Chapter Members

Our Members

A Legacy of Service Since 1924

Fort Chiswell Chapter is proud to have over 70 active members who trace their lineage to patriots of the American Revolution. Our members come from across the Bristol region and beyond, united by their shared heritage and commitment to historic preservation, education, and patriotism.

Each member has proven direct descent from a patriot who aided in achieving American independence during the Revolutionary War, whether through military service, civil service, or patriotic support. These connections to our nation's founding inspire us to continue serving our community today.

Chapter Officers

Chapter Officers 2025-2026

Regent: Jan McCart

Vice Regent: Becki Kelly

Chaplain: Susan Tanner

Recording Secretary: Ann Holler

Corresponding Secretary: Ann Holler

Treasurer: Mary Connor

Registrar: Sara Reuning

Historian: Amy Hopper

Librarian: Debbie Gwaltney

National Committees

American History: Fort Chiswell Board

Chapter Achievement Awards: Jan McCart and Becky Kelly

Community Service Awards: Carol Proust

Conservation: Susan Gannaway

Constitution Week: Jan McCart

DAR Good Citizens: Carol Propst

DAR Magazine: Myra Orr

DAR Schools: Kay Grott

Lineage Research: Ann Holler

Membership Recruitment: Billie Whisnant

National Defense: Jackie Dennison

Public Relations and Media: Ann Holler

Service to America: Sara Reuning

The flag of the USA: Becky Kelly

Volunteer Information Specialist: Barbara Street

Chapter Committees

President General's Message: Jan McCart

Bylaws & Standing Rules: Ann Holler, Myra Orr

Yearbook: Jan McCart

District & State Officers

District IV Director: (Ethelen Sehen) sehendiv@surry.net

Virginia State Regent: Kathleen Mayer Rugh (stateregent@virginiadar.org)

NSDAR President General: Virginia Sebastian Storage (202-62816) 16 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303

(Our honored patriots)

Patriot: Paul Hertzog, PA, Pvt PS

Patriot: William Montgomery Sr., PA, Col PS

Patriot: Jesse Vermillion, NC, Pvt

Patriot: William Jay, SC, Pvt

Patriot: Michael Swords, VA, Pvt PS

Patriot: Conrad Teeter, NJ, Pvt PS

Patriot: Ambrose Williams, VA, PS

Patriot: Samuel Pearson Jr., CT, Lt

Patriot: Edward Stevens, NC, PS

Patriot: Bolling Rogers, VA, Pvt

Patriot: John Frierson, SC, CS

Patriot: Nathaniel Fox, VA, Ens

Patriot: Harmon Arrants, MD, Lt PS

Patriot: John Alston, NC, PS

Patriot: Adam Ash, PA, Pvt

Patriot: James Hogg Jr., VA, Sol PS

Patriot: Benjamin Strickler, VA, CS PS

Patriot: Jesse Vermillion, NC, Pvt

Patriot: John McMillan, SC, Pvt PS

Patriot: Frederick Weaver, NC, Pvt

Patriot: John Hart, NJ, PS SDI

Patriot: Frederick Weaver, NC, Pvt

Patriot: Harrison Taylor, VA, PS

Patriot: Joseph Manchester, RI, Ens

Patriot: Ludwick Wohlpart, PA, PS

Patriot: John Carmack Jr., VA, Sol PS

Patriot: Arthur Campbell, VA, Col CS

Patriot: Samuel Phillips, MD, Sol

Gannaway, Susan Lynnette

Patriot: William Hudson, VA, PS

Patriot: Samuel Duff Jr., VA, Pvt

Patriot: John McMillan, SC, Pvt PS

Patriot: James Bates, VA, PS

Patriot: Joshua Emery, MA, Pvt

Patriot: Frederick Weaver, NC, Pvt

Patriot: John Crockett, VA, Lt CS

Patriot: Sampson Dees, NC, PS

Patriot: Jason Wilson, NC, CS

Patriot: George Rutledge, NC, Sol

Patriot: William Hudson, VA, PS

Patriot: Michael Fleenor, VA, Pvt

Patriot: Robert Cole, VA, Sgt

Patriot: James Hawes, MA, Pvt

Patriot: John King, NC, CS PS

Patriot: Archibald Prather, VA, Sol PVT

Patriot: Thomas Barker, VA, Pvt

Patriot: William Hudson, VA, PS

Patriot: Harmon Arrants, MD, Lt PS

Patriot: Frederick Weaver, NC, Pvt

Patriot: Robert Sevier, NC, Capt

Patriot: James Faris, SC, CS PS

Patriot: Francis Bowery, VA, Sol

Patriot: John Roller, VA, Sol CS

Patriot: Robert Sevier, NC, Capt

Patriot: John Davis, MD, Capt PS

Patriot: Thomas Hemphill, NC, Capt

Patriot: John McLaughlin, NC, Pvt

Patriot: Robert Orr, NC, PS

Patriot: Frederick Weaver, NC, Pvt

Patriot: Thomas Moore, NC, Pvt

Patriot: William Robert Leslie, VA, Sol PS

Patriot: John Johns, NC, PS

Patriot: John Campbell, VA, Capt

Patriot: Matthias Barringer, NC, Capt PS

Patriot: Manassah Cutler, MA, Staff Of

Patriot: Peter Grossclose Sr., PA, PS

Patriot: Thomas Barker, VA, Pvt

Patriot: Harmon Arrants, MD, Lt PS

Patriot: Hugh Lavender, SC, Pvt

Patriot: David Cox, VA, Lt PS

Patriot: Benjamin Duncan, NC, Pvt

Patriot: Abraham Tanner, VA, Pvt

Patriot: Israel Sayles, RI, Pvt

Patriot: Joseph Munger Sr., MA, Sgt

Patriot: Robert Chambers, VA, Sgt PS

Patriot: Mercy Raymond Bedford, NC, PS

Patriot: Joseph Joost Borst, NY, Pvt PS

Patriot: Aaron Higginbotham Jr., VA, Sol PS

Associate Patriots

Patriot: Peter Carter Sr., VA, PS

Patriot: John Dishman, VA, PS