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1 United States Daughters of 1812 Arkansas Society National website: State website: Simon Bradford website: Baseline-Meridian website: April 2014 Volume 2, Issue 4 Arkansas Sheila Beatty, Editor D ear Daughters and pending/prospective Daughters: I will soon be leaving for Washington D.C. to represent you at Associate Council. As I reported in last month s newsletter, I will be paging for the first time in my life. Wish me well and that I don t make a fool of myself! On a serious side: We offer condolences to Carol Sue Williams and the family on the death of her sister Sallie. Years ago, as a new, inexperienced and green (yes, I know redundant, but accurate) Regent of Akansa DAR, Sallie was the first to encourage me. I will never forget it I felt so inept. In your service, Sheila Memorial Sarah Sallie Elizabeth Ridings Huss Baseline-Meridian Chapter 7 March 2014 Run for the Fallen Mar 14 th -16 th Morrilton picture submitted by Mary Jean Hall A ppreciation to all of you who stood a Flag line for the Run for the Fallen on March 14th, 15th and 16 th. Special thanks to Mary Jean Hall for sending me pictures of the Morrilton site. Newest Bicentennial Member Linda Singleterry already working Arkansas End of Bicentennial Era Membership Contest Arkansas has a contest! The member who brings in the most new members between April 1, 2014 and January 8, 2015 is the winner. The new member must be approved and admitted by National by January 8, The winner will be recognized at the 101 st Annual Council in Hot Springs and will receive a very nice prize. Registrars included! Linda, 2 nd from the left, works with her cousins and husband Merle Baseline-Meridian member Linda Singleterry was admitted in January and is already working to honor her ancestor, Ephraim Lemley. He is buried at the Lemley-Kinslow Cemetery in Appleton (Pope County). His grave is unmarked and the rural cemetery needs much clean-up. Linda will be ordering a tombstone from the VA and a dedication ceremony will be held as soon as possible when it is

2 not hot. She has graciously invited all of you to join her in the fun to clean-up the cemetery! Ephraim Lemley Descendants, Linda on the right of the Bicentennial Members Era The close of the War of 1812 Bicentennial will be January 8, All prospective Bicentennial members must be admitted by National before that date. Since it takes usually about 2 to 3 months for the Chapter, State and National review of applications, all prospective members who would like to be Bicentennial Members should have their papers to their chapter Registrar by Oct only 7 more months. So, if you have been procrastinating, it is time to get that proof together. A look at yesteryear National Newsletter December 1931 Arkansas report (partial transcript) The Robert Cannon Chapter, Beebe, held its September meeting at the home of Mrs. E.H. Abington A motion carried to place a marker at the intersection of State highway No. 64 and the old Military road over which Federal General Steel and his Union troops traveled en route to Little Rock during the War Between the States. This enterprising Chapter, one of the youngest in the State, is keeping four students in the Junior Agriculture College, which is located in Beebe The Nicholas Headington Chapter, Little Rock, held its first meeting of the season at the home of Regent Mrs. D.F.S. Galloway. Mrs. Fred Allsopp showed the picture of the dedication of National Headquarters, which Mrs. C.H. Miller had had framed, to be placed in the Chapter cabinet at the State Capitol building [Editor s note: recently this cabinet has been removed from the Old State House and placed in storage] General George Izard Chapter met September 17 at the home of Mrs. E.A. Koch, Regent. They voted to place a handsome portrait of Governor Izard in the State Capitol building The Chapter placed a wreath on the grave of General Izard, commemorating his birth, October 21. Mrs. Girault will bring greetings from U.S.D at the 36th annual convention of the U.D.C., October 27, Marion Hotel, Little Rock. Alice Lloyd College & Student Conduct From the ALC website: Students are expected to conduct themselves both on and off campus as responsible members of a community and to demonstrate courtesy and respect for others. Abusive behavior, offensive language, theft, sexual conduct inconsistent with the high standards of the College, or placing a fellow member of the community in jeopardy in any way will not be tolerated. Consistent with the tradition and philosophy of Alice Lloyd College are high standards of conduct and attitude. The attitudes of members of this community are reflected in the manner of speaking, in consideration of others property, in appropriate dress for the occasion at hand, in the quality of relationships and in excellence of work performed. The College reserves the right to suspend or exclude, at any time, a student whose conduct or influence it regards as undesirable. In such cases, fees will not be refunded, and the College will bear no liability for such disciplinary action. The Student Handbook specifies the standards of conduct, and students are expected to inform themselves of such regulations. {Editor s note: Don t we wish all schools demanded this type of conduct} Barber St. Little Rock, AR (501) oaklandfraternal@gmail.com Twilight History Tour April 26, :30 p.m. Ladies: I received the following from the Oakland & Fraternal Cemetery Association (note: We have a War of 1812 Veteran buried there): Walk with us while we tour a selected area of this beautiful Historic Cemetery Park and learn about the lives of the people resting there.

