NATIONAL SOCIETY UNITED STATES DAUGHTERS OF 1812
MICHIGAN STATE SOCIETY
MICHIGAN STATE SOCIETY OFFICERS
2021 - 2024
President
First Vice President
Second Vice President
Chaplain
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Registrar
Historian
Librarian
Curator
Susan Moritz
Michelle Buurma
Jeanne Micka
Claire E. Pryor
Helene Werner
Janice Simons
Thora Goodnight
Heather Curtis
Barbara Allison
Susan Petres
Kathleen Leo
MICHIGAN STATE SOCIETY CHAIRMEN
2021 - 2024
Budget & Finance
Constitution & Bylaws
Correct Use of the Flag
Electronic Communications (Website)
Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner Museum
Fort McHenry
Historical Landmarks
Markers and Graves Locations of 1812 Service Personnel
Membership (FADD / Junior / Ensign)
Schools
Spirit of 1812 Award
Veterans Services
Yearbook
Thora Goodnight
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Judy Hull
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Heather Curtis
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Ellen McCarthy
MICHIGAN SOCIETY
HONORARY STATE PRESIDENTS
2000 - 2003
2003 - 2006
2006 - 2009
2009 - 2012
2015 - 2018
2018 - 2021
Virginia Ashworth Bailey
Ruth Hart Rice
Margaret Bellows Doud Christie
Helene Kirby Werner
Judy Williams Hull
Grace Bliss Smith
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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INFORMATION & CONTACT
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Membership Brochure (learn about membership)
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State Registrar, Heather Curtis (Contact about membership)
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
Contact Information
Registrar Bennie Latimer
Stephen Preston
Chapter
Greater Grand Rapids area
Contact Information
Registrar Barb Martin
Capt. Philip R. Toll
Chapter
Greater Monroe area
Contact Information
President Sandra Rekuc
Abraham Egbert
Chapter
Greater Midland area
Contact Information
Registrar Thora Goodnight