We welcomed Jessica Piemonte of the Anon Harmon, Glen Ellyn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She wears many hats but in regard to her visit with our club, she is the local chapter historian and as such is well qualified to bring our club up to date and give us a since of the work done by DAR.
Who are the DAR?
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is a lineage society that is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) charitable organization dedicated to historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership in the NSDAR.
The website has an abundance of information about the organization and research that includes:
DAR War Grave Marker Index: This catalog is a collection of information about Revolutionary War patriot graves that have been marked with DAR markers, government headstones, and other markers, and reported by DAR chapters.
Anan Harmon Chapter, a Glen Ellyn Chapter, was formally organized January 23, 1924, with Christine Johnson Whitlock as organizing regent. Founding member and prominent Glen Ellyn philanthropist and historian, Ada Douglas Harmon, was descended from Revolutionary War patriot Anan Harmon whose name was chosen for the chapter.
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