Once you�ve traced an ancestor to a specific conflict, you may want to explore the history of that conflict by getting with people whose ancestors also fought in that conflict. These organized groups are called Lineage Societies. Examples of these would be: Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, etc.

Military records can be some of the most rewarding you will ever look at if they help you find the vital information you need on one of your ancestors. Millions of records are intact and waiting for you to discover them.

For your last question in this lesson, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are an example of a 1) Militant woman�s militia, 2) a lineage society, or 3) a record repository.