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Eligibility
Any woman is eligible for membership who is no less than eighteen
years of age and can prove lineal, blood line, descent from an
ancestor who aided in achieving American independence. She must
provide documentation for each statement of birth, marriage and
death. Admission to membership in the
NSDAR is either by invitation through a
Chapter in your State Society (or
Unit Overseas)
or as a Member-At-Large. No Chapter may discriminate against an
applicant on the basis of race or creed.
Acceptable Service
The National Society reserves the right to determine the
acceptability of all service and proof thereof. The National Society
accepts service, with some exceptions, for the period between 19
April 1775 (Battle of Lexington) and 26 November 1783 (withdrawal of
British Troops from New York), as follows:
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Signers
of the Declaration of Independence
