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The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 30
Mrs. Ella Henrietta Morrison.
DAR ID Number: 29196
Born in Murphy, North Carolina.
Wife of Theodore Summey Morrison.
Descendant of Lieut. William Davidson and of David Vance.
Daughter of Allen Turner Davidson and Elizabeth Adeline Howell, his wife.
See No. 29195.
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Abbott, Sergt. Caleb, 4 The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, p.379
Abbott, Col. John, 74 The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, p.379
Abbott, Jonathan, 51 The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, p.379
Abbott, Samuel, 74 The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, p.379 Adams,
Abel, 268 The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, p.379 Adams, Rev.
Amos, 138 The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, p.379 Adams,
Asahel, 228, 232 The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, p.379 Adams,
John, 89 The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, p.379 Adams, Joseph, 230,
234 The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolutio
Davidson, Lieut. William, 68
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Miss Werdna Kellar.
DAR ID Number: 31124
Born in Memphis, Tennessee.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. Griffith rutherford, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Andrew Jackson Kellar and Margaret Chambers, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Cathy Chambers and Sarah Catharine Davidson, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Elijah Patton Chambers and Margaret Rutherford, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Griffith Rutherford and Elizabeth Graham, his wife.
Griffith Rutherford, (1725-1810), led a force against the Cherokee Indians and the route is still
known as Rutherford's Trace. He was captured at Camden, imprisoned at St. Augustine and
when exchanged served to the close of the war.
Also Nos. 3048, 4084, 6434.
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Mrs. Addie Davidson Williamson.
DAR ID Number: 32229
Born in Murphy, North Carolina.
Wife of William B. Williamson.
Descendant of Lieut. William Davidson and of David Vance.
Daughter of Allen Turner Davidson and Elizabeth Adeline Nowell, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Mitchell Davidson and Elizabeth Vance, his wife.
[p.80] Gr.-granddaughter of William Davidson and Margaret McConnell, his wife; David Vance
and Priscilla Brank, his wife.
William Davidson, (1750-1809), served as lieutenant in Capt. James Houston's company of
North Carolina militia. He was born in Lancaster county, Pa.; died in Buncombe county, N. C.
David Vance, (1748-1813), served with the North Carolina militia at Ramsour's Mills,
Musgrove's Mills and King's Mountain. He was born in Virginia; died in North Carolina.
Also Nos. 17635, 18192, 23090, 29195.
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Mrs. Lottie Shepherd Perryman.
DAR ID Number: 32318
Born in McLemorseville, Tennessee.
Wife of James Richardson Perryman.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. Thomas Polk, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Benjamin A. Shepherd and Amanda Polk, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Allen Polk and Martha Allen Barret, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Jacky Polk and Elizabeth Allen, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Charles Polk and � Alexander, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Thomas Polk and Susan Spratt, his wife.
Thomas Polk, (1732-93), served in the Provincial Congress and was commissary of Provisions
for the Continental troops when the army was in great need, 1780. He was appointed, 1781,
brigadier general to succeed William Lee Davidson, who fell at Cowan's Ford. He died in
Charlotte and is buried in the Presbyterian Church yard.
Also Nos. 530, 3482, 8113, 12193, 21349, 23265, 28287.
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Mrs. Susan Dismukes Gee Du Pont.
DAR ID Number: 32411
Born in Quincy, Florida.
Wife of John Edwin Du Pont.
Descendant of Paul Dismukes.
Daughter of Charles Alston Gee and Elizabeth Walton Dismukes, his wife.
Granddaughter of John Thompson Dismukes and Ann Logan Munroe, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Paul Dismukes and Sarah Richardson, his wife.
Paul Dismukes, (1762-1838), was placed on the pension roll of Tennessee, 1834, for service as
private in the Virginia militia. He was born in Virginia; died in Davidson county, Tenn.
Also Nos. 8043, 20228, 28385.
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Mrs. Grace Gillam Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 32804
Born in Kingston, Georgia.
Wife of John Lee Davidson.
Descendant of Maj. Robert Gillam and of Robert Gillam, Jr.
Daughter of William Andrew Gillam and Marie Wilson Trout, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Gillam and Therese Matthieu, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Robert Gillam, Jr. and Elizabeth Caldwell, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Robert Gillam and Rebecca Caldwell, his wife.
Robert Gillam, (1720-95), served as major in the Cherokee war where the Indians and Tories
were defeated. His house was destroyed by Cunningham, 1781. He was born in Granville Co.,
N. C.; died in Newberry district, S. C.
Robert Gillam, Jr., (1760-1813), at the age of sixteen served [p.274] under his father. He was
at Stono, Musgroves Mills, Black Storks and Cowpens.
Also Nos. 1489, 6955, 15942, 24299, 27128.
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Mrs. Nanna Mccandless Horne Charles.
DAR ID Number: 32853
Born in Monmouth, Illinois.
Wife of Benjamin Charles.
Descendant of William Young and of Nathaniel Hamill, of Pennsylvania.
Daughter of Robert Gray Horne and Martha Sara Hamill, his wife.
Granddaughter of Hon. Smith Hamill and Nancy McCandless, his 1st wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of John Hamill, (1777-1850) and Rosanna Davidson, (1780-1864), his wife,
m. 1798; John McCandless (1782-1859) and Mary Young, (1792-1860), his 1st wife, m.
1811.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Nathaniel Hamill and Martha Beckett, his wife, m. 1773; William
Young and Mary Elder, his 1st wife, m. 1777.
William Young, (1743-1820), served in the Pennsylvania militia. He was born in Head of Elk,
Md.; died in Mercer Co., Penna.
[p.289] Nathaniel Hamill, (1747-99), was one of four brothers who served in the militia. He
died in Lawrence Co., Pa.
Also No. 27307.
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[p.84] Mrs. Violet Mclean Hoke.
DAR ID Number: 33230
Born in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Descendant of Dr. William McLean and of Maj. John Davidson, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Augustus Alexander McLean and Catherine Lenora Schenck, his wife.
Granddaughter of William McLean and Mary Davidson, his wife, m. 1792.
Gr.-granddaughter of John Davidson and Violet Winslow Wilson, his wife.
John Davidson, (1735-1832), was a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration and served as major
in the army. He was born in Chester Co., Pa.; died in Mecklenburg Co., N. C.
Also Nos. 8710, 24865, 25475.
William McLean, (1757-1828), served as surgeon at the battles of Stono, King's Mountain and
Camden. He served to the close of the war. He was born in Rowan; died in Gaston Co., N. C.
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Mrs. Fannie Keller Miller.
DAR ID Number: 33408
Born in Westport, Missouri.
Wife of Frank L. Miller.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. William Davidson, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Silas Price Keller and Katherine Winifred Sloan, his wife.
Granddaughter of Rev. Robert Sloan and Margaret Davidson Ewing, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Rev. Finis Ewing and Margaret Lee Davidson, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of William Davidson and Mary Brenard, his wife.
William Davidson, (1746-81), served as major 1776, lieutenant colonel 1777 and for bravery
was promoted brigadier general. He was killed at the battle of Cowan's Ford. A county is
named for him and Congress ordered that a monument should be erected to the memory of this hero.
Also Nos. 196, 1255, 9870, 12457.
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[p.185] Miss Julia Mcgehee Alexander.
DAR ID Number: 33515
Born in Mecklenburg county, North Carolina.
Descendant of John McKnitt Alexander, Joseph Graham, Moses Winslow, Major John
Davidson, Alexander Osborne and Joseph John Williams, all of North Carolina.
Daughter of Sydenham B. Alexander and Emma Pauline Nicholson, his wife.
Granddaughter of Moses Winslow Alexander and Violet Wilson Graham, his wife; Thomas
Nicholson and Martha Thorne, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Joseph McKnitt Alexander (1774-1841) and Dovey Winslow
(1776-1801), his wife; Joseph Graham and Isabella Davidson, his wife; William Williams Thorne
and Temperance Williams Davis, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of John McKnitt Alexander and Jane Bain, his wife, m. 1759; Moses
Winslow and Jean Osborne, his wife; John Davidson (1735-1832) and Violet Winslow Wilson,
his wife; Dr. Samuel Thorne and Martha Williams, his wife.
See No. 33230.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Alexander Osborne and Agnes McWhorter, his wife; Joseph John
Williams and Rosanna Connor, his first wife.
John McKnitt Alexander, (1733-1817), was secretary of Mecklenburg Declaration of
Independence; delegate to memorialize the legislature and author of the instructions 1775;
member of the Provincial Congress, 1776 and of the Senate, 1777. He died in Mecklenburg
county, N. C.
Also Nos. 18885, 20724, 25475.
Moses Winslow, (1732-1815), was a member of the Provincial Congress that met at Newbern,
1774. He was born in Rowan Co., N. C., where he died.
Joseph Graham, (1759-1836), served as lieutenant and captain of Rangers, 1778 and as major
1780. He received nine wounds in fifteen engagements. He was born in Chester county, Pa.;
died in Lincoln Co., N. C.
Also No. 24865.
Joseph John Williams was a member of the Provincial Congress, 1776 and a member of the
Committee of Saftey. In 1777 he was a member of the legislature. He died, 1818, in Halifax
Co., N. C.
Alexander Osborn, (1709-76), was a member of the Committee of Safety of Rowan Co. He
died in Belmont, N. C.
Also Nos. 6405, 19104, 24972, 29689.
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Mrs. Rebecca Elizabeth Webb Bassick.
DAR ID Number: 33649
Born in Americus, Indiana.
Wife of Edmund Chase Bassick.
Descendant of Jabez Cleveland and of Stephen Webb, of Connecticut.
[p.235] Daughter of Frederick Cleveland Webb and Cynthia Davidson, his second wife.
Granddaughter of Nathaniel Webb and Charlotte Cleveland, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Stephen Webb and Content Hewitt, his wife; Jabez Cleveland and Jane
Trumbull, his wife.
Jabez Cleveland, (1737-75), served as fifer and lost his life at Bunker Hill. He was born in
Canterbury, Conn.
Stephen Webb, (1742-1819), served as a private in Capt. Nathaniel Webb's company, Col.
David Waterbury's regiment. He was born in Windham, Conn.
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Mrs. Julia Davidson Waugh.
DAR ID Number: 33731
Born in Union, Indiana.
Wife of James Milo Waugh.
Descendant of Peter Huff and of Lieut. Cornelius Van Arsdalen.
[p.265] Daughter of Jasper N. Davidson and Levanda Huff, his wife.
Granddaughter of Abraham Huff and Julia Brassfield, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Peter B. Huff (1794-1879) and Jerusha Vanarsdall (1804-60), his wife,
m. 1820.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Peter Huff and Abigail (or Ann) Bucaw, his wife; Alexander
Vanarsdall (b. 1777) and Tabitha Smith (1780-1844), his first wife.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Cornelius Van Arsdalen and � Baxter, his first wife, m. 1771.
Peter Huff, (1756-1845), volunteered 1776 in the Flying Camp and was called out on tours of
duty every other month throughout the war. He served under Captains Nicholas Still-well, John
Hankinson, Abraham Cowingone, Moses Esty and Edward Wilmot and was in the rear guard at
the battle of Monmouth. He was born in New Jersey; removed to Kentucky, 1794, where in
1832 he received a pension in Mercer county for two years actual service as private New Jersey
line.
Cornelius Van Arsdalen, (1748-1843), enlisted 1775 as orderly sergeant and was
commissioned lieutenant 1777. In 1832 he was placed on the pension roll of Kentucky for
service in the New Jersey militia. He was born in Somerset county, N. J.; died in Mercer Co.,
Ky.
