Members of the Sarah Maples Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated the chapter’s 30th anniversary recently. Thirty years ago in October, a few ladies in the Mabank area decided it was time that we had a local chapter of the DAR. They choose the name Sarah Maples because she was a patriot by rendering aid to the Army of the American Revolution in North Carolina, by feeding the troops. Sarah Maples was born in Richmond County, Virginia in 1746, the daughter of Avery Dye, Jr. Sarah married Thomas Maples. She reared four children and has many descendants from coast to coast. She died in 1790. On October 9, 1984 the first officers of Sarah Maples were installed. Our 30th birthday cake is to honor Sarah Maples and all the 25 charter members who worked so hard to make Sarah Maples become a chapter. The membership has more than tripled since the beginning.
Carol Dwinnell and Suzanne Fife (pictured) received certificates for their 20 years of service to Sarah Maples. Regent Helen Preston received hers for 10 years of service. Susan Cothran received her certificate for 30 years of service, many others also received certificates but were not present.