"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 1616, remained for a period of three years, and received a grant of land. We meet in the spring of each year in Raleigh, North Carolina, and in the autumn at Williamsburg, Virginia. 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 invitation. Descent from a qualifying Ancient Planter must be fully documented using standard genealogical proofs which are subject to the acceptance of the Order's Genealogist. Persons unknown to members of the society may submit the name of their ancestor with a curriculum vitae or other biographical information. An invitation may then be issued. An invitation is valid for one year from the date it is issued. Such inquiries are welcome, and should be addressed to:
Jo Betts Baxley
Registrar - ODAP
Membership in the Order is by invitation. Descent from a qualifying Ancient Planter must be fully documented using standard genealogical proofs which are subject to the acceptance of the Order's Genealogist. Persons unknown to members of the society may submit the name of their ancestor with a curriculum vitae or other biographical information. An invitation may then be issued. An invitation is valid for one year from the date it is issued. Such inquiries are welcome, and should be addressed to:
Jo Betts Baxley
Registrar - ODAP