Nova Caesarea Chapter, NSDAR

Who are the Nova Caesarea Chapter, NSDAR, Daughters

Members of the Nova Caesarea 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.

Past Member of the Nova Caesarea Chapter and President General, NSDAR.

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.

Nova Caesarea Chapter, NSDAR, Gavel

"Manuscript Group 1018, Daughters of the American Revolution, Nova Caesarea Chapter
Manuscript Collection, 1731 – 1861
Summary: A closed collection of colonial era and nineteenth century manuscripts. Includes correspondence and documents of William Alexander, Lord Stirling; Charles Hoff, Jr.; Joseph Hoff; Josiah Hornblower; Moses Tuttle; Samuel H. Rutan; and John Sipp.

Historical Note:
The Nova Caesarea Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was organized on April 15, 1891, several months after the organization of the national society. The name “Nova Caesaria” refers to the supposed original name of the island of Jersey near the coast of England and the colony named after it. The chapter was the second DAR organization in the nation, and the first in New Jersey.
Like the national DAR, the Nova Caesarea chapter had the following goals: the acquisition and protection of historical landmarks, the construction of monuments, the encouragement of historical research in relation to the American Revolution, the preservation of documents, and the celebration of patriotic anniversaries. The society also sought to disseminate historical knowledge, promote the general enlightenment of the public, support the institutions of American freedom, and foster patriotism.
Initially there were only 15 members of the DAR Nova Caesarea Chapter, for membership in the society was open only to lineal descendants of Revolutionary participants. Even so, the number of members grew quite rapidly and by the end of 1892, membership exceeded 100. In 1894, Newark was selected as the society's meeting place.The Nova Caesarea Chapter became a “parent chapter” in New Jersey as members proceeded to form additional chapters in others parts of the state.

Provenance Note:
The source of this collection is unknown, but it was very likely donated by the Nova Caesarea Chapter of DAR.

Scope and Content Note:
This collection consists of personal documents of various individuals dating from 1731-1839. There is no organic connection among these documents other than the presumption that they were collected by members of the Nova Caesarea Chapter of the DAR. The collection includes the correspondence of Charles Hoff, Jr., who was an apprentice and later manager of the iron furnace which belonged to Lord Stirling at Hibernia, in Morris County, 1775-1780; indentures for land sales of various individuals in Essex and Morrison Counties (Samuel Brown, John Fransisco, Josiah Hornblower, Joseph Jones, Peter Mead, Samuel Rutan, and John Sipp); certificates (among them stock certificates of the Centre Bridge Co. and The Newark and Pompton Turnpike Co., 1813 and 1815; the cipher book of Ann Butler, 1797-1817; and Elizabeth Skillman Wilson's book of religious verse, 1832.

The collection provides insight into the management of iron furnaces, land transactions in Essex and Morris Counties, education in 18th century New Jersey, and popular religious mentalities in the first half of the 19th century. The documents in the collection are organized alphabetically by last name.

Related Collections:
Manuscript Group 1059, Daughters of American Revolution, Nova Caesarea Chapter Records"
Information from the New Jersey Historical Society

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From the About New Jersey.Com Magazine.

New Jersey Copper Coin from 1786 with New Jersey's latin name "Nova Caesarea".
These were minted between 1786-1790 during a time when the states still minted and printed their own money.

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