The following are the eligibility requirements under the National Bylaws to become a member of the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution: "Any boy or girl under the sage of twenty-two is eligible for membership in the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution who is lineally descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty, rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, Civil Officer, or recognized patriot in one of the several colonies or states, or the U.S., provided that the applicant is personally acceptable to the Society." Article III, National Bylaws.