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The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a lineage based organization and as such, its members must prove their descent from a man or women who rendered loyal service for Texas (prior to the Annexation Agreement with the United States on February 19, 1846) to be eligible for membership. The collection consists of images of approximately 1,525 booklets of applications and their attendant documentation for the years 1892 to 2010. Lineage books and pedigree files usually accompany the application and may include copies of vital records submitted as documentation. The collection is located in the society's headquarters in Austin, Texas.  
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a lineage based organization and as such, its members must prove their descent from a man or women who rendered loyal service for Texas (prior to the Annexation Agreement with the United States on February 19, 1846) to be eligible for membership. The collection consists of images of approximately 1,525 booklets of applications and their attendant documentation for the years 1892 to 2010. Lineage books and pedigree files usually accompany the application and may include copies of vital records submitted as documentation. The collection is located in the society's headquarters in Austin, Texas.  


For a list of volume numbers currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1918480/waypoints Browse] link from the collection landing page.
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== Record Content  ==
== Record Content  ==


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To search the collection <br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select the "Vol. No. and Application No. Range" category which takes you to the images  
To search the collection <br> ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page <br> ⇒Select the "Vol. No. and Application No. Range" category which takes you to the images  


Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.  
Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.


As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
=== Tips to Keep in Mind  ===
 
==== Tips to Keep in Mind  ====


*The collection is organized by volume, application number, and years. Later volumes were not assigned volume numbers.  
*The collection is organized by volume, application number, and years. Later volumes were not assigned volume numbers.  
*If you have the application number, you should be able to find it in one of the ranges listed in the browse lists.
*If you have the application number, you should be able to find it in one of the ranges listed in the browse lists.


==== Unable to Find Your Ancestor?  ====
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor?  ===


*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.  
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.  
*Look in the folders for the year that your family member might have joined the Association.
*Look in the folders for the year that your family member might have joined the Association.


{{FHL Search Tip
{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Texas, Societies|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Texas Archives and Libraries]]. For additional information about this state see the wiki article [[Texas Genealogy]].}}
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== Known Issues with This Collection  ==
== Known Issues with This Collection  ==
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== Related Wiki Articles  ==
== Related Wiki Articles  ==


*[[Texas Genealogy|Texas]]  
*[[Texas Genealogy]]  
*[[Texas Societies]]
*[[Texas Societies]]


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== Citation for This Collection ==
== Citations for This Collection ==


The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.  
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.


{{Collection citation | text= "Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Membership Applications, 1892-2010." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Austin.}}  
'''Collection Citation''':<br>
{{Collection citation | text= "Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Membership Applications, 1892-2010." Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Austin.}} <br><br>


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=== Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection  ===


[[Category:Texas|Societies]]
[[Category:Texas|Societies]]
TimothyNB
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