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State President’s Message

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Volume II / Number I / Fall 2013

President - Charlotte Miller

1st VP - Linda Tripp

2nd VP - Jo Hill

3rd VP - Felicia Wilt

4th VP - Nancy Carr

Chaplain - Colleen Spears

Recording Sec. - Olivia Chandler

Corresponding Sec. -Barbara Bishop

Treasurer - Kathy McClelland

Registrar - Debra Wilson

Historian - Carol Teeters

Librarian - Regina East

Curator - Betty Richards

Parliamentarian - Charlotte Reynolds

State Websitewww.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnusd

Tennessee Society - Members Only tnusd1812members.weebly.com

National Website:www.usdaughters1812.org/

Contact Chapter President for “Member’s Only” Password

Web Sites

2012-2015State Officers

Newsletter EditorLynda WilliamsLyndawill@yahoo.com

Theme: Honoring the First Tennessee Volunteers

Scripture: Love each other. John 15:17

President’s Projects: Preservation

Digitizing State and Chapter records The Hermitage Marking graves of 1812 Soldiers buried in Tennessee

Advancing Membership

This has been an exciting summer and fall for the State Society. On July 27, the Up-

per Cumberland Chapter had an impressive grave marking for two 1812 Patriots and a real 1812 granddaughter at the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Lebanon. The Summer Board Meeting at the Hotel Preston in Nashville on August 23 was well attended, with special guests –Alabama State President

Carolyn Drennen, Louisiana State President Pat Gallagher, and Honorary Louisiana State President Frances Jakes. That evening several Tennessee daughters joined the General Society of the War of 1812 at the Hermitage for a wreath lay-ing at the Tomb of General and Mrs. Andrew Jackson by Presi-dent National Virginia Apyar and President General Law-rence K. Casey followed by an old fashioned Tennessee BBQ. This was the first time that the General Society had held their meeting in Tennessee. On Oc-tober 22, another event at the Hermitage celebrated the char-tering of the newest Tennessee 1812 Chapter, The Hermitage, with Christina Isbell as Organiz-ing President.

Reports for 2013 will cover the period from January 1 through December 31. Each chapter is urged to submit the officer and chairmen reports by the February 1, 2014 deadline so that recognition is received for all the work the chapters have done in 2013!

Charlotte Jackson MillerState President

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Insignia

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www.usdaughters1812.org/Forms/certificates.pdf

1812 BicentennialPin

Members may purchase official U.S.D. of 1812 Insignia, to be worn on the official ribbon, by either using the Insignia order form, OR by ordering through Hamilton’s website. Whether you order through Hamilton’s website, or by way of the form, ALL INSIGNIA ORDERS MUST BE APPROVED BY YOUR STATE PRESIDENT AND THE PRESIDENT NATIONAL.To order through Hamilton’s website, simply send an email to your State President, stating what insignia (title of the pin and the cost) you would like to purchase. Your State President will know if you are eligible for the insignia and in turn, she will forward a notice to the President National. Once the President National receives notice form your State President, she will approve the order with Hamilton. It is that simple! With internet or-ders, there is no need to mail the Insignia order form to the State President, nor is there any need to provide forwarding envelopes and postage. It is all managed by email. This process is much quicker and easier, all around.

However, if you would rather use the older method of mailing your order by using the Insignia Order form, you may still do so. Insignia can be ordered either way. By form OR by placing your order online through Hamilton’s website. Ei-ther way is acceptable.

Please note that the directions on the Insignia Order form are rel-evant to FORM orders only, and do not pertain to internet orders.

Instructions are given on the form: www.usdaughters1812.org/Forms/Caldwell.pdf

How many of your chapter members have a Membership Certificate? Are the certifi-cates framed and displayed to celebrate the Daughters of 1812?In honor of our bicentennial trip to Dartmoor Prison and the beautiful stained glass window in St. Michael and All Angels Church, placed in 1910 by the Daughters of 1812, this committee is announcing two contests. All entries are due to Chairman National by MARCH 1, 2014.

MOST CERTIFICATESReport chapter /state total members and total certifi-cates. The chapter / state with the highest percentage of certificates will be recognized. Start counting!

