The General Society of the War of 1812 has established guidelines governing inquiries that are received for genealogical information from our archives.
Ancestor research is limited to research within the applications filed with the General Society. It does not involve extensive research into the War of 1812 or any participant in the War of 1812.
The archives consist primarily of copies of the applications filed with the State Societies since 1892. Very little additional information is available at the General Society. Copies of supporting documents for the applications are kept at the State Societies: The General Society only receives a copy of the original application.
The archives will not supply information from our records concerning any member living, without that member’s prior written authorization for us to release such data. No ancestral information or supporting documentation will be released without the written approval of that individual. Our Historian General is free to use his own judgment about the release of data regarding our deceased members.
Inquiries and accompanying checks may be mailed to:
Jefferson M. Moak
Historian General
3713 Seminole Drive
Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
Email: jmmoak@gmail.com
A reply should be forthcoming within one month. It will however contain whatever information is available and copies of documents that, in the opinion of the Historian General, may be released. Should no information be found, you will be so informed. Interest in our archives is appreciated.
updated 10/17/2025
