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Princess Amelia Sophia Eleanor of Hanover
Jean-Baptiste Vann Loo circa 1738
Jean-Baptiste Vann Loo circa 1738
Membership Eligibility:
The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century bylaws state the following criteria of membership to the Society.
Section 1: Any woman eighteen years of age or over of good moral character is eligible for membership, provided she has been invited by the Society, is eligible through birth parents or adopted parents if there is a blood relationship to the applicant, and is the lineal descendant of an ancestor who lived and served prior to 1701 in one of the Original Colonies in the geographical area of the present United States of America. Lineal descendant shall mean direct legal blood descendant. No person may enter the Society under known false lineage records.
The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century bylaws state the following criteria of membership to the Society.
Section 1: Any woman eighteen years of age or over of good moral character is eligible for membership, provided she has been invited by the Society, is eligible through birth parents or adopted parents if there is a blood relationship to the applicant, and is the lineal descendant of an ancestor who lived and served prior to 1701 in one of the Original Colonies in the geographical area of the present United States of America. Lineal descendant shall mean direct legal blood descendant. No person may enter the Society under known false lineage records.
For Chapter Information contact:
Princess Amelia Chapter, Colonial Dames XVII Century
P.O. Box 16944, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035
Also visit the national website: www.colonialdames17c.org
For Chapter Information contact:
Princess Amelia Chapter, Colonial Dames XVII Century
P.O. Box 16944, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035
Also visit the national website: www.colonialdames17c.org