of the A&HAC, who served during the years 1637 - 1774
2) a minister who preached the Election Sermon during the years 1638 - 1774
3) Governor John Winthrop
4) Deputy Governor Thomas Dudley
5) A member of the Council or a delegate to the General Court in 1638
6) Men and women over the age of 18 years who lineally descend from a brother or sister of any of these propositi.
Eligible members shall include any member of the A&HAC by Right of Descent or any member of the National Society of Women Descendants of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.
BRIAN BORU (DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: James Partin, Genealogist
Website: www.HighKingBrianBoru.org
Membership is open to any adult (18+) who has an American Gateway Ancestor who descends from Brian Boru, the first High King of all of Ireland. A series of charts appears on our website in order to assist prospective members in making a determination of whether they may qualify. Not all possible lines of descent are included, but most of the more common ones can be found there. If you believe you are descended, or if you aren’t sure, email the Genealogist to inquire about whether you have a line, and to request an application and instructions.
Contact: James Partin, Genealogist
Website: www.HighKingBrianBoru.org
Membership is open to any adult (18+) who has an American Gateway Ancestor who descends from Brian Boru, the first High King of all of Ireland. A series of charts appears on our website in order to assist prospective members in making a determination of whether they may qualify. Not all possible lines of descent are included, but most of the more common ones can be found there. If you believe you are descended, or if you aren’t sure, email the Genealogist to inquire about whether you have a line, and to request an application and instructions.
BUSH DECLARATION (HEREDITARY ORDER OF THE SIGNERS OF THE)
Contact: Christopher T. Smithson, Membership Development Chair
Email: ctsmithson@gmail.com
Website: www.bushdeclaration.org
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/BushDeclaration/
Founded in 2004. Eligible are those persons, male or female of the age of 18 years or more, who can prove a blood relationship to a Signer of the Bush Declaration within the second degree of kinship.
CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS (DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: Kimberly Nagy, Registrar General
Email: kimberlyknagy@gmail.com
Website: desccapecodandislands.weebly.com
Facebook Link: www.facebook.com/groups/498592186958691
Founded 17 May 2015, the Society is organized exclusively for charitable, historical and educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Membership is extended to men and women 18 years of age or older who are direct lineal descendants of an ancestor who was a resident, owned land, conducted a business or trade, or performed military or civil services prior to 31 December 1699, within the boundaries of present-day Cape Cod, Elizabeth Islands, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket. Details of acceptable activities for eligibility may be found on our web page.
Contact: Kimberly Nagy, Registrar General
Email: kimberlyknagy@gmail.com
Website: desccapecodandislands.weebly.com
Facebook Link: www.facebook.com/groups/498592186958691
Founded 17 May 2015, the Society is organized exclusively for charitable, historical and educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Membership is extended to men and women 18 years of age or older who are direct lineal descendants of an ancestor who was a resident, owned land, conducted a business or trade, or performed military or civil services prior to 31 December 1699, within the boundaries of present-day Cape Cod, Elizabeth Islands, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket. Details of acceptable activities for eligibility may be found on our web page.
COLONIAL INDENTURED SERVANTS (NATIONAL SOCIETY DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: Janet B. Walker
Email: jbw81574@gmail.com
Website: http://www.indenturedservants.org/
Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/colonialindenturedservants/
Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/240169579995215/
OUR PURPOSE
To enrich knowledge of American history and the development of America through the efforts of indentured service.
To preserve the history of indentured servitude through (1) conservation of historical documents, (2) publication and/or abstracting of primary source materials, (3) partnering with organizations to further public awareness, acknowledge the contributions of our immigrant indentured servant ancestors, who brought their talents, skills, and labor to the colonies to help make their new found country a success.
Many resources for finding your indentured servant ancestor are on our website. Join us to honor and remember your hard-working ancestor!
Contact: Janet B. Walker
Email: jbw81574@gmail.com
Website: http://www.indenturedservants.org/
Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/colonialindenturedservants/
Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/240169579995215/
OUR PURPOSE
To enrich knowledge of American history and the development of America through the efforts of indentured service.
To preserve the history of indentured servitude through (1) conservation of historical documents, (2) publication and/or abstracting of primary source materials, (3) partnering with organizations to further public awareness, acknowledge the contributions of our immigrant indentured servant ancestors, who brought their talents, skills, and labor to the colonies to help make their new found country a success.
Many resources for finding your indentured servant ancestor are on our website. Join us to honor and remember your hard-working ancestor!
