Our Patriot Ancestors
Listed below are the Patriot ancestors of our chapter members. American Revolutionary War Patriots include signers of the Declaration of Independence, members of local and state militias, members of the Continental Army or Continental Navy, men and women who rendered other types of aid to the cause of American independence, and those taking oaths of loyalty. With a few exceptions, military service began with the Battle of Lexington (19 April 1775) and ended when the British evacuated New York (26 November 1783). Patriots may have also provided civil service, conducting public business in the newly formed American states.
| BBD - Bombadier | NONCOM - Non-Commissioned Officer | |
| CPL - Corporal | PVT - Private | |
| CAPT - Captain | PS - Patriotic Service | |
| CS - Civil Service | SOL - Soldier (no details known) | |
| LT - Lieutenant | SMN - Seaman | |
| MM - Minute Man |
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Knight Bowles, MM, PS |
David McNary, PVT, PS |
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution