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250 years later, DAR helps trace family roots to the Revolution
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Caitrin Assaf , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this organization and its efforts are available from the source, which is based in the nation's capital and has a historic library with extensive resources.
A volunteer organization is working to help people discover their family's potential role in the founding of the United States. This group has a large collection of historical information, including family stories and genealogy resources. To be part of this organization, individuals must show a direct link to an ancestor from the Revolutionary era.
This ancestor does not have to have been a soldier, but rather someone who assisted in some way. Further details about this organization and its efforts are available from the source, which is based in the nation's capital and has a historic library with extensive resources.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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