"Speak their names and gently touch the souls of our ancestors."
The Order is composed of, and limited to, individuals lineally descended from a person who was an "Ancient Planter" who arrived in Virginia prior to the spring of 1616, remained for a period of three years, and received a grant of land. We meet twice a year once electronically and once in person, rotating between North Carolina and Virginia. The meetings shall be held on the first Saturday of May and the last Saturday of October. Our members reside across the United States, and several local Branches of the Order exist which have been organized to hold their own social events.
Membership in the Order is by proven descent from a qualifying Ancient Planter, and must be fully documented using standard genealogical proofs which are subject to the acceptance of the Order's Registrar. Approved papers from other lineage societies are not accepted by the Order. Persons unknown to members of the society may submit the name of their ancestor and inquire regarding membership. Such inquiries are welcome, and should be addressed to:
Jo Betts Baxley
Registrar - ODAP
Membership in the Order is by proven descent from a qualifying Ancient Planter, and must be fully documented using standard genealogical proofs which are subject to the acceptance of the Order's Registrar. Approved papers from other lineage societies are not accepted by the Order. Persons unknown to members of the society may submit the name of their ancestor and inquire regarding membership. Such inquiries are welcome, and should be addressed to:
Jo Betts Baxley
Registrar - ODAP