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Mrs. Lelia Shepherd Gay.
DAR ID Number: 34395
Born in Milan, Tennessee.
Wife of Charles Blount Gay.
Descendant of Brig.-Gen. Thomas Polk, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Benjamin A. Shepherd and Amanda Polk, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Allen Polk and Martha Allen Barret, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Jacky Polk and Elizabeth Allen, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Charles Polk and � Alexander, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughtter of Thomas Polk and Susan Spratt, his wife.
Thomas Polk, (1732-93), served in the Provincial Congress and was Commissary of Provisions
for the Continental troops, when the army was in great need, 1780. He was appointed
brigadier-general, 1781, to succeed William Lee Davidson who [p.140] fell at Cowan's Ford.
He died in Charlotte and is buried in the Presbyterian Church yard.
Also Nos. 530, 3482, 8113, 12193, 21349, 23265, 28287, 32318.
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Mrs. Margaret Harriett Bassick Parks.
DAR ID Number: 34491
Born in Ellston, Kansas.
Wife of William H. Parks.
Descendant of Jabez Cleveland and of Stephen Webb, of Connecticut.
Daughter of Edmund C. Bassick and Rebecca Elizabeth Webb, his wife.
Granddaughter of Frederick Cleveland Webb and Cynthia Davidson, his second wife.
[p.175] Gr.-granddaughter of Nathaniel Webb and Charlotte Cleveland, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Stephen Webb and Content Hewitt, his wife; Jabez Cleveland and
Jane Trumbull, his wife.
Jabez Cleveland, (1737-75), served as a fifer and lost his life at Bunker Hill. He was born in
Canterbury.
Stephen Webb, (1742-1819), served as a private in Capt. Nathaniel Webb's company, Col.
David Waterbury's regiment. He was born in Windham.
Also No. 33649.
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Miss Minnie Annie Walter.
DAR ID Number: 34494
Born in Decatur, Illinois.
Descendant of Jabez Cleveland and of Stephen Webb.
Daughter of Josiah M. Walter and Rebecca Elizabeth Webb, his wife.
Granddaughter of Frederic Cleveland Webb and Cynthia Davidson, his second wife.
See No. 34491.
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Miss Mary Ethel Dismukes.
DAR ID Number: 35212
Born in Pulaski, Tennessee.
Descendant of Paul Dismukes.
Daughter of George Richardson Dismukes and Adella McDonald, his wife.
Granddaughter of Marcus Dismukes and Delia Watkins, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Paul Dismukes and Sarah Richardson, his wife.
Paul Dismukes, (1762-1838), was placed on the pension roll of Tennessee, 1834 for service as
private in the Virginia militia. He was born in Virginia; died in Davidson county, Tenn.
Also Nos. 8043, 20228, 32411.
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[p.79] Mrs. Elizabeth Walton Gee.
DAR ID Number: 35217
Born in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Wife of Charles Alston Gee.
Descendant of Paul Dismukes.
Daughter of John Thompson Dismukes and Ann Logan Munroe, his wife.
Granddaughter of Paul Dismukes and Sara Richardson, his wife.
See No. 35212.
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Mrs. Dorothy Windsor Smith Buttles.
DAR ID Number: 35548
Born in Washington Court House, Ohio.
Wife of Charles W. Buttles.
Descendant of Benjamin Doty, of New Jersey.
[p.204] Daughter of Orvie Davidson Smith and Josephine Doty, his wife.
Granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin Doty and Dorothy Holdsclough, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Archelaus Doty and ...... Jennings, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Benjamin Doty and Mary, his wife.
Benjamin Doty, (1735-1802), served as a private in Capt. Benjamin Corey's company of
Somerset county militia. He was born in Middlesex county; died in Sussex county, N. J.
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Mrs. Abbie Fewell Steele.
DAR ID Number: 35607
Born in Mecklenberg County, North Carolina.
Wife of William Greene Steele.
Descendant of Rev. David Caldwell, D. D.
Daughter of Dr. William Barron Fewell and Agnes Alexander his wife.
Granddaughter of Robert Davidson Alexander and Abigail Bain Caldwell, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Rev. Samuel Craighead Caldwell and Elizabeth Lindsey, his second wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of David Caldwell, D. D., and Rachel Craighead, his wife.
David Caldwell, (1725-1821), was a patriot as was also his wife. He was born in Lancaster
County, Pa.; died in Mecklenburg County, N. C.
Also Nos. 28885, 20722, 24439.
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Miss Carrie Sherman Hamill.
DAR ID Number: 35813
Born in Keokuk, Iowa.
Descendant of Nathaniel Hamill and of William Young.
Daughter of Hon. Smith Hamill and Nancy M. McCandless, his wife.
Granddaughter of John Hamill and Rosanna Davidson, his wife; John McCandless (1782-1859)
and Mary Young (1792-1860), his 1st wife, m. 1811.
Gr.-granddaughter of Nathaniel Hamill and Martha Becket, his wife; William Young and Mary
Elder (b. 1757), his 1st wife, m. 1777.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of David Elder and Margery Stewart, his wife.
Nathaniel Hamill, (1747-99), was one of four brothers who with his father John, served in the
militia. He died in Lawrence county, Pa.
William Young, (1743-1820), served in the Pennsylvania militia. He was born in Head of Elk,
Md.; died in Mercer county, Pa.
Also Nos. 27307, 32853.
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Miss Annie Lowrie Alexander, M. D.
DAR ID Number: 35958
Born in Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
Descendant of John McKnitt Alexander, Maj. John Davidson, Dr. David Caldwell, Capt.
Robert Alexander and Patrick Jack.
Daughter of Dr. J. B. Alexander and Annie Lowrie, his wife.
Granddaughter of Robert Davidson Alexander and Abigail Caldwell, his wife; Samuel Lowrie
and Mary Johnston, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of William Bain Alexander and Violet Davidson, his wife; Rev. Samuel
Craighead Caldwell and Elizabeth Lindsey, his second wife; Judge Samuel Lowrie and Margaret
Alexander, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of John McKnitt Alexander (1733-1817) and Jane Bain, his wife, m.
1759; John Davidson and Violet Wilson, his wife; Dr. David Caldwell (1725-1821) and Rachel
Craighead, his wife; Robert Alexander and Mary Jack, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Patrick Jack and Lillis McAdoo, his wife.
See Nos. 35607, 35615.
Robert Alexander, (1743-1813), was a member of the first convention held at Newbern and at
the close of the war was a [p.352] member of the Provincial Congress of North Carolina. He
commanded a company in the Cherokee expedition.
Also No. 773.
John Davidson, (1735-1832), was a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration and served as major
in the army. He was born in Chester County, Pa.; died in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Also Nos. 8710, 24865, 25475, 33230.
Patrick Jack, (1700-80), was a member of the Committee of Safety. His house was burned by
Cornwallis when he was ill and he died from exposure. He was born in Ireland; emigrated to
Pennsylvania and died in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Also Nos. 636, 9517, 17939.
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Miss Emma Jean Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 37001
Born in Xenia, Ohio.
Descendant of Elijah Stewart, of Pennsylvania.
Daughter of Robert B. Davidson and Martha Jane Millen, his wife.
Granddaughter of David Millen and Mary Patterson Stewart, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of James Stewart and Jane Elder, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Elijah Stewart and Mary Patterson, his wife.
Elijah Stewart served as a private in the Lancaster County Associators, 1776. He died 1807 in
Paxtang Township.
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Mrs. Mary Belle Norton Greene.
DAR ID Number: 37002
Born in Delaware, Ohio.
Wife of Duff W. Greene, M. D.
Descendant of William Johnston and of Capt. Nathaniel Norton.
Daughter of David Griffing Norton and Margaret Alexander Stephens, his wife.
Granddaughter of Bartlett Norton and Phoebe Johnston, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Isaac Norton and Anna Griffing, his wife; William Johnston and Sarah
Providence Davidson Douglass, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Nathaniel Norton and Elizabeth Corwin, his wife, m. 1769.
William Johnston, (1756-1813), served as private in the [p.2] New Jersey militia. He was born
in Monmouth County, New Jersey; died in Knox County, Ohio.
Nathaniel Norton, (1743-1837), who had fought in the early wars was in the �Corps de
Reserve� at Monmouth. He was a member of the Cincinnati of New York City and a pensioner
when he died there.
Also Nos. 6409, 7587, 11478, 27721, 31218.
NOTE.�The number at the end of the name represents the National Number of the Member of
the Society.
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Mrs. Mary Wilson Barron
DAR ID Number: 37896
Born in Mecklenburg county, North Carolina.
Wife of Thomas A. Barron.
[p.318] Descendant of John McKnitt Alexander.
Daughter of Joseph McKnitt Wilson and Leonora Patterson, his wife.
Granddaughter of Dr. Isaac Wilson and Elizabeth Alexander, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of William Bain Alexander and Violet Davidson, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of John McKnitt Alexander and Jane Bain, his wife, m. 1759.
John McKnitt Alexander, (1733-1817), was secretary of Mecklenburg Convention; delegate to
memorialize the legislature and author of the instructions 1775; member of the Provincial
Congress, 1776, and of the Senate 1777. He died in Mecklenberg county, N. C.
Also Nos. 18885, 20724, 24865, 25475, 33515, 35615.
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Mrs. Katie Jones Pope
DAR ID Number: 37903
Born near Columbia, Tennessee.
Wife of Robert P. Pope.
Descendant of Lieut. William Davidson and of Sergt. Samuel Williams.
Daughter of Thomas Jones and India Coleman, his wife.
Granddaughter of James Jones and Lucretia Adams Williams, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Samuel Williams and Ruth Davidson, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of William Davidson and Margaret McConnell (1748-1806), his wife.
William Davidson, (1750-1809), served as lieutenant in Capt. [p.321] James Houston's
company of North Carolina militia. He was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died in
Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Samuel Williams enlisted 1776 in the infantry under Capt. West Harris; 1777 served as orderly
sergeant in the cavalry under Capt. James Alston; 1778 served as cornet; 1779 as sergeant to
the close of the war. In 1832 he applied for a pension in Wilson County, Tennessee and it was
allowed for actual service as private and sergeant in the North Carolina line. He was born 1762
in Gates County, North Carolina.
Also Nos. 18192, 23090, 29195, 32229.
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Mrs. Evelyn Brank Martin Wills
DAR ID Number: 37944
Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Wife of John Wills.
Descendant of Col. Robert Dickins.
Daughter of John Davidson Martin and Mary Ruth Davidson, his wife.
Granddaughter of John Davidson Martin and Sarah Dickins, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Samuel Brown Dickins and Jane Vaughan, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Robert Dickins and Mary Brown, his wife.
Robert Dickins, (1748-1808), served with the Cavalry and in 1782 was a member of the
General Assembly from Caswell county. He was born in England and died in Person county,
North Carolina.
Also No. 4125.
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[p.344] Mrs. Mary Amanda Walter Fleming.
DAR ID Number: 37967
Born in Lafayette, Indiana.
Wife of Charles Hurbert Fleming.
Descendant of Jabez Cleveland, of Connecticut.
Daughter of Josiah M. Walter and Rebecca Elizabeth Webb, his wife.
Granddaughter of Frederic Cleveland Webb and Cynthia Davidson, his second wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Nathaniel Webb and Charlotte Cleveland, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Jabez Cleveland and Jane Trumbull, his wife.
Jabez Cleveland, (1737-75), served as a fifer and lost his life at Bunker Hill. He was born in
Canterbury.
Also Nos. 33649, 34491.
