The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was founded October 11, 1890 for historic, educational and patriotic purposes. "Any woman is eligible for membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution who is not less than eighteen years of age, and who is descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty to the cause of American Independence, served as a sailor, or a soldier or civil officer in one of the several Colonies or States, or in the United Colonies or States as a recognized patriot or rendered material aid thereto; provided the applicant is personally acceptable to the society." NSDAR Bylaws: Article III, Section 1.