COLONIAL REGULATORS (DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: Jane R. Power
E-mail: Regulators2020@aol.com
Website: https://colonialregulators.weebly.com/
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/colonialregulators
The War of Regulation or the Regulator Movement was an uprising that occurred from about 1765 and ended around 1771. During that time citizens took up arms against colonial officials they viewed as corrupt. Though the rebellion did not change the power structure, some historians view it as a catalyst to the American Revolution. As time progressed it began to be clear that there were other efforts that occurred prior to the revolution that were part of the movement against tyrannical government and abuse of power. It was decided to include these events as well to honor those individuals that participated in a qualifying “regulator movement” activity before 31 Dec 1776. Descendants of Colonial Regulators welcomes all of those who wish to honor ancestors who stood up for our rights as citizens in this country and fought against tyranny. Our group is open to men and women over the age of 18 who can demonstrate a connection to a qualifying ancestor as laid out in the membership application materials.
Contact: Jane R. Power
E-mail: Regulators2020@aol.com
Website: https://colonialregulators.weebly.com/
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/colonialregulators
The War of Regulation or the Regulator Movement was an uprising that occurred from about 1765 and ended around 1771. During that time citizens took up arms against colonial officials they viewed as corrupt. Though the rebellion did not change the power structure, some historians view it as a catalyst to the American Revolution. As time progressed it began to be clear that there were other efforts that occurred prior to the revolution that were part of the movement against tyrannical government and abuse of power. It was decided to include these events as well to honor those individuals that participated in a qualifying “regulator movement” activity before 31 Dec 1776. Descendants of Colonial Regulators welcomes all of those who wish to honor ancestors who stood up for our rights as citizens in this country and fought against tyranny. Our group is open to men and women over the age of 18 who can demonstrate a connection to a qualifying ancestor as laid out in the membership application materials.
CONTINENTAL COLONIAL OFFICERS (DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: David C. Smith, Registrar
Email: dcsmith1896@gmail.com
Website: https://descendantsofcontinentalcolonialofficers.weebly.com
Membership is open to eligible persons who are lineally descended or legally adopted by a descendant from a Continental Colonial Officer, who held a military commission and served on the North American Continent in the respective periods ending for Canada on 1 July 1867, Mexico on 24 August 1821 and the United States of America on 30 November 1782.
Contact: David C. Smith, Registrar
Email: dcsmith1896@gmail.com
Website: https://descendantsofcontinentalcolonialofficers.weebly.com
Membership is open to eligible persons who are lineally descended or legally adopted by a descendant from a Continental Colonial Officer, who held a military commission and served on the North American Continent in the respective periods ending for Canada on 1 July 1867, Mexico on 24 August 1821 and the United States of America on 30 November 1782.
CROWN AND SCEPTRE
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Co-Founder
Email: CrownAndSceptre2019@gmail.com
Membership is open to any person who has established membership in five of the seven royally focused lineages societies that were founded during the years 2014-2018. They are (i) Order of the Kings and Queens in the Holy Lands, (ii) Descendants of Brian Boru, (iii) Legion of Vikings and Valkyries, (iv) Order of the Kings of Wessex, (v) Order of Alba, (vi) Hereditary Order of the Red Dragon, (vii) Order of the Monarchs of Rheims. Email for a propositus form and informational materials. The Society is Recognition Only (for life), and the fee includes a gold-plated pin and illuminated certificate of membership (in Latin).
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Co-Founder
Email: CrownAndSceptre2019@gmail.com
Membership is open to any person who has established membership in five of the seven royally focused lineages societies that were founded during the years 2014-2018. They are (i) Order of the Kings and Queens in the Holy Lands, (ii) Descendants of Brian Boru, (iii) Legion of Vikings and Valkyries, (iv) Order of the Kings of Wessex, (v) Order of Alba, (vi) Hereditary Order of the Red Dragon, (vii) Order of the Monarchs of Rheims. Email for a propositus form and informational materials. The Society is Recognition Only (for life), and the fee includes a gold-plated pin and illuminated certificate of membership (in Latin).
EL CID (ORDER OF THE DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Genealogist
Email: ElCidDescendants@gmail.com
Website: www.OrderOfDescendantsOfElCid.org
Life Membership is open to any adult (18+) who can prove descent through a Gateway Ancestor from Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (El Cid). There are five common lines of descent, all of which are obtained via descent from King Edward III of England, King Edward I of England, Blanche of Artois (wife of Henry I “the Fat,” King of Navarre [also a descendant] and of Edmund Plantagenent), John II, Duke of Brittany (husband of Beatrice Plantagenet, daughter of Henry III of England). Email the Genealogist for an application and instructions. For further information about the Society, visit our website.
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Genealogist
Email: ElCidDescendants@gmail.com
Website: www.OrderOfDescendantsOfElCid.org
Life Membership is open to any adult (18+) who can prove descent through a Gateway Ancestor from Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (El Cid). There are five common lines of descent, all of which are obtained via descent from King Edward III of England, King Edward I of England, Blanche of Artois (wife of Henry I “the Fat,” King of Navarre [also a descendant] and of Edmund Plantagenent), John II, Duke of Brittany (husband of Beatrice Plantagenet, daughter of Henry III of England). Email the Genealogist for an application and instructions. For further information about the Society, visit our website.
