The Hester Schuyler Colfax Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), was organized in 1928. The name was chosen to honor Hester Schuyler who married Captain William Colfax of Washington's Guards.

Who are the Hester Schuyler Colfax Chapter, NSDAR, Daughters

Members of the Hester Schuyler Colfax Chapter, NSDAR, 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.

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 Hester Schuyler Colfax Chapter, NSDAR, welcome you to attend our meetings whether you are a visitor or a prospective member.

Hester Schuyler Colfax Chapter, NSDAR, Patriots

Patriot Name — State of Service

 Adam Allen — Pennsylvania
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Conrad Apgar, Sr. — New Jersey

James Auchmoody — New York

Joseph Boynton — Massachusetts 

Lamberton Clark — Connecticut

Gowin Converse — Connecticut

Cornelius Covenhoven — New Jersey

Charles Creel — Virginia

John De Hart — New Jersey

Christopher Deyo — New York

Hendricus Deyo, Sr. — New York

Hendricus Deyo, Jr. — New York

Abraham Donaldson — New York

William Donaldson — New York

Benjamin Edson — Connecticut

Ephraim Fairbanks, Sr. — Massachusetts

Meindurt Farley — New Jersey

Ebenezer Foster — Massachusetts

James Hamilton — New York

James Harris — Virginia

Dr. John Hinchman — New Jersey

John Hunter — Pennsylvania

Benjamin Harnden — Massachusetts

John Jackson — New York

Jacob Jones, Sr. — New York

Henry Johnson — North Carolina

Jacob LeFevre — New York

Petrus LeFevre — New York

Stephen Mayo — Virginia

William McGehee — Virginia

John McGowen — New York

John Meyer — Pennsylvania

Samuel Miles — Pennsylvania

Adrian Onderdonck — New York

Petrus Ostrander — New York

William Paine — Massachusetts

Baltis Pickel — New Jersey

Thomas Reed, Jr. — Massachusetts

Dennes Relyea — New York

William Relyea — New York

Captain Simon Simonson — New Jersey

James Andrew Smith — Virginia

Adam Snyder — New Jersey

Joshua Stapp/Stepp — Virginia

Ebenezer Tibbetts — New Hampshire

Robert Vance — Virginia
 
Judah Waters — Massachusetts
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Jotham Wild, Sr. — Massachusetts

John Woolsey — New York

George Peter Wygant — Pennsylvania

Garret G. Wykoff — New Jersey
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Do you have a Revolutionary Patriot in your family tree? 

Accepted Revolutionary War Service
Guests and prospective members are warmly welcomed at our meetings. If you are interested in attending, please contact us.

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