TENNESSEE SOCIETY STAR United States Daughters of 1812 Volume III Number III Fall 2016 TENNESSEE STATE SOCIETY THEME: ANCHORING the Past for the Future STATE SCRIPTURE: "We have hope as an ANCHOR for our soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Daughters, you are to be commended on your efforts of marking the graves of 1812 personnel. As you locate the graves, many times the cemetery has been neglected and requires a clean-up which gets the descendants involved. In some instances family reunions develop after a marking. It was an honor to participate on August 20, 2016 in the rededication of three War of 1812 soldiers graves at the Forks of the Pigeon Church Cemetery in Sevierville, Tennessee. The graves of Major James P. H. Porter, Private Benjamin Catlett, and Private Richard Catlett were marked. Following the ceremony it was my pleasure to meet with the members of Thomas Ogle Chapter at the King Family Branch of the Sevier County Public Library. On September 18, 2016 the Old Hickory-Nickajack Chapter marked the grave of Major Samuel Turrentine at Old Crowell Chapel Cemetery in Halls Mill, Tennessee in Bedford County. It was so encouraging to see the descendants bring their genealogical research to the marking as they add to their family tree. Not only are you accomplishing our Society's goal of marking the graves, but bringing families together. (Continued page 2) 1 State Officers PRESIDENT Linda Helton Tripp FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Josephine (Jo) Bandy Hill SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Felicia Carole Wilt THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Nancy Wells Carr FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT Carolyn Christian Martin CHAPLAIN Shirley Ridings Hall RECORDING SECRETARY Katherine Jones McClelland CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Jill Jones-Lazuka TREASURER Mary Nell Clevenger REGISTRAR Debra Maddox Wilson HISTORIAN Annette Vandergriff Floyd LIBRARIAN Sharon Delyn Estep Stevenson Taylor CURATOR Olivia Ann Bates Chandler PARLIAMENTARIAN Charlotte Jackson Miller
This is the second year of a three year State Librarian project "Every Hero has a Story" for the series of books the State Librarian, Sherry Taylor has presented to each of our twelve chapters. The focus for this year children's library book is entitled "The Star Spangled Banner". Your creative way to introduce this book to schools by reading it to children is important because at this time in our society there are those who choose to be disrespectful of our flag. Educating our children of the War of 1812 and respect for our flag should always be our priority. Please continue to honor our Veterans in special ways. On September 10, 2016 this officer assisted in presenting 32 Vietnam Veterans pins and certificates to honor the l69th Engineering Battalion for their service, sacrifice and valor. The State Council is fast approaching... Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Double Tree Hotel in Murfreesboro. We are hoping for an outstanding number of members to attend since our President National, Lynn Schulman, will be our guest speaker at the luncheon. You will receive more details of the event later in the Call Letter. Linda Tripp State President GOOD NEWS!! At the meeting in October, National approved the Tennessee state pin which may be worn on the official ribbon. The pin is being manufactured by Pamela Wright and we will give you additional information when they arrive after Christmas. 2
The Crockett s Forge Seat Chapter Star-Spangled Banner Day Celebration at Page High School On September 9, 2016, State Representative Glen Casada presented a State resolution that was passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Bill Haslam proclaiming September 14, 2016 to be celebrated across the State of Tennessee as Spar-Spangled Banner Day. Dr. Shane Pantall, Principal, accepted the proclamation so it may be displayed proudly at Page High School, home of the Patriots, for all to see and remember. National Society United States Daughters of 1812 State President, Mrs. Linda Tripp, Mr. David Eagan (General Society War of 1812 National District Deputy President General), Mrs. Emily Townes (President Crockett s Forge Seat Chapter USD 1812), and Crockett s Forge Seat Chapter members, were present in celebrating this event. Star Spangle Banner Event from left to right: Mr. Kenny Roeten, Page High School History Teacher and Baseball Coach, War Veteran; Mrs. Linda Tripp, State President of the Daughters of the War of 1812; Representative Glen Casada, Williamson County District 63; Mrs. Emily Townes, President Crockett Forge Seat Chapter; Mr. David Eagan, District Deputy Presidents General and past State President, General Society War of 1812 3