FIRST FAMILIES OF CONNECTICUT (ORDER OF)
Contact: Charleen A. Mullenweg
Email: cmullenweg@gmail.com
Website: http://newenglandsocieties.org/OFFCT.htm
Men and women over the age of eighteen years, who are lineal descendants of men and women, who, between the years 1633 and 1662, resided anywhere within the bounds of the present-day state of Connecticut may be eligible for membership. The fact that the land on which they lived was formerly claimed by another jurisdiction is immaterial.
Contact: Charleen A. Mullenweg
Email: cmullenweg@gmail.com
Website: http://newenglandsocieties.org/OFFCT.htm
Men and women over the age of eighteen years, who are lineal descendants of men and women, who, between the years 1633 and 1662, resided anywhere within the bounds of the present-day state of Connecticut may be eligible for membership. The fact that the land on which they lived was formerly claimed by another jurisdiction is immaterial.
FIRST FAMILIES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1622-1680 (ORDER OF THE)
Contact: Jared Nathan, Registrar General
Email: jarednathan6@hotmail.com
Website: www.firstfamiliesofnewhampshire.org
Founded 19 October 2009, the Order is organized exclusively for charitable, historical and educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Membership is extended to men and women 18 years of age or older who are lineal descendants of an ancestor who was a resident, owned land, conducted a business or trade, or performed military or civil service between 25 March 1622 and 21 January 1679/80, within the boundaries of present-day New Hampshire. Membership inquiries are welcome. The prospective member has twelve months from the date of first contact to complete the application process. Extensions may be granted upon approval of the Executive Board. All members shall be issued a complimentary certificate of membership.
Contact: Jared Nathan, Registrar General
Email: jarednathan6@hotmail.com
Website: www.firstfamiliesofnewhampshire.org
Founded 19 October 2009, the Order is organized exclusively for charitable, historical and educational purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Membership is extended to men and women 18 years of age or older who are lineal descendants of an ancestor who was a resident, owned land, conducted a business or trade, or performed military or civil service between 25 March 1622 and 21 January 1679/80, within the boundaries of present-day New Hampshire. Membership inquiries are welcome. The prospective member has twelve months from the date of first contact to complete the application process. Extensions may be granted upon approval of the Executive Board. All members shall be issued a complimentary certificate of membership.
FLAGON AND TRENCHER: DESCENDANTS OF COLONIAL TAVERNKEEPERS
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Keeper of the Tavern Records
Email: TavernRecordsKeeper@gmail.com
Website: www.FlagonAndTrencher.org
Life Membership is open to any person, male or female, who can prove direct descent from an individual who operated a tavern, inn, ordinary, or other type of hostelry prior to 4 July 1776 (within any of the American Colonies that existed at that time). Brewers are not accepted. Visit our website for a comprehensive list (not all-inclusive) of qualifying ancestors. The application and instructions are downloadable at the website. On the home page, click on the “Ancestors” tab at the left, and once on that page, click on the “Eligibility” tab. Scroll to the bottom to find the download link.
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Keeper of the Tavern Records
Email: TavernRecordsKeeper@gmail.com
Website: www.FlagonAndTrencher.org
Life Membership is open to any person, male or female, who can prove direct descent from an individual who operated a tavern, inn, ordinary, or other type of hostelry prior to 4 July 1776 (within any of the American Colonies that existed at that time). Brewers are not accepted. Visit our website for a comprehensive list (not all-inclusive) of qualifying ancestors. The application and instructions are downloadable at the website. On the home page, click on the “Ancestors” tab at the left, and once on that page, click on the “Eligibility” tab. Scroll to the bottom to find the download link.
FOSSORS (DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: Patricia S. Wasilik
Email: wasilik@comcast.net
Website: fossors.org
Membership is open to men and women aged eighteen (18) or older, with proven descent from a person who helped in the last stage of life between the years 1607 and 1860. Examples of such ancestors may include persons who worked as gravediggers, sextons at churches with graveyards, coroners, undertakers, hearse drivers, executioners, and those who served on Coroner's Juries. Should the ancestor have carved a gravestone, made a coffin, or made the shroud for an at-sea burial, that ancestor shall be deemed acceptable; however, proof must be submitted that the product was actually made by the ancestor. For other potential categories, please contact the Registrar. Meetings are held in odd-numbered years in Washington, DC.
