The Colonial Dames of America
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The Colonial Dames of America is an American organization composed of women who are legitimate descended from an ancestor who lived in British-America from 1607-1775, and was of service to the colonies by either holding public office, being in the military, or serving the Colonies in some other "eligible" way.
The National Headquarters is presently at Mount Vernon Hotel Museum in New York, which was purchased by the CDA in 1924.
[edit] History
The organization was founded in 1890, shortly before the founding of two similar societies, The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America and the Colonial Dames XVII Century. The National Society of Colonial Dames was founded by those who were descendants of illegitimate children of Benjamin Franklin, both legitimate and illegitimate ancestors are accepted in this organization. Colonial Dames of America only accepts women who descend from legitimate heirs. Colonial Dames XVII Century focuses on ancestors who served during the 17th century in America.
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