Chapter History

1895

On March 6, 1895, sixteen women met in a room at the Board of Trade, Irish Building in Easton, Pennsylvania to form a chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, NSDAR.

Mrs. Mary McClelland Maxwell chaired the meeting. Chapter names were discussed and voted on. Of those suggested (George Taylor, Easton, William Parsons, and The Forks of the Delaware), George Taylor received the most votes.

The newly-formed chapter elected officers, and Mrs. Maxwell became the organizing regent. 

Members chose May 6th for their annual meeting because it commemorates the founding of the “Association,” the first military company in Northampton County to organize for the American Revolutionary War.

The Parsons-Taylor House, on the corner of 4th and Ferry Streets in Easton, was constructed by William Parsons, also known as the "Father of Easton," between 1753 and 1757. Parsons died in his new home on December 17, 1757. 

The house changed hands over the years and in 1780, George Taylor, signer of the Declaration of Independence, leased it briefly. Taylor passed away in the home's upstairs bedroom on February 23, 1781.  

The DAR George Taylor House Association purchased the Parsons-Taylor House in 1906. 

General and educational tours are given through open-house events or appointments. An open house is held annually in July during Easton Heritage Day. For more information, see our Events page, or email georgetaylor@pssdar.org.