Joining Hereditary Societies, some restrictions apply Have you ever thought of applying for membership in a hereditary society like the DAR or the Order of the Crown of Charlemagne? You may be surprised to learn just how many hereditary organizations exist, what their requirements are, or that you cannot actually apply for some of them. Carolyn Barkley discusses lineage organizations-from the famous to the obscure--in this week's original article at……………….. www.genealogyandfamilyhistory.com.