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Mrs. Carrie R. Finlay.
DAR ID Number: 36013
Born in Boonville, Missouri.
Wife of George P. Finlay.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. William Davidson, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Horsely Rea and Pamelia Jane Ewing, his wife.
Granddaughter of Rev. Finis Ewing and Margaret Lee Davidson, his wife.
[p.7] Gr.-granddaughter of William Davidson and Margaret (Mary) Brevard, his wife.
William Davidson, (1746-81), served as major 1776, lieutenant colonel, 1777 and 1779, was
promoted brigadier general for bravery, in the place of Rutherford who had been taken prisoner.
He was killed at the battle of Cowan's Ford in an effort to prevent Cornwallis crossing the
Catawba River. A county is named for him and Congress ordered that a monument should be
erected to the memory of this hero.
Also Nos. 196, 1255, 9870, 12457, 33408.
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Mrs. Julia Finlay Settle.
DAR ID Number: 36014
Born in Port Lavaca, Texas.
Wife of Hart H. Settle.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. William Davidson.
Daughter of George P. Finlay and Carrie Rea, his wife.
Granddaughter of Horsely Rea and Pamela Jane Ewing, his wife.
See No. 36013.
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Mrs. Julia Finlay Settle Pierce.
DAR ID Number: 36015
Born in Galveston, Texas.
Wife of Robert Lawson Pierce.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. William Davidson.
Daughter of Hart H. Settle and Julia Finlay, his wife.
Granddaughter of George P. Finlay and Carrie Rea, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Horsely Rea and Pamela Jane Ewing, his wife.
See No. 36013.
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Mrs. Eloise Polk Ferris.
DAR ID Number: 36321
Born in Saline County, Texas.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. Thomas Polk, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Col. William Polk and Rebecca Lamar, his wife.
Granddaughter of Thomas Polk and Mary Trotter, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Col. William Polk and Grizelda Gilchrist, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Thomas Polk and Susan Spratt, his wife.
Thomas Polk, (1732-93), served in the Provincial Congress and was Commissary of Provisions
for the Continental troops when the army was in great need. He was appointed brigadier
general, 1781, to succeed William Lee Davidson who fell at Cowan's Ford. He died in Charlotte
and is buried in the Presbyterian Church yard.
Also Nos. 530, 3482, 8113, 12193, 21349, 23265, 28287, 32318, 34395.
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Mrs. Mary N. Helm Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 36336
Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Wife of James F. Davidson.
Descendant of Lieut. Thomas Helm.
Daughter of John B. Helm and Mary A. Crump, his wife.
See No. 36334.
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Mrs. Gertrude Amy Bunn Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 36428
Born in Morris, New York.
Wife of Clarence W. Davidson.
Descendant of George Bowne, of New York.
Daughter of Walter H. Bunn and Amy Shove Bowne, his wife.
[p.152] Granddaughter of Charles A. Bowne (1821-1905) and Mary A. Mott (1822-1900), his
wife, m. 1842.
Gr.-granddaughter of Samuel Smith Bowne (1800-65) and Cornelia Shove (1800-81), his wife,
m. 1821.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Joseph Bowne (1778-1848) and Mary Leggitt, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of George Bowne and Abigail Smith, his wife, m. 1770.
George Bowne was appointed on the Committee of Correspondence of New York to confer
with other colonies, relative to calling a Continental Congress. He was born 1748.
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Mrs. Minnie M. Burney.
DAR ID Number: 36501
Born in York county, South Carolina.
Wife of William B. Burney.
Descendant of David Davis, Elizabeth James Davis and George Davis.
Daughter of Samuel W. Melton and Mary Helen Goore, his wife.
Granddaughter of Samuel Melton and Sarah Thompson Davis, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of George Davis and Anne Eakin (d. 1824), his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of David Davis and Elizabeth James, his wife.
[p.179] David Davis and his wife assisted in defending the fort against the Indians during the
Wyoming massacre. She molded the bullets for the men as long as they were needed although
her father, a clergyman was killed during the fight.
George Davis, (1762-1839), served under Davidson 1780, and under Greene in the campaign
which ended with the battle of Guilford Court House. His name is on the roll of Mecklenburg
county, North Carolina militia.
Also Nos. 3115, 26315.
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Mrs. Lella Reid Caldwell.
DAR ID Number: 36516
Born in Jackson, Tennessee.
Widow of Dan. C. Caldwell.
Descendant of John Ramsey.
Daughter of David Reid and Sophia G. Beatty, his wife.
Granddaughter of David Reid and Mary Ramsey (b. 1791), his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Thomas M. D. Reid and Mary McKay, his wife; John Ramsey and
Elizabeth Birdsong, his wife, m. 1790.
John Ramsey was drafted from Iredell county, North Carolina, and served at Ramsour's Mill,
1780 under Gen. William Davidson, where he was shot in the knee. He died in 1807. His
widow in 1844 at the age of eighty-seven, was allowed a pension in Monroe county, Tenn., for
six months actual service as private, North Carolina line.
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Mrs. Eliza E. Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 38456
Born in Covington, Indiana.
Wife of Thomas Fleming Davidson.
Descendant of Robert Elder and of John Nesbitt, of Pennsylvania.
Daughter of Jacob Tice (1798-1886) and Eliza Moorhead Elder (1809-90), his wife, m. 1826.
Granddaughter of David Elder (1764-1834) and Ann Nesbitt (1771-1854), his wife, m. 1790.
Gr.-granddaughter of Robert Elder and Mary Taylor, his wife; John Nesbitt and Sarah
Moorhead (1747-1823), his wife, m. 1770.
[p.168] Robert Elder, (1734-90), enlisted 1776 under Capt. William Bell in the Lancaster
County Associators.
John Nesbitt, (1744-1826), served as a private in Capt. John Patton's company of Lancaster
county, Pennsylvania militia. He died in Butler county, Ohio.
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Mrs. Annie Davidson Thomas.
DAR ID Number: 38457
Born in Covington, Indiana.
Wife of Mason B. Thomas.
Descendant of Robert Elder.
Daughter of Thomas F. Davidson and Eliza E. Tice, his wife.
Granddaughter of Jacob Tice and Eliza Moorhead Elder, his wife, m. 1826.
See No. 38456.
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[p.169] Mrs. Katharine Parks Mulky.
DAR ID Number: 38460
Born in Bedford, Indiana.
Descendant of Sergt. Ambrose Carlton and of George Parks.
Daughter of Pleasant Alonzo Parks and Susan Arthusa Owens, his wife.
Granddaughter of Col. Pleasant Parks and Esther Carlton, his wife; Greenbury Owens and
Elizabeth Caldwell Newland, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of George Parks and Milly Davidson, his first wife; Ambrose Carlton and
Jean Montgomery, his wife; William Newland and Susan Chester Harrell, his wife.
Ambrose Carlton, (1763-1832), enlisted at seventeen. Was a private at Medway Church and
sergeant in the Georgia Legion at the battle of Ogeechee Road. He died in Lawrence county,
Ind.
George Parks, (1759-1837), when a boy removed with his father to Yadkin river, N. C. He
served under Capt. Samuel Johnston and Capt. William Lenoir of mounted riflemen. In 1832 he
was placed on the pension roll of Indiana for one years actual service as private, North Carolina
line. He was born in Amherst county, Va.; died in Monroe county, Ind.
Also No. 7766.
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Mrs. Hattie Eloise Spooner.
DAR ID Number: 38476
Born in Grand Bay, Alabama.
Wife of Allen D. Spooner.
Descendant of Capt. Peter Forney and of Capt. Alexander Brevard.
Daughter of Garland Marion Dees and Mary Fettyplace Smith, his wife.
Granddaughter of Mclancthon Smith and Mary Emma Forney, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Daniel Morgan Forney and Harriet Brevard, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Peter Forney and Nancy Abernathy, m. 1783; Alexander Brevard and
Rebecca Davidson (1762-1824), his wife, m. 1784.
Peter Forney, (1756-1834), served as lieutenant of volunteers 1777 as captain at Charleston
and 1781 commanded dragoons that marched to the relief of Wilmington. He was born and died
in Lincoln county, North Carolina.
Also Nos. 6437, 7659, 23317, 24740, 29191, 31897.
Alexander Brevard, (1754-1829), commanded a company and fought in the battles of the
Jerseys and in the southern campaign. He was born in Maryland; died in North Carolina.
Also Nos. 636, 8710, 32759.
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Mrs. Grace Corbin Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 38915
Born in Plainfield, Illinois.
Wife of Charles H. Davidson.
Descendant of Judge Samuel Safford.
Daughter of Alfred T. Corbin and Laura Pratt, his wife.
Granddaughter of Samuel Safford Pratt and Esther Adaline Pratt, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Elisha Billings Pratt and Clara Safford, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Samuel Safford, Jr., and Amelia Mathew, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Samuel Safford and Mary Lawrence, his wife.
Samuel Safford, (1737-1813), was major of Green Mountain Boys at Bennington and with him
were his son Samuel, and his brothers, David, Joseph, Solomon and Jacob. He served
twenty-six consecutive terms as judge of Bennington county court. He was born in Norwich,
Conn.; died in Bennington, Vt.
Also Nos. 2593, 6912, 15448.
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Miss Alice Lydia Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 39069
Born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Descendant of James Davidson, of Maryland.
Daughter of Dr. Benjamin Reed Davidson and Alice Gray, his wife.
[p.28] Granddaughter of Thomas Davidson and Jane Welch, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of James Davidson and Amelia Reed, his wife.
James Davidson, (1760-1841), enlisted, 1776, and served throughout the war. He was placed
on the pension roll, 1831, for service as private, Maryland line. He was buried in All Hallows
Cemetery, Ann Arundel county, and upon his tombstone is his record as a soldier.
Also No. 27265.
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Miss Amy Poole.
DAR ID Number: 39239
Born in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire.
Descendant of Benjamin Prescott.
Daughter of John Ward Poole and Mary Abby Prescott, his wife.
Granddaughter of Daniel Prescott and Abigail Davidson, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Oliver Prescott and Mary Clay, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Benjamin Prescott and Rachel Adams, his wife.
See No. 39237.
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Mrs. Clara A. White.
DAR ID Number: 39249
Born in McLean, New York.
Wife of Robert Hornby White.
Descendant of Timothy Beers.
Daughter of John Theodore Davidson and Amanda M. Beers, his wife.
Granddaughter of Jabez Holly Beers (b. 1794) and Rebecca Wood (b. 1796), his wife, m.
1815.
Gr.-granddaughter of Timothy Beers and Susanna Randall (1750-1834), his wife, m. 1773.
Timothy Beers (1749-1825), served as a private in Capt. John Sayre's company, Col. John
Hathorn's New York regiment. He lived in Orange county during the Revolution. He was born in
Conn.; died in Wells, Bradford Co., Pa.
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Miss Lucy Battle Martin.
DAR ID Number: 39288
Born in Davidson, North Carolina.
Deseendant of Col. Thomas Robeson, Jr., of North Carolina.
Daughter of Col. William J. Martin and Laetitia Coddington Costin, his wife.
Granddaughter of Miles Costin and Catherine L. Robeson, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of William Robeson and Ann Coddington, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Thomas Robeson, Jr., and Mary Bartram, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Thomas Robeson and Sarah Singletary.
Thomas Robeson, Jr. (1740-94), commanded the Bladen county troops. Upon his monument is
inscribed �a member of the North Carolina Provincial Congress, 1775-76.� Robeson county is
named for this patriot. He was born and died in Bladen Co., N. C.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson Brevard.
