What are the SAR and the DAR?
The Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution are two national lineage societies that honor and recognize patriot contributions to the American Revolution. As part of that, they are interested in Spain’s involvement in the American Revolution and are reaching out to descendants of all Spanish soldiers to research their lineage and apply for society membership. Some activities recognized by the SAR and the DAR include service in the Spanish military, service in the militia, service as Indian auxiliaries, making voluntary contributions to defray expenses of the War, Spanish cowboys (in Texas) who drove cattle to feed the American colonial troops, and mission priests who lead public prayers on behalf of Spain’s support of the American Revolution (SAR only).
