In a message dated 3/20/2009 8:45:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: What is the DAR criteria? Actual service or just a name on a muster roll? Donald W. Moore The Eligibility Clause for membership in the DAR states: "Any woman is eligible for membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution who is not less than eighteen years of age, and who is descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty to the cause of American Independence, served as a sailor, or a soldier or civil officer in one of the several Colonies or States, or in the United Colonies or States, or as a recognized patriot, or rendered material aid thereto; provided the applicant is personally acceptable to the Society." (Bylaws, Article III, Section 1.) "Acceptable service" is not only in the military. For example, he may have provided grain, etc., for the troops. What is necessary is documentation. Patty McCaffrey **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001) To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html