Apply for a New Line Membership

New Line Lineage Membership

This application is for those whose family is a direct descendant of a Dutch native or resident of a North American Dutch settlement prior to 1675 and whose family, past or present, has never been a member of the Holland Society.  If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. These applications may have to be verified by a certified genealogist prior to approval by the Board of Trustees.

Please note: We do not accept online database family trees from ancestry.com, familysearch.org or any other Family History platform nor DNA as supporting documentation for new line applicants

Please complete the following two forms. The first form contains personal information, and the second form allows you to list the details of your direct line ancestry.

As a reference on how to fill in an Application, please see this sample based on Humphrey Bogart’s application.

You may submit your application digitally below.

Please download Holland Society New Line Application if you would like to submit it manually or use it as a worksheet

We would like to suggest that you keep a copy of all of your work.

Application Guideline

Proposer and Seconder Form

Character Reference (required)

Digital Application for Membership

I am applying for membership in the Holland Society of New York by submitting this application.  I provide evidence of my eligibility through my direct descent. If admitted, I pledge to promote and support the Society and adhere to its Constitution and By-laws.

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I hereby apply for membership to the Holland Society of New York.  I present my proof of eligibility based on my direct descent from :

Applicant Name *

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Last

My Ancestor: *

Your New Netherland residing ancestor

My ancestor was (please mark all that apply)

• a Dutch native or Dutch resident of New York or the American colonies (now a part of the United States) prior to or during the year 1675
• a person who possessed the right of Dutch citizenship within Dutch settlements in North America prior to or during the year 1675
• a resident of a Dutch settlement in North America prior to or during the year 1675
• a Dutch citizen, one of whose descendants became a member of this Society prior to June 16th, 1886
• a Dutchman who was called to this country as a Dutch-speaking Domine during the Colonial Period

Residential Address

Email *

Phone *

Alternative Address

Occupation

Place and Date of Birth

Name of Spouse

Place and Date of Marriage

Applicant's Child's Name and Date of Birth

Applicant's Child's Name and Date of Birth

Applicant's Child's Name and Date of Birth

Applicant's Child's Name and Date of Birth

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by typing my name and submitting this, I hereby apply to the Holland Society

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Generation Two: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father *

Date and place of birth *

Date and place of death *

Mother's Name *

Date and place of birth *

Date and place of death *

Date and Place of Marriage *

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

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Generation Three: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 6 files.

Generation Four: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 6 files.

Generation Five: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 6 files.

Generation Six: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 6 files.

Generation Seven: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 6 files.

Generation Eight: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

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Generation Nine: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 6 files.

Generation Ten: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 6 files.

Generation Eleven: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 6 files.

Generation Twelve: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):sdf

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 6 files.

Generation Thirteen: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 6 files.

Generation Fourteen: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 6 files.

Generation Fifteen: I am the child of (direct line ancestor):

Father:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Mother:

Date and place of birth

Date and place of death

Date and Place of Marriage

Supporting Documentation - at least 3 documents of proof need to be submitted.

List such documentation as birth, death, and marriage certificates, family bibles, church records, or wills, probate, or other legal papers.

File Upload

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