Organized October 13, 1972

Chapter History

The James Bright Chapter was organized with nineteen members on October 13, 1972, in the home of Mrs. Jessie Stewart Gilstrap, Organizing Regent, and named in honor of her Revolutionary ancestor. James Bright was born in England, came to the colonies, and was a private under Captain John Lynch in the Fifth Regiment of Maryland. He engaged in battles at Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and Stony Point.

Regent
Wanda Bautts

Vice Regent
Frances Rankin

Rec. Secretary
Susan Jones

Cor. Secretary
Bonnie Grimes

Treasurer
Charlene Chamberlain

Registrar
Kathleen Haase

Chaplain
Stella Myers

Librarian
June Pike

Historian
Marcia Connors

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