MOST BEAUTIFULLYFRAMED CERTIFICATE

This committee is search-ing for the most beautifully framed certificate for Daugh-ters of 1812. If you would like to enter the contest, send a photo of your framed certifi-cate AND a photo of you with your framed certificate.* The winning entry will be featured in an issue of the News-Letter.Look on the Members Only website for more information.Colleen Spears, MembershipCertificates Chairman National

The Tennessee Society has its own “Members Only” website. It is protected using the same pass-word as National. You can access it directly at: tnusd1812members.weebly.comor you can get to it from the State Website. You can get cur-rect directory information and the order form for the name badge and garment bags.Check it out!

“Members Only”State Website

MembershipCertificate Contests

Get the Order Form at:

The New 1812 Bicentennial Pin with the Door of Unity pictured above may be worn on the official ribbon. The size of the pin is 1 3/8” X 1 3/8”, and the cost is $120. Orders may be made through the United States Daughters of 1812 at Hamilton Jewelers using the Insignia order form or calling: (800) 786-5890.

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Summer Board Meeting

The Tennessee State Society Sum-mer Board Meeting was held at the Hotel Preston in Nashville on August 23. Following officer and committee reports, a joint luncheon was held with the Ten-nessee Society Colonial Dames of the 17th Century. State Anchor Cluster Chairman Debra Wilson and Honorary State President Bet-tie Gustafson presented an anchor cluster pin to new junior member Katherine Lee Logan, granddaugh-ter of Lynda Logan.

(L-R): Bettie Gustafson, Debra Wilson, Lynda Logan, and Charlotte Miller

Head table at joint 1812 and Colonial Dames XVIIC luncheon coordinated by 1812 First Vice President Linda Tripp. (L-R): CDXVIIC State Chaplain Ella Emery, CDXVIIC First Vice Regent Lynda Logan, CDXVIIC State Regent Linda Harris, 1812 State President Charlotte Miller, 1812 State First Vice President Linda Tripp, and 1812 State Chaplain Colleen Spears.

Fourth Vice President Nancy Carr and Treasurer Kathy McClelland distribute 1812 Awards.

(L-R): Barbara Bishop, Shirley Hall, and Katherine McClel-land welcome Frances Jakes, Honorary State President of Louisiana.

Bettie Gustafson closes the Summer Board Meeting by leading the group in an enthusiastic version of “ Eight Thousand Redcoats!”

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General Society War of 1812

At the 2013 Annual Meeting of the General Society War of 1812, sev-eral Tennessee U.S. Daughters of 1812 participated in many of the events, highlighted by the atten-dance of President National Ginger Apyar. At the meeting the General Society presented the National Society with a check for $2500 in support of the 1812 Museum in Washington. President General Lawrence Casey, Jr. and President National Ginger Apyar also placed a wreath at the Tennessee Society U.S. Daughters of 1812 monument on the Natchez Trace.

General Society of the War of 1812 and U.S. Daughters of 1812 group photo at The Hermitage on August 23, 2013.

Honorary State President Aline Roberts with one of the 1812 Color Guard members.

Tennessee Society U.S. Daughters with President National Apyar at the Hermitage. Front: Teresa Deathridge, Aline Roberts, Linda Tripp, Felicia Wilt, Ginger Apyar, Charlotte Miller, Kathy McClelland. Back: Shirley Hall, Felicia Hix, Barbara Bishop, Olivia Chandler, Coleen Spears, Susan Gould.

The General Society of 1812 arranged a tour of Jack Daniel’s with lunch at Ms. Bobo’s.

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Old Hickory-Nickajack Chapter

Front Row: Linda Tripp, Eddie Price, Felicia Wilt, Sam Gant. Back Row: Marilyn Burchett, Wanda Meadows, Karen Wery, Susan Gould, Candy Sands, Harriette Maloney, Ja-net Payne, Cindy Waters, John Glenn, & Katheryn Glynn

The Old Hickory-Nickajack Chapter met in May with guest speaker, Eddie Price. Eddie is an award-winning author and an outstanding teacher.

