How to Join

For information on how to join the Tennessee Valley Chapter SAR, inquire  directly to the Chapter Registrar, Ray Cassell below: 

Ray V. Cassell

TVC Registrar

225 Knotting Place

Madison, AL 35758

rvcassell@gmail.com

256-323-1261 Cell 

SAR Member Eligibility

The applicant must be a citizen of good repute in the community and the lineal descendant of an ancestor who was always unfailing in loyalty to the cause of American independence. The patriot ancestor must have rendered acceptable service by overt acts of resistance to the authority of Great Britain. The patriot’s service and line of descent must be documented through acceptable references.

Researching Your Patriot Ancestor

The first step toward joining the SAR is finding and identifying your patriot ancestor. The resources listed below to give you a good foothold for your journey toward membership. Also, links to the SAR Patriot Research System (PRS) and the DAR Genealogical Research System are given below.

Alabama Patriot Database

Suggested Websites for On-Line Genealogical Research

Preparation and Documentation of SAR Applications

SAR Application Worksheet

Although SAR members will assist prospective members in gathering the necessary documentation to prove lineage and service of the patriot ancestor, we generally do not do in-depth research for prospective members.