Article III of the National Bylaws of the National Society Children of the American Revolution specifies the eligibility requirements to become a member:

"Any boy or girl under the age of twenty-one is eligible for membership in the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution who is lineally descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty, rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or recognized patriot in one of the several Colonies or States, or of the United States, provided that the applicant is personally acceptable to the Society."

Anyone in the southwestern area of Washington is invited to join the Randolph Lawson Society of the Children of the American Revolution. The Society also has members in Indiana, Oregon, and California. If you are interested in joining the Society, send an e-mail message to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or by telephone 360-978-4301 for more information.