Eligibility:
You are a Thornton resident with a Revolutionary ancestor who served in any capacity (see below) during the war; OR
You do not live in Thornton but have a Revolutionary ancestor who served in or on behalf of Thornton.
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Guidelines and Resources for Submissions
Submission Guidelines:
All submissions must be documented with reliable sources. See Guidelines for Submissions.
Resources:
Check out Tracing New Englanders in the Revolutionary War with 19 pages of sources and links to help you with your research.
Accepted submissions will be posted on this page.
Consistent with DAR requirements,
the following types of service are acceptable:
Military
Continental Army, state troops, navy, militia, or privateers.
Civil Service
Signers of the Declaration of Independence,
members of committees of safety, or state/local officials.
Patriotic Service
Rendering material aid, such as paying a supply tax, furnishing supplies, taking the oath of allegiance, or nursing.
What is acceptable service?
Coming soon!
