Real Daughters
New Hampshire Recognizes 28 Women
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors a unique lineage of women known as Real Daughters, who were both DAR members and actual daughters of Revolutionary War soldiers or Patriots. This distinct group provides a direct link to America's founding era, with 767 such members historically recognized by the DAR. The organization showcases an online exhibition to celebrate and preserve the legacy of these women.
This exhibition not only highlights their personal stories and accomplishments but also reflects on the Real Daughters' efforts to encourage their membership and provide needed support. Through this initiative, the DAR continues to honor and connect with the nation's revolutionary past.
If you are interested in learning more about Real Daughters, you can purchase the book, My Father Was a Soldier, from the DAR store.
New Hampshire is proud to recognize twenty-eight Real Daughters.
This exhibition not only highlights their personal stories and accomplishments but also reflects on the Real Daughters' efforts to encourage their membership and provide needed support. Through this initiative, the DAR continues to honor and connect with the nation's revolutionary past.
If you are interested in learning more about Real Daughters, you can purchase the book, My Father Was a Soldier, from the DAR store.
New Hampshire is proud to recognize twenty-eight Real Daughters.
Vienna Emily Piper Allen was born in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, on January 16, 1821, to John Piper and his second wife, Anna Young Piper.
Emily and two of her sisters were Real Daughters of the Molly Reid Chapter, NSDAR. She married Lyman Allen of Nottingham, and they were parents to seven children. Mrs. Allen became a member of the Molly Reid Chapter, NSDAR, in 1896. Two of her three daughters were members of the DAR, as well as two granddaughters and at least two great-granddaughters.
Mrs. Allen died in Nottingham, New Hampshire, on October 23, 1904.
Her Patriot father was Corporal John Piper, who was born in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, on January 17, 1760. He served in the Continental Army with New Hampshire companies from the beginning to the end of the war. After the war, he was commonly called "Adjutant Piper." He died in Tuftonboro on April 20, 1830.
Emily and two of her sisters were Real Daughters of the Molly Reid Chapter, NSDAR. She married Lyman Allen of Nottingham, and they were parents to seven children. Mrs. Allen became a member of the Molly Reid Chapter, NSDAR, in 1896. Two of her three daughters were members of the DAR, as well as two granddaughters and at least two great-granddaughters.
Mrs. Allen died in Nottingham, New Hampshire, on October 23, 1904.
Her Patriot father was Corporal John Piper, who was born in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, on January 17, 1760. He served in the Continental Army with New Hampshire companies from the beginning to the end of the war. After the war, he was commonly called "Adjutant Piper." He died in Tuftonboro on April 20, 1830.
Emily Thatcher Barr was born in Plainfield, New Hampshire, on July 9, 1804, to Benjamin Thatcher and Sybel Foster Thatcher. She married John Barr on April 2, 1845, and they had two children.
She joined the Molly Stark Chapter, NSDAR, on April 5, 1899, at nearly 95 years of age. She died at the home of her daughter, Laura, in Manchester, New Hampshire, on April 18, 1899.
Her Patriot father was Private Benjamin Thatcher, who was born on August 5, 1764, in Lebanon, Connecticut. He joined service in Connecticut at age 16 and served in the Continental Army in 1780 and 1781. He died in Hartland, Vermont, on May 17, 1835.
She joined the Molly Stark Chapter, NSDAR, on April 5, 1899, at nearly 95 years of age. She died at the home of her daughter, Laura, in Manchester, New Hampshire, on April 18, 1899.
Her Patriot father was Private Benjamin Thatcher, who was born on August 5, 1764, in Lebanon, Connecticut. He joined service in Connecticut at age 16 and served in the Continental Army in 1780 and 1781. He died in Hartland, Vermont, on May 17, 1835.
Thirzah Hazzard Kinsley Beal was born on October 6, 1810, in Springfield, New Hampshire, to James Carr Hazzard and Betsey Greeley Hazzard. She was the youngest of eleven children, and the second named Thirzah, a previous child with that name most likely having died.
She was first married to Silas Kinsley on Christmas Day, 1833. Her second husband was Colonel Selah Beal of Lyme, New Hampshire. After Selah's death, Mrs. Beal resided in Brockton, Massachusetts, where she lived with her daughter.
