“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me
and I learn.”
― Benjamin Franklin
and I learn.”
― Benjamin Franklin
The Whidbey Island Chapter is proud of its long tradition of genealogical research. This page highlights the expertise of our members by offering resources designed to support anyone exploring their family history. Below, you’ll find key research tools and guidance especially helpful for those new to genealogy.
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Marriage Death Family Bibles Oral or Written Histories Build a Family Tree Leverage DNA Testing Visit Archives and Libraries |
DAR ResourcesA popular starting point is the DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS). This free resource is provided by the National Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Additional resources provided by the DAR include the Genealogical Research Committee Index (GRC), a searchable index of names that appear in various records within the DAR collection. The Patriot Records Index is a great tool for assistance researching American Revolutionary Patriots People of Color A largely overlooked population may descend from A Patriot of Color. This valuable tool may help to unlock previously unknown family histories. Another tool designated to African American and American Indian Patriots is a downloadable PDF booklet detailing service, sources and studies for African American and American Indian patriots. |
Additional Resources and Search EnginesBible Records and Transcriptions: Includes More Than 84,000 Bible Records and is searchable by any word, name, or phrase.
DAR Library Analytical Card Index: This is useful in finding paragraphs or histories of your ancestors that are included in a book about another family or a larger community. WPA Books : Various historical records created as part of the Works Progress Administration between 1938 and 1942. Sons of the American Revolution Patriot Records: Searchable database of patriots of SAR members. You can also search by descendant and SAR member name. Free Genealogy Database and Search Engines FamilySearch: FREE genealogy records website operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is closely connected with the church's Family History Department. USGenWeb: FREE site that is “a network of over 3000 linked websites, all individually created and maintained by a community of volunteers. |
We encourage and support your exploration of a possible connection to a Revolutionary War Patriot and the DAR application process. Please visit our Contact Us page to connect with us and get started.