Membership in the Sons of the American Revolution is open to any male who is a descendant and of at least 18 years old of a Revolutionary War Patriot. The same for DAR, and being of good character. Service for the Patriot includes Civil Service (Petit Jury, Grand Jury, Signer of the Oath of Alligance and Freeman) and Military Service (in any Militia Company in any of the 13 Colonies and the Ohio Territory) with suitable documentation of the patriots service. What can not be used as proof of service: DAR PATRIOT INDEX DAR Applications prior to abt 1964 depending on documentation used SAR Applications prior to abt 1964 depending on documentation used If you had your father, mother, uncle, aunt, cousin or grandparent join either organazation it depends on the documentation given when they applied for membership. If you are joining DAR you cannot source an SAR Application as proof. But if you are joining SAR you can use a DAR Application if documentation is suitable. If you wish to join either organization please let me know. If you live local in or near Harford County I can put you in contact with the local chapters of DAR (which there is 2 in Harford County: Gov William Paca and Harford Town) including the only SAR chapter in Harford County (Col. Aquila Hall) which I am President and Registrar of. If you live at a distance I can get you the name of a chapter near your home and their contact person. Sincerely, Christopher T. Smithson, President Colonel Aquila Hall Chapter, MDSSAR 4219 Paddrick Road Darlington, MD 21034-1034 (410) 836-3433 [email protected]