UfiHTERS ?AMERICAN|REY0LUTI0 ■ 1925^ LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN IN MEMORY OF STEWART S. HOWE JOURNALISM CLASS OF 1928 STEWART S. HOWE FOUNDATION 369.135 1^61 cor .2 I.H.S . 1 Published by ILLINOIS PRINTING COMPANY DANVILLE. ILLINOIS 19 2 9 COPYRIGHT 1929 ROSE MOSS SCOTT Chrisman, III. ILLINOIS STATE HISTORY DAUGHTERS of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION COMPILED AND EDITED BY ROSE MOSS SCOTT (Mrs. William T.) i^ y^ Our emblem is a golden wheel, Banded with deepest blue, Each shining spoke tipped ivith a star, The distaff shining through; The only jewel in the world That money cannot buy Without such proof of ancestry. As no one can deny. FOREWORD History is a greater painter, with the world for a canvas and life for a figure. The sythe of time cuts down all; monuments erected crumble and pass away but history remains. The real history of a people is to be found in the lives of its men and women. It is written that man may read and realize. Listed among the names of America's twelve most famous women are three from Illinois. There is no state in the union where woman occupies a better position for yielding her influence in various activi- ties. The achievements of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Illinois will be perpetuated throughout the years to come. Our ancestors planned for future generations, so must we plan for the future. Who can conceive of a richer legacy for succeeding genera- tions of this society, than an authentic history of the work of our founders and their successors in this state. It has been the aim of the Chapter Historians and the State Historian to make this book authentic and interesting. "Deeds, not dreams" might well have been adopted as our slogan in preparing this history of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion of Illinois. It has been the desire of every Historian in the state to give to this work her best efforts. To do this work has been a pleasure and the service rendered by the Chapter Historians and Chapter Regents in co-operation for the completion of this book has been a work of love for our Illinois So- ciety. DEDICATION Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution most lovingly dedicate this history of the Illinois D. A. R. to Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 1926-1929, born in Illinois and joined the Mary Little Deere Chapter, Moline; and to the Chapter Historians whose untiring and efficient work has made possible its compilation and publication Rose Moss Scott, State Historian. MRS. ALFRED J. BROSSEAU President General National Societv SALUTE TO THE FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. THE AMERICAN'S CREED I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of manj' sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable, established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies. History of the National Societ3^ of the Daughters of the American Revolution To truly evaluate the services that the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, have rendered to our Country in the thirty-eight years since its organization, one must have somewhat of a comprehensive knowledge of the incidents that lead to the formation of this society ; the high ideals of the founders of the purpose it was to serve; the strong- factor it has been in molding and strengthening a true American spirit among its own members, others of Revolutionary and Colonial ancestry, as well as the foreign born who are living, and will continue in coming to live under the protection of the Stars and Stripes. The Society of the Sons of the Revolution had been formally organized in 1889. At a general convention held in Louisville, Ky., April 30, 1890, women had been excluded from membership. Many prominent women, descendants of Revolutionary ancestors, were highly indignant. "Were there no mothers, no heroines," they asked, "whose memories should be commemorated?" Was patriotism such a one- sided affair?" July 13, 1890, Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood, a member of the Press Associa- tion, published in the Washington Post an article, "Women Worthy of Honor," in which she retold the thrilling and stirring story of a Revolu- tionary heroine, Hannah Arnett, who unflinchingly answered her husband. "If you are a traitor to your country, I will never again own you as my husband." At the close of her article Mrs. Lockwood asked, "Where will the Sons and Daughters place the name of such a woman as Hannah Arnett ?" After reading Mrs. Lockwood's article, Mr. W. 0. McDowell, a great grandson of Hannah Arnett, a Son of the Revolution who had opposed the action at Louisville, also published in the Post an article in which he offered to assist in organizing a Society of the Daughters of the Revolution. He concluded with a formal call for creating such a society. This is the first definite call of that kind. His very valuable aid in the preliminary work leading up to the organization is held in grateful remembrance. After much personal coii'espondence, and many interviews between those interested, August 9, 1890, at the Langham Hotel, Washington, D. C, in the apartment of Mrs. Ellen Hardin Walworth, the actual organization took place. Invitations had been sent to all those known to be interested. It was mid-summer; many ladies were out of the city. That night a very severe storm swept over the city. As a consequence only three persons were present, — Mrs. Ellen Hardin Walworth, born in Jacksonville, Illinois ; Miss Mary Desha, and Miss Eugenia Washington, a great grand niece of George Washington. At this meeting they formally organized with Miss Desha as chairman. The society was declared to be a National one. A constitution was adopted. Nine ladies were appointed to be a Board of Management. Miss Washing- ton was made Registrar; Mrs. Walworth, Secretary. They decided to request Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, wife of the President of the United 14 Illinois State History States, to be the President, and Mrs. Levi P. Morton, wife of the Vice President, United States, to be the Treasurer, After the meeting on August 9, active work was begun. Many letters were written to representative women throughout the country inviting them to become members. On August 18 in the Post a notice was published stating the purpose of the society, the eligibility clause, and urging women of Revolutionary ancestory to become members. October 11, 1890, a mass meeting was called to carry on the organiza- tion begun on August 9. October 11 was chosen as a most fitting one on which to celebrate the organization of the Society as it was the anniversary of the date on which Columbus discovered America. At this time eighteen ladies signed the formal draft of the constitution. Before adjourning those present resolved to use their hearts, their minds, their means in organizing a society of women to be held together by the strong bonds of a common ancestry that would work to stimulate patriotism by observing historical anniversaries, by erecting monuments to preserve the ideals of those men and women who achieved American independence, by preserving historical spots, relics, and documents. To promote the cause of education — espe- cially the study of history — as a great national obligation to the children who would soon become the rulers ; to enlighten the foreigner in all that pertains to good citizenship; to mold public opinion in accordance with the principles on which our nation was founded. Because of the larger meeting of October 11, it is often erroneously referred to as the date of organization. The early files of the Society show that three meetings were required to complete the organization of the Society; August 9, founded; October 11 organization carried on; October 18 completed. At the meeting on October 18 a Resolution offered by Mrs. Lockwood is worthy of mention: That the Society should secure rooms, and later a fire proof building in which to deposit Revolutionary relics and historical papers. Another Resolution provided that Life membership dues and Charter fees be set aside for that purpose. Thus early was inaugurated a movement that in time lead to the erection of Memorial Continental Hall, that has most aptly been styled "The Woman's Temple of Patriotism." In 1910 this building was com- pleted at a cost of 8450,000.00. It stands today as a monument to the heroic men and women of the Revolution, and it also serves as a reminder of the vision of the generosity, of the fine executive and financial ability of those early workers. In meeting the last payment of 825,000.00 on Continental Hall there is an incident of special interest to Illinois. Mrs. William Butterworth, of Moline, gave 85,000.00 in the name of her mother, Mrs. Mary Little Deere, a very early Daughter, the organizer of the Moline Chapter which today is known by her name. Connected with Memorial Continental Hall are some very memorable occasions. Here in 1896 was held the Pan American Scientific Congress, at that time the largest international council ever held in this country. Again in 1921 the Government used this building as a meeting place for the Limitation of Armament Conference. Here the Allies signed the famous 5-5-3 treaty. After the meeting of October 18, 1890, regular monthly meetings were held, over which, in the absence of Mrs. Harrison who was unable to be present owing to sickness, presided Mrs. W. D. Cabell, later on made Honorary President, presiding. On February 22, 1891, in the spacious home of Mrs. Cabell in Wash- ington a brilliant reception was given to stir pride in Revolutionary days. Daughters of the American Revolution 15 Mrs. Cabell and Mrs. Harrison received the guests. From now on the suc- cess of the National Society was assured. On March 20, 1891, the first chapter in the country was organized — "The Chicago Chapter," by Mrs. Frank Osborn; the second, at Atlanta on April 15, 1891 ; the third, at New York City on April 19, 1891. At the 1897 Congress, Resolutions were passed to present Founders Medals to Miss Desha, Miss Washington, and Mrs. Walworth in recogni- tion of their services in forming and laying the corner stone for the National Society, Daughters of the Revolution, Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood was not present at the August 9, 1891 meeting, as she was in attendance as a Delegate at Large at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. In recognition of her great services through her pen in the article in the Post, July 13, 1890, "Women Worthy of Honor," Congress voted to bestow on her a Service Medal, distinct and unlike that of the Founders, for her work preceded their work. Mrs. Lockwood sounded the first bugle call for action and is known as the Pen Founder of the N. S. D. A. R. These four medals are today in the museum of the National Society in Washington, In 1924, Congress voted to erect a memorial to these four women who were responsible for the organization of the N. S. D. A. R. The memorial will be placed on the ground of Memorial Continental Hall. It will be executed by the noted sculptor, Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, herself a Daughter, and will take the form of a statue symbolizing the spirit and vision of these four remarkable women. It will be ready to be dedicated at the Congress of 1929. The cost is not to exceed $20,000.00. In January, 1891, the Board of Management adopted as the colors of the Society the blue and white of Washington's staff. The motto, "For Home, For Country," was placed on the Seal of the Society. As early as 1892, it was seen that the files of application papers con- tained a mass of more original and authentic material than hitherto had been accessible to the historian and genealogist. The deeds of victorious armies and commanders had been told over and over again in story and song. But the deeds of the individual soldiers behind the guns, and the patriotic women in the lonely homes had never been recorded. It seemed a sacred duty to make these life stories of the rank and file of the nation in 1776 reahties to the present. January 15, 1892, the Historian General was directed to condense into Year Books these life histories of the unknown dead as revealed in the application papers, and to include the services of the Revolutionary ances- tors and lines of descent. Thus began our Lineage Books. Today these books number 104 volumes. Without these books no true story can be told of those stirring days. Never before in the history of the world has such a marvelous compilation of facts ever been made. By April, 1891, the work in the several states had so expanded that it was necessary to create the office of State Regent ; five were appointed. June 8, 1891, the N. S. D. A. R. was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. But on December 20, 1896, a charter was granted by the Congress of the United States that gave them the right to hold real and personal property to the amount of 8500,000.00. In 1915 it was amended to $1,000,000.00; in 1926 to $5,000,000,00, By the terms of the charter, headquarters must be at Washington, D. C, It is also mandatory, on forfeitures of the charter, that annual chapter reports be rendered to the United States Senate through the Smithsonian Institution. These reports are printed as Senate reports, and thus become a part of the permanent official records of the Senate. Thus 16 Illinois State History an opportunity is given for our work and ideals to become better known throughout the country. UnHke the Sons of the Revolution, the Society of the Daughters was first organized as a National one ; then by chapters and states which shall have officers entirely responsible to the National Society. Every Daughter must be a member of the National Society before she can be a member of a chapter. A full conception of the meaning and apphcation of this fact clarifies the authority exercised by the Continental Congress governing the policies of the States and the Chapters. At the first Continental Congress, held in the week of February 22, 1891, 1306 members were reported; 15 chapter regents; 17 delegates in attendance, and national officers, October 30, 1928: members, 167,806; chapters, 2,312. The fact that in that first Congress was revealed a sense of common heritage in the flag, of a common concern in the welfare of the country for which the fathers and mothers of the North and South had fought side by side, made that meeting more memorable than at the time was realized. That was the cement that had brought these women together to organize ; that caused the rapid expansion in numbers and work done; that today holds us together in the bonds of one great National society — not a local one. In May, 1892, in order to provide some means of keeping in touch with the rapidly increasing membership, it was decided to publish a Maga- zine as the official organ of the Society in which to record work done, and to stimulate interest in historical matters. By 1895 it was found that among the applicants for membership were many Real Daughters. Congress decided that some distinct mark of recog- nition should be conferred on them. As a special mark of honor a souvenir spoon is presented to them ; they pay no initiation or chapter dues. Later a pension of $25.00 a month was granted. There is an official marker for their grave. In Illinois 32 Real Daughters have been recognized. Today there is one Illinois living Real Daughter. In this same 1895 Congress it was decided to organize a society for the Children of the American Revolution. The first chapter was formed in Concord, Mass. The first public meeting was held in the Old South Meeting House, Boston, Mass. There are today in Illinois 13 Chapters of C. A. R. In 1904 the time of holding the Annual Congress was changed to the week in which the 19th of April occurs so as to commemorate the battles of Concord and Lexington. During the Spanish War, for the first time in history, through the efforts of the N. S. D. A. R., trained women nurses served in the army and navy. $60,000.00 was disbursed for hospital work. $300,000.00 was privately raised to help the soldiers and sailors. During the World War, the N. S. D. A. R., through all its varied activities, spent and contributed over 94 million dollars. In 1924, to celebrate the 300th anniversay of the Landing of the Pil- grims, as their part in the Pilgrim Tercentenary, a Memorial Fountain was erected at Plymouth, Mass., to the heroic mothers of the Mayflower. At the request of the Government for a gift for the World War Mu- seum in Paris, it was decided that this gift should take the form of a painting representing a battleship carrying our men to France. From the very earliest inception of the society much attention was given to creating greater respect for the flag; a more accurate knowledge of our great political documents ; a sane celebration of the Fourth of July. Daughters of the American Revolution 17 In response to the appeal of the Daughters the United States Congress passed the first legislation to prevent desecration of the flag by advertising purposes. The Congress of 1895 authorized a Flag committee. One of their earliest outstanding efforts was the preparation of a Flag Code to show its correct use. It was widely distributed. Today the Daughters are co-operat- ing with all patriotic and civic societies in petitioning the U. S. Congress to put its seal on a "Uniform Code Law." In 1894 the Daughters united with the Sons in commemorating June 14 as Flag Day, by displaying the emblem on homes and buildings, by holding civic exercises participated in by all citizens — especially the chil- dren. Other patriotic and civic societies co-operating, June 14 is nov: generally recognized as Flag Day. It is not too much to claim that the Daughters pioneered in all the m.any and varied phases of work for Americanization, now Americanism, Under Patriotic Education, the Daughters have very materially con- tributed in providing educational opportunities for the mountaineers of the South in whose veins also run the blood of Revolutionary heroes. Our early activities in locating, marking, preserving historic spots, in commemorating historic events, has made our country rich in historic shrines. For several years 'The Historic Spots" committee has been gathering material for a "National Guide to Historic Spots." By the action of the Congress of 1924, the National Old Trails com- mittee selected as the Memorial Monument, "The Pioneer Mother," as the one to be erected in each of the twelve states on the Ocean to Ocean highway — known as the Old Trails Roads. On October 30, 1928, at Van- dalia, on the ground of the Old State Capitol Building, and a few feet from the Old Trails Road, the monument for Illinois was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies. In 1921 a Manual for Immigrants was prepared. 2,000,000 copies have been distributed at ports of entry and by chapters throughout the country. At the present time these manuals are printed in sixteen different lan- guages. Workers at Ellis Island say that this book is the best thing they have to give an immigrant except the Bible. An outstanding feature of our great National program is the work started in 1923 for immigrants detained at Ellis Island and Angel Island. Each year there has been increased interest, more generous contributions, and greater results. The Government highly praises the real service of this work in fitting the immigrants to become better citizens. In 1925, Congress was aroused by the very authentic information pre- sented showing the definite action of red internationalists working to de- stroy our institutions of government. At once Congress began to actively combat these insiduous attacks. In 1926 Congress created the National Defense Committee. It has two objects: (1) Support of adequate national defense; (2) Counteracting subversive influences. In 1914 the land back and adjoining Continental Hall was purchased. During the World War this land was loaned to the Government to erect an office building for the Council of Defense. Here in 1921 ground was broken for a D. A. R. Administration building to cost 8400,000.00. In 1924, an Illinois woman, Mrs, Williard T. Block, a Vice President General, visioned the imperative need of a new auditorium as the rapidly increasing membership so enlarged the number of delegates in attendance at the National Congress. The action of the 1925 Congress authorized a third building to include an auditorium and a Library. Later on it was named Constitution Hall. Before beginning construction in 1928, 82,000,- 000.00, the estimated cost, had been entirely financed, Potomac Lodge No. 18 ILLINOIS STATE HISTORIAN 5, F. A, A. M., of the District, loaned the trowel used by Washington in laying the cornerstone of the United States Capitol, 1793, for the same ceremony for Memorial Continental Hall, 1904, and now October 30, 1928, for Constitution Hall. Dedication will occur in April, 1929, at the thirty- eighth annual Continental Congress. In addition to the work that marks the efforts of the early years, there has developed, as a logical sequence of that first conception of the purpose a Society of Daughters should serve, these important committees : A Student Loan Fund, Conservation and Thrift, Legislation, Foreign Relations, Genealogical Research, Historical and Literary Reciprocity. Better Films, Patriotic Lectures and Lantern Slides, Publicity, Sons and Daughters of the Republic, Girl Home Makers. (Mrs. Wm. J.) Bess C. Sweeney, State Regent of Illinois. Historical Sketch of the Ilhnois Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution 1892-1928 The history of the Illinois Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is interesting- because of the achievements year after year. This article will give a brief resume of the State Officers and the progress made. The first State Regent was Mrs. Frank Stuart Osborne, of Chicago. Her work was necessarily that of organization. State Regent 1892-1893. The first State Conference of Illinois Daughters was held in Chicago. December 3, 1895, the guests of the Chicago Chapter. Mrs. S. H. Kerfoot was the State Regent and the credit of the first Conference belongs to her. Reports were received from the Regents of the following organized and to be organized chapters: Chicago, Bloomington, Decatur, Evanston, Free- port, Galena, Rockford, Rock Island, Springfield, and Streator. Mrs. Clara Cooley Becker acted as State Secretary. The first State meeting was a Conference in the strictest sense of the word, as for some years following this Conference, states were not per- mitted, under the National By-Laws, to organize as delegated bodies and the expansion of the State Society was only as permitted by the National Society. It was obligatory that State Officers be elected at a State meeting held in Washington during the week of Continental Congress. The first chapter in Illinois was the Chicago Chapter, organized under the leadership of Mrs. F. S. Osborne, who was appointed by Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, President General of the National Society. The Chicago Chapter has the honor of being the first chapter not only in Illinois, but in the United States. It is the largest chapter in the state. To the women responsible for the beginning of the work in Illinois, is due both honor and praise as it was their foresight and good judgement which made the firm foundation upon which we have builded year after year. Three years intervened before the second Conference. The Second Conference was held in Bloomington, May 2 and 3, 1898; Mrs. Henry Shepherd, State Regent, 1898-1899. The work accomplished was receiving recognition for at this Conference Mrs. Daniel Manning, President General, was the guest of honor; Mrs. Adlia E. Stevenson, Hon- orary President General, was a guest, Bloomington her home town. At this Conference it was decided to meet annually in the future and that a ten- cent per capita tax should be levied annually upon the Illinois Daughters to pay the necessary expenses of the State Regent. The Third Conference was held in Rockford, June 6, 1899 ; Mrs. Wil- liam Talcott, State Regent, 1899-1901. The State By-Laws were adopted and the first State Secretary and State Treasurer were elected. Mrs. Carrie Brett, of Rockford, was elected to the former office, and Mrs. De- Motte, of Bloomington, to the latter. The Fourth Conference was held June 1, 1900, in Chicago; no change in officers. 20 Illinois State History In June, 1901, the Fifth Annual Conference was held in Peoria; Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles, State Regent, 1901-1902. The office of Vice Regent was added. Miss Mansfield, of Peoria, being elected to that office. Hiss Hen- rietta Flint, of Highland Park, was elected State Secretary. Mrs. Charles Deere, of Moline, was State Regent, 1902-1904. In October, 1902, the Sixth Conference was held in Springfield ; Mrs. Deere, State Regent. Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks, President General of the Na- tional Society, was the guest of honor. Miss May Latham, of Lincoln, was elected State Vice Regent, and Miss Anna Woodbridge, of Dixon, State Secretary. The Seventh Conference convened at Oak Park, 1903 ; Mrs. Deere, State Regent; State Vice Regent, Mrs. Dorothy N. Law, of Dixon; Mrs. James Kimball, of Rock Island, State Secretary, and Mrs. Helen Nye Rupp. of Monmouth, Treasurer. The Eighth Conference was in Moline in June, 1904; Mrs. Charles Deere, State Regent. The election resulted in Mrs. E. S. Walker being chosen for State Vice Regent, and Mrs. W. P. Dickie, of Bunker Hill, Treasurer. Mrs. L. D. Dunn, of Moline, was appointed State Historian pending an amendment to the By-Laws to include that office. The Ninth State Conference was held in Monmouth, June 1, 1905 ; Mrs. Benjamin A. Fessenden, the State Regent, 1905-1907. Mrs. Dunn was elected State Historian and arrangements were perfected for a State year book to be published annually. Voted the State pay $25.00 for expenses of each State Conference. Mrs. Robert W. Colville, of Galesburg, was elected State Secretary. On October 17, 1906, the Tenth Annual Conference was held in Gales- burg; Mrs. Fessenden, State Regent. The chief guests of honor were Mrs. Donald McLean, President General, and Mrs. Scott, former Vice President General of Illinois. Mrs. G. Ellwood McGrew, of Chicago, was elected State Treasurer, and Mrs. Frances Lackay, of Oak Park, Historian. The Eleventh State Conference was held in Rock Island, October 23, 1907; Mrs. Charles Hickox, State Regent, 1907-1909. Mrs. Hickox presid- ing. It was decided to add an Historic Spot Monument and Revolutionary Relic Committee and Magazine Committee to the State Committees. Mrs. Lackay died after her election as State Historian and Mrs. Henry C. Todd was elected State Historian. The Twelfth Annual Conference was held in Jacksonville, November 3 and 4, 1908; Mrs. Hickox, State Regent; Mrs. Deere, Vice President General from Illinois, and former State Regent, was present; also Mrs. S. W. Jamieson, State Regent, of Virginia. Mrs. Frank Orr was made chair- man of a new committee — the Starved Rock Committee. The Conference unanimously endorsed Mrs. Scott for President General ; Mrs. Hickox for Vice President General from Illinois ; Mrs. Ames for State Regent, and Mrs. Welty for State Vice Regent. Mrs. Dickson, of Jacksonville, was elected State Secretary ; Mrs. Edwin S. Walker elected State Historian, and Mrs. Noble Shumway elected to a newly created office of State Consulting Registrar. Many of the delegates proceeded by special train to Metropolis, to witness the unveiling of the Fort Massac monument. Mrs. Matthew T. Scott conceived and promoted the Fort Massac monu- ment, and the imposing shaft stands as much a tribute to her zeal and persistance as it does to the memory of the adventurer and trail blazer in whose honor erected. The old fort is gone. But on the high bluff, one may obtain a sublime view of the Ohio River; there are still the old ramparts such as Father Mermet must have known, and George Rogers Clark as well. The monument erected by the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion marks the spot where George Rogers Clark landed on Illinois soil, and Daughters of the American Revolution 21 a lonely cannon stands vigil beside it. The spot is sacred ground. On it was written an important part of the stirring drama of a new world. Mrs. George Page, Ex-State Regent; Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, Vice President General from Illinois ; Mrs. Samuel D. McKeeny, State Vice Regent; Mrs. William T. Scott, State Historian; Mrs. Eli Dixson, Na- tional Chairman of Student Loan Fund ; Mrs. David Pfeffers, Miss Agnes Hoult and Mrs. Eva Wilhoit were present at the Sesqui-Centennial held at Metropolis, June 24, 25, 26 and 27, 1928. June 25 was Daughters of the American Revolution day, the chapters in the Tenth Division having charge of the program, assisted by the chapter of Paducah, Kentucky. Manj^ members of the Society were present. The Thirteenth Conference was held in Peoria, October 27 and 28, 1909 ; Mrs. Ames, State Regent. Mrs. Stevenson, Honorary President Gen- eral, was present and addressed the Conference. Mrs. Wodetski, a Real Daughter of the American Revolution was present, and also addressed the Conference. Mrs. La Verne Noyes was unanimously endorsed for Vice President General from Illinois ; Mrs. Ames, of Streator, for State Regent, and Mrs. Sain Welty for State Vice Regent; Mrs. Thomas White, of Oak Park, was elected State Secretary, and Mrs. Rowcliff, of Peoria, Treasurer. Chapters were asked to hold their annual meetings in May. Decatur was the city selected for the Annual Conference for October 26 and 27, 1910; Mrs. Ames, State Regent. The guests of honor were Mrs. Scott, President General; Mrs. Stevenson, former President General; Mrs. Noyes, Vice President General from Illinois, and Mrs. Jane McCol, a Real Daughter, all of whom addressed the Conference. A silver punch bowl was presented to Mrs. Scott by the Illinois Chapters. Mrs. Scott was unanimously endorsed for President General; Mrs. George A. Lawrence for State Regent, and Mrs. Luther Derwent, of Rockford, for State Vice Regent. Mrs. E. L. Pegram, of Decatur, was elected State Historian. This was the Fourteenth Conference. The Fifteenth Conference convened in Chicago, October 25 and 26, 1911; Mrs. Lawrence, State Regent. Mrs. Scott, President General, and Mrs. Noyes, Vice President General, were guests of honor. Mrs. Anna Scott Block's certificate fund for paying the debt on Continental Hall endorsed. Mrs. Lawrence was endorsed for State Regent, and Mrs. Der- went, of Rockford, for State Vice Regent. Mrs. John Hanley, of Mon- mouth, was elected State Secretary, and Miss Lyra Brown, of Joliet, State Treasurer. The Sixteenth State Conference was held in Rockford, October 16 and 17, 1912 ; Mrs. Lawrence, State Regent. The guest of honor was Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, President General. The Seventeenth State Conference was held in Quincy, Dorothy Quincy Chapter, hostess, October 23 and 24, 1913 ; Mrs. Lawrence, State Regent. The guests of honor were the President General, Mrs. William Gumming Story, and the Historian General, Mrs. Charles W. Bassett. Mrs. George A. Lawrence, State Regent, was unanimously endorsed for Vice President General from Illinois. Mrs. George T. Page, of Peoria, was elected State Regent; Mrs. Frank W. Bahnsen, of Rock Island, State Vice Regent, and Mrs. T. D. Woodruff, of Quincy, State Treasurer. This was the first time a State Regent was elected at a State Conference. An impressive memorial hour was held in remembrance of Mrs. La- Verne Noyes and Mrs. Charles Deere, Vice Presidents General from Illi- nois, four Real Daughters and sixty members. The Elgin Chapter was hostess to the Eighteenth State Conference, October 22 and 23, 1914; Mrs. George T. Page, State Regent, presiding. The guests of honor were Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, Honorary President 22 Illinois State History General, and Mrs. George T. Guernsey. State Regent, of Kansas. Mrs. David J. Dumser. of Elgin, was elected State Secretary. A State Flag was discussed and Mrs. George A. Lawrence made State Chairman. The Nineteenth Illinois State Conference convened in Bloomington. October 20. 21 and 22. 1915: Mrs. Page presiding. Mrs. George T. Guern- sey. State Regent of Kansas, was an honored guest. The time of the State Conference was changed to the last week in March. Mrs. Frank W. Bahn- sen. of Rock Island, was elected State Regent, and Mrs. John H. Hanley, of Monmouth, elected State Vice Regent. Mrs. William Butterworth. of Moline. was unanimously endorsed for Vice President General from Illi- nois. The Twentieth Conference convened in Ottawa, Illini Chapter, hostess, March 29 and 30. 1916 : Mrs. George T. Page, State Regent. Mrs. George A. Lawrence presented a State Flag to the Illinois Daughters, each succeeding State Regent to be custodian thereof. Mrs. S. E. R. Fitzwilliam reported the completion of the portrait of Mrs. Letitia Green Stevenson, former President General, for iMemorial Continental Hall, the gift of Illinois Daughters. The portrait was authorized by the Eighteenth Conference. Mrs. Arthur L. Warner, of Moline. was elected Corresponding Secretary and ]Mrs. George A. Lawrence elected Honorary State Regent for life. The Twenty-first State Conference was held in Danville. ^larch 28 and 29, 1917, guests of Governor Bradford Chapter, with ]Mrs. Frank W. Bahn- sen. State Regent, presiding. Resolutions unanimously passed asking the United States Congress to pass legislation calling for universal military service and training. ]Mrs. Harriet Walker's book on Revolutionary Sol- diers buried in Illinois ordered published. Mrs. George T. Guernsey en- dorsed for President General. Mrs. Fred Ball, of Clinton, elected State Historian. The Twenty-second Conference was held March 26 and 27. 1918, guests of the Springfield Chapter; Mrs. Frank W. Bahnsen, State Regent, presiding. Wonderful war work was reported by all chapters. A perfectly equipped ambulance was a gift to the United States War Department from the Illinois Daughters and was reported at this Conference. The Illinois Daughters voted to purchase a cottage in Tilloloy, France, in honor of Honorary President General. Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. Mrs. Bahnsen was endorsed for Vice President General from Illinois, and Mrs. John H. Han- ley. of Monmouth, was elected State Regent ; Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, of Peoria, State Vice Regent: Mrs. Xevin C. Lescher. of Galesburg. State Recording Secretary, and Mrs. Henry C. Ettinger. of Springfield. Treas- urer. The Twenty-third Illinois Conference was held in Moline, March 27 and 28, 1919, with Mary Little Deere Chapter as hostess; Mrs. John H. Hanley. State Regent. Mrs. ^latthew T. Scott, Honorary President Gen- eral, was a guest of the Conference. Another year of War Work reported, members having served faithfully in Red Cross. Canteen. Council of Na- tional Defense, in camps and overseas. The office of Librarian was added to state offices and Miss Effie Epler, of Jacksonville, elected to the office. Corresponding Secretary was made an appointive office and Mrs. Louis I. Hutchins. of Monmouth, appointed. Mrs. Helen F. Daily, of Aurora, elected Consulting Registrar. The Conference voted SI. 200 for two cottages in Tilloloy in honor of ]Mrs. Charles H. Deere and Mrs. LaVerne Noyes. Chi- cago Chapter gave S600 for a cottage in honor of Mrs. George A. Lawrence. The Twenty-fourth State Conference convened in Urbana-Champaign. March 24 and 25. 1920. with Alliance Chapter as hostess ; Mrs. John H. Hanley, State Regent. Three SI, 000 scholarships were voted, one to Park College, Parksville, Missouri, in honor of ^Irs. Ella Lawrence : one to Daughters of the American Revolution 23 American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts, in honor of Mrs. William Butterworth, and one to a southern mountain school in honor of the gold star men on the Daughters Service Flag in Illinois. Tamassee School was later chosen for this scholarship. The election followed, Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, Peoria, elected State Regent ; Mrs. Frank 0. Low- den, State Vice Regent; Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, Sterhng, Corresponding Secretary ; Mrs. Charles E. Davidson, Greenville, State Historian, and Mrs. Mary C. H. Lee, Champaign, was made first State Chaplain. Jacksonville was the city to entertain the Twenty-fifth Conference. The dates were March 23 and 24, 1921 ; Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, State Regent. Mrs. George M. Minor, President General, and Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey, Honorary President General, were guests of honor. New officers elected were Mrs. Harry Dodge, of Bloomington, State Treas- urer; Mrs. Noble Shumway, Chicago, State Consulting Registrar. The Conference gave a scholarship to Matthew T. Scott Junior Acad- emy, Phelps, Kentucky, and voted to support the New American Shop in Chicago and to place a tablet in the Governor Duncan Memorial Home. Jacksonville, in memory of Mrs. Ellen Hardin Walworth, one of the three founders of the National society who was a native of Jacksonville. The Twenty-sixth Illinois State Conference was held in Chicago, March 21, 22 and 23, 1922, guests of the four Chicago Chapters — Chicago, Kaskaskia, General Henry Dearborn and DeWalt Mechlin. Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, State Regent. The guests of honor w^ere Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, Vice President General from Pennsylvania; Miss Jean Winslow Col- trane. Historian General ; Miss Lillian M. Vv'ilson, Reporter General to the Smithsonian Institution; Mrs. William N. Reynolds, National Chairman of International Relations; Miss Alice Louise McDuffee, State Regent of Michigan, and Mrs. Edwin Erie Sparks, State Regent of Pennsylvania. At this Conference the State dues were raised to fifty cents per capita. A gift of five hundred dollars was made to Blackburn College and the same em.ount to Tamassee. Mrs. Vinton E. Sisson, of Chicago, was elected State Vice Regent. The Twenty-seventh Illinois State Conference was held in Streator, March 20, 21 and 22, 1923, guests of the Streator Chapter; Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, State Regent. The guests of honor were Mrs. G. Wallace Han- ger, Organizing Secretary General ; Mrs. William Magee Wilson, State Regent of Ohio; Miss Katherine Arnold Nettleton, Vice Regent of Con- necticut. The By-Laws were changed so that at the Annual Conference held in odd calendar years, there shall be elected a Regent, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Historian and Chaplain who shall serve for a period of two years or until their successors are elected and qualified ; and at the Annual Conference in 1923 there shall be elected a Vice Regent, Corre- sponding Secretary, Registrar and Librarian to serve for one year or until their successors are elected and qualified, and at each Annual Conference thereafter these officers shall be elected to serve for two years or until their successors are elected and qualified. A gift of five hundred dollars was made to Blackburn College and the same amount was given to Tamas- see. The new officers elected were Mrs. Charles Herrick, of Chicago, State Regent ; Mrs. James S. King, of Springfield, State Vice Regent ; Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, State Recording Secretary ; Mrs. William J. Sweeney, State Corresponding Secretary ; Mrs. Thomas 0. Perry, State Historian, and Mrs. P. T. Chapman, State Librarian. The Twenty-eighth Conference convened in East St. Louis, March 25, 26 and 27, 1924. With the work of the National Society expanding year after year it was necessary to give an extra day for the Conference and since 1922 three days have been necessary for the business sessions. The 24 Illinois State History Cahokia Mounds Chapter, hostess, and Mrs. Charles E. Herrick, State Regent, presiding. The guests of honor were Mrs. John Trigg Moss, of St. Louis, Mo., Vice Presiding General; Mrs. Kitt, State Regent of Missouri, and Mrs. Seydell, State Regent of Michigan. An impressive memorial was held in memory of Mrs. Scott, Honorary President General ; Mrs. Lawrence, Honorary State Regent; Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Wodetzki, Real Daughters, and eighty-seven members. A motion to endow a perpetual scholarship costing 82,250.00 in Matthew T. Scott Jr. Academy in Kentucky, in mem- ory of Mrs. Scott was carried. A motion was made and carried that the money given by Illinois to Tamassee be used for a library, Mrs, Hanley was unanimously endorsed for Vice President General. The only change in officers was the election of Mrs. Pfeffers as Consulting Registrar. The Twenty-ninth State Conference met in Joliet the guest of the Louis Joliet Chapter, March 24, 25 and 26, 1925; the State Regent, Mrs. Herrick, presiding. Mrs. Austin C. Brant, of Ohio, National Chairman of the Caroline Scott Harrison fund was a guest of honor. New officers elected were Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, of Sterling, State Regent; Mrs. Eli Dixson, of Roseville, State Recording Secretary ; Mrs, M, W, Thompson, Danville, State Treasurer, and Mrs. Frank H. Keith, Joliet, State Chaplain. Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles was unanimously elected Honorary State Regent for life. The Thirtieth State Conference was held in Peoria with Peoria Chap- ter as hostess, 24-26th of March, 1926 ; the State Regent, Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, presiding. The guests of honor were Honorary President Gen- eral, Mrs. Guernsey, of Kansas; President General, Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook ; Vice President General, Mrs. John H, Hanley ; Ex-Vice President Generals, Mrs. Wm. Reynolds, of North Carolina; Mrs. Frank W. Bahnsen, of Illinois, and Mrs. Moss, of Missouri ; Ex-Historian General, Miss Jean Coltrane, of North Carolina; Treasurer General, Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, of Connecticut ; Ex-Chaplain General, Mrs. Goode, of Alabama, and Ex- State Regents, Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck and Mrs. Charles E. Herrick. The officers elected were Mrs. J. W. Riggs, of Bloomington, Vice Regent ; Dr. Annie L. Zorger, of Champaign, Corresponding Secretary ; Mrs. George Spangler, of Peoria, Consulting Registrar, and Mrs. Henry W. English, of Jacksonville, Librarian. A beautiful banner in the D. A. R. colors was presented to the State by the Peoria Chapter. Memorial Resolutions for Ex-State Regent Mrs. Hickox, of Springfield, were passed. It was voted to purchase a box in "Constitution Hall" at Washington, D. C, price paid, $1,500.00. The Thirty-first State Conference was held in Rock Island with Fort Armstrong as hostess, 23-25th of March, 1927 ; Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, State Regent, presiding. The guests of honor were Mrs. Alfred J. Bros- seau, President General ; Mrs. Russel William Magna, Vice President Gen- eral from Massachusetts and National Constitution Hall Chairman; Mrs, John H, Hanley, Vice President General from Illinois and Ex-State Regent, Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, and Ex-State Regent, Mrs. Charles E. Herrick. The officers elected were Mrs. J. W. Sweeney, of Rock Island, Regent ; Mrs. James H, White, of Geneseo, Recording Secretary; Mrs, William L. Patti- son, of Chicago, Treasurer; Mrs, William T, Scott, of Chrisman, Historian, and Mrs. Frank Keith, of Joliet, Chaplain. A silk Illinois Flag was voted as a gift to the Valley Forge Memorial in memory of Mrs. George A. Law- rence. Donations were given to Park and Blackburn Colleges, and to the Student Loan Fund. Three chairs in Constitution Hall were purchased in memory of Mrs, Samuel H. Kerfoot, and Mrs. George A. Lawrence, deceased Honorary State Regents, and Mrs. Charles H. Deere, deceased Honorary Vice Presi- Daughters of the American Revolution 25 dent General. Six hundred and twenty-five dollars was given to complete a sustaining scholarship of 82,670.00 at Schauffler Training School, in memory of Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber. Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, of Peoria, was endorsed for Vice President General from Illinois, the election to take place at the 1928 Congress, The marking of the Lincoln Circuit was declared completed and the committee discharged. Bloomington was selected for the Thirty-second State Conference. The guests of honor were Vice President General, Mrs. John H. Hanley ; Ex-Vice President General, Mrs. Frank W. Bahnsen, Ex-State Regents, Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, Mrs. Charles E. Herrick, and Mrs. Frank J, Bowman. The new officers elected were Mrs. Samuel D. McKenny, Alton ; Vice Regent ; Mrs. Louis L Hutchins, Monmouth, Corresponding Secretary ; Mrs. Melville C. Chatten, Winnetka, State Consulting Registrar, and Mrs. Fred Ball, of Clinton, State Librarian. The outstanding event of the year was the National Defense meeting on November 16, 1928, in Chicago. Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, President General, was present and gave a most inspiring address, emphasizing the need of adequate preparedness. Illinois has given to Constitution Hall in cash and bonds, 899,000.00 and during the past year more than 824,000.00 of the amount was raised. Illinois members and Chapters have purchased 329 Auditorium chairs. At the Conference six Platform chairs were purchased, honoring the three Presidents General from Illinois: Mrs. Brosseau, Mrs. Scott, and Mrs. Stevenson; Mrs. John Hanley, Ex- Vice President General; Mrs. Butter- worth, Honorary Vice President General, and Mrs. Ellen Hardin Walworth, one of the founders of the National Society, who was born in Illinois. The State has three Potential Donors. To honor the coming to Bloomington of the Conference, the Scottish Rite Players, in their own temple gave a special presentation of the Pas- sion Play for the Daughters of the American Revolution. Vigorous work has been done by the splendid and capable State Chair- men along all lines. Their united efforts each year bringing to completion the State requirements. Illinois has been as loyal in requested work, as in the mandatory work, never forgetting we are first members of the National Society and later of the State Society. Illinois has a membership of 9,943 and in the state are 103 chapters. In retrospection we realize that it is the first movement, the very beginning and the growth from that, that is interesting. The years pass on, many of the beloved faces that were a joy at the ii^fionference times, are but a memory today. But they flung out the torch which was grasped by those who followed. There is never a sacrifice but somewhere an atonement and from service comes achievement. So the work goes on, increasing year after year, we dare not try to foretell the future of this great organization, but may we in Illinois hold high the torch for God, Home and dountry. Rose Moss Scott. 26 Illinois State History MRS. WILLIAM JACKSON SWEENEY State Regent 1927- Daughters of the American Revolution 27 Bessie Calista Cleaveland Sweeney (Mrs. William Jackson Sweeney). was accepted as a member of the Fort Armstrong Chapter N. S. D. A. R., March 4, 1904, National number, 46643. Ancestor, Joseph Hatch (4) Conn. Supplemental lines: Asa Robinson, Sr., Asa Robinson, Jr., Conn.; Moses Pratt, Asa Pratt, Caleb Stanford, Vt. Member of the Societies of the May- flower, John Alden, Daughters of the Colonists, Daughters of Colonial Wars. Having paternal and maternal ancestors of Revolutionary, Colonial, and Mayflower days may account for the ideal, patriotic spirit that early found expression in the activities of her Chapter, and later in her State, and in the National societies. She served her chapter on many commit- tees ; as Corresponding Secretary, Registrar, and Regent, 1918-1920. She began State work as chairman of the committee for Real Daugh- ters, She inaugurated the custom of Chapters and members sending at Christmas to each Illinois Real Daughter a gift of money and greeting cards. Then she was elected State Corresponding Secretary, 1923-1926. At the Thirty-first State Conference in Rock Island, without opposition, she became State Regent for Illinois. Under her leadership six new Chapters were organized. Nine hundred and eighty new members were added in Illinois, including one Real Daugh- ter. Illinois leads all the states in its contributions to Constitution Hall. Interest and co-operation has so prevailed that all National Committee work has been given generous money support and the finest service. Earnest, active, intensive support has been given by all chapters and members to the N. S. D. A. R. policy for National Defense. At the Na- tional Defense meeting in Chicago, Mrs. Brosseau, President General, was the honored guest and speaker. Attendance of so many of the State offi- cers and State Chairmen of Committees at each of the ten State Division meetings held each year during her administration, has greatly tended to expand interest in all national and state work. Each one of these meetings has been a small State Conference. A very outstanding work is the publi- cation of a State History of Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution. As, State Regent she has twice presented the medal in the historical essay contests sponsored annually by the State D. A. R. Society and the State Historical Society. She arranged the program, and participated in the unveiling of the Memorial Monument to "The Pioneer Mother" at Vandalia, marking the Illinois Old Trails Road by the N. S. D. A. R. She attended as delegate from Illinois two of the Women's Patriotic Confer- ences held in Washington, D. C. At the Annual 1928 Congress N. S. D, A. R. she nominated the Illinois candidate for the oflflce of Vice President General. In addition to her patriotic work, Mrs. Sweeney is a charter member of the Woman's Club of Rock Island, and served as the President, 1917- 1918. For two years she was District President of the Illinois State Fed- eration of Women's Clubs, a member of the State Board of Management for two years, and twice chairman of Program Committee for the Annual State meeting. As a young woman she began her service for the public welfare by work on the Board of Directors, then as Chairman of House Committee, Vice President and President, 1922-1927, of Bethany Protective Associa- tion for Dependent Children, Rock Island County. She resigned the Presidency as the work of State Regent required her full time service. 28 Illinois State History MRS. ROBERT HALL WILES State Regent 1901-1902 Daughters of the American Revolution 29 Mrs. Alice Bradford Wiles was born in Boston, Mass. ; graduated from Cornell University in 1875 ; married Robert Hall Wiles, also a graduate of Cornell University, in 1876, a lawyer of Freeport, Illinois. Lived in Free- port until 1921, thereafter in Chicago. Mrs. Wiles became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution in January, 1893, a descendant of John Bradford, of Boston, who was Continental Agent for New England of the Continental Congress. Mrs. Wiles wrote the first by-laws for the State Conference, having been appointed Chairman of a committee by the State Regent, Mrs. Tal- cott, to prepare by-laws, she was at that time Regent of the Chicago Chapter, 1899-1901. During the State Conference at Joliet in 1925, Mrs. Wiles was un- animously elected Honorary State Regent of Illinois for life. The honor is bestowed for distinct and outstanding service. She is also Honorary Regent of the Chicago Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion. Has been National President of the National Society "Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America," and of the National Society of United States Daughters of 1812, and is "Honorary President for Life" of both societies, also Honorary State President of U. S. Daughters of 1812 of Illinois. Among other activities, Mrs. Wiles was First Vice President of the Illinois Woman's World Fair Board, to which board the state legisla- ture gave 88,000.00 to represent the work of Illinois women at the Fair. Appointed by Governor Fifer, Chairman of a Commission authorized by the State Legislature to place a bronze tablet in the State House at Springfield in memory of Illinois Soldiers in the War of 1812; Emissary of the State of Illinois to return to the City of New Orleans in 1915 a flag captured in 1865 by Illinois Cavalry from Louisiana Cavalry, the return being in commemoration of fifty years of peace. While a resident of Freeport, Mrs. Wiles was the founder and first president of the Freeport Woman's Club. She is a member of the May- flower Society ; the Colonial Dames ; Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America; United States Daughters of 1812; Descendants of Colonial Gov- ernors; Daughters of Runnymede; Chicago Woman's Club; Cornell Woman's Club of Chicago. 30 Illinois State History MRS. LETITIA GREEN STEVENSON President General Daughters of the American Revolution 31 Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter has the distinction of being the only- chapter in the organization, National Society, Daughters of the American Ilevolution, to give two Presidents General, Letitia Green Stevenson (Mrs. Adlai E.) and her sister, Julia Green Scott (Mrs. Matthew T.). Our state and chapter have been doubly honored in having given these two women to fill the highest office in the national organization. "We point to them both with loving pride, not alone for the fact of the high positions which they held, but because they combined all the beautiful qualities of mind and heart that made them the highest type of American womanhood." In the little town of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Letitia Green Stevenson was born, January, 1843. Behind her as she lay cradled there were genera- tion after generation on both sides of the family of sturdy, loyal, educated, cultivated and progressive ancestors and the potentialities of her future career were very great to her at the very dawn of life. Her father, Rev. Lewis W. Green, was a man of distinguished literary abilities, at that time president of the Theological Seminary then and now at Allegheny, and who traced his ancestry to Robert Green, a Burgess from Orange County, Virginia, and who was a Captain of the Orange County Militia. Her mother. Mary Peasley Fry, was the granddaughter of Joshua and Peachy Walker Fry. Joshua Fry was born about 1760 and served as a lad in the Revolutionary War, and after its close moved to Kentucky and en- gaged in teaching his own and his neighbors' children. Dr. Thomas Wal- ker, her maternal grandfather, occupied many positions of honor in the earlier Colonial history; was the associate of Washington and Jefferson, member of the committee of Safety, member of the Constitutional Conven- tion of 1789. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Fry, her maternal grandmother, was the daugh- ter of James Speed, who was born in 1739, became a Captain in the Army of the Revolution, and was wounded at the battle of Guilford Court House. He removed to Kentucky, became one of the Judges of that state, and a member of the Conventions of 1783, 1785 and 1787. Her father. Dr. Green, moved to Danville, Kentucky, to assume the presidency of Center College, and her years from early girlhood to young womanhood were passed within the molding influence of that institution. After the death of her father at Danville, Kentucky, she went to Chenoa, Illinois, to make her home with her sister, Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. And to Illinois had come the student from Center College, whom she had known in Kentucky, now a rising young lawyer at Metamora, the county seat of Woodford County and in 1866, Letitia Green became the wife of Adlai E. Stevenson, and established her home in an Illinois village. She was a consistent Christian woman, a member of the Presbyterian Church, which she served faithfully. Mrs. Stevenson was elected President General of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1893 and her four-year term of service has been fitly called the "formative period." Her third term began in 1896 and was followed by a fourth term end- ing in 1898. The title of Honorary President General was conferred upon her in 1898, and from that time until her death she lived and served in honor and with honor. Her death occurred December 25, 1913. 32 Illinois State History MRS. MATTHEW T. SCOTT President General Daughters of the American Revolution 33 Julia Green was born in Danville, Kentucky, February 14, 1840. Her father was Rev. Lewis Green. On the paternal side of her distinguished ancestry, Mrs. Scott was a lineal descendant of Augustine Washington, the grandfather of George Washington, her grandfather, Willis Green, being a grandson of Mildred Washington. Her father, Dr. Green, was a man of distinguished literary ability. While Rev. Green was president of Center College, at Danville, Kentucky, Julia Green became acquainted with Matthew T. Scott, also a student of Center College, whom she married in 1859. Soon afterwards Mr. Scott brought his bride to Chenoa, Illinois. After ten years they moved to Springfield, Illinois, and two years later in 1872 established themselves in their permanent home in Bloomington. Here many happy years were spent with the two daughters, Letitia and Julia, afterwards Mrs. Charles S. Bromwell and Mrs. Carl Vrooman. Mrs. Scott was a charter member of the Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter, which was organized in 1894, when Mrs. Stevenson was Presi- dent General, She had never held office in the society of the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, but recognizing her ability, and building better than they knew, the Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter in 1901 asked her to become a candidate for Vice President General from Illinois. In Washington, Mrs. Scott was elected by a large majority, and served two terms. Mrs. Fair- banks, then President General, recognized Mrs. Scott's ability and ap- pointed her on many important committees, among them and one of the outstanding committees was the one for Memorial Continental Hall. After her term of office as Vice President General expired, she was made State Chairman of the Fort Massac Park Commission, and later at the unveiling of the shaft to George Roger Clark, she presided and her address was well received. For the first time in the history of the organization a President of the United States opened the Congress. Mrs. Scott, in introducing Presi- dent Taft, said, "The Greatest Ruler of the Greatest Nation, honors us with his presence today." When the World War was a reality, Mrs. Scott was National Chair- man of War Relief committee. As a result over 8182,000.00 was sent to more than four thousand orphans, and 850,000.00 given to restore the Vil- lage of Tilloloy. The French Government bestowed upon Mrs. Scott the medal of "The French Gratitude of the First Class." After the war, Mrs. Scott, worn in body, but strong in spirit, returned to her old home to rest in truth after her labors. Her last public appear- ance was at the dedication of the McLean County Marker on the Lincoln Circuit at Bloomington, June 14, 1922. She quietly slipped away, April 29, 1923. A beautiful tribute to these two sisters at the thirty-second Illinois State Conference held in Bloomington, IMarch 28, 29 and 30, 1928, was the pilgrimage to the cemetery, conducted by Mrs. J. R. Rigg, the Regent, joined by State and National Officers to place a wreath on the grave of each. 34 Illinois State History MRS. HENRY M. SHEPARD State Regent 1898-1899 Daughters of the American Revolution 35 Mrs. Henry M. Shepherd was present when the first chapter in the United States of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized, the Chicago Chapter. She is a Charter Member of the National Society, joining in 1891, through the Chicago Chapter. Her National number, 357. She was Regent of the Chicago Chapter, 1892-1893. In 1894 Mrs. Shepherd was elected Vice President General from Illi- nois, 1894-1896. She has the distinction of being the only Illinois woman who was First Vice President General and later State Regent of Illinois. She was State Regent. 1898-1899. Mrs. Shepherd was Chairman of the Building Committee of Memorial Continental Hall for five years and made a wonderful record in work accomplished during that time. She is a woman of great executive ability, and has the rare gift of presenting a cause in a most charming manner. By her persuasive and eloquent appeals and concerted action the scope of the work for Continental Hall extended into almost every state during the five years she was National Chairman. In after years Mrs. Shepherd was one of the organizing members of Kaskaskia Chapter of Chicago and still retains her membership in this chapter. The Kaskaskia has taken a chair in Constitution Hall in honor of Mrs. Shepherd. She was born in Geneva, New York, but came to Chicago after mar- riage w^here much of her life was spent. After so many years she has returned to the city that knew her in girlhood and at this time is living in Geneva, New York. 36 Illinois State History MRS. CHARLES H. DEBRE State Regent 1902-1905 Daughters of the American Revolution 37 Mrs. Mary Little Deere was born in Newbury, Vermont, August 9, 1841, the daughter of Gideon L. Dickinson and Judith Atkinson Dickinson. With them, she came to Chicago where her girlhood was passed. On September 16, 1862, was married to Charles H. Deere. Their home was immediately founded in Moline, Illinois, and there the two daughters, Anna and Katherine, grew to womanhood. Mrs. Deere organized the Moline chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution in 1894, and after the passing of a few years the work ac- com.plished in her home town brought its reward and Mrs. Deere was called to a larger field and elected State Regent of Illinois in 1902. At this time there were thirty chapters in the state and Mrs. Deere visited each chapter during her term of office. Remembering her own difficulty in learning the names of chapters and their officers, prepared a book con- taining the names of every chapter, Regent and Secretary in the State which she presented to her successor, Mrs. Fessenden. When the states were selecting their rooms in Memorial Continental Hall, it was through the prompt action of the State Regent, Mrs. Deere, and Illinois women, that the beautiful corner room was selected for Illi- nois. Some of the most beautiful adornments of this room were the gifts of Mrs. Deere through the Moline Chapter. In 1905 she was elected Vice President General and at the Continental Congress of 1912 elected Honorary Vice President General for life. A well deserved honor to one who had given so many active years of service. On June 19, following the passing of jMrs. Deere, a memorial service was held in her own home church, conducted by the Moline Chapter, as- sisted by members of the Daughters of the American Revolution of the National and State Societies. 38 Illinois State History MRS. LAVERNE NOYES Vice President General 1910-1912 Daughters of the American Revolution 39 Mrs. Ida E. S. Noyes, a member of the Chicago Chapter, Daughters of the American Revohition, was twice honored with the office of Vice Presi- dent General by the National Society, 1910-1912. Mrs. Noyes spent her girlhood days in Iowa; her father was a doctor in the village where the family lived; later she attended Iowa State Col- lege, where her future husband, Mr. Noyes, was also a student. Here she learned to think and act with clearness and accuracy ; to these two attributes was due much of the power she possessed for leader- ship. During her college days she was a good presiding officer and a fluent speaker, talented in reading and speaking. Literature was her chosen field, books she knew well, but her love of pictures and paintings led her to definite study of that form of art, and for several years she was a student in the Art Institute of Chicago and of the Julian School in Paris. She was the author of a book of poems — "Occasional Verse." She was original in her tastes, beauty alone determined her choice. Her association in later years with the Daughters of the American Revolution gave her a wider sphere for her talents. Mrs. Noyes passed from earth during the month of December, 1912. Her cheery nature and constant smile were hers until the golden cord was severed. 40 Illinois State History MRS. JOHN C. AMES State Regent 1909-1911 Daughters op the American Revolution 41 Mrs. John C. Ames is the daughter of John N. and EHzabeth Hunter Ross, who came from Indiana County, Pennsylvania, and settled in Marshall County, Illinois, in 1858. Mrs. Ames came of Revolutionary stock on both sides of her family. Her only brother enlisted and died in the Civil War. Of the three children born to Mr, and Mrs. Ames, only one survives, Major Carlos Ames, of Chicago, who was a soldier with the rank of Sergeant in the Spanish- American War, and during the World War served as Major. Mrs. Ames' grandfather, James Ross, of Cumberland County, Penn- sylvania, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and was at the battles of the Brandy wine and Germantown Courthouse. He was called into serv- ice three times, and in 1781 was Lieutenant of Cumberland County Militia Rangers of the frontier. Mrs. Ames united with the Baptist Church when she was twelve years old and has been an active member ever since. She was very young when she commenced to teach, and at the time of her marriage to Mr. John C. Ames, March 2, 1875, was a teacher in the Lacon Public Schools. Mr. Ames died March 21, 1922, and since then Mrs. Ames has made her home in Streator. She ia a charter member of the Callere Club, the oldest literary club in Streator, and also a charter member of the In-As-Much Circle of King's Daughters, the first circle to be organized in Streator. She has been an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution for many years. She joined the Chicago Chapter in 1901, and held several important offices during her membership in that Chapter. She has served the Streator Chapter as Regent, and is now Honorary Regent and Chaplain. She has been State Regent, and was elected Vice President General for the unexpired term of Mrs. LaVerne Noyes. Since then she has de- clined to be a candidate for any office. She has represented our Chapter at the National Congress many times, and made the nominating speech for Mrs. Guernsey. She is a char- ter member of the Vice Presidents' National Officers' Club, and was one of its first Vice Presidents. Mrs. Ames makes her winter home at Lake Wales, Florida. 42 Illinois State History MRS. WILLIAM LUTTERWORTH Vice President General 1916-1919 Daughters of the American Revolution 43 Vice President General from Illinois, 1916 to 1919; Honorary Vice President General for life, ]923. Katherine Deere Butterworth was born in Moline, Illinois, on Novem- ber 13, 1868. Her mother, Mary Little Dickinson, was the founder, in 1894, and the first Regent of the Mary Little Deere Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, then called the Moline Chapter. Her father, Charles H. Deere, was the only son of John Deere, the inventor and manufacturer of the steel plow which has carried his name into every part of the world. Mrs. Butterworth grew to womanhood in Moline. She was educated at home and in the private school of Miss Annie Brown of New York. Reading and travel, also, have always had a part in training Mrs. Butter- worth's fine and discriminating mind. Katherine Deere was married on June 22, 1892, to William Butter- worth, son of Benjamin Butterworth, of Cincinnati, for many years Con- gressman from Ohio. Mr. Butterworth is a lawyer by profession, but after his marriage his home was made in Moline and he succeeded Charles Deere as president of the great Agricultural Implement Works of Deere and Company. This position he retained until December, 1928, when the many duties of his office as President of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States caused him to retire from it. No children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Butterworth, but two orphaned nephews of Mrs. Butterworth, Charles Deere Wiman, of Moline, and Dwight Deere Wiman, of New York, have been as sons to them. In 1902, when Mrs. Deere was elected State Regent of the Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution, her daughter, Mrs. Butterworth, became Regent of the Mary Little Deere Chapter, which office she held until she was elected Vice President General from Illinois in 1916. In 1919 she was again elected Chapter Regent and served until 1923 when she was made, by the National Societv, Honorary Vice President General for Life. Mrs. Butterworth has always been a generous supporter of the D. A. R. and the enterprises for which it stands. The last funds raised to com- plete the payments on Continental Hall were given by her in memory of her mother in 1917. Mrs. Butterworth is a woman of noble character. She is an able administrator, a wise adviser, a true friend and a devoted relative. Her benefactors are many and widespread — from the least to the greatest, from the individual to the group, there are thousands who "rise to call her blessed." 44 Illinois State History MRS. PRANK W. BAHNSEN State Regent 1916-1918 Daughters of the American Revolution 45 Anne Montgomery Bahnsen was born on the Montgomery Homestead, sixteen miles southwest of Rock Island in Edgington Township. She is the daughter of Robert Simington Montgomery, born in Danville, Penn- sylvania, March 30, 1836, and his wife, Jane Titterington, born in Edging- ton Township, Rock Island County, April 3, 1846, and was educated in the Prairie Union District School; graduated from the Rock Island High School, at Normal, Illinois, one year and the University of Illinois one year. On October 6, 1897, she was married to Frank William Bahnsen, of Rock Island. Have three children, Margaret, Robert Montgomery and Louise Montgomery. On April 26, 1898, Mrs. Bahnsen was admitted to the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution through Fort Armstrong Chapter by right of lineal descent from General William Montgomery and Margaret Ncvin, his wife, of Danville, Pennsylvania. Her grandmother, Margaret Simington Montgomery, was a Real Daughter of the American Revolution through her father, Robert Siming- ton, a Revolutionary soldier. She served three years as Secretary of Fort Armstrong Chapter, three years as Vice Regent, and one term as Regent. Served two years as State Vice Regent, two years as State Regent and three years as Vice President General. While State Regent of Illinois the State Conference presented a perfectly equipped ambulance to the War Department. Mrs. Bahnsen served as State Regent of Illinois from 1916-1918 There were 54 chapters in the state when she went into office and 59 when she retired. The chapter membership was about 5,000. The chapters of the State gave a perfectly equipped ambulance to the War Department. This cost 82,514.39. More than 83,000 was raised for this purpose. Mrs. Charles G. Bird, of Oak Park, was chairman of the Ambulance Fund Com- mittee, The chapters did wonderful war work. The State Conference in 1918 voted 8600 from the treasury for a cottage at Tilloloy in honor of our Honorary President General, Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. The State dues were but twenty cents per capita so the working capital was small. She served one year as a member of the War Relief Service Commit- tee of the National Society of which Mrs. Matthew T. Scott was chairman. At present she is chairman of the Constitution Hall Committee, of Fort Armstrong Chapter and State Chairman of the Revisions Committee. Mrs. Bahnsen is a member of the Colonial Dames, United States Daughters of 1812, Dames of the Loyal Legion, Pi Beta Phi Sorority, and the King's Daughters. 46 Illinois State History MRS. WILLIARD T. BLOCK Vice President General 1922-1925 Daughters of the American Revolution 47 (Mrs. Willard T.) Anna Scott Block was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of William P. and Mary Piper Scott. She had a most distinguished ancestry in many ways, going back in several authenticated lines to the barons of Runnymede and was a member of that organization, as well as other patriotic organizations, among which was the Illinois Daughters of 1812. Anna Scott was m.arried to Willard T. Block in November of 1870. She had no children. Mrs. Block was No. 337 in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and one of its most distinguished and useful members, as she was of the Chicago Chapter. Mrs. Block was one of the most active workers in building and financ- ing Memorial Continental Hall. She was National Chairman of the Liqui- dation and Endowment Fund and was the designer and maker of the beautiful "Block Certificates" by which many thousands of dollars were raised for the fund. Mrs. Block realized that the organization had suddenly outgrown Me- morial Continental Hall and was active in investigating the possibility of enlarging it. After it was shown that any enlargement would spoil the beautiful symmetry of its architecture, she was active in the interest of a new building. Mrs. Block was elected Vice President General from Illinois for the term 1922-1925 and had high hopes of never missing a National Board meeting. Alas for human hopes, after a lingering illness of paralysis she passed away September 9, 1924. Always devoted to the Chicago Chapter, she left 81,000.00 to its Me- morial and Endowment Fund, which money was invested by the Chapter in the first bond issued for the building of "Constitution Hall" in Wash- ington, D. C. ; and the second contribution to Constitution Hall was made in Mrs. Block's honor, 81,000.00, a gift from the State of Illinois. 48 Illinois State History MRS. JOHN H. HANLEY State Regent 1918-1920 Daughters of the American Revolution 49 Mrs. John H. Hanley, daughter of Jesse Walton Bond and Ann Caro- line Harrah, comes from a long line of Illinois ancestors, some of them coming to the State before 1800. She joined the society, Daughters of the American Revolution in 1896, and is a member through the services of six Revolutionary soldiers. During all these years since, she has been a devoted member, serving her chapter in many capacities, and serving her state as Recording Secre- tary, Vice Regent and Regent, holding the latter office during our Centen- nial year and the last year of the World War. She was unanimously elected a state officer for seven terms, and in 1925 was elected a Vice President General of the National Society; receiving next to the highest vote of the seven candidates. Mrs. Hanley is a director of the Board of Governors of the National Officers Club. The Puritan and Cavalier Chapter gave a chair in her honor to Con- stitution Hall, and the Illinois State Conference of 1928 gave a platform chair in her honor. In 1926 she was elected to the General Assembly of Illinois and re- elected in 1928. She introduced a bill which was passed, for the purchase of the home of Pierre Menard, the first Lieutenant Governor of the State. Mrs. Hanley has been a constant attendant at Continental Congress and attended more State Conferences than any member in the State. 50 Illinois State History MRS. H. EUGENE CITCIMU'CK State Regent 1920-1923 Daughters of the American Revolution 51 Mrs, H. Eugene Chubbuck (Georgia Vernon Sleeper), born at Whites- boro. New York, June 10, 1865, daughter of Hannibal Thomas Sleeper and Almina Whitney (Sleeper), Descendant of Thomas Sleeper, Colonial an- cestor, who settled at Hampton, in the Colony of Massachusetts, now New Hampshire, before 1640. She received her early education in private schools in Whitesboro, New York, She later attended Whitestown Seminary and the Young Ladies' Seminary (Mrs. Piatt's Seminary) of Utica, New York. May 27, 1885, Georgia Vernon Sleeper was united in marriage to H. Eugene Chubbuck, of Utica, New York. H. Eugene and Georgia Chubbuck had three children, Arinaldo, Julia and Helen. Mrs. Chubbuck became a member of Peoria Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, in June, 1911, her national number being 87,366, She was Regent of Peoria Chapter from 1915 to 1918, and from 1923 to 1924, She served as State Vice Regent of Illinois for two years, 1918-1920. During her three j^ears of office as State Regent of Illinois, from 1920 to 1923, Mrs, Chubbuck was responsible for a number of things which have added greatly to the splendid record made by Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. H. E. Chubbuck's regency, 1920 to 1923: Appropriation each year from State Legislature secured to finance Prize Essay Contests in the public schools, dealing with early historical subjects and especially designed to promote original research. Influence brought to bear on members of State Legislature, which resulted in purchase of Cahokia Mounds by the State of Illinois and their maintenance as a State Park. These Mounds are of undoubted pre-historic origin, and this effort of Illinois Daughters saved them from destruction to make way for industrial enterprises. A valuable Directory was compiled, giving a description of the location of and present ownership of (1) Historic Art Objects; (2) Historic Manu- scripts; (3) Published Histories; (4) Records of Colonial, Revolutionary and Pioneer Periods, including letters, etc.; (5) Revolutionary and Pioneer Graves. A copy of this Directory was sent to the Historian General and one was kei:rt for State files. State Regent was chairman of the canteen for soldiers passing through Peoria during the World War. Mrs. Chubbuck has served on several State and National committees. She is now National Chairman of the Committee on the Preservation of Historic Spots, which office she has held since June, 1926. The work of that committee is threefold : the locating, preserving, and marking of historic spots; the conducting of the "Most Historic Spot Con- test," and the publishing of a "National Guide to Historic Spots." In April, 1928. Mrs, Chubbuck was elected to the office of Vice Presi- dent General from Illinois, to serve for a period of three years, Mrs. Chubbuck has further shown her patriotic interest by her mem- bership in the following societies : Daughters of the Founders and Patriots of America ; National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists ; Na- tional Society, United States Daughters of 1812 ; The National Women's Committee of the George Washington-Sulgrave Institution; National So- ciety, Daughters of the Barons of Runnymede; Society of Daughters of Colonial Wars. 52 Illinois State History MRS. SAMUEL, W. EARLE Recording Secretary General 192G- Daughters of the American Revolution 53 Recording Secretary General, National Society D. A. R., 1926-27-28. Mrs. Earle's National number is 20251. She served the Chicago Chapter as a member for many years ; as Director and Chairman of Print- ing; as Corresponding Secretary, and First Vice Regent; for two years as Chairman of Patriotic Education Committee; was Illinois State Chairman and Founder of the Philippine Scholarship Fund Committee, and went over the top for Illinois ; four years as National Vice Chairman of the Philippine Scholarship Fund Committee. During the World War, Mrs. Earle prepared herself as an instructor and received the official diploma of the Red Cross. She went into Auxiliary No. 1 of Chicago Chapter and taught evening classes for months at the D. A. R. Red Cross room. She served as Regent of the Chicago Chapter D. A. R., 1924-26. Her two-year term as Regent was characterized by very business-like and efficient leadership. Her "platform" during 1924-26 was: "Live by the Golden Rule." "Stand by the law." "Sympathy with the American Indian Cause." "Study the Constitution of the United States." "Endorse and protect military training in public schools." Mrs. Earle was very insistent on all calls from the National Society being obeyed. The Chapter gave liberally to all patriotic work ; to moun- tain schools ; International College and Ellis Island. One hundred dollars, the first large check from any one, to Wakefield. Five hundred to Ken- more ; or about fifteen hundred dollars in one year. Many other civic and patriotic causes were helped : one hundred dollars given the Chicago Art Institute for its new building. The Chapter membership had a gain of about fifty. The fund for building Constitution Hall was begun in her first year, with our per capita about 811,000.00; she raised over 88,000.00 the first year and finished, about 811,000.00, the second year, leaving the next Regent to pile up a goodly excess to our credit. Bronze medals were presented at U. S. Naval Station, Great Lakes, Illinois, to three recruits who attained the highest efficiency during the year. Heretofore only two medals had been given by the Chicago Chapter but the School of Aviation, U. S. Navy, had been added and Mrs. Earle presented the third medal for the last time, as the U. S. Navy moved the School of Aviation to the Pacific Coast. Mrs. Earle was Illinois State President of U. S. Daughters of 1812 for four years. 54 Illinois State History MRS. JAMES H. STANSFII':i.D Past National Registrar Daughters of the American Revolution 55 Inez Snyder Stansfield, daughter of George Snyder and Eleanor S. Bensley, was born at Owego, Tioga County, New York, September 12, 1873. She married Maj. James Howard Stansfield on March 13, 1901. He was Captain of Co. F, 2nd Regt., Illinois Volunteers during the Spanish-Ameri- can War. Was Judge Advocate of the Panama Canal Department, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army, at the time of his death on January 22, 1928. Mrs. Stansfield first joined the Tuscarara Chapter, D. A. R., of Bmg- hampton. New York. Was several years an associate member of the Chicago Chapter, later transferring active membership to the George Rogers Clark Chapter of Oak Park, Illinois. ^ She served the chapter two years as its Recording Secretary, four years as Registrar and one year as Historian. The Revolutionary soldiers from whom she is descended are: Captain Peter Snyder, Captain Jacob Snyder, Lieutenant David Bensley, Lieu- tenant Nicholas, Privates John Nashuld. Nicholas Starin, George Rickard, Jr., Ludwig Rickard, Conrad Rickart, Johan Jacob Heens, Johannis Van der Werken, William Bensley (a minute man), Solomon Bunnell, Isaac Bunnel, William Rushton, James Barcalow, Barrant Vrooman, Zachariah Ross. Two women patriots, Engeltie Vrooman and Elizabeth Mann Snyder, wife of Capt. Peter Snyder. Mrs. Stansfield was honored by New Jersey, in having a chapter named for her ancestress, Elizabeth Snyder. While living in Illinois, Mrs. Stansfield became a charter member of the United States Daughters of 1812. Served ten years on the State Board two years as its President; was made Honorary State President. She served eight vears as National Registrar of the National Society, United States Daugh- ters of 1812. She helped organize Woman's Auxiliary to the 2nd Regiment, Illinois, known as "The White Star." Served eight years as its Vice President and two years as its President. This auxiliary had nearly 83,000 to help the Regiment and a fine ambulance and a hospital equipment, when the war came. At the same time, she was an organized member of the Flora G. Moulton, Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans. Served two years on the Board of the National Society as its Judge Advocate. She is a member of the Colonial Dames of America, The Daughters of American Colonists, the Order of the La Fayette, Chicago Colony of New England Women. She has served three years as Councillor on the National Board of The Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America. Three years as Registrar General of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. During which time nearly 40,000 new members were added to the National membership, with 3,000 new records of soldiers established. Served three years, (1926-29) as National Chairman of Genealogical Research for the D. A. R. Is also serving a three year term as a director on the National Board of the Descendants of the Magna Charta Barons. Has been made an honorary member of 15 chapters of the D. A. R. Has been further honored by the George Rogers Clark Chapter in giving a chair in her honor in the New Constitution Hall. The Fairfax County, Virginia, Chapter gave valuable books in her honor, to the library. Mrs. Idabelle Wilson, of Nashville, Tennessee, gave 8100.00 to the Hall in her honor. 56 Illinois State History MRS. S. H. KERFOOT state Regent 1893-1898 Daughters of the American Revolution 57 Mrs. Annie W. L, Kerfoot was born in Maryland in 1829, and was of Colonial ancestry. Her grandfather, Roger Nelson, being an aide de camp of George Washington, and serving with distinction throughout the Revo- lutionary War. She was married to Samuel H. Kerfoot in 1847, and a year later came with her husband to Chicago. She was prominent in the early social life of Chicago, having founded the Society of Colonial Dames in Illinois and was the first State Regent to preside over a State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was the first to be honored after her term of oflice, by being made Honorary State Regent of Illinois. She was an active member of the Chicago Historical Society and a member of St. James' Episcopal Church. It was in 1893 Mrs. Kerfoot was elected to the oflfice of State Regent of Illinois and by 1898 when the term of office expired the following chap- ters had been organized: North Shore, Mary Little Deere, Letitia Green Stevenson, Fort Dearborn, Rockford, Springfield, George Rogers Clark, Abraham Lincoln, Fort Armstrong, Stephen Decatur, Princeton, Illini, Rev. James Caldwell, Peoria, Streator, Dorothy Quincy, Shadrach Bond, Puritan and Cavalier, Mildred Warner Washington Hearts of Oak, Ke- wanee, Dixon and Elgin. The honor of Honorary Regent of Illinois has always been given for outstanding work, Mrs. Kerfoot had earned the honor bestowed in 1899. She was Honorary State Regent for nine years, when taken by death to the "land of the unreturning." In all the relations of life, as wife, mother and friend, she was the embodiment of all that is best in American womanhood, and the Illinois Daughters will ever cherish her memory. 58 Illinois State History MRS. WILLIAM A. TALCOTT State Regent 1899-1901 Daughters of the American Revolution 59 Mrs. Fanny C. (Jones) Talcott was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, November 2, 1840, and there spent her early life, coming to Rockford, Illinois, to attend Rockford Seminary, where she studied and was grad- uated in 1860. Later when the Seminary was made a college she took an honorary M. A. degree there. Fanny Jones married William A. Talcott, a resident of Rockford, September 25, 1862. Mr. Talcott was then assisting in the founding of one of the largest industries of the growing town, and quoting from words written by a friend at the time of Mrs. Talcott's death: "In a simple home began the happy life that radiated warmth there so many years. All com- munity interests appealed to them — the Church, the Sunday School, the Seminary, the social life of the neighborhood * * * gj^g ^^,^g j^gj,^ when the city was young ; her influence was felt in the beginning of things and she helped make the beginnings." Mrs. Talcott was a charter member of the Monday Club, which is the oldest Woman's Club in Rockford and the second oldest in the Country — only Sorosis antidating it. She worked in her church and Sunday School with the same en- thusiasm and interest she put in her social life, and in the church women's societies she brought a wideness of appreciation of the work to be ac- complished which stimulated others. She was vitally interested in all the club life of Rockford and was a charter member of Rockford Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolu- tion, organized October 23, 1894, and was among the first 7,000 members of the National Society. She served Rockford Chapter as Regent and was Honorary Regent at the time of her death, having held that office a number of years, and was State Regent of Illinois from 1899 to 1901. Her genero- sity always responded to call for help from those less favored ; in particular the mountain schools in the South, who are doing such constructive work among "our contemporary ancestors" she gladly aided, often through the local D. A. R. chapter. Mrs. Talcott was an honorary trustee of Rockford College and took Mr. Talcott's place as trustee after his death which oflfice she held until the close of her life. Her personal qualities, already enumierated made her pre-eminently successful in these positions and in many others. When the gift of land for the Rockford Woman's Club was made by Mrs. Ralph Emerson's daughters and grandchildren, Mrs. Talcott shared with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grace Forbes-Talcott and her niece, Mrs. Harriet Emerson Hinchliff. in specifying that their gifts of money or land to the Woman's Club should be reciprocated by giving to the Rockford Chapter D. A. R., a home within the Memorial Building to be erected there- on, and for this thoughtful kindness the Rockford Chapter is forever grateful. Mr. and Mrs. Talcott lost four children in their early years, and a son in his young manhood at the close of the Spanish-American war; his illness resulting from exposure in Cuba, where he went at the call of his country. In 1899 Mr. and Mrs. Talcott were on an oriental tour and in Jeru- salem Mr. Talcott fell ill and passed away in that renowned city. With all the sorrows and burdens which came upon Mrs. Talcott, she yet radidated sympathetic understanding so that both old and young, rich or poor, sad or happy people found in her an inspiration and comfort. The memory of her ability, her graciousness, her charm lingers with us. 60 Illinois State History Mllii. BEN JAM IX A. FKSSENDEX State Regent 1905-1907 Daughters of the American Revolution 61 Laura Canfield Spencer Dayton was born in New York City, in the Dayton family home on Washington S(iuare. She was educated at St. Mary's Hall, Burlington, New Jersey. After comipleting her course she spent several years in travel in America and abroad. In 1880 she was married to Benjamin Arthur Fessenden, of Boston, Massachusetts. Three years later Mr. and Mrs. Fessenden came to make their home in Chicago. Mrs. Fessenden's first book — a narrative poem — was published when she was sixteen. From that time until her death, she wrote continually. Her work was published in many periodicals and in book form. Mrs. Fessenden was interested throughout her life in progressive thought, both in the sphere of literature and in civic matters. During the Republican campaign of 1920, she was a member of the Speaker's Bureau of the National Republican Committee, and took an active part in the establishment of the so-called "Drawing Room Meetings," throughout the country. She was for many years a member of the Chicago Woman's Club — The Fortnightly of Chicago, The Illinois Society of the Colonial Dames of America, and The Founders and Patriots of America. Her number in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was 338. She was a member of the Chicago Chapter; she formed the North Shore Chapter and was its first regent ; she was one of the founders of the Kaskaskia Chapter, and was an Illinois State Regent, 1905-1907. Mrs. Fessenden came of a long line of distinguished ancestors, and she was greatly interested in tracing the ramifications of the various branches of her family. Mrs. Fessenden died in Chicago in May, 1924. Her love of country was a dominant characteristic, and her family life was beautiful. Her many friends will always remember the gracious atmosphere of her home, as surrounded by her beloved books and heir- looms, she gave help and courage and happiness to those about her. Mrs. Fessenden's life and character may be epitomized in one sentence — She was an old fashioned gentlewoman with a youthful modern heart. 