Contact: Patricia S. Wasilik
Email: wasilik@comcast.net
Website: fossors.org
Membership is open to men and women aged eighteen (18) or older, with proven descent from a person who helped in the last stage of life between the years 1607 and 1860. Examples of such ancestors may include persons who worked as gravediggers, sextons at churches with graveyards, coroners, undertakers, hearse drivers, executioners, and those who served on Coroner's Juries. Should the ancestor have carved a gravestone, made a coffin, or made the shroud for an at-sea burial, that ancestor shall be deemed acceptable; however, proof must be submitted that the product was actually made by the ancestor. For other potential categories, please contact the Registrar. Meetings are held in odd-numbered years in Washington, DC.
IX (THE)
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Justice of the Registry
Email: TheIX.Registrar@gmail.com
Website: www.theixsociety.org
Life Membership is open to any adult (18+) who can prove kinship in any degree through an American ancestor to a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. A list of the Justices can be found at wikipedia.org. Among the Society's activities is our ongoing work to fully document the lineages of all of the Justices since 1789, which we publish in our annual genealogical work entitled The Opinion. For an application and instructions, email our Registrar.
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Justice of the Registry
Email: TheIX.Registrar@gmail.com
Website: www.theixsociety.org
Life Membership is open to any adult (18+) who can prove kinship in any degree through an American ancestor to a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. A list of the Justices can be found at wikipedia.org. Among the Society's activities is our ongoing work to fully document the lineages of all of the Justices since 1789, which we publish in our annual genealogical work entitled The Opinion. For an application and instructions, email our Registrar.
KOREAN WAR (NATIONAL ORDER OF THE)
Contact: Matthew S. Whisman
Email: commandernokw@gmail.com
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/NationalOrderoftheKoreanWar/
Lineage societies for Korean War Veterans and their descendants. Any individual that served in Korea or during the Korean War is eligible along with their descendants. Spouses of Korean Veterans are also eligible for membership.
The purpose of this organization shall be:
1. To promote the memory of the men and women who served during the Korean War both overseas and at home.
2. To promote the historical research of the events leading up to, during, and following the Korean War
3. To promote fellowship among Veterans and their Descendants
4. To preserve the records of individual services, as well as documents, relics, and landmarks.
Contact: Matthew S. Whisman
Email: commandernokw@gmail.com
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/NationalOrderoftheKoreanWar/
Lineage societies for Korean War Veterans and their descendants. Any individual that served in Korea or during the Korean War is eligible along with their descendants. Spouses of Korean Veterans are also eligible for membership.
The purpose of this organization shall be:
1. To promote the memory of the men and women who served during the Korean War both overseas and at home.
2. To promote the historical research of the events leading up to, during, and following the Korean War
3. To promote fellowship among Veterans and their Descendants
4. To preserve the records of individual services, as well as documents, relics, and landmarks.
MAGI (MERCIFUL SOCIETY OF)
Contact: Matthew S. Whisman
Email: mercifulsocietyofmagi@gmail.com
Membership is open to any man or woman who has saved a life through giving of themselves. This includes but not limited to organ donors, bone marrow donors, lifeguards, volunteers, etc. Membership is also open to any descendant (lineal or collateral) man or woman of any age.
Contact: Matthew S. Whisman
Email: mercifulsocietyofmagi@gmail.com
Membership is open to any man or woman who has saved a life through giving of themselves. This includes but not limited to organ donors, bone marrow donors, lifeguards, volunteers, etc. Membership is also open to any descendant (lineal or collateral) man or woman of any age.
MINERS, 1607-1907 (DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: Jane Routt Power
Email: goldpanner2020@aol.com
Website: https://www.descendantsofminers.org/
Membership is open to adults (18+) who can prove lineal or collateral (uncle or aunt only) descent from an American ancestor who engaged in any occupation relative to the mining of Gold, Silver, Copper, Coal, Salt, Iron, Oil removal, Uranium, Aluminum, Tungsten, Gypsum, Radium, Tellurium, and Quarry Stone. These occupations include such things as mercantile sales, railroad transport, supervision, and a variety of others, provided it can be proved the occupation was directly related to mining.
Contact: Jane Routt Power
Email: goldpanner2020@aol.com
Website: https://www.descendantsofminers.org/
Membership is open to adults (18+) who can prove lineal or collateral (uncle or aunt only) descent from an American ancestor who engaged in any occupation relative to the mining of Gold, Silver, Copper, Coal, Salt, Iron, Oil removal, Uranium, Aluminum, Tungsten, Gypsum, Radium, Tellurium, and Quarry Stone. These occupations include such things as mercantile sales, railroad transport, supervision, and a variety of others, provided it can be proved the occupation was directly related to mining.