DAR ID Number: 39292
Born in Winnsboro, South Carolina.
Wife of Dr. C. M. Brevard.
Descendant of Maj. John Davidson, Maj. William Smith, Col. James Johnston, Peter Epes,
David Reese, Thomas Woodward, Capt. Joseph Graham, Capt. William Sharp, Robert Rabb,
Capt. William Robertson, Robert Ewart and Dr. John Reid.
Daughter of Thomas Ross Robertson and Mary Cora Johnston, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Ross Robertson and Elizabeth C. Rabb, his wife; William Johnston
and Anne Eliza Graham, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Thomas Robertson and Harriet Ross, his first wife; George Franklin
Graham (d. 1827) and Martha Anne Harris, his wife; m. 1825; Thomas Alexander Rabb and
Massey Penquite Smith, his wife; Robert Ewart Johnston and Mary Reid, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of William Robertson and Nancy Hawley, his first wife; Joseph Graham
and Isabella Davidson, his wife; William Smith and Mourning Bearden, his wife; James Johnston
and Jane Ewart, his wife; Charles Harris and Martha A. (Epes) Conner, his wife; John Reid and
Sarah Sharp, his wife; Robert Rabb and Nancy Woodward, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of John Davidson and Violet Wilson, his wife; Peter Epes and Mary
Poythess, his wife; William Sharp and Catherine Reese (1744-1826) his wife, m. 1768; Thomas
Woodward and Jemima Collins, his first wife; David Reese and Susan Polk, his wife, m. 1738.
John Davidson (1735-1832), was major of North Carolina troops and signer of the
Mecklenberg Declaration. He was born in Chester Co., Pa.
Also Nos. 8710, 24865, 25475, 33230.
William Smith (1751-1837), served as captain and major in the militia of Spartanburg Co., S.
C., where he died.
James Johnston, (1742-1805), commanded the reserve at King's Mountain. He was born in
Tryon Co.; died in Lincoln Co., N. C.
Peter Epes (1730-1808), was appointed, 1775, member of the Intelligence Committee of Prince
George Co., Va., where he was born and died.
[p.106] David Reese, (1709-1808), was a Signer of the Declaration.
Joseph Graham (1759-1836), served as lieutenant and captain of North Carolina Rangers. He
died in Caroline Co.
Also Nos. 24865, 33515.
William Sharp (1742-1818), was a member of the Committee of Safety of Rowan Co., N. C.
He was born in Cecil Co., Md.; died in Iredell Co., N. C.
Robert Rabb (1758-1825), served as private in Fairfield Co., S. C., where he was born and
died.
William Robertson (1740-1824), served as private under Sumpter. He was born in Prince
William Co., Va.; died in Fairfield Co., S. C.
Robert Ewart (1725-1800), was a member of the Committee of Safety of the Salisbury District,
1775.
John Reid (1756-1821), was a physician and a captain. He was born and died in Lincoln Co.,
N. C.
Also Nos. 20723, 24871.
Thomas Woodward (1698-1779), the Regulator who had served in the early wars, was killed in
pursuit of Tories.
Also Nos. 14430, 26577, 28053, 32949, 35004.
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Miss Julia Johnston Robertson.
DAR ID Number: 39293
Born in Winnsboro, South Carolina.
Descendant of Maj. John Davidson, Maj. William Smith, Col. James Johnston, Peter Epes,
David Reese, Thomas Woodward, Capt. Joseph Graham, Capt. William Sharpe, Robert Rabb,
Capt. William Robertson, Robert Ewart and Dr. John Reid.
Daughter of Thomas Robertson and Mary Cora Johnston, his wife.
See No. 39292.
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Miss Bernice S. Cogswell.
DAR ID Number: 39473
Born in Killingly, Connecticut.
Descendant of Sergt. Thomas Dike, of Connecticut.
Daughter of Benjamin Cogswell and Sarah Stiness Shumway, his wife.
Granddaughter of Daniel Shumway and Rebecca Stiness, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Noah Shumway and Lucy Dike (1784-1867), his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Thomas Dike and Dorothy Davidson, his wife.
Thomas Dike, (1744-1805), served as sergeant at the Lexington Alarm in Capt. John Green's
company, Col. Ebenezer William's regiment. He was born and died in Thompson.
Also No. 28811.
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Mrs. Katharine Gebhart Mathiot
DAR ID Number: 39736
Born in Dayton, Ohio.
Wife of Edward Bernard Mathiot.
Descendant of Sergt. George Mathiot, of Pennsylvania.
Daughter of David Gebhart and Mary Ellen Davidson, his wife.
Granddaughter of Colonel Robert Davidson and Eliza Mathiot, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of George Mathiot and Ruth Davis, his wife.
George Mathiot, (1759-1840), enlisted 1777 and guarded the prisoners captured at Trenton.
He served several short [p.271] tours and was sergeant under Capt. Hubley when Cornwallis
surrendered. In 1782 he served in the state navy on the �Oliver Cromwell.� In 1832 he applied
for a pension and it was allowed for private, sergeant and seaman. His widow received a
pension and a land grant. He was born in Lancaster Co.; died in Connellsville.
Also No. 11719.
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Mrs. Jessie Grange Roman.
DAR ID Number: 39752
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Wife of Dr. Davidson Roman.
Descendant of Dr. William Magaw.
Daughter of William Grange and Jessie Magaw Weaver, his wife.
See No. 39750.
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Mrs. Levanda Huff Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 39922
Born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
Wife of Jasper N. Davidson.
Descendant of Peter Huff.
Daughter of Abraham Huff and Julia Brassfield, his wife.
Granddaughter of Peter Bucaw Huff (1794-1879) and Jerusha Vanarsdall (1804-60), his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Peter Huff and Abigail (Ann) Bucaw, his wife.
Peter Huff, (1756-1845), was placed on the pension roll of Mercer County, Ky., 1832, for two
years actual service as private, New Jersey line. He was born in New Jersey and removed to
Kentucky 1794, where he died.
Also No. 33731.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Cravens Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 40165
Born in Madison, Indiana.
Wife of William Robert Davidson.
[p.62] Descendant of John Paul.
Daughter of John Robert Cravens and Drusilla Lanier, his wife.
Granddaughter of Dr. Robert Cravens and Sarah Grover Paul, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of John Paul and Sarah Thornberry Grover, his wife.
John Paul, (1758-1830), served in Gen. George Rogers Clark's expedition, 1778. He received
land for his service. He was born in Germantown, Pa.; died in Madison, Ind.
Also No. 39551.
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Mrs. Juliet Meriwether Pitts.
DAR ID Number: 40171
Born in Eutaw, Alabama.
Wife of Alexander Davidson Pitts.
Descendant of Charles Coleman.
Daughter of John S. Meriwether and Alice Coleman, his wife.
Granddaughter of James Cobb Coleman (1810-68) and Juliet Bestor (1811-50), his wife, m.
1836.
Gr.-granddaughter of John Coleman (1781-1852) and Rhoda Cobb (1793-1863), his wife, m.
1807.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Charles Coleman and Mary Roundtree, his wife, m. 1765.
Charles Coleman, (1744-1818), served as quartermaster in the third North Carolina regiment.
He was born in Edgcomb Co., North Carolina; died in Green Co., Alabama.
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Miss Emma Polk Bonchelle.
DAR ID Number: 40456
Born in Columbia, Missouri.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. Thomas Polk, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Robert Julian Bonchelle and Virginia H. Bradford, his wife.
Granddaughter of Robert Mathus Bonchelle and Emma Octavia Polk, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Thomas I. Polk and Sarah Moore, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Charles Polk and Miss Alexander, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Thomas Polk and Susan Pratt, his wife.
Thomas Polk, (1732-93), served in the Provincial Congress and was Commissary of Provisions
for the Continental troops when the army was in great need. He was appointed brigadier general
1781 to succeed William Lee Davidson, who fell at Cowan's Ford. He died in Charlotte and is
buried in the Presbyterian church yard.
Also Nos. 3482, 8113, 12193, 21349, 23265, 28287, 32318, 34395, 36321.
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Miss Finetta Ewing.
DAR ID Number: 40458
Born in Lexington, Missouri.
Descendant of Brig. Gen William Davidson, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Robert Chatham Ewing and Maria Harris, his wife.
Granddaughter of Rev. Finis Ewing and Margaret Lee Davidson, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of William Davidson and Mary Brevard, his wife.
William Davidson, (1746-81), served as major 1776, lieutenant colonel 1777 and 1779 was
promoted brigadier general for bravery in the place of Rutherford who had been taken prisoner.
He was killed at the battle of Cowan's Ford in an effort to prevent Cornwallis from crossing the
Catawba river. A county is named for him and Congress ordered a monument should be erected
to the memory of this hero.
Also Nos. 196, 1255, 9870, 12457, 33408, 36013.
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Mrs. Roberta Mccormick.
DAR ID Number: 40460
Born in Lexington, Missouri.
Wife of John McCormick.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. William Davidson.
Daughter of Robert Chatham Ewing and Maria Harris, his wife.
See No. 40458.
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Mrs. Betsey Blanchard Kemp.
DAR ID Number: 40695
Born in Acworth, New Hampshire.
Wife of Phineas Allen Kemp.
Descendant of Lemuel Blanchard.
Daughter of Lemuel Blanchard and Margaret Witherspoon Davidson (1777-1840), his second
wife, m. 1818.
[p.262] Lemuel Blanchard, (1763-1855), served as a private in the Mass. militia at New
London. He was born in Shutesbury, Mass.; died in Worcester, Vermont.
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Mrs. Louise Davidson Nevins.
DAR ID Number: 40741
Born in Perry County, Alabama.
Wife of William Hooper Nevins.
Descendant of Maj. John Davidson.
Daughter of Joseph Wilson Davidson and Louise Price, his wife.
Granddaughter of John Ramsey Davidson and Eugenia McConnarghey, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Benjamin Wilson Davidson and Elizabeth Latter, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of John Davidson and Violet Wilson, his wife.
John Davidson, (1735-1832), was major of North Carolina troops and signer of the
Mecklenburg Declaration. He was born in Chester Co., Pa.; died in Mecklenburg Co., N. C.
Also Nos. 8710, 24865, 25475, 33230, 39292.
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Mrs. Bettie Ewing Barr.
DAR ID Number: 40940
Born in San Antonio, Texas.
Wife of Robert Barr.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. William Lee Davidson.
Daughter of Washington Perry Ewing and Aletha Jane Ewing, his wife.
Granddaughter of Rev. Finis Ewing and Margaret Lee Davidson, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of William Lee Davidson and Mary Brevard, his wife.
William Lee Davidson, (1746-81), was promoted brigadier general for bravery 1779 and was
killed at Cowans Ford. He was born in Lancaster Co., Penna.
Also Nos. 196, 1255, 9870, 12457, 33408, 36013.
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Mrs. Carrie Poe Crawford.
DAR ID Number: 41105
Born in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
Descendant of John Ramsey, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Oran S. Poe and Fannie Rives, his wife.
Granddaughter of William A. Rives and Lydia Reed, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of David Reed and Mary Ramsey (b. 1791), his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of John Ramsey and Elizabeth Birdsong, his wife, m. 1790.
John Ramsey was drafted from Iredell Co., North Carolina, and was shot in the knee at
Ramsour's Mill 1780, under Gen. William Davidson. He died 1807. His widow, 1844 at the age
of 87 was allowed a pension for six months' actual service as private, N. C. line.
Also No. 36517.
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[p.208] Miss Hattie Alexander.
DAR ID Number: 41550
Born in Hopeville, North Carolina.