62 Illinois State History y^ MRS. CHARLES V. HICKOX State Regent 1907-1909 Daughters of the American Revolution 63 Mrs. Kate J. Chatterton Hickox was born in Springfield, Illinois, October 30, 1855, the daughter of George W. and Sarah Chatterton. The latter were pioneer residents of Springfield, locating in 1834. In 1881 she was married to Charles V. Hickox. Mrs. Hickox was the organizing regent of the Springfield Chapter and one of the early members in the state of Illinois. The chapter was organized and she served as Regent from 1894 to 1899. Again the chapter bestowed the highest honor by making her Regent in 1905 to 1907. Mrs. Hickox was active in the affairs of the Springfield Woman's Club, being its second president from 1901-1902. She was also an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Hickox was elected State Regent in 1907 and during her term of two years the outstanding work was the dedication of the monument placed at Fort Massac, marking the historic spot where George Rogers Clark first stepped on Illinois soil and where he unfurled the first American flag. Following the State Conference at Jacksonville, Mrs. Deere, Vice President General ; Mrs. Charles V. Hickox, State Regent ; Mrs. Charles Irion, State Vice Regent; Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, chairman of historic spots, and other Daughters went by train to Metropolis for the unveiling of the tablet on the monument. Tablets were also placed on the supports of the entrance gates. On these tablets were the history of Fort Massac and the names of the Fort Massac Commission. Mrs. Scott, Chairman of the Commission ; Mrs. Weber, Secretary. Other members were Mrs. Hickox and two Daughters appointed by Mrs. Hickox ; the Governor of Illinois, Hon. Charles Deneen, and other state officers. She died in Springfield, March 23, 1926, at the age of seventy years. &«-•;. j*ir ^>1^- 64 Illinois State History MRS. CKORGE A. I.AWRKXCK State Regent 19n-1914 Daughters of the American Revolution 65 Ella Park Lawrence was the daughter of George S. Park and Marie Louise Holmes. Her early life was spent on a farm in Missouri, where she imbibed democratic ideas as to rights and equality of men and races, and an intense love of country. For several years she attended Knox College, meeting there George Appleton Lawrence, to whom she was married in October, 1882. They immediately settled in Galesburg, with which they have ever been prom- inently identified. Five children were born to them, of whom only one grew to maturity, Rebecca, wife of John M, Lowrie, of New York City. Her father, George S. Park, being inspired with a holy zeal for train- ing young people for usefulness in the world, founded Park College at Parkville, Missouri, in 1879, and Ella was made one of its trustees, there- after remaining a member of its Board, seldom missing a meeting. She was admitted to the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution in 1901, and became a charter member of Rebecca Parke Chapter, D. A. R., of Galesburg, 111. The Chapter was named for one of her progenitors, whose father, eight sons and future husband served in the War for Independence. The great great grandfather of Mrs. Lawrence, Hezekiah Park, and his seven sons were also in Revolutionary service. (Ct. Rev. Rolls.) Mrs. Lawrence became the fourth Regent of her chapter, serving for several years, and becoming State Regent in 1911. On retirement from this office she was elected Honorary State Regent for life. During her regime as State Regent she labored diligently for the restoration and marking of Starved Rock, and due to her efforts a fine flag floats continually over that historic spot. She also instituted and carried through the plan for a State Flag for Illinois, and is affectionately referred to as "Mother of Illinois State Flag." Knox College honored her with the degree of Master of Arts in June, 1922, the presentation being made by Dr. John H. Finley, of New York City. At Urbana, in 1920, the members of the Illinois State D. A. R. es- tablished a 81,000 scholarship at Park College, to be known as "The Ella Park Lawrence Scholarship." In 1921, a cottage was erected and fully equipped in rehabilitated Tilloloy, France, by the Chicago Chapter, D. A. R., and dedicated "in honor of our Honorary State Regent, Ella Park Lawrence." Outside of her church and her home, her chief interest was in patriotic service, including the protection and education of young people. She was one of the founders and chief supporters of the Free Kindergarten Home for homeless children in Galesburg and Knox County. She had a fine personality and expressed it in many ways — a service of not only ready hand but of a full and generous heart. Not every gen- erous impulse is ruled by wisdom, but she was a master of that fine art of wise and thoughtful generosity. She gave of herself to the fullest extent, combining wisdom and sympathy. "Loyalty" was her watchword; loyalty to home, to country and to her God. She passed to her reward suddenly after a short illness, on March 17, 1924, mourned deeply by a multitude of friends. • %» ' ' _• ' fm'^M^^ •"< 66 Illinois State History -M US. CKoIKWO T. I' \(ir: state Regent 1914-1916 Daughters of the American Revolution 67 Mrs. Jessie Stevens Page was born in Decatur, Illinois, June 26, 1864, daughter of James A. and Elizabeth Johns Hayes Stevens. She attended the schools of her native city, and was married to George T. Page, an attorney residing in Peoria. They have one son, a lawyer in Peoria, and three grand children. Mrs. Page was one of the founders of the Y. W. C. A. in Peoria and for several years its president. She was a director in the Peoria Woman's Club during the time the club house was built. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church. The National number of Mrs. Page, in the Daughters of the American Revolution is 33715. She was regent of the Peoria Chapter from 1909 to 1913 and State Regent during 1914, 1915 and 1916. Mrs. Page was the first member of the Peoria Chapter to be honored by the highest office in the state. During the three years of her regency, many necessary changes were made for the good of the State Society. The first conference over which she presided was held in Elgin. At this Conference it was voted to pay State Regents traveling expenses in the State, and postage of Regent and State Officers. Ottawa Chapter was made custodian of Starved Rock Flag Staff and Flags. At the Bloomington Conference in 1915 the time of meet- ing was changed from October to March. Mrs. George A. Lawrence was made Honorary State Regent for fife. Through the persistent eflfort of Mrs. Lawrence, the State Flag had become a reality and was presented to the Illinois Daughters, by Mrs. Lawrence, with appropriate ceremonies. One also was sent to Continental Hall. State dues were raised from ten to twenty cents and the price of the State Conference year book raised from thirty-five to fifty cents. A beauti- ful portrait of Mrs. Adlai E. Stevenson, President General, from 1893 to 1898. was presented to Continental Hall, by the Illinois Daughters, 81,- 860.77 being raised for this purpose. Much work was done for Fort Massac, and action w^as taken to perpetuate the memory of the men, for whom counties were named. Work was begun on the marking of the George Rogers Clark trail. Mrs. Page is a resident of Peoria. She is a lineal descendant of Timothy Johnes, born in Morristown, N. J., September, 1748, and died there October 13, 1818. He acted as Surgeon of the Eastern Battalion of Morris County. He gave up his church for a hospital in the winter of 1779-80 to care for the sick and wounded. He was a pei'sonal friend of General Washing- ton and administered the communion to him and his officers. Seven mem- bers of the Johnes family fought in the Revolution. lAMji^^^^^^KKKKKKK^m^ '* *r rj'^AAv^*-' 68 Illinois State History MRS. CHARI.ES E. HERRICK State Regent 1923-1925 Daughters of the American Revolution 69 Mabel Hurd Walker Herrick (Mrs. Charles E.) was born September 16, 1866, in Clinton, New York, and was graduated in 1886 from Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois, with the degree of A.B. In 1888 she received her Masters Degree. She was married to Charles E. Herrick, of Rockford, Illinois, March 31, 1887, where they made their home until 1900, when they moved to Chicago, Illinois. They had one son, Alexander Walker Herrick, who died July 13, 1913, at the age of sixteen years. Mrs. Herrick has served her College as President of the Alumnae Association ; President and Director of the Student Aid Association ; Presi- dent, Treasurer and Director of the Rockford College Association of Chi- cago, and also a Member of the Board of Trustees of Rockford College, which office she still holds. Mrs. Herrick was a member of the Auburn Park Thirty Club, and while a member was Vice President Third Congressional District of the State Federation of Woman's Clubs. Her church affiliations are Congregational, and she has been active in church and Sunday School work. She is a charter member of the Chicago College Club, and has served the Club in many official positions. Mrs. Herrick joined the Daughters of the American Revolution through the Rockford Chapter in 1895, with a national number of 9031. She was Corresponding Secretary of that Chapter before she moved to Chicago. She first joined the Chicago Chapter as an Associate Member, and later became an active member. Her services in the Chicago Chapter have been Treasurer, member of the Board of Directors, and on various Committees. From 1920 to 1922 she was Regent of the Chapter. During her term of office the five Chicago Chapters entertained the State Con- ference, and she served as their Chairman and Toastmistress. Mrs. Herrick was State Regent for Illinois, 1923-1925. During her Regency she served as Toastmistress at the Banquet of the National Organization at its 33rd Continental Congress and Toastmistress of the National Officers Club at its banquet in April, 1925. She served as a member of the first Building Committee of the N. S. D. A. R. for the New Auditorium, 1924-1926 ; Vice Chairman Constitution Hall Finance Committee, 1926-1928; State Chairman Constitution Hall Committee, 1925-1927; Member of the Building Committee of eleven to erect Constitution Hall, 1928-1929. The State organization during her term as State Regent raised the funds to build the library at Tamassee. The State Chairman of Patriotic Education, Mrs. William L. Pattison, and the State Regent attended the dedication of that building at Tamassa. Mrs. Herrick was very active in helping to put over the first observ- ance of ''Defense Day" in Illinois. The "Julia Green Scott Mem.orial Scholarship'' was raised during Mrs. Herrick's term as State Regent; also a large part of the scholarship at Schauffler Training School — and the State Student Loan Fund was es- tablished. Mrs. Herrick is also a member of the following organizations : Daugh- ters of Founders and Patriots of America, United States Daughters of 1812 (Honorary State President), Daughters of Colonial Wars, Daughters of the American Colonists, The National Officers Club, D. A. R., The York- town Association, The Woman's Roosevelt Republican Club. 70 Illinois State History MRS. FRANK J. BOWMAX State Regent 1925-1927 Daughters of the American Revolution 71 Anna May Bowman, daughter of Elliott Beckwith Trow, Jr., and Isabel Worthington was born in Coloma, Whiteside County, Illinois, Jan- uary 23, 1862. She is the wife of Attorney Frank J. Bowman, of Sterling, 111., and both Mr. and Mrs. Bowman's parents and grandparents were early settlers in Sterling, then Rapids City. Thej^ were married August 9, 1884, in Dixon, 111., and had two children, a son and a daughter, one of whom, the son (Frank Elliott), is living. On the paternal side, Mrs. Bowman is descended from Governor Thomas Dudley, of Massachusetts, who came from England in 1630 and from a long line of early settlers and founders in Massachusetts. On her maternal side she is descended from some of the earliest set- tlers of Connecticut and Long Island. During the World War she served as County Chairman of the Liberty Loan organization in Whiteside County and as District Chairman of the Victory Loan. Also did active service for the American Defense Society. In 1917 she was Organizing Regent for the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, organized Rock River Chapter and served as Regent for four years. She served also as State Corresponding Secretary for three years, as State Recording Secretary two years and as State Regent two years. j\Irs. Bowman is also a member of the Society of Founders and Patriots of America ; Daughters of 1812 ; Daughters of Colonial Wars ; Daughters of American Colonists and Chicago Colony of New England Women. The administration of 1925-1927, Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, State Regent, closed with a m.embership of 9258, making Illinois rank third in point of membership, with 8742 in chapters and 516 members at large. Nine new chapters were organized, making a total number of chapters, 100. October, 1925, marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the National Society and all through the month meetings were bright with birthdaj' candles and joyous occasions celebrating this event. The State Regent feeling that many chapters never get in personal touch with the state board and the state committees and the work of the society, invited the board to make a trip through the southern part of the state. The trip was made by automobile, four of the board being present part of the way and five attended one division meeting. It was really an awakening for many chapters and created a desire for more division meet- ings and to be in closer touch with the state and national organizations. Later the state regent made two other trips alone (the weather being unfit for motoring) by filling in meetings along the way when accepting invita- tions. One trip down as far as Cairo took in eleven meetings and confer- ences going and returning. Some chapters in the state had never had the State Regent visit them and some not anj^ state oflficer or state chairman. In southern Illinois the Woman's Club and other societies are better or- ganized though there is great need for D. A. R. work in many of those districts and there seem to be many eligible to membership in the D. A. R. For further details of the work of this administration see State Year book reports for 1926 and 1927 and report of the Continental Congress, 1926, page 358 and report of Continental Congress for 1927, page 461. • .._'* •4^ ' ' ' 'JiM^ 72 Illinois State History MRS. SAMUEL DANIEL IVIcKENNY Vice Regent Daughters of the American Revolution 73 Illinois claims as one of her daughters, Grace Thrift McKenny (Mrs. Samuel Daniel McKenny) who was born at Fairview Farm about ten miles north of Decatur. Her people originally came from England and Scotland, settling in Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina, her Colonial grandfather, Charles Thrift and his wife, Rebekah Hamilton Thrift living in Fairfax County, Virginia, as did also her Revolutionary grandfather, Charles and his wife, Elizabeth, who was of the Magruder family of Maryland. They were Episcopalians, belonging to Truro Parish, later Fairfax Parish, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Many deeds, wills, leases and other legal papers relative to the family are recorded at the Court House in Fairfax, Virginia. The second son of Charles H, through whose services in the Revolu- tionary War, Mrs. McKenny is entitled to belong to the Daughters of the American Revolution, was Samuel Magruder Thrift, also a Virginian who married Sarah Fleming Cowan, of South Carolina. She was descended from the Flemings of Scotland. The Revolutionary soldier, Charles, with several of his children, among whom was Samuel Magruder, came west between 1812 and 1815, and set- tled near Hopkinsville, Ky., where he and his wife are said to be buried. Andrew Jackson Thrift, older son of Samuel Magruder Thrift and Sarah Fleming Cowan was born in Hopkinsville, Ky., but later, with the family removed to Illinois, where he married Anna Christina Peter, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, whose family came to this country early in the nineteenth century. Mrs. McKenny, who is the daughter of Andrew Jackson and Anna Christina Peter Thrift, has two children, Torrey Thrift McKenny, who was a second lieutenant in aviation in the World War, and Marjorie Flem- ing, who married John Vernon Chiles. They have a little daughter, Doro- thy Jean. Mr. McKenny, her husband, who has served one of the Alton churches for a number of years as pastor, was overseas during the war, in the ca- pacity of Y. M. C. A. Secretary under Gen. Banholtz. Mrs. McKenny has had various responsible positions in church work, has been president of one of the women's clubs, during the World War, was city chairman of Alton, of the Women's Division, Council of National Defense, was supervisor over a group of seven counties in Y. W. C. A. war work, besides assisting in many other war activities. She has served on the Y. W. C. A. Board and been prominent in civic lines. Since becoming a member of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion she has served the National Society, her State and Chapter faithfully, has been loyal to the principles of the organization and striven earnestly to further its aims and purposes. fm'^A^'^^wwj • * •. %*.'.v r. 74 Illinois State History xMUS. JAiMKS H. VVHrj'K State Recording Secretary Daughters of the American Revolution 75 Born — Louise Martha Taylor, at Geneseo, 111., September 21, 1876. and has lived practically entire life in Geneseo. Father — Peter Hammond Taylor, who was the great-grandson of Samuel Hammond, of Boston Tea Party fame. Mother — Ella Narcissa Hume, whose family was numbered among the original colonists of Geneseo. The tow^n was originated with the idea of making it a religious and educational center. Mrs. Taylor's parents on both sides were descended from the Stewarts and Dresser and Hume ancestors, also served during the Revolutionary War. Mrs. Taylor was the Oragnizing Regent of Geneseo Chapter, and is now Honorary Regent for life. Graduated from Geneseo High School, 1894, and from Northwestern University in 1898 with degree of B.S. Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, having served as Grand Secretary's Deputy ; also member of Omega Psi, an inter-sorority Junior organization. Married James Horatio White, June 3, 1902. Family daughters, Mrs. Allen Ayres Pearson, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Mrs. Vernon Whitaker Hale, Chicago, Illinois ; grandson, James Whitaker Hale. Mrs. White has always been active in Church and Club work and served nine years as a member of the Geneseo Township High School Board. She was a charter member of Geneseo Chapter, D. A. R., and in 1927, at Rock Island, was elected State Recording Secretary. fm'^A^^'VWj •»». %».'.V / 7(^ Tiiii.in« l«S SlIAXS HiSTOBT Daughters of the American Revolution 77 Mrs. Louis I. Hutchins, daughter of William Sidney ^McCormick and Sarah Jane Calhoun, was born in Aledo, Illinois, and on her marriage removed to Monmouth and became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1908, serving in several offices and as chairman of various committees. In 1919 she was appointed State Corresponding Secre- tary and in 1928 again served in that capacity, being elected unanimously. Mrs. Hutchins has attended many sessions of the State Conference and of the Continental Congress. She is now Regent of Puritan and Cavalier Chapter in addition to her State office. 1^.^'^r^ * • ' - '•VJk^'^r*/ •^^r.VJf /J Illinois State History MRS. WILLIAM LAWRENCE PATTISOX State Treasurer 1927-1929 Daughters of the American Revolution 79 Daughter of James Abbott and Harriet Snow Abbott. Born and educated in Chicago. B. A. Wellesley College. Graduate study, University of Chicago. Married 1913. Two sons, five daughters (four living). Member Chicago Woman's Club, Chicago College Club, Chicago Wellesley Club, Chicago Historical Society, Progressive Education Asso- ciation. Elementarv & Home Education Association. Auditor Chicago College Club, 1927-29. President. Elementary & Home Education Association, conducting Chicago Teachers College & The Children's School, 1926-19- Joined General Henry Dearborn Chapter 1914. Served six years on its Board of Management as Auditor, Vice Regent, and Regent from 1917- 1923. State Chairman of joint Committee of Americanization and Patriotic Education, 1923-1925. At this time Illinois Chapters raised the money by voluntary contributions for the Library Wing of the Administration Building at Tamassee, by per capita tax for the permanent scholarship in honor of Mrs. Matthew T. Scott at the Matthew T. Scott Jr. Academy, Phelps, Ky., and started the fund by voluntary subscriptions which a per capita tax later completed for the Illinois Scholarship at Schauffler Train- ing School. At the same time the Chicago Americanization work was organized to include the joint efforts and resources of the Chicago and suburban chapters in the Chicago district. Court ceremonies and work in mothers' clubs were also developed at this time. State Chairman of Publicity, 1925-27. State Treasurer, 1927-29. I ■■■■^^^^^^ii " * . . ^'^rt^W'Jfm'J'A''*^^^ 80 Illinois State History -^**- MRS. ROSE MOSS SCOTT State Historian Daughters of the American Revolution 81 Mrs. Rose Moss Scott was born near Paris, Illinois. She is the daugh- ter of Judge John Moss and Nancy Susan (Sousley) Moss. While a student in Chrisman High School, Mrs. Scott won a medal for excellence in literary work. She is a graduate of the High School, later taking a course of study in literature covering a period of four years, and has recently completed the Delphian Course of six years. She is the wife of William Thomas Scott, and has one son, John Robert, who was a soldier in the World War. ]\Irs. Scott was chairman of the Council of Defense during the World War, also of the A^ictory Loan. She is Governor of Illinois Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims ; State Historian of the Daughters of the American Revolution; Chaplain of the Illinois Daughters of the American Colonists ; member of patriotic educa- tion committee of United States Daughters of 1812 of Illinois ; Secretary of the State Tuberculosis Association and member of the Executive Com- mittee of the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association. Other patriotic societies of which she is a member are : Founders and Patriots of America ; Huguenot Society" of Pennsylvania ; Colonial Wars of Massachusetts ; Dame of the Order of LaFayette. Mrs. Scott is National Vice Chairman of National Old Trails Road for Illinois, and has been honored by being elected one of the Founders of the Institute of American Genealogy. While Mrs. Scott was president of the Edgar County Historical So- ciety, and under her supervision, "Memoirs of Abraham Lincoln in Edgar County" was published in book form. A member of the State Historical Society of Illinois, she has made contributions for publication, and is the author of "Chronicles of The Moss Family," published in 1925. She has published "Back Home," a book of verse, 1927. Her ancestors in America prior to 1700 include the following: Edward :\ross. 1646; Samuel Fuller, 1620; Robert Park, 1630; Thomas Wheeler, 1635; Captain John Gallup, 1630, and Captain John Williams, 1680. Mem- bers of her family and ancestors have participated in all the wars from Colonial days to the World War. Mrs. Scott became a member of Gov. Bradford Chapter D. A. R., Dan- ville, Illinois, in 1913 and remained an active member until the organiza- tion of Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter at Paris, Illinois of which she be- came a charter member. Mrs. Scott is a descendant of William Moss who was selected to be one of the pall-bearers for George Washington. Mrs. Scott is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church of Chrisman, and has been the teacher of the Woman's Bible Class for thirteen years. Socially she is a member of the Woman's Club of Chrisman, Literary and Music and Art divisions, also the Priscilla Literary Club. Her home is Willrose Farm. ♦ • / y . . . .» '.'^ ' • • • . - '#'t*4* • • ' ' l.'M Illinois State History MRS. MELVILLE C. CHATTEN State Consulting- Registrar Daughters of the American Revolution 83 Anne C. Chatten was born near Henderson, Kentucky, in the old home of her grandfather, John Steele McCormick. Her father, Julius Archer Coleman, was born in Alabama. Her mother before her marriage was Nannie Dupree McCormick, born in Henderson, Kentucky, and married there. Both families came originally from Virginia and the Coleman fam- ily trace their line to Pocahontas. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman moved to Chicago when their daughter Anne was quite young and she received her entire education in Chicago. At- tended the old Greenwood Avenue school. Armour Institute and for two years, the University of Chicago. On September 17, 1910, she married Melville Clark Chatten. Mr. Chatten, his parents and grandparents, were all born in Quincy, Illinois. Mrs. Chatten has been a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution for many years, and when her mother, Mrs. Coleman, Regent of the Chicago Chapter attended the Continental Congress in Washington she had the pleasure of serving as a Page from Illinois. Mrs. Chatten is a member of the Kaskaskia Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and has the honor of being one of the organizing members. She is also a member of the Chicago Woman's Club, the Win- netka Woman's Club, and the Chicago Historical Society. A member of the Congregational Church, and has one daughter, Janet McCormick Chatten, who was born in Chicago, September 28, 1915. Mrs. McCormick, mother of Mrs. Chatten is the author of the book, "The Constitution and its Framers," that was presented to Memorial Con- tinental Hall Library by Miss Mary DeSha, and was presented to the Na- tional Board by Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. «u^^*^ar^^ . * , k» v^^ Illinois State History MRS. FRED BALL State Librarian Daughters of the American Revolution 85 Ivanilla Dunham Ball is the daughter of William Williams Dunham and his wife, Roxanna Carolina Cushman. She was born in Waynesville, DeWitt County, Illinois, where she spent her childhood days and attended the village schools. Later she went to Oxford College for Women, then to Illinois Woman's College, Jacksonville, Illinois, where she was graduated. Returning to Waynesville she studied at the Waynesville Academy. After marrying Fred Ball, who was at that time Master in Chancery of DeWitt County. Illinois, she went with him to live in the county seat at Clinton, Illinois, where the home has always been. A son, Frederic Dun- ham Ball, was born in Clinton, In 1909, Ivanilla Dunham Ball became a member of DeWitt Clinton Chapter, N. S. D. A. R. In 1911 she was Secretary of the Chapter, becom- ing Regent later. The State Regent, Mrs. George A. Lawrence, appointed her a dele- gate to the International Peace Conference in St. Louis, which she at- tended, reporting the proceedings of that meeting to the State Conference following. She was elected State Historian and during her three years of service, collected the Service Records of the World War, and made a card catalog of the names therein, which was kept in a beautiful mahogany file case which was given to the N. S. D. A. R. in Illinois for that purpose by Mrs. Butterworth. She was appointed Chairman of State Conservation Com- mittee, Chairman of Preservation of Historic Spots Committee, Chairman of State Committee on Revolutionary Relics for Memorial Continental Hall, and other State committees. Many Congresses, Conferences and Divisional meetings have been attended. In Bloomington, at the Thirty-second State Conference, she was elected State Librarian. Ivanilla Dunham Ball is a member of the Phi Nu Society of Illinois Woman's College, P. E. 0. Society, Society of Mayflower Descendants in Illinois, Society of Patriots and Founders, Society of the Daughters of 1812, and N. S. D. A. R. Roxanna Carolina Cushman, her mother, was a descendant of Robert Cushman, financial agent of the Pilgrims in England, Holland and America. In her lineage appear these names: Elder Thomas Cushman, of Plymouth, Mass., who married Mary Allerton, who with her father, Isaac Allerton, and her mother, Mary Norris Allerton, were Mayflower passengers. Thomas Cushman's son married Ruth Howland, whose father, John Howland and her mother, Elizabeth Tilley, and her father, John Tilley, all three came on the Mayflower (8), Robert; (7), Joshua, who married Mary Soule, a descendant of George Soule, a Mayflower passenger. (6), Cephas, a soldier of the Revolution, married Judith, daughter of Ezekiel Clark. (5), Ezekiel married Abigail Tobey, whose father, Lt. Samuel Tobey, and his father, Eliakim, were in the Revolution. James Harvey (4) ; Abiel Pierce (3), whose wife Julia Elenor Sessions descended from Darling and Sanderson families which had several Revolutionary soldiers, as well as one, at least, of 1812. William Williams Dunham was the son of Jeremiah Perry Dunham, and his wife, Eliza Cantrell, Zebulon (4) ; Joshua (5), a Revolutionary soldier; Joseph (6) ; Zebulon (7) ; Richard (8). J. P. Dunham was the son of William Williams Dunham 1st, (an editor in Providence, R. I., in early days of 1800), and his wife, Mary Greenman, Lt. Jeremiah Greenman (5), (who served throughout the entire Revolu- tion), Jeremiah (6); William (7). Ivanilla Dunham Ball has nine bars on her N. S. D. A. R. badge and has one paper now in the Registrar's office in Washington. EL'**^ 'm'J'A ' • ••^ / . #.4. %'.%V 86 Illinois State History »*, » MRS. PRAM H. KEITH State Chaplain Daughters of the American Revolution 87 Hattie Adams Keith, a lineal descendant of Willet Ranney, Jr., was born in Joliet and has resided there all her life. She was educated in the Joliet Public Schools, graduating from the High School in 1886. Following her graduation she studied in the East in Ogdensburg, New York. She has always been identified with the Presbyterian Church, uniting at an early age. She has held many responsible positions. After acting as Trustee for twenty-five years she still holds the office and is also Treasurer of the Church. She is actively engaged in the work of the Will County Historical Society, serving many years as Secretary. In the P. E. 0. Society, Chapter BA, she has held several offices, and served as President for two years. Mrs. Keith entered Louis Joliet Chapter, D. A. R., in 1916, was elected Historian, Treasurer, Regent and Chaplain, serving three years in each capacity. During her term as Regent, the State Conference met in Joliet, 1925, and she was selected State Chaplain, being re-elected in 1927. '•-V ^ _ . 'r*'A.x ' ^w^^^^^^^m^mm^^^^m^ • m.-rrm'j'j'jim'^A'' •'•v/ . • v «' Illinois State History Official State Song By Act of the Fifty-fourth General Assembly, the song "Illinois" became by law the official State song. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Florence Fifer Bohrer of Bloomington, the daughter of former Governor Fifer and the first woman to serve as a member of the State Senate. It passed both houses without opposition and was signed by Governor Small. The song was written by Charles H. Chamberlain some time be- tween 1890 and 1894, in connection with plans for securing the World's Columbian Exposition. Many states were attempting to se- cure the exposition and Chicago and Illinois made strong efforts, ably assisted by Senators Shelby M. Cullom and John M. Palmer. Colonel O. B. Knight, a friend of Mr. Chamberlain was singing throughout Illinois and in Washington, D. C, and the song was written primarily for him to sing. It was sung for the first time at a reunion of the Army of the Potom.ac in Chicago and afterwards was heard in every part of the State. It proved popular immediately. President William McKinley who was toastmaster at the reunion of the Army of the Potomac congratulated Mr. Chamberlain on hav- ing written a song "that will never die." The author was born at Elba, N. Y., of Scotch-English parentage. At the age of 18 years he enlisted in the regular army and was one of General Sikes' regulars. At the opening of the Civil War, he at once enlisted and fought in the first and second battles of Bull Run, at Shiloh, the siege of Richmond, Fair Oaks and was wounded at Gaines' Mill. The last two years of his military service was spent as hospital steward at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, in the Medical Directors' office under Dr. Eli McClellen. He was a member of the U. S. Grant Post, G. A. R., Chicago, at the time of his death, September 16, 1894. He was buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Chicago, and the third verse of the song "Illinois" is engraved on the stone at his head. Daughters of the American Revolution 89 Illinois Words by C. H. Chamberlain 1. By thy rivers gently flowing, Illinois, Illinois, O'er thy prairies verdant growing, Illinois, Illinois, Comes an echo on the breeze, Rustling thro' the leafy trees. And its mellow tones are these, Illinois, Illinois; And its mellow tones are these, Illinois. From a wilderness of prairies, Illinois, Illinois, Straight thy way and never varies, Illinois, Illinois, Till upon the inland sea Stands Chicago, great and free. Turning all the world to thee, Illinois, Illinois; Turning all the world to thee, Illinois ! 3. When you heard your country calling, Illinois, Illinois, Where the shot and shell were falling, Illinois, Illinois, When the Southern host withdrew, Pitting Gray against the Blue, There were none more brave than you, Illinois, Illinois ; There were none more brave than you, Illinois ! 4. Not without thy wondrous story, Illinois, Illinois, Can be writ the nation's glory, Illinois, Illinois, On the record of thy years, Abraham Lincoln's name appears. Grant, and Logan and our tears, Illinois, Illinois ; Grant, and Logan and our tears, Illinois! r\».».»^ ' ' " » . . 'r« 4* _ ' " /-"-•*%' • •-#> • « ..I 90 Illinois State History Real Daughters Living Mrs. Catherine Harrell Dartt Maunie Deceased Mrs. Elizabeth Lennon Bloomington Mrs. JuHa Brass Chicago Mrs. Charles Fitzhugh Chicago Mrs. Lewis Gardner Chicago Mrs. Jane Russell McCoy Decatur Mrs. Delilah F. Cuddington Dixon Mrs. Martha G. Armstrong Effingham Mrs. Julia R. S. Towne Evanston Mrs. Elvert T. Zimmerman Freeport Mrs. Maria A. Ringelka Galesburg Mrs. Sarah A. Muzzej- Geneseo Mrs. Maria W. Ragan Highland Park Mrs. Lucretia R. Regnier Monmouth (Mildred Warner Washington Heart of Oak Chapter) Mrs. Lucretia Miller (Puritan and Cavalier Chapter) Monmouth Mrs. Mary Jane Griffith Lansing Ottawa Mrs. Lucretia R. Wood Oak Park Mrs. Lydia Moss Bradley Peoria Mrs. Mary P. Keyes Princeton Mrs. Lydia R. Kridler Rochelle Mrs. Mary H. Meredith Rockf ord Mrs. Melinda J. Roberts Rockf ord Mrs. Margaret S. Montgomery Rock Island Mrs. Clarissa McManners Henr^^ Mrs. Orpha Z. Parke Bovee Downers Grove Miss Elizabeth Rush Bloomington Mrs. Mary Jane Kimery Farins Mrs. Phoebe Deake Cleveland Springfield Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Eckert Dixon Mrs. Lydia BuUard Clayes Bloomington Mrs. Josephine Wodetzki Lincoln Mrs. Lucinda Melton Porter Lawrenceville r--^-i «UL«^ - • ' • . --•^•-■•' •-"'-•^ V*V\' • •'^/ •^^•••VSf/l Daughters of the Ameiucan Revolution 91 Illinois State Flag As many states had adopted a distinctive flag to be used on occasions with special reference to the identification of the State, there was a feehng that Illinois should also have its own insignia. Early in 1912, Mrs. George A. Lawrence, of Galesburg, State Regent. 1911-1914, began to work for a State Flag, visiting and writing chapters to get their opinions, and promises of co-operation. In 1914-1915 she wrote letters to the Chapters in the State, and offered a prize of twenty-five dollars to the Chapter sending a design for a State Flag, which should re- ceive the highest vote of four judges. By giving a prize, Mrs. Lawrence hoped to awaken the interest of over forty-five hundred Daughters in Illi- nois. Thirty-five designs were submitted. The Judges were: Hon. Lewis G. Stevenson, Secretary of State; Hon. Charles C. Craig, Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois ; Hon. Francis G. Blair, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Hon, Hugh Magill, Member of the Art Commission of the State of Illinois. These gentlemen awarded the prize of twenty-five dollars to Rockford Chapter. She also wrote hundreds of letters to Members of the Senate and House, stating her reasons for a flag for Illinois. In 1914, steps were taken to introduce a Bill for the adoption of a State Flag. Mrs. Lawrence is greatly indebted and most appreciative of the valuable services given by the Secretary of State, Honorable Lewis G. Stevenson, Senator Raymond D. Meeker, and Honorable Thomas N. Gorman, of the House of Representa- tives, who presented the Bill. Senate Bill No. 446, and is as follows : An Act to Authorize the Reproduction of the Emblem on the ''Great Seal of the State of Illinois," for use as a State Banner. Whereas, it is useful and advantageous for a State to have a distinguishing: insignia or banner for the use of its military, civic, and other organizations, and of individuals when meeting or co-operating with the representatives of other states; and Whereas, the great State of Illinois has not such emblem or insignia fixed or designated by any law; and Whereas, the use of the great seal of the State of Illinois is prohibited by Statute, except as directed by law, and it appearing that the emblem upon said great seal would be a most appropriate insignia for the uses indicated herein ; therefore, Section 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: That the reproduction of the emblem only on the "great seal of the State of Illinois" be authorized and permitted when reproduced in black or in the National colors upon a white sheet or background for use as a State banner or insignia under the conditions and subject to the restrictions provided by the laws of the United States, and of the State of Illinois as to the United States or State Flag or ensign. Sec. 2. It shall be lawful for the Secretary of State as custodian of the "great seal of the State of Illinois" to permit at his discretion the inspection and examination of said seal for the purpose of copying or reproducing the emblem only on the same for the uses and purposes authorized by this law. Filed July 6, 1915. Mrs. Lawrence at once had the first official Illinois State Flags made by the Meyers Military Flag-Shop Company, Washington, D. C. They are three by five feet in size, of white silk, and made as per requirement by the State. A permit for making was given by the Secretary of State of Illinois. One flag was given Honorable L. G. Stevenson; one to the Illinois State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion; one to Memorial Continental Hall, and one to the "Illinois State Historical Society." A complete report to secure the adoption of a State Flag for Illinois was made at the October, 1915, State Conference by Mrs. Lawrence. 'wwm* ' • ' - fm'j'A '••-#>•* A ir»i 92 Illinois State History Illinois State Regents FROM DATE OF ORGANIZATION * Mrs. F. S. Osborne, 1892-1898 Chicago *tMrs. S. H. Kerfoot, 1893-1898 Chicago Mrs. Henrv M. Shepard, 1898-1899 Chicago * Mrs. WilHam A. Talcott, 1899-1901 Rockford t Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles, 1901-1902 Chicago * Mrs. Charles H. Deere, 1902-1905 Moline * Mrs. Benjamin A. Fessenden, 1905-1907 Highland Park * Mrs. Charles V. Hickox, 1907-1909 Springfield Mrs. John C. Ames, 1909-1911 Streator *tMrs. George A. Lawrence, 1911-1914 Galesburg Mrs. Geo. T. Page, 1914-1916 Peoria Mrs. Frank W. Bahnsen, 1916-1918 Rock Island Mrs. John H. Hanley, 1918-1920 Monmouth Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, 1920-1923 Peoria Mrs. Charles E. Herrick, 1923-1925 Chicago Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, 1925-1927 Sterling Mrs. William Jackson Sweeney, 1927- Rock Island ^Deceased. tElected Honorary State Regent for Life. National Officers from Illinois President Generals * Mrs. Adlai E. Stevenson Bloomington * Mrs. Matthew T. Scott Bloomington Vice President Generals Mrs. Henrv M. Shepard. 1894-1896 Chicago * Mrs. John N. Jewett, 1897-1898 Chicago * Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, 1901-1905 Bloomington *tMrs. Charles H. Deere, 1905-1909 Moline * Mrs. La Verne Noyes, 1910-1912 Chicago Mrs. John C. Ames, 1913-1914 Chicago t Mrs. William Butterworth, 1916-1919 Moline Mrs. Frank W. Bahnsen, 1919-1922 Rock Island * Mrs. Williard T. Block, 1922-1925 Chicago Mrs. John H. Hanley, 1925-1928 Monmouth Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, 1928 Peoria Recording Secretary General Mrs. Samuel W. Earle, 1926- Chicago * Deceased. fElected Honorary Vice President General for Life. Daughters of the American Revolution 93 National Officers OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION President General Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau Vice President General from Illinois Mrs. H. Eugene Chiibbuck Grand View Drive, Peoria Honorary Vice President General Mrs. William Butterworth Hillcrest, Moline, Illinois Chaplain General Mrs. Matthew Brewster Recording Secretary General Mrs. Samuel Williams Earle Corresponding Secretary General Mrs. Herbert M. Lord Organizing Secretary General Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart Treasurer General Mrs. Adam M. Wyant Registrar General Mrs. EH A. Helmick Historian General Mrs. Alice Louise McDuffee Librarian General Mrs. Horace M. Farnham Curator General Mrs. Joseph S. Frelinghuysen Reporter General to Smithsonian Institution Mrs. Gerald L. Schuyler Send all official mail to Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, D. C. State Officers Honorary State Regent Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles Del Prado Hotel, Chicago State Regent Mrs. William Jackson Sweeney 816 Twentieth St., Rock Island State Vice Regent Mrs. Samuel D. McKenny 1121 E. Sixth St., Alton State Recording Secretary Mrs. James H. White. . . .• 311 Henry St., Genesee State Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Louis I. Hutchins 322 E. Detroit Ave., Monmouth State Treasurer Mrs. William L. Pattison 419 Belmont Ave., Chicago State Historian Mrs. William T. Scott Willrose Farm, Chrisman State Consulting Registrar Mrs. Melville C. Chatten 1025 Dinsmore Road, Winnetka State Librarian Mrs. Fred Ball 319 S. Madison, Clinton State Chaplain Mrs. Frank H. Keith 126 South Broadway, Joliet 'rw 94 Illinois State History Committees STATE COMMITTEES Americanism Mrs. Alexander Sclanders, Chairman 150 Humphrey Ave., Oak Park Mrs. D. F. Humphreys Atkinson Mrs. T. D. Gillham Princeton Miss Jeanette M. Johnson W. Washington Rd., Bloomington Mrs. Chas. E. Dille 2503 Park Ave., Cairo Mrs. George A. Zeller Peoria State Hospital, Peoria Mrs. E. J. Boorde 812 East Penn St., Hoopeston Mrs. Clara H. Needles Granite City Mrs. J. Earl McCrerv 305 N. 2nd St., Monmouth Mrs. H. M. Knights 430 S. Main St., Sycamore Miss Marion Strossman 222 South Ave., Aurora Miss Anna M. Maginnis 603 N. Jefferson, Abingdon Mrs. Joseph C. Dole Mattoon Mrs. Wm. Hedges, Vice Chairman in charge of Americanism in Chi- cago 9725 Vanderpoel Ave., Chicago Mrs. Foster S. Nims 6630 Yale Ave., Chicago Mrs. Edwin Eells 2150 W. North Ave., Chicago Mrs. J. C. Geiger 159 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park Miss Rossie R. Cox 6111 Kimbark Ave., Chicago Mrs. G. P. Drueck 9755 Winchester Ave., Chicago Mrs. J. D. Lightbody 450 Drexel Ave., Glencoe Miss Emma White 1112 Main St., Evanston Mrs. Geo. R. McFadden, Vice Chairman in charge of Americanism in Southern Illinois 1515 College Ave., East St. Louis Better Films Mrs. George Spangler, Chairman 215 S. Glenwood Ave., Peoria Mrs. James W. Grubb 328 Monmouth Blvd., Galesburg Mrs. L. U. Rounds Morrison Miss Georgianna Eichelberger Ottawa Mrs. Wm. W. McPherson 2726 S. Honore St., Chicago Mrs. A. L. Hainline 413 S. Lafayette St., Macomb Mrs. Wm. Dighton Monticello Mrs. F. E. Tyson 2212 N. Vermihon St., Danville Mrs. C. E. Pettengill R. F. D., Upper Alton Mrs. Dimple Gillian Vienna Mrs. Elmwood Mattson 2711 Harrison St., Evanston Miss Claudia Abell 527 Laurel St., Elgin Conservation and Thrift Mrs. Oswald K. Yeager, Chairman 1801 Vermilion St., Danville Mrs. M. E. Sweeney 2840 III/2 Ave., Rock Island Mrs. Ashton E. Campbell 504 N. McKinley Ave., Champaign Daughters of the American Revolution 95 Miss Jessie May Dean 313 E. Peru St., Princeton Mrs. Earl P. Sedgwick 159 Ravine Drive, Highland Park Mrs. F. J. Graves 410 W. Martin St., Abingdon Miss Margaret McTlvaine 213 Flora Ave., Peoria Miss Edna E. Conn Shelbyville Mrs. George Covey 707 Pearl St., Belvidere Mrs. S. L. Hedrick 2925 Madison Ave., Granite City Mrs. Emma T. Harris 710 S. Poplar, Carbondale Mrs. Henrv W. Fisher Waynesville Mrs. 0. A.' Keiser 414 N. Fifth St., Marshall Constitution Hall Finance Mrs. Raymond W. Stevens, Chairman The Meadows, Highland Park Mrs. John G. Jordan 625 Cornelia Ave., Chicago Mrs. Morton W. Thompson 306 The Holland, Danville Correct Use of Flag Mrs. C. G. Whitlock, Chairman 496 Anthony St., Glen Ellyn Mrs. L. T. LeBron Galena Mrs. Herbert J. Capps 620 W. College Ave., Jacksonville Miss Jennie Means 316 S. Central Ave., Paris Mrs. Geo. M. LeCrone Effingham Mrs. James Anderson Roseville Miss M. L. Sherman Odell Mrs. G. A. Hickman 815 Fearing Ave., Abingdon Mrs. Charles D. Shipley 412 Douglas Ave., Waukegan Mrs. Jeanette Yntema 503 W. Elm St., Urbana Mrs. M. L. Duffy Salem Custodian Miss Georgia L. Osborn Centennial Building, Springfield D. A. R. Student Loan Fund Mrs. Ozro D. Weaver, Chairman 4064 Okenwald Ave., Chicago Mrs. F. M. Wolf, Vice Chairman 483 N. Kellogg St., Galesburg Mrs. 0. H. Crist, Vice Chairman 1302 E. Main St., Danville Sub-committee Mrs. J. T. Fawcett 419 E. Peru St., Princeton Mrs. Wm. B. Chittenden 615 S. 7th St., Springfield Miss Daisy Whiteside R. F. D. #6, Belleville Mrs. C. W. Leffingwell 222 N. 16th St., Quincv Mrs. Charles L. Hill 403 Prospect, Freeport Mrs. Leslie Cranston 217 S. Mulberry St., Du Quoin Miss Aimee Lyf ord 406 Prospect, Elgin Mrs. Benjamin Weir 6th St., Charleston ^ ' » • a« 96 Illinois State History Ellis Island Mrs. David S. Lansden, Chairman 2911 Elm St., Cairo Mrs. Chas. Dewey Henry Mrs. Edwin Hedrick 30 Melrose Ave., Kenilworth Mrs. 0. C. Thompson Lawrenceville Miss Margaret McCrory 1303 Jackson St., Charleston Miss Maude Maddox 402 W. Jefferson St., Clinton Mrs. J. E. Kemp 701 E. Prospect St., Kewanee Mrs. Elliott T. Austin Sterling Mrs. C. N. McCumber Lewiston Mrs. Wasson M. Stanly R. F. D. #2, East Alton Foreign Relations Mrs. Charles W. Pflager, Chairman 701 Judson Ave., Evanston Mrs. Frank H. Fey 518 Division St., Morris Mrs. George T. Page Ambassador Hotel, Chicago Mrs. Thomas J. Newbill 234 S. Brainard Ave., La Grange Mrs. H. Pringle Williams 3220 Linden Place, East St. Louis Mrs. J. Irvin Dunn 2611 Holbrook Ave., Cairo Mrs. Lorin Hall 406 W. 11th St., Steding Mrs. F. R. Dove Shelby ville Mrs. Orra Beaver Roseville Mrs. Duane Lawton Plymouth Mrs. Isaac Rawlings 1529 S. Park Ave., Springfield Mrs. Leslie Snell 1404 N. Franklin St., Danville Mrs. Wm. H. Britigan 6950 Euclid Ave., Chicago Genealogical Research Mrs. Melville C. Chatten, Chairman 1025 Dinsmore Road, Winnetka The Registrar of each Chapter in the State is a member of this committee Girl Home Makers Mrs. John T. Lansden, Chairman Rochelle Mrs. Edward Ericksen, Vice Chairman Hoopeston Historical and Literary Reciprocity Mrs. G. W. Byers, Chairman Inman Hotel, Champaign Mrs. G. D. Warnsing Petersburg Mrs. A. E. Van Pelt Victoria Mrs. Mary Peters Stockton Miss Julia Strawn Henry Mrs. Mary B. Crawford Waukegan Miss Grace L. Young Box 173, Augusta Mrs. A. L. Kirkwood Lawrenceville Mrs. Elmer Whitford Farina Mrs. B. H. Green Anna Mrs. Mary B. Coultrap Naperville Daughters of the American Revolution 97 Historical Prize Essay Contest Miss Georgia L. Osborne, Chairman Continental Building, Springfield Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck Grand View Drive, Peoria Mrs. Pleasant T. Chapman Vienna Mrs. William J. Sweeney 816 20th St., Rock Island Historical Research and Preservation of Records Mrs. W. T. Scott, Chairman Willrose Farm, Chrisman The Historian of each Chapter in the State is a member of this committee Illinois Room in Memorial Continental Hall Mrs. William Butterworth, Chairman Hillcrest, Moline Mrs. Samuel W. Earle Memorial Continental Hall, Washington Mrs. John H. Hanley 724 W. Broadway, Monmouth Mrs. Frank J. Bowman 207 8th Ave., Sterling Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck Grand View Drive, Peoria Mrs. Frank W. Bahnsen 1720 22nd St., Rock Island Mrs. John C. Ames 212 S. Monroe St., Streator Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker 3010 32nd St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Legislative Mrs. Martin Strand, Chairman 1604 Euclid Ave., Chicago Heights Mrs. Mark D. Batchelder Park Side Drive, Peoria Mrs. F. L. Moss 317 Sutherland Ave., Paris Mrs. Arista B. Williams 4435 Magnolia Ave., Chicago Mrs. J. L. Van Gundy 201 South Tenth St.. Monmouth Mrs. Alta Walker 810 E. Calhoun St., Macomb Mrs. S. A. Frazier Centralia Mrs. A. H. Nichols Dixon Mrs. R. C. Erickson Pontiac Mrs. F. E. Deadman 309 N. Austin Blvd., Chicago Mrs. Flo J. Miller Monticello Mrs. James W. Hamill 600 Mascontah Ave.. Belleville Magazine Miss Mable Beeman, Chairman 905 N. Madison St., Litchfield Mrs. J. D. Lightbody 450 Drexel Ave., Glencoe Miss Mary L. Horton Rockport Mrs. Oscar R. Ziff Sycamore Mrs. Gertrude Wilson 408 N. Hazel St., Danville Miss Ellen Evans . Knoxville Mrs. Wendell P. Kay 504 S. 4th St., Watseka Mrs. E. B. Bentley 520 W. Adams St., Clinton Miss Dora T. Alexander Charleston Mrs. Margaret Taylor Harrisburg ^9m»^*- ♦ •'#^- . . \V«»-,»^ - - - , . ^ '#-••« 98 Illinois State History Manual for Immigrants Mrs. Harry Blount, Chairman 723 Lincoln St., Evanston Mrs. Charles Dawdy Greenville Mrs. Lynn Barnes 333 W. Eldorado St.. Decatur Mrs. Alvah Perry 743 E. Oak St., Kankakee Mrs. George Bayne Macomb Mrs. S. Fay Rishel Cambridge Mrs. W. D. McMaster Belvidere Mrs. M. B. Harland 907 W. Oregon St., Urbana Mrs. Bernard J. Walter Mt. Carmel Mrs. H. L Stevens Tamaroa Memorial Carolane Scott Harrison Mrs. J. W. Riggs, Chairman 1307 N. Main St., Bloomington Mrs. Sain T. Welty 1508 E. Washington St., Bloomington Mrs. Carl Vrooman Bloomington Mrs. Charles W. Shippey Hotel Windemere, Chicago Mrs. James H. Stansfield.1461 Rhode Island Ave., N. W. Washington, D. C. Mrs. W. A. Rodenberg 3501 Macomb Ave., Washington, D. C. Mrs. Frederick Lay 103 W. Prospect St., Kewanee Mrs. Harry Ainsworth Braeface, Moline Miss Carrie Lingo 4901 Kimbark Ave., Chicago Mrs. Frederick J. Dickson 5203 Blackstone Ave., Chicago Miss Ella F. Clark 216 S. Douglas St., Peoria Mrs. James S. King 1223 S. Grand Ave., W. Springfield Mrs. E. B. Newcomer 130 College Ave., Carthage Memorial Continental Hall Library Mrs. Fred Ball, Chairman 319 S. Madison St., Clinton The Librarian of each Chapter in the State is a member of this Committee National Defense Mrs. Vinton E. Sisson, Chairman 5456 Ferdinand St., Chicago Mrs. Julian G. Goodhue, Vice Chairman 2714 Thayer St., Evanston Mrs. H. D. Bunnell, Vice Chairman. .1503 E. Washington St., Bloomington Mrs. Walter Gunn 1124 Sheridan St., Danville Mrs. Don Hoover 505 N. 8th St., Quincy Mrs. H. L. Chaplin 406 Broadway, Sterling Mrs. George H. Sheldon 841 21st St., Rock Island Mrs. Harvey Smith 2311 Lincoln Ave.. East St. Louis Mrs. Delwin M. Campbell, Vice Chairman 7130 Coles Ave., Chicago Mrs. Lucy M. Robertson Petersburg Mrs. E. G. Snodgrass 308 N. Pine Ave., Chicago Mrs. J. P. Schuh Cairo Mrs. G. Hill Smith 1138 N. Cherry St., Galesburg Mrs. A. B. Sheadle Rochelle Mrs. Frank H. Hays 506 Calhoun St., Morris Mrs. Oscar B. Fly 309 N. 10th St., Mt. Vernon Mrs. Madeline B. Smith 1039 W. Macon St., Decatur Daughters of the American Revolution 99 Mrs. C, B. Newcomer 130 College Ave., Carthage Mrs. H. H. Braucher 907 S. Busey Ave., Urbana Mrs. H. E. Shinn Mattoon Miss Etta C. Parkinson 323 Mulberry St., Mt. Carmel Mrs. A. Don Stocker 1201 State, Alton Mrs. James S. King 1223 S. Grand Ave., W. Springfield Mrs. La Vara Hannum Downers Grove Mrs. C. W. Williams 774 Downer Place, Aurora Mrs. L. A. Cranston Du Quoin Mrs. Frederick A. Stowe 209 S. Greenwood, Peoria Organization of Chapters Mrs. William J. Sweeney, Chairman 816 20th St., Rock Island Mrs. Samuel D. McKeeny 1121 S. 6th St., Alton Mrs. Fred Ball 319 S. Madison St., Clinton Mrs. Frank H. Keith 126 S. Broadway, Joliet Patriotic Education Miss Sarah Maria Fairbank, Chairman 216 Caldwell St., Jacksonville Mrs. George Monroe, Vice Chairman in charge of Schools and Col- leges 614 E. Front St., Bloomington Mrs. E. J. Lake 703 W. Park Ave., Champaign Mrs. Arthur W. Lammers 2255 Orrington Ave., Evanston Mrs. Frank Deadman 309 N. Austin Blvd., Chicago Mrs. R. M. Hampton 406 E. Oak St., Watseka Mrs. M. L. Duffy Salem Miss Mary E. Beatty 131 N. 12th St., Quincy Mrs. Jessie Spenseley Galena Mrs. Charles E. Wilkinson 1611 N. Vermilion St., Danville Miss Lucy D. Evans 1811 7th Ave., Moline Miss Irene Giberson 2329 Central Ave., Alton Mrs. John D. Frazer 618 Hamilton St., Lockport Mrs. Genevra W. Craig Lewiston Mrs. I. L. Foulon 608 Washington Place, East St. Louis Mrs. Walter S. Lamon Paris Mrs. W. J. Luthringer Petersburg Preservation of Historic Spots Mrs. Thomas O. Perry, Chairman 721 Erie St., Oak Park Miss Alta M. Speulda, Vice Chairman 1328 Homes Ave., Springfield Miss March Thoma Belleville Mrs. D. G. Bale Galena Mrs. F. P. Auld Shelbyville Mrs. Thomas Daly 419 Sherry St., Mt. Carmel Mrs. Pleasant T. Chapman Vienna Miss Emma Virginia Means 1111 Grove St., Bloomington Mrs. J. Earl McCrery 305 N. 2nd St., Monmouth Mrs. H. C. Strite 212 N. Park, Streator Mrs. L. L. Woodworth 882 Spring St., Quincy Mrs. Franz Castle 80 S. State St., Elgin ■••^% » » WW'M • 100 Illinois State History Publicity Mrs. A. S. Kazmark, Chairman 1489 W. Wood St., Decatur Mrs. Franklin M. Miller, Vice Chairman 50 Cedar St., Chicago Miss Josephine Boylan 717 E. 25th St., East St. Louis Mrs. L. Fay Danforth 2311 Pine St., Cairo Mrs. Lyman H. Mangas 404 Tremont St., Lincoln Mrs. Leonard Ockert Rosev ille Mrs. C. D. Rogers Sycamore Mrs. Frank H. Fey 518 Division St., Morris Mrs. Otto Dunbar 515 E. Washington St., Macomb Mrs. Frank Ricketts Charleston Mrs. Walter H. Acheson 412 W. North St., Danville Mrs. J. R. Rigg 1418 Clinton Blvd., Bloomington Real Daughters Mrs. Victor Wiseman, Chairman 1117 8th St., Lawrenceville Mrs. Noble C. Shum.wav 4427 N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago Mrs. S. S. Boyle ' Marissa Mrs. Hannah E. Buckley Knoxville Mrs. Mary Beard Augusta Mrs. Beatrice Crawford Anna Mrs. Katherine H. Mclntyre Mattoon Mrs. Grace Wallbridge Hoopeston Mrs. Joseph E. Gordon 1734 Cumberland St., Rockford Miss Ida M. Freeman Ottawa Mrs. E. L. Pegram 467 W. William St., Decatur Revision of State By-laws Mrs. Frank W. Bahnsen, Chairman 1720 22nd St., Rock Island Mrs. Frank J. Bowman 207 8th Ave., Sterhng Mrs. Charles E. Herrick 3809 Ellis Ave., Chicago Revolutionary Relics for Memorial Continental Hall Mrs. Mattie C. Miller, Chairman 514 S. 5th St., Effingham Mrs. William R. Taylor 105 S. Main St., Hamsburg Mrs. J. C. Brook Stronghurst Mrs. David J. Pfeffers 218 Downer Place, Aurora Mrs. Dudley T. Mervine 103 S. Kensington Ave., La Grange Mrs. Eldo Wright Plymouth Mrs. 0. A. Taylor Tuscola Mrs. R. D. Dugan 1601 S. Park Ave., Springfield Mrs. Mary Peters Stockton Mrs. J. C. Maxwell Robinson Miss Ida Woodrow Pontiac Mrs. H. H. Gugler 719 Naperville Road, Wheaton Mrs. Arthur Brogue 3321 Kenilworth Ave., Berwyn Sons and Daughters of the Republic Mrs. G. C. Parks, Chairman Anna Mrs. E. C. Riggen 813 N. 24th St., East St. Louis Mrs. Roy A. Parmer Cambridge Mrs. John Early 1302 National Ave., Rockford Mrs. Fred G. Campbell 1645 Greenleaf Ave., Chicago w::>^^Zv::.-^;;d-vvv:;!::;^Nv^^!'!!!^-:^^ Jl^^ t Daughters of the American Revolution 101 Mrs. Daniel Hogan 5 May wood Place, Danville Mrs. M. A. Pease 709 E. Grove, Bloomington Miss Deila P. Miller 116 N. Garfield Ave., Peoria Mrs. E. A. Lecour 745 S. Chicago, Kankakee Mrs. O. A. Taylor Tuscola State Flag and Souvenir Mrs. Nevin C. Lescher, Chairman 215 W. Tompkins St., Galesburg Mrs. E. R. Everett 435 N. Kellogg St., Galesburg State Year Book Mrs. James H. White, Chairman 311 Henry St., Geneseo Mrs. William J. Sweeney. 816 20th St., Rock Island Transportation Mrs. Raymond G. Kimbell, Chairman 422 Forest Ave., Wilmette ILLINOIS CHAIRMEN AND VICE CHAIRMEN OF NATIONAL COMMITTEES National Officer Mrs. Samuel William Earle, Chicago Recording Secretary General National Chairmen Preservation of Historic Spots Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck Grand View Drive, Peoria Caroline E. Holt Scholarship Fund Mrs. Harold S. Dickerson 1621 Ridge Ave., Evanston D. A. R. Student Loan Fund Mrs. Eli Dixson, Roseville Vice Chairmen Constitution Hall Building Mrs. Charles E. Herrick 3809 Ellis Ave., Chicago Constitution Hall Finance Mrs. Raymond W. Stevens "The Meadows," Highland Park Constitution Hall Advisory Mrs. William Butterworth Hillcrest, Moline Foreign Relations Mrs. Harold S. Dickerson (for China) Mrs. Arthur O'Neil, 4567 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago Patriotic Lectures and Lantern Slides Mrs. Amedee Michel 7717 Sheridan Road, Chicago National Old Trails Mrs. William T. Scott Willrose Farm, Chrisman D. A. R. Memorial Mrs. William J. Sweeney Rock Island '# •-•>^ • "/ "^-V »'•'•'# ^ 102 Illinois State History The Lincoln Circuit In the autumn of 1914 the Alliance chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Champaign-Urbana invited the officers of the Hoopeston, Danville and Decatur chapters to be their guests, the meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. George Busey, of Urbana, November 11th. For the entertainment of the guests, the Alliance chapter had invited the late Judge Cunningham to give an address on the subject: "The Real Lincoln Highways of Illinois." Judge Cunningham was the last survivor of the lawyers who had traveled the Circuit with Mr. Lincoln. In his address he vividly pictured many interesting incidents of Mr. Lincoln's travels accompanied by Judge David Davis, H. C. Whitney and other law- yers over the virgin prairie, through dense timber, on dusty and often muddy roads. One story told by Judge Cunningham was: "They had been delayed so that it became quite dark, Judge Cunningham and Henry Whitney were with Mr. Lincoln traveling between Danville and Urbana. They were not sure they were on the road, so Mr. Lincoln took the tallow candle lantern and walked ahead to investigate, singing when on the road that his voice might aid the one candle power lantern in helping the horse and driver find the way." Judge Cunningham said his dearest dream was to mark the Lincoln Circuit. So impressed were the Daughters of the American Revolution with the address, that Mrs. Busey moved that Alliance chapter ask the co-opera- tion of Governor Bradford chapter of Danville, Stephen Decatur chapter of Decatur, Springfield chapter and other chapters in marking the roads made so sacred by the foot-steps of Mr. Lincoln. Mrs. E. H. Waldo, regent of Alliance chapter, anxious to begin such noble work, appointed a committee to arrange for another meeting and to arrange to get all chapters of the state interested. The second meeting was held at the Masonic Temple in Champaign. State Regent, Mrs. George Page was present and representatives from many chapters. Judge Cunningham again addressed the Daughters of the American Revolution present, after which Mrs. Waldo appointed Miss Lotte Jones, of Danville, as chairman of a committee to mark the roads from one court house to another in the Eighth Judicial District of Illinois. Mrs. Henry M. Dunlap, Mrs. C. D. Babb and Mrs. George Busey were on the committee. At the State Conference held in Danville in 1917, Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber, of Springfield, gave a report on "Marking the Lincoln Circuit." The work had progressed slowly because of the World War. The committee had arranged to place markers at each county seat, also on the county line. The old Eighth Judicial District was first apportioned by law in 1839, was reapportioned in 1843, 1845, 1847, 1849 and 1853. When the Daugh- ters began this work, it was thought to mark onlj^ the road between Dan- ville and Springfield, which embraced but five counties, namely, Vermilion. Champaign, Piatt, Macon and Sangamon, but on investigation it was found that by the apportionment of 1847, the district comprised fourteen coun- ties, and taking all the counties which had been in the district at one time or another, there were seventeen. The counties of Sanagmon, Tazewell, Woodford, McLean, Logan, DeWitt, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, Edgar, Daughters of the American Revolution 103 Miss Lotte E. Jones INIoultrie. Shelby, Macon, Christian. Menard, Mason and Coles, comprised the Lincoln Circuit. The first court of the term was held in Sangamon and began in March, The lawyers traveled from county seat to county seat with the judge, nearly always in companies of three or four. They usually rode on horseback but Judge David Davis traveled in his buggy. It was necessary to know how much of the road could be clearly identified, so in the summer of 1916, the entire circuit was gone over by Miss Jones and a landscape engineer or expert, Mr. Lyle. In this tour Miss Jones was aided by mem- bers of local chapters or committees. The mag- nitude of the work w^as soon realized, and it seemed best to form an association under the auspices of the State Daughters of the American Revolution, but which include members both men and w^omen who were interested in the work. Accordingly a meeting was held at Urbana, Sep- tember 13, 1916, and such organization was tenta- tively effected, andtemporary officers wereelected. This organization was perfected at a meeting in Danville, November 14. The directors of the Association w^ere representatives from the chapters of the old circuit. Honorary Presidents — Hon. William McKinley, Mrs. F. W. Bahnsen. Officers — President, Judge Franklin Boggs ; Vice President, Mrs. H. E. Chubbuck ; Secretary, Mrs. Jessie PalmerWeber ; Treasurer, Andrew Russel. Executive Committee — Miss Lotte Jones, Chairman, Danville; Dr. Otto L. Schmidt, Chicago; L. J. Freese, Eureka; Mrs. E. H. Waldo, Urbana; Mrs. E. H. Chubbuck, Peoria. Countv Directors — Sangamon County, Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber. Springfield^ Tazewell County, Mrs. W. N. Cattron, Pekin; Woodford County, Mr. L. J. Freese, Eureka ; McLean County, Mrs. J. W. Riggs, Bloomington ; Logan County, Miss Julia Pegram, Lincoln ; DeWitt County, Mrs. G. S. Edmonson, Clinton ; Piatt County, Mr. W. F. Lodge, Monticello ; Champaign County, Mrs. George Busey, Urbana ; Vermilion County, Mrs. Harvey J. Sconce, Sidell, and Mrs. E. J. Boorde, Hoopeston ; Edgar County, Mrs. J. A. Shank, Paris, and Mrs. Wm. T. Scott, Chrisman ; Coles County, Mrs. John Marshall, Charleston, and Miss Emilv Dole Oblinger, Mattoon : Shelby County, Mr. Thomas Shoaff^, Shelbyvifle, and Mrs. F. P. Auld, Shelbyville ; Moultrie County, Judge Sentel, Sullivan ; Macon County, Mrs. E. L. Pegram, Decatur; Christian County, Mrs. I. F. Evans, Taylorville; Menard County, Mrs. S. F. Eastman, Petersburg; Mason County, Mr. Stod- dard, Havana. The above county directors had charge of the marking of their respective counties when the markers were placed. The county seat markers were dedicated in the following cities in 1922 : Springfield, Bloomington, Mt. Pulaski, Clinton, Monticello, Urbana, Danville, Paris, Charleston, Decatur and Petersburg. The county line mark- ers were dedicated later. The following resolution was adopted by the Daughters of the American Revolution in session in their annual conference, held in Danville : Resolved, That the members of the Tw^enty- first Conference, Illinois Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution, heartily endorse the work of the Charleston co. seat Marker C-_' rm-d'm!k • • »^'# •^Jk.F'A'W J 104 Illinois State History work of the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association under the auspices of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Illinois, and pledge it our united and individual, moral and financial support. After the close of the World War, the real work was begun. The Lin- coln Circuit Marking Association had charge of the work of marking the Circuit through the counties not having chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution where chapters were organized, members of the chapter assisted with the work. Financial assistance was received from the Board of Supervisors in most of the counties. It was fitting that this memorial, out in the open, here in the heart of the nation, was financed by the people through the Board of Supervisors, of many counties, for Abraham Lincoln loved the people. The county seat marker was designed by the late Henry Bacon, who was chosen by the govern- ment to design the famous Lincoln Memorial at Washington, D. C. We have in this marker not only Mr. Bacon's design, but the material used was his suggestion ; while the modeling of the tablet was the work of Mr. George Lober, sculptor of New York City. Under the medallion head of Mr. Lincoln are the words : Abraham Lincoln traveled this way when he rode the Circuit of the old Eighth Judicial District, 1847-1859. Below the insignia of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution and the monogram of the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association. The county limit guide post was the work of Mr. Edgar Martin, State Architect. The granite chosen was Green's Landing (Maine), which has been brought to a pointed surface. The Official Programme for the dedication of the county seat markers follows : Unxiiliim IJncciln IMarkcr. Nov. i:!, i;ti':;. \Vm. T. Clark, Edgar Co. on right; Charles Harold, Vermilion Co. on left. Music Band Invocation Address of Welcome Judge Franklin Boggs President Lincoln Marking Association "The Lincoln Circuit" Dr. Otto L. Schmidt President State Historical Society "The Illinois Society, Daughters of the American Revolution" Mrs. H. E. Chubbuck State Regent D. A. R. "Lincoln's Associates on the Circuit" Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber State Historical Librarian Martial Music Symposium "I Knew Abraham Lincoln" Music Address "Abraham Lincoln" Dedication of the Memorial Marker Music Band Daughters of the American Revolution 105 Each year the annual meeting has been held in Danville during the month of November, on the 14th when possible. Mr. Lincoln Weldon, of Bloomington, succeeded Judge P'ranklin Boggs as president of the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association and he in turn was succeeded by Rev. Ira Allen, of LaGrange. Miss Georgia L. Osborne, of Springfield, succeeded the late Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber, as secretary of the organization. Each year the business meeting is followed by the annual banquet. To the banquet are invited all members of the different county commit- tees and other guests. It has been the pleasure of the organization to have present the late Hon. Joseph Cannon, Hon. Joseph Fifer and other state dignitaries. At the 1928 business session, Miss Lotte Jones, of Danville, was elected honorary president for life. Nominated by Mrs. J. E. Robinson of Bloomington. Ill- The officers for the coming year : President, Rev. Ira Allen, LaGrange ; Vice President, Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, Peoria ; Sec- retary, Miss Georgia L. Osborne, Springfield ; Treasurer, Andrew Russel, Jacksonville. The Executive committee remains unchanged, except Dr. Otto L. Schmidt, of Chicago, was made an honorary consulting member for life and Mrs. Wm. T. Scott placed on the committee. The report from the counties at the 1928 annual meeting was interest- ing as the last marker has been placed, the work completed except pur- chasing the ivy for the county seat markers. Mrs. Wm. T. Scott was appointed by the president to purchase the ivy and send the same to the county directors next spring. Completing the work as planned. Just seventeen counties in the state had the honor of marking the circuit of the man who was the crowning glory of Illinois — Abraham Lin- coln, American. Rose M. Scott ■ ■ ■ > ^^^^^^^^^l—^^^^^^—^^^ ■ ■ « •* ^ ^m'm'aX - ^■w^T0 •^Jk.WK^'W t Daughters of the American Revolution 101 Historic Spots Marked by State Daughters of Illinois Fort Massac During the year 1903, the State of Illinois acquired by purchase the site of Old Fort Massac, the first of a series of parks of historic interest to be so acquired. The purchase of this site was accomplished "through the instru- mentality of the Daughters of the American Revolution."^ The honor of interesting the State in the acquisition of Fort Massac belongs to Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, then Vice-President General of the National Society. FORT MASSAC In accordance with the action of the State Conference in session in Springfield, October 14, 1902, Mrs. Scott presented a petition to the General Assembly of Illinois, asking that the site of Fort Massac be set aside as a State Park and "an act appropriating money to purchase and perpetuate the historic Fort Massac as a State Park" be enacted. - This bill was enacted May 1-5, 1903. It was stipulated in the bill that "the State Regent and two Illinois Daughters should be members of a board of trustees * * * for the regulation and preservation of the property aforesaid." The bill also "authorized the erection by the Illinois organizations of the Daughters of the American Revolution and their asso- ciates in the nation at large, a monument commemorative of the history of Old Fort Massac."^ 108 Illinois State History The dedication of the park and the unveihng and dedication of the monument occurred November 5, 1908, in the presence of over 5,000 people. Virginia was represented by the State Regent, Mrs. S. W. Jamison, who brought with her a copy of the commission from Patrick Henry to Clark with instructions for the expedition into the Illinois country. Mrs. Scott presided and Governor Deneen and other State officials were present. The monument itself is a tall and well proportioned shaft of granite. On each of the four sides of the monument near the top is the insignia of one of the four countries to which this region has owed allegiance, Spain, France, England, the United States of America. Near the base is a bronze tablet on which is a bas-relief of the head of George Rogers Clark. Below the relief is this inscription: "In memory of George Rogers Clark and his faithful companions in arms, who by their enterprise, courage, devotion and sagacity won the Illinois country for the Commonwealth of Virginia and so for the American Union. This monument has been erected in the name of a grateful people by the Illinois Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution." As time is reckoned in the United States, Fort Massac is entitled to the epithet "old" for, if we may trust tradition, its history begins with the visit of DeSoto and his men in 1542 when they built a temporary shelter to protect themselves from the Indians. Its authentic history begins with the establishment of a trading post by the French in 1702. The fort was built in 1757 by the French under the direction of Captain Charles Phillip Aubrey. It passed by treaty to the British in 1763 and remained in their possession until occupied by George Rogers Clark on June 24, 1778. On June 25, 1928, the Daughters of the American Revolution of the Tenth Division presented a pageant and patriotic program in honor of the sesqui-centennial of the advent of George Rogers Clark with the American flag in the Illinois country. "The land about Fort Massac was reserved by the United States gov- ernment until 1839. That year a commission appointed to select a location for a western armory, visited Fort Massac. When they returned to Wash- ington they recommended Fort Massac as the best location for an armory in the West. For some cause, however, the armory was located at Rock Island and the land about Fort Massac offered for sale." [Publication No. 8 of the Illinois State Historical Library, p. 51.] Starved Rock Park Starved Rock Park is unquestionably the most picturesque of all the State parks in Illinois. It comprises about 900 acres on the Illinois River about midway between Ottawa and LaSalle. It was purchased in 1911. During the State Regency of Mrs. George Lawrence, the Illinois Daughters erected a flag staff on the summit of Starved Rock and on June 14, 1913, a "State Rally" was called at Starved Rock and the flag of the United States of America was unfurled and presented to the State. Mrs. Lawrence made the presentation and Hon. Charles F. Cline acting for Governor Dunne accepted for the State. Mrs. Frederick Bowes, of the Chicago Chapter, was chairman of the State committee.^ "'Parks and Memorials, of the State of Illinois, 1905," p. 14. '"Publication No. 8 of the Illinois State Historical Library," pp. 294-298. ■'Ibid. 'From original programs and other authentic material in the library of the Chicago Chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution 109 The early history of IHinois chisters around Starved Rock. Joliet and Marquette passed by this site on their return from the exploration of the Mississippi in 1673, and LaSalle and Tonti spent the winter of 1682 on the rock when they built a storehouse and dwelling which they encircled with a palisade of logs. They named their fortification Fort St. Louis in honor of their king. Here they organized the Indians, nearly twenty thousand souls, into friendly allies and here in this "terrestrial paradise" LaSalle hoped to end his days. It was on this rock that the Illini, the "men" of Illinois as they called themselves, met their tragic fate being beseiged and slowly starved to death by the Pottawattomies. Pierre Menard On December 3, 1919, the State officers of Illinois visited the former home of Pierre Menard, in Kaskaskia, and placed upon it a bronze tablet with the following inscription: "The Home of Pierre Menard, First Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, 1818-1822. Here he died June 13, 1844. This tablet was placed by the Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution, October, 1919." The tablet, the gift of the State Regent, Mrs. Sarah Bond Hanley, was presented by her and was unveiled by Miss Genevieve Davidson, daughter of Mrs. Charles E. Davidson of Greenville. Hon. Henry D. Baker, of Alton, was the speaker. The Menard home was built in 1802 and was situated on the east side of the Kaskaskia River on high ground and it alone of all the homes of the early pioneers in this city has escaped the ravages of the Mississippi. Pierre Menard held many important offices in the State. He was ap- pointed United States Justice and Member of the Court of Common Pleas. He was sent as a delegate to the Territorial Legislature at Vincennes in 1803. He was buried at Kaskaskia but his remains were later transferred to the bluff near Garrison Hill Cemetery. The grave has been marked by the Daughters of 1812. During the sessions of the Fifty-fifth General Assembly, Hon. Sarah Bond Hanley, State Senator from the 32nd Senatorial District, introduced a bill providing for the purchase of the Pierre Menard home and some of its furnishings. The bill passed without a dissenting vote and the purchase of the property will be concluded as soon as legal matters are settled. It will form one of the memorial parks belonging to the State. Mrs. T. 0. Perry, State Chairman of Historic Spots Daughters of the American Revolution 111 National Old Trails Road In song and pageant and with fitting words, Vandalia and Illinois unveiled and dedicated Friday, October 26, 1928, "The Madonna of the Trail," a memorial erected by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, as a shrine to the pioneer mothers of the covered wagon days, who nutured a nation upon the prairies. From Cairo to Rock Island, within the state, and from surrounding states came the members of the Society. As East met West, in the pageant, the wagons were driven off the street and the persons taking part filed into the court house yard and grouped themselves to the right and left of the statute to form a back ground for Miss Columbia's Court. To make it a colorful event, in the parade were covered wagons repre- senting those that came from the East in 1820, meeting the Indians, Trap- pers and Outlaws from the West. The National Chairman, Mrs. Moss, and Regent of Illinois, Mrs. Sweeney, and other Daughters were taken to the scene of the pageant in a stage coach. The entire celebration was along pioneer lines. The program of the afternoon was given from a platform erected before the memorial. Mr. Joseph C. Burtschi, president of the Chamber of Commerce, presided. The opening number on the program of the after- noon, w^as songs by the children, led by Mrs. Paul Bolman. In a brief introductory speech, Mr. Burschi related the history of the founding of Vandalia. "On March 3, 1819, the United States Government granted to the State of Illinois four sections of land for a seat of Government for twenty years. The legislature of Illinois at Kaskaskia appointed five Com- missioners to select the site and while maneuvering along the west bank of the Kaskaskia river one of them shot a deer and while eating of the venison they decided upon the site, and the State House built in 1836 stands on the spot where the deer fell." Mr. Frank A. Davis, of Rosedale, Kansas, secretary of the National Old Trails Road Association was the next speaker. Again the voices of the children rose in an old time song after which Mr. Burtschi introduced Mrs. John Trigg Moss, chairman of the National Old Trails Road Commit- tee of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, under whose direction the memorials were planned and placed along the high- way in the states that it crosses. Mr. Burtschi accepted the memorial for the city of Vandalia and Mrs. William J. Sweeney accepted the memorial for the Illinois Daughters. Greetings from the President General of the National Society D. A. R., Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, Washington, D. C, were read by Mrs. Samuel W. Earle, Secretary General, and was followed by Miss Hattie Niel who sang "Illinois," introducing a verse to Vandalia. In a few well chosen words, Mr. Burtschi introduced Mrs. Olivia Whiteman, honored descendant of one of the first settlers of Vandalia, who knew Lincoln personally and played with his children. To her was given the honor of drawing the cords that unveiled the statue, while bands played and the crowd sang, with motion picture cameras recording the event, the covering was drawn aside from the Madonna of the Trail. '» •-4^ • '••^/•-^*\» • •V^J 112 Illinois State History The memorial, eighteen feet in height, stands as a reminder to the present generation of the sacrifices made by the pioneer mothers, and the appreciation of a grateful people. The trail has now become a road; For gone at last is the frontier, And the steady tread of the wagon train, Of the strong, sturdy pioneer. When seeking space and beauty far. Life and progress must ever stray. The tourist flings unnumbered miles aside As he travels along the paved highway. But over the hills and valleys. The pioneers had sown the seed For the harvest of roads we reap today. Abundant for our need. The National Old Trails Road was conceived by George Washington in 1785. Financed by Act of Congress admitting Ohio into the Union, 1802. Established by Act of Congress in 1806. Established and extended by Congress to Santa Fe, Mexico, 1825. Its Restoration and Construction advocated in 1907. Taken over and named "National Old Trails Road" in the convention at Kansas City, Missouri, in 1912. The section from Santa Fe to Soroco, New Mexico, a distance of one hundred and fifty miles, is the oldest road in America. From Washington to Los Angeles is 3,096 miles, the road passes through 411 cities, towns and villages. In 1755 Gen. Braddock was sent to the colonies, with Col. Washington as aid, the troops marched to Fort DuQuesne, setting out from George- town, then in Maryland. In order to transport his troops Gen. Braddock widened into a road the trail which had been blazed by Washington and Gist. This section is known as Braddock's road and the present highway from Washington to Cumberland is substantially over the same road. With this road opened, the westward tide of emigration increased until before 1800 an immense trade had been established. In 1786 Albert Gallatin suggested the national government construct a road from Cumberland to Missouri. The demand was so great in 1806 Congress approved the extension and construction of this road as far as St. Louis. This section was then and is now known as the Cumberland road. In 1804 two sons of Daniel Boone blazed the trail from St. Louis to Boone's Lick. This section is known as Boone's Lick road. At each point along the old trails, the end of the trail was the end of civilization, but adventurous spirits continued farther west. In 1822 Capt. William Becknell, with a party of thirty men, made the first successful trading expedition to Santa Fe, even then in a foreign country. This section is called the Santa Fe trail. In 1846, Gen. Kearney marching his small army over a part of the Cumberland road. The Boon's Lick road and the Santa Fe trail, captured Santa Fe. Then on through what is Arizona into California and up the coast, captured San Diego and Monterey, the capital, bringing under Federal control the state of California. This road is more than eleven hundred miles long and is called Kearney's road. Thus we have a road from the tide waters of the Atlantic across the continent to the Pacific, a large portion of which was opened by the Federal government for military Daughters of the American Revolution 113 ^o TTriripr fhp authoritv of Congress the road was surveyed and Sken o .r'is a national i"ad from Washington to St. Louis Missouri. T f!v fhP Kparnev trail became a "national" road and being based upon thes "old^m 'Ms pr^^^^^^^^^ called the National Old Trails Road, and hSe is none Uke it either in its national characteristic or historic interest. The last work done by the government was on the bridge at \andalia over the Kaskaskia river, just one hundred years ago. Monument at Van.lalia, National Old Trails Road The monuments placed in each state, by the Daughtei^ of the Ameri- can Revolution are memorials to the Pioneer women who itht^^^^^^ men carried civilization from the Atlantic to ^^e Pacific ancUl^^ic^ugh ^^ho.e patriotic action the flag of our country now floats o^el a united peopie across the continent. ^ , /-.i • ^-p Mrs William T. Pace, of Mt. Vernon, was the first State Chairman of lUinois for National Old Trails Road, 1920-1921. - • •' ..VW%^'\ V<,V4\''»''^/ 114 Illinois State History Miss Louise Hull, of Salem, was Chairman for Illinois, 1921-1925. During this time the National Society was trying to decide on a definite plan for marking the National Old Trails Road. While Miss Hull was chairman 8156.35 was paid as each member in Illinois was requested to pay 10 cents. Mrs. William T. Scott was State Chairman, 1925-1927, when 8564.60 was paid by the chapters. By 1928 the design of the "Madonna of the Trail" was selected. Mrs. Charles E. Davidson was the last State Chairman and during her regime the 870.00 remaining unpaid was cared for and the Illinois appor- tionment was turned to the National Society. Vandalia was considered the most historic spot on the 172 miles of the road in Illinois by the IHinois Daughters. The old state house where Lin- coln and Douglas were familiar figures, resounds with the early history of the state and in the choir loft of the Presbyterian church hangs the small bell, the first, to call a protestant congregation together for the worship of God in Illinois. Vandalia was accepted by the National Chairman as the most historic site in Illinois of the National Old Trails Road. Following the completion of the work of setting the memorial came the great day for the unveiling when 10,000 people were present. A reception followed the unveiling for all visiting Daughters of the American Revolution, in the Roof Garden of Hotel Evans. The Benjamin Mills Chapter D. A. R. was the hostess chapter at the reception. In the receiving line were Mrs. John Trigg Moss, National Chairman of N. 0. T. R. ; Mrs. William J. Sweeney, State Regent of Illinois ; Mrs. Samuel W. Earle, Recording Secretary General ; Mrs. Samuel D. McKeeny, State Vice Regent of Illinois; Mrs. William T. Scott, State Historian and National Vice Chairman for Illinois N. 0. T. R. Committee. Mrs. Eli Dixson, Na- tional Chairman of Student Loan Fund ; Mrs. E. E. Schnepp, Regent of Benjamin Mills chapter, Greenville, and others of the chapter, Mrs. Bess Moss, Vice Regent ; Mrs. Frank Watson, Mrs. Charles Dawdy, Mrs. Louise Morey and Miss Emma Colcord. Mrs. James B. Cranshaw, State Regent of Indiana, and many Missouri Daughters were present. The Camp Fire girls assisted with the serving, while Mrs. Benjamin Perkins, Mrs. H. J. Gochenour and Mrs. George Houston cared for the registration and badges. The twelve states through which this road passes are: Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Arizona, California and New Mexico. The Madonna of the Trail Tis evening, the prairie schooner is standing still, While the oxen graze on the nearby hill ; By the side of the trail the camp fire gleams. It pierces the darkness with its bright, cheery beams. When supper is over, the mother turns To the care of the children ; still, the camp fire burns. She lulls her baby to dreamland and dreams. Listening to howling of wolves and the panther's screams. The men blazed the trails in their onward quest. But without such women could not have made the west ; With privations rare, they faced problems so Their eyes with courage seemed to glow. Daughters op the American Revolution 115 Each pioneer woman, a devoted mother and wife, In the wilderness and wanderings spent her life; A life of heroism and devotion sublime. Unexampled fidelity of that time. Along "Old Trails" unscathed by worldly schemes, The men seeing visions ; the women dreaming dreams ; For those pioneer women who knew not the word fail, What could be more fitting than "The Madonna of the Trail?" For in that long ago, with that wonderful gift, which is called intu- ition, the women of the land said to the men at their firesides, "For the children's sake let us journey to the westward." So from New England's storm bound coast, from the flower decked south-land, from the sunrise to the sunset gates, the feet of the pioneer woman made the path for civilization to tread. Her courage was the incentive. Over hill and through valley, across the vast prairie stretches she journeyed, and un- conquered by every peril, she reached the haven where she would be and planted there the sanctuary of home. She it was who "brought from out the bosom of the peerless west the younger states." She it was who sheltered all the way, the flag that Washington had planted on the ram- parts of the Constitution. She it was who added new jewels to the con- stellation of stars. The Pioneer Mother of the Covered Wagon Days. Rose Moss Scott Daughters of the American Revolution 117 Illinois Room ^ Memorial Continental Hall Washington, D. C. During the Illinois State meeting held in Washington, D. C, April 18, 1905, Mrs. E. S. Walker of Springfield moved that Mrs. Hickox, of Spring- field, be made chairman of a committee of her own choice, to interview Mrs. Sternberg in regard to the securing of a front room at Continental Hall, by the chapters of Illinois. Seconded by Mrs. Torbet, of Chicago and carried. At a called meeting at Continental Hall, April 20, 1905, a report was given by Mrs. Hickox, in regard to securing a front room in Continental Hall. It was found necessary to make a deposit to secure the refusal of the room, until after the State Conference in June. A motion was made by Mrs. James Walker, of Chicago, to deposit 8100.00 to secure the refusal of the room. Seconded by Mrs. William Evers of Quincy. The motion was carried and Mrs. Hickox instructed to make the deposit. At the Illinois State Conference held in Monmouth, June 1, 1905, Mrs. E. S. Walker, of Springfield, asked the privilege of reporting the matter of lUinois furnish- ing a front corner room in Memorial Continental Hall ; report heard and the following motion offered by Mrs. Walker: I move that Illinois pledges $1500.00 to furnish a front corner room in Continental Hall. Seconded by Mrs. Becker, of Chicago. The question carried. Through the foresight and energy of these noble women, Illinois came into possession of the beautiful southeast corner room on the first floor, known as the Illinois Room. Of necessity this room was used as an office until the completion of the new office building, but has now reverted to its original purpose. The room was redecorated and has been handsomely furnished through the generosity of individual Daughters and Chapters. The soft coloring of the walls, the pastel shades of the oriental rug and the brocade hangings, presented by Mrs. La Verne Noyes, Chicago, through the Chicago Chapter, furnished a perfect background for the generous gifts of loyal Illinois Daughters. On entering the room the portraits of the two Presidents General from Illinois, Mrs. Adali E. Stevenson and Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, seem to greet you, and on the table rests the silver bowl given to Mrs. Scott by the Daughters of Illinois in 1910, and loaned by her daughters, which during the Congress is kept filled with flowers giving fragrance as well as beauty. The furniture in the room consists of a mahogany desk given by Mrs. Charles LaPorte, through the Peoria Chapter. A much prized gift which will endure as a memorial to the generous giver. A brass fender and fire set, given in 1925 by the Kaskaskia Chapter complete the beauty of the fireplace and mantle, where rests three crystal candelabra given by Mrs. Block and above the large mantel mirror, pre- sented by Rebecca Parke Chapter, Galesburg. On the left of the entrance is the secretary presented by the General Henry Dearborn Chapter of Chicago. On this secretary is a guest book in which each Illinois Daughter is invited to place her name and Chapter when in Washington. The 1778 gilt curtain tie backs given by Mrs. Mattie White Poole, Moline, through the Moline Chapter, are admired by all vis- B-m't.y ' • ^^v •MJL.r^'vr M 118 Illinois State History itors. The Benjamin Reeve floor clock, one hundred and thirty-five years old, and still counting time, was the gift of the Chicago Chapter; the tilt top table, once owned by William Penn was the gift of Mrs. Susan Gibbons Duvall, Chicago Chapter and the John Paul Jones chest, presented by Copeland P. Jones through Mrs. Susan G. Duvall, of the Chicago Chapter, are other prized possessions of the Illinois Room. Over all gleams the crystal chandelier given by Mrs. Willard Block of the Chicago Chapter. A mahogany framed engraving "Franklin at Court of St. James" was the gift of Mrs. Alice Bradford Wiles, through the Chicago Chapter and a Sheraton sofa and arm chairs the gift of Mrs. William Butterworth, Mo- line, of Mary Little Deere Chapter. A colored print, "Lady Washington's Reception" was purchased by the Illinois Society. A finishing touch which lends to the Illinois room distinction and individuality is the white silk Illinois State Flag, presented by Mr. George A. Lawrence, of Galesburg in memory of his wife, a past State Regent of Illinois. Photographs of pieces of furniture or gifts should be sent, so the Art Committee can pass on them as only real antiques are accepted. When attending the Congress, and in the Ilhnois Room, visitors from other states speak in admiration of the furnishings, — an Illinois Daughter is filled with pride. Rose Moss Scott Daughters of the American Revolution 119 How to Become a Member Any woman is eligible for membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution who is not less than eighteen years of age and who is descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty to the cause of American Independence, served as a sailor or as a soldier or civil officer in one of the several Colonies or States, or in the United Colonies or States, or as a recognized patriot, or rendered material aid thereto ; provided the applicant is personally acceptable to the Society. Family tradition alone in regard to the services of an ancestor, unac- companied by proof, will not be considered. The applicant must be indorsed by at least two members of the So- ciety. Those joining through Chapters should have the signatures of the officers on the first page of their application, and those joining as members at large must be indorsed by the State Regent. The Genealogy from each ancestor should be clearly made out and attested. The record of but one ancestor should be submitted as the original application, and a charge of S3. 