Whether you’re looking to join a lineage society, research your ancestry, or simply learn more about American history, I hope this site becomes a favorite destination.


The Military Order of the Stars and Bars, founded in 1889, honors Confederate officers and their descendants, focusing on historical preservation, genealogy, and patriotism while…

The National Society Dames of the Court of Honor honors descendants of recognized military and civil service figures from early America, promoting genealogical research and…

The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, established in 1915, honors women with colonial ancestry, promoting genealogical preservation, education, historic preservation, and commemoration of early…

The Noble Society of Celts, founded in 1993, unites individuals of Celtic descent to preserve heritage, support genealogical research, and foster international fellowship, celebrating Celtic…

I’m Carole Gunst and I created this site to share what I learn as I research my ancestors and lineage societies. I’m a member of the DAR, NSCDA, Jamestowne Society, the Society of the Ark and the Dove, National Society of US Daughters of 1812, and several others. I hope you enjoy this site as much as I enjoy working on it.