Chapter History
The Charlotte Reeves Robertson Chapter, NSDAR, was organized on October 29, 1927. Mrs. William H. Simmons was the organizing regent. Charter members were:
Susie Frey Dowlen
Marie Martin Freeman
Olive Walton Hickerson
Anna Pearson McIntosh
Lula Cockran Moore
Frances Hayes Rudolph
Julia Simmons Russell
Frances Walton Simmons
Pearl Dodson Sprouse
Mary Simmons Stephenson
Adelaide Milliken Tathan
Ruth Allen Thomas
Frances Overton Walton
Harden French Walton
Eva Walton Wiggins
Bertha Gause Woodard
Milledge Wiygul Young
Our members have accomplished so much in our 95-year history, placing 18 historical markers in Robertson County, preserving county records, and researching and writing books of local historical interest. We have sponsored activities and contests in our county schools, celebrated patriotic holidays, and honored our WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans at special events. One of our members spearheaded the fundraising efforts for the restoration and perpetual display of “Old Glory” at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Over our 95-year history, members have utilized their time and talents in many ways to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism leaving a lasting legacy in the Robertson County community.
Our chapter was named after Charlotte Reeves Robertson, wife of James Robertson, founder of Nashville, Tennessee. Charlotte is remembered as the heroine of the “Battle of the Bluffs”, fought in April 1781. When she realized the Indians were about to attack, Charlotte left the safety of the fort to warn the men. When she returned, Indians had positioned themselves between the men and the fort entrance. Charlotte created a diversion by releasing the hounds to chase the Indians and allow for the men’s safe return inside the fort walls. Consequently, Charlotte Reeves Robertson is credited with saving Fort Nashborough.
Photos courtesy of Tennessee State Museum and Nashville.gov