Margaret Gregg Gordon Chapter, NSDAR

Kingstree, South Carolina

The Historic Williamsburg County Courthouse courtesy of Wikipedia

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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer service organization composed of women with a common purpose of serving their communities through education, historic preservation, and patriotism.

Margaret Gregg Gordon, NSDAR, members are lineal descendants of men and women who gave their lives and fortunes to establish the United States during the American Revolutionary War. Our members prodominately live in the greater Kingstree and Williamsburg County area.

As a volunteer women's service organization, we are dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, patriotism and honoring the Patriots of the American Revolutionary War.

If you are interested in learning more about our membership, please contact us here. If you need assistance in tracing your lineage, please contact our Chapter Registrar for assistance!

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About the Margaret Gregg Gordon Chapter, NSDAR

The Margaret Gregg Gordon Chapter, NSDAR, was chartered in Kingstee, South Carolina, on January 14, 1915.

Who was Margaret Gregg Gordon?

Margaret Gregg Gordon was an unsung heroine whose courage and quick thinking played a vital role during the American Revolution in South Carolina.

When General Sir John Doyle arrived in Camden from Charles Town, Margaret overheard his plans to order two Loyalist armies to drive Francis Marion out and skin him. Undeterred, she hand-copied the plans and dispatched them via Marion's trusted scouts, saving many patriots the night the message arrived.

Another time, Margaret heard Colonel Banastre Tarleton's intentions to go after Marion, she sprang into action, riding forty miles on horseback to warn him. Her swift response ensured Marion's safety and the continued fight for freedom.

Margaret also faced Loyalists plundering her home. Spotting the approach of Patriot reinforcements, the men retreated. Amidst the chaos, one of the fleeing men found himself entangled in a barbed fence. Margaret, displaying remarkable agility and determination, swiftly pursued and apprehended him, ensuring his capture until the Patriots could take him as a prisoner.

Margaret's remarkable actions exemplify the pivotal role women played in safeguarding the Patriot cause during the American Revolution.

Information provided by the South Carolina 250 Committee

  • Currently, the Kate Barry Chapter, NSDAR, is working on an America250! project which entails a “from the ground up” project of preserving The Jamie Seay Historic Cemetery in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

    Currently, this cemetery is covered in ivy and not visible to a passerby. After many months of work, the beauty of the property is now apparent with the total project hopefully being completed by 2025. This cemetery is one of the oldest known burial grounds in Spartanburg. Local volunteers including the Tree’s Coalition and the Boy Scouts of America have worked alongside chapter volunteers to get this project underway.

  • The Kate Barry Chapter, NSDAR, is dedicated to educating the children of Spartanburg County regarding our rich history and battle for independence. We go into classrooms for Constitution Week programs. Additionally, our chapter offers educational materials to our main county library branch to promote historical education for all ages.

    We encourage local schools and classrooms to participate in NSDAR American History Essay Contests each year. We demonstrate to educators and teaching professionals how to use the NSDAR website to assist with historically rich lesson plans.

  • We support Veteran’s Last Patrol and attend their services. These services are held year-round at local nursing homes and are given to veterans who proudly served their country.

    Kate Barry Chapter, NSDAR, volunteers donate time, bibles, blankets and support to local veteran causes. Our chapter also supports and helps organize local holiday activities for veterans that center around Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day.

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