Welcome to the Gilead Rupe Chapter, NSDAR. We represent the rural eastern Jackson County area. 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 community. 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.
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.
Chapter Officers: Regent: Connie Lee; Vice Regent: Gwen Hill; 2nd Vice Regent: Danielle Cole Pasquale; Chaplain: Bonnie Keyserling; Recording Secretary: Nancy Miller; Corresponding Secretary: Carol Estill; Treasurer: Marjorie Wilson; Registrar: Joan Cole; Historian: Linda Glls; Librarian: Vickie Whitsett.
For Membership Information, or eligibility, please visit
the NSDAR web site:
National
Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Missouri State Society Daughters of the American
Revolution
National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution
The National Society offers a free patriot look up service to determine if your ancestor is already a proven patriot. Click on the following link: DAR Genealogical Research System (GRC) database
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