National Society Daughters of the American Colonists

The National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists (NSDAC), commonly known as the Daughters of the American Colonists, is an American patriotic organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1920, at St. Louis, it was federally chartered in 1984. Its object is to research and preserve the history and deeds of American colonists and commemorate deeds of colonial interest.^[1]

Membership

Membership is open to American women who are at least 18 years old and are lineal descendants of someone who rendered civil or military service in one of the Thirteen Colonies before July 4, 1776.^[2]

Notable members

• Margaret Wootten Collier
• Kitty O'Brien Joyner
• Grace Steele Woodward
• Lynn Forney Young

See also

• List of hereditary and lineage organizations in the United States

References

External links

• Official website
• Daughters of the American Colonists at The Online Books Page
• Works by or about Daughters of the American Colonists at Internet Archive (scanned books)