00 is made for the verification of each additional record. The initiation fee is five dollars, which includes the cost of the Cer- tificate of membership. The annual dues of a member of a Chapter shall be two dollars, of a member at large, five dollars, payable in advance. The fee and dues (check or money order, never cash) should accompany the application papers, and should be sent to the Treasurer General, Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, D. C. The annual dues are payable in advance, on or before January 1st. A member who has been admitted by the National Society on or after July 1st in any year shall not be required to pay dues the next succeeding calen- dar year. One dollar of the dues collected from each member of a Chapter shall be sent by the Chapter Treasurer to the Treasurer General on or before January 1st of each year. The whole amount of annual dues of a member at large shall be sent by her to the Treasurer General on or before January 1st of each year. One hundred dollars paid at one time as dues by a member shall make her a life member and shall exempt her from further dues, except such as may be levied by the Chapter of which she is a member. One-half of this amount shall be sent to the Treasurer General and one-half retained by the Chapter to which the member belongs. The whole amount of the life membership fee of a member at large shall be sent by her to the Treasurer General. How TO Obtain Proofs Every effort is made by the Registrar General to verify the applica- tions through the published records. If, however, the ancestor's service cannot be proved in Washington, it will be necessary for the applicant to send a certified copy from the State, County or Town Records. The cer- tificate v/ill be returned to the applicant as soon as the ancestor's service is verified. Old Commisidons, certified copies or certified photographs of Com- missions can verify an ancestor's service; so can old letters or certified ■v^ry •M.AJTVW^ J 120 Illinois State History copies of old letters proving service. Extracts from rare historical works that cannot be found in the National Library should always be attested. Each applicant should give name of the State and if possible the county or town from which her ancestor entered the service, also birth- place and place of death. Much information can be found in the yearly reports of this Society; the 3d, 5th, 17th and 21st contain particularly long lists of Revolutionary soldiers. All are useful. These reports can be found in most large libraries and some are obtainable through the Society. For price list, see Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine, which also gives considerable Revo- lutionary and genealogical data. Continental Army. If the ancestor was an officer in the Continental Army his name will probably be found in Heitman's Historical Register. A partial list of the officers and men in the Continental service can be found in Saffel's Revolutionary Record. Pensioners. If the ancestor was a Pensioner and the original Pension Certificate is in the possession of the applicant, she should send a certified copy of such certificate. If she has not the certificate but believes him to have been a Pensioner, she can ascertain by writing to the U. S. Commis- sioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C, and send official statement received with her application papers. Maine. See Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolution, and a list of the Revolutionary soldiers of Maine made and published by the Maine Sons of the American Revolution. New Hampshire. A very fine list of Revolutionary War Rolls has been compiled by Isaac W. Hammond. Vol. 30, New Hampshire State Papers, contains additional data. There are also many valuable town his- tories. If the ancestor's name cannot be found in these volumes, write to the Secretary of State, Concord, N. H. The Vital Records of every town in New Hampshire have been copied and are on file in Office of Registrar, Concord, N. H. ; a small fee is charged for information. Vermont. The Vermont Revolutionary War records have been pub- lished. Vermont Revolutionary Rolls — Goodrich. The first two volumes of the "Governor and Council" give some account of Revolutionary service. Some of the Town Histories contain rosters. Many records are given in the five volumes of Hemenway's Gazeteer. If the service cannot be proved, write to the Adjutant-General, Montpelier. For Vital Records, address Office of Secretary of State, Montpelier. Massachusetts. The record of the Massachusetts soldiers and sailors of the Revolution has been published alphabetically. The "Journals of the Provincial Congress" are published and full of valuable information of the early patriots. Also consult the many volumes of the published Vital Records of towns. Rhode Island. Cowell's "Spirit of '76," index in Vol. 12, Arnold's Vital Records, and Field's "Revolutionary Defenses of Rhode Island" give an account of services, though by no means complete. Returns of Officers are given in Smith's Civil and Military Lists of Rhode Island, with Index Volume. If these authorities are insufficient, write to the Secretary of State, Providence, or to the State Record Commission, Providence, R. I. A complete record of the Revolutionary soldiers is in course of prepara- tion. Connecticut. Consult "Connecticut Men in the Revolution," pub- lished by the State of Connecticut; also Vols.'S and 12 of "Collections of the Connecticut Historical Society." Hoadley's "Public Records of the State of Connecticut" prove civil and military service, though it is some- Daughters of the American Revolution 121 times necessary to write to the State Librarian, the Adjutant-General or to consult the Town Clerks or the Town Histories. The 21st Report of the N, S. D. A. R. contains a list of Revolutionary pensioners who served from Connecticut. The Vital Records of this State are now being published. New York. The Revolutionary Archives, compiled by Berthold Fer- now, Robert's "New York in the Revolution" and supplement to same, are authorities. Mather's "Refugees of 1776 from Long Island to Connecticut" is excellent. If the service cannot be found in these volumes or town his- tories, it will be necessary to write to the Archivist of the State, or to the Comptroller, Albany, N. Y. New Jersey. General Stryker's "Jerseymen in the Revolution" is an excellent roster. The "Minutes of the Provincial Congress and Council of Safety" can be consulted for civil service. If an ancestor's name cannot be found in either of these two volumes, write to the Adjutant-General, Trenton, N. J. Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Archives, 2d, 3d, 5th, 6th and 7th Series, contain the names and services of thousands of Revolutionary soldiers. There are many good Town and County Histories. If the record cannot be found, write to the State Librarian, Harrisburg, Pa. Delaware. The Conolial and Revolutionary Records of Delaware have been published in five volumes. Some names can be found in Scharf 's History of Delaware, and for those that cannot, write to the Secretary of State, Dover. Maryland. The Maryland Archives, Vols. 11, 12, 16, 18 and 22, con- tain civil and military service. Scharf's History of Maryland, Hanson's Old Kent and Saffell's Revolutionary Records can be consulted. Brum- baugh's Maryland Records, 2 volumes, consisting of hitherto unpublished State and Church records, is a most valuable help. Also address the Com- missioner of Land Office, Annapolis, Md., and Maryland Historical Society at Baltimore. Virginia. The Journals of the Virginia House of Delegates for 1833- 1835, inclusive, containing many important lists of Revolutionary officers and soldiers, are excellent. Howe's and Campbell's Histories of Virginia, Bishop Mead's "Old Church and Families," Chalkley's Abstracts of Au- gusta County Records, with the Virginia Historical Magazine, and the William and Mary Quarterly, all contain much valuable information. The Eighth and Ninth Annual Reports of the State Librarian of Virginia contain a list of 40,000 or more names of Revolutionary soldiers. A fairly good roster can be found in Saffell ; lists of Committees are in Force's American Archives, with other records of importance. McAllister's Militia in the Revolutionary War contains the militia of Virginia and West Virginia. Other proof needed may be found by addressing the Virginia State Library, or the Land Office, Richmond, Va. North Carolina. The State Records of North Carolina, Vols. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 22, contain more civil and military service than any other publication ; an index to same has been published. Wheeler's History of North Carolina and Wheeler's "Reminiscences" are excellent authori- ties. The records of the Mecklenburg Declaration and early service can be /ound in Force's American Archives. Thousands of unpublished records of service are on file with the North Carolina Historical Commission, Raleigh, N. C. The Secretary of State or the County Clerks may find additional proof. South Carolina. Ramsay's History of South Carolina is a recognized authority. A list of the officers of the South Carolina Continental Estab- lishment can be found in the Charleston Year Book, 1893, pages 208 to 122 Illinois State History 237. The 4th Volume D. A. R, Reports to the Smithsonian Institution con- tains the roster of General Sumter's Brigade. Much can be found in Gibbes' "Documentary History of South Carolina," in Force's American Archives, Saffell's Revolutionary Record, in four volumes of "Stub En- tries to Indents for Revolutionary Claims," published by the South Caro- lina Historical Commission, and in South Carolina Historical Magazine. There are also many valuable local histories. Georgia. The 3d and 5th D. A. R. Reports to the Smithsonian institu- tion give a long list of Georgia Revolutionary soldiers. The Histories of Georgia by Charles C. Jones, Jr., and by Rev. Wm. Bacon Stevens; His- torical Collections of the Joseph Habersham Chapter, Vols. I, II, and III ; Story of Georgia and the Georgia People, by George G. Smith, D. D.; the Revolutionary Records of Georgia, three volumes, compiled by Allen D. Chandler, and Revolutionary Records of State of Georgia, compiled by Lucian Lamar Knight, all contain lists of Revolutionary soldiers. If an ancestor's service cannot be found, write to the Georgia Historical Society, Savannah. Kentucky. Collins' History of Kentucky has a list of Revolutionary soldiers who settled in Kentucky. The Histories of Lexington, of Green County and the "Bryan Station Memorial" give an account of the early history as well as "The Rear Guard of the Revolution." The 1913 Year Book of the Kentucky Sons of the Revolution contains a list of the Revo- lutionary soldiers and sailors of Virginia to whom the State granted Land Bounty Warrants for their service. Tennessee. Ramsay's Annuals of Tennessee has also a great deal of information of the Revolutionary heroes who crossed the mountains from North Carolina. "The King's Mountain Men," by K. K. White, contains names of many Tennesseeans in the Revolution. Daughters of the American Revolution 123 What the Daughters Do LAST YEAR 162,149 Members and 2,232 Chapters co-operated in the following endeavors National Defense The support of adequate National Defense. The counteracting of subversive influences. This committee — Fii'st, is co-operating with all other agencies supporting the princi- ples of adequate National Defense. Seco7id, is collecting information regarding subversive forces in the United States. Third, is arranging to evaluate, tabulate, record and condense such data for permanent use. Fourth, is planning a widespread dissemination of this information. Co-operate! Collect! Evaluate! Disseminate! This is its task! The committee has already built up comprehensive files at its head- quarters in Washington. Distributed 246,847 Manuals for Immigrants AT A Cost of 833,998.30. In the past five years the Rev. J. A. Birseneek, representative of the American Tract Society, who acts as the distributing agent, has given out 136,326 copies of the Manual to incoming aliens. He furnishes an itemized list in all of the 15 languages; 12,688 were presented this past year, a much smaller number than hereto- fore, owing to decrease in immigration. Mr. Birseneek says that the Manual is one of the few publications for immigrants which serves its intended purpose. Students' Loan Fund Providing ways and means for the education of worthy boys and girls who need assistance, lending 8172,010.00 in two years. Americanization, now Americanism 48 states work to educate the foreigners in citizenship, teaching them to become true and loyal Americans. Personal contact is obtained by visiting homes, shops, hotels, also working through every channel to meet the needs of their particular communities. Patriotic Education First, convincing every American citizen legally entitled to vote, that it is his or her duty to go to the polls and cast that vote. Second, encouraging those activities that promote better school citi- zenship and that provide opportunity to stress the close relation- ship between good school citizenship and good national citizen- ship. Third, urging courses or activities that tend to develop good public speakers and the ability to carry on convincing argument. Fourth, continuation of the celebration of patriotic and historic anni- versaries. 124 Illinois State History Fifth, continued distribution of patriotic literature and the award of prizes for excellence in history or government. Sixth, an increasing interest in the endorsed schools. Conservation and Thrift Urge extensive tree planting. List the historical trees of the country. Promote protection of all wild life. Co-operate with Girl and Boy Scouts' activities. Encourage human conservation. Send post cards to hospitals, Christmas bags, boxes, etc. Preservation of Historic Spots and Grave Markers 1,335 graves were located. 499 graves were marked. $35,208.80 was expended on markers placed on other historic spots. Paid 86,100 to Real Daughters in Pensions and Gifts Ellis Island During the past year the program has been enlarged until now the immigrants in seven rooms, who are detained for various rea- sons, are supplied, and the prisoners in one large room who are to be deported. Value of materials supplied by chapters about $5,000. Materials purchased, $1,100. Salaries paid, $4,175. Angel Island This work is carried on by nine western states, which supply ma- terials and clothing given immigrants and pay salaries. Further Important Committees Are: Better Films. Correct Use of the Flag. Foreign Relations. Genealogical Research. Historical and Literary Reciprocity. Insignia. Legislation in United States Congress. National Old Trails and Roads will erect 12 markers in 12 states depiciting the Pioneer Woman. Patriotic Lectures and Lantern Slides. Publicity. Sons and Daughters of the Republic. The D. a. R. Magazine A periodical which has met all expenses with a surplus of $1,527.26. The new slogan is "Our Magazine In Every D. A. R. Home." It con- tains a monthly message from the President General, the Min- utes of National Board Meetings, gives the news of progress on Constitution Hall, besides it has a fine Genealogical Department, news of State and Chapter meetings, and many fine articles by National Oflficers. Daughters of the American Revolution 125 List of Chapters LOCATION ORGANIZED 1. Chicago Chicago March 20 2. North Shore Highland Park April 20 3. Mary Little Deere Moline January 6 4. Letitia Green Stevenson JBloomington May 3 5. Fort Dearborn Evanston June 6 6. Rockf ord Rockford October 23 7. Springfield Springfield February 11 8. George Rogers Clark Oak Park January 25 9. Abraham Lincoln Lincoln January 30 10. Fort Armstrong Rock Island January 31 11. Stephen Decatur Decatur Feburary 4 12. Princeton Princeton April 13 13. mini Ottawa May 4 14. Rev. James Caldwell Jacksonville May 7 15. Peoria Peoria June 14 16. Streator Streator February 12 17. Dorothy Quincy Quincy April 1 18. Shadrach Bond Carthage April 1 19. Puritan and Cavalier Monmouth April 7 20. Mildred Warner Washington Hearts of Oak Monmouth April 7 21. Kewanee Kewanee June 16 22. Dixon Dixon May 13 23. Elgin Elgin May 24 24. Geneseo Geneseo February 6 25. Rochelle Rochelle May 19 26. Elder William Brewster Freeport November 10 27. Rebecca Parke Galesburg January 18 28. Nelly Custis Bunker Hill October 4 29. Ann Crooker St. Clair Effingham December 11 30. Morrison Morrison February 12 31. Lucretia Leffingwell Knoxville June 3 32. Alliance Urbana-Champaign June 14 33. Barbara Standish Hoopeston September 8 34. Gen. John Stark Sycamore June 22 35. Walter Burdick Marshall April 18 36. Governor Bradford Danville May 1 37. DeWitt Clinton Clinton February 12 38. Daniel Chapman Vienna November 3 39. Polly Sumner Quincy January 14 40. Downers Grove Downers Grove January 22 41. Kaskaskia Chicago February 21 42. General Macomb Macomb April 6 43. Christopher Lobinger Henry October 20 44. Louis Joliet Joliet January 27 45. Ninian Edwards Alton June 24 46. Aurora Aurora October 12 47. Farina Farina October 22 48. James Halstead Robinson March 26 49. Benjamin Mills Greenville June 5 1891 1893 1894 1894 1894 1894 1895 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1896 1897 1897 1897 1897 1897 1^7 1898 1898 1898 1900 1900 1901 1901 1902 1903 1903 1904 1905 1907 1908 1908 1909 1909 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1911 1912 1912 1912 1913 1913 • '--.-..\ ' * * * J •! 126 Illinois State History NAME LOCATION ORGANIZED 50. Martha Board Augusta June 6, 1913 51. Gen. Henry Dearborn Chicago February 12, 1914 52. Col. Jonathan Latimer Abingdon October 31, 1914 53. Isaac Hull Salem July 17, 1915 54. Dewalt Mechlin Chicago December 6, 1915 55. Belleville Belleville August 1, 1916 56. Alida C. Bliss Morris January 26, 1917 57. Cambridge Cambridge June 15, 1917 58. Disbanded and re-organized under a new name. 59. Rock River Sterling December 8, 1917 60. Priscilla Mullens Galena June 20, 1918 61. Col. Jo Daviess Stockton June 26, 191 8 62. Joel Pace Mt. Vernon July 25, 1918 63. Madam Rachel Edgar Paris January 30, 1919 64. Toussaint DuBois Lawrenceville October 13, 1919 65. Plymouth Rock Plymouth November 21, 1919 66. George Sornberger Victoria November 25, 1919 67. Cahokia Mound East St. Louis March 1, 1920 68. Thomas Walters Lewistown August 14, 1920 69. Shemauga Champaign December 7, 1920 70. Sallv Lincoln Charleston March 12, 1921 71. Gov. Edward Coles Mattoon March 16, 1921 72. Asa Cottrell Belvidere March 25, 1921 73. Chief Shaubena Roseville September 6, 1921 74. Du Quoin L)u Quoin September 27, 1921 75! David Kennison Austin December 12, 1921 76. Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel January 13, 1922 77. Pierre Menard Petersburg January 24, 1922 78. Anna Anna March 7, 1922 79. Capt. Jacob Rich Cobden April 28, 1922 80. Kuilka Shelby ville August 24, 1922 81. Logan Carbondale September 3, 1922 82. Kankakee Kankakee November 20, 1922 83. Douglas County Tuscola March 2, 1923 84. Egyptian Cairo March 8, 1923 85. Remember Allerton Monticello April 16, 1923 86. Odell Odell July 31, 1923 87. William Dennison Aledo September 21, 1923 88. Nancy Ross Rockport October 3, 1923 89. Gaston Centralia December 12, 1923 90. Anan Harmon Glen Ellyn January 23, 1924 91. Waukegan Waukegan July 30. 1924 92! Drusilla Andrews Granite City September 12, 1924 93. Daniel McMillan Stronghurst July 10, 1925 94. Skokie Valley Kenilworth December 31, 1925 95! Sauk Trail Chicago Heights July 15, 1926 96. Marissa Marissa December 14, 1926 97! Chief Vontiac .".'.' .'.'.' Pontiac February 4, 1927 98. Princess Wachekee Watseka February 23, 1927 99. La Grange, Illinois La Grange March 2, 1927 100. Glencoe Glencoe March 14, 1927 101. Michael Hillegas Harrisburg March 25, 1927 102. William Hamilton Waynesville December 2, 1927 103. Perrin Wheaton Wheaton February 12, 1928 104. Fort Payne Naperville February 13, 1928 105. High Prairie Trail Berwyn April 19, 1928 Note. — For location see figures on State Map. Daughters of the American Revolution 12-; Chapter Divisions First Division Rock Island Moline Geneseo Cambridge Kewanee Victoria Roseville Galesburg Knoxville Monmouth (2) Aledo Stronghurst Fourth Division Chicago Heights Evanston Chicago (5) Highland Park Elgin Oak Park Aurora Downers Grove Glen Ellyn Joliet Kenilworth Waukegan La Grange, 111. Glencoe Wheaton Naperville Berwyn Seventh Division Urbana-Champaign Champaign Tuscola Monticello Shelbyville Mattoon Charleston Tenth Division Salem Centralia Mt. Vernon Du Quoin Carbondale Cobden Anna Vienna Cairo Harrisburg Second Division Stockton Galena Freeport Belvidere Rockford Morrison Sterling Dixon Rochelle Sycamore Fifth Division Abingdon Lewistown Macomb Augusta Quincy (2) Carthage Rockport Plymouth Eighth Division Hoopeston Danville Paris Marshall Robinson Lawrenceville Mt. Carmel Third Division Ottawa Princeton Henry Streator Kankakee Odell Morris Pontiac Watseka Sixth Division Springfield Peoria Bloomington Decatur Clinton Petersburg Jacksonville Lincoln Waynesville Ninth Division East St. Louis Belleville Alton Bunker Hill Greenville Farina Effingham Granite City Marissa Official Colors of the Daughter's of the American Revolution presented to the Daughters of Illinois by the Peoria Chapter' March 2h, 1926 Jr^ H O'.-A^ • • v^r/ "^^v ♦'»'•'/ i , Daughters of the American Revolution 129 The Division Meetings During the time Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck was State Regent, the division meetings were launched. Many new chapters over the state were in need of encouragement and information, as a comparatively few Daugh- ters attend the State Conference, it was decided to divide the state into ten divisions and during the year to hold a one-day meeting in each divi- sion, with as many State Officers and State Chairmen attending as pos- sible. To these meetings all members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, whose chapters were in the division were invited to be present and the officers of the chapters expected to be present. Even the first year gave results and the new enterprise was found to be a success. Year after year interest in the meetings have increased until each division meeting is in reality a small State Conference. The towns for the division meetings of 1928 were Cairo, Lawrence- ville, Effingham, Shelbyville, Ottawa, Peoria, Macomb, Aledo, Chicago and Sycamore. The meetings were held during October and November, when Illinois is gorgeous in her autumn dress and automobiling delightful. The following State Officers attended the meetings: Mrs. Wm. J. Sweeney, State Regent; Mrs. Samuel D. McKenny, State Vice Regent; Mrs. James W. White, State Recording Secretary ; Mrs. Louis I. Hutchins, State Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. William T. Scott, State Historian; Mrs. Melville C. Chatten, State Consulting Registrar; Mrs. Fred Ball, State Librarian. The State Chairman were: Mrs. Alexander Sclanders, Chairman of Americanism; Mrs. George Spangler, Chairman of better ffims; Mrs. Raymond W. Stevens, Chairman of Constitution Hall; Mrs. Charles W. Pflager, Chairman of Foreign Relations ; Mrs. Martin Strand, Legislative Chairman; Miss Mabel Beeman, Magazine Chairman; Mrs. J. W. Riggs, Chairman of Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial; Mrs. Thomas 0. Perry, Preservation of Historic Spots; Mrs. Vinton E. Sisson, Chairman of Na- tional Defense. Other chairmen present at a portion of the meetings were : Mrs. Oswald K. Yeager, Chairman of Conservation and Thrift; Mrs. C. G. Whitlock, Correct Use of the Flag; Mrs. Ozro D. Weaver, D. A. R. Student Loan Fund; Mrs. David S. Lansden, Ellis Island; Manuel for Immigrants, Mrs. Harry Blount; Revolutionary Relics for Memorial Continental Hall, Mrs. Mattie Miller, and State Flag and Souvenirs, Mrs. Nevin C. Lescher. The meetings were called for eleven o'clock, when the regents round table was conducted, following this the State Officers gave an outline of the work required of chapters for the coming year. The afternoon sessions were taken up with the outline of work for chapters by each State Chairman. The time of five minutes was allotted to each Chairman, except Mrs. Vinton Sisson, Chairman of National Defense, who was allowed all the time necessary to present her subject, a vital one to the Daughters. Women have undertaken and carried through to completion many unusual enterprises. There is no financial return for any service rendered by any officer, board members, chairmen of committee members. D. A, R. activity is unselfish. Rose Moss Scott. .\ • • • ry . # v*'*" 130 Illinois State History B\-La\vs OF THE ILLINOIS CONFERENCE OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Article I — name This organization shall be known as the Illinois Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Article II — objects The objects of the Conference shall be the same as those of the National Society. Article III — members All State Officers. The Vice President General from Illinois. The Officers of the National Society whose membership is within the State. The Regents, or in their absence the First Vice Regents or alternates, and the delegates or the alternates from the Chapters of the State that are entitled to representation at the Continental Congress or special meetings of the National society. Article IV — officers Its Officers shall be a State Regent, a State Vice Regent, a Recording Secretary, a Treasurer, a Historian, a Registrar, a Corresponding Secre- tary, a Librarian, and a Chaplain, who shall be elected for a period of two years or until their successors are elected and qualified. The State Regent, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Historian and Chaplain shall be elected by the voting members of the State Conference in the odd calendar years and the State Vice Regent, Corresponding Secretary, Registrar and Li- brarian shall be elected in the even calendar years. These Officers shall perform the duties which are pertinent to these offices. They shall constitute an Executive Board of Management and shall assume office at the close of the Continental Congress next succeed- ing their election. The Treasurer shall give bond for the faithful discharge of her duties. The amount of the bond shall be fixed by the Executive Board of Manage- ment and the expense paid from the State Treasurer. The funds of the organization shall be kept in a banking institution selected by the State Treasurer and approved by the Executive Board of Management. Vacancies occuring in the Executive Board of Management may be filled by the State Regent until the next meeting of the Conference. Article V — meeting A meeting of the State Conference shall be held annually the last of March. Article VI — representation Each Chapter shall be entitled to be represented at the State Con- ference by its Regent or the first Vice Regent or her alternate. Daughters of the American Revolution 131 The Chapters shall be entitled to be represented by their Regent and one delegate for the first fifty members. When one hundred members are attained the Chapters shall still be represented by the Regent and one delegate. After the first one hundred members the representation shall be in ratio of one delegate to every subsequent one hundred. Ten alternates may be elected by each Chapter. The number of delegates from each Chapter shall be determined by the rules of representation of Chapters in the Continental Congress. The Chapter membership basis for representation shall be determined by the report from the Treasurer-General the first day of February pre- ceding the meeting of the State Conference. A chapter whose dues are not paid to the National Society and to th ^ State Conference is not entitled to representation at any meeting of the National Society or the State Conference. Article VII — voting body Section 1. The nomination and election of State Officers and the nomination of a candidate for Vice President General shall be participated in by those entitled to vote as provided in the National Constitution. §2. When there is only one candidate for any given office the ballot may be dispensed with by unanimous vote. §3. No candidates for National Office, who are not members of Illinois Chapters, shall be nominated or endorsed for such National office at the State Conference, unless notice that such action will be asked has been sent to all Chapters with the call of Conference. §4. Fifteen members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. ARTCILE VIII — DUES Section 1. Chapter dues to the State Conference shall be fifty cents per capita for all active members payable on or before February 1st. Active members include life members. State dues must be paid for every member on the chapter roll on February 1st. This tax is levied to meet the necessary expense of the State officers, especially of the mileage for the State Regent and postage, printing, stationery, etc., for all State offi- cers. No bills shall be incurred without the written order of the State Regent and State Recording Secretary. §2. Any balance remaining in the State Treasury after payment of bills and adequate allowance for regular expenses may be expended by order of the State Conference. Such order shall be signed by the State Regent and State Recording Secretary. §3. An Auditing Committee shall be appointed by the State Regent which shall employ a paid auditor to audit the accounts of the State Treasurer. The Auditing Committee shall present the Auditor's report to the State Conference. The expense of this Audit shall be paid from the State Treasury. Article IX — reports Chapter Regents shall send to the State Regent annually on or before March 1st, a written report of the work of their Chapters for the preceding year in order that this work may be embodied in the report of the State Regent, to the Continental Congress. f^-m'm^ • • ^r# • jf^V »'»*»V i 132 Illinois State History Article X — committees State Standing Committees may be appointed corresponding to the National Standing Committees if deemed expedient. Article XI — guests All Daughters of the American Revolution may be guests at the an- nual meeting, and all be entitled to the privileges of the floor. Article XII — rules of order The deliberations of all meetings shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, Revised. Article XIII — amendments These By-Laws may be amended at a regular meeting by a two-thirds vote, the proposed amendment being sent to each Chapter one month previous to the Conference, or when called to the meeting. Extract From Article X, Section 2, of National Constitution and By-Laws "The voting members of the State Conference of any State shall be its officers of the National Society whose membership is within the State, the Chapter Regents, or in their absence the First Vice Regents, or alternates, and the delegates or alternates from the Chapters of the State." Daughters of the American Revolution 13.3 History of the Illinois State Chapters COLONEL JONATHAN LATIMER CHAPTER Abingdon, Illinois Interest in the Daughters of the American Revolution in Abingdon, 111., began several years before a chapter was organized. Credit really belongs to Mrs. Mary Brokaw Campbell. Her relatives in the east who were Sons of the American Revolution had written to relatives in the West, asking for data for the Addoms Genealogy, soon to be published, and tell- ing of the Revolutionary service of ancestors. She prevailed upon Miss Susie Hooey, another Addoms descendant, to take up the task of compiling the data asked for the genealogy — a two year's task — and securing proofs of Revolutionary service of ancestors. Miss Hooey submitted her own application for membership at large to the N. S. D. A. R. as a test of the correctness of her data, and happily was accepted. Consequently, she had the honor of being the first D. A. R. in Abingdon. Mrs. Brokaw Campbell and her sister, Mrs. White were immediately accepted, upon their application for membership at large. A chapter organization was much desired, but the necessary proofs of elegibility of the necessary twelve members at large were difficult to secure. We knew little about the D. A. R. organization — not even that we might get help in organizing from the State Regent — nor in fact that there was a State Regent! We subscribed for the D. A. R. Magazine, and sent lists of questions to the National Society at Washington. They were very kind in helping us and we marvel now, how they could give us so much attention. Fortunately, at about this time, Miss Anna Chesney, who belonged to the Chicago Chapter, D. A. R., came to Abingdon to care for her aged mother. She proved a valuable aid to us. Through her, Mr. Joseph Lati- mer, her uncle, became interested and secured a large number of applica- tions for membership among the descendants of Colonel Jonathan Latimer, and so solved the problem of a sufficient number to organize. Because of this fact, and also that the Latimer family were among the first settlers in this vicinity, and had always been prominent in the affairs of the community and state, Mrs. Brokaw Campbell suggested, and all agreed, that it would be fitting to name the chapter for the Revolu- tionary ancestor. Col. Jonathan Latimer. At our urgent request, Miss Anna Chesney, one of the descendants, consented to become the first Regent of the chapter. On October 31, 1914, twelve residents of the city who had been ac- cepted as members at large, met with Mrs. Page, State Regent, at the home of Miss Chesney and were duly organized. Officers were elected as follows : Regent, Miss Anna Chesney ; Vice Regent, Mrs. Mary H. Brokaw ; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Ida M. White ; Correponding Secretary, Miss Susie Hooey ; Registrar, Mrs. Clara Glen Mast ; Treasurer, Miss Anna Miller ; Historian, Miss Elsie Marshal ; Chap- lain, Mrs. Jennie Fisk. The charter was greatly delayed in coming, in fact our application was lost for some time. Finally, when we were notified that the charter would be sent to us, we decided to send in the names of all members up to date, and so the charter shows a list of 37 names. 134 Illinois State History Each year, the organization anniversary has been celebrated. On two occasions, markers have been placed. On October 31, 1916, the chapter members journeyed by auto to Fulton County and placed a marker upon the grave of a Revolutionary soldier, Robert Beer, the ancestor of our Regent. Mrs. Brokaw Campbell. On October 31, 1927, a marker, locating the former site of Cherry Grove Seminary, near the city was placed. Float July 4, 1925 Twice during Fourth of July celebrations in the city, floats were entered in contest parades. The first was very historic, but lost place in the parade because of a near runaway. The second won first prize. One other picture is that of our Real granddaughter, Mrs. Elizabeth- Reynolds. A sketch of her life was sent some time ago to the State Officers by her daughter, Mrs. Downs. The various contributions made by the chap- ■- ^- ter to educational work, responses to practically all requests from the National Society, observance of patriotic holidays, prizes offered, study in American History and Americanization as a part of the yearly programs, and other work done by the chapter has been duly reported each year and can readily be found by reference to the State Year Books so that it seems needless to repeat it here. We are proud of our Winifred Miller Children of the American Revolution Chapter organized June 25, 1926. Several times we have been represented at the Continental Congress by our Regent and have had wonderfully inspiring reports. Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds Mrs. Ernest Spees, Historian Daughters of the American Revolution 135 WILLIAM DENNISON CHAPTER Aledo, Illinois William Dennison was a Revolutionary soldier, sturdy pioneer, first settler of Mercer County, and founder of New Boston, Illinois. Four of his descendants are members of the Chapter which bears his name. The date of organization was September 21, 1923. Organizing Regent was Mrs. Samuel H. Newell. Charter members are as follows: *Julia Harris Chambers *Elsie G. Gilmore Chapter Vice Regent *Grace Belle Gilmore Chapter Treasurer *Sarah E. C. Harris Fanny Parsons Mickey (Deceased) *Edna Candor Miller Chapter Recording Secretary *Hortense Harris Newell Chapter Regent *Josephine Dennison Prouty * Vesta Bloomer Speer Chapter Historian Estella Jamison Winbigler Chapter Registrar Grace Jenkins Walker Chapter Corresponding Secretary *Margaret Willett *Lou Newell Willits Chapter Vice Regent *Frances Parkman Goucher *Caroline Hoyt Haas *Sarah C. Harbour *Allie Wolff Kramm *Mary Howard Lee Chapter Regent *Maude Hurff Macy Chapter Vice Regent and Regent * Julia Morf ord Parkman Chapter Treasurer * Dorothy Harbour Taylor *Jane Strong Newell *Rose Rader Willits *Opal Rader Lea *Stella G. Gilmore *01ive liee Harbour Mary Lee Stetson (Deceased) *Harriett Priest Belting Chapter Corresponding Secretary Edith Sherrard Clark Chapter Historian ^Harriett C. Sells ^Florence Lee *Lucy Emily Taylor Chapter Recording Secretary *Lydia Ann Taylor *Nellie Nesbitt Bjorkman Chapter Corresponding Secretary * Fanny hee Cabeen * Mamie Miller Strong * Lucille Cabeen Regents Mrs. S. H. Newell— 1923-25. Work of organization. Distribution of flag codes. Lineage books presented to Aledo Public Library. D. A. R. magazine placed in Library for the first time. Miss Mary H. Lee— 1925-26. 136 Illinois State History Earned money for Constitution Hall building fund by selling the book, "The High Road to Honor." Presented a framed copy of Washington's Prayer to Aledo Junior High School. Co-operated with other patriotic organizations in presenting a Human Flag Pageant. Mrs. Alex M. Macy— 1926-28. Historical essay contest conducted. Revolutionary soldier's grave marked. History of Mercer County presented to National Society. Float for two successive years won first prize in Armistice night pa- rade. Contributed to Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial. Presented framed picture of Old Ironsides to Aledo South Side School. Mrs. Frank R. McHard— 1928- Entertained chapters in First Division. Co-operated with Red Cross in work of their organization. Biographies of Regents Hortense Harris Newell (Mrs. Samuel H.), is a member of a prominent pioneer family, the Cabeens. For seven years a school teacher in Mercer County. Always active in the work of the Presbyterian church. A Sab- bath School teacher for several years. Miss Mary Howard Lee is a graduate of the University of Illinois. Member of Phi Beta Kappa. A teacher for two years. A member of the Presbyterian church. Superintendent of the Sabbath School, and also a teacher in the same school. For the past several years, town clerk. Maude Hurff Macy (Mrs. Alexander M.) was active in Red Cross work during the war, having served as County Secretary. For the past eight years in charge of the Good Fellow movement at Christmas time. Secre- tary of Aledo Welfare Association. An active member of the Social Circle of the Aledo Presbyterian church. Bessie Bigelow McHard (Mrs. Frank R.) is prominently identified with the work of the Aledo Presbyterian church. At the present time a member of the Board of Education. Mrs. Ernest D. Speer, Historian NINIAN EDWARDS CHAPTER Alton, Illinois The Ninian Edwards Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was organized June 24th, 1912, under the following circumstances: In view of the fact that the Centennial Anniversary of the organiza- tion of Madison County, 111., occurred in 1912, Mrs. A. B. Lawrence, at that time State Regent for Illinois, wrote Mrs. L. M. Castle of Alton, urging her as a fitting celebration of the coming event, to organize a Chapter of the D. A. R. in Alton. Mrs. Castle, knowing that there were a number of ladies in Alton who were eligible to membership in such a Chapter, acceded to Mrs. Lawrence's request, and called a meeting of these ladies at her own home. June 24th, 1912. At this meeting, a D. A. R. Note. — A star indicates that the charter member is still a member of the William Dennison Chapter. Opposite each name is the office (if any) held by each member. Daughters of the American Revolution 137 Chapter was duly organized, with the twelve ladies present, as Charter Members. Their names appear below: Timothie Stanley Castle (Mrs. L. M.), Abriella Hudson Cartwright (Mrs. W. H.), Margaret Vinot Cartwright, Nellie Abernethey Coolidge (Mrs. W. F.), Mary Moore Culp (Mrs. J. S.), Adelaide Elisabeth Dressel. Amelia Austin Flynn, Lettie A. Williams Sargent (Mrs. Frank), Carolin Lillian Schutsy, Mary Woodson Stanley (Mrs. W. M.), Martha Ellen Stan- ley (now 1928, Mrs. Nathan Cassello), Nancy Luella Williams (now Mrs. Thos. Hamilton). Of these twelve members who constituted the original Chapter, nine are still with us. The other three are no longer in the City. Later, the Chapter was authorized to regard as Charter Members, all who entered it during its first year, thus adding twelve more to its roll of Charter Members. NAME OF THE CHAPTER The new organization was called the Ninian Edwards Chapter, in honor of Ninian Edwards, the first territorial Governor of Illinois. Governor Edwards was appointed by President Madison, in 1809, as Governor of the vast region then known as the Territory of Illinois. It was largely through his wise leadership that the development of this great territory was so successfully accomplished. Governor Edwards had by proclamation established Madison County and Edwardsville, the county seat, was named in his honor, as was also Edwards County, Illinois. Governor Edwards remained in office until 1818, when he was elected to the U. S. Senate. In 1826 he was elected Governor of the State of Illinois. At the expiration of his term of office he retired from public life. He died in 1833, at his home in Belleville, 111. BEGINNINGS The first ivork undertaken by the Chapter was along the line of "Marking Historic Spots," being the placing of a tablet to the memory of the twenty-four Revolutionary soldiers buried in Madison County. The tablet was placed in the Court House in Edwardsville (the County Seat), with appropriate exercises. A number of the State oflicers of the D. A. R. were present on that occasion, and Governor Deneen of Illinois made the principal address. The first contribution made by the Chapter, to other than local work, was a donation made to assist in purchasing a flag and flagstaff, to be placed on Starved Rock, thus marking the site of one of the great tragedies in the early history of Illinois. The first study programs were based upon the notable personages and events connected with the settlement and development of our own state. Nor was the social life of the Chapter neglected. True to its avowed patriotic aim, the first recurrence of Washington's Birthday found the Chapter enjoying a banquet in honor of the Father of His Country. REGENTS The Regents of the Ninian Edwards Chapter are elected annually, and no Regent has so far held the office for more than two consecutive years. Since its organization, the Chapter has been served as Regent by eight different ladies, as follows: '^-vm ' ' ' fr^WK'^mm^mmmmar^v^, 138 Illinois State History Mrs. L. M. Castle— Mrs. Timothie Stanley Castle was the organizing Regent of the Chap- ter, and as such, she served as Regent of the Chapter during the year 1912-1913. She was elected Regent at the first annual meeting of the Chapter, and served during the year 1913-1914. Eleven years later, she was recalled to the Regency, and served through 1925-1926, and also 1926- 1927. The Ninian Edwards Chapter owes much of its early success and of its continued prosperity, to Mrs. Castle's enthusiastic and untiring efforts to arouse the latent patriotism of those eligible to membership in its ranks, while at the same time, her own varied talents were ever at the service of the Chapter. Mrs. Castle was born near Alton, Illinois, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stanley, prominent citizens of Madison County. She was educated at Shurtleff College, and some time after her graduation, she was married to Prof. Lucius Marsh Castle, the present Dean of that institution. For several years their home was in Springfield, Illinois, where Mrs. Castle was prominent in social and club life. She served as President of 'The Woman's Club" in that City, and also as President of the "Sunny Side Club." Since removing to Alton, she has served as President of "The Upper Alton Woman's Club." Mrs. R. E. Dorsey — Mrs. Dorsey's Regency extended through the years 1914-1915, and 1915-1916. During these years, under the alert and able leadership of Mrs. Dorsey, the Chapter continued its progress along all lines of work, and became actively identified with the varied interests of the National Society. Through programs both interesting and instructive, and largely educa- tional in their scope, much interest in historical research was developed, both in the Chapter and in the Public Schools. These programs proved a fitting incentive to the war work, in which our Chapter was so soon to participate. Mrs. Catherine Campbell Dorsey is the daughter of Mr. Charles Chase Campbell of Bunker Hill, 111., formerly of Alton, 111., and of his wife, Mrs. Henrietta Elisabeth Williams Campbell, whose early home was in Coving- ton, Ky. She married Mr. Richard Edward Dorsey, of Alton. The ancestor through whose services Mrs. Dorsey entered the Chapter was Andrew Campbell, who, born in Scotland, served the country of his adoption during the Revolutionary War. Previous to serving the Chapter as Regent, Mrs. Dorsey was Registrar. For many years she has been identified with va- rious phases of religious and philanthropic work in Alton and vicinity. Mrs. John Leverett — In 1916 Mrs. John Leverett was elected Regent of the Chapter. She served during the year 1916-1917. Her Regency was marked by a large increase in the membership. Interest in the work of the National Society was maintained. Interesting programs were presented by the Daughters. These were largely original, though varied occasionally by an address from some eminent speaker. Declining re-election for another year, Mrs. Leverett's Regency closed in 1917. Mrs. Amy Hamilton Leverett was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. B. B. Hamilton of Whitehall, 111. She was married to Mr. John Leverett of Alton. Entered the Ninian Edwards Chapter, D. A. R., by transfer from the Fort Green Chapter, Brooklyn, New York, of which her aunt, Mrs. S. V. White, was the Organizing Regent. Her ancestors, through whom she obtained access into the National Society, were Benjamin Chandler, Daughters of the American Revolution 139 Joseph Chandler, and James Humiston, Jr. And, through marriage, in the second and third generations, from Miles Standish, and John Alden. There is traced a descent from both of these men, in two lines. When she trans- ferred from the National Society to the Fort Greene Chapter, she supple- mented her former list of ancestors by the addition of one on her father's side — Nathaniel Hamilton. Mrs. Leverett has long been prominent in Club work, especially in Musical Clubs, and has held various offices in connection with them. At the present time, 1928, she is Honorary Vice President, Designer and Custodian of the Official Emblem, and life member of the Board of Directors of the National Federation of Musical Clubs. Mrs. W. H. Cartwright — Mrs. Abriella Hudson Cartwright served the Chapter as Regent during the year 1917-1918, and on re-election, through 1918-1919. Her regency was during the dark days of the World War, and it was largely due to her efficient leadership that the Ninian Edwards Chapter was enabled at that time to do its part in the service of our Country. United States bonds were bought by the Chapter ; Liberty Loan Bonds and War Saving Stamps were sold to whoever would buy ; a French Orphan was adopted ; garments were knitted ; conservation along all lines was promoted ; co-operation with the Red Cross and kindred organizations fostered, and other branches of the war work of the National Society were prosecuted, under her wise and efficient leadership. Mrs. Cartwright was born in Carrolton, 111., May 3, 1859. In her child- hood, her parents removed to Alton, where she still resides. She graduated from Shurtleff College in 1878, and later engaged in teaching. She was married to Mr. W. H. Cartwright in 1886. Their two daughters, Mrs. Blanch Cartwright Foulon of the Cahokia Mound Chapter, of East St. Louis, 111., and Miss Margaret Vinot Cartwright of our own Chapter, are both of them active members of the D. A. R. Mrs. Cartwright's ancestors were among the early pioneers to the West, coming from Massachusetts to Michigan, in 1835. Mrs. Cartwright's great grandmother, Ruth Foster Stratton, was the daughter of one Revolu- tionary soldier, and wife of another. She, with her daughter, Sarah Strat- ton Hodge, rest in Highland Cemetery, Oakland County, Michigan. Their graves were marked as those of Real Daughters by the Richmond Chapter, D. A. R., of Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. It is of interest to note that in Trumbull's famous painting of the Battle of Bunker Hill, an. uncle of Ruth Foster Stratton, Col. Moses Parker, by name, is pictured at the extreme left of the painting, as he is being carried, wounded, from the battlefield. Mrs. Cartwright's ancestor, Jabez Stratton, married Tabitha Coolidge, a relative of President Calvin Coolidge, April 29, 1725. She was the great grandmother of Johnathan Stratton. Mrs. Cartwright has long been prom- inent in religious, philantropic, and club work, in Alton and vicinity. Mrs. S. D. McKenney— Mrs. McKenney was elected Regent for the years 1919-1920, and on re- election, served through 1920-1921. During her regency some phases of war work still claimed our attention. Americanization was much to the front, and our French orphan still required our care. All these, and other lines of National work, were vigorously prosecuted. The Historical re- search work, and the marking of historic spots — interrupted by the war — was resumed with increasing interest and efficiency. Mrs. McKenney has served the Chapter, not only as Regent, but also as Historian, Registrar, and Chaplain. Her varied talents have also been 140 Illinois State History recognized by our State organization, which she has served as Chairman of three important Committees, the Committee on Historic Spots; the Committee on Historical Research and Preservation; and the Committee on Records. Mrs. McKenney has also filled the office of State Historian, and is now State Vice Regent. During the World War, Mrs. McKenney held the office of City Chairman of the Council of National Defense. She has also been prominently identified with many other organizations of a re- ligious, civic, or philantropic character. Mrs. W. H. Stifler — Mrs. Stifler succeeded Mrs. McKeeney as Regent, filling that office through the years 1921-1922, and 1922-1923. The interest of the Chapter in the marking of Historic Spots continued, and also the effort to promote the purchase of Cahokia Mound for a State or National Park. And all the varied activities of the National Society received due consideration. Mrs. Sarah Brown Leverett Stifler is a native of Alton. She was the daughter of Prof. Warren Leverett, a pioneer educator in the West, and one of the early faculty of Shurtleff College — and of his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann Brown Leverett, also a teacher in New England. Mrs. Stifler was married to the late Rev. William H. Stifler. She entered the Ninian Ed- wards Chapter in 1915, claiming descent from Capt. Greenleaf Clark of the New Hampshire Militia, who fell at the battle of Bunker Hill. Previous to becoming Regent, Mrs. Stifler served the Chapter as Chaplain, and is now serving a second term as Historian. She is interested in Club and philantropic work. Has served as an officer in the District Federation of Woman's Clubs, as President of the Upper Alton Woman's Club, and of several other local and semi-local organizations. Miss Amelia A. Flynn — Miss Flynn was elected Regent of the Ninian Edwards Chapter for the year 1923-1924, and on re-election, served through 1924-1925. The two years under her direction as Regent were prosperous ones for the Chapter, and an interest in all the different departments of the work of the National Society was well maintained. The presence of several noted speakers from abroad gave added zest to the meetings of the Chapter during her regency. Miss Flynn is a native of Alton, being the daughter of the late Wil- liam Flynn. formerly of New York, and of his wife, Mrs. Aletha Elisabeth Hayes Flynn, whose early home was in Ohio. Miss Flynn claims descent from Sargeant Wm. Rigby, her mother's great grandfather, who served three years in the Revolutionary Army. Previous to her election as Regent, Miss Flynn served the Chapter, of which she was a Charter Member, as Recording Secretary, and also as Registrar. She has for a number of years been an honored teacher in Alton. Mrs. James Johnston — Mrs, James Johnston entered upon her duties as Regent in May, 1927, and was re-elected in 1928. With characteristic energy and unfailing devo- tion, she has pushed every Department of the work of the Chapter. The Educational work, the Philanthropic service, the Marking of His- toric Spots, Historical Research along many lines, and the many forms of Patriotic endeavor, have none of them been neglected. During her regency, liberal contributions have been made to the objects to which the National Society stands pledged, and to the furnishing of Continental Hall. All National Anniversaries have been fittingly observed, and speakers of na- tion-wide repute have been brought here to address the members of the Chapter, and the citizens of Alton. Daughters of the American Revolution 141 Mrs. Elisabeth Gentry Johnston was the daughter of Alexander Boil- ing and his wife, Adeline Gentry Boiling, living near Hannibal, Marion County, Mo. She is a descendant of Richard Gentry, who at the age of seventeen years, assisted in establishing American Independence, and was present at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. Previous to accepting the regency, Mrs. Johnston had served the Chapter as First Vice Regent. She has been prominent in the Woman's Council in Alton and has filled the office of President in that organization. She received a medal from the War Department for her services during the War. The Ninian Edwards Chapter has one Real Granddaughter, Mrs. Gib- berson. Mrs. Irene Collins Gibberson was born in Keokuk, Iowa, December 11. 1858. Her parents were Ephraim Collins and his wife, Margaret Lewis Collins. She becam.e a member of the Ninian Edwards Chapter in 1914, and has recently served the Chapter as First Vice Regent. Her grand- father and her great grandfather entered the Continental Army at the same time, the younger man being but fifteen years of age. Since the organization of our Chapter, eight of our members have passed away into the Silent Land. But, though they may be absent, our memories of them will ever remain. Our Calendar for the current year shows a roll of sixty-eight members, Mrs. W. H. Stifler, Historian ANNA CHAPTER Anna, Illinois The chapter at Anna, Illinois was organized March 7, 1922. Mrs. George W. Crawford organizing Regent, and has been the Regent to the present time. In 1925 the marker commemorating the Revolutionary soldiers buried in Union County was dedicated on Memorial Day and the dedication was a very impressive feature of the day's program. The chapter meets the second Friday of each month. A box sent to Ellis Island each year. All state and national dues paid. The chapter contributed large sums of money to the cyclone sufferers. 1000 sandwiches were made daily by the members and delivered, in Murphysboro and DeSoto. During 1927-28 all dues have been paid and a box sent to Elhs Island. The chapter has interesting meetings, and over thirty members. MARTHA BOARD CHAPTER Augusta, Illinois Martha Board Chapter, D. A. R., was organized in Augusta, Hancock County, Illinois, by Miss Luella Swanson of Augusta, on June 5. 1913, the State Regent, Mrs. George A. Lawrence, having appointed Mrs. Sarah Crosby Pendleton as Chapter Regent. Mrs. Pendleton is a daughter of Stephen B. and Phoebe Machin Crosby, and a descendant of Captain Thomas Machin, a captain of New York Artillery in the Revolution, and a close friend and comrade of Gov. DeWitt Chnton. He was a member of the Cincinnati. Mrs. Pendleton has the original Commission issued to Capt. Machin. Mrs. Pendleton was born in Charleston, New York, and married Tivis Klepper Pendleton in Augusta. 142 Illinois State History Much time was necessarily taken in getting the new chapter under way, and building up membership, yet during her administration the first steps were taken to establish a public library in our village. Martha Board Chapter headed the movement, aided by business firms and private dona- tions, and today the library, tho modest, is one of the valued institutions, and widely patronized. Our second Regent was Mrs. Ethel Ketchum McAffee, daughter of William Green and Kate Webb Ketchum, and descendant of Nathaniel Roe of Orange County, New York. The routine of state and national work was followed and contributed to, the library being still the main care of the chapter, continuing to hold first place through the administration of Mrs. Harrietta Cooper Catlin, who was the third Regent. Mrs. Catlin is a native of Augusta, the daughter of James and Susan Carpenter Cooper, and descendant of Benjamin Carpenter of New York. The fourth Regent was our organizer, Miss Luella Swanson, who had hitherto refused to take the office, preferring to assist whenever necessary, but declining honor. This period, however, marked the year when our country entered the World War, and Miss Swanson consented to serve through her chapter. She is the eldest daughter of Swan Gustus and Ann Hickok Swanson, the mother also a D. A. R., and has lived all her life in or near Augusta. She is a descendant of Nathaniel Newell. During her term of office every quota of war work called for by the National and State D. A. R. was met in full by our Chapter, among them being the adoption of a War Orphan for several years, Tilloloy relief, systematic knitting and sewing, Illinois Ambulance, and many others. Also during her administra- tion the first Historic Spot to be marked by the Chapter was located, being the spot where Lincoln spoke in Catlin's Grove in 1858. Appropriate exer- cises were held in which the public took part. Mrs. Georgia Catlin Stockton, daughter of George and Harrietta Cooper Catlin, was the fifth Regent. Mrs. Stockton is a great granddaugh- ter of Joel Catlin, founder of Augusta, and has proved claim to eight revolutionary ancestors: Jacob and Isaac Catlin, Capt. Ebenezer Smith and Ebenezer Smith, Jr., Samuel Richards — all from Connecticut, and Capt. Pelge Ransom, Thomas Burgess and Benjamin Carpenter, of New York. During her term of office the war work was concluded and some local work accomplished, among which was the presentation of a State Flag to our High School, opening a section in the public library for D. A. R. reference books and histories, and a systematic copying of twenty-odd country cemeteries in this vicinity. During the administration of Miss Jennie Lois Mead, one of the most outstanding achievements of the chapter was finished, the completion and publication of a 218 page book "Augusta's Story," a history of Augusta from its founding in 1832, with an appended history of old Pulaski neigh- borhood prepared by Ralph W. Grain. Mrs. Harrietta Catlin, chairman of the History Committee, compiled most of the material. Miss Mead also inaugurated the custom of placing the D. A. R. Magazine on the reading table in the library. She is the daughter of William and Virginia Bacon Mead, and a descendant of Stephen Mead and Israel Knapp. Mrs. Elizabeth West, daughter of Robert and Louisa Wood Robinson and descendant of William Jefferis, of Chester County, Pa., was Regent during 1920-21. Outstanding items are presentation of our Augusta His- tory and a two volume Hancock County History to Memorial Continental Hall Library, and Chapter contributions to International College scholar- ships. During this year the chapter assumed charge of the flowers to be Daughters of the American Revolution 143 distributed for decoration of soldiers' graves on Memorial Day, relieving the thinning ranks of W. R. C. Miss Mace Gardner, eighth Regent, is the daughter of George W. Gardner and Sophia Hawley, and is descended from Gad Hawley who served in the Revolution from Hartford County, Conn. During her term of office the chapter joined with county chapters in placing a tablet to John Hancock on the court house in Carthage, 111., also contributing to the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association, and the New America Shop. Mrs. Lucy Grigson Working, daughter of Dr. Richard J. and Emily Sanford Grigson, and descendant of James Lillard of Virginia, was the ninth Regent, being followed by Miss Edith Winters, daughter of John King and Mary Grainger Winters. She is a direct descendant of Martha Board for whom the chapter is named, Joseph Board, father of Martha, being her Revolutionary ancestor. During her term of office the grave of Azel Dorsey, one of the few teachers of Abraham Lincoln, was located, and correspondence was carried on with his relatives in view to marking the spot, but with no success to the present time. Mrs. Mary Beard, daughter of Charles Ogden and Clara Kingsbery Lewis, was regent during 1924-25. She is a descendant of Sanford Kings- bery of Connecticut, and was born in Galesburg, 111. She is a graduate of Knox College in the class of 191L A second Lincoln memorial was un- veiled during this year, a boulder with bronze tablet marking the site where Lincoln was entertained while in Augusta in 1858. A special article giving all details of his visit was read at the exercises preceding the un- veiling, which was largely attended by the public. This year was the cen- tennial of Hancock County, and the chapter assisted in a pageant given under the direction of the Carthage chapter at Carthage. Miss Grace L. Young was our twelfth Regent. During her term of office we contributed to American International College and sent a box of materials to Ellis Island. A very interesting district meeting at the His- torical building was attended by several chapter members, Mrs. Ethel Ketchum McAffee is serving another term as Regent dur- ing the present year. We are bending all efforts to complete payments on our chair in Constitution Hall, and making an effort to collect and classify family history and genealogy of this vicinity. Mrs. Guy Stockton, Historian AURORA CHAPTER Aurora, Illinois ORGANIZED 1912 Aurora Chapter organized October 12, 1912, with thirteen members, the following officers being elected: Regent and Organizer Mrs. Lucy S. Nelson Vice Regent Mrs. Clara Hitchcock Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Ida Fisk Recording Secretary Mrs. Lois H. Keeling Treasurer Mrs. Hattie Olmstead Registrar Mrs. Dorothy Walsh Historian Mrs. Sarah Webb Charter Members Ida Fisk Harriet Klein Clara Hitchcock Minnie Skinner Lucy Nelson Adelaide Bell Hattie Hugett Sarah Webb Grace Freeman Lois Keeling Dorothy Walsh Maude Spencer Helene Daily Hattie Olmstead 144 Illinois State History Life Members Grace Freeman Clara Hitchcock Lois Keeling Marion Strossman In Memoriam Mrs. Nettie Riggs Andrews Mrs. Agnes M. Cottrell Mrs. Mary Findley Anderson Mrs. S. D. Brown Mrs. Hattie Olmstead Mrs. Belle E. Woolsey Mrs. J. May Ricker Mrs. Almira Stolp Hullett Mrs. Rosetta Ryburn Mrs. Edith Crane Sears Mrs. Harriet Wilson Klein Mrs. J. J. McLallen Mrs. Alice K. Eymann Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards Keith Mrs. Helena Daily Mrs. Emma Graves Howard Mrs. Adda Strong Schofield Mrs. Lucy S. Nelson was an efficient Regent and leader during the formative years of the chapter, 1912-1914. Four members subscribed for the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion Magazine and a contribution was made by the chapter to the city hospital. Revolutionary history was the theme for the year and the chapter had appropriate services, on Memorial day, at the grave of Frederick Vaughn, a Revolutionary soldier, buried in the old Root Cemetery. Two Real Daughters of the Revolution, children of the above named Frederick Vaughn, are buried at Montgomery, a suburb of Aurora. Mrs. Lucy S. Nelson, the first regent of Aurora Chapter D. A. R. and its organizer, was born in Bloomington, Wisconsin, October 23, 1889. She attended the grade schools of that town and also at Rhinelander, later moving to Rockford, Illinois and in 1908 graduated from Rockford High School, and also from a Business College, and took a course in Mathe- matics at Rockford Women's College. She was married June 22, 1910, to Geo. R. Nelson of Aurora, and came here to live. Having joined the Rockford D. A. R., she came here full of enthusiasm. and in October 12, 1912, succeeded, through untiring energy and effort, in organizing the Aurora Chapter D. A. R. and was elected its first Regent, the youngest in the state to hold that office. Biography of Mrs. Daily Helene Finley Daily, the second and greatly loved Regent, was bom February 13, 1869, in Leon, Iowa, the oldest daughter of John P. and Jen- nie Miller Finley. At the age of eight years, having lost both parents, she went to live with her grandparents until old enough to care for herself. She was educated in the public schools of Leon, and at a Girls' Board- ing School in Ottumwa, and later attended the Shenandoah Normal Train- ing School for teachers. After graduating, she taught very successfully in the Decatur schools, and later in a Business College in Quincy, Illinois, and in Cleveland, Ohio, from which she was called to the Aurora Business College. She was married at Corydon, Iowa, June 22, 1892, to Harlen Daily, who died three years later. She became a charter member of the newly organized Chapter of Aurora D, A. R., and was elected its Regent for the second year, and so acceptably did she fill this place that she continued to hold it for six suc- cessive years, and at the time of her death was both honorary Regent and Registrar of the Chapter, and for two years had served with great credit, as State Registrar. Daughters of the American Revolution 145 Her death occurred at the West Side Hospital, Chicago, Sunday eve- ning, March 21, 1921, following a stroke of apoplexy. The success and growth of Aurora Chapter is largely due to the efforts of Mrs. Daily. When she assumed the regency, there were but seventeen members, and the membership passed the hundred mark under her capable guidance. Her efforts were untiring, and at the time she was stricken she was re- turning from the Newberry Library in Chicago, where she had spent the day, looking up genealogical records. She was ever a leading spirit in patriotic work, and her loss will be keenly felt. Mrs. Helene Daily was Regent for six years of Aurora chapter. Dur- ing that time the chapter increased in numbers from twenty members to one hundred and eleven members. During the first year, 1914-1915, the remains of Frederick Vaughn, a Revolutionary soldier, was moved from an old abandoned cemetery to Spring Lake Cemetery and a granite marker, also a bronze D. A. R, marker placed on his grave. The year 1915-1916, Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays, also Flag day were observed with appropriate exercises. During the year the State Regent, Mrs. George T. Page, of Peoria, and Mrs. John Hanley, of Mon- mouth, were guests of the chapter. Twelve members subscribers to the D. A. R. Magazine and the topic of study, Illinois. In 1917 celebrated Washington's birthday with a Musical at the home of Mrs. Ida M. Fisk, and presented six silk flags to the South Lake Street School. February, 1918, was organized the Red Cross Society. The talented daughter of the Registrar, Miss Marion Strossman, wrote and staged a Colonial play, entitled, "The Magic Curtain of the Past." The play was given three times and was a great financial success. Donated to various schools, flags which cost ^40.00, also placed in school rooms, 100 cards showing use and abuse of the flag. On April 17, 1918, the Centennial of the adoption of the Enabling Act, the chapter presented to the city of Aurora, a beautiful bronze marker, which was placed on Memorial Hall, in memory of all soldiers and sailors buried in Kane County. The marker was unveiled by Katherine Grometer. All work of the Red Cross quota for World War done in full and chap- ter purchased two Liberty Bonds. Donated two beautiful out of door flags, one to Centre School, appropriate exercises were held and one to the Armory. February, 1920, adopted a French orphan, and donated to Philippine Scholarship and to Tilloloy Village. The historian, Mrs. Hoerr, kept a record of all soldiers who lived in Aurora and enlisted in the World War. The number was 2000. On the chapter service flag are fifteen names. Miss Mary Cutter was appointed by the State Regent, to attend the National Service School at Washington, D. C. During the last year of the regency of Mrs. Daily, 1920-1921, it was decided to organize a Childrens of the American Revolution Society, which was done with twenty members and was named Letitia Wright Chapter. The chapter donated forty flags to be given when the final papers of naturalization were received. 146 Illinois State History Mrs. David J. Peffers is the daughter of the late U. S. Senator and Mrs. Albert J. Hopkins. She graduated from West Aurora High School, Ferry Hall, Lake Forrest and attended Lake Forest College one year. For two years was secretary of the Aurora Council of Parent Teachers Clubs, was elected Vice Regent of Aurora Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution for the year 1919-1920, and the following year was elected Regent and has filled the office since that time. From 1924 to 1926 was State Consulting Registrar, and has served as State Chairman of the Genealogical Committee and Conservation and Thrift Committee and has attended every State Conference but one, since becoming a mem- ber of the society. During the first year as Regent of Aurora Mrs. David .i. Peffers Chapter, Washington's birthday was celebrated with a colonial party and furnished a program to celebrate the tercen- tenary of the landing of the Pilgrims for the West Side High School. American Creed cards were presented to the scholars. During 1922-1923, purchased a Liberty Loan Bond, contributed to the American Shop and to the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association. Assisted with Real Daughters Christmas fund, Philippine Scholarship and the Martha Berry School. Sent a large bunting flag to Pippa Passes Community Center at Caney Creek, Kentucky. The flag was 10x15 feet and the children had never seen "Old Glory." Thanksgiving Day the chapter assisted seventeen other societies of Aurora in planting Memorial trees at the entrance of Northern Illinois Fair Grounds, North Aurora. The chapter placed a marker on the grave of Mrs. Helene Finley Daily, •Honorary Regent, at Leon, Iowa. During 1923-1924, distributed the American's Creed to all children in the eighth grade, including parochial and Lutheran schools. Sent one hundred books to Blackburn College and the same number to Tamassee. The books were biographical and historical. The C. A. R. has 25 members. The chapter has placed markers on graves of the ten deceased mem- bers. Twenty-one members take the Magazine. The year 1924-1925 was honored by the State Regent, Mrs. Herrick attending the first meeting. During the year 2000 American Creed cards were distributed. A large silk flag was purchased for the chapter. In 1925-1926, placed a boulder to mark the spot near Oswego in Ken- dall County, where stood an early French Mission. The most interesting activity was a party for the foreigners attending night school. The fam- ilies were invited and picture slides of our country were shown, an explana- tion given of each. Following patriotic music all adjourned to the gym- nasium where games and dancing were enjoyed and coffee and doughnuts served. In December enjoyed a division meeting with Mrs. Herrick, State Regent, and other state officers present. In 1926-1927, Miss Joan Pierson won the gold medal in the state essay contest sponsored by the D. A. R. and State Historical Society and Dor- othea Lawless was awarded ten dollars by the Patriotic Education Com- mittee. Three chairs for Constitution Hall, also one hundred and fifty-six feet Daughters of the American Revolution 147 of foundation have been purchased, honoring the ancestors of deceased members. Aurora Chapter decorated a float "Our First Flag," for parade July 4th, 1926, sponsored by the American Legion. The program for the year included talks by Hon. James J. Davis, Secre- tary of Labor, who spoke on Immigration; Mrs. John Hanley reviewed the history of the Daughters and Mrs. Goodhue on Patriotic Education. The chapter has distributed 300 flag codes, 375 Creed cards and 50 copies of the Constitution under the able leadership of Mrs. Peffers, who is the Regent. Mrs. S. H. Welch, Historian BELLEVILLE CHAPTER Belleville, Illinois ORGANIZED AUGUST 1, 1916 Charter Members Anna A. Alexander Letha Windsor Sarah Ann Moore Biebel Louisa A. Boyabein Zilphia T. Harrison Emily Canfield Eimer Eugenia Eimer Kunze Celia Alexander Johnson Annie Reynolds Mullen Mary Turner Menills March Thoma Jane Mullen Daisy L. Whiteside Evelyn Kinne Trautmann Margaret Mixon Ballard Maud Alexander Emily Flournoy Eimer Hall Virginia Merrills Margaret White Nixon Mabel Moore Hill Josephine T. Portuondo Martha Anabella Nixon Jessie W. Schneidewind Martha May Sager Pfeffer Olive W. Thomas Onda H. Thompson Margaret E. Thomas Regents of Belleville Chapter D. A. R. Mrs. Trautman, two terms, 1916-1917, 1917-1918; Mrs. C. T. Mullen, one term, 1918-1919; Mrs. P. K. Johnson, one term, 1919-1920; Mrs. C. B. Harrison, two terms, 1920-1921, 1921-1922 ; Mrs. Eugenia Kunze, one term, 1922-1923; Mrs. R. Hilgard, one term (2 years), 1923-1925; Miss Daisy Whiteside, one term, 1925-1927 ; Miss March Thoma, one term, 1927-1929. Mrs. W. E. Trautman, 1916-1917, 1917-1918 Organizing Regent. Chapter presented bronze tablet to Belleville Township High School commemorating three governors and two Lt. gov- ernors who lived in Belleville at time of election: Govs. Edwards, Rey- nolds and Bissel; Lieut. Govs. Kinney and Koerner. Presentation June 21, 1917. Chapter organized the St. Clair County Chapter, American Red Cross, March 5, 1917 ; organizing committee, Mrs. B. H. Portuondo, Chair- man; Miss Margaret Thomas, Treasurer; Miss March Thoma, Secretary. The full membership of the Chapter subscribed as members. Evelyn Kinne Trautman, daughter of Alva W. and Mary Kinne, born in Bloomington, Illinois ; attended public schools ; graduated from Illinois State Normal University at Normal, Illinois; extension work at Washing- ton University, St. Louis, Mo., and University of Southern California, at 148 Illinois State History Los Angeles. Taught in Los Angeles. Life member of Springfield, Illinois, Chapter D. A. R. ; Organizing Regent of Belleville, Illinois Chapter. Mar- ried William E. Trautman, Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois. Mrs. C. T. Mullen, 1918-1919 Chapter members all active in the war work. Annie Reynolds Mullen, daughter of Mary Jane Primm Reynolds. Granddaughter of Aaram Primm; great granddaughter of John Primm, who was a Revolutionary soldier under General Washington, took part in the siege of Yorktown and was present at the surrender of Cornwallis. Mrs. Mullen was born at Mexico, Missouri, moved to Belleville in child- hood and was educated in the public schools of Belleville, later attended McKendree College for four years, graduating 1882. Married in December, 1884, to Charles Thomas Mullen. Have three children, one son and two daughters. Mrs. p. K. Johnson, 1919-1920 Chapter presented flag to American Legion, July 4, 1920. Celia Halsey Alexander Johnson, daughter of James Porterfield and Annie Halsey Alexander. Born at Rapidan, Culpeper County, Virginia, 1886. Graduated Belleville High School, 1893. Married to Preston King Johnson, 1912 ; three children born to the union, Mildred Glassell, Preston King, Jr., and Annabel Alexander, Raised in Protestant Episcopal faith, member of St. George's, Belleville. Revolutionary ancestors: Abraham Halsey, James Alexander, Enoch Beach, Stephen Jackson, John McClure, William Adams. Mrs. C. B. Harrison, 1920-1921, 1921-1922 November 11, 1921, Chapter unveiled memorial tablet to boys of Belle- ville and St. Clair Township, who lost their lives in the World War. Picture was presented to Junior High School, March, 1922. Zilphia Turner Harrison was born in Belleville, Illinois, November 9, 1882, and attended the public schools until the age of twelve. Attended Mary Institute, a part of Washington University, a private school in the city of St. Louis, graduated in 1900. On the 22nd of June was united in marriage with Charles B. Harrison and reside in Belleville. Mrs. Harrison has two daughters. Amy Jane, born in July, 1909, and Josephine Turner, born in October, 1911. A member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and was Regent of Belleville Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, from 1920- 1922. Mrs, Harrison is the daughter of Lucius Don Turner, Jr,, and Jos- ephine (Eckert) Turner; granddaughter of Lucius Don Turner and Matilda Virginia Stuutz Turner; great granddaughter of John Stuutz and Eliza- beth Hill Stuutz; great, great granddaughter of Conrad Stuutz and Mar- garet Briefling Stuutz, Conrad Stuutz helped establish American Inde- pendence while acting as private bodyguard for General Washington, Mrs, Eugenia Kunze, 1922-1923 Chapter was active in petitioning for preservation of Cahokia Mounds, Eugenia E, Kunze was born in Belleville, Illinois, the daughter of Charles G, and Emily Canfield Eimer, Received her education in Belleville public schools ; graduated in 1907 from Belleville High School, A member of the Catholic Church, Descendant of Surgeon Caleb Halsted, Jr,, and Mathew Flournoy. Married Louis J. Kunze, August, 1922, and moved to St, Louis, Mo. Daughters of the American Revolution 14& Mrs. Richard Hilgard, 1923-1925 Chapter salvaged stair rail and newel post and mantel from Gov. Ed- wards' home (in Belleville), which was torn down. Chapter was instru- mental in starting a movement to preserve the Messenger cemetery and have the state made a state historic spot of it. Chapter unveiled Revolu- tionary marker on grave of Risdon Moore in Shiloh Cemetery, February 22, 1925. Ceisel W. Merker Hilgard, born October 2, 1887, educated in the Belle- ville public schools, the preparatory department of Forest Park University and the University of Chicago. A member of the Presbyterian church, and was united in marriage November 8, 1913, to Richard W. Hilgard. In 1920, Mrs. Hilgard became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her Revolutionary ancestors are John Davis, Wm. Walton, David Walton and Wm. Brown. Miss Daisy Whiteside, 1925-1927 Chapter had charge of patriotic program at Shiloh church anniversary celebration. Chapter had a copy of Washington's prayer framed and hung in Carnegie Library, May, 1926. Marked George Lunceford, Revolutionary soldier^s grave, October 28, 1926. Marked Rev. Edward Mitchell, Revolu- tionary soldier's grave, December 4, 1926. Chapter organized a C. A. R. society, January, 1927. Daisy L. Whiteside was born April 2, 1877, at "Oakdale," her present home, near Belleville, Illinois. "Oakdale" is a part of the large original tract secured by her paternal Revolutionary ancestors, from the govern- ment upon their arrival in Illinois soon after the close of the war. The homestead has been in continuous possession of her family, and in no other name than Whiteside. Besides securing a public school education. Miss Whiteside attended Harris Teachers' College, St. Louis, Normal School at Normal, Illinois, and took an extension course from Southern Normal, Carbondale, 111. She served as a public school teacher for twenty-five years — the first year at Paducah, Ky., and the remaining years in her native state, eighteen years of which she taught at the Whiteside school near her home. At the time of the World War, besides doing much clerical and Red Cross work, she organized and was chairman of the Junior Red Cross at Madison, 111. She was granted a medal for the sale of Liberty Bonds. She was a charter member of the Belleville Chapter, D. A. R.; is serving her eighth year as registrar; was Regent, 1925-26; is at present Chairman of Preservation of Historic Spots and National Defense Com- mittees, and is serving the second year on the State Student Loan Com- mittee. Of special interest to her are all patriotic projects and genealogical research. Miss Whiteside descends, maternally and paternally, from many Revo- lutionary War and Colonial lines, her mother having been a granddaughter of Thomas Gillham, Jr., who served in the American Revolution. Other maternal ancestors who served were Thomas Gillham, Sr., Capt. Matthew Lyon, and Roderick Messenger. Her paternal Revolutionary ancestors were John Pulliam, Anthony Badgley, Capt. John Whiteside, and William Whiteside, Sr., immigrant ancestor, in whose honor she has solicited from his descendants, the required amount for a chair in Constitution Hall. She is eligible to the societies of Colonial Dames of America, Founders and Patriots, Daughters of the 17th Century, Honourable and Ancient Artillery, and Daughters of 1812. 150 Illinois State History Miss March Thoma, 1927-1929 Chapter sponsored Harry Atwood address, 120th anniversary celebra- tion at Shiloh church, September 4, 1927. Chapter presented Carles Colfax Long lecture November 21, 1927. Chapter presented gavel made from wood from Gov. Ninian Edwards home to Gov. Ninian Edwards Chapter of Alton. Chapter was hostess July 4, 1927, celebrating commemorating the discovery of Illinois by Marquette, Joliet and their five companions. The celebration was held near Kampsville in Calhoun County. March Thoma, only child of John Christian and Lucy Atkinson Thoma. Born near O'Fallon, Illinois, in the old Atkinson homestead. Educated in Belleville public schools and Notre Dame Academy. Religion, Protestant Episcopal. Revolutionary ancestors, William Whiteside, Davis Whiteside, Captain John Whiteside. Mrs. Richard Hilgard, Historian. ASA COTTRELL CHAPTER Belvidere, Illinois The Asa Cottrell Chapter, Belvidere, Illinois, was organized March 25, 1921. Present membership is eighty. It was named in honor of Asa Cottrell, great, great grandfather of ten of the charter members. Asa Cottrell was born in Stonington, Connecticut, November 15, 1746 ; thirty years later, 1776, he enlisted in his country's service, with the Massachusetts troops. He served in Capt. Lyman's Company, Colonel Dykes' regiment in 1776, and in Colonel Webber's during expedition to Bennington and Stillwater in 1777. He was wounded in battle; was made Lieutenant while in service. Asa Cottrell married Lucinda Otis Clapp, a descendant of John Howland of the Mayflower. To organize a Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Belvidere, was the ambition of Mrs. Susan Cottrell Marshall, a descend- ant of Asa Cottrell, and a member of the John Stark Chapter of Sycamore, Illinois, her former home. So she became a member at large, and the State Regent, Mrs. Chubbuck, made her the or- ganizing Regent of the new chapter. Putting into the work her usual enthusiasm and clever faculty for organizing, she soon gathered a good- ly number of her kinspeople and neighbors, who were eligible, into her home, in the early spring of 1921, and Asa Cottrell Chapter became a per- manent organization, with fifty charter members. And before the two years of Mrs. Marshall's regency expired, the membership was seventy- five. This was regarded as a marvelous achieve- ment by the State Regent, Mrs. Chubbuck. At the close of Mrs. Marshall's two year term, she was made Honorary Regent for life. Susan Cottrell Marshall was born, educated and married in DeKalb County, moving to Belvidere in 1891. Of her two sons, Thomas answered the call to his country's service, leaving the University of Wisconsin in his junior year, entering the World War in 1917, being Paymaster in the Susan Cottrell Marshall Daughters of the American Revolution 151 Navy. After two years' service he was made Lieutenant and returned home two months after the armistice was signed. Mrs. Marshall presented the Chapter with a lineage volume, and parch- ment roll of the charter members. Mrs. Elizabeth Whitman Boyce was the second of the Asa Cottrell descendants serving as Regent, during the years of 1923-25. Mrs. Boyce was one of the organizing members of the Chapter, being the first regis- trar. Her parents were Royal T. and Margaret V. Whitman, early settlers of Belvidere. A Revolutionary ancestor, John Whitman, helped in the settlement of Ashburnam, Massachusetts, where they had fled from be- yond the Rhine, seeking religious freedom. Five other ancestors came over in the Mayflower, including Elder William Brewster. At the opening of the World War, her two sons, John and Royal, were ready to follow the example set by ancestors, and entered their country's service, one as sergeant in quartermaster's department, seeing action in Toul Sector, St. Mihiel offensive, and Meuse Argonne. The other, an elec- trical engineer with Emergency Fleet Corporation. During the regency of Mrs. Boyce, the Chapter had placed in the Court House grounds, to mark the burial place of Chief Big Thunder, of the Pottawatamie Indians, a boulder with a bronze tablet bearing a suit- able inscription. Mrs. Boyce increased our library collection of linneage books by adding fourteen volumes. Mrs. Leta Denny McMaster, third Regent of Asa Cottrell Chapter, was born in Lake County, Iowa, January 1, 1891. She is a descendant of Samuel Denny, a Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment of Minute Men, which marched upon the Lexington alarm. After graduation from Shortridge High School of Indianapolis, she completed a course at the University of Chicago, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1914. Mrs. McMaster was a charter member of Asa Cottrell Chapter, the first corresponding secretary, and third Regent, serving two terms, 1925-27. The outstanding work of her regency was the purchase of a chair in Constitution Hall, Washington, D. C, which was dedicated to Mrs. Susan Cottrell Marshall, organizing and Honorary Regent of Asa Cottrell. The young chapter became more familiar with the purposes of the National Society, by visits during the year, from our state officers, namely: Mrs. Hanley, Vice President General ; Mrs. Herrick, ex-Regent, and Mrs. Bow- man, active Regent of Illinois. The Chapter felt honored and instructed by the encouraging words of these distinguished officers. At the close of Mrs. McMaster's regency, she became a member of the State Publicity Committee. The fourth, and present Regent, is Mrs. Alice Avery Covey, 1927-29. She is a great granddaughter of Private Ezekiel Avery, who fought for American Independence in 4th Connecticut Regiment. He enlisted when sixteen years of age, and remained in the army until the surrender of Cornwallis. Mrs. Covey was graduated from Belvidere High School, and a Missouri State Normal. She taught for twelve years in the schools of Texas, Missouri and Illinois. Through her efforts, the naturalization courts are now attended by the Chapter members, a short patriotic program is given, and silk flags and manuals are presented to the new citizens. The event of the year, however, is to be the placing upon Belvidere's new bridge, a bronze tablet dedicated to our pioneer settlers, and marking the site of the first house in Belvidere, built in 1836. Following the death of the historian, Mrs. Lucy Oilman, Mrs. Covey wrote this history of the Chapter. Following the organization, the officers elected were: Regent, Susan Cottrell Marshall; Vice Regent, Alice Avery Covey; Secretary, Glenn Olds 152 Illinois State History Pettey; Corresponding Secretary, Leta Denny McMaster; Treasurer, Bertha Whitman Hakes; Registrar, Elizabeth Whitman Boyce; Historian, Gertrude Thomas ; Chaplain, Bessie Whitman Walz. Other charter members who have held office in the Chapter are : Vice Regent, A. Grace Green Gay; Secretary, Lucy T. Gilman, Harriet Longcor Covey and Veva King; Corresponding Secretary, Louise Lawrence, Daisy Plane Miles; Treasurer, Katherine Fording Fellows, Kate Lawrence Loop, and Naomi Morse Penny ; Registrar, Veva King, Marie L. Witbeck Hunt ; Historian, Charlotte Lawrence, Marian Haskins Evans, and Sadie M. Blakeslee. Other charter members are: Florence Whitman Morse, Mary Whit- man Richardson, Linnie Brown Tripp, May Whitman Turney, Nalzena S. Allen, Flora Fellows, Anna Dean King, Nettie Fellows Long, Lillian Cun- ningham, Belle Chamberlain Strom, Jennie Louise Tripp, Mila Gibbs Cook, Ida Cook Grant, Edna Galey Moran, Winnifred White Meyers, Helen Wells Grasser, Edna Osborne Whitcomb, Marietta Olney Witbeck. We lost by death charter members : Catherine Gates Carr, Phosa Mc- Master, Carrie Louise Silvius, Lucy Gilman, Ellen Mary Sager, Fanny Cot- trell Sabin and Mary Whitman Richardson. Seven other charter members have either been transferred or resigned. Our entire membership is now eighty — twenty-one of whom are non-resident. The two graves of Revolutionary Soldiers in our cemetery, were marked by the Rockford Chapter, previous to our organization. Some of our resident ladies, formerly members of the Rockford Chap- ter, have been transferred to our Chapter. A valuable history of our County (Boone) issued in 1877, was given to the National Society, by Mrs. Willis S. Brown ; and two other members, Louise and Charlotte Lawrence, gave Carpenter's History of Boone County in two handsome volumes. The Chapter plans to purchase all of the lineage books, and now pos- sesses twenty-one of them. The members who have donated lineage and index books, are: Mrs. George M. Marshall, Mrs. Warren Rowan, Mrs. Millard Boyce and Mrs. Anna King. All books and reports of State and National Societies, also the D. A. R. Magazine, are placed in the Public Library. Asa Cottrell Chapter has given about two hundred dollars toward the erection of Constitution Hall, in Washington, D. C. The Chapter has in its possession the early history of Boone County, also the history of Boone and Winnebago Counties. Mrs. George Covey, Regent HIGH PRAIRIE TRAIL CHAPTER South Berwyn, Illinois ORGANIZED APRIL 19, 1928 High Prairie Trail Chapter is so very new that its history is extremely brief. The Chapter was made possible by the untiring efforts of our Regent, Mrs. Ellen Brogue, who by her enthusiasm for, and loyalty to the D. A. R., and that for which it stands, brought together a group of those who were members of Chapters in other cities, members at large, and those whose applications had been conferred by the National Board, and an or- ganization meeting was held at her home, April 19, 1928; sixteen new Daughters of the American Revolution 153 members, together with the ten transfer members, signed the organization papers, which were sent to Washington and confirmed at a second meeting of the National Board held at the close of the thirty-seventh Continental Congress, April 23, 1928. Our name. High Prairie Trail Chapter, was also selected for us and confirmed at this meeting. Ogden Avenue, which is now a State road and runs through South Berwyn, is a part of an old Pottawatomie Indian trail running in almost a direct route to Ottawa along the Illinois River, and known to early settlers as the "High Prairie Trail," the first stage coach which ever ran west out of Chicago was dispatched over this route on January 1, 1834. One of the first two highways established in the summer of 1831 by the County Board of Cook County followed the route of this same trail, many of our Chapter members remembering it as a country road shaded by magnificent trees, doubtless planted by early settlers. Our Organizing Regent, Mrs. Brogue, appointed a temporary set of officers which were replaced by other officers at the annual meeting where officers were elected for the coming year, as follows: Regent, Mrs. Ellen Boothroyd Brogue; Vice Regent, Mrs. Mabel Le Baron Stephens ; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Jessie Hull Hartsough ; CoiTe- sponding Secretary, Mrs. Jean K. Stockum ; Treasurer, Mrs. Dorthy Black- well Giffes; Registrar, Mrs. Florence Cushing Humiston; Historian, Floss Weaver Skinner ; Chaplain, Mrs. Dell Judd Verbeek. Our first and only meeting since the Chapter organization was held, October 21, with our State Regent, Mrs. Sweeney as guest of honor, Ellen Boothroyd Brogue Ellen Boothroyd Brogue was born near Rock Falls, Iowa, and when a small girl moved to Mason City, Iowa, and there attended the public schools, graduating from High School and continuing her education at the Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls and at the University of Iowa, later doing work at the University of Chicago. During her school work she was a member of various Glee Clubs and toured the State both as a Glee Club member and as a reader ; later teaching in the public schools at Mason City. After her marriage to Arthur Brogue she gave private instruction in expression and public speaking, also having charge of the declamatory work in the High Schools in the district in Oklahoma in which her hus- band taught. While in Oklahoma Mrs. Brogue was active, holding im- portant offices in club and church work in that State, and after coming to Chicago became President of the "University of Chicago Dames." Later Mr. and Mrs. Brogue and their two children, Rosyln and Janice moved to Berwyn, where she is filling important offices in Parent-Teacher's work and in the League of Women Voters. She was also Organizing Regent of the "High Prairie Trail Chapter and is our present Regent. 