General Mercer Chapter, NSDAR

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Who Are the General Mercer Chapter, NSDAR, Daughters

Members of the General Mercer 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.

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.

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.

Our Chapter

General Mercer Chapter, NSDAR, was organized on June 5, 1900. We meet four times a year; in October, December, March, and May.

Become a Member

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

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General Hugh Mercer

The Death of General Mercer at the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777

"Hugh Mercer was a soldier and physician who fought for a Virginia regiment during the American Revolution (1775–1783). Born in Scotland, where he earned a medical degree at the University of Aberdeen, Mercer took up arms on behalf of the Stuart claim to the English throne. After the disastrous Battle of Culloden in 1746, he fled to America, establishing a medical practice in Philadelphia. During the French and Indian War (1754–1763), he fought with the 1st Pennsylvania and became the first commandant of Fort Pitt in present-day Pittsburgh. By 1761 Mercer had quit the militia and moved to Fredericksburg, where he married, opened an apothecary shop, and purchased land, including Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of George Washington, whom Mercer had befriended during the war. In 1775, the General Assembly appointed Mercer a colonel in the 3rd Virginia Regiment, and a year later the Continental Congress made him a brigadier general. While serving under Washington at the Battle of Princeton, on January 3, 1777, Mercer suffered severe bayonet wounds after his horse was shot out from under him. He died nine days later."- Encyclopedia Virginia, Contributor, Miles S. Richards

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Accepted Revolutionary War Service

Guests and prospective members are warmly welcomed at our meetings. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Registrar.