Austin Colony Chapter NSDAR was named in honor of the colonists who came to Texas with Stephen F. Austin in the 1820s, while Texas was still part of Mexico. The chapter was organized April 22, 1952, at the home of Mrs. Kelly McAdams. Mrs. Paralee Parrish, the Organizing Regent, presided. The first woman Governor of Texas, Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson, was among the 32 organizing members. All members added the first year were classified as Charter Members.

Today, Austin Colony Chapter has more than 100 members, including junior members and associate members. The membership is primarily drawn from Travis County and Austin. It includes women who are prominent in the volunteer community of Austin, business and professional women, and retired military.

The members' patriot ancestors represent every one of the 13 colonies. They include soldiers, women and men who gave aid to the cause, and even one of the signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration.

Austin Colony Chapter NSDAR was named in honor of the colonists who came to Texas with Stephen F. Austin in the 1820s, while Texas was still part of Mexico. The chapter was organized April 22, 1952, at the home of Mrs. Kelly McAdams. Mrs. Paralee Parrish, the Organizing Regent, presided. The first woman Governor of Texas, Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson, was among the 32 organizing members. All members added the first year were classified as Charter Members.

Today, Austin Colony Chapter has more than 100 members, including junior members and associate members. The membership is primarily drawn from Travis County and Austin. It includes women who are prominent in the volunteer community of Austin, business and professional women, and retired military.

The members' patriot ancestors represent every one of the 13 colonies. They include soldiers, women and men who gave aid to the cause, and even one of the signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration.