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Any woman having attained her sixteenth (16th) birthday is
eligible for membership, provided she is personally acceptable
to The 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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