In 1899, she applied to the DAR and joined the Deborah Sampson Chapter, NSDAR, Massachusetts. She died in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on August 29, 1900, while she was visiting her sister Lucy Hazzard Emerson, also a Real Daughter. She is buried with her first husband.
Her chapter reported to the Brockton Times, "Mrs. Beal was a very pleasant woman to meet; below the minimum height with a low musical voice, wore the daintiest of lace caps and was a typical gentlewoman."
Her Patriot father was Corporal James Carr Hazzard, who was born in Newbury, Massachusetts, on August 2, 1759, and died in Springfield, New Hampshire, on March 24, 1837. He served as a corporal from New Hampshire with the Continental Army
She was first married to Silas Kinsley on Christmas Day, 1833. Her second husband was Colonel Selah Beal of Lyme, New Hampshire. After Selah's death, Mrs. Beal resided in Brockton, Massachusetts, where she lived with her daughter.
In 1899, she applied to the DAR and joined the Deborah Sampson Chapter, NSDAR, Massachusetts. She died in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on August 29, 1900, while she was visiting her sister Lucy Hazzard Emerson, also a Real Daughter. She is buried with her first husband.
Her chapter reported to the Brockton Times, "Mrs. Beal was a very pleasant woman to meet; below the minimum height with a low musical voice, wore the daintiest of lace caps and was a typical gentlewoman."
Her Patriot father was Corporal James Carr Hazzard, who was born in Newbury, Massachusetts, on August 2, 1759, and died in Springfield, New Hampshire, on March 24, 1837. He served as a corporal from New Hampshire with the Continental Army
Mary Brown Wells Burdick was born in Bradford, New Hampshire, on May 7, 1804, to William and Sarah Campbell Brown. After the 1864 death of her first husband, Josiah Cutler Wells, with whom she had four children, she married Job Green Burdick.
The Colonel Samuel Ashley Chapter, NSDAR, Claremont, New Hampshire, voted her into their membership, made out her application, and forwarded it to the National Society at the expense of the chapter. She was accepted on June 3, 1897, and received a Real Daughter gold spoon. She enjoyed good health until shortly before she died on October 14, 1902, at the age of 98.
Her mother was of Scottish descent. Her Patriot father was Private William Brown, a recruit into the Continental Army from the Town of Henniker as of July 13, 1781. He was born in Bradford, New Hampshire, on April 24, 1761, and died in Chester, Vermont, on August 6, 1855.
She said that her father was of English descent, and stated, "I well remember hearing him tell about helping to load the cannon with chain shot at the Bunker Hill Battle, and as the British soldiers came up with the charge, mowed them down like grass before the scythe."
The Colonel Samuel Ashley Chapter, NSDAR, Claremont, New Hampshire, voted her into their membership, made out her application, and forwarded it to the National Society at the expense of the chapter. She was accepted on June 3, 1897, and received a Real Daughter gold spoon. She enjoyed good health until shortly before she died on October 14, 1902, at the age of 98.
Her mother was of Scottish descent. Her Patriot father was Private William Brown, a recruit into the Continental Army from the Town of Henniker as of July 13, 1781. He was born in Bradford, New Hampshire, on April 24, 1761, and died in Chester, Vermont, on August 6, 1855.
She said that her father was of English descent, and stated, "I well remember hearing him tell about helping to load the cannon with chain shot at the Bunker Hill Battle, and as the British soldiers came up with the charge, mowed them down like grass before the scythe."
Irene Eastman Chase was born in Conway, New Hampshire, on March 22, 1815, to Richard Eastman, Jr., and his wife Susan. Irene Eastman married Jonathan Chase on May 20, 1839, and they had three children, all of whom died young. She applied for admission to the DAR on June 2, 1897, and was admitted on June 15, 1897.
The Anna Stickney Chapter, NSDAR, holds her original application. Her gravestone gives her name as "Irena" but her application papers, in her own hand, say "Irene." She died in Conway on December 13, 1909, at the age of 94.
Her Patriot father was Private Richard Eastman, Jr., born May 14, 1749, in Pembroke, New Hampshire, and died in Conway, New Hampshire, on December 6, 1826. He served in the Continental Army from New Hampshire.
