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Michigan State Society Officers
2024 - 2027

President

First Vice President

Chaplain

Recording Secretary

Corresponding Secretary

Treasurer

Registrar

Historian

Librarian

Barbara Allison

Laurie Huber

Susan Moritz

Michelle Buurma

Royetta Doe

Shelley Brinker

Heather Curtis

Laressa Northrup

Shannon Larson

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

Shelley Brinker

​Susan Moritz

​Susan Moritz

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​Barbara Allison

​Barbara Allison

Heather Curtis

​Michelle Buurma

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Ellen McCarthy

MICHIGAN SOCIETY
HONORARY STATE PRESIDENTS

2000 - 2003

2003 - 2006

2006 - 2009

2009 - 2012

2015 - 2018

2018 - 2021

2021 - 2024

Virginia Ashworth Bailey

Ruth Hart Rice

Margaret Bellows Doud Christie

Helene Kirby Werner

Judy Williams Hull

Grace Bliss Smith

Susan Moritz

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

War of 1812 Veterans

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.

State & Chapter

(members only)

  • Meetings

  • Agendas

  • Minutes

Ancestors

Check out the list of our members ancestors. 

Gen. Alexander Macomb

Chapter

Greater Detroit area

 

Contact Information

Registrar Bethanie Connors

bferris336@gmail.com

Stephen Preston

Chapter

Greater Grand Rapids area

 

Contact Information

Registrar Barb Martin

2bmartin3682@gmail.com

Capt. Philip R. Toll

Chapter

Greater Monroe area

 

Contact Information

President Sandra Rekuc

srekuc@att.net

Abraham Egbert

Chapter

Greater Midland area

 

Contact Information

Registrar Thora Goodnight

thoragoodnight@hotmail.com

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