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|title=Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Membership Applications, 1892-2010 | |title=Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Membership Applications, 1892-2010 | ||
|location=United States | |location=United States | ||
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== Collection Time Period == | == Collection Time Period == | ||
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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a lineage based organization and as such, its members must prove their descent from | 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. It is located in the society's headquarters in Austin, Texas. | ||
Lineage books and pedigree files usually accompany the application and may include copies of vital records submitted as documentation. | Lineage books and pedigree files usually accompany the application and may include copies of vital records submitted as documentation. | ||
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Image:Texas Daughters of the Republic of Texas Membership Applications (11-0183) DGS 4751340_52.jpg | Image:Texas Daughters of the Republic of Texas Membership Applications (11-0183) DGS 4751340_52.jpg | ||
Image:Texas Daughters of the Republic of Texas Membership Applications (11-0183) DGS 4751340_53.jpg | Image:Texas Daughters of the Republic of Texas Membership Applications (11-0183) DGS 4751340_53.jpg | ||
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Key genealogical facts included in the application forms and lineages include: | Key genealogical facts included in the application forms and lineages include: | ||
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== Record History == | == Record History == | ||
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a lineage society which acts as custodians for several historical sites in Texas, including the Alamo. | The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a lineage society which acts as custodians for several historical sites in Texas, including the Alamo and the French Legation. Any woman having attained her 16th birthday is eligible for membership and must be a lineal descendant of a man or women who rendered loyal service for Texas prior to the consummation of the Annexation Agreement of the Republic of Texas with the with the United States of American on February 19, 1846. Ancestors must have also been Texas land grant owners, other early Texas residents, soldiers, sailors, and civil officers who either helped establish Texas Independence or assisted the Republic of Texas in maintaining its independence prior to this date. These records consist of 1,525 booklets containing membership applications, ancestor’s service descriptions, lineages and supplementary affidavits and documentation.<br> | ||
=== Why this Record Was Created === | === Why this Record Was Created === | ||
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== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
[http://www.drtinfo.org/membership Daughters of the Republic of Texas] | The [http://www.drtinfo.org/membership Daughters of the Republic of Texas] | ||
== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
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== Sources of Information for This Collection == | == Sources of Information for This Collection == | ||
<!--bibdescbegin-->Texas. Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Membership Applications, 1892-2010, Austin, Texas. <!--bibdescend--> | <!--bibdescbegin-->Texas. Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Membership Applications, 1892-2010, Austin, Texas. <!--bibdescend--> | ||
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[[Category:Texas|Societies]] | [[Category:Texas|Societies]] | ||