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With just recently becoming a proud grandpa (now 4 times over), I look at my grandchildren and sit amazed at the number of people it took to bring them into this world today. Because of the hard genealogical work that my mother and father did, these grandkids can now claim their heritage from patriots that helped start this country called the United States of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We all have the ability to do this research and trace out our family tree. The further back you go, the more amazing the story becomes. It’s a story that you and your future generations will treasure forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In today’s technological world, the resources are endless to help you find your story. Best of luck on your journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simon Kenton Compatriot<\/p>\n\n\n
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For our Visitors<\/strong><\/p>\n As a visitor, you probably want to know what the Sons of the American Revolution<\/a> is all about and how you can join the Society. If this is the first time to visit our website, we hope it answers many of your questions about the Sons of the American Revolution<\/a>. If you are already a SAR chapter Compatriot, this site will provide you with information about your chapter and how you can become more involved!<\/p>\n The Sons of the American Revolution<\/a> is a non-profit, non-secret and non-political organization. Its purposes are historical, educational and patriotic. These include:<\/p>\n HISTORICAL<\/strong><\/p>\n PATRIOTIC <\/strong><\/p>\n EDUCATIONAL<\/strong><\/p>\n What it is to be a Son of the American Revolution Compatriot!<\/strong><\/p>\n Our membership is composed of sons of American Revolutionary compatriots. These sons are direct descendants of both male and female Revolutionary War patriots and are members of 50 state societies and the District of Columbia. There are also societies in Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and an International Society. Most of our societies are composed of smaller organizational units called chapters. There are more than 500 local and regional S. A. R.<\/a> Chapters. Individual members normally belong to their local chapter and their state, regional and national societies. Here in Kentucky, we have 22 Chapters throughout the Commonwealth. To find a Chapter near you click [here<\/a>].<\/p>\n Different locations for the Sons of the American Revolution<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are interested in further information on a Chapter of the Kentucky Society near you please click Kentucky Contacts<\/a> or for additional information on a Sons of the American Revolution Chapter near you please click [here<\/a>].<\/p>\n Information on the who may join the Society can be obtained at<\/b>:<\/b><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.sar.org\/membership\/who can_join<\/a>. Reasons for joining the S.A.R. are presented on: http:\/\/www.sar.org\/membership\/why_join<\/a>. Help on where to start is given at: http:\/\/www.sar.org\/membership\/getting_started<\/a>. You may learn about the estimated cost of membership on: http:\/\/www.sar.org\/membership\/costs<\/a> More specific membership costs will be provided by the Kentucky Society chapter member of the chapter which you choose to join. A Membership Application Worksheet is available from: http:\/\/www.sar.org\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/nssar-forms\/SAR-Worksheet-2009-06-25.pdf<\/a> (Note: you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the Application Worksheet). General instructions and requirements to follow when completing an application are on SAR Form 0912<\/a> which you will probably want to print for future reference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n .<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Find The Patriot In You! With just recently becoming a proud grandpa (now 4 times over), I look at my grandchildren and sit amazed at the number of people it took to bring them into this world today. Because of the hard genealogical work that my mother and father did, these grandkids can now claim … <\/p>\n\n
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