TENNESSEE SOCIETY
United States Daughters of 1812
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Volume III ∙ Number III ∙ Fall 2016
TENNESSEE STATE SOCIETY THEME: ANCHORING the Past for the Future
STATE SCRIPTURE: "We have hope as an ANCHOR for our soul, firm and secure”. Hebrews 6:19
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
State Officers
Daughters, you are to be
commended on your efforts of
marking the graves of 1812
personnel. As you locate the
graves,
many
times the
cemetery has been neglected
and requires a clean-up which
gets the descendants involved.
In
some instances
family
reunions develop after a
marking.
PRESIDENT
Linda Helton Tripp
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Josephine (Jo) Bandy Hill
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Felicia Carole Wilt
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
Nancy Wells Carr
It was an honor to participate
on August 20, 2016 in the
rededication of three War of 1812 soldiers graves at the Forks of
the Pigeon Church Cemetery in Sevierville, Tennessee. The graves
of Major James P. H. Porter, Private Benjamin Catlett, and Private
Richard Catlett were marked. Following the ceremony it was my
pleasure to meet with the members of Thomas Ogle Chapter at the
King Family Branch of the Sevier County Public Library.
On September 18, 2016 the Old Hickory-Nickajack Chapter
marked the grave of Major Samuel Turrentine at Old Crowell
Chapel Cemetery in Halls Mill, Tennessee in Bedford County. It
was so encouraging to see the descendants bring their
genealogical research to the marking as they add to their family
tree. Not only are you accomplishing our Society's goal of
marking the graves, but bringing families together.
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT
Carolyn Christian Martin
CHAPLAIN
Shirley Ridings Hall
RECORDING SECRETARY
Katherine Jones McClelland
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Jill Jones-Lazuka
TREASURER
Mary Nell Clevenger
REGISTRAR
Debra Maddox Wilson
HISTORIAN
Annette Vandergriff Floyd
LIBRARIAN
Sharon Delyn Estep Stevenson
Taylor
CURATOR
Olivia Ann Bates Chandler
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PARLIAMENTARIAN
Charlotte Jackson Miller
This is the second year of a three year State Librarian project "Every Hero has a Story" for the
series of books the State Librarian, Sherry Taylor has presented to each of our twelve
chapters. The focus for this year children's library book is entitled "The Star Spangled
Banner". Your creative way to introduce this book to schools by reading it to children is
important because at this time in our society there are those who choose to be disrespectful of
our flag. Educating our children of the War of 1812 and respect for our flag should always be
our priority.
Please continue to honor our Veterans in special ways. On September 10, 2016 this officer
assisted in presenting 32 Vietnam Veterans pins and certificates to honor the l69th Engineering
Battalion for their service, sacrifice and valor.
The State Council is fast approaching ... Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Double Tree Hotel in
Murfreesboro. We are hoping for an outstanding number of members to attend since our
President National, Lynn Schulman, will be our guest speaker at the luncheon. You will receive
more details of the event later in the Call Letter.
Linda Tripp
State President
GOOD NEWS!!
At the meeting in October, National approved the Tennessee state pin which may be
worn on the official ribbon. The pin is being manufactured by Pamela Wright and
we will give you additional information when they arrive after Christmas.
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The Crockett’s Forge Seat Chapter
Star-Spangled Banner Day Celebration at Page High School
On September 9, 2016, State Representative Glen Casada presented a State resolution that was
passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Bill Haslam proclaiming September 14, 2016
to be celebrated across the State of Tennessee as Spar-Spangled Banner Day. Dr. Shane Pantall,
Principal, accepted the proclamation so it may be displayed proudly at Page High School, home
of the Patriots, for all to see and remember.
National Society United States Daughters of 1812 State President, Mrs. Linda Tripp, Mr. David
Eagan (General Society War of 1812 National District Deputy President General), Mrs. Emily
Townes (President Crockett’s Forge Seat Chapter USD 1812), and Crockett’s Forge Seat Chapter
members, were present in celebrating this event.
