On December 10, 2022, the Captain James Allen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for their annual December Christmas Luncheon and Fundraiser. The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children. On the local level, our members are active supporting our Veterans, and other non-profit service groups in our area.
During the meeting, Chapter Regent Cecilia Chapman was honored to present Margaret “Peggy” Scheff a Forty Year Member Anniversary Pin. Ms. Scheff has been an active member with the John Beckley Chapter, having followed in her mother’s footsteps who was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ms. Scheff currently serves as the Chapter’s Historian and Librarian. Peggy is also involved in other service areas in the community and serves as a member of the Friends of the Library.
The Captain John Allen Chapter was first organized in 1929 and has maintained an active membership since that time. If you are interested in becoming a member of the local Chapter or would like more information please contact, Chapter Regent, Cecilia Chapman at cchapwv@gmail.com. Also present at our meeting were members of the John Beckley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Anyone who has or believes they have ancestors who served or supported the cause of the American Revolution may obtain more information by contacting either Mrs. Chapman or Calvin Hannah, Registrar at calhannah26@gmail.com.
