Our Legacy
Chartered on August 28, 1984, the Alexander Majors Chapter of the Missouri Society, SAR, was named for the grandson of Beal Kelly, a veteran of the Revolutionary War. By today’s standards, Alexander Majors himself would have been eligible for SAR membership.
As the founder of a pioneering freight company, Majors played a stellar role in establishing commerce and transportation routes between the Western boundary of the United States and the Southwestern regions of the continent. His contributions to the development of Kansas City and his steadfast code of ethics made his name the natural choice for a chapter located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Our Roots
Our first meetings were held at the restored antebellum farmhouse at 83rd Street and State Line Road—Alexander Majors’ original home. We began with fourteen charter members, a dedicated group of transfers and dual-members committed to the SAR mission.
Mission & Purpose
The Sons of the American Revolution is a patriotic, historical, and educational organization. Our core objectives include:
Preservation:
Honoring the memory of those who achieved American independence through service and sacrifice.
Fellowship:
Uniting the descendants of revolutionary patriots.
Education:
Inspiring the community with a profound reverence for the principles of government founded by our forefathers.
Research:
Encouraging historical research pertaining to the American Revolution.
Patriotism:
Fostering true patriotism toward those that gave us our Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Independent Supreme Court.
Legacy:
Remembering the past by supporting those in the present to leave a record for future generations.
Membership & Eligibility
Do You Have a Patriot Ancestor?
Membership is open to any man 18 years or older who is a lineal descendant of an ancestor who rendered service in the cause of American Independence.
Qualification is easy:
- A male citizen of good repute.
- At least 18 years old.
- A lineal descendant of a patriot who supported American independence, proving it with documented evidence like birth/marriage certificates, and get sponsored by two current members.
Your Local history
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, undergo to support it,”
Thomas Paine
Alexander Majors Chapter SAR 