I found this DAR Lookup announcement in my Rootsweb newsletter earlier this month. If you haven't checked DAR records, I highly recommend it. I saw a similar ad about 2 years ago. I checked for records on one of my ancestors and found someone had submitted an application to the DAR in 1994. My unknown very distant relative submitted an application to the DAR with documentation of her lineage back to our common ancestor. When I requested copies of her application and file records, it was full of documents including a copy of an 1828 bible page! My ancestor didn't even serve in the war. He was listed as a "patriot" for providing beef to the Army of the Southern Expedition. So, don't think an ancestor had to actually serve in the military. The lady who submitted the application is now deceased and her DAR chapter didn't have any of her records. To date, I've been unable to contact her family. The bible page was a wonderful find for me. NEED A DAR LOOKUP? Do you think you might have an ancestor who served in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)? Would you like to know whether your ancestor is listed with the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) in the "Patriot Index"? A helpful group of organized DAR VIS Volunteers monitor the RootsWeb DAR Message Board every day and welcome lookup requests. Include your Revolutionary War-era ancestor's first and last name, spouse's name (if known), dates of birth, death, and state of residence when posting your lookup request. You need not be interested in joining the NSDAR to request a lookup. http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=topics.organizations.dar You may have to cut and paste the link into your web browser's link launch box. ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.