FROM EDENTON TEA PARTY CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
EDENTON — Over thirty members enjoyed a recent presentation by Craig Scott, CEO of Heritage Books and a nationally recognized genealogist.
Scott’s presentation on “Finding your Female Revolutionary War Patriot” provided examples of how members may locate female ancestors who aided in achieving American Independence. Eligible female ancestors served by performing civil or patriotic service during the dates of April 19, 1775, and November 26, 1783.
Scott’s presentation noted several reference tools, both online and resource books, that contain information on verified genealogy research. Of note, all ladies who signed the Edenton Resolves are considered qualified ancestors by NSDAR, however, only a few of these ladies have verified descendants.
Chapter Regent, Bonnie Henn, also recognized six members who had contributed to chapter and community events during December. Cynthia Herlong and Clara King were recognized for organizing baked goods for the James Iredell Open House during the Candlelight Tour; Melissa Schmieler and Claudia Dodson for Wreaths Across America, Lisa Laws for coordinating the Community Holiday Tree decorations at the Cupola House and Reva Hinson for Ornament sales during December with proceeds going to Crossnore School located near Boone, NC.
The Chapter welcomed a new member, Dr. Anne Marie Radke of Elizabeth City. Dr. Radke hails from Charlotte NC. She retired in 2019 after concluding a distinguished career as a public-school principal in Moyock. She is a third-generation educator and daughter of a hobby historian; she has enjoyed tracing her
family linage and discovered her eligibility for the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Radke was welcomed to the Chapter by Beth Taylor, Membership Chair and Clara King, Chaplain during the New Member Oath ceremony.
Radke also services on the executive board of the NC Wildlife Federation and has done grant writing for the Food Bank of the Albemarle. She enjoys travel, kayaking and looks forward to contributing to her DAR Chapter.
Regent Henn noted that in 2024, Chapter members have contributed over 6500 volunteer hours to their community. She congratulated all members for their accomplishments over the last year, with notable efforts during the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Edenton Resolves.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a women’s service organization whose members can trace their lineage to an individual who contributed to securing American independence during the Revolutionary War. Today’s DAR is dynamic and diverse, with over 185,000 members in 3,000 chapters in the United States and abroad. DAR members annually provide millions of hours of volunteer service to their local communities across the country and world. DAR chapters participate in projects to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Over one million members have joined the organization since its founding in 1890.
If you are interested in learning more about DAR membership, contact Bonnie Henn, Chapter Regent, at bonnie.henn.dar@gmail.com