Malcolm Hunter Chapter, NSDAR, was organized February 1, 1980. The organizing regent was Mrs. William H. Hunter, Jr. The 20 organizing members with the exception of Mrs. Hunter were all lineal descendants of Malcolm Hunter, patriot from Virginia.
Malcolm Hunter was born about 1755 in Virginia. He died after 1815 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. He served in the 8th District under Lt. William Bryan of Botecourt County, Virginia Militia in 1782.
Malcolm lived in the area of Botecourt County which later became Montgomery County. In 1780 he sold some of his horses to Colonel Clark’s purchasing agent for the Regiment. Malcolm was the son of William Hunter who married into the Malcolm Allen family of Virginia; and a grandson of Daniel, an indentured servant who came to the Colonies in 1704.
The Malcolm Hunter Chapter shall seek to be a lighthouse in the area in which it has been established, and to strive to always uphold the objectives of the National Society by trying to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; to strive through education, for each member to promote and enlighten the young and old regarding responsibilities of being an American Citizen; and to cherish and respect the many blessings which became ours because someone cared before us.
Certificate of admittance to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution confirmed by the National Board of Management February 1, 1980. President General Jeannette Baylies, Lucile VanMeter; State Regent, Betty B. Miller; Organizing Secretary General.
Malcolm Hunter was born about 1755 in Virginia. He died after 1815 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. He served in the 8th District under Lt. William Bryan of Botecourt County, Virginia Militia in 1782.
Malcolm lived in the area of Botecourt County which later became Montgomery County. In 1780 he sold some of his horses to Colonel Clark’s purchasing agent for the Regiment. Malcolm was the son of William Hunter who married into the Malcolm Allen family of Virginia; and a grandson of Daniel, an indentured servant who came to the Colonies in 1704.
The Malcolm Hunter Chapter shall seek to be a lighthouse in the area in which it has been established, and to strive to always uphold the objectives of the National Society by trying to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; to strive through education, for each member to promote and enlighten the young and old regarding responsibilities of being an American Citizen; and to cherish and respect the many blessings which became ours because someone cared before us.
Certificate of admittance to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution confirmed by the National Board of Management February 1, 1980. President General Jeannette Baylies, Lucile VanMeter; State Regent, Betty B. Miller; Organizing Secretary General.
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