Piomingo Chapter

Tennnessee Honorary State President Bettie Gustafson & Piomingo Chapter member presents the Daughters of 1812 JROTC Medal for the Piomingo Chapter of Millington, to Ca-det Kalyn Smith of the Horn Lake High School (MS) JROTC, at their Marine Corps JROTC Awards Banquet.

General Henry Knox Chapter General Henry Knox welcomed new members at the September meeting held at the Gettys-vue Golf and Polo Club in Knoxville. (L-R): State President Charlotte Miller, Chap-ter President Shirley Hall, Joy Ingram, Dra-ma Robeson, Sarah Seale, and Registrar Debra Wilson.

Crockett’s Forge Seat Chapter

At the May 16, meeting in Franklin, the newest Junior member, Katherine Lee Logan, was presented to the membership. Kate is the granddaughter of First Vice President Lynda Logan. (L-R): President Colleen Spears, Lynda Logan and Kate.

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State President Charlotte Miller pres-ents Christina Isbell, President of The Hermitage Chapter, with a gavel.

On Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 in the evening, Daughters gathered at The Hermitage, home of President and General Andrew Jackson, to charter a new chapter into the Tennessee Society, United States Daughters 1812. Fittingly enough, the name of this new chapter is The Hermitage. The evening began with the opening by State Presi-dent, Mrs. Charlotte Jackson Miller, who presented to Chartering President, Mrs. Christina Isbell, a beautiful gavel containing a plaque with The Hermitage chapter’s name. The Ritual and Flag ceremony came next, followed by much anticipated presentations of the Chap-ter Charter, Bicentennial membership certificates, and the installa-tion of chapter officers. Howard Kittell, CEO and President of The Hermitage, welcomed the new chapter and spoke of the Tennessee Society’s long-history with The Hermitage. With much enthusiasm, Mr. Kittell told the membership of several upcoming events to com-memorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, including an all-new exhibit opening in June 2014, and culminating with a huge celebra-tion in 2015 on the grounds of The Hermitage. Mr. Kittell ended his comments by expressing his pride and excitement that a new chap-

ter of the U.S. Daughters 1812, was named after The Hermitage. State President Miller continued the momentum with remarks about her hopes for The Hermitage Chapter and her excitement that a group of

Hermitage Chapter Chartering

ladies would be able to properly care for the newly planted tree on the property. After the conclusion of the ceremony, members and guests enjoyed a lovely tea with refreshments provided by the new members. The Hermitage Chapter looks forward to working with The Hermitage and the Tennessee Society in advancing the purposes of the National Society and honoring our ancestors who gave to the War of 1812 era. State Officers Linda Tripp, Felicia Wilt, Nancy Carr, and Debra Wilson also attended the Chartering event.

Volunteer -Wauhatchie Chapter

The Volunteer-Wauhatchie Chapter, presented the “Spirit of 1812 Award” medal to Joan Hill Hanks, of Signal Mountain. The “Spirit of 1812 Award” medal is awarded to an individual or organization with a distinguished record of study, promotion and dedication to the preservation of the history of people, places and events of the War of 1812. The purpose of this award is to recognize and thank those that are keeping the history of the War of 1812 alive. Joan Hanks is a native of Chattanooga and has been involved in Lineage Society work for over 30 years. She is a past president of the Volunteer-Wauhatchie Chapter, served as State President from 1994-1997 and is presently an honorary State President. Joan wrote the Tennessee State Bicentennial Rap in 1996 because she wanted everybody to know that we are called the Volunteer State from the War of 1812. She has performed her “Tennessee Rap” across the state over 50 times, including television in Nashville and Chattanooga, and Knoxville.

Chapter President Pat Pelfrey presents Joan Hanks the “Spirit of 1812 Award”.