154 Illinois State History LETITIA GREEN STEVENSON CHAPTER Bloomington, Illinois In October, 1893, Mrs. Letitia Green Stevenson, wife of Adlai E. Stevenson, Vice President of the United States, returned from Washing- ton, D, C., to her home town, Bloomington, for a visit. While here she called a public meeting of women at her home to explain the nature and purpose of the Daughters of the American Revolution, an organization in which she had become intensely interested, while living in Washington. On October 29, 1893, an application for a charter was sent to the National Board, which was approved April 7, 1894. The chapter was formally organized with fourteen charter members, by Mrs. Samuel D. Kerfoot, State Regent of Illinois, on May 3, 1894. The Chapter was the fourth organized in Illinois and the seventy-ninth National and was given the name of its sponsor, Letitia Green Stevenson. Mrs. Sarah Martin Taylor (Mrs. Jas. B.) was the organizing Regent and was the first Regent of the Chapter. Charter Members *2635 Letitia Green Stevenson *4696 Helen M. Johnson Little *4697 Lucy W. Didlake Parke t4698 Mana P. Lackey Smith *4699 Mary T. Didlake Poston 4700 Emma Florence Johnson *4701 Sallie Williams Lillard 4863 Sarah Martin Taylor *4864 Ellen Chamberlain Light 4983 Letitia G. Scott Bromwell *4982 Julia Green Scott *5108 Martha Williams Dunlap *5109 Mary Williams Reed 5745 Caroline Parke Braley Past Regents Sarah Martin Taylor 1894-1896 *Frances Correl Funk 1896-1898 *Sarah Kern DeMotte 1898-1900 Gertrude Ball Welty 1900-1902 *Sallie Williams Lillard 1902-1903 *Mary Frances Ayers Marsh 1903-1905 tCharlotte Zearing Colton 1905-1907 *Emma Bosworth Brown 1907-1908 Caroline F. Jackman Kimball 1908-1910 ^Frances Graves Means 1910-1912 Sarah M. Parks Mammen 1912-1914 *Bella Funk Rollins 1914-1916 *Lillian Hafel Deaver 1916-1918 Mary R. White Monroe 1918-1920 Lilla Mills Riggs 1920-1922 Bella Marsh Augustine 1922-1924 Mary Worley Bunnell 1924-1926 Bessie Wacaser Rigg 1926-1928 President Generals, N. S. D. A. R. *Letitia Green Stevenson (Mrs. A. E.) 1893; 1894; 1896; 1897 *Julia Green Scott (Mrs. M. T.) 1909 ; 1910 ; 1911 ; 1912 fTransf erred. * Deceased. Daughters of the American Revolution 155 Of the fourteen charter members of this Chapter, only five are living ; four of these are still members and one, Mrs. Mana P. Lackey Smith was transferred in 1902 to the chapter at Danville, Kentucky. Sarah Martin Taylor (Mrs. Jas. B.) and Sallie Williams Lillard (Mrs. John T.) both served as Regents of their chapter. Helen M. Johnson Little (Mrs. John R.) as secretary; Miss Mana P. Lackey (Smith) as registrar; Miss Martha Williams as treasurer, and Mrs. Caroline Parke Braley (Mrs. T. A.) as a member of the Board of Management. Letitia Green Stevenson (Mrs. Adlai E.) and her sister, Julia Green Scott (Mrs. Matthew T.) have both been President Generals of the Na- tional Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, thus distinguishing this chapter as the only one giving two President Generals. They were both known as Honorary President Generals upon their retirement from office. Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter has had Mrs. Sain Welty and Mrs. John W. Riggs as first Vice Regents of the State of Illinois, and Mrs. H. C. Demotte and Mrs. H. R. Dodge as State Treasurer. This chapter has had nineteen Regents, including the present one, and is the second chapter in numbers in the State. First Regent, 1894-1896— Nat'l No. 4863 Sarah Martin Taylor, born in Kentucky, daughter of Dr. George B. Martin and Mary Eleanor Long; wife of Dr. James B. Taylor. Was a descendant of Maj. John Martin, Col. Armistead Long, Lieut. Jonathan Taylor and Lieut. Col. Burgess Ball, all of Virginia. Burgess Ball w^as a member of the original Society of the Cincinnati. She was first Regent and organizing Regent, installed May 4, 1894. This administration was devoted mainly to the organizing and building up of the chapter. Mrs. Taylor is now a resident of Berkeley, California. Second Regent, 1896-1898— Nat'l No. 10451 Frances Correll Funk, born in Illinois, daughter of Thomas Correll and Sally McDaniel ; wife of Isaac Funk. Descendant of Robert McDaniel of Pennsylvania, a soldier who received depreciation pay for his services to 1781. Mrs. Funk died April 30, 1910. On May 2, 1897, the chapter gave "A Welcome Home" to Ex-Vice President and Mrs. Adlai E. Stevenson, who were returning home at the expiration of his services as Vice President of the United States. Raising funds for Memorial Continental Hall was the work of this Regent. Third Regent, 1898-1900— Nat'l No. 7735 Sarah Kern DeMotte, born in Illinois, daughter of David Kern and Emily Benton Kellogg; wife of Harvey C. DeMotte, Ph.D., L.L.D. De- scendant of James Knowles, a lieutenant on the Boston, a frigate of twenty-four guns, commanded by Capt. Hector McNeill. He was killed in an engagement near Halifax, June 1, 1777. A most interesting letter writ- ten his wife just before sailing is now prized by this descendant. The outstanding work of Mrs. DeMotte's term was the work in con- nection with the Spanish-American war, and continued efforts for the Memorial Continental Hall project. The second Illinois State Conference convened here May, 1898, with 156 Illinois State History the President General, National Society, Daughters of the American Revo- lution, Mrs. Daniel Manning in attendance, Mrs. DeMotte was State Treasurer of Illinois, 1903-1905. She was chairman of Tellers at Continental Congress in 1909, when Mrs. Matthew T. Scott was elected President General. Mrs. DeMotte died in 1921. She was the first honorary past Regent of this chapter. Fourth Regent, 1900-1902— Nat'l No. 16686 Gertrude Ball Welty was born near the old Illinois River town of Lacon, in Marshall County. Her parents, Jonas Latham and Elizabeth Fetter Ball, as true pioneers, had journeyed from Massachusetts and Penn- sylvania, down the Ohio to Cairo, and so on up the Mississippi and the Illinois to become early settlers of Lacon and Caledonia. Their permanent home was built on the unbroken prairie, thirteen miles east of Lacon, where their family of four sons and one daughter grew up. Gertrude Ball married Sain Welty of La Rose in 1879, and one daughter, Elizabeth, is Mrs. Louie Forman of Bloomington. After two years' residence in New Haven, Connecticut, while Mr. Welty studied law at Yale University, the family moved to Bloomington, which is still its home. Judge Welty died in 1920 while serving as Circuit Judge of his district. She is descendant of Christopher Labingier, a member of committee of correspondence of Westmoreland County, Pa., also a delegate to first Continental Congress ; also a descendant of Thomas Hurd of Massachusetts, who served as a Minute Man. Mrs. Welty began her long term of service in the Daughters of the American Revolution, when she joined the Letitia Green Stevenson Chap- ter in 1897, three years after it was organized. Some indication of her activity is shown by her attendance at fourteen state conferences and twelve national congresses. She was chapter secretary and registrar from 1897 to 1899 ; and Regent from 1899 to 1901. Mrs. Welty has been a member of various state committees, the most recent being district vice chairman of the Caroline Scott Harrison Me- morial committee. She was a member of the official party which witnessed the unveiling of the Fort Massac monument to George Rogers Clark, and acted as Chairman of the committee on Resolutions at that event. She was State Vice Regent from 1908 to 1910. In the National Society, Mrs. Welty has also served on many commit- tees, the most important being Memorial Continental Hall, for which she has worked from its inception. She was a member of the first committee for furnishing the Illinois Room, and in her chapter, headed the Block Certificate Plan and the committee which secured a quota of five dollars per member for the Hall. Mrs. Welty's activities have been a large part of her deep friendship for her chapter's two Presidents General. Mrs. Adlai E. Stevenson and Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. She arranged the recep- tion given in honor of Mrs. Stevenson in the Illinois Building at the St. Louis Fair in 1904. Ten years later, in 1914, she presided at the chapter memorial services for Mrs. Stevenson, and presented a memorial at the State Conference in October of that year. As a devoted friend of Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Welty was chairman of the chapter committee which presented Mrs. Scott as a candidate for Vice President General and President General of the National Society. Through these terms of office, she worked ceaselessly for the causes Mrs. Scott had at heart, and their association was close and tender until Mrs. Scott's death in 1924. Mrs. Welty conducted the memorial services of the chapter and later presented a memorial to Mrs. Scott at the State Conference at Daughters of the American Revolution 157 East St. Louis. As a final proof of friendship, she headed the chapter committee, which secured SIOOO towards the $2250 perpetual scholarship given by the state to the Matthew T. Scott Junior Academy at Phelps, Kentucky. Mrs. Welty is a member of the National Officers' Club. Fifth Regent, 1902-1903— Nat'l No. 4701 Sallie Williams Lillard, born in Texas, daughter of Robert E. Williams and Martha J. Smith ; wife of John Turner Lillard. Descendant of Kerren- happuch Norman Turner of Maryland, a patriot mother who not only gave sons for the defense of their country, but personally rendered material aid to the cause. During this administration, Mrs. M. T. Scott was presented with a beautiful flag by her chapter in recognition of her services and kindness to this chapter. The usual efforts for Memorial Continental Hall were still in progress, year after year. Mrs. Lillard died in 1907. Sixth Regent, 1903-1905— Nat'l No. 8121 Mary Frances Ayres Marsh, born in New York, daughter of Thomas Nelson Ayres and Sarah Cutter Payson, wife of Dr. Benjamin P. Marsh. Descendant of Rev. Seth Payson and of James Cutter of Vermont. Seith Payson, a graduate of Harvard, was pastor at Chelsea, when he enlisted at the Lexington alarm. In the retreat of Perry he led the party, which captured the provisions. James Cutter belonged to a family of patriots. His father was a chaplain at Louisberg and his brother, Anumi in 1777 was surgeon general of the Eastern Department. On April 19, 1904, Mrs. Marsh and delegates were present at the lay- ing of the corner-stone of Memorial Continental Hall, in Washington, D. C. This chapter gave two pairs of mahogany doors for this building in honor of Mrs. Stevenson and Mrs. Scott. These doors were to have suitable inscriptions and hung a pair on each side of the auditorium. Mrs. Marsh died in 1912. Seventh Regent, 1905-1907— Nat'l No. 19721 Charlotte Zearing Colton, born in Illinois, daughter of James Roberts Zearing and Lucinda Helmer, wife of Buell P. Colton. Descendant of Lieut. George Helmar and Wm. Haggerty, Henry Zearing and John Jonas Rupp. George Helmer served as lieutenant at the battle of Oriskany, where he was wounded. Wm. Haggerty was a private in Capt. Jas. Parr's com- pany of Pennsylvania militia. On October 16, 1906, Mrs. John R. McLean, President General, was an honored guest. The chapter was still raising funds for Memorial Continental Hall. Mrs. Colton lives in Chicago and transferred her membership to the Chicago Chapter. Eighth Regent, 1907-1908— Nat'l No. 5876 Emma Bosworth Brown, born in New York, daughter of Wm. L. Bos- worth and Abbie White; wife of Ralph Edson Brown. Descendant of 158 Illinois State History Antipas White, who at sixteen was in the battle of White Plains. He gave six years' service and was attached to the artillery under General Henry Knox. Mrs. Brown died in 1914. Ninth Regent, 1908-1910— Nat'l No. 5748 Caroline F. Jackman Kimball, born in Massachusetts, November 24, 1844, daughter of John A. Jackman and Sarah F. Sargent; wife of Benja- min Rush Kimball. Descendant of George Jackman of New Hampshire, who was a member of the Committee of Safety; a signer of the "Articles of Association," and in 1796 a delegate to the convention at Concord. To fill the quota he enlisted in 1777 and marched to the alarm. He was town clerk of Boscawen for thirty years and lived to be ninety-four. During this regency, Mrs. M. T. Scott was endorsed for the office of President General at the Illinois State Conference held in Jacksonville, November, 1908, and elected to the office at the annual Congress, N. S. D. A. R., in Washington, D. C, April, 1909. June 12, 1909, a Welcome Home was given to Mrs. Matthew T. Scott at the Illinois Hotel, after her election. February 12, 1909, chapter took part in celebration of one hundredth anniversary of Lincoln's birth. Mrs. Kimball was the second honorary past Regent of her chapter. Tenth Regent, 1910-1912— Nat'l No. 9022 Frances Graves Means, born in Illinois, daughter of Lynns Graves and Virginia Hayden; wife of Joseph C. Means. Descendant of David Graves and David Graves, Jr., of Massachusetts. David Graves, although over eighty, served on the committee of Safety of Hartford. He sent all his sons to the army and two were killed. David Graves, Jr., was a Minute Man at the Lexington alarm and died in 1815, aged eighty-two. During Mrs. Means administration, Mrs. Matthew T. Scott was re- elected to her second term as President General, N. S. D. A. R., at Wash- ington, D. C, in April, 1911. Mrs. Means died in 1914. Eleventh Regent, 1912-1914— Nat'l No. 14515 Sarah M. Parks Mammen, born in Illinois, daughter of William A. Parks and Louisa M. Davison ; wife of Dr. Ernest E. Mammen. Descendant of Asa Davison and Ezra Davison of Connecticut. Asa Davison fought in the early wars, was a private. He served enlistments as fife major. Ezra Davison enlisted at the age of sixteen as matross in Capt. Benjamin Dur- kees company to serve at Fort Trumbull. The John McLean Chapter, Sons of the Republic, was organized No- vember 14, 1912. On May 30, 1913, Mrs. Mammen, with Mrs. M. T. Scott and chapter officers attended the dedicatory exercises of the beautiful new Soldiers' Monument at the entrance to Miller Park. A bronze tablet on the monu- ment bears the names of eleven Revolutionary heroes, buried in McLean County. Hon. Adlai E. Stevenson made the address on behalf of the chap- ter. On December 25, 1913, Mrs. Letitia Green Stevenson, a charter mem- ber of this chapter, for whom the chapter was named, and also President General four one-year terms, passed to the great beyond. On February Daughters of the American Revolution 159 12, 1914, a beautiful and impressive memorial in her honor was held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. Seven hundred dollars was raised during this regency for Memorial Continental Hall. In 1928 Mrs. Mammen was made an Honorary Past Regent. Twelfth Regent, 1914-1916— Nat'l No. 73272 Bella Funk Rollins, born in Illinois, daughter of Duncan M. Funk and Elizabeth Richardson; wife of Herbert M. Rollins. Descendant of John Richardson, an ensign in the Frederick County Maryland militia. During this administration, Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter was hostess to the nineteenth Illinois State Conference. Many distinguished guests attended, including our own Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, Honorary President General. Seven hundred and fifty dollars was given by this chapter towards the purchase of an oil portrait of Mrs. Stevenson, which was a gift from Illi- nois Daughters to Memorial Continental Hall, Mrs. Rollins died in 1928. Thirteenth Regent, 1916-1918— Nat'l No. 59183 Lillian Hafel Deaver, born in Illinois, daughter of Charles Rudolph Hafel and Mary Jane Madison; wife of Sabert C. Deaver. Descendant of Reuben George, who served as a private in the Virginia troops, and was in the battles of Germantown and White Marsh. These were the years of the World War and this chapter took an ac- tive part in war work. Our service flag had sixty stars, three of which were gold. On May 29, 1918, Letitia Green Stevenson chapter held fitting cere- monies in celebration of the centennial year of our state and also com- memorating the sixty-second anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's lost speech. A bronze tablet was placed on Old Major's Hall, Front and East street, where the memorable speech was made and was unveiled at this time. Mrs. Deaver died in 1923. Fourteenth Regent, 1918-1920— Nat'l No. 46648 Mary R. White Monroe, born in Illinois, daughter of William Richard White and Harriet Elizabeth Keller ; wife of George W. Monroe. Descend- ant of John Mitchell of Pennsylvania, who enlisted in the artillery, was captured and held prisoner two years. Twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of this chapter was observed May 3, 1894, by furnishing a room in Fairview Sanitorium. The new Mc- Lean County Tuberculosis hospital for a sun parlor for women. A bronze tablet, fittingly engraved was placed on the door. June 14, 1920, a boulder was dedicated near the village of Hudson on Route 2 to mark the last stand of the Pottawatomies in McLean County in 1831. At the close of the World War, our contributions were summed up as follows: Libertv loans bv members, 821,400.00; to French orphans, 81.- 825.00; to war rehef work. 8987.00; Liberty loans, N. S. D. A. R., 8608.00; McLean County Soldiers & Sailors rehef, 8585.00; to Tilloloy fund, 8184.00. 160 Illinois State History Fifteenth Regent, 1920-1922— Nat'l No. 44244 Lilla D. Riggs, of Bloomington, Illinois, was born, reared and educated in McLean County, daughter of Wm. J. Mills and Eleanor B. Anderson; wife of John W. Riggs. Descendant of John Wil- kins and Nancy (his second wife). John Wilkins ' was a private in Virginia militia. Mrs. Riggs is a graduate of Illinois State Normal University and has the wide culture and knowledge gained from extensive travel and much social experience. A keen business woman ■' in the management of affairs, gifted with rare executive ability and sound judgment; she is forceful in bringing to success all projects under- taken. A member of this chapter since 1903, she has served her chapter, state and national society in many and varied capacities. She was chapter secretary two years, vice Regent two years, and lhui d. luggs Regent two years. During her regency, besides complying with every requirement of the state and national society, she from her own funds, paid the required guarantee of three thousand dollars to bring to Bloomington in the name of her chapter, the world's greatest singer. Madam Amelita Galli-Curci, for a concert. Through her manage- ment, gross proceeds of over seven thousand dollars were realized, with a substantial net amount to be used later toward a chapter house. Mrs. Riggs has served, since its organization, as director for McLean County of the Lincoln Circuit marking association. This was one of the seventeen, comprising the circuit, over which Lincoln traveled, when prac- ticing law and holding court in Illinois. During her regency, a granite marker, to commemorate the circuit trail of Abraham Lincoln, was placed on the east walk of the McLean County Court House grounds. It was dedicated June 14, 1922, in the pres- ence of more than five thousand people, including thirteen patriotic or- ganizations attending in a body, and two hundred and fifty children from the Soldiers' Orphan Home. Appointed as chairman of finance fund for Constitution Hall ; she in six weeks, unassisted, secured 85296.10 as the chapter contribution to Constitution Hall. Mrs. Riggs has served as State Vice Regent of Illinois for two years and has been chairman and member of many important state committees. These include chairman State Legislative for four years ; member of Pa- triotic Education, Organization of chapter, better films, Americanism and other committees, and is now member of the National committee and State chairman for the Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial. She is a member of the National Oflficers' Club. Sixteenth Regent, 1922-1924— Nat'l No. 92645 Belle Marsh Augustine, born in Bloomington, Illinois, daughter of Benjamin P. Marsh and Mary Francis Ay res, sixth regent of this chapter. Wife of A. M. Augustine. Descendant of Seth Payson of Massachusetts, who served as Minute Man at the Lexington alarm. Mrs. Matthew T. Scott died April 29, 1923, and memorial services for her were held January 10, 1924. A bronze memorial tablet was placed February 12, 1924 on the Liv- Daughters of the American Revolution 161 ingston & Sons store building to mark the site of old Phoenix Hall, in which Abraham Lincoln and many notables had appeared. Seventeenth Regent, 1924-1926— Nat'l No. 113385 Mary Worley Bunnell, born in 1889, in Omaha, Nebraska, daughter of Jesse L. Worley and Effie King; married to Harvey Dewitt Bunnell, Janu- ary 30, 1913. Two daughters. Descendant of Nathaniel White, a private and sergeant of New York, Charles Rector, a private and orderly of Penn- sylvania, and Brice Worley, a militia man from the same state. Educated at Illinois State Normal University. Identified with the teaching profes- sion five years. Outstanding achievements of regime: 1. Chapter work — Maintained balanced interest in all departments outlined by N. S. D. A. R. Unusual publicity in local papers. Established loose leaf letter size notebook system for officers and Standing committee chairmen, with the requirement that they be constant files for letters of instruction and all other informative material for each department of work ; copies of yearly reports of work accomplished and suggestions for future possibilities for five years previous and be kept constantly up to date to give proper information and background for new officers and chair- man. Obtained adoption of Budget System of handling expenditures and developed system of bookkeeping. Established practice of keeping a Statute book. State and National work — Met all quotos obligatory and suggested. 1924-1925 chapter contributed $1000 to the Julia Green Scott Permanent Memorial Scholarship of the Illinois Daughters. 1925-1926 chapter con- tributed more than $5,000.00 in gifts of Memorial chairs, cash and bonds for Constitution Hall. At the opening meeting of her regime, Mrs. Bunnell presented the chapter with a chapter flag. This flag had been officially adopted at the previous National Congress and this was the first chapter to have a chap- ter flag. The placing of the official bronze marker on the graves of the eleven Revolutionary soldiers buried in this county was begun in this regency. The graves of two soldiers, Samuel Beeler and David Haggard were thus marked and a "Real Daughters" marker was placed at the grave of Miss Elizabeth Bush, the only Real Daughter buried in this county, who was a member of this chapter. Eighteenth Regent, 1926-1928— Nat'l No. 131954 Bessie Wacaser Rigg, born in Illinois, daughter of David D. Wacaser and Angeline Clark; wife of Dr. James R. Rigg. Descendant of Thomas Royal of Manchester, England, a private in the Revolutionary War. The outstanding event of this administration was the thirty-second an- nual Illinois State Conference, Daughters of the American Revolution, March 28, 29 and 30, 1928. Seventy-six chapters were represented with five hundred and three delegates, the largest attendance ever at an Illinois State Conference. Many notables were present at this, the most successful Conference of Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution. During this regency, markers for nine Revolutionary soldiers were secured. One of these was placed on the grave stone of the Revolutionary ancestor of one of our Daughters at Danville, Ky. The placing of the remaining eight completes the marking of the graves of all our 1776 heroes, save one, whose grave is lost. 162 Illinois State History Nineteenth Regent, 1928-1929— Nat'l No. 31348 Clara DeMotte Munce, born in Bloomington, Illinois, daughter of Harvey C. DeMotte, Ph. D., L.L.D., and Sarah J. Kern; wife of Charles Carroll Munce. Descendant of Jas. Knowles, a midshipman on the Boston, who was killed in an engagement with the British on the coast of Nova Scotia. Mrs. Munce is an aluminus of Illinois Wesleyan University and is the daughter of the third Regent, Mrs. H. C. DeMotte. Mrs. Munce has so recently become Regent that there are no chapter activities to chronicle. State Treasurer, 1921-1925— Nat'l No. 65605 Clara Dickinson Dodge, born in Illinois, daughter of David Monroe Dickinson, and Maria J. Williams; wife of Harry R. Dodge. Descendant of Nathaniel Dickinson of Massachusetts. Treasurer of Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter, ten years. Illinois State Treasurer four years, 1921-1925. First Vice Regent, Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter, 1927-1929. Mrs. E. M. Wales, Historian NELLY CUSTIS CHAPTER Bunker Hill, Illinois In 1901 the President General in charge of the organization of chap- ters, appointed Mrs. Lucy Snyder Parham, Regent, for the purpose of or- ganizing a D. A. R. chapter in Bunker Hill, Illinois. Mrs. Parham being out of town, requested that a meeting be called, officers elected and a name adopted. Therefore the first regular meeting of the Nelly Custis chapter was held in the home of Miss Harriet Wilson, October 4, 1901. Miss Wilson was chosen chairman and Miss Ella Pettengill secretary pro-tem. Mrs. Parham sent her nominations and from them the following officers were elected: Vice Regent Miss Mary George True Secretary Miss Ella Pettengill Treasurer Miss Anna Sanf ord Historian Miss Harriet Wilson Registrar Miss Mary F. Sanf ord Board of Management — Mrs. Betsy George True, Mrs. Mary E. Smalley Olmstead, Mrs. Rachel Knapp. In naming our Chapter it was our desire to use the dear old patriotic name of "Bunker Hill," which has so stirred hearts and is surrounded with so many sacred memories, but knowing that a Bunker Hill Chapter was already in existence we chose the name suggested by our Regent, Mrs. Parham — a name dear to our great patriot and leader, Washington: that of Nelly Custis. The charter members are as follows: 36187 Mrs. J. M. Parham 36666 Miss Susanne Edith Davis 36667 Mrs. Mary Louise Tirrill Dickie 36668 Miss Mamie Hilton 36669 Mrs. Adele Smalley Johnston 36670 Mrs. Rachel Knapp 36671 Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson Mor- gan 36672 Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Smalley Olmstead 36673 Miss Ella Pettengill 36674 Miss Mary Sanford 36675 Miss Anna Sanford 36676 Mrs. Ursula True Starkey 36677 Mrs. Betsy George True 36678 Miss Mary George True 36679 Miss Harriet Lewis Wilson Daughters of the American Revolution 163 On October 10, 1901, the Regent, Mrs. Parham, called a meeting of the Nelly Custis Chapter at the home of Miss Wilson at which time she gave an interesting talk on her visit to the National Society at Washington, the national officers and the D. A. R. work. This was instructive and greatly enjoyed. The members were sorry to hear Mrs. Parham's resignation as Regent, but her home was to be elsewhere and she felt the highest office should be filled by some member in Bunker Hill Mrs. Mary Tirrill Dickie was un- animously elected Regent and reelected to the same office for five consecu- tive years. Mrs. Dickie also served as State Treasurer for two years, June, 1904, to June, 1906. The following are Regents and their respective years: Mrs. Mary Tirrill Dickie, October, 1901 to October, 1906; Miss Anna B. Sanford, Oc- tober, 1906 to October, 1908; Miss Jessie Floyd Simmons, October, 1908 to Optober, 1909 ; Mrs. Elizabeth J. Morgan, October, 1909 to March, 1910. From the minute book: "Although her regency was of short duration the Nelly Custis chapter will ever be indebted to her for the energy, ability and tact with which she discharged her duties. The Vice Regent was elected to serve the unexpired time." Mrs. Isa Frances Sanford, March, 1910 to May, 1911 ; Mrs. Lucy Dor- sey Hayes, May, 1911 to January, 1925; Mrs. Nellie A. Van Home, January, 1925 to May, 1927; Mrs. Anna L. Benoist, May, 1927 to May, 1928; Mrs. Bertha Hayes Sanford, May, 1928. Activities and special occasions of these years: December 17, 1901, a social commemorating the historic "Boston Tea Party," 1776: April 19, 1902, Lexington Day, an elm tree planted in the Public school yard with appropriate ceremonies. The names of the members and a short history of the chapter were placed in a bottle and buried at its roots. The tree was named "Nelly Custis." November 12, 1902, a very delightful reception was given in honor of a visit from the State Regent, Mrs. M. Deere and her secretary. Miss Florence Gould, both of Moline. November 17, 1902, Miss Mary Sanborn, a talented educator and a devoted student of history and literature, was appointed chairman of the Program committee: subject, "The Revolutionary Period." These pro- grams proved very interesting and instructive and, under various subjects, covered a period of about nine years. In 1912 the Bay View Reading course on Africa, Egypt and Australia became so interesting that the chapter members decided to meet twice a month. And during these years and those that follow they have been in- strumental in the churches holding occasional patriotic services, also union patriotic services ; in celebrating historical days with socials, receptions or chapter programs pertaining to the occasion ; giving antique parties, visit- ing historical spots; each year sending Ellis Island a substantial box; contributing to educational projects; offering prizes for the best essays written on historical subjects, or to the pupil attaining the highest stand- ing in the eighth grade American history class; contributing to southern schools and, as far as possible, to the state and national calls. Nellie A. Van Horn, Historian 164 Illinois State History EGYPTIAN CHAPTER Cairo, Illinois The Egyptian Chapter was founded March 8, 1923, with Mrs. Pleasant T, Chapman of Vienna as organizer, at the home of Mrs. Ira Hastings, who had been a D. A. R. member-at-large for some time. This chapter was the eighty-fourth in IlHnois. The name "Egyptian" was chosen because Egypt is the term applied to the southern end of the state, due to the fact that in 1835, when there was a scarcity of corn in central and northern Illinois, great numbers came down for a supply to this most fertile country, as in ancient times the people went down into Egypt for a like purpose. The organizing members were thirteen in number and the first officers were : Regent Mrs. Ira Hastings Vice Regent Mrs. L. Fay Danforth Recording Secretary Mrs. E. M. McGruder Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Clinton C. Terrell Registrar Mrs. Walter H. Wood Treasurer Mrs. Julius P. Schuh Historian Mrs. John S. Hacker They were faithful and painstaking in their efforts to learn the cus- toms and methods of the national and state departments so that the new chapter soon took an honored place in all official reports. Mrs. Ira Hastings, organizing regent, deserves credit for her untiring efforts and generous support of every phase of the work. During the first year of the chapter's existence, the charter was held open to encourage other eligible women to join its ranks promptly. When the charter list closed, the membership was twenty-one. The following names comprise the charter list, the charter being granted March 25, 1927, No. 1582: * Mrs. Arthur W. Barter Mrs. James J. Kuykendall Mrs. Harry R. Champlin Mrs. David S. Lansden * Mrs. Alfred Wm. Comings * Mrs. E. M. McGruder * Mrs. A. W. Danforth * Miss Ada Olive Potter * Mrs. L. A. DesPland * Mrs. Clinton C. Terrell Mrs. Wm. Coon * Mrs. Wm. L. Toler * Mrs. John S. Hacker *tMrs. Alice S. Walschmidt * Mrs. Ira Hastings Mrs. P. H. McNemer Mrs. G. P. Keller * Mrs. Walter H. Wood Mrs. Walter A. Krebs Miss Grace Violet Danforth * Mrs. Julius Paul Schuh *Organizing members. tTransf erred. Daughters of the American Revolution 165 The following members have been added : *Mrs. E. A. Burke Mrs. L. B. Roche Mrs. Chas. E. Dille Mrs. Bryan M. Schuh Mrs. J. Irwin Dunn Mrs. John D. Strohm Mrs. O. L. Herbert Miss Ruth Watkins Mrs. J. G. Holland Mrs. Lewis M. Wheeler Mrs. J. Turner Hood Mrs. D. B. Levis Mrs. Jas. S. Johnson Mrs. Frank Shepard Mrs. Fred P. Lehning Mrs. W. Beecher Tanner Mrs. Arthur B. Lemen Mrs. J. W. Wenger Mrs. H. 0. Robertson Mrs. J. A. Van Sickle When the chapter was five months old, it issued the first year book, August, 1923. Succeeding years have brought better books and they have been highly praised by state D. A. R. officers, and by the librarian of Illi- nois State Historical Library, where the complete file of our year books is augmented annually. During the first year, the habit of visiting historical spots w^as es- tablished. Two trips have been made to Douglas Landing on the Ohio River to locate the site of Revolutionary Fort Wilkinson, near Grand Chain; also efforts were made to find the graves of Colonel Strong and other soldiers who were buried just outside the old stockade. A trip was made to the Indian mounds northwest of Cairo. Historic old Lotus Ceme- tery was visited, and all inscriptions found were copied and kept in the Historian's book. Two trips to Cape Girardeau, Missouri, have been made to study its early Spanish, Revolutionary and Civil War history. The Nancy Hunter Chapter conducted us to the old Catholic cemetery and the Spanish King's Highway, El Camino Real; also to the Normal School museum which has extensive collections of the Mound Builders' era. These relics were taken from mounds near Charleston, Missouri. We have also been entertained by the Charleston, Missouri, chapter and the neighboring chapters of Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri have been our guests. These social interchanges are inspiring and pleasant. Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, when Illinois State Regent, was our guest at one meet- ing. We send representatives to all national, state and division meetings and to historic ceremonies when possible. Six members attended the Van- dalia Pageant and unveiling of the Illinois "Madonna of the Trail," October, 1928. Attractive teas, the members in costume, are given which include historic exhibits, and our friends are invited to share our interest in Colonial relics. Such displays of loaned treasures have included glass, brasses, pewter, old china, luster ware, silver, linen, cross-stitch, firearms, coins, coverlets, quilts and even furniture. The feature of the 1928 tea was a completelj^ furnished Colonial bedroom. In 1927 the May tea program presented Mrs. Frank Ayer of Chicago, in a lecture on Antique Glass. A fine loan exhibit of glass was arranged by the members. Colonial exhibits have also been shown in the Cairo Public Library with the gracious co-operation of the librarian, Miss Effie Lansden. Joint meetings are held annually with the Cairo Woman's Club in the club rooms. The Club and our Chapter sponsored in partnership the lec- ture by Charles Colfox Long on "Washington, the Enchanted City." The *Deceased. 166 Illinois State History scholarly lecture and artistic colored slides were greatly appreciated by the public. The Egyptian Chapter has always met all dues and assessments and has never had a delinquent member reported. It has contributed to na- tional and state projects as far as was possible, increasing its funds now and then by giving entertainments. At the monthly meetings, the program always contains a paper, gen- erally original, on a historic or patriotic subject, and some particular phase of D. A. R. activity is discussed. We contributed in 1928 a paper to the Literary Reciprocity Bureau, entitled "Washington's Ancestry and the Rehabilitation of His Birthplace," by Mrs. Grace Cabot Toler. This paper may be read at the ceremonies in 1932 on the completion of the restoration of Wakefield. Local work has stressed patriotism and education. Flag codes have been printed and distributed to schools. Prizes of books and medals have been given annually to the schools for grades in history essay contests. The D. A. R. Magazines are furnished the Cairo Public Library, the Junior High School and the High School. A subscription was sent the Cairo Business and Professional Women's Club on the opening of their new club rooms. On the Cairo Public Library shelves for public use we keep our D. A. R. lineage books of which we have over thirty. The Chapter presented the Cairo High School with a framed copy of Washington's Prayer for our country, which he wrote in his legacy at Newburgh, June, 1783, and sent to Governors of all the states. We have;, observed Constitution Week, Navy Day, Armistice Day and Patriot's Week, the latter in 1927 being an event of red-letter significance, the American Legion and Company "K" co-operating. The exercises were in Lansden Park and speeches were made by Mayor Wood and Ferre Watkins of Chi- cago, Commander of the Illinois Legion. A notable event in our Chapter's history was the forming of a Society of the Children of the American Revolution, in 1928, with fourteen mem- bers, under the regency of Mrs. David Lansden. Mrs. Oscar L. Herbert is the organizing president. The Indian name "Ne-Au-Say" was selected, as its meaning "point of land," is particularly appropriate for our locality. The children's organization is growing and gives promise of excellence along every line of endeavor. Frederick Johnson, Cairo's winner in the 1928 Illinois State Oratorical Contest, was presented by the Egyptian Chapter with James Beck's "The Constitution of the United States," as evidence of appreciation of his fine oration on the Constitution which won for him five hundred dollars in cash and a trip to Europe. Commemorating the oflficial occupation of Cairo by General Ulysses S. Grant, the Children of the American Revolution and the Boy Scouts joined the Daughters in unveiling two bronze tablets, auspiciously celebrating Flag Day, 1928. These tablets are gifts to the city from the Egyptian Chapter and the "Ne-Au-Say" Society, respectively, one marking the place known during war days as Fort Defiance, the other denoting the building which Grant occupied as headquarters. The Grand Army of the Republic was represented at these ceremonies by Horace Hannon, eighty-five years of age, of Olmstead, Illinois, whose placid face and kind words of greeting added a touch of patriotism to the occasion. In behalf of the Chapter, Mrs. Schuh, vice regent, made a beautiful presentation speech to the mayor and city officials. The address for the Daughters was made by Hon. Reed Green, son of Judge Green, who had offices in this same building during Daughters of the American Revolution 167 the Civil War and welcomed Gen. Grant on the occasion of his second visit to Cairo after his trip around the world. Aside from the local work, the Chapter showed its interest in D. A. R. projects by contributing to the following: Ellis Island, Thomas Jefferson Memorial at Monticello, Caroline S. Harrison Memorial, Wakefield Memorial, Kate Duncan Smith School, Crossnore School, Carr Creek School, Chair and fifty foundation feet for Continental Hall, Charter Membership in Saratoga Battlefield Association, Old Trails Road, Student Loan Fund, Illinois' Real Daughter, Patriotic Education, Manuals for Immigrants, Tamassee School, Americanism, Ken- more Association, Founder's Memorial, Red Cross and Sulgrave Manor. In October, 1928, the Egyptian Chapter was honored when the Tenth Division meeting of the Illinois D. A. R. was held in Cairo. Six state of- ficers and twelve chairmen were present, many motoring from the northern end of the state. Mrs. William J. Sweeney, our efficient state regent, and her able assistants conducted a round table and a meeting for departmental instruction, attended by many representatives from the various chapters in southern Illinois. The Egyptian Chapter has grown from thirteen members to forty-one. The organizing Regent, Mrs. Hastings, served as chapter Regent, 1923-25. Her successors were Mrs. L. Fay Danforth, 1925-26; Mrs. David S. Lansden, 1926-28, and Mrs. Julius Paul Schuh, 1928-. These three women, all past presidents of the Cairo Woman's Club, have had a wide range of experience in public work, and have carried on the duties of the Chapter with a deep understanding of woman's part in the estabhsh- ment of national ideals. The chapter motto, "For Home and Country" is their inspiration. Mrs. Lewis Wheeler, Historian CAMBRIDGE CHAPTER Cambridge, Illinois The first meeting of Cambridge Chapter D. A. R., was held June 15, 1917, with the State Regent, Mrs. Anne M. Bahnsen, presiding, and the name Cambridge Chapter was adopted. The following were charter mem- bers: Mrs. Laura Brown Anderson Dr. Caroline Eaton Miss Susan L. Attwater Mrs. Elta Hadley Eastman Mrs. Lillian Hadley Blomgren Mrs. Margaret Eaton Hadley Mrs. Elsie Conser Mrs. Ella Chapin Ross Mrs. Ella Record Clifford Mrs. Minnie King Record Mrs. Luara S. Conaty Mrs. Josephine Brown Stiers Dr. Matilda Eaton Mrs. Emma F. Turner Miss Ruth Turner Mrs. Emma F. Turner was elected the first Regent. During this year fruit was sent to the camp hospitals, donations were made to help French villages, and a service fiag was presented to the town and accepted by the Mayor, at which time an appropriate program was given. In November, 1918, a French war orphan was adopted and a com- mittee appointed to interest other organizations in doing the same. Nine orphans were adopted by different organizations. In August, 1918, a fund of $60 was raised toward the purchase of a war memorial. On May 1, 1922, Mrs. Mary Smith Perkins, our only real granddaugh- ter, passed away at the age of 95. She was born in Virginia and was a 168 Illinois State History cousin of Thomas Jefferson. During the World War she was ever active, knitting for the soldiers. In the spring of 1927, two trees were planted on the Court House lawn, in memory of the two boys from Cambridge who lost their lives in the World war. This Chapter has always taken an active part in all patriotic activities and are always willing to do our share in the work of the society. The following have served as Regents of this chapter: Emma F. Turner 1917-1920 Elsie Conser 1920-1921 Laura B. Anderson 1921-1922 Margaret E. Hadley 1922-1924 Therese K. King 1924-1925 Ruth S. Rishel 1925-1926 Myrtle P. Palmer 1926-1927 Ruth S. Rishel 1927-1928 Mrs. Dan Hinman, Historian LOGAN CHAPTER Carbondale, Illinois The Logan Chapter of Carbondale was organized September 3, 1922, and when the chapter was one year old its membership was almost doubled. One of the first historic spots to receive attention of the chapter was the old home of General John A. Logan, for whom the chapter was named. In 1923 a handsome silk flag was presented to the Chapter by Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, in memory of her illustrious parents. An interesting program was held in May to celebrate the origin of Memorial Day. This idea was inspired by our Mary S. Logan of whom all Illinois is proud and it was carried out through the Grand Army of the Republic and Congress by her honored husband, General John A. Logan, a native of our Jackson County. Through the efforts of the regent a large tapestry portrait of Gen. Logan was secured in Washington. A beginning we hope of a historical collection. The eighth Division meeting was held in Carbondale in 1923, with a large representation and much interest. The State Regent, Mrs. Herrick, and Secretary, Mrs. Bowman, were present. In 1928 the chapter has 31 members, three Revolutionary soldiers graves have been located in the county. All State and National dues cared for and twelve members take the magazine. The regents of the chapter are: Mrs. Andrew S. Caldwell 1923-1925 Miss Ehzabeth Hickson 1925-1927 Mrs. Emmet T. Harris 1927-1928 Mrs. Alice Waldshmidt 1928-1929 SHADRACH BOND CHAPTER Carthage, Illinois Shadrach Bond Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, named for the first governor of the state was founded by Mrs. Laura Miller Noyes, assisted by Mrs. Julia Holton Ferris. The first meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Noyes on April 6, 1896, and the organization was com- pleted on January 19, 189/, at a meeting held at the home of Miss Susan Daughters of the American Revolution 169 Williams. There were thirteen charter members, namely: Mrs. Laura jNIiller Noyes, who was appointed Regent by the State Regent; Mrs. Kerfoot, Mrs. Helen M. Ferris, Mrs. Julia E. Ferris, Mrs. Ellen C. Mack, Miss Susan Williams, Mrs. Amanda Schultz, Mrs. Julia Ferris Hubbs, Mrs. Mary Bacon Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth Tillapaugh, Mrs. Ellen Capron, Mrs. Alice Ferris Martin, Miss Nellie Cherrill and Miss Ina Elder. Mrs. Noyes took a profound interest in the affairs of the chapter and served as Regent at various times covering a period of six years. At the meeting celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the organization of the chapter a loan fund for the use of young women attending Carthage College was created and was designated as the Laura Miller Noyes Loan, in honor of the founder and first Regent. From the first year of its organization, Shadrach Bond Chapter has encouraged the study of American history by presenting prizes to the students of Carthage High School, Carthage Grammar School and Carth- age College Academy having the highest grades in the course. A granite boulder was placed on the lawn of the Hancock County Court House on October 22, 1914, marking the place where Lincoln stood when he made his address in Carthage. The boulder bears an engraved bronze tablet which was unveiled by Mrs. Alice Lincoln McManus, a rela- tive of Abraham Lincoln. A bronze tablet was also placed in the corridor of the court house in memory of the soldiers and sailors of the Revolution- ary War, and marble markers have been placed at the graves of Revolu- tionary soldiers buried in Hancock County. A bronze tablet bearing the words "Real Daughter" and the D. A. R. emblem was placed by the chapter on the grave of Angelica Fonda, who was buried in the Carthage cemetery in 1846. During the World War the chapter purchased Liberty Bonds and con- tributed in many ways to various departments of relief work. The following have served as Regents of Shadrach Bond Chapter: *Mrs. Laura Miller Noyes 1897-1899 *Mrs. Julia Holton Ferris 1899-1901 Mrs. Noyes 1901-1902 Mrs. Julia Hubbs 1902-1903 Miss Ina Elder 1903-1904 Mrs. Noyes 1904-1905 Miss Elder 1905-1907 Mrs. Noyes 1907-1909 Mrs. Laura Lawton 1909-1911 Mrs. Carolvn Cutler Cox 1911-1913 Mrs. Irma Rand O'Harra 1913-1914 Mrs. Mary Tressler Newcomer 1914-1915 *Mrs. Georgia Hubbs Baird 1915-1917 Mrs. Pearl Mack Swigert 1917-1919 Mrs. Cox 1919-1920 Mrs. Newcomer 1920-1925 Mrs. Jessie Kirkpatrick Smith 1925-1927 Mrs. Newcomer 1927-1928 Mrs. Ella Baird 1928-1929 Sylvia Reaugh Beckman, Corresponding Sec'y ''Deceased. 170 Illinois State History GASTON CHAPTER Centralia, Illinois We organized with twelve members, eleven of whom were descended from William Gaston of Revolutionary times. We asked to be called the William Gaston Chapter, but as there was already a William Gaston Chap- ter in North Carolina, we were named the Gaston Chapter, Seven of the twelve charter members were descended from Justice John Gaston as well as William Gaston, so "Gaston" is perhaps just as applicable. Our chapter was organized December 11, 1923, with Jessie K, Morrison as organizing Regent. The charter members of our chapter are Jessie K. Morrison, Nellie Reed, Althea Matsler, Ida Baltzell, Grace Mercer, Margaret Mercer, Gladys Kell, Mary Wilkin, Ella K. Davis, Ethel M. Parkinson, Mary S. Frazier, and Carrie Morrison. As we organized in December we began our year in January and each Regent, so far, has served from January to January. Jessie K. Morrison served as Regent the first year, in which we were getting acquainted with the duties of our offices. During the first year, 1924, we lost by death our very able sister, Aletha Matsler. Through 1925, Mary S. Frazier was Regent. The work was new to all of us and things moved slowly. Minnie March, secretary. Mary Wyatt joined our chapter. We lost by death, Margaret Mercer, another efficient member. She was very loyal and loved the chapter. In 1926, Grace Mercer was Regent. The state regent visited us and helped with suggestions. Mary Hahn elected historian. Jessie Kate Morrison, daughter of Ashbel G. Morrison and Carrie May Cunningham Morrison; born August 23, 1891, in Jefferson County, near Dix, Ilhnois. Moved to Centralia in 1896. Completed the Grade school work in 1906 and the Centralia Township High school in 1910. Entered nurses training school during the World War. Belongs to the Presbyterian church, Centralia Rebekah 596, Woman's Relief Corps, by descent from Capt. J. R. Cunningham, and the D. A. R. descent from William Gaston, Revolutionary soldier. At present employed as clerk in the Medical Department of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company and a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Centralia, Illinois. Charter member Gaston Chapter D. A. R. ; organizing regent Gaston Chapter. Nellie Maude Morrison Reed, born in Jefferson County near Dix, Illi- nois, March 28, 1893, and moved to Centralia, Illinois in 1896. Completed the grade school work in 1907 and graduated from the Centralia Township High school in 1911. Finished a course in Brown's Business College in 1913 and worked in the old National Bank of Centralia for about two and a half years. On September 26, 1916 was married to Samuel Clark Reed and to this union were born three sons, Robert Clark, September 1, 1918; John Riley, January 5, 1921; Thomas Allyn, September 9, 1922. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church, Order of Eastern Star, Woman's Re- lief Corps, and the D. A. R. by descent from William Gaston, a Revolution- ary soldier whose grave is in the old Covenenter cemetery, about ten miles east of Centralia, 111. Charter member Gaston Chapter, D. A. R. Carrie May Cunningham Morrison, daughter of Capt. J. R. Cunning- ham, (captain in the Civil War) and Mollie T. Ellis. Born October 5, 1867, in Jefferson County, near Dix, Illinois. Completed the Grammar school work. At the age of twenty-three was married to Ashbel G. Morrison. To Daughters of the American Revolution 171 this union were born three girls, Jessie Kate, August 23, 1891 ; Nellie Maude. March 28, 1893, and one girl born March 9, 1896, who died in in- fancy. Moved to Centralia, Illinois, in 1896, where she has since made her home. Member of the Presbyterian church. Woman's Relief Corp, L. A. of the Order of Railway Conductors and the D. A. R. by descent from Maj. Levi Troubridge of the American Revolution. Mrs. Morrison is a charter member of the Gaston Chapter, D. A. R., and Regent in 1927. ]\Iargaret Ellen Cunningham was born in Marion County, Illinois, dur- ing that period of settling and developing the southern portion of that state. During her childhood she Hved in a community that held that the church and its activities should be the center of all social, as well as spiritual progress. This church was the Old Covenanter Church, and her Revolutionary ancestor is buried nearby. During this time she became a bible student as the church commanded much study along this line. She continued this study throughout her life. Through her own efforts she completed a High school course. College was her next goal but she was married at the age of seventeen to Lewis Clark Mercer. They went west, living in Omaha, Nebraska, where she taught school many years. Her lat- ter da^^s were spent in Centralia, Illinois, where her husband was engaged in the wholesale and retail grain business. Much of her time here was spent in looking after the welfare of poor or crippled children. In addition to this, she was a member of the W. C. T. U. The Woman's Club, and a charter member of the Gaston Chapter of D. A. R. ]\Iinnie March, born in Marion County, Illinois, near the home of her ancestor and also near his burial place. For the last twenty years has been working as a stenographer in the office of one of the leading law firms of Centralia. Illinois. She is a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 353, Cen- tralia, Illinois; White Shrine of Jerusalem and Rebekah Lodge 596, of Centralia, Illinois. Charter member of the Centralia Business and Profes- sional Women's Club and was President during the years 1927-1928. Mem- ber of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Centralia, and Gaston Chapter of the D. A. R. of Centralia, Illinois. Grace Ethel Mercer was born near Centralia, Illinois. Moved to Ne- braska at an early age, where she received most of her education. At- tended the University of Michigan; the Southern Illinois Normal and the Nebraska State Normal. Most of her life has been spent in the teaching profession. Mrs. Mercer is a member of the Woman's Club, the W. C. T. U., and a charter member of the Gaston Chapter of the D. A. R. Regent Gas- ton Chapter in 1926. Iva Pauline Downing Price was born April 11, 1891, at Omega, Illinois. Educated at Farina, Illinois, public schools. Taught school one year. Mar- ried to Lenard J. Price, July 2, 1911. Mother of two children, viz.: Bert Thomas and Elsie Blossom. Now resides in Centralia, Illinois. Mary Hill Frazier was born near Cartter, Illinois, educated in the common schools, the Southern Illinois Normal and the University of Illi- nois. She began teaching when quite young and kept it up until her mar- riage to Edgar L. Storment, president of the Arizona Normal School of Tempa, Arizona. Mr. Storment died in 1898 and Mrs. Storment resumed the teaching profession in Mesa, Arizona. She taught also in Streator, and Centralia, Illinois. While teaching in Centralia she met Mr. S. A. Frazier. a retired lawyer whom she married in 1906. Mr. Frazier was a lover and collector of books and the many volumes all over the home are its chief adornment. He died in 1918. Mrs. Frazier is fond of botany and bird study. She is a charter member of the Gaston Chapter, D. A. R., and a member of State Legislative Committee of the D. A. R. Mrs. L. C. Price, Historian 172 Illinois State History SHEMAUGA CHAPTER Champaign, Illinois The Shemauga Chapter was organized December 7, 1920, organizing Regent, Miss Adra Shutt of Champaign. This chapter is in the University of Illinois, so the committee work is limited. The membership necessarily fluctuates, few members being in the university for more than four years. Because of the student atmosphere the Student Loan has received a liberal donation besides the per capita tax. Shemauga Chapter would appreciate receiving the name of any member or eligible girl who is planning to at- tend the University. Charlotte Woods, R. F. D. No. 3, Urbana, is the present Regent. SALLY LINCOLN CHAPTER Charleston, Illinois "Sally Lincoln," organized March 12, 1921, was chosen as the name of the Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution which is now organized in Charleston, Illinois, for the following reasons: First, we desire "to perpetuate the spirit" of Sally Lincoln, the foster-mother of Abraham Lincoln, because of the important place she filled in the life of the nation's great patriot. While his inborn traits of character were given, as he once said, by his own "sainted mother," who Providence removed early in his life, it was Sally Lincoln, who by Providence entered at this formative period of his life, with her great mother mind and heart filled with the ability to nourish his body and encourage his ambition to attain an education. Had it not been for Sally Lincoln, we today might not be living in a great united Nation with a staunch belief in the general diffusion of knowl- edge. Secondly, "Sally Lincoln" was chosen as a name by which to encourage the people of this community "to acquire and protect historical spots" of which the jurisdiction of this chapter will cover or in other words, the east half of Coles County of Illinois. The name was chosen as a talisman by which "historical research might be encouraged. The story of the Lincoln family is so interwoven with that of Coles County that it would be impossible to give a complete record of either without mention of the other. Thomas Lincoln, after the death of his first wife, October 5, 1818, married in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, December, 1819, Mrs. Sally Bush Johnston, whom he had known in his boyhood days. Sally Bush Johnston's husband had died in 1815, leaving her with three children. When Thomas Lincoln came to Elizabethtown, Kentucky from his death stricken home in the woods of southern Indiana and told her of his wife's death, of the help- less condition of his two orphan children, Sally Bush Johnston's mother love was quickened and she decided to go with Thomas Lincoln and as- sume the added responsibility of caring for his two children. In 1830 Thomas Lincoln, together with his family, emigrated from Spencer County, Indiana, to Macon County, Illinois. In 1831 they again removed to Coles County, Illinois and settled near Buck Grove, removing a few months later to Goose Nest Prairie where they lived until death took Mr. Lincoln in 1859. Mrs. Sally Lincoln lived a few years after her hus- Daughters of the American Revolution 17J1 band's death and was buried beside him in the Gordon cemetery, on the Goose Nest Prairie. List of Charter Members Miss Dora L. Alexander Miss Harriett Johnston Miss Albert Phyllis Alexander Mrs. Elizabeth S. King Miss Nan S. Alexander Mrs. Mary S. Miles Mrs. Caroline Newman Allenbaugh Mrs. Minta L. Marshall Miss Mary Jane Booth ! Mrs. Bonnie S. Miller Mrs. Jennie S. Berry Mrs. Gertrude S. Blair Miss Vera A. Belting Mrs. Eldia A. M. Cash Mrs. Frances F. Curry Mrs. Louise W. Chilton Mrs. Harriett N. Bowling Mrs. Esther S. Dudley Mrs. Agnes M. Duffy Mrs. Etta L. Fulton Mrs. Gertrude R. Francis Mrs. Mary F. Freeman Miss Emma L Freeman Mrs. Esther C. Goodwin Mrs. Elizabeth B. McCrory Miss Margaret McCrory Miss Esther McCrory Miss Etta J. Nott Miss Emily R. Orcutt Mrs. Helen S. Olmstead Mrs. Mamie N. Ownsby Mrs. Maurine A. Reed Miss Lois M. Shoot Mrs. Louise M. Shrieve Miss Audrey M. Shuey Mrs. Margery S. Thomas Mrs. Lotta L. J. Weir Mrs. Alvina Riggs Dedication of Lincoln Marker A luncheon was given at the Lawes Hotel and many out-of-town guests were present. Among them were Mrs. Eugene Chubbuck, our State Regent at that time ; Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber, Miss Lotte Jones, speakers at the afternoon exercises; Mrs. L. C. Lescher of Galesburg, state record- ing secretary; Mrs. S. H. Auld, Regent of Shelby ville chapter, and Mrs. W. T. Scott, Regent of the Paris Chapter. Following the luncheon the pageant was formed. Many automobiles were tastefully decorated in the D. A. R. colors, and several floats depicted different periods in our nation's history. Our Sally Lincoln Chapter float represented Sally Lincoln teaching Abraham Lincoln as a youth. The Sons of Veterans, W. R. C, Boy Scouts, Teacher's College, High School, and American Legion each had a float decorated to represent some phase of history. The Bar Association float was a reproduction of the float which was at the original Lincoln-Douglas debate held in Charleston 64 years ago. There were thirty-two young ladies to represent the thirty-two states then in the union. Following the float was a young lady on horseback dressed to represent Kansas, the Sunflower State, seeking admission among the other thirty-two members of the family of states. The exercises following the pageant were held on the Court House lawn. Hon. H. A. Neal presided. Hon. H. R. Rathbone of Chicago; Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber of Springfield, Secretary of State Historical Society ; Miss Lotte Jones of Danville, Chairman of Lincoln Circuit Marking Asso- ciation ; Dr. Wm. E. Barton of Oak Park ; Mrs. H. E. Chubbuck of Peoria, Illinois State Regent, D. A. R., took part in the program. Thomas and Sally Bush Lincoln, father and step-mother of Abraham Lincoln lived on a farm near Janesville, Illinois, and are buried in Shiloh cemetery, twelve miles southwest of Charleston. Charleston was one of the trading centers of the Lincoln family. 174 Illinois State History Prize Float Prize Float Daughters of the American Revolution 175 OUTSTANDING EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHAPTER Sally Lincoln Chapter, D. A. R. Miss Etta J. Nott, Organizing Regent — 1921-1923 Miss Nott was born in Charleston and has been one of its loyal and public spirited citizens. She organized the Charleston Cemetery Associa- tion and received honorable mention for work done in raising subscriptions for that fund. She is a Charter member of the W. R. C. which she assisted in or- ganizing, and was President for eight years. Her membership has been in the Rebekah Lodge for twenty-five years and in the Eastern Star for twenty-three years. In February, 1928, she organized the Merrill Colburn Chapter of C. A. R. in our city. She was made Honorary Regent of our Chapter in 1927. The outstanding events in her office as Regent: S600 collected for Lincoln Circuit marking. 64th anniversary of Lincoln-Douglas debate held in Charleston. Historical pageant given and Lincoln Circuit Marker unveiled. Mrs. Eugene Chubbuck, our State Regent, was present. Lincoln Circuit marked through this County. Picnic and patriotic program at Riverview Park by Gov. Edwards Coles and Sally Lincoln Chapters on Flag day. Ten memorial trees planted on Armistice day. Representation at Conference and Congress. Two Real granddaughters. 700 cook books published. Mrs. H. H. Blair, Regent— 1923-1925 Mrs. Blair was born in Charleston and has since been one of the lead- ers in civic, literary, church, and social circles of the city. She has been on the Book committee of the Public Library board for the last sixteen years. Since 1911 she has been a m. ember of the Charleston Reading Circle, She has proven up on five Revolutionary ancestors and is working on two others. In 1925 and 1926 she was appointed State Chairman of the Conserva- tion and Thrift committee. At the State Conference in East St. Louis she served on the committee for arranging the ten divisions of the State. During her oflfiice as Regent there were the following outstanding events: Combination picnic with the Madam Rachel Edgar near the loca- tion of our county line marker for the Lincoln Circuit Trail. Flag day cele- brated by Sally Lincoln and Gov. Edward Coles Chapters, in Mattoon at Peterson Park, on the very ground where the men from our County had camped and drilled under Gen. U. S. Grant, preparatory to going into service. County medal for Prize Essay contest won by a Charleston stu- dent. S180.00 netted on sale of D. A. R. Cook Books. Purchased 12 new Lineage books at 836.00. 825.00 contributed to American Legion for the erection of a monument in memory of the World War heroes. Seven his- toric spots located to be marked. Colonial Tea commemorating 150th anni- versary of the Boston Tea Party. Brief sketch given of the historic Tea Party, and a pageant depiciting five periods in American history. Comple- tion of three years study of our State and County history. Paper on the Constitution of the U. S. sent to committee on Literary Reciprocity in Washington. Road map of our county made. Divisional meeting held in Charleston, with Mrs. Herrick, our State Regent, present. Contributions made Tamassee, Blackburn, Kenmore Association, Phillipine Scholarship, Library of Tamassee, Citizenship School, Julia Green Scott Memorial, and Mem. Cont. Hall Library fund. Mrs. Blair is a charter member of our Chapter, 176 Illinois State History Mrs. W. R. Harryman, Regent— 1925-1927 Mrs. Harryman was born in Carbondale and attended the Southern Illinois Normal School. Later she studied music in Chicago, and taught public school music for a short time. She has lived in Charleston since her marriage, twenty-three years ago, and has been closely affiliated with the civic, literary, church and social life of our city. She has been an ardent worker in our Charleston hospital. She is a member of the Charleston Reading Circle. In 1921 she became a member of the Sally Lincoln Chapter. In 1925 she served on the Resolutions Committee at the State Conference. During her office Mrs. Frank Ricketts of our Chapter served as State Chairman of the Ellis Island committee. The outstanding events in her office as Regent: Marking of five his- toric spots. The American's Creed placed on grade cards in public schools. Paper on "A Few Early Figures" sent to State Historian. Open meeting held on Lincoln's birthday with State Vice Regent, Mrs. King as guest of honor. Flag day celebrated each year with a picnic and patriotic program. Colonial Tea given on Washington's birthday, with a splendid program of living pictures of historic personages. At one November meeting Mrs. Bowman, State Regent, was present and gave a talk. 85.00 given by our Regent to the local winner of the Constitution Essay Contest, "Wherein Lies the Greatness of the Constitution." 138 trees planted, 3 memorial. 2 volumes of Lineage Index and volumes one and two of the Abridged Com- pendium of American Genealogy placed in Public Library. A committee from our Chapter assisted in directing the work of clean- ing up and improving our oldest city cemetery. Charles Marton, for whom our city is named, and Dennis Hanks, son-in-law of Sally Lincoln, are buried there. The oldest log house standing on the east side of Coles County was given to our Chapter by its owner, Mr. Joel Rennels, whose father built the cabin over 90 years ago, and considerable sum of money was expended in carefully taking it apart, moving it six miles in from the country, and restoring it just as it was, for use as a Chapter House. It is one of the four Chapter houses in the State of Illinois. It is located on the Chautau- qua grounds. Our Chapter was represented at the State Conference, and by the Regent, one Delegate, and two alternates at the Continental Congress. Contributions were made to Carr Creek Community School, Schauffler Scholarship fund. National Old Trails Road, and Constitution Hall. Miss Esther McCrory, Regent— 1927-1928 Miss McCrory is a Charter member of the Sally Lincoln Chapter. She served two years as Recording Secretary. She was born in Charleston. Was graduated from the Eastern Illinois State Teachers College in 1910. Attended school at Lasell Seminary Auburndale, Mass., the following year. The next fourteen years of her life were spent in teaching in the public grade schools in Paxton and Charleston, Illinois. She retired from teach- ing in 1926. She is interested in civic, church, literary, and social circles of the city. She is a P. E. 0. and a member of the Columbian Reading Circle and Drama Study Club. The outstanding events in her office as Regent: Flag day, Washing- ton's birthday. Constitution week observed. Open House held at our Chap- ter House two afternoons during Chautauqua. $300.00 paid toward our Daughters of the American Revoi l tion 177 Chapter House debt. $350.00 made during year from markets, candy sales, sale of Colonial Greetings, Home Talent Play, bridge parties, and parcel post sale. 500 new Flag Codes purchased and 350 of them distributed through schools. Divisional meeting held in Charleston, October 5, 1927, and preceeded by a luncheon. 84 people were served. Washington Tea in February. Flag donated to Chapter by outgoing Regent, and flag pole donated by American Legion. 1000 Cook books published. S25.00 given toward Lafayette Memorial in Picpus cemetery, Paris, France, by a daugh- ter of one of our charter members. Flag salute given and flag lesson read at each meeting. Wild Flower Pledge copies distributed to all public school teachers for use in classes. Playlet, "Save the Trees" worked up in one of the schools and given on lawn on Arbor day. Gift of §39.00 given toward Constitution Hall, which with the S400.00 already reported makes §439.00 as our donation. Four representatives from our Chapter attended the State Conference at Bloomington, and the Regent, Delegate, and two Alternates attended Continental Congress. C. A. R. Chapter was organized in February by our Honorary Organizing Regent. Registrar reported 9 Revolutionary family records dating back prior to Revolution, and founded in Bible records. 4 tombstone records. One of our members is Divisional Chairman of Ellis Island committee. §50.00 has been pledged as a free will offering toward our Chapter House. lOO^r in paying dues. CHICAGO CHAPTER Chicago, Illinois The following article sent by Mrs. Daniel Hogan of Danville, Illinois, to Mrs. Charles E. Herrick of Chicago, will be found interesting by many members of The Daughters of the American Revolution : MARCH 21, 1891 Organization of the Chicago Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution An Enthusiastic Meeting Addressed by Many Good and Earnest Patriots The List of Officers Appointed for the Neiv Lodge, and Their Aricestry NO NORTH, NO SOUTH The Chicago chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution was or- ganized yesterday morning by Mrs. Frank Stewart Osborn, who was ap- pointed Regent for this city by Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, the President General of the society. Mrs. Osborn has been in Chicago about three weeks. The National organization anticipated encouraging results from her efforts, and their hopes have been more than fulfilled. According to the requirements, the requisite for membership is proved lineal descent from an ancestor who rendered material aid to the cause of independence as a soldier, sailor, or as a civil officer or from the mother of such a patriot. When twelve mem- bers living in the same locality can present the above credentials a chap- ter may be formed. 178 Illinois State History There were present at the meeting yesterday morning forty-five women who were eligible for membership, most of whom signed the con- stitution. Mrs. Osborn presided with her usual grace and ability. In ^his connec- tion it may be stated that the National society has been most fortunate in selecting her as Regent for Chicago. She has all the ciualifications that made her an ideal organizer, a competent officer, systematic, clear-headed, and full of energy. She is thoroughly in earnest, brimming over with enthusiasm, which she imparts to others. The work she has accomplished in the brief period of her stay has been not only gratifying to her friends but has called forth the warm approbation of the brother society. '"The Sons of the American Revolution." The latter have so expressed them- selves, and have issued a card asking the members to urge their daughters to enroll themselves in the chapter which owes its existence to Mrs. Os- born's exertions. THE FIRST MEETING — was held Monday morning, Mrs. Palmer, as Regent for Illinois, recogniz- ing the National scope of the movement, kindly placed the headquarters of the President of the Board of Lady I\Ianagers for the World's Fair at Mrs, Osborn's disposal, and the preliminary meeting was held there. Yes- terday the more spacious room of the directors. No. 431 in the Rand-Mc- Nally building, was offered by the directors, and accepted. There was much interest manifested, and. pending the hour when they would be called to order, little knots scattered here and there and exchanged confidences. "Great grandfather." and "great great grandfather." "grandmother," and "great great grandmother" were frequently distinguishable in the manner of general conversation, while "1776" was repeated many times, and with patriotic emphasis. All who had qualified were descended from those who were prominent in colonial affairs, as well as those whose names have passed into revolu- tionary histoiy. It was an interesting fact that many of the faces showed the marked characteristics of the portraits of that period — a purely Ameri- can type, clear cut features, the aquiline nose and well-defined chin. Miss Frances Willard sat on the front row, calm and serene as she always is, an attentive listener and a close observer of all that went on about her. Mrs. Henry Shepherd was a host in herself, stimulating others with her own enthusiasm, welcoming new arrivals with her kindly greetings and doing with her might whatsoever her hands found to do. Another interesting personage was Miss Ellen Martin, the attorney, whose venture into professional fields seldom encroached upon by women, was probably prompted by courage inherited from Revolutionary fore-fathers. A casual visitor created a mild diversion — a rather forlorn and weather-beaten grey cat, that has recently moved into the World's Fair headquarters. ]Mme. Puss strolled into the meeting, went purring around among the ladies, arching her back and rubbing against their gowns. It was tacitly agreed that she was a Revolutionary cat, which, from her apparent venerableness, it seemed probably she might have been. She finally stretched herself out upon one of the desks and lay there winking her approbation throughout the entire proceedings. When the room was comfortably filled, Mrs. Osborn took the chair and rapped for order. Family histories abruptly terminated; narratives Daughters of thk American Revolution 179 of heroic exploits were cut short, and, a woman's meeting though it was, instant and RESPECTFUL SILENCE PREVAILED. Not only can Mrs. Osborn organize and preside, but she has another admirable qualification. She is an exceedingly easy and pleasing speaker. The officers are selected, not elected, by the Regent, and after congratulat- ing the women on what has been accomplished in so short a time, prophecy- ing great things for the future she announced the officers for the new chapter. She, herself, as appointed by Mrs. Harrison, remains Regent for Chicago, and, though her home is in Washington, she will be in close and constant communication with her sister officials here. Her choice showed wisdom and care and the chapter has the satisfaction of knowing that its affairs have been placed in able hands. The officers are as follows: Regent, Mrs. Frank Stewart Osborn; vice regent, Mrs. H. M. Shep- herd ; secretary, Mrs. A. T. Gait ; registrar, Mrs. A. L. Chetlain ; treasurer. Mrs. J. C. Bundy; board of management, Mrs. Benjamin Fessenden, Mrs. W. T. Block, Mrs. Edwin Walker, Mrs. George Roget. Mrs. Shepherd accepted the honor which she felt her nomination im- plied with a few dignified words of acknowledgement. She wished to learn the duties of the office, and to perform them acceptably. The others re- sponded in like manner, and Mrs. Osborn thanked them heartily for their willingness to aid in so worthy a cause and for their promptness in decid- ing, thereby economizing time and facilitating the transaction of business which remained to be done. There were a few points which she wished to bring up ; one was the acknowledgement of her personal obligation to the Sons of the Revolution in the city, who had given her most generous aid and support. She stated that in "The Daughters of the Revolution" party lines and sectarian differences were to be obliterated. It would know no North, no South, no East, no West, and all creeds were admitted into its communion. Its watchword was "Patriotism." The members had inherited the life and spirit of their ancestors, but had not inherited the peculiar conditions which had enabled them to per- form great deeds and to succeed in their struggle for National independ- ence. The Revolution, she believed, was not yet over, and though more than one hundred years had elapsed since its successful termination, there was still work to be performed that is distinctively American and in ac- cordance with the spirit of American institutions, which demanded protec- tion. The historic spots where our forefathers fought, bled, and died should be preserved, and this was a duty which devolved upon their de- scendants. SHE CALLED ATTENTION to the movement inaugurated by Mrs. Terhune to honor the neglected grave of Mary Washington, and erect a suitable monument — the first erected by women to a woman. She also reminded her hearers that, in the Revolution, people of mixed nationality fought side by side, and we owed a debt to them as well as to the heroes born of American parents upon American soil. This reflection should inculcate a spirit of toleration, breadth, and generosity, and in all things. Both in spirit and in purpose the Daughters of the Revolution should be true to the heritage of oppor- tunity which was theirs through the devotion, patriotism, and heroism of those whom they have succeeded. The speaker was warmly applauded as she concluded her eloquent little speech. The session then resolved itself into a sort of patriotic experience meeting. The ladies were called upon and, one after another rose, gave their names, the names of their ancestors which entitled them 180 Illinois State History to membership, and briefly related interesting incidents of an historical nature. There were Colonial Governors, officers, private soldiers, officials and members of the continental congress named by name, claimed as great, great grandfathers, and grandfathers still further yet removed, until the Revolution seemed brought down to matter of fact Chicago, in this matter of fact year, 1891. Relics were mentioned which were in possession of those present, and a letter was shown — creased with the folds of one hundred and thirteen years — which was written by Samuel Lyman to Andrew Adams, of Goshen, Conn., July 4, 1778. It was sent to Yorktown, and thence to Philadelphia. Those were not the days of the United States Mail — that marvel of speed and system — so the letter did not reach its destination until August 18. Miss Willard spoke, showing her honorable descent down through a long line of colonial dignitaries and Revolutionary patriots. One lady rose and said that she had labored under a misunderstanding and did not think she could qualify. She had observed that all those who had spoken were from the North, while her ancestors were from the South. This called Mrs. Osborn to her feet in an instant. She explained quickly, "0, my dear Madame ; this is a National move- ment. We know no North or South. Colonists both North and South par- ticipated in the Revolution." And the explanation was satisfactory. It was not possible to hear from all in the time allotted and another meeting was called at Mrs. Shepherd's suggestion for Wednesday morning, March 15, at 11 o'clock. The meeting then adjourned. There were many names sent in by ladies who will qualify for membership, while the following, who were present, affixed their names to the constitution: Mesdames Bromwell, J. O. Barber, William F. Brown, F. H. Beckwith, J. C. Bundy, Edmund Burke, Jacob Crane, William H. Bradley, A. L. Chet- lain, C. R. Corbin, William Everhart, R. B. Farson, Benjamin Fessenden, W. H. French, A. T. Gait, J. P. Hart, Alonzo Hopkins, Howard Hamilton, J. L. High, S. H. Kerfoot; Misses Mary H. Krout, Alma Kimball, Mrs. E. R. Lewis, C. E. Lee, Frederick Marshall, Emma Manning, Josephine Manning; Mrs. F. S. Osborn, Mrs. Jennie Paul, Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. George Rozet, Mrs. Josephine Rozet, Mrs. J. B. Reeme, Mrs. Leander Stone, Mrs. H. M. Shepherd, Mrs. Charles B. Steward, Miss Violet Shreve, Mrs. Shum- way, Mrs. Elisha Tibbetts, Mrs. Edwin Walker, Miss Frances Willard. NAME OF CHAPTER I am told it was called "Chicago Chapter," simply because it was the first Chapter formed and other names had not been thought of. Regents of Chicago Chapter t Mrs. Frank Stuart Osborne 1891-1892 t Mrs. Henry M. Shepherd 1892-1893 * Mrs. John N. Jewett 1893-1895 Mrs. Penoyer L. Sherman 1895-1896 * Mrs. James H. Walker 1896-1897 * Mrs. Frederick Dickinson 1897-1899 Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles 1899-1901 t Mrs. J. A. Coleman 1901-1908 Daughters of the American Revolution 18t t*Mrs. B. A. Fessenden (resigned March 16. 1905) 1903-1905 * Mrs. Henry C. Lytton * Mrs. Frederick W. Becker 1905-1906 * Mrs. La Verne Noyes 1906-1907 * Mrs. Frances Sedgwick Smith 1907-1908 * Mrs. J. Ellsworth Gross 1908-1909 * Mrs. Frank L. Wean 1909-1910 * Mrs. Lewis K. Torbet 1910-1911 Mrs. Frank R. McMullen 1911-191:^ Mrs. Abby Farwell Ferry 1913-1914 Mrs. William Dow Washburn 1914-1916 * Mrs. Sarah E. Raymond FitzWilliam (resigned Feb. 14, 1917) 1916-1918 Mrs. William Baden Austin 1917-1918 Mrs. Frank Revillo Fuller (resigned Feb. 11, 1919) 1918-1920 Mrs. T. Henry Greene, pro tem 1918-1919 Mrs. T. Henry Greene 1919-1920 Mrs. Charles E. Herrick 1920-1922 * Mrs. J. Ellsworth Gross (Deceased May 13, 1924) 1922-1924 Mrs. Charles Webster Shippey (May 13 to May 15, 1924) Mrs. Samuel Williams Earle 1924-1926 Mrs. Louis Fowler Hopkins 1926-1927 Many members of the Chapter during the thirty-seven years of its existence have been splendid workers in many of its departments and some have had Chapter, State and National offices and honors. PARTIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE CHICAGO CHAPTER of the DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1891-1927 As early in the history of the National organization as October, 1891, at a conference in the home of Mrs. Mary E. V. Cabell in Washington, D. C, at which Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, first President General, presided, Mrs. Cabell made an eloquent appeal for a Continental Hall. Interest con- tinued until, in 1893, Mrs. Henry M. Shepard, of the Chicago Chapter, was made National Chairman of a (Continental Hall committee, which position she held for the first five years of struggle until Continental Hall was practically assured. The first subscription of 8100 was made by a Chicago Chapter member to Memorial Continental Hall fund. At the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893, the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution had headquarters and an exhibit of Revolutionary relics in the Woman's building, and the Chicago Chapter had charge of the exhibit, and acted as hostesses for six months. Mrs. Potter Palmer, who was an honorary member of the Chicago Chapter, and also President of the Board of Lady Managers, gave an elegant reception at her home for the members in attendance at the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution Congress held in the Art Institute as a part of the World's Fair Congress. Many distinguished women of the United States and of foreign countries were present. The Chicago Chapter was on the Liberty Bell committee during the World's Fair. The Chicago Chapter, with the Sons of the American Revo- lution and the Sons of the Revolution united in placing a boulder and *Deceased. fTransferred. 182 Illinois State History bronze tablet at the grave of David Kennison in Lincoln Park. He was the last survivor of the Boston Tea Party and died in Chicago, February 24, 1852, age 115 years, 3 months and 17 days. The Chicago Chapter, with the Sons of the American Revolution, gave a large and brilliant reception in 1902 at the Art Institute in honor of Count and Countess Rochambeau of Paris, who were in this country for the dedication of the Rochambeau monument. A Chicago Chapter Vice Regent, at the request of the Presi- dent General, Mrs. Fairbanks, also entertained the Countess Rochambeau. The Chicago Chapter gave 8100 toward a five hundred dollar panel in the ceiling of the George Washington Memorial chapel at Valley Forge, which has hand carved upon it the Illinois state coat of arms. The Block certificates of descent, designed by a Chicago Chapter mem- ber, have been the means of raising a sum far in excess of 820,000, which was applied toward the liquidation of the debt upon Memorial Continental Hall. The Chicago Chapter yearly contributed to the building fund of Memorial Continental Hall. Chicago Chapter members have presented brass and irons to the ban- quet hall, a table which belonged to William Penn, the Franklin picture, spoons, furniture, colonial clock and other articles of the Revolutionary period. A member of the Chicago Chapter, while Vice President General from Illinois, presented the silk hanging in the banquet hall, also the orinetal rug in the Illinois room. A Vice President General from Illinois, also a Chicago Chapter mem- ber, gave Illinois room the most beautiful chandelier in Memorial Continen- tal Hall. A member of the Chicago Chapter was state chairman of the com- mittee which gave the painting of Mrs. Adlai E. Stevenson, the second President General, to the Illinois room. Memorial Continental Hall. The 1915 delegates from the Chicago Chapter gave 11 feet of the ground on which the new administration building stands. The Chicago Chapter contributed toward the Logan memorial foun- tain in the new administration building. The Nelson fountain was a gift of a Chicago Chapter member. The Lecture Extension committee of the Chicago Chapter secured Prof, Edwin Earl Sparks, then of the University of Chicago, for a fort- nightly series of lectures on heroes of the American Revolution, which were very brilliant and largely attended by enthusiastic audiences. The Chicago Chapter maintained a library extension committee for a number of years. The Chicago Chapter, through its patriotic art committee, presented to the public schools many patriotic and historic pictures, large copies of the constitution of the United States, the flag etiquette, and spent 8500 in the purchase of statutes of the minute man, which were presented to the public schools in the most foreign districts of the city. The Chicago Chapter has been a large contributor to the Daughters of the American Revolution work in the southern mountain schools and to the Philippine scholarship endowment fund. A member of the Chicago Chapter conceived and carried through the project of placing the oldest public building ever erected in the Mississippi Valley on the Wooded Island in Jackson Park. This building was erected about 1716 on the public com.mon at Cahokia, and was used as a fort, court house, and as the first schoolhouse in the northwest territory, "by permis- sion of the judges of the Honorable Court of Cahokia, 1794." It had been Daughters of the American Revolution 183 in public use under three flags — French, English and the United States. The preservation of Historic Spots committee of the Chicago Chapter is now arranging to place a tablet upon the building. The Fort Massac committee of the Chicago Chapter presented the first flag that was raised at Fort Massac after it became the property of the State. The flag was raised upon Lincoln's birthday, 1907. The Chapter assisted in the dedication of the D. A. R. monument to the memory of George Rogers Clark and his companions in arms in 1908. The Chicago Chapter marked the site of the "Wigwam," in which Abraham Lincoln was nominated for the presidency, at Market and Lake Streets, by placing upon the building now there a large tablet with the head of Lincoln in relief, the design of which was selected by his son, Robert T. Lincoln; also the "Wigwam" as it was when the nomination took place. The Chicago Chapter placed a tablet on one of about eleven trees left standing, which mark an old Indian trail. The marked tree is near the Brayside station of the N, W. Electric R. R. Through the per capita tax levied by the state organization, Chicago Chapter has contributed far more to the support of the Americanizing work, known as the New America Shop, than any other chapter in the State. For years the Chicago Chapter has awarded a medal, semi-annually, at Great Lakes, U. S. Naval Training Station. The Chicago Chapter was the first to advocate and carry through a sane Fourth of July, 1908, by a monstrous celebration with four thousand foreign children in Cornell Square. Three members of the Chicago Chapter assisted in organizing a Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter in Paris, France. During the Spanish-American War, the Chicago Chapter contributed to the relief work as follows: Sent to N. S. D. A. R. War committee, S50.00; cash solicited for material, 8909.54; pieces of sewing material provided, 3,880 ; garments made, 2,065 ; hospital supphes, 1,107 ; books and magazines, 2,089 ; nurses endorsed, 51 ; nurses appointed to hospital corps, 25. All boxes were packed, labeled and shipped by members. Undoubtedly the most far-reaching, patriotic and Americanizing work ever engaged in by the Chicago Chapter was that done in their 19 Children of the Republic, U. S. A. Clubs, organized in 1908 in foreign settlements. Some concrete results may be pointed out in the George Washington Club, organized in the Ghetto District about Henry Booth Settlement House, and carried on for ten years. Composed largely of boys who had recently arrived from Russia and Poland, with their families, who did not speak English, these boys are now filling such positions in our country as lawyers, graduates of Chicago and Illinois Universities, chemists, owners of garment factories, and several successful traveling men, all giving large credit to the Chicago Chapter of the D. A. R. for what they have been able to make of themselves. The Melvina Tipton Club, C. R. U. S. A., composed of girls at the Chicago Home for Girls, is now in its fourteenth year, and has been a great influence for good among the members. The Boys' Brotherhood of the Republic is a direct outgrowth of the C. R, U, S. A. Clubs. A Chicago Chapter member was appointed by Governor Deneen as a member of the State Park Commission to represent the D. A. R., and is given large credit for selecting our State Park at Starved Rock. 184 Illinois State History A member of the Chicago Chapter was State Historian and Chairman of the committee which erected the Daughters of the American Revolution flag staff on Starved Rock. Chapter members donated generously to the work. The Girl Homemakers committee of the Chicago Chapter maintained classes in practical Domestic Science in the Ghetto district. The Chicago Chapter entertained the first State Conference ever held by the Illinois iD. A. R., December 3, 1895. Mrs. Samuel H. Kerfoot, a member of the chapter, was State Regent. Again the fourth State Conference, June 1, 1900, Mrs. William A. Talcott, State Regent. And again the fifteenth State Conference, October 25 and 26, 1911, Mrs. George A. Lawrence, State Regent. Chicago Chapter, with three other Chicago chapters, entertained the 26th State Conference, March 21-23, 1922, Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, State Regent. A most interesting and novel feature introduced in 1922 by the Regent is the enrolling of our young children and grandchildren. These little tots pay dues, have a party or two during the year and are known as "Our D. A. R.lings." An active Young Women's committee has been formed. They are working to give material aid to the cause of ex-soldiers and disabled vet- erans in the hospitals, and joins in helping any patriotic activities for the betterment of the Chicago Chapter. A member of the Chicago Chapter, Mrs. Charles E. Herrick, has served as State Regent for two years, and Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles was elected Honorary State Regent in 1925. Wakefield, Virginia, the birthplace of George Washington, is now being purchased by patriotic Americans. In this movement our National Society of D. A. R. is most active. The modest sum of $1.00 a square foot is asked of each member of our Chapter to help make possible the purchase of this land for a National Shrine before 1932, the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. The Chicago Chapter has bought 100 feet. Four members of Chicago Chapter were appointed to the Illinois Bat- tle Monument committee to serve with Mrs. Frederick Bentley, who was the only woman honored by General Pershing to serve on the national committee. A past regent of Chicago Chapter, Mrs. Samuel Williams Earle, is serving as Recording Secretary General of the National Society. Privilege was given Chicago Chapter on July 4, 1926, to dedicate a beautiful portion of the forest preserves on Des Plaines River. The name given was Thomas Jefferson Memorial Woods. The steadily growing permanent memorial endowment fund was placed in irrevocable trust in 1927. The interest is now available for chapter purposes. Gifts were added to Memorial Continental Hall in 1927, as follows: Forty-seven volumes of historical value, a two-piece fruit dish of Stafford- shire ware, and a pair of silver candle-sticks" once belonging to General George Washington and later to Mrs. John A; Logan. In the third paragraph of this article, mention is made of the fact that the first subscription to the fund for building Memorial Continental Hall was made by a member of Chicago Chapter. Still loyal in its support DaughteRvS of the American Revolution 185 of all projects of the National Society, we again have the honor of buying the first bond of $1,000 toward the building fund of Constitution Hall. The present regent had the pleasure of presenting to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh the much-prized bronze medal of Chicago Chapter. WORLD WAR The Chicago Chapter was Red Cross Auxiliary No. 1 in Chicago, and in active operation until the close of the war, continuing its War Relief Committee a year longer. Much work has been done in this line up to and including the present. The Chicago Chapter reported to the State D. A. R. Organization the purchase by them and their friends in four Liberty Loans of $753,200 in bonds. The Chicago Chapter was far over 100 per cent in the Tilloloy, France, fund, and every requirement made by the National Society was promptly met. The Chicago Chapter contributed $921.00 toward the $100,000 Liberty Loan purchased by the National Society. Contributions were made to Walter Reese hospital, to Halifax suf- ferers, 56,834 surgical supplies were furnished and very much other work. A former Regent was a "four minute speaker" through the state. Four members went abroad as nurses. Three ambulances were given by members, one by the Chapter, and $350 was given toward the State D. A. R. ambulance. Eight thousand knitted garments, comfort kets, phonograph records, jams and jellies, Christmas boxes, books, scrap books, kid lined vests, twenty-six men outfitted, several thousand men entertained in homes, French orphans adopted, etc., are some of the war activities. Chicago Chapter had 98 war mothers, with 105 sons in the war. Chicago Chapter has four Gold Star mothers. Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles, Regent of Chicago Chapter, 1899-1901, and is now Honorary Regent of Chicago Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Biography given under: Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles, Honorary State Regent of Illinois. Mrs. Julius Archer Coleman Mrs. Julius Archer Coleman (Nannie Dupre McCormick), Regent of Chicago Chapter, 1901-1903, was born in Henderson County, Kentucky. Her father was John Steele McCormick and her mother, before her marriage, was Martha Jane Elam. Both were from prominent families of Ken- tucky and both families were formerly from Vir- ginia. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman were married April 29, 1873, and moved to Chicago in 1887. Mrs. Coleman took an active part in the af- fairs of her adopted city. She joined the Chicago Woman's Club in May, 1895 and the Daughters of the American Revolution on January 3, 1895. In both organizations she was an active member. The Revolutionary ancestor through whom she entered the Daughters of the American Revo- lution, was Captain David Steele of Virginia. She joined through the Chicago Chapter, serving :\ris. .iuHus Arohpr coieman the chapter as Treasurer and Regent, 1901-1903. 186 Illinois State History During the administration of Mrs. Fairbanks as President General of the National Society, Mrs. Coleman was the Chairman of the Judicial Committee. Mrs. Coleman later became one of the organizing members of the Kaskaskia Chapter of which she is still a member. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman live in Seattle, Washington. Mrs. Melville C. Chatten, State Consulting Registrar, is a daughter. The Kaskaskia Chapter has taken a chair in Constitution Hall in honor of Mrs. Coleman. Mrs. J. Ellsworth Gross (Mrs. J. Ellsworth) Luelja Zearing Gross served as Regent of the Chicago Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution first in 1908-1909. Before this, Mrs. Gross had been a Vice Regent and had taken active part in the work of the Chapter, also the Chicago Women's Club in which she always continued active. In 1902, at the request of the President General, Mrs. Fairbanks, Mrs. Gross entertained the Countess Rochambeau when she and the Count were in this country for the dedication of the Rochambeau monument. This friendship lasted as long as Mrs. Gross lived, she having visited the Roch- ambeau in France several times. Mrs. Gross took a leading part in the Chicago Chapter activities during the Spanish-American War. Mrs. Gross was elected Regent of the Chicago Chapter for 1922-1924, the only member, so far, to have been so honored. Mrs. Gross had been abroad with her husband during a part of the World War period and con- tinued actively at work for the disabled war veterans during her second Regency, which was very strenuous. She fell ill and passed away on May 13th, just two days before her regency expired. Mrs. Gross was born in Illinois of parentage active in the early de- velopment of the State. She was distinguished for the sweetness of her disposition — the Historian of the Chapter having recorded that she ruled us with a smile. Mrs. William Baden Austin First Honorary Regent of Chicago Chapter Mrs. Austin's regency was very strenuous, as the world governments were at strife and we, the Daughters of the American Revolution, are at all times an arm of the Government. Mrs. Austin wished to have the Chicago Chapter as big and loyal as it should be, and as a result of great effort and patience on her part, we were Red Cross Unit No. 1 in Chicago and did a work which we were most proud to report to headquarters at the close of the war, during her regency. Chicago Chapter had never had nor approved of having honorary officers, but on motion of Mrs. James B. Barnet, Mrs. Austin was made Honorary Regent in May, 1920, as some small recognition of her untiring and arduous labors ,^ ^ during the war period. '' - . ' % a. -^ ,# One of the first things noticed upon early Mrs. wiuiam Baden Austin acquaintance with Mrs. Austin was the fine logi- cal mind she had. Her father was one of Indiana's most widely known jurists and her quality of mind was such that she could have filled his Daughters of the American Revolution 187 place had she been a son. Upon further acquaintance, I learned that Mrs. Austin's trustworthiness, high principle and sense of honor were as great as the quality of her mind. All of which she practically laid a sacrifice upon the altar of the Chicago Chapter, she being out at work for it when she had a nurse and a temperature. Mrs. Austin belonged to every worth while woman's organization and was at the time our only member who belonged to the Chicago Woman's Athletic Club. She secured their elegant rooms for our reception of Octo- ber 7, 1926 and was there, under such conditions of health to direct, as by rule of the Athletic Club a member must be. The last time I was at her bedside and talked with her, the subject was "Chicago Chapter and its interests." Mrs. Austin's love and admira- tion for our flag was inspiring — she fairly thrilled at the thought of it. I pray that Chicago Chapter may be worthy of the splendid members who have gone. Let us forget small personal ambitions and think only of the greatest good for the greatest number and strive only for purity and honor in our home land — our loved United States of America. Mrs. T. Henry Greene Mrs. T. Henry (Cora Childs) Greene joined the Chicago Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in April of 1904 on her Childs' line. She has two other lines approved and others pending, as every ancestor dates back to colonial days. She was active in many lines of our work for years, particularly in our great work of Children of the Republic, U. S. A., before she became Vice Regent in 1918, but had to serve as Regent pro tem until the final resignation of the Regent, when she was elected Regent and served until 1920. Mrs. Greene was born in Illinois of eastern parentage and is a college graduate. She is the author of the historical record of our Chapter, known as Partial Activities of the Chicago Chap- ter of the American Revolution. ^j,.p rj, Henry Greene She has a daughter in the Chapter and a granddaughter in the Children of the American Revolution. Mrs. Greene has continued actively at work in the Chapter since her Regency, being now Chairman of the Revision of the by-laws committee which is practi- cally making over our by-laws. Mrs. Louis Fowler Hopkins Blanche Brown Hopkins (Mrs. Louis Fowler Hopkins), National num- ber 46657, became a member of the National Society in March, 1904. She was the daughter of Myron Stoddard Brown, M. D., and Sarah Huff Brown of Danville, Illinois. Her mother's grandmother was a cousin of George Washington. This grandmother, Nancy Warner, and George Washington had the same grand- mother, Mildred Warner. On her father's side also, she came from Revolu- tionary stock. 188 Illinois State History Mrs. Hopkins' first work for the Chapter was during the World War, when she had charge of the Red Cross work room one day each week. At this time also she was Secretary of a unit work- ing for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. She has served on nearly every Committee in the Chapter ; has been Chairman of Hospitality and Social Committees ; was Recording Secretary for two years; Vice Regent one year and is just finishing her second year as Regent of Chicago Chapter. She was State Chairman of American- ism for two years; State Chairman of "Correct Use of the Flag" for two years ; was on the Na- tional Committee for the above two years. She has been delegate to the Ilhnois State Conference eight times and to the Continental Congress three times. She presented the official state flag to Valley Forge in 1927 and a medal to Colonel Charles A. INfrs. Tjouis Fowler Hopkins Lindbergh in 1927. OUR PERMANENT MEMORIAL AND ENDOWMENT FUND The Chicago Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, with a Charter granted by the State of Illinois: a part of a National Or- ganization, known as the National Society of the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, which was made an incorporated body by Act of the 54th Congress of the United States of America and required to report annually to the Federal Government, Section 3 of said incorporation, an organiza- tion with permanent and lasting foundation and with patriotic, historical and educational purposes, has established a memorial and endowment fund. It is hoped that this fund may soon reach the sum -, ^_^__. :^.-™.= .^ of ten thousand dollars, and is to be deposited -' \- ' with a Trust Company, the interest only of which ;' shall be used for the above purposes. Sums of any denomination, as gifts or in memory of mem- _^ bers or friends, are solicited by the Committee. — -* s=. ^ (From Year Book, 1921-1922). « Mrs. Gilpin Moore Mrs. Gilpin Moore, mother of our Mrs. Wil- helma Meyer, was founder of Endowment Fund, which has, under our present Regent, Mrs. Louis Fowler Hopkins, and under the Chairmanship of Mrs. James B. Barnet, reached the sum of SIO.- 000.00 and has been put into the keeping of a Trust Company. Mrs. Gilpin 3Ioore Mrs. Thomas John Dixon Dora Moon Dixon (Mrs. Thomas John Dixon), National number 29816, became a member of the National Society in December, 1899. She is the daughter of John Wesley Moon and Alice Mercy Noble, of Muskegon, Michigan. She served on different committees in 1906-1909-1911-1925-1927. Has served as Chairman of Correct Use of the Flag, Chairman of Room Com- Daughters of the American Revolution 189 mittee, Chairman of Social Committee. Is serving her first year as Regent of Chi- cago Chapter. In the few months in ofiice has carried out an intensive program for National De- fense; has been active in the Patriotic Education and Americanism. Several new public schools asked our assistance in dedicatory exercises; we have presented four large flags to new schools. In October a medal was presented to Univer- sity of Chicago R. 0. T. C. for the student whose scholastic work in R. 0. T. C. entitled him to highest honor. The Chapter has given liberally to Mountain schools, the work at Ellis Island, Red Cross and added to our donations to Constitution Hall several new chairs. The Regent has enjoyed an unusual co-opera- ^^^.^ Thomas John Dixon tion of the chapter, as the large attendance at each monthly meeting has exceeded the attendance of previous years. Regent of Chicago Chapter Daughters of American Revolution, 1928-. i. ^ DAVID KENNISON CHAPTER Chicago, Illinois The name was first Kennastone and spelled in every possible manner just so it began with "K," and occasionally with "C" and sounded some- thing like it. Finally it became generally Kennison. One of the shortest forms is Kinson, also Cinston, and the longest found was Kennevstone. The founder of the line was John Kenneston, who was killed by the Indians and his home burned April 16, 1677. The Kennisons have been fighters ever since. He left five sons, David Kennison for whom this chap- ter was named, being one of them. He was born in Kingston, N. H., No- vember 17, 1736. When still an infant his father moved to Lebanon, Maine, where David grew to manhood. He was a member of the famous Boston Tea Party and was one of those who took part in the destruction of the tea as the tablet over his grave attests. He served in the battles of Lex- ington, Concord and Bunker Hill, a fighting patriot from start to finish. Quaifer in his History of Chicago states that Kennison was in Ft. Dear- born as early as 1804 and was there at the time of the massacre. He en- listed in the war of 1812 at the age of seventy-five, was wounded and received a pension for disability. After this war he settled in New York state for a few years. In 1845 he returned to Chicago, supporting himself at manual labor, doing odd jobs which with the help of his pension of $8 per month enabled him to exist. It soon became known that he was a member of the Boston Tea Party and he obtained a position as lecturer at one of the museums. He was made manager of the museum in 1848 and announced it to the public in the following manner: "I have taken the museum in this city, which I was obliged to do in order to get a comfortable living, as my pen- sion is so small it scarcely affords me the comforts of life. If I live until the 17th of November, 1848, I shall be 112 years old and I intend making a donation party on that day at the museum. I have fought in several bat- tles for my country — all I ask of the generous public is to call at the mu- seum on that day and donate to me what they think I deserve." The aged 190 Illinois State History patriot not only lived to be host at his donation party, but almost four years beyond that time. He was said to have married four times and was the father of twenty- two children. He was consulted often as an authority on matters beyond the knowledge of most living men, and numerous were his corrections and additions to the history of the Revolution. He died February 24, 1852, after a brief illness at the age of 115 years. His funeral was held from the First Methodist church. It was the most imposing military pageant ever seen in Chicago up to that time. David Kennison is buried in Lincoln Park, Chicago. A granite boulder with a bronze tablet erected by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution which records the memorable deeds of the man buried there, marks the last resting place of the old soldier. Date of Organization of David Kennison Chapter, D. A. R. A call meeting of prospective members for the purpose of organizing an evening chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for business women and others unable to meet in the afternoon was held at the home of Miss Edith J. Buxton, Monday, December 12, 1921. As far as we know this is the only evening chapter in Chicago. Name of Organizing Regent — Miss Edith J. Buxton. List of Charter Members of Chapter Mrs. Eva M. Babin *Mrs. Florence M. Blake Miss Lois Bowles *Miss Mary K. Brant *Mrs. Florence M. Bullard *Miss Edith J. Buxton *Mrs. Alice S. Clifford *Miss Elizabeth W. Dike Mrs. Catherine Davis Mrs. Kate Gardner *Miss Julia M. Hartwell *Miss Laura S. Hartwell *Miss Louise S. Hartwell Mrs. Mary Hobart *Miss Ethel E. Holton *Mrs. Anna J. Kemper *Miss Lethia Kimball *Miss Lottie M. King *Miss Anna L. Lodge *Miss Minnie E. Mack fMiss Fannie L. Marble *Mrs. Harriet S. Keeney *Miss Olive L MacBride fMrs. Flora J. McGhee Miss Mable McConkey *Miss Anna F. Parker *Miss Josephine Parker *Mrs. Nancy H. Schaefer Josephine H. Shurtleff Ruth E. Platte Lulu M. Snodgrass Emily E. Stanfield *Miss Claire Starkey fMrs. Sarah J. Starkey *Mrs. Alma Frost *Mrs. Leona R. Wackrow *Miss Gertrude A. Wines *Miss Edith M. Wines Mrs. *Mrs. *Mrs. *Mrs. Names of Chapter Past Regents and Dates of Service Miss Edith J. Buxton 1921-1923 Miss Lottie M. King 1923-1924 Mrs. Edward G. Snodgrass 1924-1926 Miss Edith M. Wines 1926-1928 Mrs. Joseph T. Woof 1928-1929 *Members of David Kennison Chapter at present time. fDeceased. Daughters of the American Revolution 191 Miss Edith J. Buxton— 1921-1923 Miss Edith J. Buxton was the organizer and first Regent of David Kennison Chapter, 1921-1923. During those first two years the chapter spent most of its time in getting organized and choosing a name, and it was not until the beginning of the second year that the name David Kennison was finally decided upon. The programs the second year especially, were most interesting as many regents and officers of other chapters were guests and speakers and told of their work and experience, all of which proved to be of great value to this chapter. Flag day was celebrated the first year, also Thanksgiving, when donations of fruit^ jellies, candy and other delicies were sent to the ex-soldiers at the Speedway hospital. A scholarship was also given to Blackburn college, besides other donations and contributions to National and State work. Miss Lottie King, Regent Miss Lottie King was Regent of David Kennison Chapter, 1923-1924. During this year the programs were mostly of a historical nature, both responses to roll call and papers being given by chapter members. The roll call including such subjects as "Historic Spots in Illinois," "Anecedatis of Your Ancestors," "Nature Birds." The subjects of papers being "Genea- logy," "History of D. A. R. in Ilhnois," "Life of David Kennison," "Home and School Life in Colonial Days," etc. Flag day was celebrated at the home of one of the members and a flag presented to the chapter with ap- propriate exercises. Contributions of money were given to Blackburn, Tamassee and Marysville, Speedway hospital for ex-soldiers, local Y. W. C. A., Gilbert Stewart Painting, also for Americanism and patriotic educa- tional work. Clothing and material given to Crossuore and Ellis Island, and poppies sold for Memorial day. All State and National obligations were promptly taken care of. Lulu M. Snodgrass Lulu M. Snodgrass, wife of Dr. Edward G. Snodgrass and daughter of Luther Ensign Race and Rebecca Jane (Kellogg) Race, was born in Austin, now Chicago, 111. Her father was Austin's and Town of Cicero's first qualified public school teacher. Her parents located in Austin in 1868. Mrs. Snodgrass was a member of the Chicago Special Parks Commis- sion in 1915 ; Chicago Board of Education, May, 1917 to December, 1920. She served as Vice Regent, Keokuk Chapter, Iowa D. A. R.; charter member, first historian and past Regent, David Kennison Chapter, Chicago D. A. R. Now serving third year as chairman of legislation. Past presi- dent, Austin Woman's Republican club; for eleven consecutive years, offi- cer or chairman of department, Austin Woman's club; eight years mem- ber board of League of Cook County Women's clubs, serving as chairman of program, education and legislation ; past chairman of Civics and present chairman of legislation Sixth District, Illinois Federation of Women's clubs. Mrs. Edward G. Snodgrass was Regent of David Kennison Chapter, D. A. R., 1924-1926. During those years, the historic days observed were the birthdays of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jeffer- son, Benjamin Franklin, David Kennison, Constitution day, Illinois, Armis- tice, National Defense Test day, battles of Yorktown, Saratoga, Lexing- ton, Boston Tea Party, Our Pilgrim Mothers, 35th anniversary of National D. A. R. organizations. 192 Illinois State History Flag day was celebrated in Holden Park with a community open air program — the first public celebration of flag day in Austin. A flag motto in colors with history of flag, etc., was printed, copies were framed and hung in schools, churches and other public places. Constitution week was observed with another enthusiastic public meeting — the first such ob- servance of this day in the community. Two heirloom exhibits of rare and valuable articles were red letter days. One was a public display with lecture on "Colonial Arts," admission by ticket at nominal price. This was a financial and social success and a dignified ways and means of raising SIOO.OO for the purchase and installa- tion of a much needed drinking fountain for our own D. A. R, Industrial School at Tamassee, S. C. Two evening programs for 150 citizens in the making, of 20 different nationalities, were given at Austin High School. Americanism and Nat- uralization featured both years. Berea hand work was sold, poppies for Memorial day and Red Cross membership solicited. Christmas boxes were sent to Ellis Island, to children of a public institution and Thanksgiving boxes to World War veterans. The home for widows of Civil War veterans was remembered. Gifts of money were sent to Berry School, Crossnore, Carr Creek, Schauffler, Marysville, American Indian Institute, Caroline Scott Memorial, Constitution Hall, and usuable clothing where needed. The program featured prominent speakers and such subjects as "Good Citizenship," "Law Enforcement" and nearly all the work sponsored by the National organization. Extensive publicity of the right kind broad- cast of progrmas, thus many new members were secured and prestige given to the work in general. All State and National obligations were promptly met as well as local appeals for financial assistance. Miss Edith M, Wines Miss Edith M. Wines was born in Springfield, 111. She was educated for a musical career and has given her life to teaching, being now head of the Music Department of John Marshall High School, Chicago, 111. She is Treasurer of the Edward MacDowell Memorial Association; is a charter member of David Kennison chapter, D. A. R., having held the office of second Vice Regent, first Vice Regent and Regent, respectively. Miss Edith M. Wines was Regent of David Kennison chapter, 1926- 1928. Among the outstanding activities during her regency were the presentation of flags to Association House and Garibaldi Institute, Chi- cago, together with the sponsoring of a program for the Mother's club in the latter settlement. The chapter also assumed the expense of furnishing a room in the new dormitory at Blackburn College. All patriotic days were observed with appropriate exercises and substantial donations made to Ellis Island, Crossnore, Marysville and Blackburn College. The chapter was privileged to assist in the entertaining of our President General upon the occasion of her recent visit to Chicago. Manuals were distributed and a program presented to the foreign born classes of Austin High Evening School. Mrs. Joseph T. Woof Endora Woof is the wife of Dr. Joseph T. Woof. She was born in Richland Center, Wis., and has lived in Chicago for the past 23 years. She attended Lewis Institute, Chicago, and is a graduate of Frances Wil- lard hospital, class of 1908. Has held office in the West Side County Edu- cational club and has been active in the Tuesday Art and Travel club. Has been an active member of Austin Woman's Club since 1913 and is Daughters of the American Revolution 193 serving her second year as chairman of Child Welfare committee. Has served as chairman of Social Town and first Vice Regent David Kennison chapter, D. A. R., and is the present Regent of the chapter. 1928-1929, Mrs. Joseph T. Woof, Regent. The outlook for this year's work is most promising. We are to have splendid speakers for programs and subjects will include "Good Government," "D. A. R. Schools," "Mexi- can Work," "Our Future Citizens," "Elhs Island," "Conservation," "The New Smoky Mt. Park," "The Southwest Indians of Yesterday and To- day," Patriotic Flag Day programs. Chapter has 89 members and hopes to do its part in contributing to schools and other worthy objects in which the National and State chap- ters are interested, also to meet all State and National obligations. Mrs. S. H. Trobaugh, Historian KASKASKIA CHAPTER Chicago, Illinois Kaskaskia Chapter, D. A. R., was organized in Chicago on February 21, 1910. Its members were largely past Regents and Charter members of an older Chapter who wished to form a smaller group so that they might return to the earlier idea of organization. At one of the early meetings the name Kaskaskia was proposed and immediately adopted as the Chapter name, Kaskaskia, being the first capital of the state of Illinois and the old Kaskaskia holds much, dear to the hearts of all daughters of Illinois. The town was founded in 1673 by the French, and was the capitol until 1819. It was alternately held by the French, English and Americans, being the last stronghold taken by George Rogers Clark. The town has completely disappeared owing to the encroachment of the river, and is now but an historic memory. Mrs. Dwight W. Graves was the oragnizing Regent and the name was first suggested by Mrs. Benjamin A. Fessenden. The Charter members are as follows : 359 Bundy, Mary E. (Mrs. J. C.) *34578 Chatten, Anne A. Coleman (Mrs. Mellville C.) * 7087 Coleman, Nanie McCormick (Mrs. Juhus A.), Treasurer 24570 Egan, Leanora Margaret Horton (Mrs. Charles Wiley) 360 Farson, Clara M. Jones (Mrs. Robert Bruce) 338 Fessenden, Laura Dayton (Mrs. Benjamin A.), Vice Regent and State Regent, 1905-1907 *42194 Fox, Lelia Coleman (Mrs. Harvey) 7456 Hancock, Edith Flower (Mrs. Bradford) 3469 Graves, Mary Sedgwick (Mrs. Dwight Webster), Regent 20256 Hequembourgh, Elizabeth E. Fletcher (Mrs. Julian E.) 729 Rozet, Marie Josephine 357 Shepard, Frances Welles (Mrs. Henry M.), State Regent, 1898- 1899 ; Vice President General, 1894-1896 2473 Simmons, Hattie Bush (Mrs. Francis Tollis), Historian 818 Smith, Frances B. (Mrs. Frederick Augustus), Registrar 8370 Smith, Frances Sedgwick (Mrs. Samuel James), Secretary 4097 Steele, Ella Pratt (Mrs. Frederick Morgan) *43480 Peck, Alice H. Fessenden (Mrs. Robert G.) *84026 Pardee, Hannah M. Seator (Mrs. Lucius C.) *82446 Gilman, Mary Dexter Johnson (Mrs. John Ellis) 82445 Chandler, Anna Buckingham (Mrs. Frank R.) 82447 Selfridge, Roselie Amelia Buckingham (Mrs. Harry Gordon) 81795 Shumway, Lavinia Stephens Ballard (Mrs. Edwin Gould) 194 Illinois State History 3951 Hutchinson, Letitia Brown (Mrs. Jonas) *83098 Stevens, Fannie B. Tompkins (Mrs. Charles A.) *83099 Cameron, Alta Stevens (Mrs. Anson) *20895 Keep, Mary Blair (Mrs. Chauncey) Regents of Kaskaskia Chapter Mrs. Dwight W. Graves 1910-1913 Mrs. Frances Sedgwick Smith 1913-1916 Mrs. Dwight W. Graves 1916-1917 Mrs. Harrison Young 1917-1919 Mrs. William H. Hatfield 1919-1920 Mrs. George L. Cragg 1920-1922 Mrs. Henry Purmort Fames 1922-1925 Mrs. Mellville C. Chatten 1925-1928 Mrs. Hobart Young 1928- Mrs. Francis B. Smith and Mrs. Francis W. Shepard, National Nos. 818 and 357, were charter members of the National Society. Honorary members — Mrs. John C. Ames, 212 South Monroe Street, Streator, 111., State Regent, 1910-1912, Vice President General ; Miss Caro- line Mcllvaine and Miss Harriet P. Hurlburt. Mrs. Dwight W. Graves, first Regent of Kaskaskia chapter, was occu- pied during her first tenure of ofl[ice with organizing, and the programs given at this time were emphasizing the history of Kaskaskia and Illinois. The exhibit of early Illinois relics was collected and presented to the Chi- cago Historical Society. During these early formative years the members were laying the foundation for a strong program of Patriotic work. Its membership steadily increased during its first three years. At the expira- tion of the last year of Mrs. Graves regency the chapter numbered 51 and issued its first year book. Mrs. Graves was followed by her sister, Mrs. Francis Sedgwick Smith, who followed along in the same active way to build up a strong program along civic lines. The membership grew rapidly and besides the interesting programs the chapter began to do much philan- thropic work. Mrs. Smith had previously been Regent of Chicago Chapter. Both of these well loved members have passed on but their memory is still held dear. Both Mrs. Graves and Mrs. Smith could trace their ancestry on the Sedgwick side as far back as the colonial days ; a Governor of Connecticut was among the number. Mrs. Graves was born in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., on December 13, 1844, and Mrs. Smith on October 2, 1846, in the same city. They were both graduated from Wright's Female Academy, then taught school. Mrs. Graves was an artist and conducted parties abroad and lectured and led study classes until quite advanced in years. Mrs. Smith was active in club work having served as Regent of Chicago Chapter, D. A. R., as well as of Kaskaskia. Mrs. Smith died in New York in 1921, and Mrs. Graves in Poughkeepsie in 1924. Mrs. Harrison P. Young has been one of the most ardent workers in the D. A. R. ranks. In 1896 she was selected by the George Rogers Clark Chapter (Oak Park) to represent that chapter at the National Conference in Washington, D. C. In 1896 she represented her Chapter on a committee formed from the various chapters of the Chicago vicinity whose work it was to hold patriotic and flag entertainments in many parts of the city. Later she transferred to Kaskaskia Chapter and subsequently in recogni- "Now members of chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution 195 tion of her loyal services was honored with the regency of that chapter, 1917-1919. The work of the chapter under her regency is given in the 22nd and 23rd annual State Conference Reports. The Chapter always speaks of her as their "War Regent" for she literally sacrificed herself and her health by her unceasing efforts in every line of war work. Her's was the vision that brought into being the New America Shop, where foreigners brought their handicraft for sale, thus making a bond between the "New Americans" and those of the old, old stock, Mrs. Mellville C. Chatten was Regent in 1925-1928. She is a charter member of the chapter, serving as registrar for four and one-half years, treasurer two years. Regent three years, and she is now State Consulting Registrar, 1928-1930. It was during her term of ofl^ice that the temporary tablet was placed on the site of the Sauganash Hotel — in memory of Mark Beaubien and Chicago's first hostelry. A gavel was presented to Memorial Continental Hall, and also to the Chicago Historical Society, made from the famous "Lynch Law Tree" from Virginia, with pictures, data of tree and affidavit of authenticity of wood, (gift made through Mrs, WiUiam E. Spar- row, Jr,), A prize was given through the chapter to Miss Enid Smith for her essay on the Constitution — this essay won the prize for the Fourth Division and Miss Smith was awarded the trip to Washington, The quota to Constitution Hall fund was finished and oversubscribed 8400.00, ten chairs having been given in honor of the Chapter and its members. Also gave Crossnore scholarship. After such meritorious work so graciously and faithfully performed, it is with pride that the members see their charming and efficient Ex-Regent well launched on the State work. During three years she took charge of the naturalization ceremonies in the Courts. , , The present Regent, Mrs. Hobart Young, is Swell qualified to carry on the work of her pre- decessors, as she has long been a member of the chapter and by virtue of the fact that her mother, Mrs. Frank Chandler was a Charter member as well as her aunt, Mrs. Harry Gordon Selfridge, ? she is conversant with all the ideals and aims of The spirit manifested in patriotism, loyalty and faithfulness has followed through the years. Many fine papers were written by its early mem- k bers, which contained historical research of great ft^ interest, one on "Charter Oak" by Mrs. Benjamin ■I Fessenden, and another on Benjamin Franklin by ^rrs Hoiiart Young Mys. Julious Coleman. Mrs. Frederick M. Steele, author of the state song "Illinois," wrote the last last verse of the song in honor of Kaskaskia Chapter and it was with great interest and appreciation that this chapter, of which Mrs. Steele v/as a member, used this song at all meetings. The last verse reads : "In Kaskaskia's noble story, Illinois We, thy children ever glory, Illinois Faithfulness our country needs In our hearts must grow the seeds Women prove their love by deeds, Illinois Women prove their love by deeds, Illinois," Mrs. Julious Hequemberg presented the Chapter with a gavel in 1911 containing a piece of "Charter Oak," Mrs, Benjamin Fessenden making the presentation speech, and giving the history of Charter Oak, in the absence of Mrs, Hequemberg, The Gunther Collection of the Chicago Historical 196 Illinois State History Society obtained many gifts of letters and relics relative to the early his- tory of Illinois. The Chapter placed a boulder marker on the trail leading from Kaskaskia to Vincennes, sixty-five miles away. Owing to the en- croachment of the river, Kaskaskia has disappeared and nothing is left except the history of this interesting place. Mrs. George Cragg, Regent in 1920-1922, has written a most comprehensive and enlightening paper on Kaskaskia. Our Chapter numbered many well known Daughters. Mrs. Frances B. Smith and Mrs. Henry M. Shepard, who had been charter mem- bers of the National Society ; Mrs. Shepard has served as State Regent and Vice President General. She had the honor of presenting the name of Mrs. Daniel Manning before the Continental Congress, for the office of President General. Mrs. Shepard was the first chairman of the Finance Committee of Memorial Continental Hall, and held that office for five years. Mrs. Ben- jamin A. Fessenden had served as State Regent in 1905-1907. Mrs. Julious Coleman was National chairman of the Judicial Committee under Mrs. Charles Fairbanks. Mrs. Shepard, 1892-1893, Mrs. Coleman, 1901-1903, and Mrs. Fessenden, 1903-1905, had each served as Regents of Chicago Chap- ter. Mrs. (Julious Archer) Nannie McCormick Coleman was the author of a book called "The Constitution and its Framers" which was presented to Memorial Continental Hall Library by Mrs. Mary DeSha, and to the Na- tional Board by Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. The amount of garments made, sox and other articles knit, was enormous for such a small Chapter, during the war, under the leadership of Mrs. Harrison P. Young. During this period one of our members, Mrs. Gould, won a prize of SIOO.OO for writing an article in explanation of Presi- dent Wilson's fourteen points — S50.00 of which was given to the Chapter. Mrs. Frank Barker gave SIOO.OO to the Illinois room in Memorial Contin- ental Hall, and Mrs. John F. Jelke gave a gift of SIOO.OO for the purchase of a table, and the Chapter gave brass and irons and fender, during Mrs. Fames' regency. A gift of $100.00 and a reading lamp were given to Tamassee. The observance of Flag Day has been an annual ceremony. A scholarship was given through the chapter to Crossmore by Mrs. George L. Cragg. A prize of S5.00 was given for the best essay on the Constitution to Miss Enid Smith, Hyde Park High School student, who later was named as Fourth Divisional winner, and took the offered trip to Washington. We are glad to say that besides having a State Officer, Mrs. Mellville C. Chatten, Consulting Registrar, we also have a member who is Chairman of the student Loan Fund, Mrs. 0. D. Weaver. The present Regent, Mrs. Hobart Young, 1928, is the daughter of Mrs, Frank Chandler, and a niece of Mrs. Harry Gordon Selfridge, both of whom were Charter members of Kaskaskia, and she is so well qualified to hold this office of honor, that it is with satisfaction and anticipation that we look into the future- Mrs. Rudolph E. Mangus, Historian DEWALT MECHLIN CHAPTER Chicago, Illinois DeWalt Mechlin Chapter was organized December 6, 1915, with Mrs. Minnie McFarlane Prince as organizing Regent. Mrs. Prince had spent Daughters of the American Revolution Id? Mrs. M. McFarlane Prince nearly three years bringing about the organiza- tion of this chapter in Beverly Hills. Mrs. George T. Page, of Peoria, was State Regent at that time and was present on December 6th to officiate at the organization, which took place in the Ridge Park Field House, with the following members present : Mrs. Minnie McFarland Prince (Mrs. H. F.) : Mrs. Lenora McCord Goes (Mrs. A. J.) ; Mrs. Carrol R. Cook (Mrs. C. E.) ; Mrs. Alberta W. Evans (Mrs. R. W.) ; Mrs. Emma L. Comstock (Mrs. G. A.) ; Mrs. Harriet Comstock (Mrs. C. A.) ; Mrs. Grace A. Stebbins (Mrs. W. J.) ; Mrs. Gertrude B. Smith (Mrs. A. H.) ; Mrs. Agnes C. Young (Mrs. C. E.) ; Mrs. Jessie C. Munroe (Mrs. A.) ; Mrs. Mollie H. Welch (Mrs. F. E.) ; Mrs. Anna F. Nowak (Mrs. C. A.). The privilege of using the name of the organizer's Revolutionary ancestor was granted by the National Society, and accordingly the name of DeWalt Mechlin, who had served as an Ensign in the Eighth Pennsyl- vania Regiment, and had been wounded at Bound Brook, New Jersey, was given to the Chapter. A granite boulder placed by a local chapter in New Jersey, marks the spot where five thousand British Soldiers under Lord Cornwallis, surprised and attacked the small company of American Sol- diers, numbering only four hundred, and during the attack, DeWalt Mechlin was mutilated, evidently implying a hand to hand encounter. Three days later he resigned and within a year died, so we may presume his injuries to have been serious. In March, 1916, DeWalt Mechlin Chapter began its work for the com- munity by voting to buy a flag and pole for the Community House in Washington Heights, and to hold patriotic ceremonies at the presentation on Flag Day. To establish a treasury, each member agreed to earn one dollar and tell the story of how it was earned. At this March meeting it was voted that the chapter should furnish plants and seeds to property owners along the Rock Island tracks that the suburb might grow in beauty. During the years of the war, DeWalt Mechlin Chapter carried on a Red Cross Shop; contributed to various forms of war relief; adopted three French orphans, sub- scribed one dollar per capita to the million dollar D. A. R. Liberty Loan Fund, and turned over to the American Red Cross 468 knitted garments, 280 hospital garments, 23 suits for children, along with knitted bonnets, wristlets, blankets and so- forth. The first National Defense work was done in 1917, when a photo play to arouse the public to the need of preparedness was presented at the Cosmopolitan Theatre April 6th. Mrs. John R. MacGregor was elected Regent in 1918 and under her guidance the chapter con- tinued its war activities and taking its place with those ready to render patriotic service at any time. :\Irs. .Toliii It. JNIcCregor 198 Illinois State History -Mr.-. \\ illianT Herlg-es The first Americanization work of the chapter began in 1919 with Mrs. William Hedges as Regent, and was carried on with the four other Chicago Chapters. A class was started at the Field House in Beverly Hills, to teach English to foreign women. In May of that year the New America Shop was opened in the Stevens Build- ing and DeWalt Mechlin Chapter worked with the other Chapters in supporting this Shop. Dur- ing Mrs. Hedges' regency, the Tercentenary of the Landing of the Pilgrims was celebrated by presenting a Pilgrim Pageant with more than seventy-five people in the cast. Episodes of American History were depicted in eleven scenes. The chapter also undertook an important work in providing a series of lectures for the Com- munity House. The subjects presented were "Woman's Responsibility as a Citizen," "Instruc- tion in Parliamentary Law" "and "Nutritional Dietetics." The chapter also sponsored the planting of an evergreen tree in Ridge Park, on Armistice Day, in honor of the boys who fought in the World War, appropriate exercises were held and a bronze tablet was placed. Every Christmas this tree is draped with multi colored lights and presents a beautiful appearance. Mrs. Hedges is now State Vice Chairman of Americanism and is chair- man of the Joint Americanism Committee of Chicago, which is composed of representatives from all chapters in the Fourth Division. Under her leadership much important work has been accomplished through the Naturalization Courts, schools, settlements and soforth. Following Mrs. Hedges, Mrs. Harry C. Furneaux took her place as Regent of the chapter, which now numbered seventy-three members. Mrs. Furneaux served during the years 1921-1922 and was followed in 1923 by Mrs. James P. Jackson. During this year one hundred dollars was given to Blackburn College. A picture of "Betty Zane," Revolutionary heroine, was presented to the Chicago Historical Society. Mrs. W. B. Jarvis, direct descendant of Ebenezar Zane, contributing towards its purchase. During the years of 1924-1925, Mrs. Robert C. McManus served as Regent. Americanism, Patriotic Education and National Defense work made great progress during these years and De- Walt Mechlin chapter took a leading part in the work outlined for the Chicago District. Mrs. Wil- liam Hedges was Treasurer and Mrs. William Perkins Secretary of the Americanism and Pa- triotic Education Committee for 1925-1926, with several other of our members always present at the meetings and assisting at entertainments given to groups of foreign born at factories. University Settlements, Edison Company and evening classes at Bowen, Waller, Fenger, Engle- wood and Haven Schools. We were active in the Americanism work in the Courts, presenting flags and Manuals to the new citizens, and Mrs. Mc- Manus initiated the custom, in Judge Pam's Court of welcoming these citizens by a hearty hand- shake as they passed from the Court. Our Conservation and Thrift Committee planted trees and shrubs at iNIrs. UohtTt ('. .MfManus Daughters op the American Revolution 199 the Children's Orphan Home and assisted in beautifying the grounds about the Rock Island Stations and at the entrance of the Forest Preserve. At the request of the Regent, a bird sanctuary was secured in the Forest Preserve. A number of Block certificates were bought at this time, and when the subject of our New Constitution Hall was broached at the annual Conference in Washington, Mrs. McManus and her delegate, Mrs. James C. Matchett pledged one hundred dollars in memory of their late real granddaughter, Mrs. Caroline Preston Stebbins. They did not dream at that time that the chapter would later pay in thousands of dollars toward this new building. The following November at a regular meeting, thirty members pledged fifteen dollars each to help raise funds, others later joined this group and the joy of purchasing chairs was begun. A history of the Blue Island, Morgan Park and Beverly Hills District was compiled by our Historian, Miss Alice Barnard and a copy presented to the State Library. Mrs. McManus is now serving as State Chairman of the Radio Broad- casting Committee. She has secured speakers for each week and furnished material which has been prepared by the National Society for presentation over the microphone. 1926 found Mrs. Robert G. Gadsden at the helm of Chapter activities. During her term of office the chapter grew considerably, numbering 150 members in 1927, most of whom were busy in some form of patriotic work. In the minutes for these last two years, we find that $412 was con- tributed to Patriotic Education and $78 to the Flood Suflferers. A Flag and Standard were pre- sented to the children of Moose Heart on Flag Day and a framed "Washington's Prayer" given to the Sutherland School. The grave of a Real Daughter, grandmother of one of our members was marked with a suitable tablet. A large boulder and tablet were erected in a small park south of the Forest Preserve to mark the site of the old Historic Vincennes Road and another boulder was placed in the Forest Preserve on Mr. Robert G. Gadsden which to place a tablet made Several years ago. Subscriptions to the D. A. R. Magazme were given to the Morgan Park High School and to the local branch of the Public Library. A book containing a record of all soldiers, sailors and marines buried in Cook County and compiled by the father of one of our members was sent to the State Historian. Mrs. James C. Matchett will serve the Chapter as Regent for the next two years. DeWalt Mechlin Chapter was very happy to co-operate with the other Chicago Chapters on several very important occasions, namely, the cele- bration on June 28th, 1926, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Beginning of American Independence, the reception to our President General, Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, on November 16, 1926, and the large card party on January 21, 1928, at which over one thousand dollars was cleared for Constitution Hall. The Chapter has paid in cash to date, $2,211.76 toward Constitution Hall, including thirteen chairs. All National, State and per capita taxes 200 Illinois State History have been promptly paid and each year generous contributions have been made to the Southern Mountain schools. Each year a large card party is given by the Chapter, proceeds ofwhich go to these schools. We send used clothing also and every year send a large box of material to Ellis Island. We have distributed many Manuals, Flag Codes and copies of the Constitution, and have presented flags and patriotic pictures to several schools. Have also sponsored several essay con- tests in the High School. The members of the DeWalt Mechlin Chapter are held in the homes of the members the second Monday of each month from October to June. All patriotic days are observed and an effort made to have all programmes instructive, inter- esting and helpful. The members of the DeWalt Mechlin Chapter are proud and happy to belong to the Daughters of the American Revolution and will do every- thing they can to perpetuate the high principles and the loyal patriotic spirit of their ancestors. Mrs. James C. Matchett GENERAL HENRY DEARBORN CHAPTER Chicago, Illinois General Henry Dearborn Chapter was organized February 12, 1914 and named by the organizing Regent, Mrs. Lida Eastman Torbet. There were thirty-three members present. A charter was granted on April 19, 1914, bearing fifty-seven names which was at that time the largest num- ber to which a charter had been granted. Following is a list of the organizing and charter members: 40782 Mrs. Lida Eastman Torbet 38006 Mrs. Marion E. W. McCon- nell 58704 Mrs. Josephine Norton Rolf 20332 Mrs. AHce B. G. Smith 86000 Mrs. Marette Hotchkin Cur- tis 105506 Miss Helen Barbara Gray 105923 Miss Marion Louise Bos- worth 104532 Mrs. Elizabeth B. Chase 104533 Mrs. Lizzie Francis Chase 104534 Mrs. Josephine Norton 104766 Mrs. A. Estelle O'Leary 104767 Mrs. Eva Stearns Sherman 105214 Mrs. Maud Spinney Robin- son 105215 Mrs. Ethel Wright Scheve- nell 105216 Miss Francis Mary Urion 105217 Miss Virginia L. Urion 105503 Mrs. Grace Wilson Bird 105504 Mrs. Bonna Vera Chave 105505 Mrs. Carolyn Gray Graham 7735 Mrs. Laura Perry Chamber- hn 7740 Mrs. Flora Perry Ullery 42198 Mrs. Lucy Virginia Maull 46634 Mrs. Sarah E. M. Smalley 47067 Miss Alice Elliott Foss 52724 Mrs. Margaret Alvord Col- lum 58256 Mrs. Kate Reigart Lord 80642 Mrs. Castilla L. K. Haines 92401 Mrs. Eugenie Sallade Knorr 30705 Mrs. Anna Bradley Peters 38942 Mrs. Maude Baxter Bruner 82436 Mrs. Minnie B. R. Childs 86553 Mrs. Caroline M. Jenison 96205 Miss Nettie May McClellan 97266 Miss Grace Emeline Terry 106305 Mrs. Luella Potter Conner 106307 Mrs. Cora Angell Cutler Daughters of the American Revolution 201 106308 Mrs. Marion Carpenter Van Dusen 106310 Mrs. Rebecca S. W. Carpen- ter 106335 Miss Delia M. Angell 106810 Miss Esther Bonney 106811 Miss Edna Baxter Bruner 106812 Mrs. Mabel Webster Thomas 106813 Mrs. Sara Hall Thompson 106814 Mrs. Bessie W. Wendnagel 107202 Mrs. Dorothy Newell Allin 107203 Miss Irene Jean Crandall 107667 Mrs. Catherine Waugh Mc- Culloch 107681 Mrs. Emma Sidwell King 20329 Mrs. Jennie Gathright Lee 108122 Mrs. Blanche Chambers Harper 108123 Mrs. Josephine Rockwell MacArthur 108124 Mrs. Lorraine J. Pitkin 108125 Mrs. Nettie Baylies Poor 108126 Mrs. Margaret Woodbury Hower 108127 Mrs. Elizabeth B. Woodbury 108534 Mrs. Renette E. L. Dawley 108813 Miss Ethel Winslow Mason Major General Henry Dearborn was an American general, statesman, and physician. He was born at North Hampton, New Hampshire, in 1751, and died at Roxbury, Massachusetts, in 1829. General Dearborn served throughout the Revolutionary War and dis- tinguished himself at the Battle of Bunker Hill, at Quebec, Saratoga, Monmouth and Yorktown. He was appointed a member of Congress by Washington, 1793-99, and became Secretary of War, 1801-09. At the outbreak of the War of 1812 he was made Commander of the North Divi- sion of the army and captured Toronto (then York) and Fort George, Canada. In 1815 he resigned from the army because of political intrigues of enemies. He served as Minister to Portugal, 1822-24. Fort Dearborn, site of Chicago, was named for General Dearborn. General Henry Dearborn Chapter meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, from October to May, inclusive, in Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building, Chicago. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, September to June, inclusive. Flag Day, 1915, was celebrated by the reception of a flag and staff which were donated by one of our members. Flag Day, 1916, another of our members presented a seventy-five foot flag pole which stands at the entrance of Municipal Park, just west of Municipal Pier. On September 4, 1916, Mrs. Torbet, our Regent, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in the home of her birth and marriage. Mrs. John W. O'Leary, first Vice Regent became Regent, and at the end of that term (May, 1917) succeeded herself for another year. June 14, 1917, a flag was presented to the Francis Willard School. The Chapter celebrates its birthday on Lincoln's birthday with a patriotic program and birthday party. General Henry Dearborn Chapter has as its outstanding social event, its annual "White Breakfast" which was introduced at this time. In 1917 there were 250 members. The "Hospital Comfort Aid Shop" was organized by the Chapter, and held in rooms at 736 Michigan Avenue, Chicago. This shop was run en- tirely at the Chapter's expense and was a wonderful war work. Knit goods was also featured. Chapter members gave time each week in the shop, and donations of money were received from outsiders as well as Chapter members. In May, 1918, Mrs. A. A. Rolf was elected Regent of the Chapter. She served for one year. At that time there were 274 members. Flag day of that year was celebrated by presenting a flag to the Dore School. A financial report of war activities follows : Liberty bonds bought by 202 Illinois State History members, 8402,093.00; Liberty bonds sold by members, 866,000.00; war stamps sold bv members, 822,000.00 ; contributions to D. A. R. Liberty loan, 8243.00; 'contributions to War Shop, 8646.92. The Patriotic Educa- tion committee earned and donated 8158.00 to war charities. Mrs. Vinton E. Sisson was our Regent dur- ing the years 1919-21. She aimed at a very high standard of programs to keep the interest of war- weary members. The Southern Mountain School work was be- gun at this time, and the first school which General Henry Dearborn Chapter helped was Hindman, Kentucky. A Memorial Scholarship was given in honor of Mrs. Torbet, our organiz- ing Regent. In the years 1921-23 Mrs. William L. Patti- son was our leader. In the year 1922 we boasted of 287 members. During this regime 82,216.73 was given to Americanism Educational and His- torical work. The "Permanent Fund" was es- Mrs. vinton e. sisson tablished at this time, as was the Ethan Allen Society, C. A. R., and our member, Miss Edith Collom was appointed Or- ganizing President by the National Society. Our Chapter was honored at this time by having Mrs. Vinton E. Sisson elected to the office of State Vice Regent. Miss Martha L. Parker was our Regent during the years 1923-25. During this time as before we were 100' t in all National and State obliga- tions. Flag day was observed by presenting a silk flag to the Haven School, where classes were held for the foreign born adult pupils. The "300" mark was reached in our membership during Miss Parker's administration. The high standard of contributions previously attained by our Chapter was equalled in this administration, the donations for one vear being 81,121.98. Mrs. Raymond G. Kimball was Regent of the Chapter during the years 1925-27. The drive for funds for Constitution Hall began when she entered office and was one of the big problems of her regime. The con- tributions to D. A. R. projects were: Constitution Hall fund, 83,230.00; Patriotic Education, 81,695.29. The White Breakfast which had previously been held in December was changed to coincide with our birthday, February 12, and is our out- standing social event of the year. General Henry Dearborn Chapter was again honored by having an- other member, Mrs. William L. Pattison elected to the office of State Treasurer, which office she fills at the present time. In the year just passed Mrs. William C. Fox has had the Chapter's responsibilities as her own, having been elected Regent of the Chapter in May, 1927. We have reached our quota and gone "Over the Top" with our Constitution Hall fund, and in the report find that we have bought twenty- two chairs in Constitution Hall. General Henry Dearborn was one of the five Chapters of Chicago, who gave a large card party, which netted 81,- 092.14, making the five Chapters of Chicago a "Potential Donor" to Con- stitution Hall. Last November we had the honor and pleasure of being one of the hostess Chapters, who tendered a reception to our President General, Mrs. Daughters of the American Revolution 203 Alfred J. Brosseau on the occasion of her visit to Chicago to speak on Na- tional Defense. We have co-operated with the Joint Americanism Committee in their work in Chicago, sent a box of materials to Ellis Island, value of which was estimated at S163.65, and have fulfilled all our National and State obligations. Contributions to D. A. R. projects for the year amounted to 87,618.49. Of this amount §5,930.83 is the fund for Constitution Hall to date, and the remaining 81,687.66 was given to Patriotic Education, His- torical and Americanism work. A framed illuminated copy of the Constitution was sent to Tamassee Industrial School for Girls in observance of "Constitution Day," and Flag Day was observed by renewing the flag for our flag pole on the Municipal Pier. We have secured a permanent home in the Chicago Woman's Club Building, which is under construction, and are looking forward to occupy- ing same next May. At the time of writing General Henry Dearborn Chapter has 361 members, making it the third largest Chapter in the State of Illinois. At the annual meeting last May (1928), Mrs. William C. Fox was elected Regent to serve one year. Helen Ainslie Smith, Historian SAUK TRAIL CHAPTER Chicago Heights, Illinois Organizing Meeting, July 15, 1926 On July 15, 1926, a meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Anna Gould Clayton, 1604 Euclid Ave., Chicago Heights, for the purpose of organizing a chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, State Regent, was present. The meeting was opened by singing "America," followed by giving a pledge to the flag and prayer. Mrs. Bowman gave a very interesting talk on the duties and respon- sibilities of the new chapter. The name Sauk Trail Chapter of Chicago Heights was suggested as an appropriate name, and it was adopted by a unanimous vote in its favor. Mrs. Bowman installed the following officers for the coming year: Mrs. Anna Gould Clayton Regent Mrs. Elvira Strand Vice Regent Mrs. Edna Harley Hawes Recording Secretary Mrs. Florence Hill Slugg Corresponding Secretary Miss May L. Donaldson Treasurer Mrs. Bessie Williams Registrar Miss Martha Elizabeth McCoy Historian Mrs. Grace Tobias Librarian Mrs. Lela Goodyear Chaplain The organizing members present besides the officers installed, were: Miss Altha Haviland, Mrs. Alice McColly, Mrs. Edna Vanatta, and Mrs. Edith Spafford. After Mrs. Bowman installed the officers, our hostess and organizing Regent, Mrs. Anna G. Clayton, served a delightful repast to those present, and the meeting adjourned to meet the first Saturday of the month of October at 2:30 P. M., in the Thomas Hotel Banquet room, which was 204 Illinois State History kindly offered by our Registrar, Mrs. Bessie Williams. The last meeting concluding the year was decided upon as June 14, 1927 (Flag Day). The first regular meeting of the newly organized Sauk Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Chicago Heights, Illinois, was held in the Banquet Hall of the Thomas Hotel, October 2, 1926. The meeting was called to order by the Regent, Mrs. Anna Gould Clay- ton, followed by the singing of "America," the salute to the flag and prayer by Mrs. Lela Goodier. Mrs. Clayton gave a very interesting talk on the. activities of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington and elsewhere. Minutes of the organizing meeting held July 15 and Board meeting held at 10:30 A. M., July 20, 1926, were read and accepted. Program for the year as by Mrs. Elvira Strand, Chairman of the Program committee, was accepted. A very enjoyable piano solo was given by Mrs. George Munn. Miss Martha McCoy gave a history of the old Sauk Trail Road. The meeting was then adjourned and followed by a social hour. Under the able leadership of the Regent, Mrs. Clayton, the first year of the chapter was one of growth in membership and interest. The De- cember meeting was most interesting, a group of High School pupils sang Christmas Carols, a talk on "Colonial Women and Modern Women," by Miss Donaldson, Mr. Goodier gave a talk on Public Schools and Citizen- ship, Mrs. Keith and Mrs. Corlett from Joliet were guests. At the meeting held in January arrangements were made to procure the material for a box to be sent to Ellis Island. Mrs. Clayton presented the chapter with a beautiful flag and it was decided to subscribe for the Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine to be placed in the Pub- lic Library and to send S5.00 to Car Creek school. Mrs. Charles E. Herrick was a guest in February and gave an inter- esting talk on the "Educational Activities of the Daughters." The chapter voted to purchase a chair for Constitution Hall. THE FIRST GEORGE WASHINGTON DAY BANQUET Given by the Sauk Trail Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution A patriotic luncheon and program was given in the Thomas Hotel Banquet room by the Sauk Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, with an attendance of forty-four. After the luncheon was served, the meeting was opened by singing "America," the salute to the flag, and the giving of the Lord's prayer. Mrs. Anna Gould Clayton, Regent, representing "The Spirit of '76," welcomed the guests in a short talk and introduced seventeen of the mem- bers who appeared in colonial costume, each representing some prominent character of colonial times as follows: Martha Washington, Edna Hawes; Sara Van Brugh Jay, Elvira Strand; Abigail Adams, Florence Slugg; Martha Jefferson, Bessie Wil- liams; Dolly Madison, Cynthia Williams; Betsy Ross, Altha Haviland; Mrs. John Hancock, Frances Patton ; Mrs, Warren (wife of Gen. Warren, Clara Vannatta ; Miss Betty Washington, Martha McCoy ; Mrs. Alexander Hamil- ton, Lela Goodier; Mrs. Putnam (wife of Gen. Putnam), Kathleen Barber; Mrs. John Quincy Adams, Ada A. Spafford; Mrs. James Monroe, Edna Vannatta; Mrs. Ethan Allen, Alice McColly; Mrs. Molly Stark, Alice Luecke; Miss Nellis Custis, Winnifred McCoy. Mrs. James Funk sang "The Trumpeter" and "Two Grenadiers," with Mrs. H. W. Dale accompanying. Three little Puritan maidens, Doris Jones, Daughters of the American Revolution 205 Hattie Ashen and Gertrude Pahnke, sang several selections. Mrs. A. Cald- well sang "Long, Long Ago." Superintendent Goodier gave a very interesting talk. The following representatives from the patriotic societies of the city spoke: Frank Stoll and Arthur Poorman for the American Legion; Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Frank Cole for the Ladies of the G. A. R.; Mrs. Minnie Winn for the War Mothers, and Mrs. Vannatta for the Daughters of the Veterans. After a pleasing recitation by Mrs. Strand, the meeting adjourned. The Sauk Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the home of Mrs. Clara and Edna Vannatta on Euclid Ave., Tues- day, June 14, for the first Flag Day observance. The program was held on the lawn which was decorated with small flags. The meeting was opened by the singing of "America," salute to the flag, and prayer by Mrs. Slugg. A short pageant showing the significance of the making of the flag of the U. S. by all nations in the melting pot of America was given by a group of girls from Bloom High School in their national costumes. Th? prologue was written and delivered by Mary McEldowney, and the follow- ing girls made the flag: Dorothy Murton, Indian; Helen McEldowney. Colonial American; Margaret Jennings, Irish; Myrtle McAllister, Scotch; Rosa Lee Williams, Negro; Nellis Ivanownski, Lithuanian; Mary Diest, Swedish, and Benna Sarras, Greek. An interesting talk on the flag and its history was given by the Regent, Mrs. Clayton. Communications were read by the corresponding secretary, including a letter that the Sauk Trail Chapter has won the third prize of S30 in the recent contest for new sub- scribers to the D. A. R. Magazine, and a letter of congratulation from the President General for the fine record of this chapter. The following pro- gram was given by the boys of Scout No. 3 (Boy Scouts), led by John Dooley: History of the Flag, Mardis Compton; Disposal of Worn Flags, Alfred Senn ; When to Fly the Flag, Raymond Michael. The anniversary of the signing of the Constitution was the meeting in September, the program and picnic supper held in the Sauk Trail Woods of the Cook County Forrest Preserve. At the November meeting Mr. Robert L. Floyd of Chicago, a major in the World War, a Colonel of the Reserve Corps, gave an address, "Na- tional Defense." Mrs. Vinton Sisson, Illinois State Chairman of National Defense, the speaker for December, gave an instructive talk. Mrs. Clayton and other officers were elected for a second term and under such leadership the society has more than doubled in membership. Margaret Elizabeth McCoy, Historian DEWITT CLINTON CHAPTER Clinton, Illinois The Dewitt Clinton Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution was organized February 22, 1909 at Clinton, Dewitt County, Illinois, and was named for the New York governor for whom the city and county had been named. The charter members were: Delia Barrow Edmonson Lillian Kent Blanche Temple Atkins Edith May Lafferty Hazel Bowren Ingham Laura Elizabeth Lafferty Josephine Brown Campbell Elizabeth Maddox Emma G. Fuller Maude Maddox Fern Graham Bushnell Clara Campbell Moffet Floy Genevieve Jones Alta Graham Scott Adah Griggs Stone 206 Illinois State History The Chapter was organized by Mrs. G. S. Edmcnson, a member of Stephen Decatur Chap- ter of Decatur, Illinois, who served as first Re- gent from 1909 to 1911. The new chapter had a most promising beginning under Mrs. Edmon- son's able leadership and had the honor, during her term of office, of entertaining the President General. Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, the Vice Presi- dent General from Illinois. Mrs. LaVerne Xoyes, and Mrs. Charles V. Hickox. The Chapter during Mrs. Edmonson's re- gency furnished a room in the John Warner Hos- pital of Clinton to be known as the D. A. R. Room, and each year has replaced linens and ^jj,^ ,. ^ .-, , ^ ,^ furnishings as needed. Besides her D. A. R. work, Mrs. Edmonson has served the Illinois Federation of Woman's Clubs as President of DeWitt County, as President of the Nineteenth District and is now serv- ing as State Vice President of the Central Region. Mrs. Fred Ball served as Regent from 1911 to 1913. During her regency the Constitution and By-laws were adopted and the Charter ob- tained. Mrs. Ball served as State Historian from 1917 to 1920, during which time the important work of compiling the War Service Records was begun. In March, 1928, at the State Conference in Bloomington, Mrs. Ball was elected State Librarian. Mrs. WiUiam C. Campbell was elected Regent in 1913, but owing to the death of her husband resigned her office. Mrs. L. E. Stone served very efficiently as Regent from 1913 to De- cember, 1914, when her change of residence to Springfield made a new Regent necessary. The Chapter is indebted to Mrs. Stone for its name, Dewitt Clinton Chapter having been her suggestion. Mrs. Matthew T. Scott was again the guest of the Chapter with Mrs. John C. Ames, the occasion being the unveiling of the portrait of Mrs. LaVerne Noyes which had been presented to the Chapter by Mr. Noyes. Mrs. Alta Graham Scott served as Regent in 1915. Mrs. Scott was an excellent parliamentarian and during her term of office the Chapter made a serious study of Parliamentary Law. Mrs. J. C. Myers served as Regent from 1915 to 1917. Besides the usual local and state work, the Chapter gave generously to Belgium Re- lief. The closing months of Mrs. Myers' regency saw the organization of the Chapter into Red Cross and War Relief Committees. Mrs. Fred F. Rogers was Regent from 1917 to 1919 and carried on most successfully the War work begun under the previous Regent. The Chapter bought Liberty bonds, supported a French War orphan, con- tributed to Ambulance funds, Red Cross drives, knitted, served, packed comfort kits, rolled bandages and helped in every way possible. Mrs. Rogers presented the Chapter with over thirty of the Lineage Books, mak- ing the set complete to that time. The Chapter has since purchased the books as published and placed them on ffie in the Public Library. Mrs. Rogers entertained the Chapter in honor of Mrs. Frank Bahnsen, State Regent, who was her house guest. Miss Helen Robb was Regent from 1920 to 1922. Under her regency the work of the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association was completed, mar- kers being placed on the Court House lawn and at the county lines. Mrs. George S. Edmonson was Dewitt County chairman for this work and de- Daughters of the American Revolution 207 serves much credit for her splendid work. The Chapter had the pleasure of entertaining Mrs. Eugene Chubbuck, State Regent, during Miss Robb's regency. Mrs. B. F. Peltz served the Chapter as Regent during 1922 to 1923. The members are justly proud of her work in promoting the placing of a boulder with a bronze tablet and the planting of a tree on the site of the "Old Lone Elm," a tree famous during early days as a landmark for pio- neers crossing the prairies. Mrs. E. L. Freudenstein was Regent in 1923 to 1924, when the Chap- ter sent its first box to Ellis Island, a gift it has continued each year. Devoted much time to the Red Cross. Her death occurred September, 1924. Mrs. A. H. Wilson filled the office of Regent in 1924 to 1925, when the Chapter did its usual good work in the various departments and placed its affairs on a business basis by the adoption of a budget. Mrs. C. S. Bogardus was Regent in 1925 to 1927. The Chapter gave two chairs to Constitution Hall, one in the name of the Chapter and one given by Mrs. C. S. Lafferty in honor of her mother, Mrs. Amanda Crum- baugh, a Real Daughter. Mrs. George Brown was elected Regent for 1927 to 1928. At this time the Chapter was honored by having one of its members elected to the office of State Librarian. CAPTAIN JACOB RICH CHAPTER CoBDEN, Illinois The Captain Jacob Rich Chapter was organized April 28, 1922, with the descendants of the man so honored as the personnel of chapter; Mrs. George Clay Parks, Regent. Since that time the chapter has transferred three members to other chapters, lost two by death and at present has twenty-four in good stand- ing with a prospect of several more in the future. During these years the chapter has met all obligations voted by the state, has paid for a chair in Constitution Hall and the Regent has attended two Continental Congresses and four State meetings, four Divisional meetings, entertained State Regent and her party at luncheon, entertained one Divisional meeting. Mrs. G. C. Parks, Regent Carrie Rich Parks (1869), daughter of John M. Rich (1828) and Anna Uffendale, from Cambridge, England (1827), christened in High Church of England. Came to America, 1835, reared in Troy, New York; married in Jonesboro, Illinois. 1848. Mrs. Parks born 1869 and reared in the John Rich School, V/o miles east of Cobden; fin- ished in High Schools of Anna and Cobden; five years of piano, three years of voice. Married in 1889, George Clay Parks, son of Dr. Luther Kitchell Parks, pioneer physician and Amira Sibyl Clark of St. Charles, Mo. Sons, Guy Clay. Percy Rich (deceased), and George Edwin, grad- uate Pharmacists. Patriotic societies, D. A. R., U. S. D. 1812. Member Presbyterian church, Anna; Woman's Club, President Union County Federation, Reg- ent and creator of Captain Jacob Rich Chapter, ^^^.g ^ ^ parks D. A. R., elected for life. 208 Illinois State History Historian, Genealogist, Student of Correct English. Member Press reporting institute St. Louis, Mo. State Chairman Sons and Daughters Republic Clubs, Illinois, 1927, 1928, 1929. At home, 505 Main St., Anna, Illinois. Mrs. G. C. Parks, Regefit GOVERNOR BRADFORD CHAPTER Danville, Illinois Governor Bradford Chapter, Danville, Illinois, was organized May 1, 1908. The Chapter was named for Governor William Bradford, the second governor of the Plymouth Colony, whose work as historian of the Massa- chusetts Pilgrims makes him the father of American History. Governor Bradford was the Revolutionary ancestor of the chapter's first Regent, Mrs. Minnie E. Fisher Blose (Mrs. H. P. Blose). There were fourteen charter members, as follows: Minnie E. Fisher Blose (Mrs. H. P.) Edith Lynn Patterson Ely (Mrs. Blanche Ralston Butterworth (Mrs. H. M.) F. W.) Mrs. Anne Selby Wolford Ridgely Jane Shelby Head Fithian (Mrs. Miss Cora Belle Winter W. E.) Miss Martha Tilton Lida John Spencer Chambers (Mrs. Maude Blackwell Wolford Shane W. R.) (Mrs. C. F.) Miss Georgia Dale Elizabeth Dale Wilkinson (Mrs. Pauline Shepard Whitman Muir C. E.) (Mrs. J. C.) Sara Wicks Wolford Fairchild (Mrs. Alice M. Shedd Martin (Mrs. W. H.) Roscoe) Minnie E. Fisher Blose (Mrs. H. P.) was the first Regent of Governor Bradford Chapter, serving from 1908 to 1910. In May, 1909, by-laws were adopted and the working basis of the chapter established. In the spring of 1910, two prizes v/ere given the High School pupils who wrote the best essays on John Rogers Clark. This plan of giving prizes has been continued each year since. During this administration, the work of marking graves of Revolutionary soldiers in the county was begun. On February 22, 1910, the State Regent was a guest of the chapter. Gertrude H. Lyons (Mrs. A. L.) served as second Regent, 1910-1912. In June, 1911, a movement was started for placing a drinking fountain in the city, this fountain to be a memorial to the Revolutionary soldiers of VermiHon County. In January, 1912, an extensive loan exhibit was held at the old armory. This was a three-day affair and a different program was given each day. Booths, each of which represented a different period in our country's history, contained interesting relics that had been pains- takingly marked and cataloged. A sum of S415 was taken in at this exhibit, of which S252 was clear. This amount was applied to the fountain fund. The chapter admitted 37 new members during the last year of Mrs. Lyons' administration. Jane Head Fithian (Mrs. W. E.) was third Regent, 1912-1914. Work of the chapter during this administration was confined chiefly to the raising of money for the Revolutionary soldiers memorial. Daniel Chester French was engaged to design this memorial — a fountain to be placed at the west front of the Federal Building. In January, 1913, a Kermiss was held, the proceeds of which were added to the fund. In February, 1914, $140 more was added, this being the net proceeds of a mock trial held in conjunction with the Battery boys. Daughters of the American Revolution 209 Dora Carter Hogan (Mrs. Daniel) was fourth Regent, 1914-1916. Raising of funds for the fountion memorial occupied the time for the first year. In January, 1915, the sum of $325 was realized from a vaude- ville and on September 3, 1915, the monument was unveiled. This is a beautiful work of art, designed by Daniel Chester French and Henry M. Bacon, designers of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C. In April, 1915, a committee was appointed to work with committees from other chapters to mark the Lincoln Circuit between Springfield and Danville. In May, 1915, a large number of members went to Champaign as guests of Alliance chapter to meet Mrs. Guernsey, President General, and Mrs. Page, State Regent. During this administration, the Historical Committee obtained a room in the Chamber of Commerce building for historical relics that were being collected by the chapter. Elizabeth Johnson Moore (Mrs. Edward S.) was fifth Regent, 1916- 1918. One of the big tasks of this administration was the entertaining of the State Conference in March, 1917. War work was entered into in many ways and the sum of 850 was subscribed to the state for an ambulance fund. Contributions were also made to the D. A. R. Liberty Loan funds. Flag codes were framed and distributed to school rooms, railway stations, and other public places, and five dozen copies of the constitution were given out in schools and public buildings. In November, 1917, the case of his- torical relics was moved from the Chamber of Commerce to a room in the Public Library given over for this purpose. This was the real beginning of one of the most important works carried on by Governor Bradford Chapter. Ahce C. Baldwin (Mrs. G. C.) was sixth Regent, 1918-1920. War work in all phases occupied the attention of the chapter during these two years. At this time. Miss Lotte E. Jones was National Chairman of the Patriotic Education committee, much of the work of this committee at this time being concerned with the welfare of women and children con- nected with the war service. A scholarship of 850 was taken in the Ameri- can International College at Springfield, Mass. Elizabeth D. Wilkinson (Mrs. C. E.) was seventh Regent, 1920-1922. The Washington's Birthday luncheon, 1922, was honored by the at- tendance of the State Regent, Mrs. Eugene Chubbuck. In January, 1921, the regents of the district were entertained by the chapter. Work on the raising of funds for the placing of a Lincoln marker on the First National Bank Building was started and an "Attic Shop" was held at which 8105 was cleared. The following sums were given to special work: 810 to the American Legion for the purpose of planting memorial trees ; 825 to the new Y. W. C. A. building; 815 to Pine Mountain School. Americanization work was started at the community center in West- ville, a town six miles from Danville, made up largely of foreign popula- tion. 210 Illinois State History Mary W. Thompson (Mrs. Morton W. was eighth Regent, 1922-1924. A beautiful large silk flag was purchased by the chapter and used for the first time at the opening meeting of this administration. On October 15, 1922, the Lincoln marker erected at the end of West Main Street by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Lincom Circuit Marking Association was dedicated. It was largely through the efforts of one of our mem- bers, Miss Lotte E. Jones, that the work of erect- ing these Circuit markers was done. Early in the administration, work for funds for the erection of a Lincoln marker to be placed on the First National Bank building was begun. Mrs. M. Nv. Thompson ^^ j^^^ ^^^ ^^^3, a divisional meeting was held, and with all state officers present, this marker was unveiled. One of the successful undertakings was the compilation of a D. A. R. cook book which met with a ready sale, both in and out of the chapter. Appropriate display cases were purchased for the historical relics in the room at the Public Library. Nannie K. Guy (Mrs. J. M.) was ninth Regent, 1924-1926. The Historical Museum room at the Public Library was formally op- ened with a reception on May 16, 1925. In March, 1925, Mrs. M. W. Thompson was elected state treasurer, which office she held for two years. Funds were secured for the erection of a Lincoln marker on the site of the C. U. Feldkamp home and this marker was unveiled June 14, 1925. In December, 1925, the first chair was purchased by the chapter for the new Constitution Hall in Washington. Two more chairs were purchased later on. One of these chairs was given in memory of the regent's mother, Mrs. Maria Chappell Kelly; one in memory of our Real Granddaughter, Mrs. Harriet I. Dale, and one in honor of our Real Granddaughter, Mrs. Sarah J. Gundy Dayton. Mrs. F. J. Bowman, State Regent, was a guest at the Washington's Birthday luncheon, February 22, 1926, and the entire state board were guests of the chapter at a dinner in the spring of 1926 at which time a meeting of the board was held in our city. Mrs. M. W. Thompson,^ state treasurer, was elected Honorary Regent of the chapter at the meeting in June, 1926. Vina D. Gunn (Mrs. W. T.) was tenth Regent, 1926-1928. On Constitution Day, September 17, 1926, the Gurdon Hubbard mar- ker, efforts towards which were begun some time previously by the His- toric Spots committee, was unveiled. Special attention was given to the publicity work and excellent results could be seen from this. Following the leadership of the National Society, the National Defense phase of the organization was stressed and a deep interest aroused. A speaker from New York City was brought to the city for a night meeting in November, 1927, and in May, 1928, the state chair- man of National Defense was the principal speaker at a night meeting at which many guests were present. A class of chapter members was held once a month for the purpose of studying National Defense. Further contributions to Constitution Hall were made and $50 given in prizes to High School and grade school pupils in essay contests. Another large case, costing $85 was placed in the Historical Museum room at the Public Library. Daughters of the American Revolution 211 Mary W. (Mrs. Morton W.) Thompson held the office of State Treas- urer of the Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution for a term of two years, 1925-1927. Mrs. Thompson held the office of Registrar, Treas- urer, and Regent in Governor Bradford Chapter and is now Honorary Regent. Mrs. Thompson has been an active member of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, having served as President of the Eighteenth District, Legislative Chairman, Auditor, and State Treasurer. Hazel Brand Yeager (Mrs. 0. K.) was elected Regent of Governor Bradford Chapter in May, 1928. On August 23, 1928. Governor Bradford Chapter sponsored, at the request of the County Supervisors, the re-dedication of "God's Acre" — a cemetery at Catlin, Illinois, first established in 1822. The ground for this cemetery was given by one of the early settlers, James D. Butler, the deed being made to the Board of Supervisors of Vermilion County, and the ground dedicated to the "bones of those who may find rest here." The cemetery had been re-conditioned by the supervisors, many stones having been reset, or replaced where altogether lost. A most impressive srvice at which Mrs. Yeager presided was held and a spirit of deep reverence pre- vaded the assembly. Several hundred people were in attendance. While reading the proceedings of the 1928 Continental Congress, Mrs. Dora Hogan discovered that a sum of money had been set aside to pension nurses who had been sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revo- lution during the Spanish-American war. By chance, Mrs. Hogan learned that three nurses who were living in the women's barracks at the Soldiers' Home in our city had been among the 500 thus sponsored. These three women had the certificates which had been issued by the D. A. R. at the time of their entering service, and with the aid of our chapter, made ap- plication to the National Society for pensions. Immediate response was given and the sum of S25 monthly has been received by each since June 1, 1928. While these women were being cared for physically by the Govern- ment, they received no money and were penniless. The D. A. R. pension has been a veritable godsend to them. Mrs. 0. K. Yeager, Regent STEPHEN DECATUR CHAPTER Decatur, Illinois Charter Members Miss Belle Ewing Mrs. Ada Bartholomew Mrs. Effie Kennedy Mrs. Emma Warren Mrs. Charlotte Barnes Mrs. Sarah H. Durfee Miss Polly Vail Miss Jennie Durfee Mrs. Clara Montgomery Mrs. T. T. Roberts Mrs. Maryetta King Mrs. Emada L. D. Griswold Miss Mabelle Durfee Mrs. Mary Hatch Miss Ghiselle Durfee The Stephen Decatur Chapter was organized February 4, 1896. It was then called the Decatur Chapter and bore that name until 1913 when it was changed to the Stephen Decatur Chapter. The chapter was organized by Mrs. S. H. Kerfoot of Chicago, the State Regent, in the home of Miss 212 Illinois State History Myra Belle Ewing. There were fifteen charter members. Four of these members are still in the chapter. They are Miss Belle Ewing, Mrs. T. T. Roberts, Mrs. William Barnes and Mrs. E. R. Kennedy. Regular meetings were held and the first few programs were genealog- ical ones dealing with the family lines of the members. After that histori- cal papers were given by the members and Washington's birthday was celebrated with a colonial tea. During the first year the members were asked to contribute to a benefit affair given in the city for a mission. The ladies co-operated by agreeing to take a certain number of tickets and also furnishing a part of the program in the form of a group of girls dancing the minuet. This is significant because the Stephen Decatur chapter has always been most generous in supporting worthy causes in the city. Early in the history of the chapter the members contributed a five cent per capita tax to the state and also gave to the Continental Memorial Hall fund. In 1901 the chapter established a prize essay contest and also gave silk flags to all the contestants. These contests have continued until the present time. In 1902 the chapter began buying lineage books and have bought the succeeding volumes as issued. In 1907 they took over a room in the Decatur Public Library, which they still maintain and where they have, beside the lineage books, a splendid collection of family, county and state histories. In 1902 they were active in restoring the old log court house which was used in Lincoln's time. This was moved to Fairview Park and for some years used as a chapter house. In 1904 a marker was placed on the site of Abraham Lincoln's first home in Illinois. A large glacier boulder was used and a bronze tablet placed upon it. It was christened with the water from Sangamon River, a stream closely linked up with Lincoln's history. In 1910 the Decatur Chapter entertained the State Conference. This was a large conference and was pronounced by the visiting delegates to be a very successful one. In 1912 the chapter helped publish the book, "Personal Recollections of Jane Johns." This book is written in a sprightly and readable style and makes an interesting contribution to local history. In 1912 the grave of William Dickey, a Revolutionary soldier buried in this county, was marked and later in 1927 the grave of our Real Daugh- ter, Mrs. Jane McCoy was marked. During the war the Stephen Decatur Chapter entered with great spirit into war work. They made comfort kits, many knitted articles, surgical dressings, hospital garments, contributed to war funds and bought seals and bonds, sent a barrel of jelly, books, records and tea towels to the encampments where the local boys were stationed, gave up their cus- tomary party for Washington's birthday, and adopted two French orphans. One of our deceased members, Mrs. Ida Hartzell, was then in San Juan, Porto Rico and won nation-wide recognition by making quantities of guava jelly and fruit juices. With the help of native negroes she made twelve and a half tons of the jelly and 42,000 bottles of grape fruit juice. She was known among the soldiers in the trenches as "the guava jelly lady." The chapter after the war interested themselves in the work suggested by the national and state officers. They contributed to various patriotic and educational funds, the Tamassee Mountain School and International Col- lege in Springfield, Massachusetts being their especial interests. They Daughters of the American Revolution 2lS have maintained a room for the display of relics, dating prior to the Civil War, and have kept up a weekly publicity column in a local paper. They have assisted Mrs. Inez Bender in her Americanization work. Mrs. Bender is known throughout the state for her work among the foreign-born and maintains an office for this purpose, particularly encouraging women to take out papers and become citizens. The chapter has given her textbooks, manuals and flags for her classes and attended the receptions given to the new citizens. During the past thirty-two years the chapter has tried to stand for everything that they have felt was both right and patriotic and through their years of service have grown from fifteen members to one hundred and sixty-eight. Regents of Stephen Decatur Chapter Miss Belle Ewing 1896-1898 Mrs. Elizabeth N. Welles 1898-1899 Mrs. J. M. Maris 1899-1900 Mrs. J. M. Clokey 1900-1903 (In 1902 under Mrs. Clokey's regency, Stephen Decatur Chapter assisted in restoring the old log court house in which Lincoln held court. This log cabin is now in Fair- view Park.) Mrs. Jeanette Bowers Crea 1904-1906 (Under Mrs. Crea's regency a large boulder with a bronze tablet was placed on a farm near Harristown marking the site of Abraham Lincoln's first home in Illinois.) Mrs. M. W. Schultz 1906-1908 Mrs. F. P. Roach 1908-1909 Miss Belle Ewing 1909-1911 Mrs. F. P. Roach 1911-1913 (In 1912 under Mrs. Roach's regency, William Dickey's grave, a Revolutionary soldier, was marked at a country cemetery northeast of Decatur.) Mrs. A. T. Summers 1913-1916 Mrs. Lee Boland 1916-1917 Mrs. Robert I. Hunt 1917-1920 (Mrs. Hunt was Regent during the opening of the World War and it was while she was Regent we adopted and supported a French orphan, Andre Richard.) Mrs. E. L. Pegram 1920-1922 (During Mrs. Pegram's regency we placed the Lincoln Marker on the Art Institute grounds marking Macon County's part of the Lincoln Circuit.) Mrs. A. E. Ahrens 1922-1924 Mrs. F. M. Anderson 1924-1926 Mrs. Lynn Barnes 1926-1928 (In 1927 a marker was placed on the grave of our Real Daughter, Mrs. Jane McCoy, at a cemetery near Oakley, 111. This work was started under Mrs. Ahren's regency, continued under Mrs. Anderson's, and completed while Mrs. Barnes was Regent.) Mrs. W. W. Doane 1928-1929 DIXON CHAPTER Dixon, Illinois Dixon Chapter was named in honor of Father Dixon who founded the town of Dixon in which the chapter is located. It was organized May 13,1898. The Organizing Regent was Mrs. Dorothy N. Law. 214 Illinois State History Charter Members *Mrs. Adessa Hughes Brewster *Miss Anna E. Woodbridge *Mrs. Blanche Mason Chapman *Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Hughes *Mrs. Dorothy N. Law ^^- ^^^^-^ ^^^^ ^l':^,^ ^^^^^^ ^,, „,. ;: ,_ . Mrs. Nellie Downs Tillson *Mrs. Ohve Ayres Murphy ^^^^ ^^^^^ G^.