3 We will do six tours a year and concentrate on a different area each time. Discover one of Little Rock s hidden treasures and be a part of the restoration and preservation we are accomplishing. $15.00 per person Children under 12-$5.00. Tour begins at the 17th & College St. Call / to Reserve Spot. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HEADSTONE RESTORATION & PRESERVATION. Future Tours: May 31, 2014, June 28, 2014, September 27, 2014, October 25, 2014 I think I heard banjos In an attempt to be efficient with my time, on March 11, returning home from Oklahoma, I detoured to mark the graves of 2 Veterans of the War of 1812 buried in rural cemeteries in NW Arkansas. A slight detour developed into a 4 hour delay as I managed to find the 2 cemeteries in areas that civilized man has not seen for years One cemetery, atop a hill, was accessed using 4- wheel drive up a steep and rutted dirt drive (Note: Permission received before marking the graves) Benjamin Weaver grave; Beaty Cemetery, Lincoln, AR John V. Gray grave, Academy Cemetery, Evansville, AR The volunteer staff of the Ft. Roots VA center is in search of a pool table for their veterans Day room. If anyone knows where one in used and good condition can be donated, please contact me. Battle of Horseshoe Bend Continued from March Newsletter The Battle of Horseshoe Bend is identified with the War of 1812, but it is also the continuation and culmination of the Creek War of The battle took place two hundred years ago last month on a 100-acre peninsula formed by a horseshoe bend in Alabama's Tallapoosa River. On March 27, 1814, Andrew Jackson and his army of about 2,000 soldiers from the East and West Tennessee militias and the 39th U.S. Infantry surrounded the peninsular and 1,000 Creek Indians, known as Red Stick Creek Warriors. The Red Sticks were fighting against European and American expansion and appropriation of their territory. There were also about 600 "friendly" Native Americans, among Jackson's men, including 100 Creek. A couple hours into the battle, a group of Cherokees from Jackson's ranks swam across the river, stole enemy canoes from the other side, returned for reinforcements, and then paddled back across to burn the village and take women and children prisoners. Jackson s troops ultimately gained the advantage over the Red Sticks, killing nearly all on the other side. By battle's end, 557 Creek warriors were dead, another more were drowned. Andrew Jackson was promoted to Major General after the battle and gained a great deal of acclaim which helped propel him to the White House fifteen years later as the seventh president of the United States. A young Sam Houston, future president of the Republic of Texas wrote of that day: "The sun was going down, and it set on the ruin of the Creek nation. Where, but a few hours before a thousand brave...[warriors] had scowled on death and their assailants, there was nothing to be seen but volumes of dense smoke, rising heavily over the corpses of painted warriors, and the burning ruins of their fortifications." [from FOLD3 March 2, 2014] T hank you ladies for your generosity: 169 pairs of socks and underwear for St. Francis House. Worth: $ Each chapter can report $ next year. Flag Trivia Q. How was the American flag used before the War of 1812?