Descendant of Major John Davidson, John McKnitt Alexander, Samuel Wilson and Violet
Wilson.
Daughter of Albert Wilson Alexander (b. 1852) and Alice Little (b. 1856), his wife, m. 1874.
Granddaughter of James McKnitt Alexander (1808-56) and Mary Louisa Wilson (1825-99),
his wife, m. 1844.
Gr.-granddaughter of William Bain Alexander (1764-1844) and Violet Davidson (1791-1820),
his wife, m. 1790; Albert Wilson and Elizabeth Johnston, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of John McKnitt Alexander and Jane Bain, his wife, m. 1759; John
Davidson and Violet Wilson, his wife; James Wilson and Martha Orr, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Robert Wilson and Martha Makemie, his wife; James Orr and
Emily Hannah, his wife; Samuel Wilson and Mary Winslow, his first wife.
John Davidson, (1735-1832), was major of North Carolin? troops and signer of the
Mecklenberg Declaration. He was born in Chester Co., Pa.
Also Nos. 8710, 24865, 25475, 33230, 39292.
John McKnitt Alexander, (1733-1817), was secretary of the Mecklenberg Convention;
delegate to memorialize the legislature; member of the Provincial Congress 1776 and of the
Senate 1777. He died in Mecklenberg County, N. C.
Also Nos. 18885, 20724, 24865, 25475, 33515, 35615, 37896.
Samuel Wilson, (1710-78), was a member of the Committee of Safety of Mecklenberg Co., N.
C.
Violet Wilson, (1741-1818), signed the resolution to the Committee of Safety of Mecklenberg
Co., where she was born and died.
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Mrs. Norma Ewing Biggs.
DAR ID Number: 41890
Wife of Wesley M. Biggs.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. William Lee Davidson.
Daughter of Robert Chatham Ewing and Maria Harris, his wife.
Granddaughter of Rev. Finis Ewing and Margaret Davidson, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of William Lee Davidson and Mary Brevard, his wife.
William Lee Davidson, (1746-81), was promoted brigadier general for bravery 1779 and was
killed at Cowans Ford. He was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.
Also Nos. 196, 1255, 9870, 12457, 33408, 36013, 40940.
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Mrs. Fanny May Towart.
DAR ID Number: 41940
Born in Elmira, New York.
Wife of James Towart.
Descendant of Timothy Beers.
Daughter of Robert Hornby White and Clara A. Davidson, his wife.
Granddaughter of John Theodore Davidson and Amanda M. Beers, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Jabez Holly Beers (b. 1794) and Rebecca Wood (b. 1796), his wife, m.
1815.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Timothy Beers and Susanna Randall (1750-1834), his wife, m. 1773.
Timothy Beers, (1749-1825), served as a private in Capt. [p.347] John Sayre's company, Col.
John Hathorn's New York regiment. He lived in Orange county during the Revolution. He was
born in Connecticut; died in Wells, Bradford county, Pa.
Also No. 39249.
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Mrs. Theo White Jacobi.
DAR ID Number: 41942
Born in Elmira, New York.
Wife of L. H. Jacobi, Jr.
Descendant of Timothy Beers.
Daughter of Robert Hornby White and Clara A. Davidson, his wife.
See No. 41940.
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Mrs. Josephine Morton Bell.
DAR ID Number: 42589
Born in Auburn, Kentucky.
Wife of Robert F. Bell.
Descendant of Jonathan Smith.
Daughter of William Jordan Morton and Mary Thompson, his wife, m. 1863.
Granddaughter of Joseph Morton and Louisa Davidson (1803-98), his wife, m. 1818.
Gr.-granddaughter of James H. Davidson and Harriet Smith, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Jonathan Smith and Mary Furman, his wife.
Jonathan Smith, (1758-1851), served as a private in the Hunterdon Co., N. J., militia. He was
born in Hunterdon county; died in Elkton, Ky., where he received a pension.
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Mrs. Niva Wilde Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 42637
Born in Princeton, Wisconsin.
Wife of James Henry Davidson.
Descendant of Richard Avery, of New York.
Daughter of Ferdinand August Wilde and Matilda Catherine Thompson, his wife.
Granddaughter of Rev. Robert Thompson and Lovina Avery (b. 1804), his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Richard Avery and Marietta Ferguson, his wife, m. 1787.
Richard Avery, (1763-1834), enlisted from Marlboro, Mass., in Capt. Joseph Bates' company,
Col. John Brooks' regiment. He was placed on the pension roll for two years' actual service as
fifer, Massachusetts line. In 1843 his widow received a pension. He was born in Oblong; died in
Mentz, N. Y.
Also No. 40174.
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Miss Mary Cage Dismukes.
DAR ID Number: 42796
Born in Nashville, Tennessee.
Descendant of Paul Dismukes.
Daughter of Paul Dismukes and Sophia Gilespie, his wife.
Granddaughter of Paul Dismukes, Jr., and Sabrina Lynch, his 1st wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Paul Dismukes and Sarah Richardson, his wife.
Paul Dismukes, (1762-1838), enlisted at sixteen in Spottsylvania Co., Va., and was at the battle
of Camden and Yorktown. He was placed on the pension roll 1834 for service as private,
Virginia line. He died in Davidson Co., Tenn.
Also Nos. 8043, 20228, 28380, 35217.
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Mrs. Helen Hale Sloan Keyser.
DAR ID Number: 43077
Born in St. Louis, Missouri.
Wife of W. W. Keyser.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. William Lee Davidson.
Daughter of Ewing McGready Sloan and Helen Chew, his wife.
Granddaughter of Robert Sloan and Margaret D. Ewing, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Rev. Finis Ewing and Margaret Davidson, his wife.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of William Lee Davidson and Mary Brevard, his wife.
William Lee Davidson, (1746-80), was promoted brigadier general for bravery 1779 and was
killed at Cowan's Ford. He was born in Lancaster Co., Pa.
Also Nos. 196, 1255, 9870, 12457, 33408, 36013, 40940, 41890.
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[p.30] Miss Katharine Lillian Sloan.
DAR ID Number: 43078
Born in Kansas City, Missouri.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. William Lee Davidson.
Daughter of Ewing McGready Sloan and Helen Chew, his wife.
See No. 43077.
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Mrs. Harriet Belford Laciar Evans.
DAR ID Number: 43331
Born in Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania.
Descendant of Capt. John Santee and of Conrad Line.
Daughter of Jacob Davidson Laciar (b. 1839) and Cordella Line (b. 1842), his wife, m. 1863.
Granddaughter of Samuel Line (1817-96) and Martha Culver (b. 1820), his wife, m. 1841.
Gr.-granddaughter of Conrad Line, Jr., (b. 1788) and Sarah Santee, his wife, m. 1811.
Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Conrad Line and Huldah Locke, his wife, m. 1787; James Santee (b.
1763) and Rachel Mac Neal (1772-1813), his wife, m. 1794.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Valentine Santee (b. 1740) and Margaret Funston, his wife, m.
1765.
Gr.-gr.-gr.-gr.-granddaughter of John Santee and Katharine Smith (b. 1721), his wife.
John Santee, (1719-77), served as captain of Pennsylvania militia and died while home on
furlough. He was born in Northampton Co., Pa.; died in Easton.
Conrad Line, (1763-1843), served as a minute man in the Bergen County, New Jersey militia.
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Mrs. Jennie Wyly Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 44216
Born in Jacksonville, Ala.
Wife of William Murray Davidson.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. John Sevier.
Daughter of Benjamin Cleveland Wyly and Elsie Snow, his wife.
Granddaughter of Gen. James Rutherford Wyly and Sarah Hawkins Clark, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of William Clark and Elizabeth Sevier, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Sevier and Sarah Hawkins, his 1st wife.
John Sevier (1744-1815) was a leader in the border warfare and the hero of thirty battles. He
died on duty in Alabama where he was buried. In 1890 his remains were taken to Knoxville and
buried in the state where he had served so long and a monument is erected to his memory by an
appreciative people.
Also Nos. 2212, 5148, 12569, 20225, 25149, 34470, 38970.
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Mrs. Janie Pharr Moore.
DAR ID Number: 44611
Born in Iredell Co., N. C.
Wife of William Liston Moore.
[p.247] Descendant of Walter Pharr, Major John Davidson and John Brevard, all of N. C.
Daughter of Rev. William Walter Pharr, D. D. and Sarah Moore, his wife.
Granddaughter of Walter Smiley Pharr and Jane Huie, his wife; James Warren Moor and
Isabella Davidson, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Henry Pharr and Margaret Bain, his wife; John Davidson (1779-1810) and
Sally Brevard, his wife, m. 1800.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Walter Pharr and Sarah O'Bryan, his wife; John Davidson and Violet
Wilson, his wife; Adam Brevard (b. 1750) and Sarah Winslow, his wife.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of John Brevard and Jean McWhorter, his wife.
Walter Pharr (1741-99) served as a soldier and was wounded at the battle of Gun Swamp,
South Carolina 1780. He died at Rocky River, N. C. and is buried in the family burying ground.
Also No. 43694.
John Davidson (1735-1832) signed the Mecklenberg Declaration 1775. He was appointed
major 1776, served with Rutherford and Sumter and was one of the active �Hornets� at the
battle of Ramsour's Mill. He died in Mecklenberg Co., N. C.
John Brevard (1716-90) was too old for military service. He was chairman of the Committee of
Safety, Rowan Co., N. C. He died in Iredell Co., N. C. He had eight sons in the army, John
was a lieutenant.
Also Nos. 637, 8710.
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Mrs. Daisybel Pharr Brown.
DAR ID Number: 44612
Born in Iredell Co., N. C.
Wife of P. M. Brown.
Descendant of Walter Pharr, Major John Davidson and John Brevard.
Daughter of Rev. William Walter Pharr, D. D. and Sarah Moore, his wife.
See No. 44611.
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Mrs. Bessie Watts Rankin Mcneely.
DAR ID Number: 44614
Born in Bowen Co., N. C.
Wife of Clarence Pharr McNeely.
Descendant of Hon. John McKnitt Alexander and of Major John Davidson.
Daughter of Sylvester Charlmers Rankin and Alice Elvira Alexander, his wife.
Granddaughter of Benjamin Wilson Alexander and Elvira V. McKoy, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of William Bane Alexander and Violet Davidson, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of John McKnitt Alexander and Jane Bane, his wife, m. 1759; John
Davidson and Violet Wilson his wife.
See No. 44611.
John McKnitt Alexander (1733-1817) served as secretary to the convention at Charlotte, N. C.
1775 and was a member of the Provincial Congress 1776 and the Senate 1777. He died in
Mecklenberg Co., N. C.
Also Nos. 18885, 20724, 24965 25475, 33515, 35615, 37896, 41550, 43368.
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Mrs. Mary Rankin Turlington.
DAR ID Number: 44615
Born in Rowan Co., N. C.
Wife of Zeb Vance Turlington.
Descendant of Hon. John McKnitt Alexander and of Major John Davidson.
Daughter of Sylvester Chalmers Rankin and Alice Elvira Alexander, his wife.
See No. 44614.
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Miss Kittie Mims Pitts.
DAR ID Number: 44828
Born in Uniontown, Ala.
Descendant of John Davidson and of Rev. David Caldwell.
Daughter of Philip Henry Pitts and Amanda Hill McLean, his wife.
Granddaughter of Philip Henry Pitts and Margaret Davidson, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of J. H. Davidson and Martha Caldwell, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Alex Caldwell and Sallie Davidson, his wife.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of David Caldwell and Rachel Craighead (1739-1825) his wife; John
Davidson and Violet Wilson, his wife.