NATIVE AMERICANS AND FRIENDS (ORDER OF THE DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: Sunny Hayes, Registrar General
Email: sunnyhayes@att.net
Website: www.odnaf.org
Membership is extended to men and women who are at least 18 years old. They need to prove a lineal line of descendant to a Native American or a friend of a Native American ancestor who provided a passive activity to a Native American within the United States of America prior to 1900. Possible passive activities are: teacher, trader, trading post owner/operator, witness/signer of deeds, agents, translators, wampum stringer, employer of Indians, protectors, interpreters, negotiators, explorers, trappers, or a Mayflower Ancestor who was alive in 1621 when the New Plymouth Colony-Wampanoag Peace Treaty was signed. Native American ancestry needs a lineal proof to one ancestor who is a recognized member of a Native American Tribe in the United States of America prior to 1900.
Contact: Sunny Hayes, Registrar General
Email: sunnyhayes@att.net
Website: www.odnaf.org
Membership is extended to men and women who are at least 18 years old. They need to prove a lineal line of descendant to a Native American or a friend of a Native American ancestor who provided a passive activity to a Native American within the United States of America prior to 1900. Possible passive activities are: teacher, trader, trading post owner/operator, witness/signer of deeds, agents, translators, wampum stringer, employer of Indians, protectors, interpreters, negotiators, explorers, trappers, or a Mayflower Ancestor who was alive in 1621 when the New Plymouth Colony-Wampanoag Peace Treaty was signed. Native American ancestry needs a lineal proof to one ancestor who is a recognized member of a Native American Tribe in the United States of America prior to 1900.
NEW ENGLAND (ORDER OF)
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Registrar
Email: AlexNBannerman@gmail.com
The Society is Recognition Only. Membership is open to any person who first has established membership in all six of the First Families Societies of the New England states – Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Email for a propositus form and informational materials.
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Registrar
Email: AlexNBannerman@gmail.com
The Society is Recognition Only. Membership is open to any person who first has established membership in all six of the First Families Societies of the New England states – Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Email for a propositus form and informational materials.
NON COMPOS MENTIS
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Registrar
Email: NonComposMentis2021@gmail.com
Website: https://neverforgetthemorg.wordpress.com/
Membership is open to any adult (18+) who can prove descent from an ancestor (or a sibling of an ancestor) who was determined to be non compos mentis (not in one’s right mind). The Society seeks to recognize these persons because they often were institutionalized and forgotten, even by members of their own family. A comprehensive list of qualifying illnesses and characterizations, together with an application and instructions, can be obtained by emailing the Registrar.
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Registrar
Email: NonComposMentis2021@gmail.com
Website: https://neverforgetthemorg.wordpress.com/
Membership is open to any adult (18+) who can prove descent from an ancestor (or a sibling of an ancestor) who was determined to be non compos mentis (not in one’s right mind). The Society seeks to recognize these persons because they often were institutionalized and forgotten, even by members of their own family. A comprehensive list of qualifying illnesses and characterizations, together with an application and instructions, can be obtained by emailing the Registrar.
PLACES OF WORSHIP IN AMERICA (NATIONAL SOCIETY FOUNDERS OF)
Website: www. nsfpwa.org
Membership is extended to males and females of good moral character and reputation, at least eighteen years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a person who settled in or before 1850 within the territory that became the 48 contiguous United States and contributed in one of the following categories:
Website: www. nsfpwa.org
Membership is extended to males and females of good moral character and reputation, at least eighteen years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a person who settled in or before 1850 within the territory that became the 48 contiguous United States and contributed in one of the following categories:
- a founding signer of a covenant or doctrine, named in town minutes or referenced in historical documents as having met in faith or having begun a new house of worship in any faith;
- held membership within first year of founding or meeting;
- donated land or monies used to build a meeting place/building for worship;
- permitted property (land, home, or building) to be used for holding worship;
- Circuit Rider and mobile Ministries, traveling to more than one location to hold service.
PRESIDENTS AND FIRST LADIES OF AMERICA (HEREDITARY ORDER OF THE FAMILIES OF THE)
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Secretary of the Registry
Email: HOFPFLA@gmail.com
Website: www.PresidentsAndFirstLadies.org
Membership is open to any individual who can prove kinship in any degree with a President or First Lady of the United States through an American ancestor. Four types of membership are available – Annual, Life, Junior, and Memorial. Also included as propositi are the 14 Men who were Presidents of the Continental Congress (and their wives if they were married while holding office), and the 6 republics that were founded on American soil after the United States became a sovereign nation. These are: the Republic of West Florida, Republic of Texas, Republic of California, Vermont Republic, Republic of Hawaii, and the Confederacy. The Order publishes an annual genealogical journal entitled Executive Papers, which contains the lineages of all of the Presidents and First Ladies. For an application and instructions, email the Secretary of the Registry.
