John Everett Chapter, NSDAR

Mrs. Hattie Mae Everett Dick organized John Everett Chapter in 1932 and was the first chapter regent. The new chapter was named for her DAR ancestor, John Everett. Later, Mrs. Dick served as Texas State Regent from 1964-67. That experience led her to the office of Vice President General NSDAR and then to Reporter General to the Smithsonian Institute.

John Everett Chapter is a county-wide chapter serving Columbus, Eagle Lake, Weimar and several communities bordering Colorado County. We meet the second Monday in the months September through May at 2 pm. In the summer we meet for lunch to stay in touch and get to know prospective members. Contact us about visiting as a guest.
Pictured at right: John Everett Chapter celebrated the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution 125th Anniversary in 2015.

Columbus, TX is proud that the Texas Room at NSDAR Headquarters in Washington DC has a replica of the stenciling from a cottage owned by Mrs. Dick's daughter, Laura Ann Rau.

The chapter is currently mapping the Odd Fellows Cemetery, sharing the map with the Nesbitt Library Archives, the local funeral home, and findagrave.com. We have also organized and cataloged old chapter records, photos and DAR magazines at the Nesbitt Library Archives. Members are currently preserving our history with a scrapbook.

Education

Our chapter promotes education through programs such as essay contests, chapter scholarships, and donations of books to children and adults.

Patriotism

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) was founded during a time that was marked by a revival in patriotism and intense interest in the beginnings of the United States of America. Women felt the desire to express their patriotic feelings and wished to have their own organization to perpetuate the memory of ancestors who fought to make this country free and independent. NSDAR has carried the torch of patriotism ever since.

We are proud to honor our ancestors. Our chapter members are descendants of these patriots who rendered civil, patriotic, and/or military service in the American war for independence. Many of them sacrificed their lives and fortunes for our freedom.