Local DAR chapter welcomes its newest members

The Los Cerritos Chapter of the California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) had a summertime get-together at a member’s home in Long Beach on July 8 so that members could get to know some of the group’s newest members.
Those in attendance, pictured above, (from left) were: (seated) Barbara Payne Aerni, Elizabeth Herr, Debra Keller, Charlyn Fargo; (second row) Janet D’Agostino, Kari Crook, Nellie Young, Beverly Nixon, Lula Payne, Robin Byrum, Christine Gentry, Annie Gholson, Linda Finley, Louise Reed, Jacquie Wilvers and Margaret Finley; (back row) Nancy White, Margo Bergkvist, and Basha Paset.
Any woman 18 years of age or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. She must provide documentation for each statement of birth, marriage, and death as well as the Revolutionary service of her Patriot ancestor.
For more information, contact Debra Keller at (562) 429-2350