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Who Are the Captain Daniel Vliet Chapter, NSDAR, Daughters

Members of the Captain Daniel Vliet Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR),​ are women a lot like you. Our common bond is our lineal descent from Patriots of the American Revolutionary War. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove this lineage is eligible to join. For more information about membership in this historic and vibrant organization check out Become a Member on the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution website. We will be pleased to assist you with the membership process and help you find ways to document your lineage.

What We Do

New Jersey Daughters, descendants of ordinary women and men who achieved extraordinary things, share a common bond of ancestry and are proud of their heritage and the role of their ancestors, who risked their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor in establishing our great country. We honor their sacrifices through the volunteer work of our members in the mission areas of DAR.

​Patriotism

​DAR members support American veterans and active-duty military personnel by providing many hours of volunteer service and financial support, along with award-winning handmade quilts. Care packages, phone cards, letters, and cards are sent to servicewomen and servicemen abroad, in support of DAR Project Patriot.
​ Learn more about how DAR members support patriotism.

Education

DAR members are passionate about education through the promotion of the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.), DAR Good Citizens, and Junior American Citizens. The National Society DAR and New Jersey State Society DAR also provide scholarships and awards to outstanding students, teachers, and members who work tirelessly to support their local schools. Learn more about how DAR members support ​education.

Historic Preservation

DAR members support historic preservation efforts through awards, grants, and contests.
Members participate in various projects to help preserve the cultural heritage of the United States, including preserving documents, buildings, and placing markers at locations of historic significance; most importantly our state house the Isaac Watson House. Learn more about how DAR members support historic preservation.​

Become a Member

The members of the Captain Daniel Vliet Chapter, NSDAR, welcome you to attend our meetings whether you are a visitor or a prospective member.
Do you have a Revolutionary War Patriot in your family tree? 

Captain Daniel Vliet Chapter, NSDAR, Patriots

Captain Daniel Vliet was born at Six Mile Run, now Franklin Park, Somerset County, New Jersey. He married Geertuitje Springsteen on November 16, 1746, at age 20 and later moved to Bethlehem Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, settling along the Musconetcong River near Bloomsbury and West Portal. He served in the Revolutionary War militia for multiple terms and was captain of a company in the Second Regiment, Hunterdon County militia.
He also served as captain under Colonel Mark Thompson, First Regiment, Sussex County militia.
​Patriot Name - State - Service 
Benjamin Depue, Pennsylvania, Delegate to Northampton County Provincial Convention
John Kirkpatrick, New Jersey, Captain, Sussex County militia
Joseph Keller, Jr., Pennsylvania, First Lieutenant, Second Battalion, Northampton County
Joseph Richards, Sr., Pennsylvania, Member, Committee of Safety, Northampton County
George Henry Miller, Pennsylvania, Private, Northampton County militia
Henry Melick, New Jersey, Private, Sussex County militia
Henry Sinex, Jr., Delaware, Private, New Castle County militia
Peter Kachlein, Pennsylvania, Second Lieutenant, Northampton County militia
Hiram Van Voorhees, New Jersey, Private, Somerset County militia
Michael Banghart, New Jersey, Private, Sussex County militia
Cornelius DeHart, New Jersey, Private, Middlesex County militia
Nathaniel Hudson, New York, Ensign, Suffolk County militia
Jacob Wagner, Pennsylvania, Private, Northampton County militia
Jacob Emery, New Jersey, Private, Morris County militia
Philip Weller, New Jersey, Private, Sussex County militia
Richard Hunt, New Jersey, Private, Sussex County militia
Lydia Lewis Kirkpatrick, New Jersey, Patriotic Service, Sussex County
Judge Samuel Lundy, New Jersey, Civil Officer, Sussex County
Philip Houck, New Jersey, Private, Somerset County militia
John Remington, Rhode Island, Private, Rhode Island militia
 Samuel Kirkendall, New Jersey, Captain, Sussex County militia
Henry Vail, Sr., New Jersey, Private, Morris County militia
Peter Kachlein, Sr., Pennsylvania, Colonel, Northampton County militia
Elijah van Auken, New York, Lieutenant, Goshen Regiment, New York
Thomas Davenport, New York, Pledge of Loyalty, Orange County and Orange County militia
Stephen Jackson, New Jersey, New Jersey militia, signed association, member Committee of Observation
John Streeter, Jr., Massachusetts, Private, Massachusetts militia
John Honeyman, New Jersey, Patriotic Service and provided supplies
Jacob Rush, Pennsylvania, Private, New Jersey militia companies
Enos Reeves, Pennsylvania, Lieutenant, 10th and 11th Pennsylvania Regiments
Thomas Force, New Jersey, Lieutenant, Hunterdon County militia
Isaac Varian, New York, Private, New York militia
Daniel Pittenger, New Jersey, Patriotic Service
Stephen Jackson, New Jersey, Captain, Morris County militia
Nathaniel Risley, New Jersey, Private, Gloucester County militia
Thomas Tanner, Jr., Connecticut, Lieutenant, Connecticut
Martin Henry Shuman, South Carolina, Horseman and Petit Juror, South Carolina
Robert Gould, New Jersey, Civil Service and Patriotic Service
John Lamoreux, New York, Private and Patriotic Service
Isaac Gould, New Jersey, Patriotic Service
Oliver Davenport, New York, Private and Patriotic Service
Stephen Barnes, Connecticut, Private
Johann Matthias Stecher, Pennsylvania, Private, 4th Company, 2nd Battalion Northampton County militia
Conrad Kresge, Pennsylvania, Private, 3rd Battalion Northampton County militia
Isaac Morrell, New York, Drummer, 2nd New York Regiment
Elisha Cooke, New Jersey, Private, New Jersey militia and provided patriotic service
Where Does Your American Revolutionary War Story Begin?
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