Samuel Ramsey Chapter, NSDAR

Garden Grove, California

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The Samuel Ramsey Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), was organized April 17, 1967, as the eighth chapter in Orange County, California. In selecting its name, the chapter honored founding regent Mrs. Vernon L. LeMaster and her sister, Harriet Erickson, the third regent, who are descendants of Samuel Ramsey.

A native of County Antrim, Ireland, Samuel Ramsey came to America in 1774 and settled in Augusta County, Virginia, where he soon became involved in the brewing rebellion of the Colonies against the mother country. When the war was imminent, he joined the Augusta County Militia and served under Captain David Gray’s Company of the Virginia Continental Line. Following the close of the war, he settled in Ohio County, Virginia, in the area that later became Brooke County, West Virginia, where he spent the rest of his life. He was the father of eleven children, nine of whom survived him at his death on December 14, 1813. He is buried in the Cross Creek Presbyterian Church graveyard in neighboring Washington County, Pennsylvania, and his grave has been marked by the NSDAR.

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The Samuel Ramsey Chapter’s sewing machines are always busy making items to raise money for our boutique and veteran projects. Five Vietnam War veterans were honored with American flag motif quilts of valor. Wounded Warriors were given wheelchair bags and lap robes. Veteran families were given colorful baby bibs, blankets, and quilts, and hours of tutoring were donated to promote literacy for children. Thousands of American flags were given to kindergarten students learning the Pledge of Allegiance, and presented to schools along with flag pins.

Monetary contributions were given for American Indian scholarships and summer camps. Warm blankets, winter clothing, shoes, books, and abundant food were supplied to the American Indians. One chapter member presented nine programs to chapters on the California Indians and was recognized by the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce with a Silver Spoon Award.

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