The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded on October 11, 1890, 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 were frustrated by their exclusion from men's organizations formed to perpetuate the memory of ancestors who fought to make this country free and independent. As a result, a group of pioneering women in the nation's capital formed their own organization and the Daughters of the American Revolution has carried the torch of patriotism ever since.
The objectives laid forth in the first meeting of the DAR have remained the same in 125 years of active service to the nation. Those objectives are: Historical - to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; Educational - to carry out the injunction of Washington in his farewell address to the American people, "to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge, thus developing an enlightened public opinion…"; and Patriotic - to cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.
Daniel Coquillette, 5X Great Grandfather of mine, served in the Revolutionary War. Born September 20, 1750 in La Rochelle, France. Only son of Francis, fled from France with his parents at an early age, coming to America and settling near New City in Rockland county, New York. He was a farmer by occupation. He served as a minute man in the war of the Revolution serving under Capts Jacob Onderdonk, William Slow and Col. A Hawkes Hay., building fortifications near Peekskill, then guarding along shores of Hudson River, watching for British Ships sailing up and down said River He married Maria Stevens, a sister of Judge Peter Stevens of Rockland county. To them were born four sons and three daughters: Peter, Peter, Sarah, Mary, Phoebe, Daniel, and William. Their first-born, Peter, died in infancy. Daniel died at the age of 84 years and was buried at New City.
Grace Paul and and Grace Shelden Story, Sister to Edith Shelden Paul, were both members of DAR through Daniel Coquillette.
If any of the Female Family Members want to join the DAR, I will post the link to their website
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