Membership in the Sons of the American Revolution honors a documented patriot ancestor and turns that lineage into service. WVSSAR members support history, education, veterans, patriotic observances, and communities across the Mountain State.
Membership is open to men who can document direct descent from a qualifying patriot of the American Revolution. A chapter registrar can help identify acceptable records and organize the lineage from one generation to the next.
Start with what your family already knows: names, dates, places, family records, and prior lineage research. Contact WVSSAR or a local chapter before purchasing documents so a registrar can help focus the search.
Your registrar will review the evidence, help prepare the application, and guide it through state and national review. Once approved, your chapter will welcome you into its programs, meetings, and service work.