Membership Eligibility
Any person eighteen (18) years of age or older who can prove lineal descent from an ancestor who was a resident of the Virginia Colony on or prior to 31 December 1699 is eligible for membership provided they are acceptable to the Membership Committee. See below for a list of approved record copies you may use in lieu of documentation. Lineal descent (descendant) shall mean blood relative in the direct line of descent. Legal adoption shall not qualify for lineal descent.
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We welcome membership inquires. Prospective members may apply for membership and/or may be invited to join by the membership committee.
Admissions
The candidate may request information or request to join by our CONTACT US link. The SDVAFF will email you a Membership Inquiry Form or you may download the form below. Please complete the form and submit it to the email address or mailing address listed. Once the Membership Committee has voted on your membership you may submit your completed application. Please email us if you have any problems with the forms or have questions.
Membership Fees:
Life Membership + Application Fee + Registrar-Genealogist Fee = $360.00 (Grand Total)
If an application is not approved the $200 Lifetime membership fee will be refunded, $100 application and genealogist fee are not refundable. The Lifetime fee includes a certificate.
Prepare two checks as follows:
One check in the amount of $300, payable to “SDVAFF” and one check in the amount of $60, payable to the Registrar-Genealogist whose name is shown on the instructions.
No candidate will be enrolled as a member of the Organization until he/she has paid the applicable dues.
Membership Fees:
Life Membership + Application Fee + Registrar-Genealogist Fee = $360.00 (Grand Total)
If an application is not approved the $200 Lifetime membership fee will be refunded, $100 application and genealogist fee are not refundable. The Lifetime fee includes a certificate.
Prepare two checks as follows:
One check in the amount of $300, payable to “SDVAFF” and one check in the amount of $60, payable to the Registrar-Genealogist whose name is shown on the instructions.
No candidate will be enrolled as a member of the Organization until he/she has paid the applicable dues.
Membership Inquiry Form
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Record Copy Applications
Record copies from other lineage societies MAY be acceptable. Although this Society accepts record copies from other lineage societies, the Registrar - Genealogist reserves the right to request additional documentation in order to approve any application to this Society.
A Record Copy of an application must contain all original source citations. In order to make the application valid as a Record Copy, you must include all applications sufficient to make your collection of source materials known as though they were being reviewed for the first time. References to “see original application” or other similar wording do not accomplish this.
A Record Copy of an application must contain all original source citations. In order to make the application valid as a Record Copy, you must include all applications sufficient to make your collection of source materials known as though they were being reviewed for the first time. References to “see original application” or other similar wording do not accomplish this.
Supplemental Applications
Following admission to the Sons and Daughters of Virginia Founding Fathers under one proven ancestor, a Member may submit supplementals, which are papers that establish additional lines of descent from proven Virginia Colonial ancestors. The same application forms are used for submitting supplementals as for new member applications. Supplemental applications and guidelines are provided by the society or may be downloaded from this page.
Supplemental applications may be submitted for a fee of $20.00 each plus a $10 genealogist fee. If the application is not approved, $20 will be refunded. The genealogist fee is not refundable.
Certificates for supplementals may be purchased for $20.00.
Prepare two checks as follows:
For supplemental applications:
Please send one check for $20 payable to SDVAFF or $40 if a certificate is requested.
Second check made payable to the Registrar-Genealogist for $10.
Supplemental applications may be submitted for a fee of $20.00 each plus a $10 genealogist fee. If the application is not approved, $20 will be refunded. The genealogist fee is not refundable.
Certificates for supplementals may be purchased for $20.00.
Prepare two checks as follows:
For supplemental applications:
Please send one check for $20 payable to SDVAFF or $40 if a certificate is requested.
Second check made payable to the Registrar-Genealogist for $10.
Associate Members
HONORARY ASSOCIATE MEMBERS shall be those elected by the general membership who have made a significant contribution to the study and genealogy of early Virginia ancestry or history or who have been a significant benefactor of this organization. Lineal descent is not required. Honorary Associate members may be accorded all social privileges, but shall not be required to pay membership fees, issued membership numbers, hold office, serve on committees, or vote.
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