^^i^ Murphy *Mrs. Anna Eustace Shaw Miss Mary Elizabeth Pankhurst *Mrs. Phoebe A. Quimby fMiss Jean Hitchcock We have had two Real Daughters, Mrs. Delilah D. Cuddington, and Mrs. Jane E. Eckert, both deceased. Chapter Regents and work done during each regency: Mrs. Anna Eustace Shaw, pro tern. Mrs. Dorothy N. Law— 1898-1908 Contributed to the following: Memorial Continental Hall; Illinois Room furnishings for Memorial Continental Hall; Dixon Hospital; Fort Massac. Placed a bronze tablet on a building to mark the site of the first house, a log cabin, built in Dixon. It was the home of Father Dixon, where Lincoln, Davis and other officers of the Black Hawk War were entertained. Busts of Washington, Lincoln and Grant were given to the High Schools. Mrs. Nellie Downs Tillson— 1908-1909 Contributed to Memorial Continental Hall. Mrs. Mary S. Kenower— 1909-1911 Contributed to Memorial Continental Hall. Mrs. Hattie E. Dodge— 1911-1912 Contributed to Fort Massac. Miss Jennie E. Laing — 1912-1917 Contributed to the following : Block Certificates ; Berry School ; Flag at Starved Rock. Purchased as a memorial to Lincoln, a lot 50 feet square near the place where was located the Old Block House in which were quartered Lincoln, Davis, and other famous men during the Black Hawk War. Dixon is the only place on the whole Lincoln Highway, with the ex- ception of Gettysburg, where Lincoln appeared in person. Mrs. Ida M. Dysart— 1917-1920 Contributed to the following : Red Cross ; Ambulance ; French Orphan Fund ; Tilloloy Village. Sent jelly, jam and books to Camp Grant. Miss Anna E. Pratt— 1920-1922 Contributed our per capita amount to the Scholarship Endowment Fund. The lot purchased in memory of Lincoln was deeded to the State of Illinois which is to complete the memorial. Mrs. Anna G. Burnham— 1922-1925 Contributed to the following: Near East Relief; Student Loan Fund; Tamassee. Placed an official marker on the grave of one Real Daughter. Mrs. Minnie D. Rhodes— 1925-1927 Contributed to the following : Berry School ; Student Loan Fund ; Red Cross; Civic Music Association; Milk for under-nourished school children. Sent material to Ellis Island. Gave a chair to Constitution Hall. *Deceased. fWithdrawn. Daughters of the American Revolution 215 Mrs. Ida M. Dysart — 1927- Contributed to the following: Civic Music Association; Near East Relief ; Kate Duncan Smith School ; Foundation feet of Constitution Hall ; Penny-a-day Fund. Sent material to Ellis Island. Gave a chair to Con- stitution Hall. Our meetings are held the first Saturday in each month, beginning in October and ending in May. The officers are elected at the May meeting. We always observe Flag Day. We have 63 resident members and 15 non-resident members. Mary E- Pankhurst, Historian DOWNERS GROVE CHAPTER Downers Grove, Illinois The Downers Grove Chapter of the D. A. R. was organized in January, 1910, with twelve members and with Mrs. Margaret Drake DeGroot as our first Regent. Mrs. DeGroot had been a Member at Large for some time, and had been requested by the State Regent to form a chapter in Downers Grove. She commenced the search for eligibles by consulting the village telephone directory, calling up those whose names seemed to indicate that they were of good American families, and questioning them about their ancestry in as courteous a manner as possible, then endeavoring to interest them in the Society of the D. A. R. It was a tedious process, with the usual laborious searchings for rec- ords and proofs, but at length the necessary number was obtained and the Chapter formed with these twelve charter members: Mrs. Margaret Drake DeGroot Mrs. Bess Lewis Cook Mrs. Maud E. Cobb Whiffen Mrs. Bessie Louise Pickens Mrs. Mary Stewart Burns Miss Carrie Barmore Mrs. Addie Summers Downer Miss Helen Clifford Mrs. Luella Lyon Roe Lamb Miss Florence Clifford Mrs. Olive Lamb Drew Mrs. Julia Mitchell Allison Mrs. John C. Ames, the State Regent, visited the Chapter in the sec- ond year of its organization, making the members realize more fully that they were a part of the great National Society. During the earlier years of Downers Grove Chapter, we acquired a Real Daughter, Mrs. Orpha Zilphia Parke Bovee, grandmother of Mrs. Bess Lewis Cook, one of our charter members. Mrs. Bovee was over a hundred years old when she joined our Chapter and as she lived in a Western city, we never had the pleasure of her presence at our meetings. She was presented with the golden souvenir spoon given to all Real Daugh- ters by the National Society, and a sketch of her life, written by Mrs. DeGroot, was published in the D. A. R. magazine. Mrs. DeGroot served the chapter faithfully as Regent for five years, was only allowed to retire from office when she moved away from Downers Grove to Quincy, 111. Mrs. J. H. Frankenfield was the next Regent, followed by Mrs. Lavara Hannum, Miss Grace Stover, Mrs. George Allison, and at the present time, Mrs. J. H. Frankenfield, who is serving the second term. During the World War, the members did what they could to help, and at the close of that great conflict placed two tablets as memorials to the 2l6 Illinois State History eight brave boys from this community who paid the supreme sacrifice. The money for these tablets was raised by Mrs. George Whitney, herself the mother of three soldier sons, and one tablet was placed in the High School, and one was given to the American Legion for their rooms. The movement was sponsored by Mrs, Lavara Hannum, at that time Regent. We have participated in all the patriotic celebrations of the commun- ity, and have had some beautiful floats in the Fourth of July parades, one representing Betsy Ross and her Flag, one "The Spirit of '76," etc. The Downers Grove Chapter is always represented at the State Con- ferences and several times has sent delegates to the Continental Congress. On Memorial Day, 1926, we dedicated a tablet at the foot of the flag pole on the lawn of the Public Library. The tablet is in memory of men and women of DuPage County who have served their country in time of war. Mrs, J. H. Frankenfield, Regent, presented the memorial, which was accepted for the community by Mr. R. W. Bond, a Civil War veteran. We are now interested in marking the site of the first white settler's home in DuPage County. We have thirty-six members at present. Mrs, L. M. Thomas, Historian DU QUOIN CHAPTER Du Quoin, Illinois The name was given commemorating Chief De Coigne, a French In- dian who was a converted Indian, and boasted that he "had never spilled the blood of a pale face." Chief De Coigne traveled by foot the paths from old Kaskaskia to Shawneetown and through what is now Perry County, probably at times over the old trail traveled by George Rogers Clark, which passes just to the south of our county, and also across the northwest corner of the county. He was known as a kindly man, and interesting stories have been handed down telling of his deeds. At his death he was buried in the old Indian burial ground at Kaskaskia which in later years was washed out by the high "waters of the Mississippi." The. chapter was organized September 21st, 1921, and was formally instituted November 4, 1921, with Mrs. Eugene Chubbuck, then the State Regent, installing oflftcer. There were twelve charter members. Lillian Maury Cranston, wife of Attorney L. A, Cranston, was organizing Regent and was transferred to a member at large from Governor Bradford Chap- ter of Danville, 111. She is a lineal descendant of Captain Martin Hoagland of New Jersey, Lt. Abraham Maury of the 10th Virginia Regiment, and of John Snead, and a third great granddaughter of Mildred Washington Gregory, who was aunt of George Washington, being his father's sister and she was also godmother of Washington, holding him at his christen- ing. Mrs. Cranston's parents were John Woods Maury, and Catherine Frazier Hoagland, both born in Kentucky, The second Regent of the chap- ter was Miss Catherine Parks, a lineal descendant of John Parks. She served only a short time as Regent. She is a graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana, and at present is principal of the Du Quoin Township High School and special teacher of Mathematics. Miss Florence Baird finished out the unexpired term as Regent. She is a graduate from Wash- ington University, St. Louis, Mo., and at present assistant cashier in the First National Bank, Du Quoin, Illinois, She is a lineal descendant of Sergeant Ebenezer Pyatt. Mrs, Francis Ward Stevens, wife of Dr, H, I. Stevens of Tamaroa, Illinois, became the next Regent, serving one year. She was educated in Daughters of the Amekican Revolution 217 Forest Park University, St. Louis, and an accomplished violinist. Mrs. Susan Adams Morris is serving her tirst year as Regent, and is the wife of D. A. Morris, an established dry goods merchant of Du Quoin. She is a lineal descendant of David and Levi Adams, who were in the line with John Adams. Hazel McKinney Jackson, wife of Pyatt Jackson is the present Regis- trar and is a Mayflower descendant from Frances Eaton, and a lineal Revo- lutionary descendant of John Eaton from Massachusetts. We have a large non-resident membership, all having interesting his- tory, but impossible to get it together. Our highest number of members verified through one line is that of Sergeant Ebenezer Pyatt, eight verified through this line. Four are veri- fied through the Adams line. One member resigning through ill health. Miss Beulah Pope, who is an own cousin to our late President Warren G. Harding. During our organizing Regent's regime papers were sent to the "Lending Bureau" Continental Memorial Hall. "Cahokia Mounds," by Mrs. Cranston; "Noted Women of Illinois," by Miss Bertha Carr; "Pilgrim and Puritan," by Miss Harriet Meade. During this term a beautiful memorial tablet was placed upon the Federal Building, the Regent presenting it to the county in behalf of the D. A. R. of Du Quoin, thus honoring all soldiers of Perry county; all patriotic organizations of the town participated, and the unveiling was by Mrs. Mary Woods, an honorary member and a Real granddaughter. Prizes for historical essays were given, as well as prizes for best history grades in the eighth grade and High School. The chapter presented the Township High School with Washington's Prayer beautifully framed. The presenta- tion being made by Miss Florence Baird. A subscription to the D. A. R. Magazine was presented this year to the High School Library. The Chapter has in previous years participated in Memorial Day services with the Patriotic organizations, and until the past two years sent an annual letter of appreciation and co-operation to the local American Legion Post. We have had many programs of historical interest, and observe Washington's birthday by a Colonial banquet and the usual toasts and events in history. Flag day is observed annually by a "get-together" picnic. A few years ago the organizing Regent was ap- pointed to compile the historical maps of the three counties, Perry, Frank- lin and Randolph, using special codes for historical markings. These were sent in to the executive chairman. Mrs. T. L. Wallace, a member of the chapter and residing in Pinckneyville, was very helpful in securing an old will of 1701 and Miss Elsie Williams of Tamaroa sent in a copy of a will of 1806. Mrs. Wallace also secured records of early marriages of Perry County a few years ago. Early land grants and interesting data have been secured by members. The graves of Revolutionary Soldiers have been located and quite a few graves of daughters of Revolutionary soldiers. The membership has grown from twelve in November, 1921, to forty-eight in March, 1928. Jennette E. Pyatt, Historian CAHOKIA MOUND CHAPTER East St. Louis, Illinois About three and one-half miles north of East St. Louis, in Madison County, just off of the Old Trails Road, lies Cahokia Mound, the oldest and most historic spot in the vicinity. This Mound is very ancient and re- nowned, having been built by a pre-historic race, presumably the Mound Builders. It is claimed by many scientists to be the most wonderful 218 Illinois State History achievement of man, being erected as it was when workmanship was at its crudest. It is 1080 feet long (280 feet longer than Cheops) with a width of 780 feet, and includes approximately sixteen acres. The Indians re- garded the Mound as the work of the Great Spirit, and the name Cahokia was derived from an early tribe. The structure has also been called "Monk's Mound," because at sometime in the first decade of the last cen- tury a number of Trappist Monks founded a monastery upon its summit. It has withstood the ravages of time for many ages, and archaeologists agree that it is a silent monument of a pre-historic race. Thus the East St. Louis chapter selected the name "Cahokia Mound." One of the earliest projects of the chapter was to have this famous mound converted into a state park, and after several years of combined and consistent effort on the part of its members success crowned the work, for the Legislature of Illinois passed such a bill and purchased the site. The Cahokia Mound Chapter was organized March 1, 1920, by the fol- lowing twelve women : Uhretta Dorsett Smith (Mrs. Willis J.), Organizing Regent; Blanche C. Foulon (Mrs. I. L.), Organizing Vice Regent; Lucinda Sackett Williams (Mrs. Henry Pringle), Organizing Recording Secretary; Florence Holmes McFadden (Mrs. George R.), Organizing Corresponding Secretary; Bertha Jepson (now Richter), Organizing Treasurer; Genevieve Jepson, Theresa Jepson Harding (Mrs. R. H.), Eunice Horton Williamson (Mrs. J. B.), Edna Bowman Strothman (Mrs. Henry W.), Laura Grinden Reid, (Mrs. J. F.), Harriet Shattuck Radspinner (Mrs. J. C), Nellie CaiT Zimmerman (Mrs. B. W.). In addition to the above mentioned twelve, there were eight members accepted soon after the chapter was organized and these were included in the charter membership, making a total of twenty. The eight were: Mary Louise Williamson. Lucy Clanahan Smith (Mrs. Harvey S.), Elsie Clanahan, Mary Snyder Abt (Mrs. E. J.), Alice York Snyder (Mrs.), Susan Mussulman (Mrs. Boyd), Anna Wiggins, Helen Finley (Mrs. H. H.) Mrs. Willis J. Smith (Uhretta Dorsett), the first Regent, served two years, 1920-22. During this time the chapter grew steadily, state officers were entertained and much constructive work accomplished. Mrs. Smith was born in Mansfield, Pa., in 1862; married in Corning, N. Y., in 1887, and had homes in Waverly, N. Y., and Passaic, N, J. She moved to East St. Louis in 1903. Her Revolutionary ancestor was Lieut. Joshua Shaw. Her second son, Harry, enlisted in the Radio Communication Service of the Aviation Department in the World War. Mrs. Smith transferred from the Wellsboro, Pa., chapter and became the Organizing Regent of this, the Cahokia Mound Chapter. She served as Regent for two years. She died September 28, 1925. Mrs. Smith was an ardent Republican, an active member of the Presbyterian Church and the Visiting Nurse Association, and served as president of the Bay View Club of East St. Louis. The first Constitution Hall chair purchased by the chapter was named for her. Mrs. Henry Pringle Williams (Lucinda Sackett) was the second Regent, serving from 1922-24. This was one of the most thriving periods of the chapter, many new members were added and much work was done, but the outstanding feature of this regime was the entertainment of the State Conference in March, 1924. Mrs. Williams served the State Society as vice chairman and chairman of Americanization, and was on various other committees. At the same time she was a member of the National Committee of Americanization. She represented the chapter at four State Conferences and one National Congress. In addition she served the Fed- Daughters of the American Revolution 219 eration of Women's Clubs of the Twenty-second District as chairman of American Citizenship two terms; was recording secretary for the Mis- souri State Society, U. S. D., 1812 ; corresponding secretary of the East St. Louis Wednesday Club, and represented that organization at the Biennial in Los Angeles. She was a member of the boards of the Wednesday Club, Visiting Nurse Association and the Red Cross. In 1927 she served the Bay View Reading Club of East St. Louis as president. She is a member of the Daughters of the Founders and Patriots Association, Rob Morris Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, the Delphian Society and of the First Church of Christ Scientist. Mrs. Boyd Mussulman was the third Regent, 1924-26, during whose administration great progress was made in the work of the Society, and the chapter began joining in local civic movements. The first public cele- bration of Constitution day was held, and the members joined in unveiling a monument to the memory of the soldiers of all wars. New members were added and the work of Americanism was greatly increased. Mrs. Mussul- man (Susan Ellis) is a native of the State of Missouri, coming to Illinois in 1910. On February 26, 1919, she became a member of the Governor George Wyllis Chapter of Hannibal, Mo., but transferred to the Cahokia Mound Chapter of East St. Louis shortly after its organization and was a charter member. She served as Vice Regent for two years prior to becom- ing Regent, and has also been on state and local committees. Mrs. Mussul- man is a member of the Episcopal Church, Order of the Eastern Star. Delphian Society, Thursday Literary Club and the Schubert Club of East St. Louis. Mrs. Harvey Smith, the fourth Regent, 1926-28. During this period new members were added to the roles. There was an increased enthusiasm in committee work, particularly in Americanism and Patriotic Education. A State Vice Chairman of Americanism for Southern Illinois was appointed by the State Regent, and the Americanism Committee, with the aid of the Hon. Thomas L. Fekete, was able to obtain night schools for East St. Louis. Mrs. Smith (Lucy Clanahan) is one of the fourth generation of Illinois Clanahans. Her Revolutionary ancestor, Robert Clanahan, jour- neyed from North Carolina to Kentucky in search of a land grant given to him by the Government in recognition of service in the Revolutionary War. Failing to locate it in the wilderness, he crossed the Ohio River into Illi- nois and located there. Mrs. Smith is a charter member of the chapter, and has served on the Board in various capacities, and on local and state committees. She is a graduate of the Illinois State University, Normal, 111., and was married in 1902. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the Board of the Young Women's Christian Association. She is a past president of the Wednesday Club of East St. Louis and of the Jeffer- son School Parent Teachers Association. Mrs. George Reimund McFadden (Florence Holmes) followed as the fifth Regent, 1928-. She is now serving. It is her aim to infuse enthusiasm into the meetings by having distinguished men and women appear on the programs and make of them an intensive, but interesting study of Illinois history and the work of the National Society. The state officers are soon to be entertained by the chapter, and the next Regional Conference of the Ninth Division will be held in East St. Louis. Mrs. McFadden is a native of Missouri. Her forebears served in the Colonial Wars, and helped to found this nation. She transferred from the Hardin Camp Chapter, Jones- burg, Missouri and became the organizing corresponding secretary of this chapter. Since that time she has belonged to different local and state com- mittees, has represented the chapter at both state and national conferences 220 Illinois State History and for the past three years has served as State vice chairman of Ameri- canism for Southern Illinois. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Colonists and of the National Society, United States Daughters of 1812. Also a member of the Junior Service League, the Tercentenary Shakespeare Society, the Episcopal Church, Orders of the Eastern Star and White Shrine; and is on the Board of the East St. Louis Schubert Club and that of the East St. Louis District, Illinois Federation of Music Clubs. For three years she served as president of the Young Women's Christian Association. The Cahokia Mound Chapter aims at all times to carry out the policies of the State and National Societies. Each year work is done by the various committees, particularly Americanism, Patriotic Education, Ellis Island and National Defense. The Patriotic Education Committee joined in the essay contest and won a prize — a trip to Washington, D. C, which was taken by the writer of the essay. Miss Estelle Berndt. Donations have been made to all projects of the State and National Societies, and five chairs have been purchased for Constitution Hall. Various members have been placed upon national and state commit- tees and a member, Mrs. W. A. Rodenberg, is now a candidate for a na- tional office. Cahokia Mound Chapter has the honor of numbering among its mem- bers a Real Granddaughter, Mrs. J. C. Radspinner, a descendant of Asa Shattuck. An unusual feature of the chapter is the number of young girls on its roster. The present officers of the chapter are: Mrs. George R. McFadden Regent Mrs. W. R. Weber First Vice Regent Mrs. Albert R. Patterson Second Vice Regent Mrs. Frank B. Young Recording Secretary Mrs. J. Clyde Reader Corresponding Secretary Miss Genevieve Jepson Treasurer Mrs. I. L. Foulon Registrar Mrs. R. F. Stanton Chaplain Miss Edna Abernathy Historian Mrs. Robert M. Smith and Mrs. Harvey S. Smith Members of the Board The Cahokia Mound Chapter is still young, as it is not yet nine years of age. It has, however, one hundred and six members to its credit, has had representation each year in Conference and Congress, and has shown a continuous and steady growth ever since its organization. Edna Abernathy, Historian ANN CROOKER ST. CLAIR CHAPTER Effingham, Illinois The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, was organized at Effingham, Illinois, Decem- ber 11, 1902, by Mrs. Mary Crooker Lloyd, who served as Regent from that time until 1909 and was later made Honorary Regent of the Chapter. Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles was the outgoing State Regent and Mrs. Charles Deere the incoming State Regent at this time. This was the first Chapter in Southern Central Illinois. The charter members were Mrs. Mary Crooker Lloyd, Mrs. Mary Crooker Rinehart, Miss Silva Rinehart, Daughters of the American Revolution 221 Misses May St. Clair, Carrie St. Clair, Laura St. Clair, Birdie St. Clair, Mrs. Hazelton, Mrs. Martha Crooker Miller, Mrs. R. B. Truesdale, Miss Jennie Truesdale, Mrs. J. H. Ensign, Mrs. Victoria Rinehart, Mrs. Benson Wood, Miss Mary Hasbrouck, Mrs. Isador D. Barber, Mrs. Gertrude Jewett Bardwell. Of this number, Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Ensign and Miss May St. Clair are now members of this chapter. Mrs. Lloyd has also recommended the organizing Regents from mem- bers of Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter for the chapters at Farina, Green- ville, and Salem. Mrs. Charles Davidson of Green- ville has very appropriately named her "our D. A. R. Mother." Mrs. Page, State Regent, 1914-16, has said: 'The D. A. R. organization in southern Illinois owes much to Mrs. Lloyd." At present she is living with her cousin, Mrs. Martha Crooker Miller, in Effingham, and al- though she has reached the advanced age of eighty-eight years, is mentally alert and keen. Failing eyesight and deafness have necessarily lessened her activities but her interest and loyalty have never abated. Ann Crooker St. Clair, a capable and beauti- ful woman of pioneer days is the ancestor and relative of manv of the original members of the Mrs. Marv Crooker l^lovd , , ^ n " n • i • „ chapter, and for this reason her name was given the society. She was the wife of a grandson of Major General Arthur St. Clair of Revolutionary fame. The gavel used by the Regent is made of wood from Ft. Massac and from the sill of the first frame house built in Effingham. The house was built by Harper Blakely, member of the State Legislature. His wife was a sister of Ann Crooker St. Clair. Reed Green sent the wood from an elm. tree at Ft. Massac to Mrs. Lloyd for the gavel. Mrs. Isador Durkee Barbee was Regent from 1909 to 1910. She has since removed from Effingham, but the year book of 1909 contains a very clever resume of the Chapter's work to that time, written in rhyme by Mrs. Barbee. Mrs. Bessie Harrison Kagay is a descendant of the illustrious Harrison family which gave two Presidents to our country. She is a native of Vir- ginia and is well known for her hospitality. Her home is ever open to meetings of the D. A. R. She was a capable Regent and is a valued mem- ber of the Chapter. As chairman of the committee on Historic places and monuments she was instrumental in placing a D. A. R. marker on the site of old Ewington, once the county seat of Effingham County. Mrs. Mamie Hough Barrack Carmichael was Regent at this time. She is a descendant of William Lindsay and is intensely interested in historic places and genealogical research. She made a good Regent and her term of office is pleasantly remembered. Mrs. Maud Bradley Bellchamber is a native of Effingham and belongs to one of the pioneer families in Effingham County. She is a descendant of Bayliss Earle and has always been interested in D. A. R. work. Her work as Regent was progressive and capable. Mrs. D. J. Cook has been greatly missed since her removal to Chicago. She was a good Regent and is a descendant of Roderick Beebe. She is the mother of the first baby born to a member of Ann Crooker St. Clair Chap- ter after its organization. Miss Louise, a charming, talented girl whose lovely voice has been at the service and pleasure of the members at the D. A. R. meetings. 222 Illinois State History Mrs. Minnie Winn Burkhardt is a native of Kentucky, a true daughter of the bhie grass state. Her ancestor, John Winn, was a Virginian. She too is distinguished for her hospitality, was a capable, efficient executive and is a beloved member of the Chapter. Mrs. Mary Enu Thomas Smith, whose present home is in Chicago, was a good Regent and an especially good parliamentarian. She is a woman of much strength of character and made a good executive. Mrs. Ruby Whittlesey Bissell is now a resident of California, but is still a member of Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter. She is a charming, grac- ious woman and her beautiful home was always open to the meetings of the D. A. R. chapter. She was an able leader and a splendid Regent. Her ancestor was Captain Eliphalet Whittlesey. Mrs. Frances Nitcher LeCrone is a descendant of Col. Humphrey Pike. As Regent she was an indefatigable worker and makes an efficient officer in any capacity. To Mrs. LeCrone belongs the credit for the purchase of a Continental Hall bond. j„ , Mrs. Martha Crooker Miller is the present ^' > Regent. During her term of office much has been done to stimulate interest in the society. Mrs. Miller is gifted with rare literary ability. Her poem, D. A. R. Mothers, has received much fa- vorable comment. She inaugurated a Guest Day meeting that was very successful. Members of the chapters at Mattoon, Greenville, and Salem were entertained in the spacious home of Mrs. L. H. Wiechelman by the local chapter, a splendid program was given, refreshments served and a most delightful meeting held. To Mrs. Miller be- longs the credit for the idea and the success of the meeting. Mrs. .Martha Crooker Miller Messages of greeting wcre sent, by the chap- ter, to the President General, Mrs. Alfred Bros- seau and State Regent, Mrs. Frank Bowman, at the State Conference of 1927 — and were very cordially acknowledged by them. In the summer of 1927, Mrs. Miller entertained at breakfast four State officers, Mrs. Frank Bowman, State Regent, Mrs. John Riggs, State Vice Regent, Mrs. Eli Dixon, State Corresponding Secretary, and Mrs. Frank Keith, State Chap- lain. The year books of 1926-27 were designed and made entirely by hand, by Mrs. Miller. They are beautiful and a real work of art, and have been much admired by all who have seen them. Besides, they represent a sav- ing of about thirty dollars usually expended for year books. Mrs. Miller is State Chairman of the committee on Relics. She repre- sented Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter at the State Conference at Bloom- ington and gave a most interesting account of this at the April meeting. A Relic Tea was held on May 23, 1928, at the Elk Club rooms of Effingham County, many of them valuable and all very interesting. A good musical and literary program was given. Mrs. John Riggs of Bloomington, former State Vice Regent, of Illinois, gave an excellent address. This event was open to the public. A box of new materials has been sent to Ellis Island and one of cloth- ing to Crossmore School. All National and State obligations have been promptly met during the existence of this chapter and although small in number, Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter, D. A. R., is a live, active organiza- tion. Mrs. a. L. Abraham, Historian Daughters of the American Revolution 223 FORT DEARBORN CHAPTER EvANSTON, Illinois Fort Dearborn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized June 6, 1894, by Miss Corneha Lunt. The State Regent, Mrs. S. F. Kerfoot, confirmed the organization and presented the charter, which contains the following names: Mrs. Sarah Welles Burt, Mrs. Laura Houston Wallingford, Mrs. Cornelia Augusta Gray Lunt, Mrs. Fanny Lin- coln Kirkman, Mrs. Esther Stockton Cook, Mrs. Emily Huntington Miller, Mrs. Isabella Hunt White Fuller, Mrs. Ellen C. Gillette Ward, Mrs. Maria Whipple Deering, Mrs. Maria Ford Holabird, Mrs. Laura Hurlbut Wilder, Miss Estelle Frances Ward. The charter was granted December 1, 1894. The officers elected were Miss Cornelia Lunt, Regent; Mrs. Sarah Welles Burt, Vice Regent; Miss Sarah Watson Gillette, Registrar; Miss Lucy Elizabeth White, Secretary, and Miss Eliza A. Stone, Treasurer. The name Fort Dearborn was chosen in memory of the old fort that gave pro- tection to the gallant garrison, and to the early settlers of Chicago. In 1897, Mrs. Julia R. Stone, daughter of Shubael Stone, Revolutionary soldier, was made an honorary member of the chapter. She was in her eightieth year. Miss Cornelia Lunt, the first Regent, (now Honorary Regent), 1894- 1896, is the daughter of Orrington Lunt and niece of John Evans, after whom Evanston was named, both men co-founders of Northwestern Uni- versity. Mrs. William Holabird was Regent, 1896-1898. During her regency the chapter presented to the city a large flag and tall flag pole, and placed it in the center of the city, in Fountain Square. Mrs. William C. Gridley, Regent, 1898-1900. Mrs. Charles Spining, Regent, 1900-1902. Mrs. Charles E. Graves, Regent, 1902-1903. Mrs. James E. Patten, Regent, 1903-1906. Founded Northwestern University Settlement House and inaugurated Washington birthday par- ties for poor children. Mrs. Birney Moore, Regent, 1906-1908. Mrs. William P. Bissell, 1908-1910. Mrs. Will Walter, 1910-1911. Mrs. Birney Moore, 1911-1912. Girls' League was organized for work- ing girls' classes. Mrs. A. V. Coffman, 1912-1913. Mrs. Frank L. Richardson, 1913-1919. Flag code was worked out and pamphlets printed giving code, which were used all over State of Illinois. Mrs. Charles P. Coffin organized the Children of the Republic. The William Dawes Chapter of the Children of the American Revolution was organized and Mrs. Coffin was made president. Mrs. William Albert Locy, 1919-1921. Mrs. Warren S. Williams, 1921-1923. Nest-egg begun for War Me- morial. Chapter asked to sponsor publication of History of Evanston. Mrs. Julian G. Goodhue, 1923-1925. Organized Wheel and Distaff Cir- cle. Work begun on Evanston History. Inaugurated Washington birthday dinner celebration. Mrs. Wilbur Helm, 1925-1927. Chapter co-operated with Teachers' Club and Y. W. C. A. to have Marine band concert. From this each or- ganization's net profits were 81,200. Thirty-three flags were presented to city to be used at polling places. Flags were presented to the city for its five play grounds, and a large flag to replace flag given city during Mrs. 224 Illinois State History Holabird's regency. An Indian trail marker tree of the Pottawatomie tribe was removed to Lake Front Park and preserved. 103 copies of the Con- stitution of the United States were distributed by the Patriotic Education Committee to school rooms from the fifth grade up. Mrs. Harry Ward, 1927-. "Evanston, Its Land and Its People" com- pleted and put on the market, and in schools. Mrs. G. J. Reeling, Historian ELGIN CHAPTER Elgin, Illinois The Elgin Chapter of the D. A. R. was organized May 24, 1898. charter members w^ere as follows: The Miss May Davidson Mrs. C. W. Cornell Miss Abbie Bosworth Miss Edith Alden Mrs. George Glos Mrs. William Prichard Mrs. J. S. Wilcox Mrs. Dunbar Waldron Mrs. David Dumser Mrs. L. K. K. Becker Mrs. Stone Miss Edith Bosworth Order of Regents Miss May Davidson 1898-1900 Mrs. Lois A. Wilcox 1900-1902 Mrs. Dunbar Waldron 1902-1904 Miss Dora Dickenson 1904-1906 Mrs. Lydia Becker 1906-1908 Mrs. George B. Pratt. 1908-1909 Mrs. Mary Van Brunt Hunter 1909-1911 Mrs. Arthur L. Castle 1911-1912 Mrs. Marietta Pierce Dumser 1912-1915 Mrs. E. L. Conklin 1914-1916 Miss Abbie Bosworth 1916-1917 Mrs. George Glos 1917-1919 Mrs. Walter Dakin 1919-1921 Mrs. 0. L. Pelton, Jr 1921-1923 r^^ ^, Miss Laura Kimball 1923-1925 im' ^t^m i Mrs. Charles B. Comstock 1925-1927 "■ Mrs. Charles Cornell 1927- HlSTORY OF Charter Members and Regents May Cynthia Davidson, 1898-1900. Born in Elgin, Illinois. Organized the Elgin Chapter of / the D. A. R. and first Regent, office by appoint- ^ ment. Educated at Elgin Academy, taught in public schools of Elgin for several years, then for six years in the Kenwood-Loring school in Miss May Cynthia Davidson Chicago, and later at the Principia, a private school at St. Louis, Missouri. Daughters of the American Revolution 225 IMrs. Lois A. Wilcox Mrs. Lois A. Wilcox— 1900-1902 Charter Member First elected Regent of the Elgin Chapter of the D. A. R. Now deceased. Mrs. Dunbar Waldron— 1902-1904 Charter Member and still active. Miss Dora Dickinson, 1904-1906, was born on August 27, 1862, at Union Grove, Wis. She was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Daniel S. Dickin- son. The most of her life was spent in Elgin where she graduated at the Elgin High School and afterward studied for some time at Boun University at Boun, Germany. She combined a strong personality with a wonderfully sweet dis- position and was a power in her chosen work of teaching. She was a much beloved and efficient teacher in the Elgin schools for many years, five years of the time as teacher of mathematics and German in the Elgin High School. She died in Elgin on May 12, 1916. Mrs. George B. Pratt, 1908-1909, was born at Painesville, Ohio, Jan- uary 5, 1849. Her maiden name was Mary Lucinda Pease, her marriage to Mr. Pratt taking place October 4, 1871. In 1888 the family moved to Chi- cago and shortly afterward to Elgin. Her line of descent from the Revolutionary Period dates from her great, great, great grandfather, Peter Clark, who joined the Continental Army in 1775, later being commissioned a captain in the 9th regiment of the New Hampshire Militia. Captain Clark participated in both the bat- tles of Bennington and Saratoga in 1777. Her contribution to the cause of patriotism has been perpetuated through two sons, Carlos Pease Pratt and Harold Steele Pratt, the former serving on the U. S. Cruiser "Detroit" during the Spanish-American War and the latter as a first lieutenant in Company "A," 314th Fid. Sig. Bat- talion, 89th Division, seeing overseas service in both the St. Mihiel Sector and the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Mrs. Pratt died March 25, 1923. Mrs. Mary Van Brunt Hunter, 1909-1911, author. Date of birth not known. Died February 7, 1927. Mrs. Grace Wood Castle (Mrs. Arthur), 1911- 1912, was at the time of her death in 1923, one of the few "granddaughters" living in this part of the country. Her grandfather, Samuel Wood, was one of the soldiers who took charge of Major Andre on the occasion of his capture. Mrs. Castle was born in 1853 at Palatine, Illi- nois, her father, Darius B. Wood being a pioneer settler at that place. Her family for many gen- erations had lived in the New England States, where her ancestor, William Wood, had settled in Concord, Massachusetts, on his arrival from Eng- land in 1638. She was survived by her husband, Arthur L. Castle, and her two sons, Howard P. Castle and Franz W. Castle. Especially during the later years of her life Aiiliur Castle 226 Illinois State History r Mrs. ^Marietta Pierce Dumsi Mrs. Castle devoted a great deal of time to liter- ary work, contributing to various periodicals. She conducted a weekly column for many years in the Elgin Daily Courier under the name of "Lady Elgin." A collection of her poems was published by her family after her death for private distri- bution among her friends. Mrs. Marietta Pierce Dumser — 1912-1914 Charter Member State Recording Secretary, 1914-1918. The above is the only record submitted by Mrs. Dumser. She is, however, one of the Chap- ter's most active and valuable members. One of the chairs purchased by the Elgin Chapter of D, A. R. in the new Constitution Hall at Washing- ton, D, C, will be named in her honor. Miss Abbie Bosworth— 1916-1917— Charter Member. Abbie Lucinda Bosworth was born in Dundee, Illinois, June 1, 1851, the daughter of Increase Child Bosworth, merchant and banker, and Mary Ann Root. The lines which formed her ancestry were all early American families and all of Eng- lish origin. Through several of these lines family records have been clearly kept back to medieval times and even to the time of the Anglo-Saxons. In early New England her forbears took ac- tive parts in the various wars and affairs of their country. Nathaniel Bosworth founded the town of Bristol, Rhode Island and organized its first church. His great grandson. Major Benjamin Bosworth paid personally one-half the indemnity demanded of Bristol by the British in the Revolu- tionary war, and thus saved the town from bom- bardment. Captain Benjamin Church is credited with killing King Philip and thus ending the French and Indian war. The Child family have played a distinguished part through the years, and the Bosworths have supplied a long list of Judges in the different courts of Rhode Island. Both parents of Miss Bosworth were teachers in their youth, and so they sent their sons to Chicago University of which Mr. Bosworth was a trustee, and their daughter to Hyde Park Seminary in Chicago, and later to Frances Shimer Academy at Mount Carroll, IlKnois. She also had from girlhood and throughout her life the advantage of extensive travel. In 1868 her family moved from Dundee to Elgin, where her life was mostly spent. She took a prominent part in clubs, in charitable interests, in society and in the First Baptist Church of which she was a trustee until her death, May 17, 1925. In the World War she was active in the Red Cross, and local treasurer of the National Council of Defense. Mrs. George Glos— 1917-1919— Charter Member. First Secretary of Elgin Chapter, D. A. R. Regent during period of the World War. Through arduous and diligent work the Chapter during these two years paid their full quota to the National Society for the two requests of the Tilloloy fund and the ^100,000 Liberty Bond. Three thousand dollars worth of treasures and trinkets were gathered by this Chapter and sent to the Aviation fund. During the second term of her regency a boulder of some three and :Mi8S AliMr 1 '.CIS worth Daughters of the American Revolution 227 one-half tons was placed to mark the spot where three of Scott's soldiers were buried, Scott's army having encamped on this spot for three weeks. Attended National Convention in 1919. Mrs. Glos has the distinction of being the mother of the chapter baby, Marybelle Alden Yeager. Mrs. Walter Dakin — 1919-1921 — (Genevieve Louise Clarke Dakin. 106,290). Born, Elgin, Illinois, March 25, 1880; parents, John Henry Clarke and Nettie Ellen Burdick Clarke. Graduate of Elgin High School, 1898, and Illinois State Normal University, 1900. Taught, 1900-1906. Critic I. S. N. U. and River Forest, Illinois. Married April 17, 1906, to Walter Dakin. Resided in Chicago, 1906-1913; resided in Elgin, 1913-. Children, Philip Thomas, December 15, 1907 ; Marion Janet, April 17, 1912. Service — Chairman Child Welfare Elgin Township (Woman's Com. C. N, D.) during World War. Elgin Chapter, D. A. R., Recording Secretary, 1916-1918; Regent, 1919-1921; Director, 1925-1928. Board of Education, Elgin, Illinois, 1922-1925. Treasurer Elgin High School Scholarship Fund, 1924-. Elgin Memorial Day Association, 1922-. Also served on Y. W. C. A. board, Tuberculosis Association Nurses' Council, Elgin Mother's Club, state and local Parent Teacher Associations. Member (1928) First Baptist Church, Elgin Chapter D. A. R., Travel Class, Elgin Garden Club, Elgin High School, P. T. A., and Woman's Re- publican Club. Miss Laura C. Kimball— 1923-1925. Miss Laura C. Kimball was born in Elgin, July 8, 1878; was graduated from High School in 1896 ; attended the State Teachers' College at Normal, Illinois; taught for twenty-six years in the public schools of Elgin; at the present time is a member of the Board of Education. Miss Kimball joined Elgin Chapter the second year of its founding, and has held most of the offices. During the time of her service as Chap- ter Regent she and her mother gave, through the Chapter, a thousand dollar scholarship to Maryville College. Mrs. Charles B. Comstock— 1925-1927. Served the Chapter as Vice Regent one year, chainnan of Patriotic Education two years, and Constitution Hall chairman two years. Mary Jenkins Comstock was born at Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Mar- ried Charles B. Comstock October 15, 1890 and moved to Elgin where she has since resided. Her ancestry comes through a long line to Enos Sage. (Mrs. C. W.) Belle K. Cornell— 1927-. Char- ter Member. 24576, Belle K. Cornell, nee Hatties Belle Kneeland, was born near Amsterdam, N. Y., but in early childhood moved with her parents to Battle Creek, Michigan, which place was her home ^ - throughout her girlhood. ^ ^ She was graduated from the Battle Creek . 4 High School in 1876, and immediately began teaching in the public schools of her home town, continuing her studies with private teachers. In 1883 she accepted a position in the Elgin. Illinois schools and had charge of the department of mathematics in the High School until 1897. when she married Charles W. Cornell. ^^^^ ^ ^y corneii In 1898 she became a charter member of the 228 Illinois State History Elgin Chapter, D. A. R., but after a few years was obliged to give up active work for a time. During the World War she had charge of the surgical dressings branch of the Red Cross work ; also of the Liberty Loan drive for women. She re-entered the chapter in 1925. Historical Spots Boulder monument of native stone to the memory of soldiers of Scott's army buried in this vicinity— Wayne Center cemetery, Wayne Illi- nois. Boulder monument — Black Hawk trail at Five Islands, near Elgin, Illinois. Monument at Lily Lake, Illinois, for two Revolutionary soldiers. Miscellaneous Elgin Chapter of the D. A. R. had placed on the Public Library build- ing a bronze tablet in memory of the Spanish-American and World War heroes. Elgin Chapter of the D. A. R. has a World War Service Record of nine- teen persons. Annual State Convention of D. A. R. was held in Elgin, October 22, 1914. Mary Searles Penrose, Historian FARINA CHAPTER Farina, Illinois Farina Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was organized October 22, 1912, at the home of Miss Mary Andrews who was the first Regent. There was a large attendance, including the Chapter's "Real Daughter" and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Kimery of Neoga. Fifteen members joined at that meeting and eight the next spring. At the first meeting the chapter was presented with a gavel by Mr. Kimery made of wood with an old and interesting history and Mrs. Kimery whose father Elijah Smith, served as sergeant in the Revolution gave a very interesting talk on her family history and the Chapter was proud of their bright and attractive Real Daughter. At that meeting it was moved that a vote of thanks be given Mrs. Lawrence, State Regent, who besides greatly aiding the chapter in making the applications, presented the chapter with five dollars for a charter. Miss Andrews served an old fashioned luncheon on old china and sil- verware. The first Vice Regent was Mrs. Ethel Todd; Treasurer, Mrs. Jana Gant; Registrar, Mrs. Edith Davis; Historian, Mrs. Eleanor Andrews; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Blossom Whitford; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Amelia Crosley. The following were charter members: Mrs. Eleanor Andrews Mrs. Amelia Crosley Miss Mary Andrews Mrs. Kimery (Real Daughter) Miss Fern Crosley Mrs. Mary Ware Mrs. Ethel Todd Mrs. Myrta Gwaltney Mrs. Lillian Read Mrs. Jana Gant Miss Lois Whitford Mrs. Annah Maxon Mrs. Blossom Whitford Mrs. Hattie Maxon Mrs. Edith Davis Mrs. Adeline Maxon Mrs. E. L. Whiteford, Regent. Daughters of the American Revolution 229 ELDER WILLIAM BREWSTER CHAPTER Freeport, Illinois Elder William Brewster Chapter — Number 513 — of Freeport, Illinois, organized November 11, 1900, by Mrs. Ida Mann Knowlton. Received its name because several descendants of Elder William Brewster were charter members. The ten charter members were: Mrs. Elizabth Allington Diffenbaugh Mrs. Lucretia Bell Wolf Miss Gertrude Converse Miss Esther Dana Miss Jesta Judson Mrs. Ida Mann Knowlton Mrs. Caroline Brewster Stoskopf Mrs. Elizabeth Prentiss Read Mrs. Julia Taylor Rosebrugh Mrs. Emma Schofield Wise List of Regents Mrs. Ida Mann Knowlton, 1900-1910; Mrs. Lucia Bright Marvin, 1910-1912; Mrs. Edith Devore Tiffany, 1912-1914; Mrs. Abby Rogers Goddard, 1914-1916; Miss Harriet Lane, 1916-1918; Mrs. Frances Goddard Smith, 1918-1920; Mrs. Caroline Tinsley Till, 1920-1922; Mrs. Ida Mann Knowlton, 1922-1923; Mrs. Isabel Marvin Burt, 1923-1924; Miss Jane Goddard, 1924-1926; Mrs. Mary Stevens Hill, 1926-1928; Mrs. Maria Bogardus Zipf, 1928. Chapter Activities In 1912, placed tablet marking old Goddard Tavern, built in 1837, which was an old stage route from Chicago to Galena. In 1913 marked grave of Real Daughter, Mrs. Elsie Zimmerman, in cemetery at Dakota, Illinois. In 1914, placed tablet in County Court House in Freeport, Illinois, honoring Colonel Benjamin Stephenson for whom county was named — "Pioneer, Patriot, Soldier, Statesman." Initiated movement for Freeport's City Parks. Purchased filing cabi- net for historic records. Ida M. Knowlton was born in Boston, Mass., moved to Freeport, Illi- nois, with her parents; was educated there, and at Maplewood Seminary, Pittsfield, Mass. ; married to Charles D. Knowlton, a banker, and has since made her home in Freeport. She has taken an active part in church work, serving several times as president of the Missionary Society. She was a charter member of the Freeport Woman's Club, and one of it's first presidents — is now a life member. She served as State Historian of Woman's Clubs for several years, and, also, as State Chairman of Patriotic Education. Mrs. Knowlton organized the Elder William Brewster Chapter of the D. A. R. in 1900, and served from that time and for several years as its Regent, and is now Honorary Regent of that chapter. As a descendant of John Alden she was a member of the Massa- chusetts Mayflower Society, and now belongs to the Chicago Colony of New England Women, and to the Chicago Chapter of the Society of Found- ers and Patriots, in which society she is a member of the board. 230 Illinois State History During the World War she took the examination as a teacher in Red Cross work, and received a diploma. For a few years Mrs. Knowlton's absence from home during the win- ter months has interferred with her usual active interest in these various organizations. Caroline H. T. Hill (Mrs. Boyd P. Hill), Regent of Elder William Brewster Chapter of D. A. R. at Freeport, 1919-1921. Revolutionary an- cestor was Captain James Redfield, a descendant from Priscilla Mullins and John Alden of the Mayflower. Born in Lyons, New York, 1865. Tree planted in memory of Captain Arthur Moseley on Library lawn during regency. Mrs. Charles L. (Mary Stevens) Hill, born in Freeport, Illinois. Joined Elder William Brewster Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1917. Regent 1926 to 1927, 1927 to 1928. Revolutionary ancestor, Zach- ariah Stevens, soldier and sailor. The most important work of regency was raising money to purchase chair to place in Constitution Hall. Interested the public school pupils in raising money to restore Old Ironsides. Gave cash prizes to the High School pupils in Essay contest. Maria Bogardus Zipf (Mrs. Oscar R.). Present Regent of Elder Wil- liam Brewster Chapter, Freeport, Illinois. She is a direct descendant of Everardus Bogardus who landed in New Amsterdam in 1633 and was the second Minister in the Colony. He married Annetje Jansen in 1638. Maria Bogardus Zipf joined the Society of the Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution on the war record of James C. Bogardus, who was the son of Cornelius Bogardus, born 1726. She was born in Ridgeway, New York, and is the daughter of Colonel Charles Bogardus, who when less than twenty-one years of age answered Abraham Lincoln's first call for one hundred thousand men to serve in the Civil War. He went in as a private, was brevetted upon the battlefield for bravery and after four years of service came out a Colonel. During the late war, she did her bit working with the Red Cross. She gave two sons for service in the World War; one a Lieutenant in the Aviation, another in the Hospital Corp of the Navy. Mrs. W. M. Sanford, Historian PRISCILLA MULLENS CHAPTER Galena, Illinois Priscilla Mullens Chapter, No. 10, was orangized in June, 1918, with 17 charter members, 12 resident and 5 non-resident. Mrs. R. I. McKee being organizing Regent. It was given the name it bears, as one of our members is a descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullens. In 1928 we have grown in number, and have been able to maintain some, if not all, of our early enthusiasm. As the Chapter was credited during the war period, its initial patriotic duty was doing our "bit." We adopted a French orphan; did Red Cross work; took part in all parades, and gave entertainments to make money; knitted and gave of our time without stint. Daughters of the American Revolution 231 After the Armistice, we felt that we could turn our attention to the marking of historic sites and buildings in Galena, for our town was rich in history, and almost every hill-top and valley had a story of the past; in some way connected with the early life of the Northwest development. Our first marking was done on two homes, that had been associated with General U. S. Grant during the years he called Galena "home." The house he lived in, before the war on High Street and the Memorial Home that was presented to him by Galena on his return from the surrender of Lee at Appomatox, April, 1865. This home is on Bouthillier Street and is now a State Shrine, being furnished with some of the original furniture that was used in the home by the Grant family ; some of the gifts that were given him on his trip around the world ; portraits of many members of his family and a case of rare Grant relics, that have been placed in the home by the family or friends. In 1920, October 16, we unveiled the Boulder that we had placed on the site of the Block House which the fort and stockade that was built during the Black Hawk War in 1832. On the same date we placed a bronze marker on the home of Miss Margaret Gardner. In 1832 it was used as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the settlement during the Indian warfare. Mrs. Chubbuck, State Regent, Mrs. Bowman, State Correspond- ing Secretary, were our guests, also Mrs. Morris of Minnesota and other guests. We served a luncheon at the home of the Honorary Regent, Mrs. R. I. McKee, preceeding the ceremony of the unveiling and dedication. Mrs. William Grant Bale was Regent of the Chapter from 1920. In 1922 she was succeeded by Mrs. J. W. Crawford, who served two terms, and Mrs. H. T. Priestly, Vice Regent during her office, became Regent for three years, and L. T. LeBron has been the splendid leader of the chapter work since 1926. In 1926, on Armistice Day, we planted a Memorial tree in Grant Park, dedicated to the World War Jo Daviess County Heroes. We assisted the Legion in buying a building as a War Memorial ; not a great sum, but enough to show our loyalty and interest in all patriotic work. Our budget has always included some of the work sponsored by the National Society. We have purchased a chair for Constitution Hall, and are 100'; in all State work. Being a small chapter, our fund and income is not overly large. At present we have 18 resident members and 12 non- resident. Our Historian, Mrs. William G. Bale, pub- lished a booklet, "Galena's Century Milestone," to commemorate the one-hundredth anniversary of its founding, and later under her supervision, assisted by our Corresponding Secretary, Miss Jessie E. Spensley, the Chapter published a beau- tiful Centennial Calendar, for Christmas sale. Our organization is called upon by the city, to sponsor any good enterprise, and we always put our efforts forth to maintain a high stand- ard in our civic life, feeling that every good en- deavor should meet with the approval of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. W. G. Bale, Historian 232 Illinois State History REBECCA PARKE CHAPTER Galesburg, Illinois As behooves one of sturdy Revolutionary stock, Rebecca Parke Chap- ter has always been a thriving member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1889, Mrs. Edith Cole Colville, a member at large, was appointed to organize a chapter at Galesburg. After working among those of assured eligibihty, twenty-five were found ready and in January, 1901, a charter was issued to them. They chose the name Rebecca Parke for a patriotic woman of Massachusetts whose hus- band, father and eight brothers served in the cause of freedom and two of whose descendants were devoted members of the Galesburg chapter. Of the twenty-five charter members, six are still with us, three have trans- ferred, ten resigned and six been removed by death. At the present writ- ing, November, 1928, there are ninety-three resident and thirty non-resi- dent members. There are four life members. The chapter has been fortunate in its choice of regents of whom fourteen have served loyally in the past: Mrs. Edith Cole Colville, 1901-1902; Mrs. Martha Farnham Webster, 1903-1904; Mrs. Maria Judd Edgerton, 1905- ; Mrs. Ella Park Law- rence, 1906-1910; Mrs. Fannie Sisson Everett, 1911-1912; Mrs. Fannie Seaton Ives, 1913; Mrs. Nita Colville Lescher, 1913-1914; Mrs. Mabel Foster Smith, 1915-1916; Mrs. Josephine Parry Grubb, 1917-1918; Mrs. Mary Bates Sargent, 1919-1920; Mrs. Louise Loving Roberts, 1921 : Mrs. Alice Stewart Wolf, 1922-1923 ; Mrs. Caroline HenshawMoreland, 1924- 1926, and Mrs- Haroldine Ives Hazen, 1927. Three of these have particularly distinguished them- selves in state and national Daughters of the American Revolution service. Mrs. Edith Cole Colville was State Recording Secretary of Illinois from 1906-1909. Mrs. Nita Colville Lescher, her daughter, was also State Recording Secretary from 1918 to 1923, both serving with great honor to our chapter. Much of the material prosperity and most of its outside recognition is due to its ever faithful and indefatigable supporter, Mrs. Ella Park Law- rence. From its very first days she ever sought to promote its welfare in every possible way. She became its fourth Regent in 1906 and was re- elected for four successive years, leaving to become State Regent in 1911. For three years she served in this office with brilliancy and distinction. Through her efforts an exceedingly beautiful Illinois State flag was de- signed, being adopted by the Legislature in 1915. Because of this she was given the title, "Mother of Illinois State Flag." From 1914 to her death in 1924 she was Honorary State Regent of Illinois. In 1908 the chapter began a work among young people. The Captain James Lawrence Club of boys was formed and met every week for debate and a social time. Later a similar society was organized for colored boys Mrs. Edith Cole Colville Mr.s. Xiia Culvilk- i^escher Daughters of the American Revolution 233 and named the Booker T. Washington Club. Both clubs flourished for several years but the Boy Scout and Young Men's Christian Association movements came along, efficient leaders in our chapter members were not found, so the work was dropped. The Chapter acquired a Real Daughter in 1906 when Mrs. Maria Ringleka became a member. After four years she passed away at the age of ninety-three and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Henderson, her grave being suitably marked by a headstone and a Daughter of the Ameri- can Revolution emblem. One of the early acts of the chapter was to erect a Daughter of the American Revolution marker at the grave of Asahel Gilbert, the only Revolutionary soldier known to be buried in our midst. Doubtless the greatest event in our history was the coming of the State Conference in 1906. Besides the various state officers in attendance, the conference was signally honored by the presence of Mrs. Donald Mc- Lean, President General of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Letitia Green Stevenson, Ex-President General and Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, then Vice President General and later Presi- dent General ; Mrs. Charles Deere, Vice President General, and others well known in patriotic circles. It was a brilliant and disitnguished company. An embryo fund was started in 1907, which was fondly hoped would enable the chapter to become established in its own home or Chapter House. Because of the war and subsequent high prices of building and building lots, the project has been for several years in abeyance, although a considerable amount has been accumulated which however is deemed in- sufficient to equip and maintain a Chapter House. Some of this money is loaned to students needing help for an education. A considerable sum has been given for scholarships in Martha Berry, Hindman, Berea, Philippine and Tamassee schools. Those suffering from earthquake and fire in San Francisco, floods in Dayton, explosion in Cherry Mine have been materially helped. The movements for Red Cross, War Relief, Christmas Ship, Clara Barton Memorial, Prison Ship Martyrs, the preservation of Hungerford Tavern, Starved Rock, Ft. Massac, Galesburg Hospital and Free Kindergarten Home have found financial support. Con- siderable sums have been contributed to all the fine buildings in Washing- ton, D. C, belonging to our organization. Many flags have been given to the various schools and colleges in Galesburg. Boxes of books have been sent to Lincoln Memorial University and Berea, and Ellis Island has re- ceived several boxes of materials suited to their needs. The school at Crossmore has been remembered with clothing. For many years prizes for essays on patriotic subjects have been given to Knox, Lombard and Park colleges and to our local High School. During the war Rebecca Parke Chapter was very active along all possible lines. Submarines were equipped with a full quota of knitted articles for the physical comfort of the men, boxes of supplies of many sorts sent to army and navy men. French orphans were supported. Liberty Bonds purchased with Chapter funds and material aid given to the families of enlisted men, contributions of money made toward buying an Illinois ambulance. One member of the chapter was a Red Cross nurse in active duty in France and two others were enrolled for service. 234 Illinois State History The present officers are : Honorary Regent Mrs. Edith Cole Colville Regent Mrs. Helen Morey Shaw Vice Regent Mrs. Edith Kimball Strain Second Vice Regent Mrs. Elsie Goddard Noble Third Vice Regent Mrs. Carrie E. Pritchard Recording Secretary Mrs. Ella Gilbert Peterson Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Sophy Shultes Jackson Treasurer Mrs. Winifred Church Bagley Registrar Mrs. Anna Evans Potter Historian Miss Myra Hooper Patch Chaplain Mrs. Jane McConnell Andrews Directors — Mrs. Caroline Henshaw Moreland, Mrs. Alice Stewart Wolf. Mrs. Charlotte Armstrong Marks, Mrs. Grace Brown Smith. Myra Hooper Patch, Historian GENESEO CHAPTER Geneseo, Illinois The Geneseo Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was the culmination of the desire of a band of patriotic women to express their loyalty to the founders of our Nation. The initiative was taken by Mrs. Ella Hume Taylor, daughter of Dr. Stephen Hume, one of the earliest and most endeared of Geneseo physicians, her mother being a daughter of Roderick R. Stewart, one of the pioneers of Geneseo. After correspondence with Mrs. Charles Deere, then Regent of Moline Chapter, Mrs. Taylor became a member of the National D. A. R. in order to expedite the organization of a local chapter, and she was appointed Regent by Mrs. Henry M. Shepard of Chicago, State Regent of Illinois, the appoint- ment being ratified by the National Society on the 22nd of November, 1898, her National number being 26017. The local Chapter was organized February 6, 1899 with nineteen mem- bers: 26755 Mrs. Fannie Thomas Adams 26763 Mrs. Cora Thomas Gilbert 26756 Mrs. Lydia A. Brown Bene- 26764 Mrs. Ella A. Mowry diet 26765 Mrs. Anna E. Hardy Steele 26757 Mrs. Emelie Anderson Bickel 26017 Mrs. Ella Hume Taylor 26758 Mrs. Anna Louise Stewart 26766 Mrs. Louise Taylor White Bradley 26767 Miss Alice May Thomas 26759 Mrs. Carrie Weston Cole 26768 Mrs. M. Ameha Allan West 26760 Mrs. Caroline Loring Dunham 26769 Mrs. Minerva Benedict West 26762 Mrs. Abbie Frances Steele 26770 Mrs. Ellen Stewart Wells Fisher 26771 Mrs. Mary C. Dewey Wilson 26761 Mrs. Edith Dunham Foster 26772 Miss Susie E. WiUiams The officers elected at that time, February 6, 1899, to serve one year, were as follows: Daughters of the American Revolution '235 Regent Mrs. Ella Hume Taylor Vice Regent Mrs. Emelie Bickel Secretary Mrs. Minerva West Treasurer Miss Alice Thomas Registrar Mrs. Abbie Steele Fisher Historian Mrs. Edith Dunham Foster In considering a name for the Chapter, the name of the town was selected — Geneseo — it being historic in significance and of Indian origin ; the name Geneseo in the Indian dialect means "Shining Valley" and was given to the river in western New York, the beautiful city of Rochester being located near the Genesee Falls ; from Geneseo, a town in this vicinity, came Roderick Stewart and from nearby Bergen came the other pioneers who settled in Geneseo, Illinois, in the fall of 1837. The whole story of their migration is charmingly told in the "Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society" Volume XX No. 1, April, 1927, pp. 112-128, by Mrs. Ella Hume Taylor, a granddaughter of Roderick Stewart, her mother being Permelia Stewart, whose sister, Susannah Stewart was the first school teacher in Geneseo, Illinois. This story relates the perils they en- countered and states : "These Colonists were men and women of excep- tional force, and exercised unusual influence in shaping the social, religious and educational happenings of their time" . . . "The history of the Geneseo Colony and of the Congregational Church of Geneseo are so closely interwoven that for many years, to speak of one meant also the other, their interests were so common." After the organization of the Geneseo Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. Taylor was its efficient and enthusiastic Regent for twelve successive years, 1899-1912, and upon her resignation, she was later made Honorary Regent for life. She has been succeeded by eight others, whose term of office as Regent is as follows : Mrs. Myrtle Hosford 1912-1914 Mrs. Minerva Benedict West 1914-1917 Mrs. Minnie Way Gilbert 1917-1919 Mrs. Clara Wood Haynes 1919-1920 Mrs. Alice Warner Bills 1920-1923 Mrs. Gertrude Broughton Cole 1923-1925 Mrs. Clara Bell Lynds 1925-1927 Mrs. Grace Whitney Eckert. present Regent, elected in May, 1927. Mrs. Taylor's long term of service to the Chapter was exceeded by that of only one other member — Mrs. Frances Tilton Clouse, (Nat. No. 29423), who acted as Secretary for nine years (1901-1910) and as Chapter Historian for nearly sixteen ears (1911-Dec. 1927), a total of approximate- ly twenty-six years, serving the Chapter as an officer for nearly the whole period of the twenty-eight years of its history. An attractive Year Book of twelve pages is prepared annually by the Program Committee, containing not only the program for the year, but also the names of State and Chapter officers, the Chapter By-laws, names of members with National number and date of admission and Honor Roll containing names of Revolutionary ancestors and not forgetting the list of those who have passed on to the "great beyond." The style of the Year Book is so satisfactory that it has been retained until the present time; a copy is kept on file and a copy sent to the Historical Library in Springfield. 236 Illinois State History The meetings of the Chapter occur on the first Tuesday afternoon of each month, at the homes of members, February being the only exception, when the regular meeting is omitted and the anniversary of Chapter day, February 6 and Washington's birthday are each observed with exercises suitable to the occasion and which are always very enjoyable and out- standing social events. Flag Day (June 14) is set apart for the annual picnic for all families of D. A. R. members. During its history of twenty-eight years, the Chapter has steadily increased in membership having in 1902 a membership of 48, and on the 25th anniversary, in 1924, there were 87 members, this being the present membership, owing to the fact that additions to the Chapter are generally cancelled by the number transferred to other Chapters, by resignation, or by the passing away of members, who are remembered on Memorial Day by the placing of wreaths and flowers on their last resting place. On the 25th anniversary of Chapter Day all the original officers were still living, although there were only seven left of the original nineteen Chapter mem- bers. When the Hammond Library was built and presented to the City of Geneseo a room on the second floor was dedicated to the use of the Chapter and here are kept the thirteen hneage books purchased at that time, also many historic pictures of local interest. On all Flag days the Stars and Stripes are unfurled from the window of this D. A. R. room. When Hammond Hospital was given to the City and the different rooms were being furnished by the various churches and other organiza- tions, the Chapter D. A. R. were enthusiastic workers. To stimulate interest in the study of American History in the High School, a prize of five dollars has been offered to the student in the Senior Class having the highest standing in that study and since 1901 has beer, presented by the Regent at Commencement time. In 1907 the Henry County Historical Society was organized with Mrs. Taylor as its first Secretary, and during the twenty years of its history, Mrs. Taylor has collected much valuable data concerning pioneers of Henry County and places of interest, all data being preserved in the County Court House at Cambridge. The Geneseo Chapter, D. A. R., in 1910, during the regency of Mrs. Taylor, placed a boulder with bronze tablet on the site of the first log cabin built in Geneseo. The Chapter has responded to requests from State and National So- cieties to the extent that little has been left in the treasury to be expended in marking old trails or historic spots of local interest. Annual contribu- tions have been made to various schools in the Southland and elsewhere, and to Ellis Island both money and materials have been sent. During the World War and the regency of Mrs. Minerva West, 1914- 1917, also during the Regency of Mrs. Minnie Way Gilbert, 1917-1919, the Geneseo Chapter was affiliated with the General Council of Patriotic Serv- ice and generously aided in War Relief work. Miss Flora White (Nat. No. 146573) serving as efficient manager of the "Work Shop," and later acting for six years (1919-1925) as Chairman of the local Red Cross Chapter. Miss Lydia Colby (Nat. No. 41229) and Mrs. Clara Lynds (Nat. No. 121590) were untiring in their efforts to collect funds for the "Fatherless Children of France," eighteen children being thus provided for by the dif- ferent local organizations, the special charge of the D. A. R. being Gene- vieve Tiemart and Eugene Drevault. The Chapter also aided in the restora- tion of the village of Tilloloy. Daughters of the American Revolution 237 In 1918 a "Service Flag" was made, the thirteen stars representing volunteer sons of Chapter members. In the fall of 1922, Mrs. Alice Bills, Regent, the D. A. R. affiliating with the Henry County Historical Society sponsored an essay contest of- fering a silver medal to the High School pupil for the best paper on some historical topic. Five times the prize has been awarded to Geneseo pupils; in 1923 to Arnold Mennicke for his paper on "Early Modes of Travel in Illinois," in 1924 to Miss Louise Bradley, daughter of Mrs. Sue Williams Bradley (Nat. No. 26772) for her paper, the topic being, "My First Illinois Ancestor," also again in 1926 on the topic, "Historic Events in my County" ; in 1927 the first prize went to Ralph Sieben, a Senior, for his paper on the topic, "Wherein Lies the Greatness of the United States Con- stitution," which he was invited to read before the D. A. R. Convention in Rock Island on March 24. "He is one of six to be given a free trip to Washington, D. C, with all expenses paid." The last one to win the silver medal is Miss Amey Lawrence Stamm, daughter of Mrs. Eliza Shaw Stamm (Nat. No. 236555) for her paper on the "Old Brandenberg Tavern." On February 6, 1924, Geneseo Chapter celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary by a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Haynes, at which time Miss Lydia Colby read an "Appreciation" of Mrs. Taylor, Honorary Regent and Mother of the Chapter. On Sunday, October 18, 1925, during the regency of Mrs. Clara Lynds, the Chapter assisted in placing a marker in Glennwood Cemetery, Colona Township, for Lieutenant George Nixon (1752-1841), the only Revolution- ary soldier known to be buried in Henry County. In 1927 at the meeting of the State Convention of the D. A. R. in Rock Island in March, Mrs. Louise Taylor White was elected State Record- ing Secretary. Mrs. White is a Charter Member of Geneseo Chapter (Nat. No. 26766) and for several years acted as Secretary of the Geneseo Town- ship High School Board ; she is prominent in church and social circles. November 9, 1927, Mrs. Grace Whitney Eckert, Regent, the Geneseo Chapter entertained the Divisional meeting of D. A. R., twelve State offi- cers being present and many guests from neighboring towns. As recommended in the Constitution of the National Society, D. A. R., the Geneseo Chapter has endeavored to encourage historical research, to preserve documents and relics, also records of individual services of Revo- lutionary Soldiers and Patriots, and to promote institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. Names of volunteer soldiers in the World War who were sons of mem- bers of Geneseo Chapter, D. A. R.: Simeon Anderson Doane Martin Horace Cole Wilson Smith Constant Brown Vernon Spencer Lowell Houghton J. Clinton Searle Robert Humphreys Truman Searle Chester Macauley Robert Offerle (Gold Star) Stewart West, S. A. T. C. (Student Army Training Corps) "Service Flag"— May 7, 1918. Mrs. Ella Hume Taylor, National No. 26017, Regent 1899-1912. Rev. Ancestors — Elisha Stewart (1757-1839) of Stonington, Conn. m. Miss Sarah Witter (1758-1812), had 11 children. When only 18 years of age. 238 Illinois State History Mrs. M. lioft:.st._-ll._r ilusford on 10th of May, 1775, Elisha Stewart enlisted on the first call for troops. He was proud of his ancestry, claiming descent from King James I. of Eng- land. He married young, and his son, Roderick R. Stewart, was one of the original Geneseo Col- ony and for whom the local Masonic Lodge was named — Stewart Lodge. Sarah Stewart, second daughter of Elisha and Sarah Witter Stewart, m. Moses Hume, father of Stephen Tyler Hume, M. D. father of Ella Hume Taylor. Five other mem- bers of Geneseo Chapter, D. A. R., are descend- ants of Elisha Stewart : Mrs. Louise Taylor White, Mrs. Louise Stewart Bradley, Mrs. Amelia Allan West, Mrs. Ellen Stewart Wells, and Mrs. Susie Stewart Williams Bradley. Other Revolutionary ancestors of Mrs. Ella Taylor: John Dresser (1716-1789), of Charlton, Mass.; Isaac Dresser (1759-1825) ; Stephen Hume (or Humes) (1754-1843), of Sutto. Mass. Mrs. Mvrtle Hoffstetter Hosford (National No. 32436), admitted 1900, Regent 1912-1914. Revolutionary ancestor: Timothy Wylds Wood (1757-1835), m. Susanna Warner, son — Peter De- Milt Wood (1797-1862) m. 1820, Sophia Tuttle (1801-1881), daughter Susan Eunesa Wood (1842-1874) m. 1863. John C. Hoffstetter (1838- 1909), daughter Myrtle Hoffstetter, m. William Hosford. Mrs. Minerva Benedict West, National No. 26769, Charter Member, Regent 1914-1917. Revo- lutionary ancestors: Capt. Benjamin Cowl (Coles), Capt. Simeon Perry, Ebenezer Jones, Rufus Foster. Benjamin Cowl (1763-1851) spent the winter of 1777-78 at Valley Forge with Wash- ington and was encamped with him while Wash- ington had his headquarters near the old Cowl home at Patterson, Putnam County, N. Y. Cowl line of descent: Capt. Benjamin Cowl (1763-1851) m. Elizabeth Graham, son of Wil- liam Cowl m. Lydia Perry, (dau. of Simeon Per- ry) dau., Sally Mary Cowl m. Capt. Jackson Brown, dau. Lydia A. Brown, m. George Benedict, dau. ^linerva Benedict m. Edward J. West of Geneseo, Illinois, dentist. Perry line of descent: Capt. Simeon Perry (Com. Perry of Lake Erie fame was his nephew) m. Elizabeth Jones, dau. Lydia Perry m. William Cowl, dau. Sally I\Iary Cowl m. Col. Jackson Jack- son Brown, dau. Lydia Brown m. George Benedict, dau. Minerva Benedict m. Edward J. West of Geneseo. Jones line of descent: Ebinezer Jones of Dutchess County, N. Y. Militia, gave freely of his wealth to aid the cause of the Colonies ; his dau. Elizabeth Jones m. Capt. Simeon Perry, as above. Mrs. Minerva Benedict West Mrs. Ella Hume Taylor Daughters of the American Revolution 239 Foster line of descent : Ruf us Foster of Mass. m. Susan Hubbard dau. Dolly Foster m. Elijah Benedict, son George Benedict m, Lydia Brown (dau. of Col. Jackson Brown above), dau. Minerva Benedict m. Edward West. Mrs. Minnie Way Gilbert, Nat. No. 85757, admitted May 3, 1911. Regent 1917-1919. Rev. ancestor: Jehiel Benham, Sr., b. 1757 of New Hartford, Conn, served in Lexington Alarm. Jehiel Benham, Jr. (1793- 1879) m. 1816 Laura Olmstead (1799-1882), dau. Mary Elizabeth Benham (1834-1908) m. 1853 Elizah Miles Way (1830-1892), dau. Minnie Way, m. Horace Gilbert of Geneseo, Illinois. Mrs. Clara Wood Haynes, Nat. No. 36164, admitted June 14, 1901. Regent 1919-1920. Rev. ancestors: Timothy Wood (1757-1835) Richard Warner (1761-1840). Wood line of descent: Timothy Wood (1757-1835) of Camden, New Jersev, son Peter De Milt Wood (1797-1882) m. 1820 Sophia Tuttle (1801- 1881), son George W. Wood (1834-1895) m. 1865, Mary A. Hoffstetter (1840-1894) dau. Clara May Wood m. Frank S. Haynes. Warner line of descent: Richard Warner (1761-1840). Susannah Warner De Milt Wood. Peter De Milt Wood, Geo. W. Wood (1834-1895) m. 1865 Mary A.. Hoffstetter, dau. Clara May Wood, m. 1896, Frank S. Haynes of Geneseo, Illi- nois. Mrs. Alice Warner Bills : Nat. No. 59700, ad- mitted April 1907. Regent 1920-1923. Rev. an- cestor: Elias Warner (1764-1843), enlisted 1781 of Harvard, Mass., fought in Battle of Bunker Hill, m. Abigail Priest, son Dr. Elias Warner m. Mary A. Lawrence, son. Wilder W. Warner m. Olive Washburn, dau. Alice Warner m. Clarence Bills. Mrs. Gertrude Broughton Cole, Nat. No. 79003, admitted May, 1910. Regent 1923-1925. Rev. ancestor: William Fones (1764-1839) private in Rhode Island Militia, m. 1789 Dorcas Sherman (1772-1862) dau. Hannah Fones (1803-1847) m. John Cole (1783-1860) dau. Mary Polly Cole (1838-1901) m. 1859 William Wilberforce Brough- ton (1838-1888) dau. Gertrude Myrtilla Brough- ton, m. 1886— Hugh Wallace Cole. Mrs. Clara Bell Lynds, Nat. No. 121590, ad- mitted March 7, 1916. Regent 1925-1927. Rev. ancestor: William Baird (1745-1792) of Wash- ington County, Maryland, member of Provincial Congress 18 Dec, 1775, m. Margaret Smith Rey- nolds, dau. Margaret Baird (1790-1867) m. 1810 Launcelot Bell (1789-1868) son William Bell (1816-1859) m. 1838 Adeline Talliaferro (1819- 1896) son Robert Graham Bell (1842-1914) m. 1870 Ella Titherington b. 1850, dau. Clara Bell m. Charles Lynds. Mrs. Grace Whitney Eckert, Nat. No. 149753, admitted 1920. Regent, elected May, 1927. Rev. ancestor: John Hart (1715-1780) of Hopewell, N. J., a signer of the Declaration of Independence, not a Revolutionary Mrs. G. Broiight<;)n (_' Mr.s. Alice Warner Bills 240 Illinois State History soldier. His portrait hangs in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, m. Deborah Scudder (1721-76) son Edward Hart (1755-1812) Rev. soldier in battle of White Plains m. 1777, Nancy Ann Stout, (1756-1844), dau. Deborah Hart (1787-1873) m. 1803, William Booth d. 1854 dau. Malinda Booth (1805- 1883) m. 1825 John D. Wilson (1802-1834) son Dr. John Romeyn Wilson (1832-1906). m. 1858, Sarah Elizabeth Yeoward (1842-1866) dau. EKza- beth Wilson, b. 1864, m. 1882— Parley Artemus Whitney b. 1862 dau. Grace Elizabeth Whitney, m. George Franklin Eckert. Mrs. Grace Eckert is also a descendant of Sir Francis Drake. Clara Richmond, Historian ANAN HARMON CHAPTER Glenn Ellyn, Illinois History of Anan Harmon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revo- lution from January 23, 1924, through June 14, 1926; Christine J. Whit- lock, Regent. On Tuesday afternoon, August 21, 1923, after some informal r,gitation which seemed to disclose a certain amount of latent interest in the organiz- ation of a D. A. R. chapter in Glen Ellyn, those interested and eligible met at the home of Mrs. C. Glenn Whitlock to discuss the proposition. At this meeting nine women were present, three of whom were already mem- bers at large or of existing chapters in other communities, and the remain- ing six had their papers in various stages of completion. Mrs. Whitlock was delegated to open preliminary negotations with the national head- quarters in view of organizing a chapter. Another meeting was held on September 28, 1923 at which the State Regent, Mrs. Charles E. Herrick, talked to the prospective organizers, outlining and explaining the laws of the Society. On January 11, 1924, the little group, now augmented to twelve, met at the home of Miss Ada Harmon to select a name for the proposed Chapter. The name of one of Miss Harmon's ancestors, Anan Harmon, who served in the Revolutionary Army, was chosen, submitted for approval to Mrs. Herrick, and was later accepted by the National Board of Management. The name is compounded of two old basic Teutonic words "eor," a word denoting divinity in the pre-Christian days, and "man" signifying humanity. Thus the word came to denote "devine Humanity," which was the nearest method the old Teu- tons had of signifying "brotherhood of man," or "the general public," and it came later to denote a "soldier, or guardian of the people." The chapter felt the name meant service to our fellow man and woman and to serve with patriotism our country, our state, our homes. The preliminary requirements having all been met, the chapter was organized following a luncheon, January 23, 1924, at the home of Mrs. E. 0. Lee, on St. Charles Road. Those who were seated at what, we feel, was an important and memorable luncheon were: Mrs. Charles E. Her- rick, Illinois State Regent, Mrs. Leslie Christine Johnson Whitlock, Miss Ada Douglass Harmon, Mrs. Josephine Van Dorsten Holch, Mrs. Bessie May Jones Clute Huwen, Mrs. Abbie Skillin Kendall, Mrs. Edith Berry Lee, Miss Ethel Winslow Mason, Mrs. Amy Elizabeth Pelham, Mrs. Louise Johannah Mullen Rankin, Mrs. Lillian King Shattuc, and Mrs. Blythe Poage Kaiser. Mrs. Harriet E. Mullen Huskey, the twelfth organizing member of Anan Harmon Chapter could not be present. After the luncheon Mrs. Herrick took charge of the meeting and told, simply and earnestly, the meaning and purposes of the great organization which we were joining, our obligations to the National Society, and the Daughters of the American Revolution 241 latitude allowed to local Chapters. She then read the impressive sentences that made us a going unit in the National Society, Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution. Our first achievement was to act as sponsors in Glen Ellyn for the fund being raised to purchase a Gilbert Stuart portrait of Washington for the Art Institute, Chicago. We raised SI 10.00 for this fund, for which we were publicly credited in the Chicago newspapers. Three copies of the Constitution, illuminated and engrossed by Chris- tine J. Whitlock were presented to the schools of the village. In 1924 we threw our influence back of Defense Day, September 12. A gift of interest to the chapter was our official gavel, made from a walnut potato masher which had been in the Harmon family for more than 100 years. A tree was planted in Stacy Park in the name of the chapter. Sponsoring the work of our historian. Miss Harmon, "The History of an Old Town," was one of our first undertakings and the largest sum of money raised by the Ways and Means Committee, Miss Louise Weaver, chairman, over §200.00 was set aside by the chapter for this work. On June 14, 1925, the Chapter unveiled at the intersection of Geneva and St. Charles roads a four ton boulder marked with a bronze tablet and dedicated to the pioneers of our locality. Mrs. Charles E. Herrick, ex-State Regent, and Mrs. T. 0. Perry, ex-State Historian were honor guests. On February 22, 1926, the Mary Chilton Society, Children of the American Revolution was organized with the imposing numerical strength of fifty-four members, of whom ten were from one family. Through pledges of S5.00 per member, which were met individually without levy on the Chapter Treasury, a chair in Constitution Hall was bought for Anan Harmon Chapter. During the regency of Christine J. Whitlock, two and one-half years, the membership increased from twelve to thirty-six with four papers pending, a record of which the registrar, Mrs. Holch may well be proud. Leslie Christine Johnson Whitlock, first Regent Anan Harmon Chap- ter, Daughters of the American Revolution, born at Oxford, Mississippi. Daughter of John Wesley Johnson and Loulie Anna Jones Johnson, both natives of Mississippi. John Wesley Johnson, B. A. University of Missis- sippi, where, with the exception of a few years, he was a member of the faculty from his graduation in 1876 until his death in 1911. He took his Ph. D. at Leipzig, Germany and for a time had his own school, The John- son Institute at Booneville, Miss. Loulie Anna Jones, B. A. Mary Sharp College of Winchester, Tenn., a pioneer college for women, founded ten years before Vassar and the first woman's college to require both Greek and Latin for the A. B. degree. A member of the Argonauts society of Mary Sharp College. Leslie Christine Johnson, graduate of Ward-Belmont, Nashville, Tenn., B. S. University of Mississippi. Member of Chi Chapter, Delta, Delta, Delta Sorority. Completed the two year design course at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and maintained a commercial art studio in Chicago, specializing in hand lettering, until marriage to C. Glenn Whitlock in 1920. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the David Reese Chapter, D. A. R., at Oxford, Miss., No. 72664. Leslie Christine Johnson was one of the organiz- ing members of a "daughters" chapter, Anne Kennedy, also at Oxford. This chapter dissolved or was absorbed by the David Reese Chapter in later years. Transferred to membership at large in 1923 in order to aid in the organization of Anan Harmon Chapter, Glen Ellyn, 111., becoming its first Regent. Christine J. Whitlock, (Mrs. C. Glenn), 496 Anthony St.. Glen Ellyn, 111. 242 Illinois State History Sara Lucy Bates Utt, second Regent of Anan Harmon Chapter, born at Pittsfield, Illinois, July 15th, 1878. Daughter of Dorus Evlyn Bates and Mary Stiles Winans Bates. Dorus Evlyn, born at Pittsfield, Illinosi, was captain of a Company in the 13th Infantry, Regular Army, during the Civil War, and was wounded at Vicksburg, and was the hero of John Hay's poem, "Banty Tim." Mary Stiles was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, her family bringing her to Illinois when she was five months old. She is an Illinois pioneer, hav- ing lived in Pittsfield for eighty-two years. Her grandfather, Moses Winans, was a minute man in the Revolutionary War. Descended from Honorable Stephen Crane, a member of the First Continental Congress. Speaker of the Assembly of New Jersey, and father of six sons, all of whom participated in the Revolutionary War. Sara Lucy Bates attended Miss William's School for Girls, at Windsor, Conn., and Mt. Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass. Married Alfred Reuben Utt at Pittsfield, Illinois, on November 1, 1900. Bessie Clute Huwen, third Regent of Anan Harmon Chapter. De- scended on mother's side from the Perrys and Greenes of Massachusetts and the Virgins, Barkers, Beans, and Glines of Vermont and Maine and descended on father's side from the Everetts and Sheperds of Massachuetts and the Tolls, Fondas, Banckers, deGraffs and Clutes of Albany County New York, and the Jones, Hunters and Ewings of Pennsylvania; there always has been an atmosphere of pride in our family that our forbears helped settle this country, educate it, build its towns, minister to its weak, dispense justice, administer its affairs, and twice help to have it in the crisis of 1676 and 1776. All of her ancestors were in this country prior to 1700 — Jones was a minister in Philadelphia, Toll a member of the colonial legislature of New York, Everett an educator at Harvard, Virgin a Judge in Vermont, etc. She was thrilled beyond expression when she discovered with very little effort at the Newberry Library in Chicago, the nine men above who fought in the Revolution to sustain our colonial ideal of Liberty and Justice. Mrs. Huwen was an organizing member of Anan Harmon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and served successively in the following capacities : Chairman of the ways and means, program and press committees and as assistant historian. And now beginning her first year as Regent, an honor never hoped to attain nor even coveted, but which she will guard with dignity. When Anan Harmon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution was just a group and not a chapter, there was much conjecture and many suggestions as to what the chapter should be named — there were ancestors famous and women ancestors who fought in the Revolution all of whom and any of whom we were most proud, but there was one of our number whom we all love, respect and admire — one who has an historic sense and appreciation of all things worth while that is inimitable, one who has been a potent force in Glen Ellyn ever since her residence here for culture of the highest type: because of all of these we desired to honor her by naming our chapter "Anan Harmon" the name of one of her Revolutionary ancestors in direct line." There are two important projects which should be finished this year — one of these she has been very active in developing and with the other she was associated a year prior to her regency. One, the first mentioned, is the location of the mill site of the first white settler of DuPage County and Daughters of the American Revolution 243 the hope that the surrounding thirty-five acres may be purchased for a county preserve to be called DuPage County Memorial Pioneer Park. The mill stones fifty-two inches in diameter have been lifted out of the race and are now resting in silent contemplation until the wheels of DuPage County legal machinery turn so that the Daughters of the American Revo- lution of the County, headed by the Downers Grove Daughters and those of Naperville and Glen Ellyn may be allowed or rather consider it judicious to cause to rise near that old mill race the monument to Baily Hobson that thus far has been only a dream. The other project is now beginning to reach the end and that is the publishing of Miss Harmon's Story of an Old Town — a history of Glen Ellyn, with county sidelights — words cannot in any way express the inti- mate feeling we all, in Anan Harmon Chapter, have for this production. History of Anan Harmon Chapter from June 14, 1926, to June 15, 1928: Sponsored celebration of Independence Week in July, holding meet- ings each noon culminating in large mass meeting on Sunday in High School auditorium. Purchased three chairs for Constitution Hall. Finished compiling and made ready for going to press, our Historian, Miss Ada Harmon's book, "The Story of an Old Town — Glen Ellyn," our most outstanding accomplishment. Especially stressed marking of historical spots throughout the county and acquiring same by the county and Patriotic Education work in the schools, furnishing special speakers on special days at both grade and high school. Ada Douglas Harmon, Historian GLENCOE CHAPTER Glencoe, Illinois On October, 1925, a group of women who had rather recently come to Glencoe to live, found a bond of united interest in the fact that they belonged to Daughters of the American Revolution. They were surprised that there was no local Chapter in the village, which maintained a charm- ing and flourishing Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire. The one who was to be Organizing Regent was Mrs. Clarence G. Troup, who had seen several recent active years experience in a Southern Chapter. She wrote to the State Regent, Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, and received advice and instruction about organizing and the offer of being appointed Organizing Regent, if she wished it. Mrs. Troup arranged a meeting at her own home, for November 29. She invited as many as she could and put a general invitation in the Glencoe News. Her correspondence with Mrs. Bowman is in the Secretary's files. The first meeting, held at Mrs. Troup's on November 29, 1926, was attended by 20 women. A note of surprise and disappointment came in the discovery that Mrs. Troup was not eligible for office. She is Daugh- ter of the Confederacy, rather than of the American Revolution. How- ever, she knew she was able to prove her eligibility to the latter organ- ization so that she might be placed in office later. The afternoon was spent in discussion of place and time of meeting, name, and purpose of the organization. Mrs. Troup had asked Mrs. Girling to preside so that she might be free to welcome and seat her guests. Late in the afternoon, w^hen it was almost time to adjourn, Mrs. Girling was asked to take the office of Organizing Regent, so there might not be the delay incident upon waiting for Mrs. Troup's papers to be filed and 244 Illinois State History accepted. She accepted the office, having been nominated by Mrs. Daniel Kissam, one of those who had come because she saw the newspaper notice. She had had no conference with any one about it. However she was urged to accept office and did so. Mrs. Girling had been a member of the Chicago Chapter for several years. After the meeting on November 29, at which 20 women had been present, we held meetings in January, February and March 14 on which day we were formally organized by the State Regent. We had chosen our name, the Glencoe Chapter, as being of local interest. We had prepared, sent to Washington, for revision, and adopted, a set of rules of order. A member of the Chicago Chapter, Mrs. Joseph Johnson, was especially kind in helping in this work. We had been advised by members of other chap- ters who came to us as speakers. Other matters, necessary to the run- ning of the chapter were arranged and every thing was in order when we asked Mrs. Bowman to come to us. Every one in the group responded cordially and ably to request for service. It was inspiring to work with so eager and efficient a group of women. There were 26 members re- ceived at the Organizing Meeting. The Regents of neighboring chapters graced the occasion with their presence. At our April meeting we were presented with a lovely silk flag by the son of our member, Mrs. Otto R. Barnett, as she was too ill to be present. Our May meeting was in the nature of an annual meeting. We reviewed, ratified and planned. Mrs. Harry Boardman, our first Vice Regent who had been appointed to take Mrs. Troup's office as her papers were strangely delayed, attended the state conference at Bloomington. Our first year of real experience began in October, 1927. The chap- ter was invited to luncheon by the Fort Dearborn Chapter whose member, Mrs. J. J. Flinn, lived in Glencoe. We held eight regular meetings during the year and heard the following speakers : Our own committee chairman, Mrs. A. C. Tyler, chairman of the national committee of the National Federation of Womans Clubs, spoke on "Better Films"; Mrs. Charles E. Herrick, Past State Regent, spoke on "National Defense" ; Mrs. Alexander Sclanders discussed "Americanism" ; Mrs. William Gary Brown gave a stereoptican lecture on Washington, D. C, which was held in the School Hall and the school children were invited. Mrs. Harold Ickes spoke for us on the occasion of marking a trail tree. She brought three men to aid her, one of whom was Evergreen Tree, an Indian Chief. At the Annual Meeting in May, Mrs. Boardman reported the State Conference. The Chairman of our Committee on Historic Landmarks brought to our atten- tion the fact that Glencoe did not display a flag other than the school flag, or a very small one on the village hall. Our Chapter made observations of flags displayed in neighboring villages on patriotic days and reported this to the Village Board, asking that the matter receive their attention. It was found that we had a flag but no pole. The Village Board ordered and installed a new pole, consulting with us as to its site. On Armistice day, November 11, 1927, we held a meeting at the site of the Boulder which commemorates the names of five Glencoe boys who died in the Great War. It was here that we had asked to have the flag displayed. It is in a park. At the meeting. General John Clinnen spoke. There were present, at our invitation, Boy and Girl Scouts. One company of Boy Scouts came out from Chicago, and we asked them to join us. Mrs, Martha Mac Leisch, whose son Kenneth had died in the war, read two poems written by his brother, Archibald. On this occasion, the President of the Village Park Board gave this Boulder into our perpetual care. We Daughters of the American Revolution 245 shall see that it does not fall into neglect and on Armistice and Decoration Days the D. A. R. wreath will show that we remember. Our Chapter, or members of it were instrumental in purchasing three chairs in Constitution Hall. One was in honor of Mrs. Otto R. Barnett, who had presented us with our flag. She passed away on October 15th, and at our suggestion, but with much help from her friends and from other societies in the village, we secured this lasting honor for our beloved member. One Chair was purchased by a member in honor of her mother and the Chapter honored the Regent with a chair. Our Librarian, Mrs. Charles R. Ringson, obtained 16 subscribers to the D. A. R. Magazine and has collected a lending library of 8 volumes on Colonial Histor3\ At her suggestion we have placed the Magazine in the New Tried High School library. Our Patriotic Education Committee, Mrs. Francis S. Graham, Chair- man, donated S25 each to Crossmore and Tamassee Schools and spent S25 in framing patriotic mottoes for the Public School and for the City Hall. The Americanism Committee, Mrs. J. D. Lightbody, Chairman, worked in cooperation with the Glencoe Night School which is for our foreign citizens, largely. On a special occasion one of our members spoke for them and we contributed $50 for the maintenance of the work. The Students Loan Committee, Mrs. E. R. Brigham, Chairman, doubled the amount asked for by the National Society. We also sent a box to Ellis Island valued at SIO. We were greatly interested in a book, "Evanston the Land and the People," written by Mrs. Viola Couch Reel- ing. We asked her to give a reading and we sold 22 copies of it. Mrs. Reeling is a member of the Fort Dearborn Chapter. Our Ways and Means Committee, Mrs. T. B. Childs, Chairman, gave a card party and netted S405. Because the Chapter had honored Mrs. Girling with a memorial chair in Constitution Hall she wished, in some way possible, to show her ap- preciation, so purchased from a well known dealer in London, Reginald Atkinson, a document bearing the signature and seal of George the Third. The document ordered trial by court marshall and bore the date of 1780. She also sent two books to the national society and six bookplates with the aforesaid document. In April we marked an Indian Trail Tree, which is standing in a yard in Glencoe. The bronze tablet is inscribed : This Indian Trail Tree Marked a New Pathway Thru The Forest, the Hunting Ground of Of the Indian Tribes, Along The Shores of Lake Michigan. Tablet Placed by the Glencoe Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1928 Mrs. Harold Ickes gave the address and three young men, her son Raymond, a student of the University of Illinois, and a real Indian Chief, Evergreen Tree, came clad in Indian clothes of real splendor. They beat the tomtom and danced solemn religious dances. Evergreen Tree blessed the tree and named it, "Leading Boy." Mrs. Ickes is greatly interested in the present situation regarding the Indian in our country. She says he is no longer a nomad, but has reached the second stage of civilization, that of a farmer settled on lands, which he owns. She is interested in a move- 246 Illinois State History ment to restore churches for them which shall be social settlements, where moving pictures, the radio and social workers may reach the community as a whole. Our Chapter contributed $25 to this enterprise. We gave a luncheon at the Skokie Country Club, when Mrs. Charles Herrick addressed us, to which we invited the Regents of all the local Chapters. They had been most kind in extending such courtesy to us. We celebrated our first birthday with an especial tea and a huge birthday cake. This was the occasion of the reading given by Mrs. Reeling from her book on Evanston. Our Annual Meeting was an all day affair and we were entertained at luncheon by three members, at the lovely country home of one of them. We published a Year Book, ordered printed stationery. We ordered and framed a Charter, though that comes really into this year's record, as it was not completed before. We sent a box, valued at $10 to Ellis Island. We bought a Regents Pin to be passed on from each, in turn to the next. We sent a contribution to a Real Daughter, at Christmas time. The officers and Board members for the first year were Mrs. Win- throp Girling, Regent; Mrs. Harry B. Boardman, First Vice Regent; Mrs. Frank McKeegan, Second Vice Regent; Mrs. Daniel E. Kissam, Recording Secretary ; Mrs. George M. Murray, Corresponding Secretary ; Mrs. Henry W. Fay, Treasurer, Mrs. M. H. Karkar, Registrar; Mrs. F. M. deBeers, Historian ; Mrs. C. R. Ringson, Librarian ; Mrs. W. S. Hamm, Chaplain ; Mrs. 0. R. Barnett, Custodian of the Flag; Mrs. J. D. Lightbody, Chair- man Americanism Committee; Mrs. T. B. Childs, Chairman Ways and Means Committee; Mrs. J. C. Hornung, Chairman Historic Landmarks Committee; Mrs. F. S. Graham, Chairman Patriotic Education; Mrs. H. F. Horton, Chairman Better Films; Mrs. C. T. Macneille, Chairman Con- stitution Hall; Mrs. E. R. Brigham, Chairman Students Loan. Member of State Committee, Mrs. J. D. Lightbody, State American- ism Committee. Charter Members 200333 Katherine Peabody Girl- ing Mabel Rowley Barnett Frances Holcombe Board- 230017 230018 47595 228850 228851 230019 230020 133064 228852 230021 54845 228853 152628 230732 230022 123691 228854 180575 man RowenaKirby-Smith Buck Lucy Williams Bulkley Florence Crocker deBeers Cassandra Gaines Fay Zuella Love Haight Ella Stevens Hamm Lucy Giffen Hornung Frances Orr Karker Thora Lute Foster Kissam Mabel Payne Lightbody Mary Phillips McKeegan Eva Stannard Mieth Fannie Richards Miller May Storts Murray Carrie Elliott Butterfield Paige Edna Ellis Rice 113753 Leone Schaffer St. Clair 228856 Romola Drake Walker 120874 Gertrude S. Walker 132365 Frances Jones Winscott 83988 Mina Cutter Zinke 215440 Emerene Rose Purge 194826 Eva Turpin Gilpin Cro- zier 233480 Virginia Downing Gra- ham 233481 Susan Pope Tracy 233278 Kathryn Sara Adams 231433 Hortense Brigham 231434 Anna Waughop MacNeille 233727 Florence Baker Childs 233728 Edith Lewis Davis 235075 Mabel Smith Horton 234482 Minnie Getman Horton 233729 Esther Belcher Roy 235429 Jessie Postle Patton 108933 Agnes House Rockwood 237609 Florence Swarthout Stone Daughters of the American Revolution 247 87652 Mae Shadle Ringson 117875 Gertrude S. Hager Gallo- 228855 Maud Elhvood Root way 69283 Marie Kesterson Snyder 236556 Marjorie Tyler Castle 238847 Hannah Shearman Man- 238846 Margaret Peirce McKee Chester 241048 Agnes Lively Moulton Organizing Regent MRS. WINTHROP GIRLING Past Regent MRS. WINTHROP GIRLING 1926-1928 Katherine Peabody Girlinu DRUSILLA ANDREWS CHAPTER Granite City, Illinois The name Drusilla Andrews is that of the first child born of Revo- lutionary Ancestors in southern Illinois Territory. On September 12th, 1924, Drusilla Andrews Chapter of Granite City, Illinois, was duly organized under the State Regency of Mrs. Charles E. Herrick and Mrs. Clara Halbert Needles, Organizing Regent. The following is a list of Charter Members: 192732 Sophia Prather Ancestor, James Prather 189763 Dorothy Needles Buenger Ancestor, James Andrews 179645 Fannie Sweeney Humphrey Ancestor, John Ten Broeck 199202 Ruth Wilderman Ancestor, Joseph Carr 139107 Martha Crum Coudy Ancestor, Henry Clarke 206372 Martha Ann Coudy Ancestor, Henry Clarke 196882 Harriet B. Boggs Ancestor — Daniel Robedeau 201130 Mary Connole Ancestor, Peter Swallow 202390 Georgia Morse Dyer Ancestor, Col. Jacob Morse 123811 Adelia Stark Champion Ancestor, Jacob Drake 92414 Helen Abernathy Coolidge Ancestor, David Foote 187143 Clara Halbert Needles Ancestor, Joseph Carr The following officers were elected: Mrs. Clara Needles Regent Mrs. Helen Coolidge Secretary Mrs. Mary Connole Treasurer Those who have served as Regents are: Mrs. Clara Needles, Organiz- ing Regent, 1924-25-26 ; Mrs. Dorothy Needles Buenger, 1926-27, and Mrs. Ernestine Roe Hedrick, 1927-28 and reelected 1928-29. In 1915, the Commonwealth Steel Company of this city began and financed, in the foreign section, made up of many nationalities, a welfare work, which for the past nine years has been carried on with Miss Sophia Prather, a Charter Member and first Historian of our Chapter, in charge. This work of Americanism, which has been very successful, includes classes in Citizenship, Beginners English for Adults, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Club for Younger Girls, Kindergarten with sixty enrolled and a Sunday School in which our Y. M. C. A. assists. All required quotas have been met by the Chapter. Special contribu- tion to the Student Loan Fund; boxes of gifts to Ellis Island and Flag Codes distributed among the school children and Girl Scouts. A gold medal has been given to one pupil from each of the two High Schools for the best theme on the Immigration Problem. The D. A. R. Magazine has been placed in our Public Library and in each of the two High Schools, for Historical reference. Our membership totals twenty-one. Mrs. Delia F. Randle, Historian 248 Illinois State History BENJAMIN MILLS CHAPTER Greenville, Illinois January 5, 1913, Mrs. Martha Davidson organized the Benjamin Mills Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution at her home in Greenville. She served as Regent two years and has held the office of Registrar. Mrs. Davidson was elected State Historian in 1920, which office she held for three years. During her term it became her duty to complete the work of indexing and compiling the War Service Records of all the hus- bands, fathers, sons and brothers of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution in Illinois. Two sets were made, one for the State and one for the National Society. Mrs. Davidson has been State Chairman, Children and Sons of the Republic ; Historical Research ; Historical Spots ; National Old Trails Road. Mrs. Davidson also organized Kaskaskia Chapter, U. S. Daughters of 1812, at Greenville, and is a member of Daughters of the American Col- onists. Mrs. Davidson, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth Etzler Mc- Neill of Greenville, married Charles E. Davidson, June 3, 1896, and is the mother of three children, Genevieve McAlister, Emmet and Frances Alice. A member of the McNeill Scottish Clan. Mrs. Evelyn Hubbard Watson, Regent 1917-1918, during the year the historic site of Hill's Fort was marked. Mrs. Davidson elected Regent for second time, 1920-1921, the out- standing work was the awarding of a scholarship of 850.00 at Park College at Parkville, Mo. Mrs. John H. Hanley, State Regent, was a guest of the chapter. Mrs. Frank E. Watson, Regent 1921-1922, all demands of the National and State Society met and the chapter has two granddaughters of the American Revolution as members, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Parsons and Miss Emma Birge. Mary Evelyn Hubbard Watson whose National number is 86579, is a descendant of Col. Isreal Chapin, Rev. David Brooks, Lieut. Benjamin Wells, Abraham Lockwood and Moses Hubbard of New England. Mrs. Watson was born at Geneva, New York, 1872, married Frank E. Watson of Greenville, Illinois, 1898, she has two sons, George William and Charles Ide Watson. She has served four times as Regent of Benjamin Mills Chap- ter and is also a member of U. S. D. Daughters of 1812 and a member of the Episcopal Church. 