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Upper Cumberland Chapter MarkingUpper Cumberland Chapter held a grave marking at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Lebanon, TN on July 27. 1812 Medal-lions were placed on the monuments of William Sypert and his Granddaugh-ter, Eugenia Cook Barnes Barry. A US Government grave stone was placed in memory of Lawrence Sypert, brother of William Sypert. While researching for the October 2012 Candlelight Tour at Cedar Grove, Robert and Amy Waggoner found the grave stone of William Sypert was not visible from the roadway due to the marker being placed facing a concrete ledge. The Wagoner’s inquired if there was a way to mark the stone to call at-tention to Sypert’s 1812 service. Further research found William Sypert’s brother, Lawrence, had no grave stone, although it is thought Lawrence was interred at Cedar Grove. Upper Cumberland Chap-ter applied for a marker “in Memory” of Lawrence Sypert as no record exists of his burial site. No government marker had been applied for, so the Chapter was surprised and grateful when the request for his marker was approved. The marker was placed next to his brother, William. Eugenia Cook Barnes Barry was the Granddaughter of William Sypert and Elizabeth Dew, and is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Carol Teeters, President of Upper Cumberland Chapter U.S.D. of 1812, presided. The presentation of the colors was conducted by the Sons of American Revolution Color Guard. Hayley Gatlin, descendant of the Sypert’s sang the National Anthem. Retired Judge Haywood Barry, a descendant, spoke briefly about the Sypert family and their service to our country. Charlotte J. Miller, Tennessee Society State President dedicated the markers. A wreath was placed on the graves by descendants of the Sypert family.

(L-R): State President Charlotte Miller, Chapter Vice President Teresa Deathridge, Chapter President Carol Teeters, Chapter Past President and Honorary State President Charlotte Reynolds, Chapter Treasurer Babs Comshaw, Chapter Registrar Nina Sutton, Chapter Member and State Chairman Printed Supplies Jean Ayers.

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My Visit to St. Michael and All Angels Church in England

The stained-glass window at St. Michael’s Church was the focal point of the trip. From the moment I heard about the bicenten-nial trip to Dartmoor, I knew I wanted to go! The trip was to com-memorate the 200th anniversary of the first Americans arriving at Dartmoor Prison. I wanted to see the stained-glass window that the Daughters of 1812 gave in 1910; I have always thought it was beautiful and love that it is on our membership certificate. It was a wonderful trip, and the highlight was being in the church and seeing the window. Arriving early so I could accompany the group on a tour of Kensington Palace and tea at the Orangery, I also found time for a few hours at the British Museum and dinner at an English pub. As a group, we traveled by train to Plymouth; there we met our local hosts. We toured Plymouth and learned some of the history of the area. Being a busy port, Plymouth boasts a connection to many events in history – of course, the Mayflower, but also the return of the surviving crew members of the Titanic, the exploratory voyage of Sir Francis Drake, the trip by Charles Darwin, and more. A crowd was gathering on the morning of the service at St. Michael’s by the time we arrived; men dressed in British and American military uniforms lined the path to the doorway. A BBC videographer was present to capture the moment. As I entered the church, my eyes were drawn immediately to the beautiful stained-glass window. It was beautiful and larger than I had imagined. Although the sun was shining brightly, it was a bit chilly in the church. We had been advised of the probability of a cool experience, so we were pre-pared; however, I must say that the locals kept commenting on how it was such a beautiful, warm, sunny day, not typical for the region. How nice to have such perfect weather for such a special event! It was fun to see the church fill, and by the time the service began, it was full. In attendance were local citizens, guests, 1812 Daughters, a representative from the American embassy, the French Consul to Plymouth, a French Navy officer, and the Lord Mayor of Plymouth. Our President National, Ginger Apyar, presented a check to assist in the restoration of the window. It was moving to join together with other Americans, French, and English to remember those who had been imprisoned there through the service in the church and the laying of wreaths at the American Memorial and the French Memo-rial. Our day concluded with a tour of the Museum at Dartmoor Prison and a reception in the prison. (Yes, now I have eaten prison food.) The following day, we participated in a service and wreath laying at the Door of Unity Memorial in Plymouth. The Daughters of 1812 placed the marker in 1930 for two American sailors, and recently placed a new marker with a clear inscription. Our trip concluded with a tour of the British Royal Navy College, which both Prince Charles and Prince William attended; I enjoyed the tour and cream tea, a specialty of the area.

by Colleen Spears