John Davidson (1735-1832) was major of North Carolina troops and signer of the
Mecklenburg Declaration. He was born in Chester Co., Pa.; died in Mecklenburg Co., N. C.
Also Nos. 25475, 33230, 39292, 40741, 41550.
[p.333] David Caldwell (1725-1824) was a patriot as was also his wife. Her name is among the
heroines of the Revolution. He was born in Lancaster Co., Pa.; died in Mecklenburg Co., N. C.
Also Nos. 18885, 20722, 24439, 38647.
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[p.48] Mrs. Mary Young Gaither.
DAR ID Number: 45115
Born in Charlotte, N. C.
Wife of B. S. Gaither.
Descendant of Major Joseph Graham.
Daughter of J. Alphonso Young and Laura Tate, his wife.
Granddaughter of J. Alphonso Young and Melvina Graham, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of John Davidson Graham and Elizabeth Connor, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Joseph Graharn and Isabella Davidson, his wife.
Joseph Graham (1759-1836) served as lieutenant, captain and major of North Carolina
Rangers. He was desperately wounded at Charlotte. He was born in Chester Co., Pa.; died in
Lincoln Co., N. C.
Also No. 24865, 33515, 39292.
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Mrs. Marietta Davidson Jones.
DAR ID Number: 45124
Born in Asheville, N. C.
Wife of Benjamin M. Jones.
Descendant of Major William Davidson.
Daughter of Edwin Davidson and Hannah Smith, his wife.
Granddaughter of Allen S. Davidson and Elizabeth A. Nowell, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of William Mitchell Davidson and Elizabeth Vance, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of William Davidson and Margaret McConnell (1748-1806), his wife.
William Davidson (1750-1809) served as lieutenant in Capt. James Houston's company of
North Carolina militia and was promoted major after the battle of Ramsour's Mill. He was born
in Lancaster Co., Penn.; died in Buncombe Co., N. C.
Also No. 23090, 32229, 37903.
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Mrs. Katharine Doolittle Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 45273
Born in Carrollton, Ill.
Wife of William J. Davidson.
Descendant of Lieut. Solomon Doolittle.
Daughter of Edwin A. Doolittle and Emily Fales, his wife.
Granddaughter of Alfred Doolittle (1800-60) and Adaline Garvin (1806-68), his 2nd wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Theophilus Doolittle (1769-1804) and Abiah Atwater (1769-1817), his
wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Solomon Doolittle and Eunice Hall, his 1st wife, m. 1768.
Solomon Doolittle was appointed ensign by the Assembly 1778 and was promoted lieutenant
1779. He was born 1746 in Wallingford, Conn.
Also No. 23097.
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Mrs. Carrie Grace Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 45295
Born in Fenton, Mich.
Wife of Robert Davidson.
Descendant of Benjamin F. Grace.
Daughter of Benjamin Grace and Sarah Jane Ingram, his wife.
Granddaughter of James Grace and Hannah Patten, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Benjamin F. Grace and Rachel Patten, his wife.
Benjamin F. Grace (1758-1851) enlisted in Amherst, N. H. 1780 under Capt. Daniel
Livermore. He was placed on the pension roll of New York 1818 for three years' actual service
as private, New Hampshire line. In 1831 he moved to Wayne Co., Mich., where he died.
Also No. 29957.
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Mrs. Annie Warner Hood.
DAR ID Number: 46026
Born in Sumner Co., Tenn.
Descendant of Robert Cartwright.
Daughter of Jacob L. Warner and Elizabeth Johnson Cartwright, his wife.
Granddaughter of James Cartwright and Frances Thompson, his 2nd wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Robert Cartwright and Pembroke Hunter, his 3rd wife.
Robert Cartwright (1722-1808) was a signer of the Wautaga petition, and served on the frontier
throughout the revolution. He was born in Princess Anne County, Va.; died in Davidson County,
Tenn.
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Mrs. Bessie B. Owen.
DAR ID Number: 46492
Born in Saluda, S. C.
Wife of B. Boon Owen.
*Descendant of Daniel Goggans.
Daughter of Col. E. Jerry Goggans and Adella Bouknight, his wife.
Granddaughter of Daniel Goggans and Emily Davidson, his wife.
[p.223] Gr-granddaughter of Jerry Goggans and Elizabeth Peterson, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Daniel Goggans and � �, his wife.
Daniel Goggans was a Whig and fought for independence under Marion, Sumter, and Pickens.
Once while in Marion's command he was home on a furlough, and his house was surrounded by
a body of Tories commanded by the celebrated and notorious Ned Turner. He fought them from
the house until it was fired, then, seeing that escape was impossible, he came out and was
instantly shot down.
(*) This is not sufficient data for future applicants.
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Mrs. Marian Davidson Murdock.
DAR ID Number: 46737
Born in Boston, Mass.
Wife of Harris Hunnewell Murdock.
Descendant of Joseph Coolidge of Massachusetts.
Daughter of Herbert Elbridge Davidson and Sarah Coolidge (b. 1854), his wife.
Granddaughter of John Coolidge (b. 1821) and Martha Jane Sturtevant, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of John Coolidge (b. 1796) and Mary Bond, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Joshua Coolidge (b. 1759) and Jemima Norcross, his wife.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Joseph Coolidge and Eunice Stratton (b. 1727), his wife, m. 1753.
Joseph Coolidge (1730-75) was a minute man from Watertown, at Lexington, where he was
killed. He was born in Watertown.
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Mrs. Emma L. Maxwell.
DAR ID Number: 46995
Born in Columbus, Ohio.
Wife of John M. Maxwell.
Descendant of Archibald Fletcher.)
Daughter of L. H. Long and Elizabeth Cumbaugh, his wife.
Granddaughter of Thomas Long and Rebecca Fletcher, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Archibald Fletcher, his wife.
Archibald Fletcher served as ensign of the 3rd company, 2nd battalion of Bedford County, Pa.,
Lieut. Col. Hugh Davidson 1781.
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[p.28] Mrs. Annie E. Brumby Glover.
DAR ID Number: 47057
Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wife of James Bolan Glover.
Descendant of Capt. Alexander Brevard.
Daughter of Richard Trapier Brumby and Isabella Mary Martha Brevard, his wife.
Granddaughter of Alexander Brevard and Rebecca Davidson, his wife.
Alexander Brevard (1755-1829) commanded a company and fought in the many battles of the
�Jersey's� and in the Southern campaign. He was born in Iredelle County, died in Lincoln
County, N. C.
Also No. 8710.
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Miss Fannie Wallace Glover.
DAR ID Number: 47058
Born in Marietta, Ga.
Descendant of Col. Joseph Glover, Lieut. Wilson Glover, John Brevard, Capt. Alexander
Brevard and John Davidson.
Daughter of James Bolan Glover (b. 1841) and Anne Eliza Brumby (b. 1843), his wife, m.
1865.
Granddaughter of John Heyward Glover (1814-59) and Jane Porter Bolan (b. 1820), his wife,
m. 1838; Richard T. Brumby and Mary Brevard, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of John Heyward Glover (b. 1791) and Eliza Vincent (d. 1859), his wife, m.
1813; Alexander Brevard and Rebecca Davidson, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Wilson Glover and Margaret Heyward (b. 1753), his wife; John
Brevard and Jean McWhorter, his wife; John Davidson and Violet Winslow Wilson, his wife.
See No. 47057.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Joseph Glover and Mrs. Anne Doughy (1730-1807), his wife.
Joseph Glover (1720-83) served as colonel of militia of Colleton County. He was born and died
in South Carolina.
[p.29] Wilson Glover was lieutenant in the first regiment, South Carolina troops, Continental line.
He was born 1758 in South Carolina, where he died.
John Brevard (1716-90) was chairman of the Committee of Safety of Rowan County 1776, and
had six sons in the Revolutionary army, John, Hugh, Ephraim, Alexander, Joseph, and Adam.
He was born in Cecil County, Maryland; died in North Carolina.
John Davidson (1735-1832) was a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration, and served under
Sumter at the battle of Hanging Rock. He was born in North Carolina.
Also No. 8710.
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Mrs. Eva O. Joslin Allen.
DAR ID Number: 47164
Born in Waitsfield, Vt.
Wife of Clarence J. Allen.
Descendant of Joseph Joslin and of Gaius Hitchcock.
Daughter of Cornelius Emerson Joslin and Josette Dumas, his wife.
Granddaughter of Hooker Joslin and Lucia Davidson, his wife; Julian Dumas and Relief
Hitchcock, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Joseph Joslin and Dorothy Osgood, his wife; Gaius Hitchcock and Sarah
Wells, his wife.
Joseph Joslin (1753-1819) was a minute man who responded to the Lexington Alarm from
Lancaster, Mass.; where he was born. He died in Weathersfield, Vt.
Gaius Hitchcock (1764-1843) enlisted 1778 under Capt. John Bryant as a waiter as he was too
young for active duty. In 1781 he served under Capt. Oliver Shattuck in the Levies. In 1832 he
applied for a pension in Waitsfield, Vt., and it was allowed for over eight months' actual service
as private, Massachusetts line. He was born in Springfield, Mass.; died in Waitsfield.
Also No. 42101.
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Mrs. Cornelia Elmore Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 47374
Born in Columbia, S. C.
Wife of Adam Brevard Davidson.
Descendant of John Archer Elmore.
Daughter of Franklin Harper Elmore and Harriet Chestnut Taylor, his wife.
Granddaughter of John Archer Elmore and Mary Ann Sarah Saxon, his 1st wife.
John Archer Elmore (1762-1834), when a boy served with his brother, Thomas, in General
Green's army. He was born in Prince Edward County, Va.; died in Autauga County, Ala.
Also No. 3922.
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Mrs. Adele Goodwyn Mcneil.
DAR ID Number: 47465
Born in Montgomery, Ala.
Wife of John Davidson McNeil.
Descendant of William Bibb, Capt. John Tyler and Major James Fairlie.
Daughter of Albert Taylor Goodwyn and Priscilla Cooper Tyler (b. 1807), his wife.
Granddaughter of Albert Gallatin Goodwyn and Harriet Bibb (b. 1814), his wife; Robert Tyler
and Priscilla Cooper.
Gr-granddaughter of Peyton Bibb and Martha Cobb, his wife; John Tyler and Letitia Christian,
his wife; Thomas Apthorpe Cooper and Mary Fairlie, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of William Bibb and Sarah Wyatt, his 2nd wife (m. 1779); John Tyler and
Mary Armistead, his wife; James Fairlie and Jeanette Yates, his wife.
William Bibb (1735-96) was a member of the convention 1776 from Prince Edward County
and a member of the Committee of Safety. He was born in Hanover County, Va.; died in
Petersburg, Ga.
Also Nos. 23028, 25045, 35688, 36117.
John Tyler (1747-1813) was with the Hanover County minute men under Patrick Henry in the
first armed resistance in Virginia. In 1778 he was Judge of the Admiralty Court, and in 1781
Speaker of the House of Delegates. His second son, John, was the tenth President of the United
States.
Also No. 5631.
[p.222] James Fairlie (1757-1830) entered the army as ensign and was promoted lieutenant
1776. He served as major and aide-de-camp to General Steuben from 1778 to the close of the
war. He was born in New York City, where he died.
Also Nos. 25467, 30566.
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Mrs. Annie W. Camp.
DAR ID Number: 47545
Born in Davidson County, Tenn.
Wife of Leon A. Camp.
Descendant of Thomas Camp and of Benjamin Morgan.
Daughter of William C. Camp and Elizabeth Morgan, his wife.
