Gilead Rupe NSDAR

Welcome to the Gilead Rupe Chapter, NSDAR. We proudly support the objectives of the State and National Societies Daughters of the American Revolution, to promote historical preservation, support education, and encourage patriotism within our communities. Through extensive genealogical research, members have proven their ancestry to those early Americans whose courage, bravery, and determination helped bring about the individual rights and freedom we enjoy today.

Chapter History:

The chapter was named for Gilead Rupe, who is generally accepted as the first white settler of Lafayette County, Missouri, arriving about 1815. The first steamboat landing at Lexington, Missouri, was at the mouth of Rupe’s Branch, named for Gilead Rupe. Years after his death, at the age of 75, December 3, 1847, his remains and the carved field rock were moved to Machpelah Cemetery, in Lexington, Missouri. A monument was erected by the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution in 1929.

The chapter was established June 8, 1984, by Organizing Regent, Marty Brunetti (Mrs. Barney ) and a total of 24 members.

For Membership Information, or eligibility, please visit the NSDAR web site:
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Chapter meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month, September-June, unless otherwise specified, at 6:30 p.m. For additional information relating to our chapter programs or activities, please contact us. We encourage you to visit and learn more about what DAR is doing in your area. Guests are always welcome.

Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

2008-2010 Chapter Officers: Regent: Joan Cole; Vice Regent: Nancy Pennington Miller; 2nd Vice Regent: Danielle Cole Pasquale; Chaplain: Myra Searfoss Hiles; Recording Secretary: Connie Simmons Lee; Corresponding Secretary: Marjorie Clevenger Wilson; Treasurer: Carol Grubb Estill; Registrar: Marty Helm Brunetti; Historian: Bonnie Gammon Keyserling; Librarian: Gwendolyn Hill.

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