Tag Archives: Lineage Societies

The Order of the First Crusade: A Genealogical and Fraternal Curiosity

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Don Taylor

Founded in 1923 and incorporated in 1934, the Order of the First Crusade was a little-known American hereditary society requiring proven descent from leaders of the First Crusade of 1096. Its official booklet offers genealogists and students of fraternal orders a rare glimpse into early 20th-century lineage standards, symbolism, and historical memory. Continue reading →

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Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor (DFAW)

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Don Taylor

Application Submitted – DFAW I’ve been doing genealogy for quite a number of years.  And I think I’ve done well.  However, in some respects the “proof of the pudding” is acceptance into a lineage society.  Also, one of the biggest … Continue reading →

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