“We are braver and wiser because they existed, those strong women and strong men...
We are who we are because they were who they were. It's wise to know where you come from, who called your name.”
Maya Angelou
Welcome
Welcome to the Piestewa Peak Chapter, NSDAR
Supplemental Applications Genealogy Resources
This page brings together a collection of resources to assist chapter members with genealogical research and the preparation of supplemental applications.
As Chapter Registrar and Chair of the Volunteer Genealogists Committee,
I have developed and gathered many of these materials, with additional resources generously contributed by fellow committee members.
I am especially grateful to those who have shared their knowledge and expertise to help others.
I hope you find these materials helpful as you navigate your research and supplemental application journey.
Feel free to open and print these resources for your personal use.
Manual: Creating a Supplemental Application in Ten Steps
The Supplemental Application manual provides step-by-step instructions for completing a DAR supplemental application for a verified Patriot. First created in October 2024, the manual was revised and updated in March 2026 to reflect updates in the DAR Genealogy Guidelines and the DAR member’s website
Handout: Introduction to Supplemental Applications
A two-page introduction to completing supplemental applications, with a list of resources, a summary of requirements, process expectations, some “quick rules”, and information on completing the application. A great summary of information for both a new and experienced member for completing supplemental applications.
Handout: Piestewa Peak Chapter Supplemental Application Member’s Reference Guide
by Nicole Singh
A comprehensive, in-depth seven-page reference guide that reviews:
1. What is a Supplemental
2. Who is a Patriot
3. Beginning Steps
4. Sources NSDAR Accepts
5. Creating a Supplemental with Build-an-App
6. Where to Find Records
Bonus: State Genealogy Websites
Free Genealogy Resources and Websites
Free websites and resources for general genealogy research.
Revolutionary War Patriot Resources and Websites
Free websites and resources for Revolutionary War Patriot service research.
Fold3: Revolutionary War Pension Files
Revolutionary War Pension Files are fully transcribed and searchable by keyword, free at Fold3.c0m, no paid account needed!
This collection is taken from the National Archives and Records Administration microfilm publication M804, which includes an estimated 80,000 pension and bounty-land warrant application files based on the participation of military, naval, and marine officers of the Revolutionary War. Most of the records are dated between 1800 and 1900. The files are part of record group 15, Records of the Veterans Administration.
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The Revolutionary War Patriot resources on this page were created to assist you in your research.
Your questions, comments, and suggestions can help shape these documents and lead to future updates and education projects.
I appreciate your thoughts!
