Society of Descendants of the Conquest
The Society of Descendants of the Conquest is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Augustan Society, Inc. Online data is here.
This society was organized to further interest in the study of the Conquest and the individuals involved. Scholarly and genealogical data gathered are submitted to The Augustan Omnibus and the Family of Augustans project.
The society is governed by a Dean, appointed by and answerable to the President of the Augustan Society.
Membership in the society is open to those who meet the following qualifications for each class of membership:
- Conqueror class members must show a proven lineage to William the Conqueror; or
- Companion class members must show a proven lineage to one of William's recognized companions.
Petitioners may apply for both classes simultaneously for the same price. The entry fee is $100 for one or two classes at once; $50 for adding a class later; plus a genealogist's fee of $5/generation for each lineage submitted, including corrections and extensions. No fees need attach for lineages or portions of lineages already recognized by The Augustan Society, and a credit will be issued for any such duplication.
 | The arms of the SDC is an inescutcheon Gules ... four swords Argent ... two crowns ... two lions passant Or, upon the shield of The Augustan Society, as shown to the left. Note: Need the correct blazon here. |
 | The insignia of the SDC is a lapel pin of the inescutcheon described above, as shown to the left. Informally, this may be worn on the left lapel. Augustan Society members may wear the pin on the ribbon of the Medal of Membership when appropriate. |
All members, in whichever category, must submit the entry fee, and will receive the certificate of membership and the insignia of the Society. Members may belong to more than one class.