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Secretary of the Registry
Email: HOFPFLA@gmail.com
Website: www.PresidentsAndFirstLadies.org
Membership is open to any individual who can prove kinship in any degree with a President or First Lady of the United States through an American ancestor. Four types of membership are available – Annual, Life, Junior, and Memorial. Also included as propositi are the 14 Men who were Presidents of the Continental Congress (and their wives if they were married while holding office), and the 6 republics that were founded on American soil after the United States became a sovereign nation. These are: the Republic of West Florida, Republic of Texas, Republic of California, Vermont Republic, Republic of Hawaii, and the Confederacy. The Order publishes an annual genealogical journal entitled Executive Papers, which contains the lineages of all of the Presidents and First Ladies. For an application and instructions, email the Secretary of the Registry.
RIFRAF (REGISTRY OF INFAMOUS AND FAMOUS RELATIVES IN AMERICAN FAMILIES)
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Pooh-Bah of the Registry
Email: RifRafOrg@gmail.com
Website: www.RIFRAF.org
Life Membership is open to any person who can prove kinship in any degree to a notable American in any one of nine categories. Anyone who has colonial ancestry is likely to have several notable kinsmen. Your ancestor must be an American (born no earlier than 1550), the notable American must be deceased and must also be an American. In most cases, cousinship is how people will gain membership; direct descent from a notable is not a requirement. Some examples appear on our website, but the list of possibilities is legion. Visit our website where our application and instructions can be downloaded.
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Pooh-Bah of the Registry
Email: RifRafOrg@gmail.com
Website: www.RIFRAF.org
Life Membership is open to any person who can prove kinship in any degree to a notable American in any one of nine categories. Anyone who has colonial ancestry is likely to have several notable kinsmen. Your ancestor must be an American (born no earlier than 1550), the notable American must be deceased and must also be an American. In most cases, cousinship is how people will gain membership; direct descent from a notable is not a requirement. Some examples appear on our website, but the list of possibilities is legion. Visit our website where our application and instructions can be downloaded.
SAINTS AND SINNERS (NATIONAL SOCIETY OF)
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Genealogist
Email: AncestralSaints@gmail.com
Website: www.NationalSocietyOfSaintsAndSinners.org
Life Membership is open to any adult (18+ years) who has descent from an American Gateway Ancestor. There are many direct-line ancestors behind us who were sanctified or beatified. For a propositus form and membership information, visit our website (select the Membership tab at the left on the home page) where you may e-mail the Membership Committee.
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Genealogist
Email: AncestralSaints@gmail.com
Website: www.NationalSocietyOfSaintsAndSinners.org
Life Membership is open to any adult (18+ years) who has descent from an American Gateway Ancestor. There are many direct-line ancestors behind us who were sanctified or beatified. For a propositus form and membership information, visit our website (select the Membership tab at the left on the home page) where you may e-mail the Membership Committee.
SHERIFFS AND CONSTABLES OF COLONIAL AND ANTEBELLUM AMERICA (DESCENDANTS OF)
Contact: Sumner G. Hunnewell
Email: hildifonstook@prodigy.net
Website: SheriffsAndConstables.weebly.com
Membership requires lineal descent from A law enforcement officer, peace officer, or any public-sector employee or agent charged with upholding the peace and empowered to arrest criminals. The following are the eligibility categories for active members who have attained the age of eighteen (18) and whose lineal ancestors served before 1861 in one of the following categories: Sheriffs, High Sheriff, Under Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Constables, High Constables, Lesser Constables, Marshals, as of 1835 Corps of Rangers in Texas, High Sheriffs in Arizona and New Mexico as of 1846, Bailiffs, Night Watch, Deputy, Jailers, Gaolers, Conservator of the peace, Prison Guards, Detectives (not private), Police Officers (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, et al), Correctional Officers, Customs Officers, Immigration Officers, Court Officers, Probation Officers, Parole Officers, Auxiliary Officers, and all the deputies of the above.
Contact: Sumner G. Hunnewell
Email: hildifonstook@prodigy.net
Website: SheriffsAndConstables.weebly.com
Membership requires lineal descent from A law enforcement officer, peace officer, or any public-sector employee or agent charged with upholding the peace and empowered to arrest criminals. The following are the eligibility categories for active members who have attained the age of eighteen (18) and whose lineal ancestors served before 1861 in one of the following categories: Sheriffs, High Sheriff, Under Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Constables, High Constables, Lesser Constables, Marshals, as of 1835 Corps of Rangers in Texas, High Sheriffs in Arizona and New Mexico as of 1846, Bailiffs, Night Watch, Deputy, Jailers, Gaolers, Conservator of the peace, Prison Guards, Detectives (not private), Police Officers (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, et al), Correctional Officers, Customs Officers, Immigration Officers, Court Officers, Probation Officers, Parole Officers, Auxiliary Officers, and all the deputies of the above.
