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Today's DAR

Who Are the Francis Hopkinson Chapter, NSDAR, Daughters

Members of the Francis Hopkinson 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 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.

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Patriotism

DAR members volunteer in Veterans Administration (VA) medical centers and non-VA facilities, offer support to America’s active-duty service personnel through care packages, sponsor programs promoting the U.S. Constitution, and participate in naturalization ceremonies. Learn more about how DAR members support patriotism.​
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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.
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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

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The members of the Francis Hopkinson Chapter, NSDAR, welcome you to attend our meetings whether you are a visitor or a prospective member.

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Monmouth Battlefield watercolor by Alison Hyland

​New Jersey  |  Jun 28, 1778
Monmouth Courthouse


"On a hot and humid June 28, 1778, General George Washington and his subordinate, General Charles Lee, attacked rearguard elements of General Sir Henry Clinton’s British Army. Although the American army outnumbered its foe two-to-one and had undergone extensive training in the art of war during its winter encampment at Valley Forge, Lee, who launched the initial attack, lacked confidence in the ability of the Continental soldiers under his command. In failing to press his advantage, Lee ceded the initiative to his British counterpart, General Charles Lord Cornwallis, who commanded the rear elements of Clinton’s army. What began as a promising opportunity devolved into a potential disaster. As Washington approached the fighting, he encountered panic stricken troops fleeing the enemy. Enraged, he galloped ahead of his wing, In an angry confrontation on the field of battle, Washington removed Lee from command. Rallying what troops he had, Washington continued the assault on the British. The commanding general’s delaying action gave time for the rest of the Continental Army to come up and join the battle.Washington placed General Nathanael Greene’s division on the right and the division of General William Alexander, “Lord” Stirling, on the left. Lee’s men were turned over to the Marquis de Lafayette, who kept those troops in reserve. General “Mad” Anthony Wayne assumed command over other elements of Lee’s force and manned Lafayette’s front. Artillery was placed on both flanks, with the guns on the right positioned to rain enfilading fire on the British.An American counterattack on the British right forced the Redcoats to fall back and reorganize. Cornwallis then led his men in attack on Greene’s division. Supported by artillery, Greene’s men stiffened their line and repulsed Cornwallis and his troops. The fighting see-sawed back and forth under the brutal June sun for several hours. By 6:00 P.M.,
however, the British felt they had enough. While Wayne wanted to press the attack, Washington demurred, believing that his men were “beat out and with heat and fatigue.” The British did not give Washington a chance to renew the fight in the morning, slipping away under the cover of darkness and resuming their withdrawal to New York City."
— American Battlefield Trust

Francis Hopkinson Chapter, NSDAR, Patriots

Where Does Your Revolutionary War Story Begin?
Ancestors of the Francis Hopkinson Chapter, NSDAR, members are listed by state of service and rank.
This includes Patriots of the American Revolutionary War and those who contributed to the
​cause for independence through civil or patriotic service.
​Abbreviations for Patriot Service ranks
CAPT - Captain
CS - Civil Service
COL - Colonel
CPL - Corporal
ENS - Ensign
LT - Lieutenant
LTCOL - Lieutenant Colonel
PS - Patriot Service
PVT - Private
SGT - Sergeant
SOL - Soldier

Connecticut
Hubbard Daniel Burroughs, CAPT         
John Judson, PS                      
Jesse Morgan, PVT                    
William Newcomb, SOL                    
William Starr, LT                       
David Wakeley, ENS                    
John Worden, PVT, PS (also New York)            
 
Georgia
Thomas Chism, LT, CS               
John Forney, PVT (also Pennsylvania)              
Alexander McCullar, PVT                    
 
Maryland
James Bandfield, Sr., PVT                    
 
Massachusetts
John Converse, SGT                    
Sean Dean, CPL                     
Samuel Leeds, Sr., PVT                    
Amos Leonard, PVT                                 
James Root, COL                    
Isaac Winston, PVT                    
 
New Jersey
John Anderson, PVT                    
Adam Boyce, Jr., PS                      
Joseph Burdge, PS                      
Zebulon Clayton, PVT                    
John Duncan, PS                      
Edward Earle, PVT                    
David Gordon, PVT                    
John Irwin, PVT                    
Shepard Kollock, CAPT (also Pennsylvania)            
John Stelle, PVT                    
John Smock, PS                      
Benjamin Southard, PVT                    
Abraham Tilton, PVT                    
James Anderson, CAPT, PS             
Isaac Clark, PS                      
Henry Delatush, PVT                    
Reverend Benjamin DuBois, PS
Enock Dunham, PVT                    
Amos Hart, CS    
Francis Hopkinson, PS
Mathias Hulse, PVT, PS          
William Mershon, PVT                    
David Petty, PVT                    
Jacob Quackenbush, PVT, PS               
John Scott, LT, PS                 
Henry Stults, PVT                    
John Rue, PVT                    
Peter Wickoff, CAPT         
 
New York
David Bedford, PVT                    
Gilbert Cooper, LCOL                  
Petrus Decker, LT                       
Daniel Dennison, LT                       
James Galloway, LT, PS               
Squire Harris, PVT                    
Louis Marney, SGT                    
Duncan McEwen, SGT                    
John Newkirk, CAPT  
Peter Robinson, PVT                    
Robert Sheffield, Sr., PS                      
Walter Voorman, CAPT, PS
Isaac Webber, PVT
John Worden, PVT, PS (also Connecticut)                  
 
North Carolina
Preston Goforth, PVT
Alexander Graham, PS                      
William Holloway, PVT                    
John Reagan, CAPT
                 
Pennsylvania
James Blakeslee, PVT                    
Henry Bumgardner, PVT                    
William Diehl, PVT                    
John Forney, PVT                    
Isaac Hunsicker, PVT                    
Jacob Kline, PVT  
Shepard Kollock, CAPT (also New Jersey)             
Joseph Mishler, PVT                    
James Newberry, PVT                    
Peter Robb, PVT                    
Boaz Walton, PVT  

Rhode Island
Samuel Bliven, PS         
Thomas Phillips, LT                       
 
Vermont
Israel Canfield, SGT                    
Preserved Kellogg, PVT                    
 
Virginia
Joseph Boxley, PS                      
Augustine Comer, PVT, PS               
Joel Estes, SOL, PS      
James Kerr, PVT                    
Reuben Linsey, COL                    
William Thomas, PVT  ​

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Celebrating One Hundred Years.
Do you have a Revolutionary War Patriot in your family tree? 

Accepted Revolutionary War Service

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​REMEMBER
our fallen U.S. veterans.
HONOR
those who serve.
TEACH
your children the value of freedom.
Please help us Remember, Honor, and Teach by sponsoring a wreath, visit the Francis Hopkinson Chapter, NSDAR,
Wreaths Across America webpage
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​Guests and prospective members are warmly welcomed at our meetings. If you are interested in attending, please contact the registrar.
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