The Anna Stickney Chapter, NSDAR, holds her original application. Her gravestone gives her name as "Irena" but her application papers, in her own hand, say "Irene." She died in Conway on December 13, 1909, at the age of 94.
Her Patriot father was Private Richard Eastman, Jr., born May 14, 1749, in Pembroke, New Hampshire, and died in Conway, New Hampshire, on December 6, 1826. He served in the Continental Army from New Hampshire.
Rebecca Godding Russell Crane was born April 19, 1801, in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, to John Russell and Abigail Godding Russell. On January 19, 1822, she married Ebenezer Crane, and together they raised twenty children.
She joined the Molly Stark Chapter, NSDAR, on May 6, 1897. At the time of her death, on February 27, 1898, she was living in Dalton, New Hampshire.
Her Patriot father was Private John Russell, who was born in Harvard, Massachusetts, on June 20, 1760, and died in Alstead, New Hampshire, in 1829. John Russell served as a private in Captain Asa Lawrence's Company and Colonel Jonathan Reed's Regiment under General Gates from September 26, 1777, to November 9, 1777. He also served in 1780 under Captain Dix. He was discharged on December 10, 1780.
She joined the Molly Stark Chapter, NSDAR, on May 6, 1897. At the time of her death, on February 27, 1898, she was living in Dalton, New Hampshire.
Her Patriot father was Private John Russell, who was born in Harvard, Massachusetts, on June 20, 1760, and died in Alstead, New Hampshire, in 1829. John Russell served as a private in Captain Asa Lawrence's Company and Colonel Jonathan Reed's Regiment under General Gates from September 26, 1777, to November 9, 1777. He also served in 1780 under Captain Dix. He was discharged on December 10, 1780.
Lucy Hazzard Emerson was born in Springfield, New Hampshire, on February 5, 1808, to James Carr Hazzard and Betsey Greely Hazzard. At that time, Springfield was newly settled country where only twenty families faced the hardships of the frontier. Betsey Emerson sowed seeds from apples her father had raised in Salisbury, New Hampshire, planting an orchard at their home at the top of Town Farm Road.
Lucy Hazzard first married Giles Stockwell, a farmer in Croydon, New Hampshire. He died in 1859. Lucy remarried Jonathan Emerson on May 4, 1868, in Concord. In the 1870 census, they were living in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Jonathan died in 1873; at which time Lucy went to live with her husband's brother, Albro, and his family in Lebanon. Mr. Emerson died on November 6, 1900. Lucy was listed in the 1900 Census as living with her niece, Marion Osgood in Lebanon, where she died on November 26 of that year at the age of 92.
She and her younger sister, Thirzah Hazzard Kinsley, joined the Deborah Sampson Chapter, NSDAR, as Real Daughters in Brockton, Massachusetts, in the late 1890s.
Her Patriot father was Corporal James Carr Hazzard, who was born in Newbury, Massachusetts, on August 2, 1759, and died in Springfield, New Hampshire, on March 24, 1837. He served in the Continental Army from New Hampshire.
Lucy Hazzard first married Giles Stockwell, a farmer in Croydon, New Hampshire. He died in 1859. Lucy remarried Jonathan Emerson on May 4, 1868, in Concord. In the 1870 census, they were living in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Jonathan died in 1873; at which time Lucy went to live with her husband's brother, Albro, and his family in Lebanon. Mr. Emerson died on November 6, 1900. Lucy was listed in the 1900 Census as living with her niece, Marion Osgood in Lebanon, where she died on November 26 of that year at the age of 92.
She and her younger sister, Thirzah Hazzard Kinsley, joined the Deborah Sampson Chapter, NSDAR, as Real Daughters in Brockton, Massachusetts, in the late 1890s.
Her Patriot father was Corporal James Carr Hazzard, who was born in Newbury, Massachusetts, on August 2, 1759, and died in Springfield, New Hampshire, on March 24, 1837. He served in the Continental Army from New Hampshire.
Sophronia Ann Shattuck Flagg was born in Washington, New Hampshire, on June 27, 1839, to Abraham Shattuck and his third wife, Eunice Jefts Creighton Shattuck. Sophronia married Andrew Jackson Flagg on October 3, 1857, in Nashua, New Hampshire, and they lived in Mason, New Hampshire, where they raised six children.