1923-25, Mrs. Charles E. Davidson, Regent, a descendant of Benjamin Mills for whom the chap- ter was named and the organizing Regent. Chap- ter visited by Mrs Charles E. Herrick, State Regent, purchased S70.00 worth of Lineage books and located the grave of James Green, a Revolu- tionary soldier. Mrs. Luzilla Parsons Grigg was born in Glenwood, Iowa, June 4th, 1879, married June 8, 1904, at Council Bluffs, Iowa, and came to Green- ville June 15. Has one daughter, Marion E. Grigg. Member of First Baptist Church. Descendant of Corporal Roger Haskell. Served as RecorcJirig ^"^ .Secretary and Regent of Benjamin Mills Chap- ^^ / ^^^' r^ TTTi/^ J U4- £ T^ J ' ^''■■"- '"'i^'il'-^ '■- Davidson Cornelia L. R. Casey, daughter of Dr. Jaques and Louisa Wait Ravold, was born December 15, 1867, in Greenville. She Daughters of the American Revolution 249 is a descendant of Col. Ezra Newhall, of Massachusetts, married George F. Casey of St. Joseph, Mo., and has three daughters. Mrs. Casey has served as Historian and Regent of the chapter. Mabel Edith Dressor, daughter of Edwin Washington Dressor and Mary Malinda Kirkland Dressor was born August 11, 1880, in Bond County. In 1903 married Charles J. Dawdy and has two children. She received her education in the grade schools and Almira and Greenville Colleges in Greenville. She has been a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1920, and became Regent in 1926, served two years. Markers have been placed on the graves of the following Revolutionary soldiers: James Green. Jacob Neer, James Long, William Plant and Thomas White. Mrs. Emerson S. Schnepp, present Regent. On October 26, 1928, after the unveiling of the Illinois Marker on the National Old Trails Road at Vandalia the members of the Greenville chapter held a reception in the roof garden of Hotel Evans, for all visiting daughters. In the receiving line were Mrs. Charles Dawdy, Mrs. John Trigg Moss, National Chairman of National Old Trails Road ; Mrs. Wm. J. Sweeney, State Regent of Illi- nois ; Mrs. Samuel McKenny, State Vice Regent ; Mrs. William T. Scott, State Historian ; Mrs. Eli Dixson, National Chairman of Student Loan Fund; Mrs. Emerson S. Schnepp and other officers and members of the Greenville Chapter. Delicious refreshments were served. Mrs. Geo. F. Cosly, Historian MICHAEL HILLEGAS CHAPTER Harrisburg, Illinois Michael Hillegas Chapter of D. A. R. was organized March 25, 1927, with 12 active members and the chapter was confirmed by the National Board, April 16, 1927. The organizing members were as follows : Ruth Hine Brown, Record- ing Secretary ; Alathea C. Carender, May P. Cook, Nell P. Fredrick, Treas- urer; Mary M. Horwell, Faye Hutton, Registrar; Mildred C. Martin, Alice M. Parish, Corresponding Secretary; Bess S. Parish, Vice Regent; Leila 'M. Pruett, Mabel L. Purcell, Historian; Margaret Hillegas Elder Taylor, Regent. It is interesting to note at the close of the first year, the membership numbered 33, seventeen being new members, two reinstated and three transfers. All state and national obligations complied with. The ancestor for whom the chapter was named, was a very interesting personage and was chosen, as the most illustrious, on the ancestral record. Michael Hillegas was born 1729 and died 1804. June 8, 1780, he subscribed 4000 pounds to establish a bank for furnishing supplies for the Armies of America. Michael Hillegas was a member of Provincial Assembly of Penn- sylvania, 1765-1775 inc. September 6, 1777 he was appointed sole Treas- urer of the United Colonies, and was first Treasurer of the United States as is shown by the gold certificate, ten dollar bills, on which is his picture. Michael Hillegas' grandson, William Nichols, was an Ensign in 6th Pennsylvania Battalion, later Captain and Quarter Master, also member of "Troop of Philadelphia Light Horse," member of Hiberian Society, Clerk of Orphans Court, City Sessions and Majors Court of Philadelphia and 1775 U. S. Marshall. Buried at Jeflferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. Our chapter paid fifty dollars for the transportation of the Harrisburg Junior High School Band of fifty members to Metropolis, to represent 250 Illinois State History Michael Hillegas chapter's part in the George Rogers Clark celebration June 25, 1928, the chapter was well paid by compliments, for the invest- ment from the other chapters of the tenth division. One of our members. Miss Carrie Pierce, Instructor of Public School Music, in the city schools, superintended the putting on of the playet, "When Betsy Ross made Old Glory," using 250 school children, and net- ting 8500.00 for the Junior High School. The year closed with a luncheon and election of officers. Two sets of papers pending and a large number ready to fill out papers. Five subscribers to the Magazine and the meetings are held the first Monday night of each month. Real Daughter, Mrs. Caro- line Dort, Maumee 811, was sent Christmas gifts and cards. Margaret Hillegas Elder Taylor, Registrar CHRISTOPHER LOBINGIER CHAPTER Henry, Illinois The first meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at the home of Mrs. W. T. Law in October, 1910. The meeting was called to order by Ellen Law, who organized said Chapter. She opened the meeting by asking those present to sing "Amer- ica," after which an election of officers was held as follows: Miss Ellen Law Regent Miss Elsie Potter Registrar Mrs. Gertrude Bayne Secretary The next in order was a discussion for a name for the Society. It was decided to write Mrs. Gertrude B. Welty, Vice State Regent, if it would be constitutional to name said Chapter for the President General, Julia Greene Scott; if not it would be named for "Christopher Lobingier," Revolution- ary ancestor of five of the members. On account of By-Laws of D. A. R. Constitution prohibiting naming Chapter after living persons, the name was decided on as being "Christopher Lobingier," D. A. R. Chapter of Henry, Marshall County, Illinois. Roster of Charter Members are as follows: Cora Ball Beckwith Gertrude Potter Hallfarth Gertrude Ball Bayne Jennie Thompson Vernay Lura Davis Law Emma Mai Thompson Scholtz Virginia Law Hodge Mable Thompson Potts Ellen Law Duke Elizabeth Wyckoff Dewey Sarah Elsie Potter Sophia Kline Zellar History of Christopher Lobingier Born 1744, in Dalphin County, Penn. ; died July 4, 1798. Married Eliza- beth Muller, daughter of Capt. John Muller. Delegate to first Constitu- tional Convention of States July 15, 1776. Influential member of Commit- tee on correspondence from Westmoreland County, 1775 to 1776. Member of General Assembly, 1791 to 1793. This year, 1928, a chair is to be placed in Constitution Hall, Washington, D. C, in memory of him, by the local chapter of Henry, Illinois. Daughters of the American Revolution 251 "Real Daughter" Miss Clarissa McManners, one of the real daughters of Revolu- tionary War soldiers in Illinois; she was a citizen of Henry, Illinois, for many years. Her age at the time of death was 82 years, 1 month and 2 days. She was a mem- ber of the Christopher Lobingier Chapter of the D. A. R. during the later years of her life. She was born March 29, 1834, and died on May 21, 1916. (With her brother David, she came to this city in the year 1849.) Through the influence of Mrs. George A. Zeller, who was a member of our local Chapter, and of her husband. Dr. Zeller, who was on the State Board of Administration, by a special dispensation of Congress, she entered the Home for Soldiers' Widows at Wilmington, Illinois, where she died after being there three months. A chair in her memory has been given to Constitution Hall by the Christopher Lobingier Chapter. Miss Clarissa McManners "Memorial" Decoration Day, 1922, was especially emphasized when the Christo- pher Lobingier Chapter, D. A. R., held impressive ceremonies for our Real Daughter, Miss Clarissa McManners, for the unveiling of a bronze marker. Dr. G. A. Zeller, Superintendent of the State Institution for the Insane at Bartonville, in his address in presenting the marker to one whose memory will ever be held dear to the D. A. R., outlined the history of fathers and daughters as examples of Revolutionary days ; the sacrifices made by our forefathers in the Revolutionary period in their endeavor to found a Re- public in which men could worship God according to the dictates of their own conscience. Dark and bitter was the experience of war life to John McManners, yet with it all he was rich in "Americanism," and she was rich in "Womanhood." Later Names Added to Membership Miss Clarissa McManners, Real Daughter Mrs. Jessie McCann Coggeshall Mrs. Florence Nightengale Brown Hill Mrs. Barbara Van Vischer Haws Whitaker Mrs. Beulah Young Starliper Mrs. Minnie Disoway Waterous Miss May Young Miss Julia Levica Strawn Mrs. Una Roberta Shapin Haws Mrs. Josephine Amber Johnson Kern Mrs. Marcella Frye Gregory Mrs. Helen Herron Burt Past and Present Regents Mrs. Ellen Law Duke Mrs. Beulah Young Starliper Mrs. Gertrude Potter Hallfarth Mrs. Minnie Disosway Waterous Mrs. Jessie McCann Coggeshall Mrs. Elizabeth Wyckoff Dewey Miss May Young, present Regent Below is a Brief Sketch of Regents Ellen Law Duke, Chapter No. 23794, became a member of the Letitia Greene Stevenson Chapter of Bloomington, Illinois, April 26, 1898. Some 252 Illinois State History years later she was commissioned by Mrs. Donald McLean, President Gen- eral N. S. D. A. R., through recommendation of Mrs. John C. Ames, State Regent of Illinois, to form a Chapter at Henry, Illinois, and in October, 1910, this Chapter was organized as the Christopher Lobingier Chapter. During the five years' office of Mrs. Duke, two new members were added, and we were glad to do our bit toward Mrs. Stevenson's portrait. Contin- ental Memorial Hall, and several other objects. One Christmas we ob- tained the name of a worthy family in Peoria, through our State Regent, Mrs. Page, and made them happy with much needed articles as well as toys for the little ones. We observed Washington's birthday by having out of town speakers address us, and asking the teachers, the ministers, and editors, to join us. Mrs. Duke served as a member of State Commit- tees, such as Real Daughters, Conservation, Children, Sons of the Republic. She was on the auditing committee of the 17th Annual State Conference, and also an alternate to the Conservation Congress in Kansas City, 1911 : she was treasurer of the Marshall County Woman's National Council of Defense. Her Revolutionary ancestors were: (1) Christopher Lobingier, born in Dauphin County, Penn., 1744, died in Westmorland Co., Penn., 1798. Influential member of Committee of Correspondence, 1775; delegate to 1st Constitutional Convention 1776, and member of General Assembly, 1791-1793. (2) Mathew Law — Associated Company of New Britain Township. Bucks Co., Aug. 1775, Penna Archives 2nd Series, Vol. 14, ed. 1892, p. 166. (3) Donald Lusk— Capt. Walter Denny's Co., 2nd Battalion, March, 1778, Penna Archives, Vol. 15, p. 596. Gertrude Potter Hallfarth was born in this city and graduated from the Henry High School in the year 1895. She is a charter member of our local chapter of the D. A. R. and served as Regent from 1916 to 1918. She now resides in El Paso, Texas. Jessie McCann Coggeshall was born in Scotia, Schenectady County, New York; her Revolutionary ancestor being Garrett De Spitzer, son of Ernestus De Spitzer, Surgeon General of the Provincial Forces, and the founder of the family in America. Her terms as Regent of Christopher Lobingier Chapter were the years 1918-19, her Chapter number being 96207; dur- ing her first year as Regent her husband. Dr. T. C. Coggeshall was appointed Captain in the Medi- cal Reserve Corps of the Army of the United States, serving in this country and in France. While she served as Regent each member of the D. A. R. sold Belgian Relief Stamps on the . . ^, „ ^ , ,, streets of Henry. The local chapter also sup- Jessie McCann Coggeshall i. j -r- v. v, rr-u t\ a o J r) J ported a French orphan. The D. A. R. and Red Cross worked together making supplies for soldiers. A brief history of Marshall County was sent to the Illinois Historian of the D. A. R., as re- quested. Beulah Young Starliper, born in Lacon, Illinois, December 14, 1878; married Calvin G. Starliper February 14, 1901, a descendant of the Revo- lutionary Patriot, William McNabb and Mary Crawford, whose son Samuel married Mary Kinney ; their daughter Catherine married Nesbit Young ; their son, (her father) Howard, married Elizabeth Priestly. She became a member of the N. S. D. A. R. January 25, 1918; served as Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution 253 Christopher Lobingier Society two years, 1921-1922, her chapter number being 137096. During her term of office various things were done to promote Patriotic Education and encourage Patriotism, such as contribut- ing to Mountain Schools; placing framed Constitutions in the grade and high schools; offering prizes for the best essay on some historical subject and purchasing a bronze marker for the grave of our deceased Real Daugh- ter. She has served as a member of the State Americanization Committee ; she holds an honorable discharge from the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense, Illinois Division and the State Council of defense for service during the World War. Minnie Disosway Waterous, born March 7, 1880, in Henry, Illinois; married November, 1910 ; mother of five living children ; elected Regent of Christopher Lobingier Chapter, D, A. R., 1923, and served until 1925. Ancestor who served in the Revolutionary War was Wm. McCullough, as a soldier and captain of teams. She was admitted to Henry, 111. Chapter April 17, 1920, her National number being 154401. During her regency, held service at the grave of our Real Daughter, Miss Clarissa McManners, for the unveiling of a Real Daughter marker. A marker was also placed at the grave of Silas Strawn, who fought in the Revolutionary War; he is buried in Florid, Illinois. Mrs. Elizabeth Wyckoff Dewey, elected Regent of Christopher Lobin- gier Chapter, D. A. R., February, 1925, and served until February, 1927 ; in the fall of 1925 came the call for funds for the building of "Constitu- tion Hall." We were taxed five dollars per capita, annually for three years. After much discussion we arrived at a place whereby the money was collected by the month without being seriously felt by any one. The first year we were one of two chapters in the State who went over the top in raising their quota, and received honorable mention at the Peoria State Conference. In three years we raised the entire amount required including two chairs in memory of Christopher Lobingier and Clarissa McManners, Real Daughter. Last year Mrs. Dewey was on the State committee for Ellis Island, and has been asked to serve another year. She joined the D. A. R. on the data of John Bainbridge, Revolutionary soldier, whose principal engagement was in the battle of Monmouth. Other of her ances- tors whose lives and service have been proved are John Van Dyke, Capt. Garrett Van Veght and Petrus Dan Derveer. May Young, present Regent of Christopher Lobingier Chapter, D. A. R., Henry, 111., is a sister of Mrs. Beulah Young Starliper. During her term of office final payment has been made on two chairs given by our Chapter to Constitution Hall ; five dollars given to Ellis Island, and a silk flag pre- sented to the eighth grade student having the highest scholarship. In April, 1928, Mrs. Ellen Duke accompanied by Mrs. Elizabeth Dewey, took the opportunity of attending the National Congress of the D. A. R. at Washington, D. C, and on their return trip Mrs. Duke presented the local chapter with a gavel made from wood cut from a tree at James- town, the first English settlement in the United States. The Christopher Lobingier Chapter of Henry stands for Patriotism ; in the spirit of helpfulness and co-operation, aiding the committee on Na- tional Defense. Mrs. Helen H. Burt 254 Illinois State History Deceased Members Mrs. Wm, T. Law Miss Clarissa McManners Mrs. Barbara Haws Whitaker Mrs. George H. Burt, Historian NORTH SHORE CHAPTER Highland Park, Illinois Founded 1893 — Second Chapter in Illinois. The North Shore Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was organized in 1893. In March of that year, Mrs. Annie L. Kerfoot, State Regent of Illinois, appointed Mrs. Laura Dayton Fessenden, Chapter Regent for Highland Park. Mrs. Fessenden invited ladies whom she knew to be eligible for membership to meet at her home on April 20th, 1893, when a Chapter was formed to be known as the North Shore Chapter. The first twelve ladies to file papers for membership were, according to the By-laws of the National Society, charter members, and their names appear upon the charter as follows : 338 Mrs. Laura Dayton Fessenden 3335 Mrs. Jennie Little Jones 3342 Mrs. Ermina Gridley Kirk 3479 Mrs. Mary Lyman Bignham 3475 Miss Henrietta Ord Flint 3477 Miss Cornelia Barlow 2318 Mrs. Mary Rhees Hammond 2319 Miss Annie Rhees Hammond 3480 Mrs. Elizabeth C. Boynton 3476 Mrs. Sarah Chandler Egan 3478 Miss Albina R. LaBar 3294 Mrs. Mary Howard Gridley Of this group only three are now living, Mrs. Ermina Gridley Kirk, Mrs. Sarah Chandler Egan, and Miss Henrietta Ord Flint, but Mrs. Kirk has been transferred to a California chapter for many years, leaving our home Chapter with but two of its charter members. Our Charter was granted June 10th, 1895. In the small portion remaining of the year 1893, but three meetings were held, largely for perfecting the organization of the Chapter, but we took our part in the Department Congress of the National Society, D. A. R., held in Hall Eight, World's Columbian Exposition, or the Chicago World's Fair, with Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, President General, presiding. This took place on May 19th, and again on June 17th, we participated in a reception given by the Sons of the American Revolution in the Music Hall at Jack- son Park, followed by another reception in the Woman's building. During the year 1894 we studied the "Causes Which Led Up to the American Revolution," "Swift's Spanish Explorers," and "Fisk's Discovery of America," with three outside papers, one on "Eligibility," by our State Regent, Mrs. Annie L. Kerfoot, one on "Our Country," by Prof. Judson of the Chicago University, and one on "Early Discoverers," by a local clergy- man. Rev. P. C. Wolcott. We also sent a delegate to the Continental Con- gress this year and held nine meetings. We were again represented at Washington in 1895, and elected a new Chapter Regent, transferring with regret, Mrs. Fessenden back to the Chicago Chapter. Her record in various capacities from State Regent down is well taken care of elsewhere in this volume. Ten dollars was given to the Harrison Portrait Fund, and we listened to Mrs. Henry M. Shepard, Vice President General from Illinois, talking on Continental Hall. Our Flag Day celebration consisted of a loan collection of Revolutionary Relics, with talks by the owners, and the reading of an original poem by one of our members. This meeting was recorded in the August issue of Daughters of the American Revolution 255 the "American Monthly Magazine," the early D. A. R. magazine. We held nine meetings at each of which we had an instructive paper on various aspects of the Colonial history of the country, and some tales of the men who helped make our history. The next year, 1896, we presented certain books to the National Li- brary as requested, and also a framed copy of the Declaration of Inde- pendence to a local school. This was a real year of giving for we offered prizes for essays on patriotic subjects in the schools, gave a flag to the Young Men's Club, and after tremendous effort raised enough money to present a hundred foot flag staff to the town, which last was dedicated on November 3rd. with appropriate ceremony. We held twelve meetings, were represented in Washington, and formulated our first Chapter By- laws. In 1897, Washington again saw our delegate to the Continental Con- gress, we presented a book on "Our Flag" to the grammar school, and gave a medal at the High School for the best essay on the "Life of General Marion." This year we welcomed as a member, a Real Daughter, Mrs. Maria Wilder Ragan, whose father served through the entire War of the Revolution. Six meetings were held during the year at which papers were read on patriotic subjects. The year 1898 brought new responsibilities. We held a large public reception with a patriotic program, and costumed hostesses, to celebrate Washington's birthday, and we presented two framed patriotic pictures, one each to the high school and grammar school. Our nearness to Fort Sheridan brought us into better knowledge of the soldier's wives and children left stranded while the men were sent to the front in the Spanish- American War. In August the men began to return from Cuba and the sick camps, and a good many comforts, of delicacies, bed linen, clothing, stationery, and other articles too numerous to mention were taken almost daily to the regular Fort Hospital as well as to the temporary ones. As- sisted by the Army and Navy League, we were enabled to pay the ex- penses at Allendale Farm for several years of two young boys, whose father was killed at Santiago. Year after year we sent 825.00 to Memorial Continental Hall until the building was free from debt. In 1899 gave a birthday party for our Real Daughter. A series of papers on "Patriotic Songs and their Writers" opened the year of 1900, we presented pictures to the high school on patriotic subjects, and sent our delegate to the Continental Congress. The year of 1901 took our first member to the Great Beyond, we purchased our first Lineage books, (of which we now have a complete file), through our delegate to the Continental Congress. No especial outstanding event, in 1902, save that our State Regent, Mrs. Charles H. Deere, met with us on November 21st, We celebrated our tenth birthday in 1908. by a patriotic program and reception, gave three framed copies of the Declaration of Independence to three local schools, the purchase price of such copies going toward a me- morial road from Monticello to the University of Virginia at Charlotts- ville, in honor of Jefferson. Our Continental Congress delegate for 1904 spoke in her report, of the laying of the cornerstone of Continental Memorial Hall, we sent 84.00 to- wards the same, and donated 810.00 towards a new site and building for our local Public Library. In 1905, a dressed doll was sent to a Fair given by the Commodore Perry Chapter, Memphis, Tenn. 256 Illinois State History In 1906 we sent S5.00 to Fort Massac, and presented prizes for essays on patriotic subjects at the high school. A patriotic program was contributed by friends of the Chapter, and given at a settlement house in Chicago, as our Chapter's share towards the work for the year 1907 among the foreign born. By means of a card party we raised 850.00 for Continental Hall in 1908, and we held a public reception with a patriotic program, as this year s commemoration of Flag Day. Our Real Daughter being in failing health and financial straits, we obtained by private subscription, a monthly dole for her. The year 1909 saw the death of our Real Daughter, Mrs. Maria Wilder Ragan, in New Hampshire, and we sent our first donation to the Berry School, a box of clothing. 85.00 went to Valley Forge, 810.00 towards a parting gift for Mrs. Donald McLean, retiring President General. We had again more of a regular study program the year of 1910, Ida Tarbell's "American Women" being the main theme, with side lines as suggested by the subject. 810.00 was given to one of our grammar schools to buy patriotic lantern slides, and 85.00 was sent to Berry School. In 1911 we spent more time on local history, the township and the city, and through articles by Alice Morse Earle, tried to understand more of pioneer and colonial life. The Flag Day meeting this year was a cos- tume party at the home of one of our older members, who furnished the program herself, telling the use and history of each article of her collec- tion of ancestral relics. We made our first substantial donation to Berry School in 1912, hold- ing a Rummage Sale to raise the money, and sending §100.00 there. We also contributed to the fund for furnishing and keeping a flag on Starved Rock. 1913 saw the Chapter entertaining a large number of friends on Wash- ington's birthday with a fine program, and in January we presented a picture of "Washington and his Generals" in memory of one of our early members who had left this life behind. We had our part in a "Community Domestic Science Day," and were instrumental in bringing Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey, Indian workers and missionaries, here to talk of the Indian, his life and music with the singing of many of the true Indian songs. We donated two pictures of "Washington Crossing the Delaware" on the birthday of that patriot in 1914, to two of our local schools and sent $10.00 to Valley Forge to enroll us among the "Founders of the Valley Forge Association." We celebrated Flag Day by a public reception pre- ceeded by a patriotic program and presented a flag to the local Life Saving Crew, just formed. $25.00 was sent to the Red Cross, and $100.00 to the Berry School. The program for the year 1915 was largely a study of the home life of our Colonial and Revolutionary ancestors, to see the woman's side of the picture. In addition to papers upon various phases of the subject, we had actual demonstrations of the carding of wool, the spinning of it, candle making, both mold and dip, and other interesting practical illus- trations of the home duties obsolete now. We donated a large composition bas-relief to one of the local schools in memory of a former Regent. We celebrated Flag Day by an "Old Settlers Day," for the program of which we had a carefully written local history prepared, and had a loan collec- tion of things of interest to local historians, on exhibition. We sent a ten cent per capita tax to the Red Cross, and $150.00 to Berry School, besides many valuable books and papers to the various local schools. We presented a silver cup to the best drilled company of the High School Cadets, and were fortunate enough to have a very interesting talk by an old gentle- Daughters of the American Revolution 257 man, of the days of his youth, when in a small village, he and his family used many of the objects and practices we had been studying during the year. In 1916 we continued our study of the domestic side of our ancestors loves, finding time to raise 8109.00 for the Belgium Flag Fund, and to pur- chase two shares of stock in our local hospital. We celebrated Flag Day by a loan collection of Revolutionary and Colonial Relics, concerning which the owner or the Chapter Historian told the use of each article and some details concerning it. We donated 8150.00 to Berry School and 810.00 to help preserve an Historic Block House at Dixon, Illinois, besides sending books and clothing to many needing places. In the early part of the year 1917 we had talks on the Navy, the Army, and the Red Cross by officials in each organization. We sent 815.00 to Continental Hall, 830.00 towards the D. A. R. Ambulance, adopted a French Orphan, and bought a 850.00 Liberty Bond. We held a public re- ception in honor of our State Regent, Mrs. Bahnsen in May, and took charge of a "Rest Tent" at the celebration of the local "town picnic" or "Highland Park Day" as it is called. In September we decided to change our method of meeting for the time being, and go weekly to them as "Daughters" to sew and work at the Red Cross Rooms, and hold a business meeting once a month after the closing hour of the Rooms. We held our Rummage Sale as usual, and were thus enabled to send 8150.00 to Berry School and buy a 8100.00 Liberty Bond, besides sending 810.00 to the Chocolate Fund. We also took one Sunday a month at the local Army and Navy Center (club rooms) canteen, to donate food and serve it. 1918 found us still working with the Red Cross, though we bought a 850.00 Liberty Bond and sent 81.00 per capita to Washington to help pur- chase the 8100,000.00 Liberty Bond wanted. In April we celebrated our 25th birthday by a musical, with a short history of our doings since our inception, we again sent money for our French Orphan and decided to con- tinue our canteen duties at the Army and Navy Center. In September we voted to meet again at the homes of our members. We sent 8300.00 to the Berry School and $25.00 to Allendale School, Lake Villa, Illinois. We sent 860.00 to support one Armenian child for one year, in 1919, and presented an engraving of Canterbury Cathedral to a local school, besides deciding to take charge of one day a week of the Tea Room at Fort Sheridan, bringing food and serving it. Fort Sheridan was then one vast hospital, the Tea Room aided in the social service work, and we also did our share in driving the convalescent boys about for fresh air and diver- sion, as asked by the Red Cross. We sent the 86.00 requested to help the Americanization Shop in the Stevens Building, Chicago, and again pre- sented a silver cup to the best drilled company of the High School Cadets. We celebrated Flag Day with a reception and musical in honor of Mrs. Bahnsen, our Vice President General, and gave 8400.00 to Berry School, also 825.00 towards a typewriter for the local Y. W. C. A. At the end of this year we discontinued all our canteen work. In 1920 we gave 8125.00 for a free bed in our local hospital and 825.00 to the Visiting Nurse's Association in town, also 8300.00 for Berry School, and sent 810.00 towards the Christmas bags given the overseas boys in the Fort Sheridan Hospital. We entertained our State Regent, Mrs. Chub- buck, at a guest meeting, in November, preceeded by a luncheon. Forty-five hats were sent to Ellis Island on 1921, (hats being asked for), while our study this year was the period of the Revolutionary War. We sent 810.00 to help keep the Gunther Collection of Relics in Chicago, 258 Illinois State History and 8300.00 to Berry School. We celebrated Flag Day with a party for the local Americanization Class, with a short patriotic program first, and games, dancing and refreshments later. We sent money and Christmas greetings to the two Real Daughters in Illinois, also 835.00 towards Christ- mas festivities in the wards at the Great Lakes Hospital, nine miles north of us. In the year 1922, we sent 810.00 towards the Caroline Scott Harri- son Memorial Dormitory at Oxford College, Ohio, and §5.00 to the Belleau Woods Memorial Association, besides 8300.00 for Berry School, and S15.00 tow^ards the Christmas at the Great Lakes Hospital. We studied the women of the Colonial period and also our study history of some of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. We studied the Declaration of Independence, its causes and times, during the year of 1923, sent 85.00 towards a memorial for Mrs. Minor, sent 8300.00 to Berry School, $5.00 to the Harding Memorial Association, and $50.00 to Tamassee. We arranged a flag dedication for the Y. W. C. A., and entertained the officers of this District at a luncheon. We opened the year of 1924 by a loan collection of Revolutionary Relics, the meeting being in charge of the Chapter Historian. We sent $5.00 toward the Phillippine Endowment Fund, 825.00 to the local Ameri- canization work, 83.00 to the Student Loan Fund, 85.00 to Kenmore, 85.00 toward a memorial in our local hospital, and 810.00 towards the Christmas at the Great Lakes Hospital. We presented a flag and staff to our local Woman's Club, and held an entertainment showing "Living Portraits of American Historical Women," posed by Chapter members with a brief talk upon each personage before the "Portrait" was shown. In 1925 we sent $300.00 to the Berry School, 820.00 to the Memorial Fund of our local hospital, $50.00 towards our local War Memorial, 825.00 to the Allendale School at Lake Villa, 111., $10.00 to the Student Loan Fund, $12.00 to Tamassee, 812.00 to Blackburn College, and 810.00 to the Great Lakes Hospital. We sponsored an illustrated lecture on the city of Washington, by Mr. C. C. Long of that city, and presented an indoor flag and staff to one of our local schools. Our big event of the year was the presentation, on July 4th, of a hundred foot iron flag staff to the city of Highland Park, on the site of the wooden one we had given, in 1896, the principals of the former presentation all being present, and repeated their duties. We sent $400.00 to Berry School in 1926, $5.00 to Monticello, $20.00 to the Carr Creek Community Center, $76.00 to the local Americanization work, $10.00 to the Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial Dormitory at Ox- ford College, and purchased some needed patriotic books for the local Public Library, besides voting the per capita tax asked for by the state, and sending a big box to Ellis Island of new materials for use in the De- tention Rooms. We also entered the Essay Contest, by which the High School winner went to Washington on a week's conducted tour, the chap- ter paying $100.00 to enter, and our local student won, we giving $10.00 to the student here who had the next best essay. We presented four sets of nineteen flags each, showing the development of the present American Flag, through the flags of the colonizing countries, the flags of the Colo- nies, and the Betsy Ross Flag to the present time, to four of our local schools. These flags had been made by the Chapter members, and the schools use them in their history and civic work. Several years before we had helped make a set for our largest grammar school, and the set there had been such a success that others were called for. On Armistice Day we took one of these sets to Carpentersville, 111., and exhibited them there, while telling the history of each flag. Daughters of the American Revolution 259 In 1927 we sent S300.00 to Berry School, ^10.00 to the Carr Creek Community Center, 875.00 to the local Americanization work, 820.00 to the Great Lakes Hospital, to help furnish their reception room, 82.00 to- wards the restoration of "Old Ironsides," we entered the essay contest again (again a young girl from our high school won the Washington trip), and gave 810.00 to the next best essay. We purchased seven of Mr. Nor- ton's books on the Constitution, and gave them to the seven schools in our vicinity. We gave a flag and staff to the North Shore Area Council of Boy Scouts, and assisted at a party given by the American Legion Auxil- iary at the Great Lakes Hospital, besides sending the requested box of new materials for the Detention Room at Ellis Island. We also assisted at a Flag Day celebration given by the Elks, in which they awarded prizes for essays on the American flag at the largest grammar school. We had our district to canvas for the Red Cross memberships, and we helped pack Christmas boxes for the Hospital at Great Lakes. The main subject of study this year was the Constitution. We sent §200.00 to Berry School in 1928, $10.00 to the Carr Creek Community Center, 860.00 towards Americanization work here, 850.00 to the International College at Springfield, Mass., $10.00 to the Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial Dormitory at Oxford College, Ohio, $10.00 to Tamassee, 810.00 to the Kate Duncan Smith School, sent a large box and 813.00 to Ellis Island, and presented a flag and staff to the Ravinia Civic Club, besides sending $25.00 to the Great Lakes Hospital for the Christ- mas celebration there. During the past three years we have collected and sent at various periods, sums, the total of which is 81,487.33, for nine "Chairs" in Constitution Hall, on a basis of a $5.00 per capita pledged of the number of members we had three years ago. Our "Chairs" are named as follows: North Shore Chapter, Maria Wilder Ragan, Laura Dayton Fessenden, Sarah Chandler Egan, Esther E. Wright, Adeline E. P. Cummings, Bertha Baker Green, Katherine Cropsey Leaming, Nellie Martin Seyfarth. The foregoing are the outstanding events of our Chapter life from year to year. There were many little charities and patriotic benevolences in our own community that were small in themselves, but which make a total that give us a comfortable feeling that we are doing our civic best to reflect credit upon the name we bear. We have always paid the state per capita tax asked and have responded as best we could to any demands upon us, we have also co-operated in many instances with other patriotic organizations in our midst and with very few exceptions have always been represented both at the Continental Congress and the State Conference. Our Real Daughter, Mrs. Maria Wilder Ragan, was born in Woodstock, Vermont, August 3, 1817, and died December 29, 1908, in Durham, New Hampshire. She came west in 1837 and married Lucious G. Green, who lived only a few months. In 1886 she married John G. Ragan, who lived about a year. In 1902 Mrs. Ragan visited her home town during "Old Home Week" where the local chapter gave a reception and tea in her honor. At Plymouth, where her father was the first settler, there was a celebration on "Old Home Day." The exercises were held on a platform built under an elm which was planted by Mrs. Ragan's father over one hundred years ago, and another reception was held in her honor. Mrs. Ragan's father, Jacob Wilder, was born in 1757 in Lancaster, Mass., and served during the entire war of the Revolution. Our Chapter Regents have been women of sterling character and worth, who have carried forward the work of the Chapter in such a man- ner as to make our record what it is, but who have been faithful mothers and citizens as wefl, without being famous. 260 Illinois State History At present we have ninety-two members. Our Chapter Regents have been as follows: Mrs. Laura Dayton Fessenden (founder) 1893-1895 Mrs. Sarah Chandler Egan 1895-1898 Miss Albina R. LaBar 1898-1901 Miss Henrietta Ord Flint 1901-1905 Mrs. Sarah Chandler Egan 1905-1910 Mrs. Bertha Baker Green 1910-1912 Mrs. Adeline E. P. Cummings 1912- (3 mo.) Mrs. Amanda Devin Buchanan 1912-1915 Mrs. Katherine Cropsey Learning 1915-1916 Mrs. Ethel Turnley Nichols 1916-1918 Mrs. Katherine Cropsey Leaming 1918-1920 Mrs. Nina Wright Winston 1920-1922 Mrs. Nellie Martin Seyfarth 1922-1924 Mrs. Elsie Robbins Phelps 1924-1926 Mrs. Zella Budd Lennington 1926-1928 Mrs. Alice Barnes Garnett 1928- EvA Egan Truax, Historimi BARBARA STANDISH CHAPTER HooPESTON, Illinois This chapter was organized on Sept. 8th, 1905 with twelve members as follows: Mary Hall Hamilton, Lillian Clark Warner, Eliza Lukens Williams, Jeanette Cory Chamberlain, Charlette Lee McFerren, Mary McVay Dunavan, Anna Dillon Williams, Fannie Clark Todd, Isadore Mc- Caughey, Eunice Safer Harry, Annie Coggshall Chace, Viola Cory Hanley. Mary Hall Hamilton having been appointed regent by Mrs. Fessen- den, state regent, named the following officers : Vice Regent, Anna Dillon Williams; Recording Secretary, Annie E. Chace; Registrar, Eliza Lukens Williams ; Treasurer, Fannie Clark Todd ; Historian, Eunice Safer Harry ; Chaplain, Jeanette Cory Chamberlain. On October 4th, 1905 the charter was issued to Barbara Standish chapter by the National Society and signed by President General Emily Nelson Ritchie McClain and countersigned by Laura Dayton Fessenden, State Regent of Illinois. This chapter was named for Barbara, the second wife of Miles Standish. This chapter grew as the years went by and has accomplished a great deal in way of Americanization, locating historic spots. Patriotic Education, National Defense and everything that the National Society stands for. Barbara Standish chapter meets the second Friday of each month beginning with September, by celebrating Constitution day and ending with the business meeting in May. As the chapter grew many new subjects were taken up and new work in many lines were begun. The chapter helped in their small way, to liquidate the debt on Memorial Continental Hall. Their donations were used to furnish Illinois Room at Washington, D. C. A handsome stone marker with bronze tablet attached stands at the west of the park on the Dixie Highway, the original Hubbard Trail. This marker was erected in memory of Gurdon S. Hubbard who burned the trail from Danville to Chicago in 1822, by Barbara Standish chapter dur- ing the regency of Mrs. E. J. Boorde. Daughters of the American Revolution 261 During the World War the chapter donated toward the Ambulence fund, made clothing for foreign children, knitted for soldiers and sailors and in fact responded to all calls from National Society in addition to furnishing from our own families sixteen enlistments in the war. Each Christmas the chapter donates fifty pair of stockings to the needy children of school age in Hoopeston. We also send generous amounts of money to some Southern school at that time. We have donated for a number of years to Martha Berry school, Carr Creek Community, Crossmore, Blackburn school, Student Loan fund, Caroline Scott Harrison, Ellis Island, and many others. Our chapter has contributed to Continental Hall Library, to Reci- procity committee. Girl Home Makers, Kenwood, and all requests have been responded to when possible. Barbara Standish has paid to Constitution Hall in the building, fifteen dollars per member and in that way have met our obligation to that project. We have at present, eighty-three members, the majority are active members. Our officers are elected every two years. The Regent, Recording Secretary, Registrar and Chaplain on the odd years and the Vice Regent, Treasurer, Historian on the even years. Mrs. E. J. Boorde gave 810.00 to George Rogers Clark celebration to be held in June and gave credit to Barbara Standish chapter. Thru the regent Hoopeston High schools have been supplied with the George Rogers Clark histories as supplementary history. Our chapter has been represented at National Congress several times and most every State Conference. Phoebe Rawlings Hutton, Historian THE REVEREND JAMES CALDWELL CHAPTER Jacksonville, Illinois Mrs. Julia Duncan Kirby, member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was, on the second of May, 1895, appointed a regent by the National Board of the D. A. R. and authorized to form a local chapter of the organization at Jacksonville, Illinois. On the twenty-third day of the following November, the first meeting for forming such a chapter, was held with the regent, officers elected and by-laws made. The organization was completed when, in May of the fol- lowing year, 1895, a charter was received and the Reverend James Cald- well Chapter became a branch of the National Society D. A. R. The name of the chapter was chosen by the first regent, Mrs. Julia Duncan Kirby, to honor her great grandfather, a fighting parson of re- nown who gave his life in service to the country during the war for Inde- pendence. The original members of the Reverend James Caldwell D. A. R. were the following : Mrs. Julia Duncan Kirby Mrs. Arabella Clement Kirby Miss Effie L. Epler Mrs. Edith Kirby Wilson Miss Fannie B. Frye Miss Elizabeth Pomeroy Kirby Mrs. Bessie McLaughlin Black Miss Eliza Kent Mrs. Elizabeth Sewell Barnes Miss Anna Morse Miss Grace Dummer Miss Minerva B. Scott Miss May Dummer Miss Mary E. Smith Mrs. Susan Brown Mrs. Almira Trabue Strawn Mrs. Matilda Beard Estes Miss Ellie John Trabue Mrs. Fannie Bancroft Weir 262 Illinois State History Of these original members there are seven living and of these, six are still members of the chapter. Miss Elizabeth P. Kirby is no longer connected with the local organization. Miss Effie L. Epler, still a member of this chapter, has held all the active offices of the chapter except that of treasurer, besides serving on important committees. Miss Epler was first State Librarian, serving for over three years, during which time she placed three hundred volumes and about thirty pamphlets in the Library of Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, D. C. She served on several state committees. Now she is vice-chairman of Memorial Continental Hall Library. Mrs. Bessie McLaughlin Black, at present a member of the chapter, has been vice-regent and regent. No office has been held by Miss Grace Dummer. Of the offices in the D. A. R. organization, Mrs. Wilson has held those of recording secretary, chaplain, treasurer, registrar and regent. Miss Ella John Trabue has held the offices of recording secretary, treasurer, chaplain, registrar and regent. Mrs. Fannie Bancroft Weir has been registrar, director, vice-regent and regent. The regents of the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter : Mrs. Julia Duncan Kirby 1896-1897 Mrs. Almira Trabue Strawn 1897-1898 Mrs. Fanine Bancroft Weir 1898-1900 Mrs. Edith Kirby Wilson 1900-1901 Mrs. Almira Trabue Strawn 1901-1902 Mrs. Lillian Woods King 1902-1904 Mrs. Alice Don Carlos Vogel 1904-1906 Mrs. Anna Farrell Crabtree 1906-1908 Mrs. Mabel Brown Waddell 1908-1910 Miss Effie L. Epler 1910-1912 Miss Annie Henrichson 1912-1913 Mrs. Lizzie Gregory Buff e 1913-1915 Mrs. Bessie McLaughlin Black 1915-1917 Miss Ellie John Trabue 1917-1919 Miss Sarah Maria Fairbank 1919-1922 Mrs. Saraiane Matthews Brown 1922-1924 Mrs. Jennie Roach Capps 1924-1926 Mrs. Fanita Weir Brockhouse 1926-1928 Mrs. Clara Gordon Havenhill 1928 Mrs. Julia Duncan Kirby, First Regent of the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R. of Jacksonville, Illinois, 1896. On May the second, 1895, the National Board of the Daughters of the American Revolution appointed Mrs. Julia Duncan Kirby a chapter regent authorized to form a local chapter of the D. A. R. at Jacksonville, Illinois. Mrs. Kirby had been admitted on February 7, 1895 as a member of the National Society, her National number being 7743. On her mother's side from a distinguished Revolutionary family, her father winning a brilliant record by his gallantry in the War of 1812, it was in her blood to be enthusiastic in the service of her country, its people and highest interests. She grew up in an atmosphere of public affairs in her father's home, as he was elected governor of the state and his home served at that time as the Governor's Mansion. Daughters of the American Revolution 263 She gloried with delight and pride over the achievements and suffer- ings of her mother's forebears during the memorable struggle made by the Colonies for independence. She was genuinely sympathetic toward all classes of people and all noble causes, and was ever ready with gener- ous words, hand and self-denying work to befriend and succor all who needed her help and to further every cause which aimed to improve and elevate society in the Church and in the State. When, therefore, the Daughters of the American Revolution began to organize, it was inevitable that she should throw her whole heart, tireless energy and wide influence towards the establishment and growth of the society. It was on Flag Day, June 14, 1895, that Mrs. Kirby opened her home, — The Old Duncan Home, — full of historic interest, to all Jacksonville women who might be eligible, to meet and talk over the forming of a local chapter of the D. A. R. On the following 23rd day of November, the first meeting was held with the regent. Officers were elected and by-laws made and accepted. During that winter most interesting monthly meet- ings of a patriotic nature were held, always at her home. It was not until May, 1926, however, that the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter received its charter and became a recognized chapter of the National Society, D. A. R. The name of the chapter was chosen in honor of the regent's great grandfather, who was a fighting parson of renown during the War of Independence, and whose life was sacrificed while in service for his country. In February, 1896, Mrs. Kirby attended the fifth Continental Congress of the D. A. R. at Washington. She returned to her home with added zeal and enthusiasm to make the local chapter one of the most active in the state. Again it was on Flag Day, just one year from the day of its origin, that the chapter held a large meeting with its regent, inviting all friends to join in the celebration of the one hundred and nineteenth anniversary of the adoption of the American flag by Congress. This proved to be the last meeting for the regent and her newly organized chapter. A fatal illness soon followed, and on July 5, 1896, her spirit took its flight, leaving her co-workers here inspired by the singleness and fervor of her devotion and example. Mrs. Julia Duncan Kirby was the daughter of Gov. Joseph Duncan and Elizabeth Caldwell Smith ; born at Jacksonville, Illinois, May 28, 1837; married Edward P. Kirby, Attorney, October 28, 1862; died Jack- sonville, in the home of her birth and marriage, July 5, 1896; no children. Gifted as sculptor and painter ; organizer and first regent of Rev. James Caldwell Chapter, D. A. R. at Jacksonville, Illinois. Member of Sorosis, Art Association and Congregational Church. Appointed State Chairman for "Daughters of 1812" shortly before her death; member "Colonial Dames" ; author of "Life of Gov. Joseph Duncan". Mrs. Edith Kirby Wilson, fourth Regent of the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter of Jacksonville, Illinois, 1900-01. During the year Mrs. Wilson served as Regent of the Chapter, "The American Monthly Magazine" and the "Spirit of '76," both Patriotic magazines, were placed upon the shelves of the Public Library, A prize was also offered to Eighth Grade and High School Students, of 810.00 each, for the best essay on American History of Revolutionary Times. On Washington's Birthday, the Chapter entertained with a Colonial Party of a very clearly defined type. An elaborate six o'clock dinner was 264 Illinois State History served to seventy guests. The menu was in strict accord with the Colonial air of the old "Col. Chambers" Home, where Miss Frances Hook was pre- siding and whose hospitality we enjoyed. The members and their guests were costumed in styles in vogue in Revolutionary Days, and there was a brilliant display of lace, velvet, powdered tresses and silver buckles. Fol- lowing the supper a delightful musical and literary program was given appropriate to the occasion, the evening ending in the Virginia Reel and Square Dances. The monthly meetings consisted of readings from "Stage Coach and Tavern Days", — also from the American Monthly Magazine. The membership was increased by seventeen, and the Chapter was represented at the Continental Congress in Washington by Mrs. Sam Osborne with Mrs. John E. Bradley as attendant. Mrs. Edith Kirby Wilson, daughter of Charles E. Ross and Catherine Wolcott Kirby, born July 14, 1872, at Jacksonville, Illinois. Married No- vember 24, 1898, to William Tulloch Wilson, Attorney. Three children: Hugh MinorWilson(M.D.) CatherineKirby Wilson Bullard (law), William Tulloch Wilson, Jr. (student). Served for Rev. James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R., as the first Corresponding Secretary ; later as Treasurer, Chap- lain, Registrar and Regent, Member of Congregational Church, Member of Sorosis (Literary Society). Almyra Trabue Strawn, Wife of Gates Strawn. Regent 1897-8 and again 1901-2. Was born in Meredosia, Illinois, Nov. 22, 1848, daughter of John Trabue and Caroline Fish, his wife, — both born in Kentucky 1814 and 1820, — and married in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, 1838. Her earliest ancestors in America were Huguenots who settled in Manakin Town, Virginia, in 1700. John and Caroline Trabue moved to Jacksonville in 1856. Mrs. Strawn was educated at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Academy. Was a member of the State Street Presbyterian Church. Was married to Gates Stra\\Ti in 1869, and they made Jacksonville their home. Studied Art at the Presbyterian Academy Studio. A water-color was selected to hang in the Library of the Illinois State Building of the World's Fair and received Honorable Mention. Was a member and President of the Jacksonville Sketch Club, member of Art Association of Jacksonville, of Sorosis of D. A. R. and Dickens Club. When the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter of D. A. R. was organized and chartered in 1896, Mrs. Strawn was Charter Member No. 9, and National No. 10998. At this organization meeting was elected Vice Regent, — Mrs. Kirby, its first Regent. Upon the death of Mrs. Kirby six months later, Mrs. Strawn was elected Regent for the term of 1897-8. During these years, the Chapter grew and made for itself a place in the community. Twelve new members were admitted from Jan. 1898 to Dec. 1898. The Chapter responded to all calls of State and National needs. "The American Monthly" and "The Spirit of '76", were placed in the Public LibrarJ^ The Chapter voted to offer a prize to the High School for the best essay on Patriotism. A contribution was made to the Atlanta Meadow Garden. Aid was promised Mr. Edward McConnell for the Army and Navy needs. All public days duly observed. Soldiers' graves visited on Decoration Day. A picture of "The Minute Man" was presented to the High School. At the May Meeting, 1898, it was decided to present our flag to Co. I., Fifth Regiment, 2nd Brigade, Illinois National Guards, — Capt. E. C. Vickrey of our city. Captain. At a large gathering in the Opera House, the flag was presented, and accepted with appropriate remarks by Daughters of the American Revolution 265 Capt. Vickrey. The accompanying Report of Capt. Vickrey's explains the subsequent history of this flag. At the June meeting, it was voted to send $15.00 to Capt. Vickrey of Co. I. At the Dec. Meeting, 1898, Mrs. Strawn ended her Regency of two and a half years. She presented the Society with her small silver "Baily Liberty Bell" she had used to call to order — with the wish that when the Chapter would grow to the need of a gavel, they would still cherish her little bell as a keepsake. In 1901-2, she was again elected Regent. In September, 1902, pam- phlets were read concerning old Fort Massac, — one of the most historic and most ancient spots in the West. The Chapter voted to assist in preservation of this site. A letter was received from Miss Mary Desha, Washington, stating a site for the Memorial Hall had been purchased by the National Society and asking the Chapter to aid in building. The book, "Historic Morgan," written by Mr. Charles Eames, was presented to the Chapter by Mrs. Eames and Miss Susan Hall. The Membership of the Chapter at this time comprised eighty-three names with many interested prospects. In April, 1898, Company I of the Fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry was preparing to go to Chicamauga Park, Georgia, one of the United States training camps during the Spanish-American War. Mrs. Gates Strawn, Regent, representing the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented to Company I this flag. We took the flag South with us, and during the War it was used at General Ernst's headquarters at Chicamauga Park. General Ernst was in command of the First Brigade, First Division of the First Army Corps, of which the Fifth Illinois Infantry was a part. At the close of the War the flag was returned to Edwin C. Vickery, and he returned it to the Daughters of the American Revolution for pres- ervation, together with this short history. Rev. James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R. Fannie Bancroft Weir (Mrs. Miller) Regent, 1898-1900. As a charter member and Third Regent of this Chapter, formed in 1896, it is a great pleasure to briefly review the events of those early years. At this time the membership list was between fifty and sixty. Monthly Meetings were held at the homes of the various members. Papers were read upon historical subjects, dealing with Revolutionary times, or per- taining to the objects for which the society was formed. Recitations were given, and vocal and instrumental music of a high order was always avail- able. During this period markers and tablets were placed over the graves of our two Revolutionary soldiers, the first ones to be marked in Morgan County. Flag Day was always observed by a picnic, music and appropriate addresses. Washington's Birthday was observed by holding a colonial party, members and guests in colonial dress, music, dancing the minuet, Virginia Reel and other dances of the period lent merriment to the occasion, and the celebration closed with a bounteous repast, served at midnight. Continental Memorial Hall was being built at this time, and a benefit party was given at the home of the Regent. Several hundred invitations were issued and the enthusiastic response was such that a considerable sum was sent to Continental Hall. 266 Illinois State History A Chapter Flag, a colonial one, which had been presented to Captain Vickery, when our local militia entered the Spanish War, was returned to us at this time and is held and preserved as a sacred relic. All requests from State and National Boards were promptly met and contributions were sent to many departments of our National work. Autobiography Fannie Bancroft of Jacksonville, Illinois, born Jacksonville, Illinois. Daughter of Horace Bancroft and his wife, Elizabeth Bull, Root. Desc. from Lieut. Samuel Bancroft, Joseph Ashley, Capt. Thomas Bull, Daniel Hubbard, Colonial and Revolutionary soldiers. Fannie Bancroft m. Miller Weir Jan. 2, 1882. b. Greenville, Ky. Ex. National Bank Examiner, Manager of Bank, Dept. of Equitable Bond and Mortgage Co., Chicago, Illinois. Life member of the Sons of the Revolu- tion. Fannie B. Weir member: Charter member of Rev. James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R., Charter Member Woman's Club and Ex-President, Mem. Dist. Federation, Ch. of First Organization of Rep. Women of Mor- gan Co., Mem. Morgan Co. Historical Soc, Mem. League of Women Voters. Residence 1203 W. State St., Jacksonville, Illinois and Epworth Heights, Ludington, Mich. Mrs. Lillian Osborne King, Regent of the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R. 1902-1904. As the regents of the early days recall the work of this chapter, there was litle accomplished compared with that of today. The social life of yesterday — our day, — has become the real life of accomplishment of the regents of today. Mrs. King's term of office was ushered in by entertaining our charm- ing state regent, Mrs. Deere, and her secretary. Miss Gould, with a lunch- eon, at which Mrs. Deere delivered an address on the work of the D. A. R. Another delightful event was the day spent with one of our non- resident daughters, Mrs. Brakefield of Griggsville. The outstanding social event was the meeting of the patriotic women of the two cities, Springfield and Jacksonville, in the old home of Abraham Lincoln, to pay tribute to his memory on his birthday anniversary. The Jacksonville chapter took with them stories of their own little town, whose happenings were intermingled with the history of Springfield where Lincoln then lived. A few extracts from the address delivered by your regent at that time will show there was something accomplished by our chapter aside from social functions. Washington's Birthday was always celebrated by teas and old time parties. On one occasion the money received in this way was used for the purchase of the picture, "The Minute Men" for the new High School building, just completed. At another time a donation was given toward a memorial avenue connecting Monticello, the home of Jefferson, with the University of Virginia ; also one to the Memorial Con- tinental Hall in Washington. The marking of Revolutionary soldiers' graves was another work accomplished. Our literary work of the year was devoted to the study of local history and as a result a prize of $25.00 was offered to the public school pupils for the best paper on local history. While our aim as Daughters of the American Revolution is always to promote patriotism along all lines, and to honor our ancestors who so bravely defended our rights to our pioneer homes and our free country Daughters of the American Revolution 267 yet with it must be the realization, not who our Great Grandfathers were, but who and what are we. Lillian Woods Osborne King served as Regent of the Rev. James Cald- well chapter from Jan. 1902 to Jan. 1905. Was born in Franklin, 111., moved to Jacksonville when very young, and has spent her life in Jack- sonville. Her father, Abram C. Woods, was of lineal descent from John Woods, who served as Captain during Revolutionary War and enilsted at Wilke County, Georgia. His father also served in the Revolutionary War. They were of Anglo-Scotch-Irish extraction. The American family sprang from one John Woods, son of an English trooper who came to Ireland and was in the Army of Invasion of Oliver Cromwell in 1614. Her mother. Susan Dugger was descended on her father's side from Pierre Daguerre, a Frenchman, who came to America when Gen. Lafayette established a regiment of French soldiers and fought during the Revolutionary War, later living in Virginia. Susan Dugger, on her mother's side was a grand- daughter of Wm. McAdams, who enlisted in the Revolution at Hawsfield, Orange Co., N. C, and was in active service more than two years. Lillian W. 0. King first married Samuel Deweese Osborne, of Revo- lutionary ancestry, being descended from Thomas K. Osborne, who en- listed from Mecklinberg Co., Virginia. Samuel D. and Lillian W. Osborne had one son, Marcy Woods Osborne. After Mr. Osborne's death, his widow married James Taylor King. Mrs. Alice Don Carlos Vogel, Regent of the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R., 1904-1908. At the monthly meetings of Mrs. Vogel's regency, papers were pre- pared and read by the members, on subjects of historical events in early American History. During her regency a prize was offered to members of the High School League, for the best essay on a subject of local interest. Mrs. Alice Don Carlos Vogel is a daughter, granddaughter and great granddaughter of Methodist clergymen, wife of a Civil War veteran, a college graduate, later pursuing desultory studies abroad. Address : 32 8th Place, Long Beach, California. Anna Farrell Crabtree, Regent. Rev. James Caldwell Chapter, D. A. R. 1906-1908. In October, 1907, during her term of office, the State Meeting of D. A, R. Chapters was held in Jacksonville. Born January 19, 1871, (in the house where she now lives), daughter of Felix Grundy and Anna Epler Far- rell. Graduated, Jacksonville Female Academy, 1890. Graduated, Con- servatory of Music, 1892. Member of State Street Presbyterian Church. Married Edgar Erman Crabtree, August 20, 1896. Residence, 605 West State Street, Jacksonville, Illinois. Mabel Brown Waddell, Regent. Rev. James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R., 1908-1910. Born May 31, 1873, daughter of Geo. Wyckoff and Evelyn Fairbank Brown. Graduated Jacksonville Female Academy, 1893. Married Frank J. Waddell August 15, 1900. Member National Society Patriots and Founders. Wednesday class, Congregational Church. Residence No, 2 Duncan PL, Jacksonville, Illinois. Miss Effie L. Epler, Regent of the Reverend James Caldwell Chap- ter D. A. R., 1910-1912. During Miss Epler's regency the chapter presented a large American flag to Nichols Park authorities at a celebration held there on the Fourth of July. Two floats were furnished by the Chapter at a civic parade, one 268 Illinois State History representing George Rogers Clark taking old Kaskaskia, the other, Betsy Ross making the first American flag. Miss Effie L. Epler is a native of Jacksonville, Illinois, a graduate of Jacksonville Female Academy, of St. Mary's Hall, Burlington, Uew Jersey, a student at Illinois College specializing in modern languages, a translator and writer of special articles, member of the Society of Colonial Dames, of the American Association of University Women. Miss Annie Henrichson. Regent of the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R., 1912-1913. Mrs. Lizzie Gregory Buffe. Regent of the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R., 1913-1915. The outstanding event of Mrs. Buffe's regency was the placing of a bronze tablet on the front of the county court house in Jacksonville in memory of Revolutionary soldiers buried in Morgan county. Mrs. Bessie McLaughlin Black. Regent Reverend James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R., 1915-1917. On September 28, 1915, the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter, D. A. R. began its years activities with a luncheon at the Colonial Inn, Sixty-five members being present, happy and enthusiastic. After the luncheon everyone sang the Old Morgan County Song. In an.swer to the roll call each member had been asked to show some treasured relic and to give its life history. As a result a great many interesting articles were exhibited and historic facts about them were related. Among the articles exhibited was a plate owned by Mrs. W. T. Wilson, one from a set of dishes used in the Van Fleck home at Kinderhook, N. Y., when Gen. Burgoyne was en- tertained there at about the time of the Battle of Saratoga, another showed an embroidered bed spread (Sue Fox) made in 1830, a letter writ- ten by Aaron Burr (Miss Epler), and Knives used by Washington and Lafayette (Mrs. Barr) were shown. Ten meetings were held through the year. Chapter members showed great interest in the programs which had for its general topic for the year, "Colonial Literature," and very fascinating it proved. Ten new members were added to the chapter. Money was contributed to the Con- tinental Hall fund ($25.00), to Southern School (S20.00), and to Passa- vant Hospital ($50.00). The chapter and its guests to the number of one hundred and fifty celebrated Flag Day at the beautiful home of Mr. Gates Strawn on June 14, our National Flag Day. The regent recalled to the assembled guests, the fact that eighteen years before this Mrs. Gates Strawn, then chapter regent, had presented a silk flag to Co. I, 5th Regiment on the eve of its departure for the Spanish Front, Cuba, and after the War Co. I had given us back this flag which we use today. Peacock Inn. Regent, Mrs. Black. The first meeting of the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter, D. A. R. for the year 1916 was held at the Peacock Inn where a delicious luncheon was served at one o'clock. Between fifty and sixty members of the chapter and a few guests were seated in groups of six, a happy picturesque com- pany. Th(> minutes were read and accepted. Five names were announced for membership; then followed the annual roll call, this year the responses to be "Bits of Family Tradition." All the responses were full of zest, some told spicy anecdotes, some told bits of family history, others told quaint family customs, all bespoke friendship. Oiii- i)'i-ogram committee planned through the year that once a month we should have a journey along some "Historic Highway'" of America. Six afUM-noons we have journeyed with most interesting leadei's, the best Dauchters of the American Revolution 269 of traveling companions, and most comforting refreshments at the finish. There have been two business meetings and three social affairs, eleven meetings in all. Eleven members have been added to our numbers, two of whom were transferred. One has passed out of our daily lives, but not from our "hearts and memories — Cornelia Smith Sanders will always live with us enshrined in her garden of flowers, sweet gentleness, kind deeds, and generous thoughts for everyone." A copy of Gilbert Stuart's "Washington"' was presented to the David Prince School as an incentive for selling Red Cross Seals. Definite action was taken that the monument for the Civil War Veterans be placed where the old soldiers wished, in the Public Square. The bird conservation re- port was read and accepted The year was as a whole happy and enthusiastic. Tasks were faith- fully performed, showing a warm, kindly, harmonious feeling permeating the chapter. Bessie McLaughlin Black, daughter of Rev. James McLaughlin (son of Hugh McLaughlin and Margaret Forbis both of Hudson, N. Y.) and Frances Kirby (William 6, Elisha 5, Jonathan 4, John 3, Joseph 2, John 1) (Frances Kirby was the daughter of Rev. William Kirby of Middle- town "Upper House" — and Hannah McClure Wolcott, — daughter of Elisha Wolcott and Rachel McClure, daughter of Rev. David McClure, D. D., of East Windsor, Conn.) was born in Red Bluff, California, the daughter of a Presbyterian home missionary ; the family returned to Illinois after the death of James McLaughlin in 1870 ; educated in local schools; taught in public schools; was married to Dr. Carl E. Black in 1889 ; is charter member of Rev. James Caldwell Chapter, D. A. R. ; for nearly ten years has been chairman of Tablet committee, organized to raise the money to purchase Gov. Joseph Duncan's colonial home for chapter house; Rev. James Caldwell Chapter house was purchased for cash six months after the money campaign was undertaken, — and five thousand dollars was spent for installing marble panels in the Tablet Room. Ellie John Trabue. Regent, 1917-19. Was born in Meredosia, Illinois, 1855, daughter of John Trabue and Caroline Fish, his wife, — both born in Kentucky, 1814-1820, and were married in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, 1838. In 1856, they moved to Jackson- ville, Illinois, to make their home. Her earliest ancestors in America were Huguenots who settled in Manakin Town, Virginia, in 1700. Ellie Trabue was educated at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Academy, graduating in 1874. Later studied Art at the Art Institute in Chicago, and with Wil- liam Chase in Philadelphia and New York. Was Charter Member of Rev. James Caldwell Chapter, D. A. R., No. 8, and National No. 10997. Sister to Almyra Trabue Strawn, Regent of D. A. R. in 1897-8, and again in 1901-2. Was elected Regent, 1917-19. Later served as Registrar and Recording Secretary. One of the Board to purchase the Gov. Duncan home for the Chapter House, and later Director. Member of Art Associ- ation, Jacksonville, Sorosis, P. E. O., D. A. R., Morgan County Historical Society and others. Going into office at the high tide of war work, the Regent had about her a wonderful group of women, unselfish and devoted. When the Red Cross organized for war work, the D. A. R. made a large Red Cross flag to hang in front of the entrance to the building. At the residence of Gates Strawn and the Regent, a large room was fitted as a work room and for nearly two years — Summer and Winter — fifteen or more devoted D. A. R.'s worked on pajamas, children's clothes or whatever they were asked 270 Illinois State History to do. We did our quota for the Red Cross whenever called upon. We knitted socks and sweaters, held rummage sales, bought bonds and Liberty Loans, answered the Conservation Calls, and had a Bird Concert in the Public School for the benefit of the pupils, sold Chicken Buttons, — S50.00 worth, — Belgium flowers for the benefit of Belgium babies. Buttons from the coats of Crippled Belgian Soldiers, (Battle of Yser, 1914, Arabinoir Regiment), contributed to the rebuilding of the village of Tilloloy — $75.00, — adopted two French war orphans, — one by the Chapter and one by the Regent. Roll of Honor pins were given several of our Chapter members for war work. Contributions to the State Ambulance for Soldiers were made. Also to Frances Vigo Chapter to restore W. H. Harrison's Man- sion, to Mountain Schools, (Tamassee, Walhalla). A sepia print of Gil- bert Stuart's Washington was presented to David Prince School. A beau- tiful float was furnished to appear in the parade arranged for the Me- morial Day Pageant. On June 14th, a Community Sing was given on Illinois College Campus as a patriotic inspiration, and was a splendid success. The Regent went as State Delegate to Moline and also to the Congress at Washington. Eighty dollars was contributed for a French orphan by Frank Strawn. All our outing cloth for pajamas was given by Gates Strawn. Many generous friends assisted in smaller ways, but were none the less important and appreciated. Twenty new members were welcomed into the Chapter during the year. On Feb. 25th, a delightful dinner was given at the Colonial Inn for the D. A. R. and guests. The guest of honor was our State Regent, Mrs. Hanley. As requested by the State Regent, a picture was taken of the Chapter at work in the Regent's home, and forwarded with our State Report. No Regent can have more beautiful memories of unselfish devotion and faithful service to her country and her D. A. R. than shown by the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter. Home of Gales Strawn where D. A. II. met to sew for War Work, 1917-19. Daughters of the American Revolution 271 Sarah Maria Fairbank. Regent of the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R., 1919-1922. That the chapter might hold property it was incorporated in 1920. The outstanding event of Miss Fairbank's regency was the purchase, in 1920, for 811,000, of the Governor Joseph Duncan residence for our Chap- ter House. 179 memorial tablets, bringing in 85,335.23, were installed. Invested for Chapter House endowment fund, 83,181.58. All cash trans- actions amounting to 819,516.81. Dedication and keys of Chapter House turned to incoming regent, Mrs. Barr Brown, Jr., Flag Day, 1922. Ellen Hardin Walworth Chapter, C. A. R. organized 1921. Established custom of ex-regents serving as hostesses, Washington's Birthday, 1921. By-laws revised dues raised to 84.00. Officers term changed from one (1) to two (2) years. Chapter second time hostess State Conference, 1921. Conference presented Ellen Hardin Walworth Tablet to Chapter House. Sarah Maria Fairbank born 22nd November 1861, Concord, Illinois. Daughter of Daniel Wilder Fairbank and Sarah (Epler) Fairbank. At- tended graded public schools, Jacksonville. Graduated Young Ladies Atheaneum, 1881, Jacksonville. Graduated Brown's Business College, 1882, Jacksonville. Attended Wellesley College, 1882-1884. Lived Ger- many, England, Switzerland 1905, India 1905-1906, Paris 1907-1909. Chairman 20th District State Centennial Committee, Woman'sClubs,1917- 1918. Regent Reverend James Caldwell Chapter, 1919-1922. State Vice- Chairman Patriotic Education Committee, 1923-1925. State Chairman Patriotic Education Committee 1927-1929. Member of Ladies Education Society founded 1833. Wednesday Class American Association Univer- sity Women, Congregational Church. Address 216 Caldwell St., Jack- sonville, Illinois. National Number 27544. Chapter Number 52. Mrs. Sarajane Matthews Brown. (Mrs. Wm. Barr Brown, Jr.) Re- gent of the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter, D. A. R. 1922-1924. During this term of office the Dedication of the Duncan Memorial Chapter House took place. Substantial improvements were made by means of entertainments. The Ellen Hardin Walworth Chapter, C. A. R. received its recognition papers and became an interested addition. The Chapter became affiliated with the Inner Circle, promoting all patriotic observances. Ten new members were added to the chapter roll. Mrs. Sarajane Matthews Browm, born February 14, 1880, near Mer- ritt, Illinois. Daughter of James Retter Matthews and Nancy Lee Hitt Matthews. Family moved to Jacksonville, 1888. Attended public schools. Graduated Illinois Conservatory of Music, 1899. Studied voice training in American Conservatory, Chicago. Continued this in New York, in Paris, France, one year a pupil of Jean De Reszke. Married Wm. Barr Brown, Jr. Oct. 6, 1909. Regent Rev. James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R. 1922-1924. President Jacksonville Woman's Club, 1928. Member of Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority. Address, 1 Duncan Place, Jacksonville, 111. Chapter D. A. R. No. 52. Mrs. Jennie Roach Capps. Regent of the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter, 1924-1926. The outstanding event of Mrs. Capps' regency was to have patriotic subjects, given by professional speakers, and members were allowed to bring guests to these programs. Duncan Garden was landscaped, "Janice Meredith" and "America" were presented as patriotic films and the fir.st "Defense Day" was made 272 Illinois State History notable by the regent bringing together all patriotic organizations of the county in the largest celebration of its kind in Jacksonville. The chapter unveiled two beautiful tablets during Centennial year — a marble tablet at the birthplace of Ellen Hardin Walworth and a granite boulder at the home of Gov. Joseph Duncan. The regent and vice-regent, Mi's. Brockhouse, assisted in the erecting of fifteen markers in Morgan County. The chapter constitution was changed to provide for eight directors instead of four to handle the affairs and funds of a growing chapter. It was Mrs. Capps' privilege as regent to present the name of Mrs. Henry English as State Librarian at the State Conference. Having Mrs. English as the chapter registrar much research work was done. Morgan County Marriage Records from 1827 to 1860 were bound and presented to Centennial Hall. Jacksonville Centennial Commission, 1825 to 1895, chronologically arranged, was also sent to Washington at the request of the state chairman of genealogical research committee. While regent, Mrs. Capps was requested by the program committee to present ''Daughters of Yesterday and Today," a history of the organ- ization of the D. A. R. and the work of the Daughters today. Eight C. A. R. members were transfered into the chapter as Daughters. Among valued gifts were "Hardin's Light Guards," 1861, and a Cavalry "Guide On" (flag), used until tattered and torn and repaired by the government, a beautiful emblem of service presented on Flag Day, 1925, by Capt. Kirby. During the past years much publicity has been given to the flag and its correct use, — placing in all the schools copies of rules regarding the flag and speaking on the misuse of the flag. Jennie Margaret Roach, daughter of George Bradley and Lida Cups Roach, born in Lafayette, Indiana, March 8, 1880. Graduated from Lafayette High School, 1898. Majored in Expression, Music and His- tory — Jessie French School of Expression. After teaching two years was married to Herbert Joseph Capps, Oct. 1, 1903. One daughter, Mrs. Margaret Capps Corbridge, one son, Herbert J. Capps, Jr. Has always been an active member of Grace Methodist Church, serv- ing in several official capacities. During the War served as Chairman of Registration. Served as Sec'y and Treas. of the Morgan County Anti- Tuberculosis League, a Director for ten years. Was president of the 2nd Ward Parent-Teachers' Ass'n for three years. Held several offices in the Woman's Club — at present, Vice-President. Was Sec'y of the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter D. A. R. for two years (during the War), served as Vice-Regent, two years, as Regent, two years, as Treas. of the Tablet Committee for the past nine years and for the last two years chairman of the Program Committee, a member of the State Flag Committee for two years. Always interested in patriotic and civic affairs. Address : 620 W. College Ave. Rev. James Caldwell Chapter. Regent (1926-28) Fanita Weir Brock- house (M. E. P.). The activities of the D. A. R. are broadening every year. Besides genealogical research, preservation of historic spots and valuable records, this organization has recently been urged by President Coolidge to inves- tigate and become familiar with State and Federal issues to determine whether or not the bills uphold our Constitutional ideals. The Regent co-operated with the National Defense Committee by presenting the issues to the members and by advocating addresses upon Daughters of the American Revolution 273 National Defense. Followed all requests of State Regent in regard to Naval Appropriation Bill and other Bills as requested. Meetings were held every month at the Chapter House. The Presi- dent General, Mrs. Brosseau, urged study of the ideals of our Constitution in patriotism, education, immigration. Foreign Relations and National Defense and our programs included addresses upon these subjects by noted speakers. Musical numbers were given by members of the College faculties. The sesqui-centennial of Independence Day was observed June 28th, 1927. This was sponsored by our Chapter, the Chamber of Commerce, Legion and all citizens co-operating. Washington and Lincoln's birthdays were celebrated. Fitting ob- servance of Memorial Day and Armistice Day was made. Flag Codes were distributed and talks were made in Public Schools upon Flag eti- quette by Chapter members. In Nov, 1926 the Chapter entertained the members of the State Board with a dinner at the Chapter House and Banquet at the Colonial Inn. Rev. James Caldwell Chapter in Nov. 1927 was hostess to the Chap- ters of the Sixth Division. Round Table discussion, led by the Regents, was held at Chapter House followed by luncheon at Colonial Inn. Short talks were made by Officers and Chairman. This was the largest division meeting held during the year. In 1927 a large sum was expended in redecorating and remodeling our audience room. Several new tablets were placed on the walls of the Chapter House during this period. Biographies of Morgan County pioneers compiled by the Chapter were sent to Memorial Continental Hall Library. Old Bible records and old Wills, old cemetery records, "History of First Bank in Illinois" sent to Continental Hall Library. Two chairs were taken in Constitution Hall, one by Chapter and one by a member. The Chapter paid S20.00 toward a platform chair and paid for foundation feet. Donations were sent to Illinois' real daughter, Mrs. Catherine Dartt. Among the gifts to the Chapter were $2,000.00 to be added to the Gates Strawn Endowment fund and a platform for the Chapter audience room. These were given by a member. Our membership was about 224 and the expenditures including main- tenance of Chapter House, dues and assessments amounted to approx- imately $1,400.00 yearly. All obligations paid with balance on hand May, 1928. Autobiography Fanita Weir Brockhouse, born Jacksonville, Illinois. Daughter of Fannie B. Weir and Miller Weir, desc. from Capt. Wm. Ashley, Capt. Thomas Bull, David Weir, Lieut. Samuel Bancroft, Wm. Weir, John Miller, Daniel Hubbard, Colonial and Revolutionary soldiers, also desc. from the DeVeres of England and Scotland. Fanita Weir Brockhouse m. Edward P. Brockhouse, Oct. 14, 1909. Children — Ursula Weir and Aubrey DeVere. Member — Rev. James Caldwell Chapter, D. A. R. (Ex Regent, St. Chairman Int. Nat. Rel. (1927-28) Morgan Co. Historical Soc. League of W. Voters, Woman's Club, etc. Residence, 1203 W. State St. Jacksonville, Illinois. 