When the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) formed in 1890, a surprising 757 of the daughters of America’s first patriots were still living. Women seeking a way to honor their Revolutionary history submitted applications for membership to the DAR offering proof that they descended directly from the men who served or contributed to the war effort.
In 1893, as members of the fledgling organization examined applications, they realized that many more Daughters existed than they had at first imagined. Chapters enthusiastically sought out the "Real Daughters" residing in their area. The Joseph Habersham Chapter of Georgia found the most-- 32 RD’s amongst their membership. The DAR acknowledged Real Daughters status by presenting each of the women with a gold souvenir spoon engraved on the back with her initials and National Number. The spoon depicted here belonged to Cinderalla W. Johnson Catlin, born on October 1, 1826 in New York. Her father, Philip Johnson, was a Revolutionary War soldier. Her initials and DAR National Number, “CWJC 72067,” are engraved on the back of the spoon. Cinderalla’s two sisters, Margaret E. Hoppock and Isabell M. Conway were also Real Daughters. Cinderalla died on January 5, 1913 in Wisconsin She was a member of the Milwaukee Chapter.
Photos courtesy of NSDAR Archives
Photos courtesy of NSDAR Archives
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