Star Spangle Banner Event from left to right: Mr. Kenny Roeten, Page High School History Teacher and
Baseball Coach, War Veteran; Mrs. Linda Tripp, State President of the Daughters of the War of 1812;
Representative Glen Casada, Williamson County District 63; Mrs. Emily Townes, President Crockett
Forge Seat Chapter; Mr. David Eagan, District Deputy Presidents General and past State
President, General Society War of 1812
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Star Spangle Banner Event from left to right: Mrs. Ann Creselius, Mrs. Colleen Spears, Kenny Roeten,
Mrs. Linda Tripp, Mr. Glen Casada, Mrs. Emily Townes, Mr. David Eagan, Mr. Ronnie Townes,
Mrs. Jan Eagan, Mrs. Carole Fields
The event
was on the
School
calendar
and
Seniors
celebrated
StarSpangled
Banner
Day.
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Star-Spangled Banner Day Proclamations
Sparta Mayor and White County Executive with Upper Cumberland Chapter Members Marie
Howard and Curtis Sullivan, standing; Pinkie Hill, sitting.
Teresa Deathridge, Upper Cumberland Chapter, with Mayor Randall Hutto, Wilson Co Mayor
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Nina Sutton and Teresa
Deathridge at Mt Juliet
Commission meeting.
(This was a televised meeting.)
Putnam County Executive Randy Porter
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Karen Dunivan with the Mayor of Crossville
Proclamation from Cumberland County Mayor
WAR OF 1812-OPOLY
Own the P. Houser Blacksmith Shop, or get the “monopoly” and own both the Blacksmith
Shop and the Tavern, as in Capt. Wiley’s Tavern which was a real tavern that existed during the
War of 1812! Do we have “Free Parking”? NO, but we have “Free Trade
and Sailors Rights”! Whatever you do, do NOT get caught by the British and get sent to
Dartmoor Prison!!
Order form available on the Members Section of the National Website
http://members.usdaughters1812.org/
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Every Hero Has a Story - State Librarian Project
“The Star Spangled Banner” Book Donation
Upper Cumberland Chapter members presented this book to the White County Library
Note *** When your chapter presents their book,
please send a photo to be included in the next newsletter.
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Our Chapters In Action
Tulip Grove Chapter Presents ROTC Award
Tulip Grove Chapter past president Aline Roberts presented the chapter ROTC award to Cadet
Daniel C. Bell from Olaton, Ky at the University of Tennessee-Martin office. Bell was selected
for his outstanding qualities of good Academic standing and patriotism, moral character,
dependability and adherence to military discipline and leadership. Also on hand for the
presentation was Lowell E. Howard, Jr. Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, Professor of Military Science UT
Martin.
President Tripp with the members of the Thomas Ogle Chapter at the rededication ceremony of
three 1812 Soldiers - Private Benjamin Catlett, Private Richard Catlett , and Major James P. H.
Porter - at the Forks of the Pigeon Church Cemetery, Sevierville TN.
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The Upper Cumberland Chapter welcomed Dr. Tom Kanon, from TSLA, as their speaker at a
recent meeting.
Traveling with the Daughters
State President visits Townsend River Walk Townsend TN and rest on bench given to
Past President Charlotte Miller.
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Ancestor Book – Submission Guidelines
Due by April 1, 2017
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Double space
May contain copies of photos
May do more than one ancestor
Do a bibliography
Arial 12 point font
8 x 11 1/2
Stories may be mailed in hard copy or emailed in word, or done on a flash drive and mailed .
If no one is able to type their story, even if it is written in long hand, one of us will computerize
it.
Stories are to be send to:
Dolores Beavers – 7320 Fairington Circle, Hixson, TN 37347-6091
Email: [email protected]
Questions????
Contact:
Ellen Svenson, President Volunteer-Wauhatchie Chapter
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 706.935.9995
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ANCHOR PIN/NECKLACE
$25.00 Donation ∙ Make check payable to : TENNESSEE SOCIETY 1812
Mail to: Mary Nell Clevenger, Treasurer ∙ 403 Pinebark Drive ∙ Maryville, Tn.
37801-3858 (Indicate on memo line: ANCHOR PIN)
Name:________________________________________________
Chapter:_____________________________ Quantity_________
Address:______________________________________________
Phone:_______________________________________________
Email:________________________________________________
Newsletter Submission Guidelines:
Photos with brief write-ups of State and Chapter activities as well as announcements
must be sent electronically. Photos must be in .jpg format and identification of people
in photo and/or brief description may be included in the content of the email to which
the photo is attached. Articles must be submitted in .doc or .docx format.
Email: [email protected]
Remember to share your historic travel photos!
Winter 2017 Newsletter Submission Due Date: January 15, 2017
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