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This is a list of notable hereditary and lineage organizations, and is informed by the database of the Hereditary Society Community of the United States of America.It includes societies that limit their membership to those who meet group inclusion criteria, such as descendants of a particular person or group of people of historical importance.
Membership in the society is by invitation only. [10] [11] To become a member, a woman must be at least sixteen years of age and able to prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who was accused, tried, and/or executed for the practice of witchcraft prior to December 31, 1699, in Colonial America.
American Civil War veterans and descendants organizations (4 C, 13 P) American Revolution veterans and lineage organizations (3 C, 9 P) Aztec Club of 1847 (1 C, 2 P)
French genealogical website of more than 3 million members and some digitized archival records Geni.com: Large genealogy website most notable for its work to compile a singular "world family tree" that connects all volunteers. Was purchased by MyHeritage, but continues to operate independently. GENUKI: Information covering the British Isles
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) is an American organization composed of women who are descended from an ancestor "who came to reside in an American Colony before 1776, and whose services were rendered during the Colonial Period." The organization has 44 corporate societies.
This is a partial List of historical and heritage societies from around the world. The sections provided are not mutually exclusive. The sections provided are not mutually exclusive. Many historical societies websites are their museums' websites.
Website cda1890.org The Colonial Dames of America ( CDA ) is an American organization comprising women who descend from one or more ancestors who lived in British North America between 1607 and 1775, and who aided the colonies in public office, in military service, or in another acceptable capacity.
It admits women who are lineal descendants from an ancestor who assisted in the War of 1812, either as an officer, soldier, sailor, or in any way gave aid to the war effort. [2] The membership is slightly over 6,000 women.