4 A. To identify ships and forts. Beautiful handmade scarves, designed & provided by Baseline-Meridian member Carol Porter. Also available in a soft gray/with blue printing, light blue/with gray printing, dark gray/with red printing. $20.00 each. Send check payable to Sheila Beatty to me at 27 Doblez Circle, Hot Springs Village, AR Carol has donated her time and material and the proceeds will be used to counter grave marking expenses. Thank you Carol! Thank you all for ordering! F or reporting purposes, I need at least 3 copies of every news article published. I want to thank those of you who send me articles, but I find I am still missing many and either have to buy or do without. So, please don t cut and send to me with the header attached to the article. Thank you so much! Minutes State Council, United States Daughters of 1812: February 27, 2014 The 100 th Arkansas State Council, United Daughter of 1812, met at the First Baptist Church, Pine Bluff, Arkansas at 10:15 A.M., February 27, State President Sheila Beatty opened the meeting and welcomed those present. Chaplain Dorothy Wilks gave the Invocation. This was followed by the Ritual, pledge to the United State Flag, The American s Creed, and the salute to the Flag of The head table was introduced. Honored guest was Mary Webster Glenn, 3 rd Vice President National, United States Daughters of In addition to President Beatty, others introduced were State Vice President Sharon Wyatt, State Chaplain Dorothy Wilks, State Secretary Frances Jernigan, State Treasurer and President of Hostess Chapter Susan Railsback, State Registrar Jeanette Frahm, and State Parliamentarian, by appointment, Jean Pollard. Honorary State Presidents MarJo Dill and Peggy Vandenberg were introduced. Arkansas State leaders of other societies were then recognized: JoAnn Cooper, State Regent of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; Mary Reid Warner, State President of the Colonial Dames of America; MarJo Dill, State Governor of the National Society of the Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims and State President of the Society of the Daughters of the Colonial Wars; Mary Miller, State President of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century; Peggy Vandenberg, State President of the National Society of the Dames of the Court of Honor; Nell White, State Governor of the Jamestowne Society and the National President of the Guild of Colonial Artisans and Tradesmen ; and Frankie Ochsner, State President of the National Huguenot Society. Ms. Beatty, in addition to serving as State President of the United Daughters of 1812, is also Regent of the Daughters of the American Colonists. Ms. Beatty then asked for others who hold a state or national office in an organization to stand and be recognized. President Beatty introduced George Mitchell, President of the Arkansas Genealogical Society, who is involved in organizing the Arkansas General Society of the War of 1812, an organization for men whose ancestors were in the War of Mr. Mitchell spoke to the group and expressed appreciation for the help of our membership in this endeavor. The president recognized Susan Railsback, President of the Simon Bradford Chapter, who gave the Welcome. The Response was given by Baseline-Meridian Chapter President and Honorary State President, Peggy Vandenberg. State Vice President Sharon Wyatt read the Proclamation of Arkansas State Governor Mike Beebe. State Secretary Frances Jernigan gave the Credentials Report. There were 22 from the Baseline-Meridian Chapter and 13 from Simon Bradford Chapter, 2 guests, 7 state officers, 10 chapter officers, 13 to be installed as Bicentennial Members at today s meeting, and 2 Honorary Presidents. Those eligible to vote: 35. There were 38 in attendance. The minutes of the 2013 State Council were approved as read. State Treasurer Susan Railsback gave the Treasurer s Report. The balance on hand February 28, 2013 was $ There were receipts of $2,168 and disbursements of $2,172.75, leaving a balance on hand February 27, 2014 of $ The report is filed for review. See attached. President Beatty announced that the next order of business would be reports of officers and all officers were asked to give a copy of her report to the recording secretary for the files. Ms. Beatty began by reporting a growth in membership of 47%. Marking and dedicating the graves of three veterans of the War of 1812 has been

5 accomplished. Seventy-six books have been donated to the American Merchant Marine Library Association. Two hundred thirty War of 1812 veterans graves have been located, (it is estimated that there are probably six hundred thirty of these men buried in Arkansas). A website on Find a Grave regarding these has been established. Ms. Beatty has worked to recreate as much of our organization s history as possible. She is sending an electronic State Newsletter monthly. Flags and flag pins have been distributed to individuals and groups. Seven JROTC Medals have been presented to cadets. Over four hundred sixteen flags have been placed on gravesites of veterans for Memorial Day. Nearly $ worth of items have been donated to the VA Hospital, Veteran s Homeless Shelter and the Fisher House. This is only a partial listing of all of the things that have been done during this last year. Brief reports were given by Vice President Sharon Wyatt, Chaplain Dorothy Wilks, Secretary Frances Jernigan, and Treasurer Susan Railsback (see attached). State Registrar Jeanette Frahm reported that there were seventeen new members for Simon Bradford Chapter and twenty-three for Baseline-Meridian Chapter, making a total of forty new members, three