Membership
Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. She must provide documentation for each statement of birth, marriage and death, as well as of the Revolutionary War service of her Patriot ancestor.
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DAR volunteers in chapters throughout the country can provide guidance and assistance with the application process. Admission to membership in the National Society is through a chapter or as a Member-At-Large.
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A Daughter who is between the ages of 18-35 is a Junior member. Juniors are full members who can hold leadership positions when eligible and hold special volunteer positions of significance at state and national conventions.
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You do not need to live in Fond du Lac County to be a member of Fond du Lac Chapter, NSDAR. Many of our members are able to contribute and participate remotely as they live out of state. Members are also able to participate in the chapter activities through an associate membership, even though their primary membership may be with another chapter.
For membership eligibility, questions or assistance with an application, contact the membership chair using this form.
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You can also inquire directly with the National Society on the How to Join page.
Chapter Patriots
Many of the Daughters in our chapter are descended have roots that run deep into America's colonial history, but each daughter must prove direct lineage to a Patriot who has proven service that contributed to American independence.
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The term “Patriot” includes not only those who served in the army, navy, or militia but also those men and women who provided funds, food, livestock, shelter, medical attention, or in any way furthered the cause of American independence.
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Since the Fond du Lac Chapter, NSDAR, was established in 1900, our members have documented their lineage to over 150 Revolutionary War Patriots. Our organizing regent, Virginia Tallmadge Foulkes, was a direct descendent of William Floyd, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. And two of our earliest members were Real Daughters, i.e., their fathers were Patriots.
Our current membership is proud of our over 45 ancestors who fought for freedom and the establishment of the United States of America. Our Patriots came from 10 of the original 13 colonies: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Virginia. These Patriots served in various capacities during the American Revolution, each as important to the cause, ranging from military service to patriot service.
Through continued ancestor research and new members, the list of Patriots grows each year. If you are curious to know if you have a Patriot ancestor, please access the Ancestor Search page or contact us for more information.
Capture of Yorktown
Courtesy of the National Archives Catalog NAID: 532913 Local ID: 148-GW-565
Current Fond du Lac Chapter, NSDAR, Patriots
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Connecticut
Phineas Beardsley Joseph Millen Jewett
William Belcher Joseph Roberts
David Brown Luke Swetland
Nehemiah Candee Eleazer Woodward
Eliab Farnum
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Massachusetts
David Birchard Avery Randall
Lemuel Cook Ebenezer Raymond
Abijah Drake Ebenezer Reynolds
Jonathan Eliott, Sr. John Thwing
John Farwell Elisha Wright
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Maryland
Jacob Baltzell
Peregrine Evans
North Carolina
William Davis Francis Miller
John Majors
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New Jersey
Benjamin Woodruff
New York
Joseph Gee William Hallock
Johannes Spanknable Silas Pearson, Sr.
Pennsylvania
Mathias Eib, Sr. James Maxwell
Peter Hitzelberger John Sells
Andrew Lysinger​ Solomon Sells
John Maxwell
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Rhode Island
John Kenyon, Sr.
South Carolina
Mordecai Miller James McClintock
Virginia
Mordecai Buckner William Gragg, Sr.
May Burton, Jr. William Gragg, Jr.
May Burton, Sr. Benjamin Harris
John Chenoweth Samuel Hawes, Sr.
John Dabney Davis Benjamin Head
James Dryden Samuel Howard
Jermiah Early John Kincheloe
Joseph Early Angus Rucker
Henry Fitzhugh William Stuart
Thomas Garth, Sr. Lawrence Taliaferro
Robert Glasgow John Wayland