Become a Member
Being a member of the Wisconsin Society Colonial Dames XVII Century is fun, interesting, and rewarding! Membership honors and preserves the legacy of our ancestors, as well as discovers new "cousins."
Are you eligible to join? Here are the criteria for membership to the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century as stated in the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century pamphlet:
"Any woman of good moral character, eighteen years of age or over, is eligible for membership, provided she has been invited by the Society and is the lineal descendant of an ancestor who lived and served prior to 1701 in one of the Original Colonies in the geographical area of the present United States of America. Documentary proof of an ancestor's service prior to 1701 is required."
Are you eligible to join? Here are the criteria for membership to the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century as stated in the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century pamphlet:
"Any woman of good moral character, eighteen years of age or over, is eligible for membership, provided she has been invited by the Society and is the lineal descendant of an ancestor who lived and served prior to 1701 in one of the Original Colonies in the geographical area of the present United States of America. Documentary proof of an ancestor's service prior to 1701 is required."
18 Categories of Eligible Service (including both female and male ancestors)
- Historic Founder of Jamestown or Historic Founder of any of the Original Colonies.
- Member of the London, Plymouth, or Virginia Companies who came to the colonies to live.
- Colonial Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Deputy Governor, or Colonial Officer.
- Member of the House of Burgesses.
- Member or Delegate to the Council of the Assembly.
- Deputy or Representative to the General Court.
- All civil and church officials and services.
- Founder or Trustee of any College or School.
- Minister of the Gospel or Commissary of the Bishops of London.
- Member of the Council of Safety of 1689.
- Signer of the Mayflower Compact.
- Member of the House of Deputies.
- All Professions, Trades, and Crafts.
- All Military and Naval services of the Colonies.
- Any person who furnished funds or supplies.
- Member of the Provincial Congress.
- Landowner, Freeman, or Planter.
- Headright, Transportee
If you would like to inquire about membership, please contact us.