Documenting Your Lineage Society Application
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Documenting Your Lineage Society Application

By: Genealogical Publishing
July 7, 2025
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The Complete Guide to Lineage Societies

Prospective lineage society members often question how to present their evidence of eligibility. While the actual criteria vary from one society to another, it’s always best to present the proof as clearly and as specifically as possible for the society registrar to assess.

Dr. Kimberly Ormsby Nagy, author of The Complete Guide to Lineage Societies: The Who, What, Where, and How, has served as registrar (as well as president) of a number of lineage societies. Chapter Eight of her book explains how to complete the application, including recommendations for how to present the documentation. Click here to see more.  

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