 The SAR is a lineage organization for men 18 years and older who are able to prove blood descent back to an ancestor who contributed in some way to the cause of American Independence. Contributions range from military service, providing supplies to the military, administering to the wounded, and other support roles to the cause contributed by a male or female ancestor. If you have a relative who is or was a member of the SAR or DAR, that might make it easier for you to become a member. More information on membership qualifications and a worksheet to get you started are available at National Society Sons of the American Revolution website. Click here to download an application worksheet or here for an Illinois SAR brochure. You can read more about application costs and levels of membership here. Revolutionary War Patriots Buried in Illinois (by county) The National SAR has a searchable database of patriots. Click here to see if your patriot is listed. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution also has a genealogy link on their website that allows researchers to look for their patriots. There are two Illinois compatriots who are willing to help you with your application. Contact Garry Grugan or Bingham Seibold III and they will be glad to assist you. If you are already an SAR member-at-large or outside a chapter area, you can join any nearby chapter. If you think you qualify, please consider joining us. 
You might already be familiar with the location of Illinois chapters. Here is the contact information for each of them. American Bicentennial Chapter - contact Paul C. Douglas, 847-884-7751 Captain Zeally Moss Chapter - contact Garry Grugan Elijah Smith Chapter - contact Donald Widdows (217) 243-2001 Ewington Chapter - contact Duane Neet Fort Dearborn-Chapter Chapter - contact Bingham Seibold III (847) 256-0233 Fox Valley Chapter - contact Rod Herbig General Joseph Bartholomew Chapter - contact William M. Hammitt Genl George Rogers Clark Chapter - contact Jim DeGroff Kishwaukee Chapter - contact Norm Dicky Lake Defiance Chapter - contact John Dyrud Lewis and Clark Chapter - contact Bob Blanchard Long Knives Chapter - contact Gerald Whitson Othniel Looker Chapter - contact Robert Manning Piankeshaw Chapter - contact Allen Cooke Salt Creek Chapter - contact Franz Herder Springfield Chapter - contact Lou Myers Steven Decatur Chapter - contact Robert Hoaglin Click here to download an application form.  |