Star Spangle Banner Event from left to right: Mrs. Ann Creselius, Mrs. Colleen Spears, Kenny Roeten, Mrs. Linda Tripp, Mr. Glen Casada, Mrs. Emily Townes, Mr. David Eagan, Mr. Ronnie Townes, Mrs. Jan Eagan, Mrs. Carole Fields The event was on the School calendar and Seniors celebrated Star- Spangled Banner Day. 4
Star-Spangled Banner Day Proclamations Sparta Mayor and White County Executive with Upper Cumberland Chapter Members Marie Howard and Curtis Sullivan, standing; Pinkie Hill, sitting. Teresa Deathridge, Upper Cumberland Chapter, with Mayor Randall Hutto, Wilson Co Mayor 5
Nina Sutton and Teresa Deathridge at Mt Juliet Commission meeting. (This was a televised meeting.) Putnam County Executive Randy Porter 6
. Karen Dunivan with the Mayor of Crossville Proclamation from Cumberland County Mayor WAR OF 1812-OPOLY Own the P. Houser Blacksmith Shop, or get the monopoly and own both the Blacksmith Shop and the Tavern, as in Capt. Wiley s Tavern which was a real tavern that existed during the War of 1812! Do we have Free Parking? NO, but we have Free Trade and Sailors Rights! Whatever you do, do NOT get caught by the British and get sent to Dartmoor Prison!! Order form available on the Members Section of the National Website http://members.usdaughters1812.org/ 7
Every Hero Has a Story - State Librarian Project The Star Spangled Banner Book Donation Upper Cumberland Chapter members presented this book to the White County Library Note *** When your chapter presents their book, please send a photo to be included in the next newsletter. 8
Our Chapters In Action Tulip Grove Chapter Presents ROTC Award Tulip Grove Chapter past president Aline Roberts presented the chapter ROTC award to Cadet Daniel C. Bell from Olaton, Ky at the University of Tennessee-Martin office. Bell was selected for his outstanding qualities of good Academic standing and patriotism, moral character, dependability and adherence to military discipline and leadership. Also on hand for the presentation was Lowell E. Howard, Jr. Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, Professor of Military Science UT Martin. President Tripp with the members of the Thomas Ogle Chapter at the rededication ceremony of three 1812 Soldiers - Private Benjamin Catlett, Private Richard Catlett, and Major James P. H. Porter - at the Forks of the Pigeon Church Cemetery, Sevierville TN. 9
The Upper Cumberland Chapter welcomed Dr. Tom Kanon, from TSLA, as their speaker at a recent meeting. Traveling with the Daughters State President visits Townsend River Walk Townsend TN and rest on bench given to Past President Charlotte Miller. 10
Ancestor Book Submission Guidelines Due by April 1, 2017 Double space May contain copies of photos May do more than one ancestor Do a bibliography Arial 12 point font 8 x 11 1/2 Stories may be mailed in hard copy or emailed in word, or done on a flash drive and mailed. If no one is able to type their story, even if it is written in long hand, one of us will computerize it. Stories are to be send to: Dolores Beavers 7320 Fairington Circle, Hixson, TN 37347-6091 Email: beavers@bellsouth.net Questions???? Contact: Ellen Svenson, President Volunteer-Wauhatchie Chapter Email: ElnrSvnsn@aol.com Phone: 706.935.9995 11
ANCHOR PIN/NECKLACE $25.00 Donation Make check payable to : TENNESSEE SOCIETY 1812 Mail to: Mary Nell Clevenger, Treasurer 403 Pinebark Drive Maryville, Tn. 37801-3858 (Indicate on memo line: ANCHOR PIN) Name: Chapter: Quantity Address: Phone: Email: Newsletter Submission Guidelines: Photos with brief write-ups of State and Chapter activities as well as announcements must be sent electronically. Photos must be in.jpg format and identification of people in photo and/or brief description may be included in the content of the email to which the photo is attached. Articles must be submitted in.doc or.docx format. Email: jilljoneslazuka@gmail.com Remember to share your historic travel photos! Winter 2017 Newsletter Submission Due Date: January 15, 2017 12