She was accepted by the DAR National Board of Management on November 8, 1911, as a member of the Colonel Samuel Ashley Chapter, NSDAR, of Claremont, New Hampshire. She died December 22, 1924, at the age of 85 and is buried next to her husband in Mason, New Hampshire.
Her Patriot father was Private Abraham Shattuck, who was born in Pepperell, Massachusetts, on October 12, 1759. He served with several Massachusetts companies in the Continental Army from February 5, 1877, to January 28, 1780. He died on March 10, 1841, in Washington, New Hampshire.
She was accepted by the DAR National Board of Management on November 8, 1911, as a member of the Colonel Samuel Ashley Chapter, NSDAR, of Claremont, New Hampshire. She died December 22, 1924, at the age of 85 and is buried next to her husband in Mason, New Hampshire.
Her Patriot father was Private Abraham Shattuck, who was born in Pepperell, Massachusetts, on October 12, 1759. He served with several Massachusetts companies in the Continental Army from February 5, 1877, to January 28, 1780. He died on March 10, 1841, in Washington, New Hampshire.
Caroline Morrill Foster was born in Canterbury, New Hampshire, on January 13, 1816, to Asa Foster, Jr., and Sarah Morrill Foster. She was raised in a household where her father, despite his service as a youth in the Revolutionary War, believed that war was un-Christian. Her strong anti-slavery views left her ostracized by her community, and she was an early worker in the women's suffrage movement.
She did not marry, but was well educated and taught school in New Hampshire and in Erie, Pennsylvania, before returning to Canterbury to care for her aging parents. Later in life, she lived with a niece in Hartford, Connecticut, where she joined the DAR in 1897 as a member of the Ruth Wyllys Chapter, NSDAR. Ms. Foster transferred to the Bunton Rumford Webster Chapter, NSDAR. She died in Connecticut on April 15, 1910, at the age of 94 and was buried at the Canterbury Village Cemetery in Canterbury, New Hampshire.
Her Patriot father, Asa Foster, Jr., joined the New Hampshire Militia as a private at age 15, on July 5, 1780. He served in the Continental Army in both New Hampshire and New York. He was discharged on October 25, 1780. He was a strong abolitionist and, though he died in 1861, he declared if he were younger he would shoulder his musket again and march in defense of this country. He was active in the militia all his life and was a full colonel by 1817.
She did not marry, but was well educated and taught school in New Hampshire and in Erie, Pennsylvania, before returning to Canterbury to care for her aging parents. Later in life, she lived with a niece in Hartford, Connecticut, where she joined the DAR in 1897 as a member of the Ruth Wyllys Chapter, NSDAR. Ms. Foster transferred to the Bunton Rumford Webster Chapter, NSDAR. She died in Connecticut on April 15, 1910, at the age of 94 and was buried at the Canterbury Village Cemetery in Canterbury, New Hampshire.
Her Patriot father, Asa Foster, Jr., joined the New Hampshire Militia as a private at age 15, on July 5, 1780. He served in the Continental Army in both New Hampshire and New York. He was discharged on October 25, 1780. He was a strong abolitionist and, though he died in 1861, he declared if he were younger he would shoulder his musket again and march in defense of this country. He was active in the militia all his life and was a full colonel by 1817.
Eliza Cooley Glines was born in Lisbon, New Hampshire, on July 27, 1820, to Aaron Cooley and Susan Parker Cooley. She married Dearborn Perley Glines on June 28, 1855, and they raised a family, including daughter Laura. Mrs. Glines joined the Molly Stark Chapter, NSDAR, on December 2, 1897. She died in Manchester on March 20, 1903.
Her Patriot father was Private Aaron Cooley, born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, on September 28, 1753. He served in the Continental Army from Massachusetts from May 15, 1777, to June 17, 1780. He died on June 7, 1834, at Landaff, New Hampshire.
Her Patriot father was Private Aaron Cooley, born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, on September 28, 1753. He served in the Continental Army from Massachusetts from May 15, 1777, to June 17, 1780. He died on June 7, 1834, at Landaff, New Hampshire.
Betsey Ingalls Merrill Hall was born in Chester, New Hampshire, on April 8, 1825, to Captain Simon Merrill and Mary Marstin Merrill. She married Luther Waterman Hall in 1849, and they had a family of seven children. Mrs. Hall joined the Molly Stark Chapter, NSDAR, on October 3, 1895. She died in Chester, New Hampshire, on March 20, 1900.
