Smith-Bryan Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Smithfield, North Carolina
The Object of the Society is:
"To cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism
and love of Country,
and to aid in securing for mankind all of the blessings of liberty."
History of Johnston County
| The county was formed in 1746 from Craven County. It was named for Gabriel Johnston, Governor of North Carolina
from 1734 to 1752. In 1752 parts of Johnston County, Bladen County, and Granville County were combined to form Orange County. In
1758 the eastern part of Johnston County became Dobbs County. In 1770 parts of Johnston County, Cumberland
County, and Orange County were combined to form Wake County. Finally, in 1855 parts of Johnston County, Edgecombe
County, Nash County, and Wayne County were combined to form Wilson County. The name of the Smith-Bryan Chapter was chosen in honor of the Smiths and the Bryans who were among the earliest leaders in Johnston County. William and Needham Bryan (brothers) appeared on the county scene at about the time it was formed in 1746. John and Samuel Smith (brothers) began living in Craven County, the part that later became Johnston County, during the 1730s. Smithfield was named for John Smith, Jr., who gave the land for the town. The Smiths and the Bryans served in the Colonial Assembly, Revolutionary Congress, and in many capacities on the county level. Their descendants also made valuable contributions to the area. A large number of descendants throughout the United States have joined the NSDAR under the names of these men. |
DAR Founded - October 11, 1890
Smith-Bryan Chapter founded - April, 1976
Chartered - April 16, 1977
Smith-Bryan Chapter NSDAR Officer
Regent....Kelly Luter
Link to NSDAR Website
Link to NCSDAR Website
Last Updated on
June 9, 2008
Approved June 3, 2008
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