Daniel Newcomb Chapter NSDAR is one of the six chapters in South Dakota.  We report to the State and to National Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

 

Young and old, rich and poor, active and retired, our members, all direct descendents of Revolutionary War patriots, are bound together with pride in our inheritance and our love of country. We are a group of ladies with varied backgrounds and talents. We come with professional experience in many fields.

We meet up to six times a year that includes business, luncheon, and a program or guest speaker. While promoting patriotism, good citizenship, American history studies in the schools, and supporting the military, and American Indian projects, we also have concerns today addressing women's issues and children's needs. We are inspired by the deeds and dreams of our forefathers. There is something for everyone!  We all share a great heritage. 

Our chapter members are devoted to our local communities; sharing common values and uniting in recognizing our young leaders of tomorrow, as well as remembering and honoring those who served this country in the past, our military heroes.

 

Our Chapter, organized 7 Dec 1913, in Yankton SD,  is named for Daniel Newcomb, b 19 Apr 1747 in Massachusetts.  He served the Revolution by offering Patriotic Service in New Hampshire.  He was a justice of the NH Supreme Court, as well as a member of the New Hampshire state senate.  Daniel Newcomb procured the first bell for the town of Keene and the First Church. He was the ancestor of Katherine Roy Stevens, one of our first Chapter Regents.