Major Jarrell Beasley Chapter

NSDAR Motto:
God, Home, and Country

2007-2010 National Theme:
"The Spirit of Hospitality Opens Doors of Opportunity"

2006-2009 Texas Theme:
"Patriotism Through Service"

Regent's Welcome

On behalf of the Major Jarrell Beasley Chapter, NSDAR, I extend a warm welcome to you. As an active, multigenerational service volunteer organization, we share the common thread of being descendents of a patriot of the American Revolution. Through individual strengths and interests of our members, we promote patriotism, preserve American History and secure America's future through patriotic education in Crockett and Houston County.

We encourage you to contact us to inquire about your eligibility for membership and to visit any of our regularly scheduled meetings.

Jeannette McLeod, Regent

Chapter History and Activities

The Major Jarrell Beasley Chapter was organized in October 1971 with 60 charter members. The Chapter was named in honor of an ancestor of the Founding Regent, Miss Nell Beasley. Major Jarrell Beasley Chapter has 91 enthusiastic members!

Major Jarrell Beasley Chapter is located in the heart of the East Texas Pineywoods at Crockett, Texas. Founded in 1836, Crockett is the 5th oldest city in Texas, and was named for David Crockett, who camped in the area on the way to fight at the Alamo. The city of Crockett is in Houston County, which was the first county established in the Republic of Texas, and named for General Sam Houston.

Major Jarrell Beasley Chapter strives to portray the ideals of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution:

Historical - The Chapter sponsors an American History Award Essay contest each year in the local schools.   Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness.   The Chapter is also dedicated to preserving local genealogical records.

Educational - Our Chapter is committed to providing scholarships on the National and local level. We also support various schools sponsored by the National Society, including the Tamassee School (South Carolina), Kate Duncan Smith School (Alabama) and the Crossnore School (North Carolina) for underprivileged children.

Patriotism - The membership is devoted to fostering patriotism and love of country. To accomplish this goal, Major Jarrell Beasley Chapter sponsors a county-wide DAR Good Citizen Award in the local schools each year.   The Chapter supports Veteran Administration Medical Centers, military personnel serving overseas, and local veteran organizations.

Who can join DAR?

Any woman over the age of 18 who can prove lineal descent from a man or woman who rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or a recognized patriot in one of the several Colonies or States, or of the United States, is eligible for membership. Documentation must be provided for each statement of birth, marriage, and death between prospective member and Revolutionary ancestor.

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