Granddaughter of George Camp and Mary Norman, his wife; John Morgan and Ann W.
Norman, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Thomas Camp and Susie Wagner, his wife; Benjamin Morgan and
Elizabeth Kemper, his wife.
Thomas Camp served as private in Capt. Nathaniel Welch's company, second Virginia regiment.
He was born 1747 in South Carolina; died in Spartanburg.
Also No. 20784.
Benjamin Morgan (1762-1841) enlisted 1781 as private in Capt. Hank Read's company, Col.
Pendleton's regiment. He was born in Fauquier County, Va.; died in Nashville, Tenn.
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[p.20] Miss Gertrude Fripp Shoemaker.
DAR ID Number: 48039
Born in Wyoming, Pa.
Descendant of James Stark.
Daughter of William H. Shoemaker and Mary L. Stark, his wife.
Granddaughter of John M. Stark and Sarah Davidson, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of James Stark and Catherine, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Henry Stark and Elizabeth Kennedy, his wife.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of James Stark and Elizabeth Carey, his wife.
James Stark (1740-77) served as a private in Lieut. Simon Spalding's company raised at
Westmoreland. He was born in Groton, Conn.; died in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Also Nos. 2324, 3775, 10700, 20073, 32295, 35998.
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Mrs. S. Caroline Douthitt Davidson.
DAR ID Number: 48135
Born in Big Beaver, Pa.
Wife of William Leslie Davidson.
Descendant of Capt. Robert Vance.
Daughter of William Douthitt and Emily Belle Vance, his wife.
Granddaughter of Robert Vance and Caroline S. Vance, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Robert Vance and Margaret Vance, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Robert Vance and Elizabeth Vance, his wife.
Robert Vance (1747-1820) commanded a company in the 9th Virginia regiment under Col.
John Gibson.
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Miss Pauline Polk Potts.
DAR ID Number: 48210
Born in Sherman, Tex.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. Thomas Polk, of North Carolina.
Daughter of Lafayette Brown Potts and Mary Ophelia Polk, his wife.
Granddaughter of Col. Charles Bingley Polk and Sarah John Le Noir, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Capt. Thomas Polk and Sarah Moore, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Charles Polk and Miss Alexander, his wife.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Thomas Polk and Susan Spratt, his wife.
Thomas Polk (1732-93) served in the Provincial Congress and was Commissary of Provisions
for the Continental troops when the army was in great need. He was appointed brigadier general
1781, to succeed William Lee Davidson, who fell at Cowan's Ford. He died in Charlotte and is
buried in the Presbyterian churchyard.
Also Nos. 12193, 21349, 23265, 28287, 32318, 34395, 36321, 40456.
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[p.193] Mrs. Harriet Chase Clayton.
DAR ID Number: 48412
Born in Pelham, N. H.
Wife of Joseph Clayton.
Descendant of James Dickey and of George Clark of New Hampshire.
Daughter of Chandler Chase and Armis Dickey, his wife.
Granddaughter of James Dickey, Jr., and Mary Clark, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of James Dickey and Mary Davidson, his wife; George Clark and Mary
Wilson, his wife.
James Dickey (1747-1895) enlisted 1775 in Capt. Reuben Davis' company of minute men
which marched from Hollis ; 1776, in Capt. Daniel Emerson's company, Col. Joshua Wingate's
regiment, Continental service. He was born in Londerry; died in Northport, Me.
George Clark (1723-1810) served as private in Capt. Joseph Parker's company, Col. Enoch
Hale's regiment of militia 1776, at Ticonderoga. He was born and died in Windham, N. H.
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Miss Carrie Kavanaugh Ewing.
DAR ID Number: 48624
Born in Carrollton, Mo.
Descendant of Brig. Gen. William Davidson.
Daughter of Washington Perry Ewing and Roberta Kavanaugh, his wife.
Granddaughter of Washington Perry Ewing and Aletha Jane Ewing, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Rev. Finis Ewing and Margaret Davidson, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of William Davidson and Mary Brevard, his wife.
William Davidson (1746-80) was promoted brigadier general for bravery 1779, and was killed
at Cowans Ford. He was born in Lancaster County, Pa.
Also Nos. 196, 1255, 9870, 12457, 33408, 36013, 40940, 41890, 43077.
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[p.404] Mrs. Mary Lee Ellis Cox.
DAR ID Number: 48889
Born in Shippensburg, Pa.
Wife of John Arnot Cox.
Descendant of James Herron.
Daughter of John Herron Crisswell and Mary Lee, his wife.
Granddaughter of John Criswell and Nancy Herron, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of James Herron and Margaret Davidson, his wife.
James Herron (1754-1829) served in the Cumberland County militia of Pennsylvania 1777-82
as private. He also served in the �Rangers on the Frontier.� He died in Cumberland County, Pa.
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Daughters of the American Revolution., p. Mrs. M. Jennie Hinman. DAR ID Number: 49001 Born in
Rootstown, Ohio. Wife of Zerah Hinman. Descendant of Sergt. Asher Hinman. Daughter of Lloyd Hinman
and Mary Lewis, his wife. Granddaughter of Zerah Hinman, Jr., and Miriam Moses, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Zerah Hinman and Anna Mills, his wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of Asher Hinman and
Mary Harris, his wife. Asher Hinman (1742-1809) enlisted as sergeant at the Lexington Alarm from New
Hartford, Conn. He died in Canton, Conn. The National Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution., p. Mrs. Sarah Rice Lougee. DAR ID Number: 49002 Born in Canton, Conn. Wife of Josiah
Lougee. Descendant of Corp. David Scott. Daughter of Charles L. Rice and Sarah Scott, his wife. [p.2]
Granddaughter of David Scott, Jr. (1793-1848) and Experience Scott, his wife. Gr-granddaughter of David
Scott and Sarah Field, his 2nd wife, m. 1790. David Scott (1748-1812) enlisted as private at the Lexington
Alarm from Sunderland; also served as corporal at the siege of Boston, 1775-77. He was born in Whately;
died in Williamsburg, Mass. NOTE.�The number at the end of the name represents the National Number of
the Member of the Society. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution., p.2 Mrs.
Sara Lougee Latimer. DAR ID Number: 49003 Born in Canton, Conn. Wife of George Latimer. Descendant
of Corp. David Scott. Daughter of Josiah Lougee and Sarah L. Rice, his wife. See No. 49002. The National
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution., p.2 Mrs. Claribel Hinman Rice. DAR ID Number:
49004 Born in Canton, Conn. Descendant of Sergt. Asher Hinman. Daughter of Julius Hinman and Pluma
Rice, his 2nd wife. See No. 49001. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution., p.2
Mrs. Mary Priscilla Barker Smith. DAR ID Number: 49005 Born in New Haven, Conn. Wife of Charles H.
Smith. Descendant of Capt. Augustus Stanton. Daughter of James Barker and Mary Eliza Pendleton, his
wife. Granddaughter of Job Stanton Pendleton and Lucy Stanton, his 2nd wife. Gr-granddaughter of
Oliver Stanton and Hannah Knowlton Dewey, his wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of Augustus Stanton and
Eunice Crandall, his wife. [p.3] Augustus Stanton (1745-1822) was elected by the General Assembly of
Rhode Island lieutenant in the company commanded by Capt. Thomas Wells, 1776, and in 1777 served as
captain of artillery. He was born in Westerly, R. I.; died in Hancock, Mass. Also No. 17015. The National
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution., p.3 Mrs. Laura Collins Hall Goldsborough. DAR ID
Number: 49006 Born in Milford, Del. Descendant of Ensign John Hazzard, of Delaware. Daughter of
George H. Hall and Adale Hazzard, his wife. Granddaughter of William A. Hazzard and Mary P. Elliot, his
wife. Gr-granddaughter of Gov. David Hazzard and Elizabeth Collins, his wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of
John Hazzard and Mary Houston, his wife. John Hazzard (1754-1825) served as ensign in Capt. William
Perry's company, 1777, Delaware line. He was born in Milton. Also No. 43848. The National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution., p.3 Miss Grace Helen De Riemer. DAR ID Number: 49007 Born in
Ceylon. Descendant of Lieut. James Hyde, Jr., of Connecticut. Daughter of Rev. William Edward De Riemer
and Emily Frances True, his wife. Granddaughter of Rev. Charles K. True and Elizabeth Bassett Hyde, his
wife. Gr-granddaughter of Rev. Edward Hyde and Elizabeth Cambridge, his wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of
James Hyde, Jr., and Martha Nevins, his wife. James Hyde, Jr. (1752-1809) was sergeant, 1777, in the
Connecticut Continental line; promoted lieutenant in 1781 and served to the close of the war. He was at
Germantown, Valley Forge, Monmouth, Stony Point, and Yorktown. He was born and died in Norwich,
Conn. Also Nos. 2626, 12236, 13287, 14485, 22900, 23022, 37999. The National Society of the Daughters
of the American Revolution., p.3 [p.4] Mrs. Catharine Elizabeth Ritter Custis. DAR ID Number: 49008
Born in Frederick, Md. Wife of Dr. J. B. Gregg Custis. Descendant of Lieut. William Ritter. Daughter of
John Alfred Ritter and Catharine Elizabeth Martin, his wife. Granddaughter of Adam Ritter and Catharine
Martin, his wife. Gr-granddaughter of William Ritter. William Ritter was 2nd lieutenant in Capt. William
Keeport's company, Continental troops, commanded by Lieut.-Col. George Stricker, Maryland line. Was
commissioned 1st lieutenant, 1777, in the 4th artillery regiment. He was born 1750. The National Society
of the Daughters of the American Revolution., p.4 Miss Harriet Ann Keen. DAR ID Number: 49009 Born in
Washington, D. C. Descendant of Col. Evan Evans, of Pennsylvania. Daughter of William Evans Garrett
Keen and Ellen White Lovejoy, his wife. Granddaughter of Samuel Williams Keen and Jane Garrett, his
wife. Gr-granddaughter of Levi Garrett and Margaret Evans, his wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of Evan Evans
and Margaret Nivins, his wife. Evan Evans (1732-94) served on the Committee of Observation, commanded
Chester County militia, and was a member of Assembly. He was born in Chester County, Pa., where he
died. Also Nos. 41, 1761, 2318, 5221, 7170, 16499. The National Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution., p.4 Miss Nellie Bowen. DAR ID Number: 49010 Born in Selma, Ala. Descendant of Major
Charles Dyer. Daughter of Thomas Stebbins Bowen and Samantha Snow, his wife. Granddaughter of
Thomas Alrich Bowen and Mary Dyer, his wife. Gr-granddaughter of Benjamin Dyer and Mary Clark, his
wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of Charles Dyer and Susannah Wright, his wife [p.5] Charles Dyer (1753-1845)
served as captain in the Continental line and as major of Rhode Island militia. He was born in North
Kingston, R. I.; died in Shaftsbury, Vt. Also No. 24228. The National Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution., p.5 Mrs. Clio Smith Tidwell. DAR ID Number: 49011 Born in Athens, Ga. Wife of
William De Graffenried Tidwell. Descendant of Col. Arthur Erwin, of Pennsylvania, and of Alexander
Erwin, of North Carolina. Daughter of J. Bruce Smith and Mary England, his wife. Granddaughter of J. S.
England and Piety E. Barr, his wife. Gr-granddaughter of Elisha England and Mary Erwin, his wife.
Gr-gr-gra
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Miss Mary Brevard Russell.
DAR ID Number: 49856
Born in Marietta, Ga.
Descendant of Capt. Alexander Brevard.