SOUTHERN CROSS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER (MILITARY ORDER OF THE)
Contact: Patricia S. Wasilik
Email: moscpt.registrar@gmail.com
Website: MOSCPT.org
Membership is open to men and women 18 years of age and older. This organization honors World War II ancestors who must have served below the Tropic of Cancer in the South Pacific Ocean during the period 1941-1945. A form DD214 will list the "Asiatic-Pacific Campaign" for this service, however, only service in the South Pacific, where the Southern Cross is a visible constellation, is acceptable. Soldiers and sailors who received the Philippine Liberation medal qualify. Lineal and collateral kinships are offered, with collateral extending kinship to first cousin. If you were a member of the International Military Order of the Southern Cross and would like to re-affiliate with us, please contact us at the email above for your special instructions.
Contact: Patricia S. Wasilik
Email: moscpt.registrar@gmail.com
Website: MOSCPT.org
Membership is open to men and women 18 years of age and older. This organization honors World War II ancestors who must have served below the Tropic of Cancer in the South Pacific Ocean during the period 1941-1945. A form DD214 will list the "Asiatic-Pacific Campaign" for this service, however, only service in the South Pacific, where the Southern Cross is a visible constellation, is acceptable. Soldiers and sailors who received the Philippine Liberation medal qualify. Lineal and collateral kinships are offered, with collateral extending kinship to first cousin. If you were a member of the International Military Order of the Southern Cross and would like to re-affiliate with us, please contact us at the email above for your special instructions.
SOVEREIGNS OF GREAT BRITAIN (ORDER OF AMERICAN COUSINS OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE)
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Genealogist
Email: BritishSovereigns@gmail.com
Website: https://britishsovereigns.wordpress.com/
“British Sovereigns,” as we call ourselves, is not a royal group, per se. Both Queen Elizabeth, the late Queen Mother and HRH Diana Spencer, the late Princess of Wales had AMERICAN ancestors, as well as their British heritage. Consequently, these women have tens of thousands of American cousins who can connect to them without even having a Gateway Ancestor. This society focuses on Colonial ancestors in common with these women, and seeks to honor those kinships, revealing even closer kinships than those established through royal descent. Life Membership is open to any adult (18+) who can prove descent from an American ancestor who is also an ancestor of one or the other of these two notables. Email for a propositus form and a list of ALL qualifying ancestors.
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Genealogist
Email: BritishSovereigns@gmail.com
Website: https://britishsovereigns.wordpress.com/
“British Sovereigns,” as we call ourselves, is not a royal group, per se. Both Queen Elizabeth, the late Queen Mother and HRH Diana Spencer, the late Princess of Wales had AMERICAN ancestors, as well as their British heritage. Consequently, these women have tens of thousands of American cousins who can connect to them without even having a Gateway Ancestor. This society focuses on Colonial ancestors in common with these women, and seeks to honor those kinships, revealing even closer kinships than those established through royal descent. Life Membership is open to any adult (18+) who can prove descent from an American ancestor who is also an ancestor of one or the other of these two notables. Email for a propositus form and a list of ALL qualifying ancestors.
TEACHERS (HEREDITARY SOCIETY OF)
Contact: Janet L. Downing
Email: hstregistrar@gmail.com
Website: HereditarySocietyOfTeachers.org
Membership in the Society is limited to men and women who are 18 years of age or older and are lineal descendants of School Teachers. The term “school teacher” is limited to anyone (male or female) who can be proven to have conducted “classic curriculum” lessons on US soil or obtained a teaching certificate or degree in education. The term “teacher” includes tutor, headmaster/mistress, professor, instructor, or governess. School Board members, Sunday school teachers, and ministers (who did not teach “classic curriculum”) are not eligible. Deans and College/University Presidents and coaches/trainers must have proven classroom experience. A current teaching professional may use his/her experience by supplemental application only. Only Life Membership is offered.
Categories of Membership: Any member may join under any of the categories (each century beginning with the 17th – 21st) with the exception of current teachers who must first join through an ancestor. They may then file a supplemental application for themselves. A Member with an educator in each of the above categories achieves Golden Apple status and is authorized to wear the Golden Apple insignia.
Contact: Janet L. Downing
Email: hstregistrar@gmail.com
Website: HereditarySocietyOfTeachers.org
Membership in the Society is limited to men and women who are 18 years of age or older and are lineal descendants of School Teachers. The term “school teacher” is limited to anyone (male or female) who can be proven to have conducted “classic curriculum” lessons on US soil or obtained a teaching certificate or degree in education. The term “teacher” includes tutor, headmaster/mistress, professor, instructor, or governess. School Board members, Sunday school teachers, and ministers (who did not teach “classic curriculum”) are not eligible. Deans and College/University Presidents and coaches/trainers must have proven classroom experience. A current teaching professional may use his/her experience by supplemental application only. Only Life Membership is offered.
