Fort Bend Chapter
Richmond, Texas
The Fort Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was organized on December 20, 1946, in Richmond, Texas, by Regent Mrs. Mason Briscoe. Of the forty-three original members, one quarter of those members were related to Mrs. Briscoe. Mrs. Briscoe served as State Regent from 1957-1959. The chapter received its charter from the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) on December 16, 1947, and was confirmed by the Texas State Daughters of the American Revolution (TSDAR) on February 1, 1948. The Fort Bend Chapter takes its name from the county in which it was organized. In 1821, on a bend of the Brazos River, a small group of Stephen F. Austin's "original 300" settlers erected a fort, known as Fort Settlement. The Settlement later became known as Fort Bend. The county was also named Fort Bend County.
MEMBERSHIP
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Prospective DAR members are invited and are always welcome to visit our chapter meetings and inquire about membership.
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Membership in the DAR is open to any woman, eighteen years of age, who has an ancestor that participated in the American Revolutionary War in some way and can provide the required documentation.
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Our chapter provides assistance to prospective members who need help in tracing their ancestors.
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Our present membership is approximately 100 members.
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For more information on membership, please contact: barbarawray@juno.com
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