DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN

| REVOLUTION, a patriotic organization of women descended from colonists who took part in the War of Independence, either as citizens, soldiers, sailors or as civil officers. It was founded in 1890 with the aim of perpetuating the memory of the Revolutionary patriots, promoting a general diffusion of knowledge, and preserving and extending institutions of American freedom. Its headquarters are in Washington, D. O., and it reports annually to Congre in accordance with the act incorporating the society. It has about 1,460 local chapters comprising a membership of about 116,000, delegates of whom meet annually in Washington. ‘The society has collected many historical relics, as well as a genealogical library, and publishes records of the lineage of each member.