Directory of Lineage Resources
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Lineage societies are those founded by, and for the descendants of, noted ancestors who were primarily engaged in a historic event - such as a war or battle, the birth of a new state, country, or town, an immigration, or any other event that is heralded in the history books. The Society causes can be philanthropic, historical, genealogical, or educational; however, their objectives are generally to foster the memory and ideals of their ancestors for which the Society was founded. Historically, membership in a lineage society is limited to those of lineal blood descent to an ancestor acceptable to the Society. Membership in a Clan is offered to those bearing the same blood name as the clan or that of an accepted Sept; or those who have a proven ancestor who bore the clan name.
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Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, Illinois Chapter
http://ildfpa.homestead.com/
Features the chapter's history and relation with the National Society, DFPA. Includes meeting calendar, membership information and qualifications, links, and contact details. -
The Illinois St. Andrew Society
http://www.chicagoscots.org/
Organized in 1854 to sustain the Scottish heritage, and to assist fellow Scottish immigrants. Offers programs for Scottish genealogy, history, and business, as well as the Scottish Home for elderly Scots. Newsletter, membership qualifications, photos, events, and list of famous and infamous American Scots.
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