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Any woman having attained her sixteenth (16th) birthday is
eligible for membership, provided she is personally acceptable to
DRT and is a lineal descendant of a man or woman who rendered
loyal service for Texas prior to the consummation of the
Annexation Agreement of the Republic of Texas with the United
States of America on the nineteenth day of February, eighteen
hundred forty-six (19 February 1846).
Proof submitted by an applicant shall include documentation on the
applicant's ancestor. Any date cited on the membership
applications shall be documented. The applicant must furnish
acceptable proof of her lineal descent from a man or woman who
served in any of the following capacities:
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As a colonist with Austin's Old Three Hundred, or any colonies
authorized under the Spanish or Mexican governments before the
Texas Revolution or those authorized by the Congress of the
Republic of Texas.
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As an officer or private in the service of the Colonies or of
the Republic of Texas.
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As a loyal resident, male or female, regardless of age, who
established residence in Texas prior to the nineteenth day of
February, eighteen hundred forty-six (19 February 1846).
("Loyal" shall be interpreted to mean that he or she had not
been proved disloyal. A loyal resident, regardless of age, gave
the service of residing in Texas and aiding in its settlement.
"Service" shall be interpreted to mean "resident" or
"military.")
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As a recipient of a land grant authorized by the Provisional
Government of the Republic of Texas. Those grants include "Toby
Scrips;" head rights, first, second, third, and fourth class;
preemption grants; land scrips; colony contracts; bounty
certificates; and donation certificates.
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