The Oath of Fidelity and Support was an oath swearing allegiance to the state of Maryland and denying allegiance and obedience to Great Britain. As enacted by the Maryland General Assembly in 1777, all persons holding any office of profit or trust, including attorneys at law, and all voters were required to take the oath no later than March 1, 1778.[1][2] It was signed by 3136 residents of Montgomery and Washington counties.[3]
Being a direct descendant of a signer of the oath is sufficient condition to join the Daughters of the American Revolution.