Chapter History
The Moseley-Bright Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was so named to memorialize the distinguished Revolutionary War heroes, Edward Moseley who was an early patriot of North Carolina, and Simon Bright, Jr. who served as an illustrious captain of the militia. The chapter organized on October 20, 1926 with twenty-six members, under the capable Organizing Regent Mrs. J. F. Parrott — who continued in office until 1931 and served two additional terms.
The chapter had a noteworthy beginning, promoting many projects of far-reaching influence. In 1929 the group secured title to the family burying grounds of Richard Caswell, near Kinston. He was the first constitutional governor of North Carolina and a general in the American Revolution. The chapter placed a wrought-iron fence around the plot with appropriate dedication exercises. The Moseley-Bright Chapter continues today to focus on the DAR objectives through community activities and projects.
Past members at the
Caswell Site, with past regent Mrs. George Knott.
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