NATIONAL SOCIETY UNITED STATES DAUGHTERS OF 1812
MICHIGAN STATE SOCIETY
ABRAHAM EGBERT CHAPTER #474
(Organized 2015 Greater Midland area)
The purposes of this society shall be to promote patriotism, to preserve and increase knowledge of the history of the American people by the preservation of documents and relics, the marking of historic spots, the recording of family histories and traditions, the celebration of patriotic anniversaries, teaching and emphasizing the heroic deeds of the civil, military and naval life of those who molded this government between the close of the American Revolution and the close of the War of 1812, to urge Congress to compile and publish authentic records of men in civil, military and naval service from 1784 to 1815 inclusive, to maintain at National Headquarters a museum and library of memorabilia of the 1784-1815 period and to assist in the care and maintenance of our "Real Granddaughters" in every way that will add to their comfort and happiness.
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ABRAHAM EGBERT CHAPTER OFFICERS 2021 - 2024
President
Vice President
Chaplain
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Registrar
Historian
Librarian
Curator
Laressa Northrup
Belinda Lyons
Susan Moritz
Jaye Martz
Mary Anne Smith
Linda Fisher
Thora Goodnight
Judy Anderson
Wilma Diesen
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ABRAHAM EGBERT CHAPTER CHAIRMEN 2021 - 2024
Budget and Finance
Constitution and Bylaws
Correct Use of the Flag
Electronic Communications
Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner Museum
Fort McHenry
Historical Landmarks
Markers and Graves Locations of 1812 Service
Membership
ROTC / JROTC
Schools
Veterans Services
Yearbook
Laressa Northrup
Susan Moritz
Jaye Martz
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Linda Fisher
Thora Goodnight
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Linda Fisher
Judy Anderson
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Any woman over eighteen years of age, of good character, and who is descended from an ancestor who rendered civil, military or naval service to our country during the years of 1784 to 1815 inclusive, shall be eligible to membership, provided that the applicant shall be acceptable to the society and shall take oath of allegiance to the United States of America.
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Children up to the age of twenty-two years may join this Society and shall be known as “Juniors” of the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 in the State of Michigan. They shall be governed by the rules that govern the other members, except that they shall not have the privilege of holding office, nor the right to vote in any other than their own junior society. Young women 18 to 22 registered, as “Juniors” may become members of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 in the State of Michigan upon request and payment of dues. Young men at the age of 22 may be referred to the General Society of War of 1812.
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For more information about joining our Chapter, please contact our Chapter Registrar Thora Goodnight
Buried in Michigan
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More than 3400 War of 1812 Veterans are buried throughout our State. Take a look and see if any of your ancestors are listed.
Check out the list of our members ancestors.
Gen. Alexander Macomb
Chapter
Greater Detroit area
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Registrar Bennie Latimer
Stephen Preston
Chapter
Greater Grand Rapids area
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Registrar Barb Martin
Capt. Philip R. Toll
Chapter
Greater Monroe area
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President Sandra Rekuc
Abraham Egbert
Chapter
Greater Midland area
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Registrar Thora Goodnight