Eligibility

• Any woman eighteen years of age or older, of good character and who is descended from an ancestor who rendered civil, military or naval service to our country during the years of 1784 to 1815 inclusive, shall be eligible for membership, provided that the applicant shall be acceptable to the Society, and shall take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
• Children up to the age of 21 years may join this Society and shall be known as “Juniors” of the National Society of United States Daughters of 1812.
• Join Us! Please complete our Membership Interest Form and you will be contacted about the next steps.
• Find a Chapter Near You!
• United States Daughters of 1812 Brochure

Genealogy
Applications for membership require accepted proof documents.

• Genealogy Worksheet
• Examples of Patriots’ Service
• Resource for locating Expeditionists during Jefferson and Madison presidencies
• Some Resources for Patriots’ Service:
  • National, State and Town Records of elected and appointed officials
  • Military Service Rosters
  • Pension Records
  • Era Newspapers
  • National, State and Local Archives

Databases

• Approved Ancestors – This directory displays all approved Ancestors. It is not a comprehensive listing of all who may qualify for service during 1784 to 1815 inclusive.
  Please visit 1812 Memorial Library for ordering and research options.
• 1812 Memorial Library Holdings – The catalog provides possible sources for proving your patriot ancestor.
• Real Daughters and Real Granddaughters – This resource represents the many female descendants of patriots rending service during the Society’s era. It contains more than 5,000 female descendants. It is not a comprehensive listing.