Daughter of William J. Russell and Rebecca Harriette Brumby, his wife.
[p.384] Granddaughter of Richard T. Brumby and Mary M. Brevard, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Alexander Brevard and Rebecca Davidson, his wife.
Alexander Brevard (1755-1829) commanded a company and fought in the many battles of the
Jerseys and in the southern campaign. He was born in Iredell County, N. C.
Also No. 8710.
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THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE Daughters of the America Revolution The National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution., p. Mrs. M. Jennie Hinman. DAR ID Number: 49001 Born in
Rootstown, Ohio. Wife of Zerah Hinman. Descendant of Sergt. Asher Hinman. Daughter of Lloyd Hinman
and Mary Lewis, his wife. Granddaughter of Zerah Hinman, Jr., and Miriam Moses, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Zerah Hinman and Anna Mills, his wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of Asher Hinman and
Mary Harris, his wife. Asher Hinman (1742-1809) enlisted as sergeant at the Lexington Alarm from New
Hartford, Conn. He died in Canton, Conn. The National Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution., p. Mrs. Sarah Rice Lougee. DAR ID Number: 49002 Born in Canton, Conn. Wife of Josiah
Lougee. Descendant of Corp. David Scott. Daughter of Charles L. Rice and Sarah Scott, his wife. [p.2]
Granddaughter of David Scott, Jr. (1793-1848) and Experience Scott, his wife. Gr-granddaughter of David
Scott and Sarah Field, his 2nd wife, m. 1790. David Scott (1748-1812) enlisted as private at the Lexington
Alarm from Sunderland; also served as corporal at the siege of Boston, 1775-77. He was born in Whately;
died in Williamsburg, Mass. NOTE.�The number at the end of the name represents the National Number of
the Member of the Society. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution., p.2 Mrs.
Sara Lougee Latimer. DAR ID Number: 49003 Born in Canton, Conn. Wife of George Latimer. Descendant
of Corp. David Scott. Daughter of Josiah Lougee and Sarah L. Rice, his wife. See No. 49002. The National
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution., p.2 Mrs. Claribel Hinman Rice. DAR ID Number:
49004 Born in Canton, Conn. Descendant of Sergt. Asher Hinman. Daughter of Julius Hinman and Pluma
Rice, his 2nd wife. See No. 49001. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution., p.2
Mrs. Mary Priscilla Barker Smith. DAR ID Number: 49005 Born in New Haven, Conn. Wife of Charles H.
Smith. Descendant of Capt. Augustus Stanton. Daughter of James Barker and Mary Eliza Pendleton, his
wife. Granddaughter of Job Stanton Pendleton and Lucy Stanton, his 2nd wife. Gr-granddaughter of
Oliver Stanton and Hannah Knowlton Dewey, his wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of Augustus Stanton and
Eunice Crandall, his wife. [p.3] Augustus Stanton (1745-1822) was elected by the General Assembly of
Rhode Island lieutenant in the company commanded by Capt. Thomas Wells, 1776, and in 1777 served as
captain of artillery. He was born in Westerly, R. I.; died in Hancock, Mass. Also No. 17015. The National
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution., p.3 Mrs. Laura Collins Hall Goldsborough. DAR ID
Number: 49006 Born in Milford, Del. Descendant of Ensign John Hazzard, of Delaware. Daughter of
George H. Hall and Adale Hazzard, his wife. Granddaughter of William A. Hazzard and Mary P. Elliot, his
wife. Gr-granddaughter of Gov. David Hazzard and Elizabeth Collins, his wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of
John Hazzard and Mary Houston, his wife. John Hazzard (1754-1825) served as ensign in Capt. William
Perry's company, 1777, Delaware line. He was born in Milton. Also No. 43848. The National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution., p.3 Miss Grace Helen De Riemer. DAR ID Number: 49007 Born in
Ceylon. Descendant of Lieut. James Hyde, Jr., of Connecticut. Daughter of Rev. William Edward De Riemer
and Emily Frances True, his wife. Granddaughter of Rev. Charles K. True and Elizabeth Bassett Hyde, his
wife. Gr-granddaughter of Rev. Edward Hyde and Elizabeth Cambridge, his wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of
James Hyde, Jr., and Martha Nevins, his wife. James Hyde, Jr. (1752-1809) was sergeant, 1777, in the
Connecticut Continental line; promoted lieutenant in 1781 and served to the close of the war. He was at
Germantown, Valley Forge, Monmouth, Stony Point, and Yorktown. He was born and died in Norwich,
Conn. Also Nos. 2626, 12236, 13287, 14485, 22900, 23022, 37999. The National Society of the Daughters
of the American Revolution., p.3 [p.4] Mrs. Catharine Elizabeth Ritter Custis. DAR ID Number: 49008
Born in Frederick, Md. Wife of Dr. J. B. Gregg Custis. Descendant of Lieut. William Ritter. Daughter of
John Alfred Ritter and Catharine Elizabeth Martin, his wife. Granddaughter of Adam Ritter and Catharine
Martin, his wife. Gr-granddaughter of William Ritter. William Ritter was 2nd lieutenant in Capt. William
Keeport's company, Continental troops, commanded by Lieut.-Col. George Stricker, Maryland line. Was
commissioned 1st lieutenant, 1777, in the 4th artillery regiment. He was born 1750. The National Society
of the Daughters of the American Revolution., p.4 Miss Harriet Ann Keen. DAR ID Number: 49009 Born in
Washington, D. C. Descendant of Col. Evan Evans, of Pennsylvania. Daughter of William Evans Garrett
Keen and Ellen White Lovejoy, his wife. Granddaughter of Samuel Williams Keen and Jane Garrett, his
wife. Gr-granddaughter of Levi Garrett and Margaret Evans, his wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of Evan Evans
and Margaret Nivins, his wife. Evan Evans (1732-94) served on the Committee of Observation, commanded
Chester County militia, and was a member of Assembly. He was born in Chester County, Pa., where he
died. Also Nos. 41, 1761, 2318, 5221, 7170, 16499. The National Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution., p.4 Miss Nellie Bowen. DAR ID Number: 49010 Born in Selma, Ala. Descendant of Major
Charles Dyer. Daughter of Thomas Stebbins Bowen and Samantha Snow, his wife. Granddaughter of
Thomas Alrich Bowen and Mary Dyer, his wife. Gr-granddaughter of Benjamin Dyer and Mary Clark, his
wife. Gr-gr-granddaughter of Charles Dyer and Susannah Wright, his wife [p.5] Charles Dyer (1753-1845)
served as captain in the Continental line and as major of Rhode Island militia. He was born in North
Kingston, R. I.; died in Shaftsbury, Vt. Also No. 24228. The National Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution., p.5 Mrs. Clio Smith Tidwell. DAR ID Number: 49011 Born in Athens, Ga. Wife of
William De Graffenried Tidwell. Descendant of Col. Arthur Erwin, of Pennsylvania, and of Alexander
Erwin, of North Carolina. Daughter of J. Bruce Smith and Mary England, his wife. Granddaughter of J. S.
England and Piety E. Barr, his wife. Gr-granddaughter of Elisha England and Mary Erwin, his wife.
Gr-gr-gra
Mrs. Harriette Earle Glover Welsh.
DAR ID Number: 49857
Born in Marietta, Ga.
Descendant of Capt. Alexander Brevard and of John Davidson.
Daughter of James Bolan Glover and Annie E. Brumby, his wife.
Granddaughter of Richard T. Brumby and Mary Brevard, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Alexander Brevard and Rebecca Davidson, his wife.
See No. 49856.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Davidson and Violet Winslow Wilson, his wife.
John Davidson (1735-1832) was a signer of the Mecklenberg Declaration and served under
Sumter at the battle of Hanging Rock. He was born in Scotland; died in North Carolina.
Also No. 8710.
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Mrs. Anna L. Knox.
DAR ID Number: 50184
Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Wife of Walter E. Knox.
Descendant of Capt. Peter Forney and of Capt. Alexander Brevard.
Daughter of Judge S. D. J. Moore and Maria Forney, his wife.
Granddaughter of Daniel Morgan Forney and Harriet Brevard, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Peter Forney and Nancy Abernathy, his wife, m. 1783; Alexander Brevard
and Rebecca Davidson (1762-1824), his wife, m. 1784.
Peter Forney (1756-1839) served as lieutenant of volunteers, 1777, as captain at Charleston,
and, 1781, commanded dragoons that marched to the relief of Wilmington. He was born and
died in Lincoln County, N. C.
Alexander Brevard (1754-1829) commanded a company and fought in the battles of the Jerseys
and in the southern campaign. He was born in Maryland; died in North Carolina.
Also No. 38476.
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[p.93] Mrs. Mabel Cogswell Johnson.
DAR ID Number: 50201
Wife of Iric Harrison Johnson.
Descendant of Sergt. Thomas Dike, of Connecticut.
Daughter of Benjamin Cogswell and Sarah Shumway, his wife.
Granddaughter of Daniel Shumway and Rebecca Stinness, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Noah Shumway and Lucy Dike, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Thomas Dike and Dorothy Davidson, his wife.
Thomas Dike (1744-1805) served as sergeant at the Lexington Alarm in Capt. John Green's
company, Col. Ebenezer Williams' regiment. He was born and died in Thompson, Conn.
Also No. 39473.
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Mrs. Sara Cheshire Graham Peck.
DAR ID Number: 50217
Born in Graham, N. C.
Wife of Irving Hobart Peck.
Descendant of Major Joseph Graham, Major John Davidson. John Huske, and Jesse Cobb.
Daughter of James Augustus Graham and Elizabeth Cheshire Webb, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Alexander Graham and Sarah Susanna Washington, his wife; James
Webb and Sarah Frances Cheshire, his wife.
[p.100] Gr-granddaughter of Joseph Graham and Isabella Davidson, his wife; James Webb and
Anne Huske, his wife; John Washington and Elizabeth Cobb, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Davidson and Violet Wilson, his wife; John Huske and Elizabeth
Hogg, his wife; Jesse Cobb and Elizabeth Heritage, his wife.
Joseph Graham (1759-1836) served as lieutenant and captain of North Carolina Rangers, 1778,
and as major, 1780. He received nine wounds in fifteen engagements. He was born in Chester
County, Pa.; died in Lincoln County, N. C.
John Davidson (1735-1832) was a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration and served as major
in the army. He was born in Chester County, Pa.; died in Mecklenburg County, N. C.
Also No. 33515.
John Huske (1740-94), who was born in England, was secretary to Gov. Thomas Burke, 1781,
when the members of the Council were captured by Tories, led by the notorious David Fanning,
and he suffered while a prisoner great privations, from which he never recovered. He died at
Wilmington, N. C.
Also No. 11603.
Jesse Cobb (1730-1807) was a member of Constitutional Convention, 1776, and of Assembly,
1778, and Commissary of the 1st battalion of volunteers. He was born in Virginia; died in
Kinston, N. C.
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Miss Agnes M. Graham.
DAR ID Number: 50636
Born in Carlisle, Pa.
Descendant of James G. Herron, of Pennsylvania.
Daughter of James Hutchinson Graham and Mary Ann Robinson Creswell, his wife.
Granddaughter of John Creswell and Nancy Herron, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of James G. Herron and Margaret Davidson, his wife.
James G. Herron (1749-1809), served in Hazen's regiment, Congress' Own; was captured and
when exchanged served until wounds compelled him to retire. He was a member of the
Cincinnati of Maryland. He was born in Franklin County; died in Shippensburg, Pa.
Also No. 22276.
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