Her Patriot father was Second Lieutenant Simon Merril, who was born in Seabrook, New Hampshire, on April 21, 1753. He served in the Continental Army with service from New Hampshire from his enlistment in 1775 at Chester, until 1781. Along with other service, he was at the Battle of Bunker Hill as an ensign. He died on April 24, 1840, in Sandown, New Hampshire.
Her Patriot father was Second Lieutenant Simon Merril, who was born in Seabrook, New Hampshire, on April 21, 1753. He served in the Continental Army with service from New Hampshire from his enlistment in 1775 at Chester, until 1781. Along with other service, he was at the Battle of Bunker Hill as an ensign. He died on April 24, 1840, in Sandown, New Hampshire.
Louisa Hoar Harris was born in Westminster, Massachusetts, on August 22, 1805, to Timothy and Lydia Hunt Hoar. She was one of eleven children. Before her marriage, she was a teacher and was interested in history and politics. She married George Harris of Danvers, Massachusetts, on June 13, 1833, and they settled in Westminster where they raised two children.
Mrs. Harris was 92 when she joined the Ashuelot Chapter, NSDAR, in 1897. Her sister, Harriet Hoar Chubb, was also a Real Daughter. Mrs. Harris died in Westminster, Massachusetts, on February 18, 1901, at the age of 96. She is buried in Westminster.
Her Patriot father was Timothy Hoar, who was born in Concord, Massachusetts, March 15, 1759, and died in Westminster, Massachusetts, on January 10, 1832. He served as matross and as a private with the artillery in the Continental Army from Massachusetts.
Her grave is unmarked by the DAR.
Mrs. Harris was 92 when she joined the Ashuelot Chapter, NSDAR, in 1897. Her sister, Harriet Hoar Chubb, was also a Real Daughter. Mrs. Harris died in Westminster, Massachusetts, on February 18, 1901, at the age of 96. She is buried in Westminster.
Her Patriot father was Timothy Hoar, who was born in Concord, Massachusetts, March 15, 1759, and died in Westminster, Massachusetts, on January 10, 1832. He served as matross and as a private with the artillery in the Continental Army from Massachusetts.
Her grave is unmarked by the DAR.
Eliza Hamilton Haslet was born in Searsmont, Maine, on December 10, 1820, to Richard and Polly Morrison Hamilton. Her maternal grandfather also served in the Revolutionary War.
Raised in the country until the death of her father when she was 13, she was a great lover of books and poetry. As a child, she read of the history the American Revolutionary War and would discuss the battles with her father. She married George Haslet in 1838, and after a time they moved to Boston. She joined the Bromfield Street Methodist Church and it became a part of her life. A favorite quotation of hers was, "Count that day lost whose low descending sun, View from thy hand no worthy action done."
Mrs. Haslet was a charter member of the Eunice Baldwin Chapter, NSDAR, when it was organized in 1898. As her health permitted, she was active in the chapter and contributed greatly as a bridge to the Revolutionary War itself. She spent her last years in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, with her son.
A pleasant pastime was knitting for friends; she especially enjoyed knitting toys for children and at her death on February 9, 1902, she had left one package of a plaything "for a good little boy." She was survived by two sons and three daughters.
Raised in the country until the death of her father when she was 13, she was a great lover of books and poetry. As a child, she read of the history the American Revolutionary War and would discuss the battles with her father. She married George Haslet in 1838, and after a time they moved to Boston. She joined the Bromfield Street Methodist Church and it became a part of her life. A favorite quotation of hers was, "Count that day lost whose low descending sun, View from thy hand no worthy action done."
Mrs. Haslet was a charter member of the Eunice Baldwin Chapter, NSDAR, when it was organized in 1898. As her health permitted, she was active in the chapter and contributed greatly as a bridge to the Revolutionary War itself. She spent her last years in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, with her son.
A pleasant pastime was knitting for friends; she especially enjoyed knitting toys for children and at her death on February 9, 1902, she had left one package of a plaything "for a good little boy." She was survived by two sons and three daughters.
Photos and stories are courtesy of State Historian Laura McCrillis Kessler
