Stukely Westcott Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Colonists
Springfield Missouri - Organized January 24, 1951
Stukely Westcott Chapter
Welcome to our website.
The Stukely Westcott Chapter has been part of the Springfield community for over 60 years.
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Our chapter members share a commitment rooted deep in our heritage and the belief that we can use our resources to encourage patriotism, programs for veterans, education, and historic preservation. We are also about friendship and community service.
If you share our pride in your heritage and DAC’s commitment to community and country, please consider becoming a member of the Stukely Westcott Chapter.
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Take some time to explore our website. We look forward to meeting you and sharing more information about our chapter and the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists. Please contact us soon.
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Pat Dickens, Chapter Regent
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Our History
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In 1951, fifteen women had proven their eligibility for membership in the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists. State Regent Emily Stapleton installed the officers at the home of Mrs. Frank Young.
Organizing Regent Areta Compton Montieth Vance named the chapter in honor of her ancestor, Stukely Westcott..
Membership
Any woman who is a citizen of the United States of America, is of good moral character, and has attained her eighteenth year, is eligible for membership, provided she is a lineal descendant from a DAC ancestor who provided service to colonial America
We can assist you in proving your line to an eligible colonial ancestor.
For information on acceptable service and other membership criteria, please visit our national website or contact us.
Meetings
Our meeting times & locations vary.
Please contact us for information.
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You do not have to wait for a meeting to begin research on your DAC lineage and ancestor. Contact us for more information.
Our Colonial Ancestors
Stukely Westcott was an Original Proprietor of the Providence Plantation in 1638; member of the Colonial Assembly; General Assistant to the Governor of Rhode Island; and Co-Founder, with Roger Williams, of Providence, Rhode Island.
He is the ancestor of our chapter's founding regent.
DAC Patriots of current members
John Autry, GA
Edward Ball, GA
William Berryman, VA
Richard Cantrell, PA
David des Marest, NY
James Dyer, VA
Lenhart Gerhart, PA
Hans Michael Goodnight, PA
Alexander Henderson, VA
Stephen Hopkins, MA
John Jenney, MA
Nathaniel Lawrence, MA
Benjamin Lillard, VA
Jacob Matthews, MD
Dr. Patrick Napier, VA
Roger Preston, MA
John Rolfe, VA
John Robinson, VA
Daniel Shipman, NC
Myles Standish, MA
William Tunnell, VA
Cornelius Hendricks Van Ness, NY
Joshua Whitney, MA
George Joseph Yates I, MD
DAC Historical Markers
The Historic Landmarks and Memorials Committee is responsible for locating and marking sites of historical importance. To learn more about the sites in Missouri visit the Missouri State Society's Markers Page.
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Graphics and information may not be copied or edited in any way without permission from the Chapter, State or National Society. Web hyperlinks to non-DAC sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAC, the state societies, or individual DAC chapters.
January 2018
This site is property of the Stukely Westcott Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Colonists.
Graphics and information may not be copied or edited in any way without permission from the Chapter, State or National Society. Web hyperlinks to non-DAC sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAC, the state societies, or individual DAC chapters.
March 2023