How to Join
Any man of the age of eighteen years, of good moral character and reputation and a citizen of the United States.
Who is lineally descended in the male line of either parent, from an ancestor who settled in any of the Colonies now included in the United States of America prior to 13 May 1657.
Background
During the first half of the 17th century, a great migration of colonists set out from Europe to seek freedom in a new land. In tiny ships they crossed the gray Atlantic to carve out settlements on the east coast of what is now the United States.
Membership
Any man of the age of 18 years, of good moral character and reputation, and a citizen of the United States, who is lineally descended, in the male line of either parent, from an ancestor who settled in any of the colonies...
Publications
The Bulletin
Each year in the Spring and Fall Associates receive a 32-page issue of the Bulletin, the Order's official publication. The full range of news about what the Order and State Societies are doing is reported in detail. In addition, historical articles written by Associates are featured.
Register of Lineages of Associates
Not since 1926 has The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America compiled such a complete record of the names and genealogical data of every Associate from General Order Number 1 in 1896 to General order Number 4967! The new Register of Lineages of Associates is a landmark publication featuring the lineage of each Associate and identification of each Founder and Patriot Ancestor.
This elegant, hardback Four Volume set of valuable genealogical data will be prized for years not only by libraries and genealogical societies, but by all students of American genealogy and by those whose families are recorded therein for posterity. Printed by Genealogical Publishing Company of Baltimore.
The Register - Volume 5
Register of Lineages of Associates, 4968-5383
Not since 1926 has The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America compiled such a complete record of the names and genealogical data of every Associate from General Order Number 1 in 1896 to General order Number 4967! The new Register of Lineages of Associates is a landmark publication featuring the lineage of each Associate and identification of each Founder and Patriot Ancestor.
This elegant, hardback Four Volume set of valuable genealogical data will be prized for years not only by libraries and genealogical societies, but by all students of American genealogy and by those whose families are recorded therein for posterity. Printed by Genealogical Publishing Company of Baltimore.
Please go to our Online Store to place an order for Volume 5 or to let us know of your interest in Volumes 1 - 4.
Announcement
SECOND REVISED EDITION Founders of Early American Families - Now Available
The original 370 page edition of Founders of Early American Families, published in 1975, was rapidly sold out. It contained historical information about some 3,300 male heads of families who emigrated to the 13 original colonies from 1607 to 1657.
The Revised Edition of 468 pages, published in 1985, also sold out, was re-printed in 1993 and has been out of print since 1999. It featured data on about 4,400 emigrants - plus a history of The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America, eligibility requirements, a roster of current members, an interesting discussion of where early colonists came from, illustrations of prominent colonists and early residences that may be visited today, data on Coats of Arms and a valuable guide to further genealogical research.
The new Second Revised Edition of 491 pages contains 90 more Founder names plus all of the Founder family data in the 1985 Edition, a roster of current members, Governors, General Officers and a list of all past Governors General of the Order.
Family historians and genealogists will find this book an invaluable addition to their library. It is priced at $35.00, including shipping and handling.
Please go to our Online Store to place an order for Founders of Early American Families