Categories of Membership: Any member may join under any of the categories (each century beginning with the 17th – 21st) with the exception of current teachers who must first join through an ancestor. They may then file a supplemental application for themselves. A Member with an educator in each of the above categories achieves Golden Apple status and is authorized to wear the Golden Apple insignia.
VIETNAM WAR (ORDER OF THE)
Contact: Jane Routt Power
Email: VNSM5875@yahoo.com
Eligible for membership in the Order are spouses, parents, children (aged 10+) and collateral relatives (to first-cousins only) of service men and women 18 years of age and older who are US military veterans or other non-military personnel who served in the Vietnam War Theater of Military Operations of Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia from 1 July 1958 through 28 March 1973 and the evacuation of Saigon (USN, USMC, and USAF) from 29-30 April 1975.
Contact: Jane Routt Power
Email: VNSM5875@yahoo.com
Eligible for membership in the Order are spouses, parents, children (aged 10+) and collateral relatives (to first-cousins only) of service men and women 18 years of age and older who are US military veterans or other non-military personnel who served in the Vietnam War Theater of Military Operations of Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia from 1 July 1958 through 28 March 1973 and the evacuation of Saigon (USN, USMC, and USAF) from 29-30 April 1975.
VIKINGS AND VALKYRIES (LEGION OF)
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Genealogist
Email: VikingsValkyries2018@gmail.com
Website: VikingsAndValkyries.org
Membership is open to any adult (18+) who has a Gateway Ancestor and can prove descent from a Viking or Valkyrie. The Society’s Genealogist has a complete list of the recognized propositus ancestors, and nearly all Gateway Ancestors have a line of descent from one or more Vikings and Valkyries. E-mail for an application and instructions.
Contact: Alexander Bannerman, Genealogist
Email: VikingsValkyries2018@gmail.com
Website: VikingsAndValkyries.org
Membership is open to any adult (18+) who has a Gateway Ancestor and can prove descent from a Viking or Valkyrie. The Society’s Genealogist has a complete list of the recognized propositus ancestors, and nearly all Gateway Ancestors have a line of descent from one or more Vikings and Valkyries. E-mail for an application and instructions.
VIRGINIA QUIT RENTS (SOCIETY OF THE 1704)
Contact: Shawn Martin, Registrar
Email: smartin22406@gmail.com
Website: https://societyofthe1704virginiaquitrents.weebly.com/
Requirements:
Membership is open to any eligible persons 16 of age or older who are lineally descended from a Virginia ancestor who paid the 1704 Virginia Quit Rents, sheriffs, and constables who collected the Quitrents, the Governor and Vice-Governor of Virginia, and The Lords Fairfax and Culpeper Virginia.
Fees:
Life membership fee is $225.00. The applicant’s check shall be issued to Society of the 1704 Virginia Quit Rents.
The supplemental application fee is $75.00 The applicant’s check shall be issued to Society of the 1704 Virginia Quit Rents
The Registrar/Genealogist 's fee for verifying and all applications and supplementals is $75.00. The applicant’s check shall be issued to the Registrar/Genealogist.
Second Contact: Sharon Stine, Email: sharons_44@yahoo.com
Contact: Shawn Martin, Registrar
Email: smartin22406@gmail.com
Website: https://societyofthe1704virginiaquitrents.weebly.com/
Requirements:
Membership is open to any eligible persons 16 of age or older who are lineally descended from a Virginia ancestor who paid the 1704 Virginia Quit Rents, sheriffs, and constables who collected the Quitrents, the Governor and Vice-Governor of Virginia, and The Lords Fairfax and Culpeper Virginia.
Fees:
Life membership fee is $225.00. The applicant’s check shall be issued to Society of the 1704 Virginia Quit Rents.
The supplemental application fee is $75.00 The applicant’s check shall be issued to Society of the 1704 Virginia Quit Rents
The Registrar/Genealogist 's fee for verifying and all applications and supplementals is $75.00. The applicant’s check shall be issued to the Registrar/Genealogist.
Second Contact: Sharon Stine, Email: sharons_44@yahoo.com
WHISKEY REBELLION SOCIETY
Contact: Matthew S. Whisman
Email: whismanm111@yahoo.com
Lineage Society for Descendants of individuals that took part in the Whiskey Rebellion between 1791-1794. Both federal, militia, and rebel troops count as qualifying ancestors as well as any government official that was in office at the time of the rebellion.
Contact: Matthew S. Whisman
Email: whismanm111@yahoo.com
Lineage Society for Descendants of individuals that took part in the Whiskey Rebellion between 1791-1794. Both federal, militia, and rebel troops count as qualifying ancestors as well as any government official that was in office at the time of the rebellion.
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