Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Membership Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records

Collection Time Period
This collection contains membership applications covering the years 1892-2010.

Record Description
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.

Record Content
Key genealogical facts included in the application forms and lineages include:


 * Applicant’s name
 * Name of ancestor
 * Birthplace of ancestor
 * Texas residence of ancestor
 * Applicant’s birthplace
 * Genealogical information about applicant’s ancestors
 * Description of ancestors’ military service

How to Use the Record
The digital collection is a browse collection. It 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. Another option is to look in the folders for the year that your family member might have joined the Association.

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 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.

Why this Record Was Created
The Association website, which is linked in the “Related Websites” section of this article includes a list entitled “our ancestors” that lists ancestors of members of the Association, and their birth and death information.

Record Reliability
The information in the records is usually reliable, but is depends upon the accuracy of applicant.

Related Websites
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Related Wiki Articles
Texas Societies

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Examples of Source Citations for a Record in This Collection

 * United States. Bureau of the Census. 12th census, 1900, digital images, From FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org: September 29, 2006), Arizona Territory, Maricopa, Township 1, East Gila, Salt River Base and Meridian; sheet 9B, line 71
 * Mexico, Distrito Federal, Catholic Church Records, 1886-1933, digital images, from FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org: April 22, 2010), Baptism of Adolfo Fernandez Jimenez, 1 Feb. 1910, San Pedro Apóstol, Cuahimalpa, Distrito Federal, Mexico, film number 0227023

Sources of Information for This Collection
Texas. Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Membership Applications, 1892-2010, Austin, Texas.