Resources about Black, Brown and Indigenous Patriots in the American Revolution
African American Participation in the American Revolution
Thousands of African Americans, both free persons of color and enslaved, supported the American Revolution. Estimates range from 5,000, to over 10,000, African Americans participated in the Revolution in various ways. African Americans fought in every major battle in the Revolution, beginning April 19, 1775, and continuing on through Yorktown. They served in the Continental Army, in militias and at sea. The SAR welcomes as members proven descendants of Black Patriots who, by force of arms or rendering material aid, contributed to the Patriot cause.
There are many resources available to assist you in researching your Black Patriot Ancestor. Some are linked here, as well some background information. We also present a few SAR members’ stories of their African American Patriot Ancestor. Please contact your local SAR chapter for help in documenting your SAR lineage. Other SAR members have expertise in this specialized genealogical research and are ready to assist local chapters. Please join us in celebrating the contributions of your African American ancestor to the Patriot cause by becoming a member of the SAR.
John L. Dodd President General 2023-2024
Forgotten Patriot: Pvt. Cuffee Clapp Grandison by Ric Murphy
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Free African Americans in Colonial Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland and Delaware
Forgotten Patriots Project of the Society of the First African Families of English America
Additional Resources
History Channel
American Battlefields Trust
PBS
Spanish Ties to the American Revolution
The Patriots who supported the American Revolution were not only hardy New Englanders or resourceful Southern backwoodsmen. Many other groups aided the Patriot cause. King Carlos III of Spain supported the Revolution so many in Spanish North America advanced the Patriot cause by overt acts of resistance to Great Britain’s authority.
The SAR welcomes as members proven descendants of the Spanish army or colonial militia who served in a presidio or garrison in what is presently the United States of America, as well as those who made a donativo contribution or served under Gen. Bernardo de Galvez, including participating in the cattle drive from Texas to help feed the Patriots. Please see our Genealogy policies for qualifying categories of service. Spanish forces also served in Cuba and other portions of the Carribean. The SAR recently added this category as eligible for membership.
There are many resources available to assist you in researching your Hispanic Patriot Ancestor. Some are linked here. We also present a few SAR members’ stories of their Hispanic Patriot Ancestor. Please contact your local SAR chapter for help in documenting your SAR lineage. Other SAR members have expertise in this specialized genealogical research and are ready to assist local chapters. Please join us in celebrating the contributions of your ancestor to the Patriot cause by becoming a member of the SAR.
John L. Dodd
President General 2023-2024
Flores de Abrego Video Link
Thomas Jackson Video Link
Jesse O. Villarreal Video Link
Additional Resources
Galvez Statue Project by the Texas Society SAR
Spain and the American Revolution: New Approaches and Perspectives
Familysearch.org’s Wiki Page
Spanish Soldiers Link
Spain in the Revolution Link
Selections from the Collection Video: Pattern 1753 Spanish Pistol
Past meetengs 2024
Compratiots,
The Redlands Chapter of SAR Color Guard marched in the Veterans Day Parade in Redlands on Monday November 11, 2024. It begin at 9:00 from Redlands Senior High School at Citrus and Redlands Blvd and end at Jennie Davis Park. There was a ceremony at 10:30 by the American Legion Post #106. Thank You John, Charlie and Don.
Patriotically,
Brian Christie
President
Sons of the American Revolution
Redlands SAR Chapter Meeting
Saturday, October the 19th, 2024
8:30pm AM (PST)
Location:Shawn’s office,1200 California St., Redlands CA 92374
The program:
Compatriots,
Our October Redlands Chapter SAR meeting was Saturday, October the 19th, 2024 at Shawn Prices Office building located at 1200 California St., Conference Room, Redlands, CA 92374.
Our program included a presentation on a famous Compatriot John Chapman also known as Johnny Appleseeds. The program was entitled “Sewing Seeds for a New Nation". Compatriot Boatright was assisting with apple related food.
June, Jult & Aug off Off for the summer
Redlands SAR Chapter Meeting
Saturday, May 18, 2024
8:30pm AM (PST)
Location:Shawn’s office,1200 California St., Redlands CA 92374
The program included a reading of a selected 250 Min. article and Shawn Price reviewed a new option to locate your ancestors in cemeteries via FamilySearch.org.
Redlands SAR Chapter Meeting
Saturday, APRIL 20, 2024
8:30pm AM (PST)
Location: Shawn Price conference room - 1200 California St., Redlands CA 92374
Redlands SAR Chapter Meeting
Saturday, March 9th, 2024
8:30pm AM (PST)
Location: Shawn Price conference room - 1200 California St., Redlands CA 92374
Chapter Members:
The special Chapter meeting this Saturday, 9th March at 8:30 at 1200 California St., Conference room, Redlands, CA was also on zoom for those who could not physically attend.
This was an important meeting for the members to express their thought on the status of the Chapter.
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