resignations, two deaths and three supplementals were approved. As of January 1, 2014, there is a state membership of one hundred thirteen. Susan Railsback, President of Simon Bradford Chapter, reported on its programs, attendance at grave markings, standing at Flag Lines, placing flags on veterans graves, providing and serving refreshments at the reception honoring Korean War Veterans which was held in the Rotunda of the State Capitol, and providing items for the VA Hospital. Thirty-seven books were contributed for the American Merchant Marine Library. Two JROTC medals were presented, one to a cadet at Watson Chapel and one to a cadet at White Hall High School. Peggy Vandenberg, president of Baseline Meridian Chapter reported a membership gain of 67%/ They held three grave markings for veterans of the War of They distributed a total of 1,967 flags, provided items to the VA Hospital in the amount of $365.00, stood Flag Line at veterans Funerals, assisted at the reception honoring Korean War Veterans at the State Capitol, participated in Wreaths Across American, sent books to the Seaman s Center for the American Merchant Marine Library Association and many other endeavors. Unfinished Business: None New Business: Sharon Wyatt gave the report of the audit. She announced that the audit had been completed and that it found the records to be in correct order. She then presented the proposed budget. She announced that the Finance Committee was recommending that state dues be raised by $2.00. The vote to raise the dues to $5.00 passed unanimously. President Beatty than asked for a motion to accept the budget as proposed by the Finance Committee; the motion carried. (See attached). Ms.Beatty is the only member planning to attend the 122 nd Associate Council in Washington, D.C., so there was no vote for additional delegates. The next order of business was the election of a Nominating Committee. Mary Reid Warner nominated Sharon Wyatt, Nell White nominated Peggy Vandenberg, and Valerie Hartnett nominated JoAnn Cooper. These were elected unanimously. Mrs. Wyatt will chair. Chaplain Dorothy Wilks conducted the Memorial Service for Mary Dean Pugh and Gladys O Neal Lile. There was a drawing for door prizes. Judy Coleman announced that donations had brought in $ to be used for the purchase of additional socks for the veterans. Thirty-two pairs of socks had been brought to the meeting. The chaplain asked the blessing and the meeting adjourned for lunch. Following lunch, the president introduced the State Council s honored speaker, Mary Webster Glenn, who is currently serving as 3 rd Vice President National, having served as Corresponding Secretary National, Texas State President and State Registrar. Mrs. Glenn s talk was most interesting and helpful to all the members. Arkansas has designated all members installed during the 200 th Anniversary of the War of 1812 as Bicentennial Members. Mrs. Glenn installed those present. They were Bernice Brakefield, Judy Coleman, Kim Jones, Margaret McGrew, Mitzi Hunter, Mary Miller, Sheila Mitchell, Sandra Poore, Carol Porter, Mary Ann Riehart, Judy Robbins, Kay Tatum, and Susan Veal. After thanking Mrs. Glenn, President Beatty presented her with a token of the Arkansas Society s appreciation. Ms. Beatty next awarded Certificates of Recognition to several long time members: Frances Hook Jernigan, admitted January 19, 1978; Jean Sanders Pollard, admitted September 21, 1983; Shirley (Frankie) Ritchie Ochsner, admitted May 12, 1985; and Mary Reid Goss Warner, admitted March 20, Certificates for Linda White, Virginia Frost, and Marilyn Sickle were accepted on their behalf by the presidents of their chapter. Special recognition was given to Baseline-Meridian Chapter for its outstanding growth in membership, increasing its numbers this past year by 67% through the addition of twenty-three new members. Since the Bicentennial began, they have increased their membership by % and had a membership of 50 by January 1, President Vandenberg and Registrar Frahm accepted the certificate. Kay Tatum was asked to show her National Membership Certificate which she had framed. These beautiful certificates are available from the National Society for $ Ms. Beatty recognized President Vandenberg who issued the invitation to the 101 st State Council, to be

6 hosted by Baseline-Meridian Chapter in Hot Springs on February 26, The president again thanked the Vice President National for being with us, as well as Mr. Mitchell. Simon Bradford Chapter was thanked for serving as hostess for today s meeting, with special thanks to Sharon Wyatt, the state conference coordinator. Mrs. Wilks gave the benediction. The meeting was adjourned at 1:53 P.M. in order for members to caravan to Bellwood Cemetery for the dedication of markers for two veterans of the War of 1812, Drew White and Nathan Jenkins. Immediately following the adjournment, Vice President Wyatt reconvened the meeting and recognized Frankie Ochsner who moved that Sheila Beatty be nominated for the office of Historian National. The vote to put Ms. Beatty s name in place for this position was unanimous. The meeting was again adjourned. Frances Jernigan, State Secretary Touring LR with our Vice- President General Mary Webster Glenn 2/26/14 In front of the Old State House USD1812 Memorial side yard of Old State House Memorial Fountain erected by USD1812 located on State Capitol grounds Old State House with antiques donated by USD1812 Memorial erected by USD1812 at the McArthur Military Museum Chapters: Send me your news and pictures we want all members to know what you are doing! Thank you. More USD1812 antiques at Old State House