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. Brothers William and Needham Bryan appeared on the county scene at about the time it was formed in 1746. Brothers John and Samuel Smith were living in the part of Craven County that later became Johnson 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. |
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was founded - October 11, 1890
Smith-Bryan Chapter founded - April, 1976
Chartered - April 16, 1977
Last updated January 22, 2023
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