Albemarle Chapter History

Mrs. F. Berger Moran (Jane Blackburn), Organizing Regent of Albemarle Chapter, National Number 410, organizing member of the National Society.

Our History

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded on October 11, 1890.  The Albemarle Chapter NSDAR was organized on February 19, 1892.  Our organizing Regent was Mrs. F. Berger Moran (Jane Blackburn) from August 1891 through October 1892. She was also a charter member of the National Society.  Albemarle Chapter is the second oldest in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Mrs. Moran led our chapter in a fundraiser in October 1892, a Colonial Ball at Monticello.  The proceeds from this Ball were sent as a contribution to the building of Memorial Continental Hall in Washington D.C.  Mrs. Moran gave a pair of Bronze doors for the building and the Chapter made two special contributions for the Virginia column.  A concert was given in 1893 to raise money for a contribution towards the Mount Vernon House, the Virginia building at the World's Fair in Chicago.  The Chapter also supported the Mary Washington Memorial Association.

Albemarle Chapter has felt a close tie to Mr. Jefferson and Monticello as several of our members were granddaughters of  Mr. Jefferson and in more recent years have included his grandnieces.  Every year since 1908 members of Albemarle Chapter have placed a wreath at Mr. Jefferson's grave.  The Chapter has also played a consistent role in the annual July 4th Naturalization Ceremonies.

Mrs. Thomas Barton Lyons (Mary Norwood), Regent of Albemarle Chapter 1900-1901 and 1906-1907.  She served as State Regent 1902-1904.

Elizabeth Oglesby Haugh, an honored and active member of Albemarle Chapter, is a Chairman of the Protocol Committee, NSDAR; Member, Advisory Board, NSDAR; Advisor, National Defense Committee, NSDAR; and served as Vice President General 2001-2004. She is also an Honorary State Regent, VADAR and has held many National, State and Chapter offices.

Emily Tongue Richardson, an esteemed and active member of the Albemarle Chapter, is a Vice Chairman, Continental Congress; Vice Chairman, Executive Board Luncheon; State Chairman, Chapter Achievement Award; and District VI Chairman, DAR Museum.  She has held many National, State, District and Chapter offices.

Mildred C. Brown, a member of the Albemarle Chapter from 1967 until her death in 1984, bequeathed the proceeds of her property, antiques, and entire estate to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and to the Albemarle Chapter.

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