The DeShon Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), was organized April 21, 1900, with 19 members. A charter was granted July 3, 1900. The organizing regent was the first resident DAR member of Boone County.

The chapter was named for the organizing regent's great-grandfather, Captain Daniel DeShon, born in New London, Connecticut, in 1754. He was of French Huguenot extraction; on the maternal side, a lineal descendant of Elder William Brewster of Mayflower fame. He was conspicuous in the Revolutionary War as Captain of the letter of marque brig "Old Defence," owned by the State of Connecticut. The History of New London, Connecticut From the First Survey of the Coast in 1612 to 1860, Francis Manwaring Caulkins, page 537, says of him, "... more brave and skillful than these to harass an enemy or to defend a coast, can not be found at any period of our country's history." Our chapter is involved in many different activities. We participate in the following:		Memorial Day Service at Linwood Cemetery	First Ladies' Christmas Tea
Flag Day at Cole School Constitution Week, September 17-23	Pufferbilly Days in September	Wreaths Across America