“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
Are you interested in researching your Revolutionary War Patriots?
Beyond the Tree Genealogy provides resources to help you
organize your research, find proof documentation for lineage and service,
and to assist DAR members in creating a supplemental application.
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
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.
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