Hereditary Societies in Connecticut

The Connecticut Society of Sons of the Revolution

2 April 1889

Objectives:
The objectives of this Society are patriotic, historical, educational, and designed to perpetuate the memory of those whose services and sacrifices during the Revolution achieved the independence of the American people; to inspire their descendants with a reverence for the principles of government established by our forefathers; to develop interest in the acquisition of artifacts; documents and landmarks marking events of the Revolution; and to promote a love for our Country and the principles on which it is founded.

Requirements:
Any male person of good character, and lineal descendant of one who, as a military, naval or marine officer, soldier, sailor, or marine, in actual service, under the authority of any of the thirteen Colonies or States or of the Continental Congress, and remaining always loyal to such authority, or a lineal descendant of one who signed the Declaration of Independence, or of one who, as a member of the Continental Congress, or of the Congress of any of the Colonies or States, or as an official appointed by or under the authority of any such legislative bodies, actually assisted in the establishment of American Independence by services rendered during the War of the Revolution, becoming thereby liable to conviction of treason against the Government of Great Britain, but remaining always loyal to the authority of the Colonies or States, or, who served honorably in a military or naval expedition against the British during the War of the Revolution under the authority of the French or Spanish Governments shall be eligible to membership in the Society. Both Senior and Junior (the latter under the age of eighteen years) memberships are available.

Leader and Membership Contacts:

National Site:
http://www.sr1776.org

Connecticut Site:
http://www.connecticutsr.org