History of the Mississippi State Society Daughters of the American Revolution

In the spring of 1896, Miss Alice Quitman Lovell gathered together some of the ladies of Natchez whom she knew to be eligible for membership in the DAR and suggested to them that they form a chapter of the organization in Natchez. Miss Lovell had recently returned from Massachusetts, where she had become interested in the work of the National Society DAR. Since she was a direct descendant of General John A. Quitman of Mexican War fame, it was fitting that she should be the founder of a chapter of an organization inspired by patriotic fervor. It was also fitting that Natchez, rich in history, should take the lead in organizing the DAR in Mississippi.

It was on May 5, 1896, that twelve ladies of Natchez banded together at the Quitman ancestral home, Monmouth, in Natchez and formed the Natchez Chapter. And so began the Mississippi Society DAR, the 35th State Society to organize. By common consent Miss Lovell was elected Chapter Regent and served until 1900 when she became State Regent.

The MSSDAR Centennial was celebrated with many special activities by the state society and the chapters, including the publishing of a 614 page history of the Society -- History of the Mississippi State Society Daughters of the American Revolution 1896  - 1996.

 

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08/23/08