Grinnell Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution welcomes new member

Daughters of the American Revolution

Grinnell Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed a new member on Saturday, Oct. 12. Tammy See Kriegel of Grinnell is a descendant of John See, who was a private in the Revolutionary War.

John See of Greenbrier County, Virginia, enlisted in the Continental Army in 1776 to defend the western frontier of Virginia from incursions of hostile Indians. He was discharged after serving 12 months, but then re-enlisted for three years in Botetourt County, Virginia, in the 12th Virginia Regiment. See was with George Washington in winter quarters at Valley Forge. He fought at the Battle of Monmouth under Washington, the Battle of Stony Point under General Anthony Wayne and the Battle of Germantown under Washington.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Its members are descended from patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join. The Grinnell Chapter is named after Josiah B. Grinnell, the founder of the city of Grinnell. Members come from Grinnell, Newton, Montezuma and surrounding communities.

For information about membership in DAR, contact Nancy Bender, registrar, at 641-236-7065.