NATIONAL SOCIETY UNITED STATES DAUGHTERS OF 1812
MICHIGAN STATE SOCIETY
GENERAL ALEXANDER MACOMB CHAPTER #182
(Organized 1933 Greater Detroit area)
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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.
GENERAL ALEXANDER MACOMB CHAPTER OFFICERS 2021 - 2024
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Chaplain
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Registrar
Historian
Librarian
Curator
Terri Kleinschmidt
Mary Pew
Rosemary Baldwin
Claire Pryor
Ellen McCarthy
Sandy Bateman
Heather Curtis
Bennie Latimer
Char Tavarozzi
Grace Bliss Smith
Stephanie Smith Throne
GENERAL ALEXANDER MACOMB CHAPTER OFFICERS 2021 - 2024
Budget and Finance
Constitution and Bylaws
Correct Use of the Flag
Electronic Communications
Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner Museum
Fort McHenry
Markers and Graves Locations of 1812 Service
Membership
ROTC / JROTC
Schools
Veterans Services
Heather Curtis
Terri Kleinschmidt
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Ellen McCarthy
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Bennie Latimer
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PAST EVENTS
09 Oct 2021 Grave Rededication
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Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit, MI
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Honoring: Hugh Brady and Elijah Brush
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CEREMONY
Opening and Remarks
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Chapter President Terri Kleinschmidt
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Chapter Chaplain Claire Pryor
Presenting the story of Hugh Brady
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Char Tavarozzi
Presenting the story of Elijah Brush
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Kay Burt-Wilson
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 Bennie Latimer
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