274 Illinois State History LOUIS JOLIET CHAPTER JoLiET, Illinois Louis Joliet Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution, organized January 27, 1911, at Joliet, Illinois. Charter Members 26397 Ehzabeth Truby Beattie 63996 Lyra Brown *70772 Anna Louise Smith *72493 Julia M. M. Montzheimer *73958 Belle M. Watson 75585 Ardelia Roper Olden 78286 Antoinette Warden Peck *78536 Minnie M. Courtney *78541 Alice Truby Miller 79418 Charlotte Hill Gerlach *80677 Harriett Alice Talcott *81565 Olive Ferriss *83485 Ida Benedict Foster *76897 Ella Mason Wilson 58732 Effie M. McKindlay 59775 Anna M. McKeage *84773 Jessie Hays Pears 84774 Luella J. G. Westphal *84994 Mary E. Johnston 58725 Kate Stella Barr 85307 Nannie Mer Buck * 85308 Myrtle Harbour Cohenour 85309 Nellie F. Davis * 853 10 Sarah Davis *85311 Emily A. Gaskill =^•85312 Kate Parker Hart *85313 Alfreda Longley Mason 85314 Gladys M. Moore 85315 Mabelle Moore * 853 16 Alice Gary Storm 85317 Marcia J. Foss VanDyke *40276 Caroline Hurd Brown 85759 Caroline Woodhull Jacobs 86008 Charlotte Gilette Carson 86009 Villa Cole Case *86010 Jennie M. Stevens *86203 Mabel Cheesebro *86568 Minnie Hewes Baker *87097 Ida Lucy Cutler 87602 Emily Sage Chadwick *87603 Lois P. Bowen Davidson *87604 Anna Dunlop Houston *87605 Attie Starr Relyea 88829 Alice J. Godfrey Burroughs =^88830 Bardie L. Dickinson 88831 Emma Godfrey Potter *89529 Rachel 0. Bruce 89530 Edith Arvilla Godfrey *89531 Julia Godfrey Lord This Chapter is named for the French-Canadian explorer, Louis Joliet, who, in 1673, accompanied by Pere Marquette, crossed Lake Michigan from Michilimackinac to Wisconsin, then by way of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers to the Mississippi. The voyagers proceeded down that stream to latitude 34 degrees. Returning they entered the Illinois river and Joliet continued by way of that river and its tributaries to Chicago. Again crossing Lake Michigan, he returned to Montreal. Of the many spots named for Joliet at that time, "Joliet Mound" situated a little south and west of the city of JoHet alone retained the name. Charter Officers Regent, Lyra Brown ; Vice Regent, Kate Stella Barr ; Secretary, Belle W. Watson; Registrar, Ardelia Roper Olden; Treasurer, Ella Mason Wil- son; Historian, Minnie M. Courtney. *Stil-l members in 1928. Daughters of the American Revolution 275 The Louis Joliet Chapter of JoHet, Illinois, was organized January 27, 1911, with Miss Lyra Brown, afterwards married to Benjamin Olin, as Regent. She served only one year, resigning to become State Treasurer in 1912, Mrs. Lyra Brown Olin was born in Oneonta, Otsego County, New York, May 29, 1851. She was a direct descendant of Roger Williams. She died in Joliet, Illinois, October, 1927. She was always very much interested in the chapter which she worked so hard to organize and at her death left to the chapter by her will, 81,000 to be held in trust by a special committee until such time as the chapter can provide a Chapter House. Mrs. Lyra nn.wn Olin Sccoud Regent — Mrs. Minnie M, Courtney, 1912-1915. Within this period our chapter gave funds toward the bust of Mary Washington to be placed in Memorial Con- tinental Hall and $35,00 was sent from our young chapter to help pay for the Hall, and our Vice Regent, Kate Stella Barr, was appointed a member of the Memorial Continental Hall Committee, Colonial history was studied and our chapter participated in the raising of the flag by the state D, A, R. at Starved Rock, September 6, 1913. The chapter presented a large Betsy Ross flag to the Joliet High School and a peace flag was placed in the children's room of the Joliet Public Library and markers were placed at the graves of three soldiers of the Revolutionary War, Charles Denning, at Mokena, 111. ; John Cook, in Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, 111., and William Hev/es, at Crete, 111. A handsome Betsy Ross flag was presented to the chapter by the organizing Regent, Mrs, Olin. The membership of the chapter at the close of Mrs, Courtney's term as Regent was 82, Third Regent— Mrs, Jessie H, Pears, 1915-1917. In this Regent's term of office our chapter began its practice of sending money to Mountain schools and also to the local Public Health Council. Also the chapter be- gan the practice of sending a committee to the Court House when foreign- ers were being naturalized, the purpose being to make the ceremony more impressive by presenting each new citizen with an American flag as the object of his new allegiance. The chapter met as the guest of Mrs. McGowan, the superintendent of the Soldiers' Widows' Home in Wilmington, where we had as a guest of honor a resident of the Home who was a Real Daughter, Clarissa Rena McManners, a daughter of John McManners who served as a private in Col. Hoyt's regiment, Putnam City Division. Conn, She was born in Or- leans County, N. Y„ March 29, 1834, came to Illinois Sept, 27, 1849, was admitted to the Home, April 17, 1916 and died there May 21, 1916, and is buried at Henry, Illinois, 1000 posters were procured which had the Flag Law printed on them, to be presented to each child on entering the 7th grade in Will County schools. Our chapter printed a small book on the life of Conrad Will for whom Will County was named and placed a copy in the Public Library and also had a tablet to his memory placed on the Will County Court House, The Louis Joliet chapter entered as a unit in the newly formed chap- ter of the Red Cross organization and Mrs, Olin was appointed by the Regent to take charge of the work, beginning June 19, 1917, and also it 276 Illinois State History was ordered that refreshments be dispensed with at our meetings and the money thus saved be devoted to Red Cross work. Fourth Regent— Mrs. Alfreda L. Mason, 1917-1919. This being the period of the World War, was also the period of our most strenuous ac- tivities. Such activities consisting of much knitting by the members, resulting in 149 finished garments, the cost of yarn being provided by contributions of 50 cents per member and we also purchased a Liberty bond with our funds and in January, 1918, we held a memorial service for Dr. William Harwood and Christy Douglas of our community who had made the supreme sacrifice in the World War in France. A service flag with 33 stars was given and dedicated by our historian, Miss Hattie L. Adams. In fact our work both as individual members and also as an organized body was so varied and so extensive as to defy enumeration but may be summed up by saying that we did our best "To keep the Home Fires burn- ing till the boys came home." Our membership had grown to 97 enrolled. Fifth Regent — Mrs. Alice Gary Storm, 1919-1920. Our historian re- ported that she had secured a copy of the Booklet, Juliet and Joliet and had forwarded same to the state historian. Blanks were prepared to be filled out with the records of all Louis Joliet Chapter boys who had served dur- ing the World War, and they are to be bound and preserved. The flag committee presented a flag code to each school in Joliet with the request to the teachers to use same. Sixth Regent— Mrs. C. W. Brown, 1920-1921. The chapter did quite a good deal of sewing for the Public Health Council, besides furnishing soups and jellies and increasing our efforts in behalf of the schools and colleges recommended by the National Board. A tree was planted in the Court House yard and a bronze tablet placed to honor the memory of a Joliet citizen. Captain William E. Harwood, M. D., who died in France, January 4, 1918. Seventh Regent— Mrs. Edward Corlett, 1921-1923. Within this period patriotic slides were purchased for use in the local theaters and schools. The chapter dues were raised from $3.00 to $5.00. On October 22, 1921, the Regents of the Chapters in the Fourth Division were our guests at a luncheon. The Divisional meetings were the outcome of a Reciprocity luncheon given October 25, 1919, when Mrs. Alice Cary Storms was Regent. A beautiful large flag was presented to the chapter by our valued member, Marie Antionette McGowan and the chapter gave a large flag to the Morning Star Mission. Copies of a letter of Louis Joliet were framed and presented to the Joliet Public Library and to the Joliet Township High School and the Illi- nois State Historical Society. Mrs. Frank H. Keith, 1923-1926. The Joliet Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 150th anniversary of the passing of Marquette and Joliet through our locality at a large open air fete. Our Chapter aided by pre- senting a living picture of "Betsy Ross Making the Flag." We marched several times in the G. A. R. parade on Memorial Day. We have also visited the Women's Prison, giving the women therein small silk flags. Our D. A. R. room is filled with objects of historical value and rare relics. The collection of Lineage Books is nearly complete — 82 volumes— and we have a standing order for all subsequent volumes. In 1925 we entertained the State Conference. At this time a gavel, made from wood taken from the site of Old Fort Nonsense, Joliet, was presented to Mrs. Charles E. Herrick, State Regent. Daughters of the American Revolution 27Y Our Constitution Hal! Fund was started in 1926 and the first year's quota was fully paid — S690.00. Ninth Regent — Attie Starr Relyea, 1926-1928. Our main activity in this period was to finish the task of raising sufficient funds to meet our full quota of the Constitution Hall Building fund which amount was based on a membership of 132 and was fully met to the amount of S2,070. We also met in full our apportionments for State and National obliga- tions and did not neglect any work that we had previously been in the habit of doing and also took over several new activities. It was within this period that our organizing Regent, Mrs. Lyra Brown Olin passed away from earth and bequeathed by her will the sum of 81,000 to our chapter toward a building fund which she felt to be a necessity of the near future. Our membership was 152 at the close of this term. From its begin- ning in 1911 The Louis Joliet Chapter has been represented at all of the National and State meetings and also it has met all money obligations asked of us for National and State uses. The Louis Joliet Chapter has paid for 9 chairs in Continental Hall which bear the following names : No. 1. Louis Joliet Chapter ; No. 2, Mrs, Lyra Brown Olin ; No. 3, Mrs. Attie Starr Relyea ; No. 4, Mrs. Julia Smith Barber; No. 5, Mrs. Maria Truby and Marshall Truby; No. 6, Mrs. Eliza- beth Truby Beattie; No. 7, Mrs. Ella Mason Wilson; No. 8, Mrs. Hattie Adams Keith ; No. 9, Mrs. Grace Shumway. Tenth Regent— Mrs. Anna D. Houston, 1928-. The period of Mrs. Houston's Regency has just begun at the time of this record's closing, but much activity along social and patriotic lines is confidently expected. (Mrs. Grant) Anna D. Houston — 1895, B. L. Northwestern Univer- sity, Phi Beta Kappa; 1897, married to Dr. Grant Houston; 1898-1899. President of Tuesday Literary Club; 1902-1903, President Joliet Federa- tion of Women's Clubs; 1910, President of Art Study Club; 1928, Regent of Louis Joliet Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Member of the Woman's Board of Y. M. C. A., Joliet Country Club, Chamber of Commerce, and active in church w^ork, president of one so- ciety for seventeen consecutive years. The Regent entertained officers and all members of standing com- mittees at a luncheon at the Joliet Country Club in August, when plans for the year were discussed. The opening meeting in September was held at the Country Club, with the Regent as hostess, assisted by the officers of the society. A delightful program was given by Mrs. Warfel, pianist, assisted by Mrs. R. A. Harcourt, reader. We have met our quota for the State and National work, including twenty cents per capita for the Carohne Scott Harrison memorial, and have paid 825.00 toward the state pledge for Constitutional Hall. Our per capita pledge was paid in full last year. Miss Margaret Harry spoke of the needs of our school at Tamassee, at our November meeting, and we have sent one hundred dollars for the work there and twenty-five dollars for the Student Loan Fund. Our chap- ter has also voted to give a gold medal to the most outstanding student in the Reserve Officers Training Corps of the Joliet Township High School. It is our plan to emphasize the work of our society along educational lines this year. 278 Illinois State History KANKAKEE CHAPTER Kankakee, Illinois Kankakee and Kankakee County are rich in lore of Historical Events. The main trails were blazed from the South and East through the beau- tiful valley of the Kankakee, leading into Fort Dearborn, now the mag- nificent city of Chicago. Father Marquette, LaSalle, Hubbard, Bourbonnais and Joliet; their deeds and works will ever be associated with Kankakee and Illinois. The D. A. R. Chapter of Kankakee is outlining and planning an extensive campaign toward the end that these Historical spots be designated by proper tablets and inscriptions, and their memories be kept fresh in the minds of the coming generations. These men have long since passed on, but their works and deeds will live forever, and it is but fitting that their memory should be held in veneration by the Sons and Daughters of Kankakee County. Although the State of Illinois was not among the thirteen original Colonies it was given to the Union by the men and sons of men who helped win our freedom, about thirty years after the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. At that time this County belonged to the Pottowatomie Indians, and on the banks of Rock Creek is a large boulder which stands as a monu- ment to Chief Shag-wa-na-see. It bears the date of 1832. This monu- ment was placed there by the Kankakee County Historical society. The State of Illinois was admitted to the Union in 1818. The history of Kankakee County began on a December day in 1679, when LaSalle and his trail blagers floated down the Kankakee River, to the town which bears his name. In September, 1721, Father Charlevoix made the descent of the River. However, neither LaSalle nor Charlevoix touched land here. The first man to penetrate this section was Francis Bourbonnais, in the early 1800's. He took an Indian Squaw as wife and adopted the Indian mode of life, thereby losing caste and is not recorded in our histor- ies as a White man ; however, our neighboring village still bears his name. In 1821 Guerdon S. Hubbard in quest of furs for John Jacob Astor's trading post traveled from Chicago to Danville many times, through our county. This road is now called the Hubbard Trail, and is soon to be marked by our Chapter with a large boulder and tablet, properly in- scribed. Noel Levassuer fished and explored the Kankakee River in 1822 and in 1830 he located here. He was a government employee and agent for the Astor Fur Trading Post. He built a home in 1832, part of which now stands, the cases and stairway are genuine Black Walnut. It was he who really laid the civic foundation of the County. The first public stopping place was in Bourbonnais, built in the early 1830's. Abraham Lincoln was once a guest there; and at one time Jeffer- son Davis, then a young soldier, stopping there, was threatened bodily harm by a young suitor, if he did not cease his attentions to the young man's sweetheart. Still standing is the gray limestone Church of Maternity parish, built in 1856. In the City of Kankakee, the first Hotel built was in 1854 by James Van Meter. It is located at West Chestnut and Third Avenue, and is still a landmark. For many years it was the social center of the new. city. For a time it also served as a Court House, and two sessions of the Circuit Court were held here. The Half Mile House, so called because it was about that far from Daughters of the American Revolution 279 East Avenue, was built soon after by Abraham True. It is now used as a small grocery. The stone house on the corner of East Avenue and Hickory Street, built in 1853, is the oldest building still standing in Kankakee. It was the second building erected here, and part was used by the John Paddock family as residence and part as Mr. Paddock's law of- fice. In 1835 David Perry erected a Saw Mill at the Dam opposite the town of Bradley. A Military Camp was established at the Fair Grounds, then called Camp Worchester, in 1861. In our own Cemetery is a Beech Nut Tree that was fully grown in 1863. Kankakee County was organized in 1853. The first ballots were printed for an election deciding the County Seat, "Kankakee Dept." beating Momence. In this historical setting the Kankakee Chapter of the D. A. R. was organized in record time by Mrs. Mabel Small McKintsry, who was elected as our first Regent. The organization meeting was held on Nov. 22nd, 1922, at the residence of Miss Stoker in the beautiful grounds of the State Hospital on the Kankakee River. There were 12 members present. On January 29, 1923, the Chapter was confirmed with membership of twenty-two members. Our regular meetings were, and still are, held at the home of mem- bers or at the places named by them, once each month, and during 1923 and 1924, our studies were the Thirteen Colonies, Revolution Incidents and Historical Spots. On October 29th-30th, 1923, we were house guests at the Executive Mansion in Springfield, with Mrs. A. E. Inglish as hostess. Among the enjoyable memories are, a visit to the Old Home, and 10 the late Tomb of Abraham Lincoln. At our election of officers. May 24th, 1924, Miss Susanne Small, a sister of Governor Small, was elected Regent for two years. During the year our study was the Constitution of the United States. On February 22nd, 1925, a luncheon was held at the Y. W. C. A. at which Patriotic Speeches and appropriate music was enjoyed. On Flag Day, 1925, a picnic was held at the home of Mrs. C. M. C. Buntain, at which the Boy Scouts acted as Guards of Honor. A very interesting and instructive program was given. On Armistice Day, 1925, our Chapter joined in the parade and celebration. On February 22nd, 1926, in honor of our First President, a program and luncheon was held at the Y. W. C. A. A splendid movie fitting to the occasion was then attended by the Chapter in a body. A special movie of two pictures of the "Chronicles of America" was sponsored by our Chap- ter, this was given on Saturday morning and most of the school children were in attendance. March 29th, 1926, Mrs. J. E. Berry entertained the Chapter at a Luncheon at the Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Charles Herrick was honor guest and gave an instructive talk on the new Constitution Hall. Mrs. C. M. C. Buntain was a delegate to the State Conference. Mrs. Bun- tain and Mrs. Berry attended the National Congress at Washington in 1926. Mrs. Buntain as delegate. Mrs. Berry was a member of the House Committee. They returned much enthused with the work of the National Society. During this year the Chapter, after many attempts, succeeded in having the flags displayed at the polling places during all elections. Our efforts were first concentrated on marking the "Hubbard Trail" but as our Chapter pledged to purchase a chair in our new National Home, our plans for the marker were tabled for a while. Mrs. Sanborn entertained in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Craft, a Real Granddaughter. Mrs. Craft read an interesting account of the life of Patrick Murray (her Revolutionary Ancestor). During his life he voted for ten Presidents. Mrs. Sanborn had on exhibition an American Flag 280 Illinois State History owned by her father and carried by him in the War of the Rebellion. It was made by the ladies of Ottawa, Illinois and given to the 26th Illinois Infantry. It was carried through many battles including the siege and capture of Vicksburg. Mrs. Craft has since passed away and we have marked her grave with a D. A. R. marker. On May 29th, 1926, at our election, Mrs. Alvah Perry was elected Regent for two years. Ida Sarah Andrews was born and grew to maid- enhood in Kankakee and her parents were greatly identified with the early history of Kankakee County. At the age of sixteen she moved with her parents to Chicago and was there married to Alvah Perry. Her home has been in Chicago and Kankakee of late years. During 1926-1927 our study was the Incidents of the American Revolution, with a short paper each meeting on a wife of one of our Presidents. Our year's work opened with Guest Day Reception at the home of Mrs. Buntain, with Mrs. Perry assistant hostess. On Washington's Birthday the Chapter celebrated with a luncheon at the Gold Room of the Hotel Kankakee. A patriotic program was enjoyed June 14th, 1927, our flag day picnic and program was held at the Y. W. C. A. November 11, 1927, a Divisional Meeting was held at the Hotel Kankakee Gold Room. This was largely attended and was a very profitable and enjoyable meet- ing. February 21, 1928, a Patriotic Program was given at the Kankakee High School. At this time a framed picture of ''Washington's Prayer" was presented to the school by our Chapter. Our year 1927-28 opened with a luncheon at the home of our Regent in Bourbonnais. Her daugh- ter, Mrs. Scott, was assistant hostess. This year each standing committee has had one program on the work of that committee and we have con- tinued our study of the wives of our Presidents. We have paid in full for our Chair in Constitution Hall. Have given Four Dollars to Caroline Scott Harrison memorial. We have sent a box valued at SIO.OO to Ellis Island. We expect to have a marker on the "Hubbard Trail" very soon. Our Chapter has the largest subscription to the D. A. R. Magazine in the State in comparison with our membership, and we are hoping to accomplish more each year as our Chapter grows in membership. Mrs. J. E. Berry, Chapter Historian SKOKIE VALLEY CHAPTER Kenilworth, Illinois Skokie Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution was organized December 31, 1925. The name of the chapter is an Indian name. "Skokie" is the Indian word for "Marsh." For many centuries Illinois was a battle ground, his- tory gives it as such when the first Frenchman came, it continued a place of struggle for nearly 300 years, until the Indian was finally banished beyond its border. Antoine Ouilmette came to Fort Dearborn in 1790 and was a fur trader. He married a Pottawatomie and had eight children. He was there at the time of the massacre and saved the lives of two whites. By the treaty of 1829, when the Indians were driven farther west, two sections of land on Lake Michigan were given to Archange Ouilmette for her and her children, wife of Antoine. Many bent trees are still standing showing where the trails were, as the north short of Lake Michigan was one of the most important highways both by land and water in the west. There are many well used trails. Daughters of the American Revolution 281 The town of Wilmette was named for the pioneer family. The fam- ily lived in a cabin where Kenilworth is now located and their daughter Elizabeth was married there in 1830. . In 1881, Mr. Joseph Sears, an Englishman, laid out the town of Ken- ilworth and the streets have English names. The charter members of the chapter — Mrs. Israel C. Cope, organizing regent ; Mrs. Mark W. Cresap, Mrs. Grant Ridgeway, Mrs. Robert Schref- fler, Mrs. DeCamp, Mrs. Percy Eckhart, Mrs. Frederick Besley, Mrs. Edwin Hedrick, Mrs. Charles Jackson, Miss Carolyn Jackson, Mrs. Karl Korrady, Mrs. George Poke and Mrs. Edward Scheidenhelm. The chap- ter was organized by Mrs. Frank Bowman, State Regent. The chapter has had but one regent, Mrs. Fannie Ames Cope, but has grown in numbers and interest. The chapter has purchased a chair in Constitution Hall honoring the organizing regent, Mrs. Cope. Twelve members have subscribed for the Magazine and all state and national ob- ligations have been met. Interesting and instructive programs given. Mrs. Cope was born in Livingston County, Illinois, when ten years of age moved to Streator with her parents. She was educated in the Streator schools and Weslyan University. She was the daughter of Isaac Ames and Aurelia Mooar Ames. She was married to Israel C. Cope at Streator and was a charter member of the Streator chapter, also a charter mem- ber of the Callre Club and a member of the Presbyterian church. After the death of her husband, lived with her daughter, Mrs. Mark Cresap in Chicago. They moved to Kenilworth in 1910. While a member of the Chicago chapter was president of The New American Shop, a shop for foreign women to sell their hand work, a part of Americanization work, also was first vice regent and held other offices. She is now a member of the Chicago Woman's Club; The New England Women; The Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America; The Neighbors Club of Kenilworth and the Mission Church. Mrs. Edward Scheidenhelm, Historian KEWANEE CHAPTER Kewanee, Illinois On June 16, 1897, at the home of Mrs. James K. Blish, a little group of thirteen women organized our Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and christened it Kewanee Chapter, a name which it has re- tained through a little more than thirty years. It was more significant of the number of the original Colonies than of ill luck that our initial number should be thirteen, for we have grown and developed wonderfully until we are now not far from the hundred mark in membership. Our charter members and the dates on which their applications were granted at Washington are of interest : Mrs. Amy Rhodes Blish April 2, 1896 Mrs. Emma F. Sanders October 1, 1897 Mrs. Frances Bryant Bannister April 1, 1897 Mrs. Elizabeth Eddy April 1, 1897 Mrs. Bertha Barney May 6, 1897 Mrs. Mary Mannon May 6, 1897 Mrs. Ida Hatch Fesler June 3, 1897 Mrs. Lettie H. Nicholson June 3, 1897 Mrs. Lizzie B. Hall June 3, 1897 282 Illinois State History Mrs. Katherine A. Stilson June 3, 1897 Mrs. Emma Cheny Vail June 3, 1897 Miss Anna Colby June 3, 1897 Mrs. Delia W. Huntington June 3, 1897 The first officers elected were : Mrs. James K. Blish Regent Mrs. J. W. Eddy Vice Regent Mrs. H. C. Huntington Registrar Mrs. E. M. Vail Secretary Mrs. C. H. Hall Treasurer Of the little group of patriotic women who first started our Chapter but four Charter members survive, all of whom still retain their mem- bership at Kewanee. They are Mrs. James K. Blish, organizer and first regent, Mrs. Katherine Stilson, Mrs. Mary Mannon, of Kewanee and Mrs. J. C. Bannister, of Phoenix, Arizona. It has always been a matter of pride to the Kewanee Daughters that our Chapter was the first in Illinois to own its home, a quaint little white Colonial house, dear to every one of us. It has the distinction of being the only house standing on the original town site when Kewanee was laid out. Formerly it was known as the Potter Farm-house and was built in 1849 or early in 1850 by Matthew B. and John P. Potter assisted by the carpenters Levi Lenord and Luther Sheldon. The stone for the foundation was quarried from the Sykes farm, north of Kewanee, the timber for the frame was cut and prepared by the Potter brothers from a piece of timber land owned by them on the sight of the present Kewanee Water-works. It was customary in those days when one wished to build a fence or erect a house for himself to cut the material without leave or license, from the woods, on government land or on section 28, a piece of land set aside for old soldiers, but which at that time no one had laid any claim to. It so happened, that while the Potter brothers were hewing out the sills for their house, a passer-by cast the insinuation that they were getting what did not belong to them. They replied that they did not have to steal the lumber for their house as the land and the timber on it be- longed to them. We therefore, have the satisfaction of knowing that our chapter-house has a good honest foundation and that it was built most substantially, for when it was moved from its original site to its present location opposite West Park, on Park Avenue, and the jack-screws were raised under one corner, the whole structure lifted at once, so firm and well preserved was it after half a century of usefulness. The sawed lum- ber in our house was hauled from Peoria by Oxen, the windows and small furnishings from Chicago. Our chapter-house originally was a double house built to accomodate the families of both Matthew and John Potter. They moved in during April, 1850, Matthew having married about three years previously and John bringing a bride to the new home. Although the dimensions of the house are not palatial, it is stated that at one time forty boarders were accomodated by the Potters, who lived here, four years and then sold the place. It passed through many hands; births, deaths and marriages took place within its walls. Finally the owner, Wm. Wolf sold it to the Masonic Fraternity. During this time it had many tenants and went badly to decay. At the Colonial Tea held on Washington's Birthday, 1903, in the home of Mrs. Blish, it was suggested that the old house could be restored and Daughters of the American Revolution ^83 would make a fitting home for the Kewanee Chapter. It was voted at the March meeting that we take steps to secure the house for that purpose. Accordingly formal application was made to the Masonic Building and Aid Association for their lowest terms for the same. The Association replied by generously offering the house as a gift if the D. A. R. would move it from the lot where it stood on North Main Street. This proposi- tion was gladly accepted by Kewanee Chapter and June 29, 1903 it was moved to its present location on Park Avenue, Kewanee, across from West Park. A lot for the house had been bought during the regency of Mrs. Lettie Nicholson from W. H. Lyman and Clarke Stevens for a "consideration" of S550. During the summer remodeling was done and repairs made and in October, 1904, the Chapter held its first meeting in the new home with Mrs. A. W. Errett, Sr., as regent. To furnish the house, the members parted with some of their most cherished possessions — the spinning wheels of their grandmothers, old mahogany furniture that had been in the family for generations, precious war relics, quaint heirlooms that help to make our D. A. R. home more beloved, even by those of the present generation. The years sped by, the Chapter grew and flourished — all its meetings and many happy social affairs have been held in the quaint little place we Kewanee Daughters call home. June 16, 1927, during the regency of Mrs. J. E. Kemp, we celebrated our thirtieth anniversary, as a chapter. The old house had been arrayed in its "bravest and best" for the occasion. Upstairs and down, inside and "out, it was freshly decorated and painted and a beautiful bronze marker, the gift of our ex-regent, Mrs. Frank Lay, was placed upon the house and unveiled at this time by Mrs. James K. Blish, the organizer and first regent of our Chapter. The inscription on the marker reads: "KEWANEE CHAPTER D. A. R." "This house was built in 1850 by Matthew and John Potter and it was the only one standing on the town site when the village of Kewanee was laid out May 1, 1854. It was a gift from the Masonic Fraternity to the Chapter and was moved from the original site on North Main Street to the present location, June 23, 1903." There were over fifty members and guests present for the luncheon served at one o'clock in the Chapter-house. Among those present from out of town were our State Regent, Mrs. William J. Sweeney, of Rock Island, our State Recording Secretary, Mrs. J. H. White, of Geneseo, and our ex-state Regent, Mrs. Frank Bahnsen, of Rock Island. Immediately following the luncheon, the program was opened by a short welcome speech in which the regent spoke of the significance of this thirtieth birthday. The chapter quartette sang several songs, short talks were given and an original poem written for this celebration was recited by John Marshall Heaps, the six-year-old great-grandson of John Potter, the builder of the house. After this program had been given, the guests proceeded to the porch, where the tablet was unveiled by Mrs. James K. Blish, our founder. Thus ended another red-letter day in the history of Kewanee Chapter. Of regents, who have served in our Chapter most faithfully, we find again the historic number of thirteen. They are as follows: Mrs. James K. Blish Mrs. Albert Bergland Mrs. C. H. Nicholson Mrs. Frank M. Lay Mrs. A. W. Errett, Sr. Mrs. H. E. Pursell 284 Illinois State History Mrs. C. H. Hall Mrs. H. F. Ingals Mrs. Ben Parkinson Mrs. A. W. Errett, Jr. Miss Blanche Page Mrs. John E. Kemp Mrs. J. W. Bradley To these women and to the cooperation of the other members, Ke- wanee Chapter is indebted for the good record it has always maintained among its sister Chapters in Illinois. Mrs. John E. Kemp THE LUCRETIA LEFFINGWELL CHAPTER Knoxville, Illinois The Lucretia Leffingwell Chapter was organized June 3, 1903, Miss Emma Pease Howard, Honorary Regent. The chapter was named Lu- cretia Leffingwell, for an ancestor of the Reverend C. W. Leffingwell, Rector for fifty-two years of St. Mary's School, Knoxville, Illinois. Dr. Leffingwell was for many years the most distinguished citizen of the town and a philanthropist of the finest type. The chapter consisted first of teachers and pupils of St. Mary's School, Miss Emma Pease Howard, the Regent was Principal and six of the Charter members lived in the town. The placing of a tablet on the Hebard House to commemorate a visit there in the old building, of Abraham Lincoln, and a Loan Exhibition of Revolutionary relics and antiques was one of the first activities of the^ Chapter. Before the days of large Boy Scout troops in the United States, the chapter organized a Boys Civic Club. The boys are now men approaching middle age and many of them remember the object lessons in patriotism that they received through the medium of our chapter. Many movements both for the betterment of the municipality and for national improvements were instituted by the chapter. With a leader of such unusual and remarkable executive ability, of such versatility of mind, and with such social graces, Lucretia Leffing- well Chapter has been particularly blest. The first officers were: — Miss Emma Pease Howard, regent; Char- lotte W. Campbell, secretary; Edith Chapin McClure, treasurer; Ellen Evans, registrar; Eva Chapin Maple, historian. In those early days of the chapter prizes were given for best essays on patriotic subjects written by high school pupils. While the membership in this chapter has not increased in numbers the work has continued. In 1927 an historical picture, "Her Tribute," was presented to the school and Washington's Prayer to the Library. Gifts of money and clothing have been sent to endorsed schools and a flag pre- sented to the local school. The present regent, Miss Charlotte Campbell, was secretary for eighteen years. Charlotte W. Campbell, Regent TOUSSAINT DU BOIS CHAPTER Lawrenceville, Illinois Jean Baptiste du Bois and Son Toussaint came from France to In- diana, 1744, coming to Fort Sackville or Post O'Vincennes. He and Gen- eral Harrison became fast friends. General Harrison living on the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution 285 side of the Wabash river and Captain du Bois on the Illinois Hills. Afterwards 1,000 acres in Lawrence County, (The City of Lawrence- ville is located on this grant) was confirmed to Toussaint du Bois by U. S. Government, and was first called Dubois after Touissant du Bois, Sr., who settled here in 1778. January 4th, 1821, a committee organized and named the County Dubois and commissioners had their first meeting at home of Touissant du Bois, Jr., until suitable buildings could be erected, unfortunately when the people were not thinking the name was changed to Lawrence, however a street in Lawrenceville bears the name Dubois. Nobility of character is strongly emphasized in the life of Touissant du Bois, his untiring service in the early days of this Country toward col- onization of the whites and the civilization of the Indians entitle him to a prominent place on the honor roll of the Nation. In 1821 the General Assembly of Illinois passed a bill entitled An Act for the formation of a new County out of Eclwards and Crawford Coun- ties, approved January 16th, 1821. This Bill fixing the boundaries of Lawrence County and appointing Commissioners who after being sworn met at home of Touissant du Bois, Jr., to determine a permanent seat of Justice providing also that the land, not less than twenty acres, should be donated by the proprietors for the erection of Public Buildings. At a special meeting in May a committee of two was appointed to select a site for a County Seat, and the following report was made. To the Honorable, the County Commissioners for County of Lawrence, State of Illinois, for locating the permanent seat for said County do certify that we have determined upon 20 acres of land situated on the West side of River Embarrass about 300 yards South of Dubois Mill on a ridge to left of St. Louis road laid off in a square and have designated as the center of said 20 acres of land a white oak stump with a peeled stake sticking by its side, as the permanent seat of Justice for said County of Lawrence in state of Illinois. Given under our hands and seal this 9th day of May, 1821. M. Thompson. William Wilson This ground is situated on the French Claim of Touissant du Bois, Sr. The deed for 20 acres which was donated by du Bois was executed Sep- tember 15, 1821, by Jane du Bois, executrix widow of Touissant du Bois, Sr., and Touissant du Bois, Jr. Touissant du Bois, Jr., died in Lawrence- ville about 1825. On the wall in Senator Fred Touissant du Bois' home in Idaho there hangs an oil painting of Major Touissant du Bois, probably the work of a French artist. It was through the untiring efforts of Mrs. Arthur Huntington of Springfield, Illinois, that the beautiful painting of first Judge of Law- rence County was presented to our County and now hangs on the wall of the Circuit Court Room. Mrs. Huntington with others met the Board of Supervisors, making a talk on Revolutionary Soldiers of Lawrence County, and asking for an appropriation for a bronze tablet bearing their names to be placed on the foundation of the Court House, it was granted, she gave of her time and money to have names proven up and the tablet was placed on the front of Court House. Knowing that Lawrence County had a real daughter, she urged and helped to get this Chapter of D. A. R. organized, this being the County of her birth, and her ancestors owning thousands of acres of land in Law- 286 Illinois State History rence County, and giving the land where the City of Lawrenceville now stands, in appreciation of her unceasing work for the County we have named the Chapter in her behalf, TOUISSANT du BOIS. Organlzation The organization meeting was held at home of Mrs. R. M. Kirkwood, October 13, 1919, with Mrs. Nelson Bennett of Pinkstaff, Illinois, (now in Washington, D. C.) as organizing regent, twenty members at large were enrolled and following officers appointed. Honorary Regent Mrs. Lucinda Porter, (real daughter) Vice Regent Mrs. R. M. Kirkwood, Recording Secretary Mrs. Blanch Moore Jackson, Corresponding Secretary Miss Mildred Smith, Treasurer Mrs. Byron Lewis of Bridgeport, Registrar Miss Laura Pinkstaff, Historian Mrs. Mary Tracy White. A very unique feature of this meeting and an honor of which very few Chapters can boast was the presence of a real daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Porter, also four granddaughters, namely Mrs. Emerine Carr, Mrs. Re- becca Smith, Mrs. Jane Catterton and Mrs. Emily Walton. The organization of Touissant du Bois Chapter of Lawrence County was confirmed by the National Board October 18, 1919. List of Charter Members fBerice Pinkstaff Bennett Claudine Johnson Bramble *Emerine Rawlings Carr fAlice Lackey Canady Aleen Walton Crumbacher fStella Fowler Frazer fLue Ann Eaton fMellie Irene Eaton fTressie Bernice Eaton Annette Ehler Gladys Bramble Griggs fRuth Lackey Garrett Alice Duncan Hayhurst Emma Parkinson Highsmith Kate Lackey Hincke Florence Carr Jones Blanch Moore Jackson Myrtle Pinkstaff Jones Cora Carr Kirkwood Anna Kirkwood Lenora Catterton Kirkwood Maude Moore Kahle Luella Eaton Lewis Jennie Walton Lewis Bessie Moore La Plue Reba Fowler Middagh Carrie Childress Orange Katherine Eaton Orsborn Katherine Pinkstaff Ella Pomeroy Agnes Gordon Pomeroy *Lucinda Melton Porter Bernice Johnson Rosborough Anna Pinkstaff Rausch Minnie Smith Rebecca Smith Perl Casterline Smith Tressie Pierce Spring Loel Zehner Tiffany Mildred Smith Thompson Mary Tracy White *Emily Leach Walton Nellie Zehner Laura Pinkstaff Zehner Regents Mrs. Bernice Pinkstaff Bennet, 1919-1920, organizing regent, was born in Illinois, Lawrence County, the family was one of the influential families of the County, she has since moved to Washington, D. C. Mrs. Lucinda Melton Porter, Honorary regent and a real daughter, was a native of Lawrence County. Mrs. Laura Catterton Kirkwood, 1920-1923, was a native of Law- rence County, taught school for a number of years, very active in church fTi-ansferred. ^Deceased. Daughters of the American Revolution 287 and club work, during World War she was member of Council of National Defense, while regent of the chapter a bronze tablet was placed on front of Court House bearing the names of Revolutionary Soldiers of the C )unty. Mrs. Cora Carr Kirkwood, 1923-1926, was a native of Lawrence County, taught school for a number of years in the County, fine musician, active in Church and Club work, member of Old Trails Road committee, during her term of office the Chapter placed a boulder at grave of Wil- liam Melton, Revolutionary soldier, also a bronze tablet at a Real Daugh- ter's grave. Mrs. Mildred Smith Thompson, 1926-1927, native of Lawrence County, fine musician, instrumental and vocal, active in Church and club work, member of Ellis Island Committee. Mrs. Florence Haskin Wiseman, 1927-1928, was native of Crawford County, very active in Church and club work. State Chairman of Real Daughters committee. Mrs. Luella Eaton Lewis, 1928-1929, was a native of one of the oldest families in the County, active in Church and club work, has for her aim this year to mark Historic spots and Revolutionary Soldiers' graves. Mrs. Lucinda Porter, Real Daughter of the American Revolution, passed away at her home in Lawrenceville, Illinois, Thursday, January 3, 1924. The funeral services were conducted from the First M. E. Church, by her pastor. Rev- R. Robertson. The Daughters of the American Revolution attended in a body. Mrs. Porter was a woman of excellent char- acter and sterling worth and was for many years an active worker in the various departments of the church and with Mr. Porter was a donor of the large clock which adorns the tower of the court-house. She was a fearless woman, on one occasion robbers forced entrance into her home when the door was opened by Mr. Porter. See- ing the situation Mrs. Porter seized the stove poker and began to wield it vigorously over the intruders' heads compelling them to beat a hasty retreat. For this deed the community made a purse and purchased a gold pin in the shape of a poker and presented it to her. On the occasion of the unveiling of the tablet at the court-house, dedicated to the soldiers of the American Revolution buried in Lawrence County, Mrs. Porter was the guest of honor. At the Christmas time she had presented to the two granddaughters of the chapter a pair of pillowslips each which she had made by hand and for w^hich she knit the lace. Her father, Benjamin Melton, was born in Albemarle County, Vir- ginia, in 1756. He enlisted as a private in Caswell County, North Caro- lina in 1776, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Henry Dixon and in Capt. Berry Turner's Company. In 1781 he was drafted for three months. Mr. Melton saw service at Stone's Ferry, Eutaw Springs and St. John's Island. At the close of the war he moved to Kentucky, married Nancy King. In 1830 moved to Lawrence County, 111., locating beside the Cahokia Trace. After the death of his first wife, he married Elizabeth-Coy- Fowler, of Denison Township, October 17, 1834. One daughter was born, I\Irs. Lucinda I'orter 288 Illinois State History Lucinda Melton the subject of this sketch, October 8, 1837, in the eightieth year of her father's age. Mrs. H. V. Lewis, Historian LA GRANGE CHAPTER La Grange, Illinois The Chapter was named for the Village of La Grange, 111., which was given its name by Mr. Cossitt, its founder, who in turn named it after La Grange, Tennessee, from which town he came. The La Grange, Illinois, Chapter was organized February 2, 1927, with eighteen organizing members, State Regent Mrs. Frank J. Bowman presiding at the installation of officers- Mrs. Leona Hopper Newbill was installed as the first regent. The following were Charter Members, numbering thirty : Mrs. T. J. Newbill, (chapter regent) ; Miss Nadine Newbill, (chapter treasurer) ; Mrs. George M. Kerr, (chapter vice-regent) ; Mrs. George E. Price, (chapter registrar) ; Mrs. J. F. Carper, (chapter vice-regent 2nd year) ; Mrs. George McGinnis; Mrs. J. C. Brown, (chapter chaplain 2nd year) ; Mrs. W. H. Hewson; Mrs- E. A. Armstrong, (deceased) ; Mrs. C. C. Wilson; Mrs. Fred Blenkinsopp, (Librarian); Mrs. M. D. Reeder, (chaplain) ; Mrs. C. W. Fleck, (treasurer 2nd year) ; Mrs. R. A. Knief, Miss Edith Knief, Mrs. J. C. Davies, (secretary) ; Mrs. D- D. Hayward, (Historian) ; Miss May E. Merritt, Miss Esther McGinnis, Mrs. K. W. Parkinson, Mrs. E. D. Gudgel, Miss Gladysruth Gudgel, Mrs. C. L. Rogers, Mrs. W. G. Dufour, (transferred to Burlington, Cal- chapter) ; Miss Ella Dewey, Mrs. J. L. Reed, Mrs. A. H. Hubbard, Mrs. F. E. Dougherty, (librarian 2nd year) ; Mrs. A. H. Carpenter, Mrs. Paul Foster (chapter treasurer). Mrs- Leona Hopper Newbill, Chapter Regent Feb. 2, 1927 to May 2, 1928. Outstanding Events During That Year Five minute talk on "History of Illinois" at each meeting. "Americanization," by Mrs. Alexander Schlanders. "Americanism in Phillipines," F. J. Schlotfeldt. "Genealogy," F. A. Virkus who published (The First Families of America). "Romance of Starved Rock," W. W. Loomis (Editor of local paper). A complete outfit of clothes was made during the summer at Wheel and Distaff Meetings, for a southern mountain girl to enable her to attend School. February 2, 1928, the first birthday of the Chapter was celebrated by a Colonial Party, many interesting old costumes being worn. A beau- tiful new flag was presented to the Chapter on this occasion. A letter was read from a girl to a friend telling of a visit by Washing- ton to her Father's Home. Second Year Mrs. Leona Hopper Newbill, Chapter Regent May 2, 1928 to May 21, 1929. Outstanding Events During 1928-1929 Five minute talk on Women in History at each meeting- Ellis Island Party, members dressing in various foreign costumes and bringing ma- Daughters of the American Revolution 289 terial to be used by emigrants at Ellis Island. Program on Historic Spots included talk on early La Grange history by granddaughter of its founder, and excerpts from a book, "Chicagoland," by the wife of the Author who was a La Grange citizen, Mr. H. B. Mitchell. At our second birthday party, Feb. 2, 1929, the husband of one of our members, Mrs. Paul Grady, presented to the Chapter the gift of a gavel with the name of the Chapter engraved upon it, which will be treas- ured for years to come. At the time of the remodeling of the White House a short time ago, Mr. Grady obtained a piece of wood which was a part of one of the original beams placed in the building when it was rebuilt after the burning by the British in 1814. He had the gavel made from this wood. Two medals are being given this year for the two best essays on George Rogers Clark, being written by grade children. At the Wheel and Distaff Meetings during the Summer, Clothes were made for the children of the Car Creek Settlement. The Chapter now has fifty members. Biography of Chapter Regent Leona Hopper Newbill, Organizing Regent, La Grange — Illinois Chapter. Born San Luis Onispo, Calif., Oct. 26, 1886. Daughter of William Jackson Hopper and Nancy Emily Robbins. Married to Thomas J. Newbill at Independence, Oregon, Sept. 3, 1906. Thomas J. Newbill is the son of Jesse Swope Newbill and Nancy Ann Owen. Their three children Nadine, Joyce and Thomas, Jr., were all born in Port- land, Oregon. Attended Benson Polytechnic and Washington State College- Member of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Institute of Amer- ican Genealogy. Leona Hopper Xewbill THOMAS WALTERS CHAPTER Lewistown, Illinois Thomas Walters Chapter was organized August 3, 1920, with 14 charter mem.bers. The chapter was named for the illustrious ancestor of the organizing regent, Mrs. Ginerva Walters Craig. Thomas Walters made a wonderful record of achievement during the Revolutionary War and his descendants have been represented in evsry war of this country since that time. Mrs. Craig was made Regent of the chapter and re-elected in 1921. List of Charter members : Ginerva Walters Craig, Carrie Sayre, Elizabeth H. Lane, Henrietta Walters Cooper, Elizabeth Boyd, Louise Proclor, Frances Mildred Davidson, L. Martha Davidson, Maude Davidson, Mar- ville C. Lane, Mary Dell Lane, Mary Mildred Lane, Mary Miles Zemple, Hattie Miles Eskridge, Faye Kelso Rasmussue and Margaret Miles. The Chapter Regents :— Mrs. Ginerva Walters Craig, 1920-1922; Miss L. Martha Davidson, 1922-1924; Mrs. R. L. Harben, 1924-1925; Miss Mary Mildred Lane, 1925-1926; Mrs. Iva McCumber, 1926-1927; Mrs. Ethel Henrv, 1927-1928- Mrs. Ginerva Craig, Honorary Regent and the 290 Illinois State History chapter has at this time 31 members and Mrs. J. B. Henry is the regent. This was the first chapter in Fulton County and the great work accom- plished by the chapter has been the purchase of a chapter house used also as D. A. R. Community House purchased April 19, 1921. The house was erected in 1845 by Nathan Beadles and was one of the most pretentious homes in the county. It was in this house Stephen A. Douglas was enter- tained when he visited Lewistown. He spent the night here Monday, August 16, 1858, when the county came to do honor to the "Little Giant." He always occupied the room which is used for the chapter room on the second floor. Abraham Lincoln was also an honored guest at this home on several occasions. All National and State requirements fulfilled. Nellie Barrett, Historian THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN CHAPTER Lincoln, Illinois The Abraham Lincoln Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of the City of Lincoln, County of Logan, State of Illinois, which city was named for Abraham Lincoln in 1853 by its proprietors who were his intimate friends, as he was their legal adviser. It is the only city in the world named for him before he was President and when his only repu- tation was that of a good lawyer and an honest man. Charter Members January 30th, 1896 Miss May Latham Miss Mary Finley Davison Mrs. Savillah Wyatt Latham Mrs. Helen Brewster Randolph Mrs. Matilda Gillespie Mrs. Emma Brewster Harts Mrs. Mary Eleanor Gay Cottle Mrs. Ida Brewster Parker Mrs. Lucy Forsyth Mayfield Mrs. Susan Martling Sherman Mrs. Katharine Gillett Hill Mrs. Adeline Gillett Bates Miss Jessie Dean Gillett Mrs. Caroline Chamberlin Lutz The following officers were selected, to-wit : Miss May Latham as Regent, Mrs. Matilda Gillespie as Vice-Regent, Mrs. H. B. Randolph as Secretary, Miss Mary Winley Davison as Registrar, Mrs. Caroline Cham- berlin Lutz as Historian. List of Regents Miss Latham January, 1896-1897 Mrs. Matilda Gillespie May, 1897-1898 Miss Latham May, 1899-1901 Mrs. Caroline Chamberlin Lutz May, 1901-1902 Mrs. Morrison May, 1902-1903 Mrs. Su?an Martling Sherman May, 1903-1904 Mrs. Adeline Gillett Bates May, 1904-1905 Mrs. Emma Brewster Harts May, 1905-1908 Miss Anna Pegram May, 1908-1910 Mrs. Adeline Gillett Bates May, 1910-1911 Mrs. Hunting May, 1911-1913 Mrs. Edward P. Lawrence May, 1913-1914 Mrs. Matilda Gillespie May, 1914-1915 Miss Anna Pegram May, 1915-1916 Miss Julia Pegram May, 1916-1921 Mrs. Edna Anderson May, 1921-1925 Mrs. Amelia Mangas May, 1925-1928 Daughters of the American Revolution 291 The Abraham Lincoln chapter was organized January 30, 1896. The chapter as well as the town was named for Abraham Lincoln. Early in the history of the state society the Abraham Lincoln chapter was honored by having a State Officer — Mrs. May Latham was elected State Vice Regent in 1902. This chapter has been honored by having a Real Daughter, Mrs. Josephine Wodetski. The Daughters have been interested in Illinois history as Logan county is one of the historical counties connected with the life of Abraham Lincoln and the Lincoln Circuit. Logan county is the only county, with two county seats, where Lincoln had practiced law, and has twice the number of roads of any county in the State over which Abraham Lincoln rode when he practiced law in the old Eighth Judicial District. On November 11, 1922, Lincoln's County Seat Marker on the Circuit was formally dedicated. The program was given in the Circuit Court Room under the auspices of the D. A. R. Chapter. Miss Julia Pegram was the director of Logan County. Judge L. B. Stringer acted as Chair- man and delivered the opening address. The Hon. Joseph Fifer, Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, State Regent of Illinois, Miss Lotte Jones, Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber and other distinguished guests were present and gave addresses. The unveiling ceremony on the court house green fol- lowed. The unveiling was by Mrs. Josephine Wodetzki, the Real Daugh- ter, a member of the Lincoln Chapter. Another noted event of the year was the Division Meeting of the sixth division, with Abraham Lincoln Chapter the hostess chapter- The meeting was held at the Lincoln Country Club and the distinguished guests included the following: — Mrs. Willard T. Block, Vice President General from Illinois; Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, State Regent; Mrs. Vinton E. Sisson, State Vice Regent; Mrs. Nevin C. Lescher, State Re- cording Secretary; Mrs. H. Frank Bowman, State Corresponding Secre- tary; Mrs. Harry A. Dodge, State Treasurer; Mrs. Noble C. Shumway, State Consulting Registrar; Miss Effie Epler, State Librarian and Mrs. Mary C. H. Lee, State Chaplain, also the Regents of the division. The membership at this time numbers 63. Gifts have been made to Lincoln College besides those made through the channels of the Daughters of the American Revolution Society. Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month and the present officers are: — Regent, Mrs. Lyman S. Mangas; Vice Regent, Mrs. J. M. Deal; Recording Secretary, Mrs. E. A. Moore; Registrar, Miss Julia Pegram; Treasurer, Mrs. E. P. Lawrence; Historian, Georgiana Grain. Georgian A Crane, Historian WALTER BURDICK CHAPTER Marshall, Illinois The Walter Burdick Chapter was named for Walter Burdick, the Revolutionary ancestor of Mrs. Wilson Harlan. It was organized on April 8th, 1908 by Mrs. Wilson Harlan who had been appointed organiz- ing Regent by Mrs. Charles V. Hickox, the State Regent for Illinois. The Charter, however, was not issued until April 18th, 1908, which was 10 days later. The first officers of the Walter Burdick Chapter were as follows : Mrs. Wilson Harlan Regent Miss Jeanette Birscoe Vice Regent 292 Illinois State History Mrs. Turman Booth Treasurer Mrs. Jayne B. Kerr Secretary Mrs- Sextus Ross Registrar Miss Marjorie LeGore Historian Mrs. Harry Janney Chaplain The Charter Members of this Chapter with their National numbers were as follows : 42867 Mrs. Wilson Harlan 50679 Mrs. Harry Janney 55633 Miss Jeanette Briscoe 55632 Mrs. Corey Bryan 64881 Mrs. Truman Booth 56950 Mrs. James Doherty 56223 Mrs. Jayne Kerr 50678 Mrs. Mary M. Hamill 61904 Mrs. Sextus Ross 63445 Mrs. James S. Griffeth 63456 Miss Marjorie LeGore The only Charter Members still belonging to this Chapter are : — Mrs. Truman Booth, Mrs. Jayne B. Kerr. This Chapter has now been organized for a little more than 20 years and has been kept intact and functioning during this time. Our Chapter has never enjoyed a very large membership and many of our members have become non-residents. These facts will show how we have been handicapped in amplifying and consummating all the important things we have had in our hearts to do. We have, however, many reasons to be- lieve that we have been able to render some very notable patriotic and community service to our county. Alice Reed Harlan, the first Regent, 1908-1911. This Regent was the great granddaughter of Walter Burdick and wife, Elizabeth Frank- lin. The grandparents, Timothy Reed and Elizabeth Franklin Burdick, emigrated to Ohio. Her parents, Herbert Reed and Susan Boyle, lived in Cincinnati where this little daughter was born on May 14th, 1849. When six years of age, her father brought her to Marshall, Illinois. She at- tended a small private school until she was fifteen years of age and then sent to St. Agnes Hall, an Episcopal school in Terre Haute, Indiana. She then went to Ferry Hall at Lake Forest, Illinois, where she finished her educational work. Later, she married Wilson Harlan of Marshall, Illinois. One daughter, Jessie Harlan Griffith, was born of this union. Genealogy had always interested Mrs. Wilson Harlan, so it quite naturally became one of her greatest pleasures to devote much of her time and a great deal of hard work to the organization of our Chapter here in Marshall. She died in Chicago on Nov. 22nd, 1918. On Sept. 29th, 1921, our roll call was "Why I am a D. A. R." and the answer of each older member was not only a warm testimonial but a revelation to us of the untiring zeal and energy of the work of Mrs. Harlan in the organization and building up of Walter Burdick Chapter. She worked in and out of season for our Chapter and to her more than any one else must credit be given for the successful start of our Chapter. All State and National obligations were met. Five dollars was donated to Continental Hall. Money was also contributed to a fund for purchasing a drinking fountain for the public square of Marshall, which was being sponsored by the Women's club. She also started a systematic movement toward locating the graves of Revolutionary soldiers of our county. Ethel Cushman Turman, second Regent, 1911-1913. This Regent was the daughter of Dr. Arabaces and Mary Gray Cushman. She was born at Graysville, Indiana, and lived there until her marriage to Walter R. Tur- man. Her Revolutionary ancestors were Abraham Rundel, Corporal, and Jared Rundel, private. We are glad to add here that Ethel Cushman Tur- Daughters of the American Revolution 293 man is also a member of the Mayflower Society, — her Mayflower ancestor being Isaac Allerton. This ancestor's daughter, Mary, was the first white child born in the colony. Mrs. Turman is also a direct descendant of Robert Cushman, one of the first Governors of the colony. In Mrs. Turman's Regency, the energetic work of Mrs. Harlan was continued and the influence of the Chapter was extended into new fields. A very important event of her Regency was the meeting in York ceme- tery, where the Chapter erected a marker at the grave of Ebenezer Bart- lett, a Revolutionary soldier. Mrs. Turman presided at this meeting which was held on Oct. 10th, 1911. At the meeting on Dec. 4th, 1911, the Chapter voted to donate individually and investigate families that were poor and might lack in Christmas cheer. Baskets of provisions and toys were sent to all such families that could be located. This custom is stil! observed by the Chapter. On April 1st, 1912, the Chapter voted to sponsor the Good Road Movement and called a National Road meeting for May 13th of this same year- The data for this meeting was furnished by Ed Madison. Additional help for this meeting was furnished by Hon. Joseph G. Cannon and Judge Fenton Booth who had sent letters to be read. At the meeting of Oct. 7th, 1912, it was voted to mark telegraph poles with colors red, white and blue on the National Road from Casey to the Indiana-Illinois state line. Another important event of this Regency was the appointment of a committee to have all the graves of Civil War veterans in Marshall cemetery properly marked. It was in this Regency also that the idea of a Public Library was first discussed by the members and preliminary correspondence begun with the State Librarian with the view of establishing such a library in Marshall. Emma Marvin Harlan, third Regent, 1913-1915. Mrs. Emma Harlan became a member of the D. A. R. through her Revolutionary ancestor, William Marvin, private, of New York state. She also has supplementary papers for the following Revolutionary ancestors : — Timothy Butterfield, Sergeant, of New Hampshire; Aaron Chandler, patriot, N. H. ; Jeremiath Clark, Corporal, Ct. ; Oliver Babcock, Lieut. R. 1. It was probably during this Regency that our Chapter reached the maximum of active membership and attained the highest degree of activ- ity in its work. The Chapter, having located the grave of another Revo- lutionary soldier. Samuel McClure, in the Forsythe Cemetery near Oliver, held Memorial services there on an Oct. Sunday, 1913. The grand- daughter and the great granddaughter were present at these services and the granddaughter read his biography. The Chapter by vote decided to give first and second cash prizes for the best essays of pupils in grades studying United States history. At the Christmas time, the Chapter gave funds for charitable purposes and this practice has also been fol- lowed so far as finances would permit. Through the kindness of some of our local singers, the old custom of singing Christmas Carols on Christ- mas eve was renewed. During February, 1914, a moving picture benefit was given to raise funds to buy iron holders for the flags marking the graves of Civil War veterans on Decoration Day. It was during this regency that steps were taken to secure a Public Library for the City of Marshall. After a long and hard drive of publicity under the leadership of our Chapter an election was held and the project put over, authorizing a tax of 1.2 mills for its support. It is due our Regent to say here that this Library movement was very near to her heart and that it was largely through her wise leadership and untiring labor, together with the earnest co-operation of the other members that a library was realized- In October. 1914, the telegraph poles along the old National Highway (now route U. 294 Illinois State History S. 40) were re-marked with red, white and blue bands and the lettering, "National Old Trails Road." The Chapter placed a marker on the grave of Henry Briscoe, a Revolutionary soldier, and held the Memroial services on Oct. 14th, 1914. This grave is in a small family cemetery on the farm entered by Henry Briscoe where he settled after coming from Kentucky. The Chapter gave another moving picture benefit for charity, netting $43.00. This Christmas we had our first Community Xmas tree on the corner of the court house square. The local band played, Xmas carols were sung and treats of candy were given children under 12 years. In May, 1915, we offered our services to the G. A. R's for their Decoration exercises, which offer was gladly accepted. We have continued this serv- ice ever since. A small donation of money was sent to the aid of southern mountain schools. Nettie Shaw Booth, fourth Regent, 1915-1917. Mrs. Booth was born in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept. 7th, 1875- Her great-great-grandfather, Walter Burdick, and for whom this Chapter was named, was a private in the 18th militia of Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War. On Nov. 17th, 1897, she was married to Newton T. Booth and has since made her home here in Marshall, Illinois. She has two sons, Edwin Shaw and Walter Burdick Booth. Mrs. Booth is a charter member and has held office almost continually since the organization of the Chapter. During her Regency most of the policies and customs of the preceding administra- tions were carried out, — such as making bouquets for graves of all soldiers on Memorial Day, Community Xmas tree, singing Xmas carols, distribu- tion of baskets to needy families and giving candy and oranges to children on Xmas Eve. Cash prizes were given to the two pupils having the high- est grade in Colonial history instead of prizes for essays as heretofore. Memorial services were held at the grave of Nicholas Bean, Revolutionary soldier, in the Bean Cemetery, near Cleone, on Sunday, Oct. 10th, 1915. Pearl Lee of Marshall, Illinois, a descendant of Nicholas Bean was present at these services and gave a history of the Bean family. Five generations of the Bean family have been buried in this cemetery. A dictionary was presented to the Public Library by the Chapter. It was through the efforts of our Chapter that the special train bearing the Liberty Bell hom.e form San Francisco was stopped in Marshall on Nov., 1915. The grave of another Revolutionary soldier, Zachariah Archer, was located in the Brick Cemetery near West Union. Memorial services were held over this grave on Oct. 8th, 1916. Mrs. D. D. Doll presented the Chapter a histor- ical gavel made from a board from Abraham Lincoln's home at Spring- field, Illinois. In April, 1917, Mrs. Booth as Regent, in behalf of our Chapter, presented a large Flag to our Township High School. Edith Prevo Dulaney, fifth Regent, 1917-1919. This Regent is the daughter of Samuel Prevo and Mary Mitchell Prevo. Her eligibility to the D. A. R. is based on the services of her Revolutionary ancestor, William Welch, a private who enlisted from Pa. In this Regency, war duties began to occupy the attention of every one, so one of the most important things done was the organization of a local Red Cross Chapter. The Daughters were unceasing in Red Cross work and other war activities and perhaps did more to keep the "Home Fires Burning" than any other local organiza- tion outside the Red Cross. The Chapter presented a package of five post cards to each soldier leaving on Oct. 3rd. Forty-one Xmas cheer bags were sent to our soldiers. On Oct. 7th, the Chapter purchased a S50.00 Liberty Bond. But, notwithstanding all the additional war work, the Regent carried out much of the regular work of the Chapter and held monthly meetings that carried excellent programs. A marker was placed Daughters of the American Revolution 295 at the grave of another Revolutionary soldier, Peter Dozier, that was located in the Metsker Cemetery. Mary Day Walker, sixth Regent, 1919-1921. Mrs. Walker was the daughter of Elizabeth Archer Day, the granddaughter of Zachariah Archer and the great granddaughter of Jesse Kilgore. These two men were privates in the Revolutionary War, both having enlisted from Cum- berland Cuonty, Pa. This Daughter is the niece of Col. William B. Archer for whom Archer Ave. in Chicago is named. Mrs. Walker, the wife of Silas A. Walker, was born in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1887. After the death of her mother when she was a small child, she moved to Marshall, Illinois. She has one son, Joe Gorham Walker. Mrs. Walker became a member of Walter Burdick Chapter in 1914 and has held a number of offices in this organization. In 1925, she transferred her membership to the Toussaint Dubois Chapter at Lawrenceville, Illinois. She was Vice Regent in that Chapter for the year 1926 and again for 1928-1929. When Mrs. Walker became Regent of our Chapter in 1919 she found that in the preceding period so much of the time of the members had been taken up in the Red Cross work and other War works that much of the customary and routine work of the Chapter had been dropped and that the interest in the regular work of the Chapter had been somewhat dissipated. But, now that the war was over and the boys back from the front, she labored very diligently to restore interest in community affairs and get our Chap- ter back on its old working basis. In this effort she was quite successful and soon had the Chapter functioning much like it had been. On Oct. 4th, 1920, a 55c per capita tax was voted for scholarships which the State organization was sponsoring. The patriotic slides, "America's Creed" and "The Pledge" were purchased and run on the movie screen every Saturday night for several weeks. Mary Clemens Page, seventh Regent, 1921-1923. Mrs. Page was born and reared in Jamestown, Ohio. After graduating from the High School, she went to Ohio Wesleyan University. Later, she married Wil- liam McKendree Page. Her father was a Civil War veteran. On the ma- ternal side, the families are old pioneers in Ohio, coming out from Vir- ginia with the first land grant. Her Revolutionary ancestors are: — Geo. Slage, Pa., Christopher Slagle, Pa., Casper Clemens, Va., and Michael Coiner, Pa. She has eight certificates of service in the Revolution, six being recorded. One ancestor served in the Colonial wars and two in the War of 1812. During Mrs. Page's regime, the regular work and customs of the Chapter were carried out. The Chapter voted a 35c per capita tax to raise money to send to the fund for Memorial Continental Hall. The Chapter sent 810.00 to Martha Berry School. Jennie Marvin Vaughan, eighth Regent, 1923-1925. Mrs. Vaughan's Revolutionary ancestors are, — William Marvin, Timothy Butterfield, Aaron Chandler, Oliver Babcock and Jeremiah Clark. She also has an- cestors that served in each of the three Colonial wars. Matthew Marvin was one of the twelve very earliest emigrants whose names are known that formed the company known as "Adventurers" and to whom belonged Venturer's Field," which was the settlement of Hartford, Ct. Aside from the regular work of the Chapter, the most outstanding feature of this Regency was locating an old Indian Trail through Clark County, extending from the southern to the northwestern part of the county. This Trail was reported to the D. A. R. State Historian. Mrs. Vaughan spent much time and labor in tracing and establishing this 296 Illinois State History Trail and to her must credit be given for its location and its becoming a matter of record. The Chapter voted that a 20c per capita be sent to the Tamassee D. A. R. Industrial School. $10.00 was sent to the Martha Berry School. It was also voted to send 85.00 to Near East Relief. This amount was in- creased to 810.00 by a donation from Mrs. Nettie Shaw. 500 copies of the Flag Code were purchased and distributed to the schools and citizens. In February, 1924, Washington Birthday Services were held at the M. E. Church in connection with an interesting display of Colonial and Revolutionary relics. This was sponsored by our Chapter. Anna Ross Taylor, ninth Regent, 1925-1927. Anna Ross Taylor, wife of Ernest L. Taylor, was born in Tryonville, Pa., on May 4th, 1874. This Daughter is the great-great granddaughter of Zadock Wheeler of Keene, N. H., who enlisted in December, 1776, and fought 3 months and 8 days. He enlisted again on July 1st, 1777, and fought 2 months and 2 days. His rank was that of Sergeant. Mrs. Taylor was a charter member of James Halstead, Sr. Chapter, Robinson, Ills. She moved to Marshall and became a member of Walter Burdick Chapter in 1920. During her Regency, all the regular work of the Chapter was carried out and the customary donations made. Through the influence of our Chapter the ringing of bells and blowing of whistles at 11:11 A. M. on June 28, 1926, of Independence week was carried out. Additional Flag Codes were distributed to Marshall citizens and to every teacher in Clark County. The 810.00 donation to Martha Berry School was made. A District Conference Meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution of the Eighth District was held in the Congregational church, Marshall, Ills., in Oct. 1926. Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, State Regent pre- sided at this meeting. Laura Wheeler Reiser, tenth Regent, 1927-1929. This Regent is the daughter of George W. Wheeler and Hulda George Wheeler and was born in Noblesville Township, 3 miles southeast of Noblesville, on the first Memorial Day observed in our country. Her eligibility for membership in the D. A. R. is based on the services of her Revolutionary ancestor, Moses Ferguson, who was a private in Captain John Fleming's Co. of militia from Cumberland Co., Pa. On July 24th, 1895, she was married to 0. Albert Reiser and made her home in Noblesville until 1908 when she moved to Marshall, Illinois. She became a member of Walter Burdick Chapter in 1922. During her membership she has acted as Chairman of the 8th District Patriotic Com- mittee and is now acting as Chairman of 8th District Committee on Con- servation and Thrift. She has held the chapter offices of Historian, Treasurer and Regent. During her Regency all the regular meetings were held and all of the work of the Chapter carried out. All the customs observed in former ad- ministrations were duly honored and all the customary donations made- In recounting some of the more special work done, we would mention that two boxes of yarn valued at 814.50 were sent to Ellis Island and that a Xmas remembrance was sent to our Real Daughter, Catherine Harrell Dartt. The Chapter bought five foundation feet of Constitution Hall in honor of our five deceased members. We offer this history of Walter Burdick Chapter without apology but feel we might be justified in calling attention to our small membership as an extenuating factor for the meagerness of its contents. This fact has limited our financial resources and circumscribed the scope of our work and at times has rendered our 3 Daughters of the American Revolution 297 struggle for existence very precarious. But we have kept our organization intact and can report it to be in good working condition with excellent spirit and fine morale. We are small in numbers but valiant of heart and have much reason to hope that the scope of our work will be considerably widened in the near future. This history of Walter Burdick Chapter is respectfully submitted by, Mrs. O. a. Reiser, Regent Marshall, 111., Nov. 21, 1928. GOVERNOR EDWARD COLES CHAPTER Mattoon, Illinois Chapter No. 72 The name of Governor Edward Coles was chosen for the Mattoon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution because the name of Coles was given to the County in which Mattoon is located and named in honor of Edward Coles, who was in 1822 elected second Governor of the State of Illinois. Governor Edward Coles was born December 15, 1786, in Albemarle County, Virginia, on the old family estate called Enniscorthy on the Green Mountains. His father, John Coles, was a Colonel in the Revolutionary War. Having been fitted for college he was sent to Hampden Sidney, where he remained until 1805 when he removed to William and Mary College at Williamsburg, Virginia. He became a private secretary to President Madison. The relationship between Mr. Coles and President Madison as well as with Mr. Jefferson and other distinguished men were of a very friendly character, arising from the similarity of their views on the question of slavery. In the spring of 1819 he removed from Virginia to Edwardsville, Illi- nois. In 1819 President Monroe appointed him Register of the Land Office at Edwardsville, Illinois. In the summer of 1823, when a new governor was to be elected to suc- ceed Mr. Bond, then Governor, the pro-slavery element divided into fac- tions. The anti-slavery element united upon Mr. Coles and after one of the most bitter campaigns succeeded in electing him Governor. He maintained himself honorably and with supreme dignity throughout his administra- tion and in his honor. Coles County was named. Governor Edward Coles was one of the most noble and worthy men who ever occupied the high position of the Governor of Illinois. He was truly a great man. He was married to Miss Sally Logan Roberts, a daugh- ter of Hugh Roberts, a descendant of Welsh ancestry, who came to this country with William Penn in 1682. About 1832 he changed his residence to Philadelphia, Penn., where he died and was buried near that city. 298 Illinois State History Organization of Governor Edward Coles Chapter At a meeting of the National Board of Man- agement at Washington, D. C, October, 1920, a. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revo- kition was authorized and Miss Emily Dole Ob- linger was appointed Organizing Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution of the State of Illinois and on January 29, 1921, the Organizing Regent, Miss Emily Dole Oblinger, invited the women of Mattoon, Illinois who had filed their papers for membership in the Chap- ter to her home. At this time the guests of honor were: Mrs. H. Eugene Mis3 Emily Dole Oblinger (^^ubbuck. State Regent of Peoria, Illinois; Mrs. Nevin C. Leschev, the State Recording Secretary, of Galesburg, Illinois, each making very interesting talks on the work and purposes of the Daughters of the American Revolution. At this meeting Mrs. Harry E. Shinn was appointed Organizing Vice Regent. Permanent organization of the Chapter was ^^^^ Harrv e shinn not perfected until the papers filed by the Mattoon women had been acted upon at the National Headquarters at Washington, D. C. Mrs. C. F. Newcomb of Champaign. Illinois, and Mrs. Thomas Chick of Windsor, Canada and Vice Regent of the Daughters of the Empire of Canada were also guests of the meeting. There were in attendance twenty- eight organizing members. On March 16, 1921, the organizing members of the new Chapter were entertained at a one o'clock luncheon at the home of the Vice Regent, Mrs. Harry E. Shinn. Following the luncheon a business meeting was held, the Vice Regent, Mrs. Shinn, presiding as the Active Regent; Miss Oblinger was absent from the city. There were in attendance, Mrs. Mary C. Lee of Champaign, Illinois, the State Chaplin of the Daughters of the American Revolution of the State of Illinois ; Mrs. E. C. Baldwin, Regent of the Champaign, Illinois Chapter; Mrs. George W. Busey, founder of the Cham- paign, Illinois Chapter, and now its Treasurer, were invited guests. These ladies gave very interesting talks and assisted in installing the officers of the new Chapter. Mrs. Lee presented the Chapter with a fine gavel made from the wood of a tree at Mount Vernon. This completed the organization of the Mattoon, Illinois, Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The following officers were installed : Miss Emily Dole Oblinger Regent Mrs. Harry E. Shinn Vice Regent Mrs. Louis R. Noble Second Vice Regent Mrs. S. A. D. Harry Recording Secretary Mrs. B. F. Uran Corresponding Secretary Mrs. W. T. Osborn Treasurer Mrs. Carl D. Kiger Registrar Miss Katherine Mclntyre Historian Miss Minnie Bresse Chaplin Miss Blanche Gray Parliamentarian Daughters of the American Revolution 299 Names of Charter Members 161247 Bresse, Minnie Valeria 35802 161248 Capen, Benetta 161254 169934 Chuse, Eliza Shinn 107210 161249 Clark, Nellie Tuttle 161256 161250 Dole, Laura Frances 161257 169107 Dole, Mabel Wamsley 161259 161251 Evans, Jennie O'Hair 161258 162662 Gray, Blanch 161260 140441 Hardestv, Cecilia Fair- brother 161255 166861 Harding, Florence Stephen- 149734 son 169935 24584 Harry, Eunice Sater 79786 166862 Johnson, Margaret Balch 162664 161252 Kendall, Jessie Johnson 161261 161253 Kiger, Blanch Richmond 94677 165499 Lumpkin, Bessie Adamson 161262 162663 Mclntyre, Katherine H. 162665 174868 Moran, Margaret Yunts 165500 Noble, Mary Churchill Oblinger, Mary Dole Oblinger, Emily Dole Osborn, Bess Reeme Pegelow, Helen Rose Redding, Helen North Riddle, Lillian Rudy, Elizabeth Jane Hun- ter Rush, Ethelyn Sampson, Lelia Haines Sater, Mabel Etta Shinn, Pearl N. Smith, Belle G. Stone, Estella G. Uran, Florence French Wiley, Mary Moss Yount, Rhoda G. Zellar, Julia Clark Mrs. Louis R. Noble and Miss Lillian Riddle were appointed to draft the Constitution and By-Laws. This important meeting closed by all sing- ing "America." A Chapter meeting was held May 14, 1921, at the home of Mrs. James H. Clark, the Regent, Miss Oblinger presiding. At this meeting the Consti- tution and By-Laws as submitted by the committee were read, approved and after voting was accepted. Another interesting part of this meeting was a report of the Thirtieth Continental Congress of the Daughters at Washington, D. C, given by Mrs. J. B. Stone, who was a delegate from this Chapter. Monument on Gr;i\ One of the ever to be remembered meetings of the Chapter was the Flag day picnic on June 14, 1921, in which the members of the Charleston 300 Illinois State History Chapter met the Mattoon Chapter at the Shiloh Church, near Janesville, IlKnois, which is about eleven miles southeast of Mattoon, Illinois, where in the shadow of this little country church is the cemetery in which are buried Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln, father and step-mother of the martyred president, Abraham Lincoln. Assembling at these graves an appropriate program was held. The Lord's prayer was led by Miss Etta Nott, Regent of the Charleston Chapter, after which the Regent of the Mattoon Chapter, Miss Emily Dole Oblinger, placed a flag at the head of the graves. A poem, The Grave of the Father of Lincoln, was given by Miss Margaret McCrory of Charleston, Illinois, who is the granddaughter ■of George B. Balch, who composed the poem. This poem is of interest as it was instrumental in calling the attention to the lack of a fitting monu- ment at the grave of Thomas Lincoln, the father of Abraham Lincoln. A few years later a monument was placed there. Their graves until the last two or three years were forgotten except by a faithful few people living in that vicinity. These people in November, 1922, formed the Shiloh Lin- coln Memorial Club to care for the graves. The program closed by all singing 'The Star Spangled Banner." We then sought the shady trees and spread our picnic lunch on the ground and enjoyed a very delightful social time. Later, going into the church, a little business was taken up in the discussion with the Charleston Chapter about the marking of the Lincoln Circuit. Through the efforts of the Lincoln Circuit Committee in Coles County, Illinois, consisting of Mrs. George H. Rudy of Mattoon, Illinois, Mrs. H. H. Blair, Mrs. E. H. Fulton and Mrs. W. R. Harryman, all of Charleston, Illi- nois, together with our two Lincoln Circuit Coles County, Illinois directors, Mrs. John H. Marshall of Charleston, Illinois, and Miss Emily Dole Ob- linger, of Mattoon, Illinois, the promise of six hundred dollars was secured from the Supervisors at their meeting held September 20, 1921, for mark- ing the Lincoln Circuit through Coles County, Illinois. Armistice Day was observed by the co-operation of the Mattoon Chap- ter with the American Legion and other city organizations with the plant- ing of twenty-six beautiful American Elm trees in Peterson Park and marked in memory of our World War heroes who lost their lives either in war or was caused by the war. A program was given of songs and readings, later a banquet was served for the Legion boys, closing with a •dance for them in one of the city halls. An unusually pleasant Chapter meeting was at the home of Mrs. Carl D. Kiger, January 14, 1922, when there was as a special guest one of the pioneer women of the days of Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Susan D. Baker of Janesville, Illinois, one of the oldest residents of that vicinity and who told of the early life of Coles County and especially the many reminiscences of her family with that of Thomas Lincoln, father of Abraham Lincoln. She said, "As a child I saw the great Lincoln as he said farewell to his step-mother, just before leaving for Washington, D. C, to be inaugurated for the presidency of this great Republic." The Governor Edward Coles Chapter of the D. A. R. planned to hold the flag day picnic, June 14, 1922, jointly with the Sally Bush Lincoln Chapter of Charleston, Illinois, at Riverview on the Embarras river, east of Charleston, Illinois. This is historical ground for it was at this point in the year 1815 and 1818 that two battles occurred with the Indians. The first one near Blakesman Mill between government surveyors and the In- dians. The second one between some Illinois rangers under General White- side and three bands of Indians, the Kickapoos, Pottamatomies and Winne- bagoes. Daughters of the American Revolution 301 After the picnic lunch, the historical accounts of these battles were given also the history of our flag and biographical sketches of Governor Edward Coles and Sally Bush Lincoln. Several kodak pictures were taken which will be placed in the scrap book and will be of interest in years to come. On September 18, 1922 at Charleston, Illinois, on the Court House lawn, fitting exercises were held commemorating the 64th anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas debate. Honorable H. A. Neal of Charleston, Illinois, presided, introducing the speakers. Mrs. Jessie Palmer Weber of Springfield, Illinois, spoke on the sub- ject, "Lincoln Associates on the Circuit." She told of the manner in which the associates of Lincoln rode the Circuit almost 75 years ago and of the great stress put upon politics in those days and of the practical jokes played on each other by the lawyers. She closed with the plea that we continue to mark permanently the things which stand for the noble memories of sacrifice, devotion, valor and endurance of the strong men of our great history. The Honorable Henry R. Rathbone of Chicago gave a splendid address on Abraham Lincoln. He said that "the memory of the past is the inspira- tion of the present," that everywhere is felt the interest of history and the spell of romance and we are fast learning that a proper attention to such matters pays. He congratulated the people of this community that they are awake to the fact that they have here a powerful asset in the Asso- ciation of such men as Lincoln and Douglas and that they were on the right road to make the most of it in marking these historic spots so that the traveling public might honor them. It is interesting also to know that Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas spent the night before their great debate in Charleston, in Mattoon, and on the morning of the debate drove to Charleston each one headed a great procession. Dr. William Barton of Oak Park, one of the greatest authorities on Lincoln was the next speaker. Among other things he said, in his interest- ing talk, Abraham Lincoln was the greatest man of his generation but that Stephen A. Douglas was not a man to be held in contempt. Following his address a number of little children in a beautiful little ceremony sur- rounded the Lincoln Circuit Marker with flowers, then the marker was unveiled by Mrs. H. E. Chubbuck of Peoria, 111., State Regent of the D. A. R. with a few preliminary remarks. Miss Lotte Jones of Danville, Chairman of the Lincoln Circuit Mark- ing Association, made the address dedicating the marker and in the name of the Association she accepted the marker and expressed, to the Coles County Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the thanks of the organization for the fine devotion which had led them to provide the marking of the Circuit in this County thus connecting it up with the other counties which were privileged to count themselves as a part of the Circuit on which Abraham Lincoln practiced. The members of our chapter were guests of the Sally Lincoln Chapter of Charleston on November 15, at the home of Mrs. John Marshall. The feature of the afternoon was an address on Governor Edward Coles, given by F. K. Dunn, Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois. The money which the Chapter realizes during the year is spent along patriotic and historical lines. Our second anniversary of our organization was a one o'clock luncheon held at the Business Woman's Club, given by Mrs. J. W. Johnson and Mrs. G. M. Harding. Many interesting relics were on display, the historical interest being given by the owner of the relics following the luncheon, which was served by the daughters of the Chapter members. Misses 302 Illinois State History Suzanna Harry, Dorothy Cokendolpher, Betty Tisdale, Virginia Redding and Margaret Katherine Johnson. A short but pleasing program was given. Flag day, June 14, 1923, was observed by the local chapter with a picnic luncheon and program at Peterson Park and having as guests the Sally Bush Lincoln Chapter of Charleston, Illinois. As Peterson Park is the place where the memorial trees were placed in memory of our fallen heroes in Mattoon, Illinois, in the World War, a talk on these trees was given by Mrs. John VanMeter, a poem "Flags" was recited by Mrs. J. W. Johnson and music appropriate to the occasion was given. Another his- toric spot in close proximity to Peterson Park is Grant Park and Mrs. Joseph C. Dole gave the history of it. This park was the camp of General U. S. Grant in the Civil War. At the beginning of the war Captain Grant was sent to Mattoon, Illinois, to organize the twenty-first regiment which later became "Grant's Own." He soon had the regiment sufficiently or- ganized to send it to Springfield, Illinois and later to take its place on the battlefields of the South. The original flag staff and flag which was used by General U. S. Grant in front of his army headquarters here in Mattoon, Illinois, has been preserved and the flag staff is now placed on the lawn in front of the new Hotel U. S. Grant. The program concluded with singing "The Star Spangled Banner." The annual open meeting was held in the Public Library, December 8, 1923, the several women's clubs in the city as guests of the Chapter. Mrs. S. A. D. Harry, Regent, presided and introduced Professor Frank C. Baker, Curator of the Museum of the University of Illinois, who was the speaker of the afternoon. His subject was the Cahokia Indian Mounds. Professor Baker is a member of the Archeological Research Party which for several years has been at work digging in the famous Cahokia Mounds and from his rich experience gave an interesting lecture which was profusely illus- trated with stereoptican views of the mounds and the many articles of historic value which have been unearthed. He also displayed a coflection of hatchets, arrowheads, pottery and other interesting things apropos of the subject. While in the city Professor Baker took time to examine the B. F. Lawson collection of Indian relics, which has recently been presented to the Mattoon Library, and pronounced it very fine. This will be a nucleus to a museum which we hope will be valuable in the future. The Chapter is sponsoring the equipment for a playground in the new park, called Lawson Park, which grounds have also been given to the city by Mr. B. F. Lawson, now deceased, and which is named in his honor. A reception was held in the Business Woman's Club by the Governor Edward Coles Chapter in honor of Mrs. Charles E. Herrick, State Regent, with the Sally Bush Lincoln Chapter also as guests. Mrs. Herrick gave an interesting talk which was greatly enjoyed by all. Musical selections were given by Mrs. Harry Kendall and Mrs. B. J. Bockelman. Tea was served followed by a social hour. At the home of Mrs. G. H. Cokendolpher, January 10, 1925, the Chap- ter gave a Colonial Tea from three to five o'clock. Mrs. S. A. D. Harry and Mrs. James H. Clark poured tea. The Fourth Birthday was celebrated with a white breakfast at the Buckler-Moore Cafeteria in the private dining room at twelve o'clock. It has become an established custom that the Governor Edward Coles Chapter award two medals for the highest grade in an American History test, one to the pupil having the best grade of all those in the West side schools and the other to the pupil scoring highest in the East side schools. This year James Reynolds of the Hawthorne School and Kenneth Hayes of the Lowell School were the winners of the medals. Mrs. S. A. D. Harrv Daughters of the American Revolution 303 presented the medals to these pupils on behalf of the Chapter. About forty members of the Chapter went to Champa ijjn where they M'ere the guests of Mrs. G. W. Byers at a one o'clock luncheon held in the Inman Hotel. A large American Flag occupied the east wall of the room. A three course luncheon was served. Miss Katherine Mclntyre, Regent, acting as master of ceremonies opened the program. Musical numbers being given by Mrs, H. F. Kendall and Mrs. Frank Kern. Short talks were made by Mrs. Byers, Mrs. George Busey of Champuign, Mrs. A. Robertson of Bloomington and Mrs. R. W. Lake, Res-ent, of the Champa'gn Chapter. The principal address was given by Mrs. H. M. Dunlap of Savoy, and which was greatly enjoyed by all present. "Down Petticoat Lane" was a very pretty and pleasing play given by the chapter when styles and scenes in American history from the time of the American Indians up to the present day was given in the Association of Commerce Hall. There was a large attendance and the chapter realized about one hundred and fifty dollars which will pay for the memorial chair which is to be placed in Constitution Hall at Washington, D, C. The two medals for the history scholarship awards were given to Miss Francis Ritter and Miss Pauline Jane Redding; Miss Mildred McDonald was awarded honorable mention. Miss Katherine Mclntyre made the pre- sentation in the assembly rooms of the Hawthorne and Longfellow schools before the entire school on behalf of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution of the Governor Edwards Coles Chapter. Mothers and Daughters Day was observed by the Daughters of our Chapter when Mrs. H. E. Shinn, Regent, entertained the chapter and a number of guests at a one o'clock luncheon at her home. Miss Maria Leo- ward, dean of women of the University of Illinois was guest of honor and spoke on the modern daughters and the problems with which they have to cope. Mrs. Shinn was assisted by the daughters of the members. Misses Dorothy Cokendolpher, Virginia Redding. Margaret Katherine Johnson, Betty Jane Rudy, Martha Ellen Kiger, Sallie Shinn, Betty Shinn of Denver, Colo., and Julia Mildred Lake of Champaign, 111. June, 1927, the program of the Mattoon Rotary Club was in charge of representatives of the Governor Edward Coles Chapter, who endeavored to enlighten Rotarians on the work that this organization of patriotic women is doing. Miss Katherine Mclntyre, Regent, was introduced by the President, Gus Schlicher, she preceded his introduction of the other speakers with a few explanatory remarks. Miss Helen Rose Pegelow spoke on Ellis Island and the work of all the chapters being done there. Mrs. S. A. D. Harry outlined some of the work that the D. A. R. is doing na- tionally. Mrs. S. R. Evans received some of the work the chapter has done locally and contemplates doing in the city, in the development of Law- son Park, with trees and play ground equipment. The April meeting of 1928 was held at the home of Mrs. Ray G. Red- ding, the Regent. After the opening exercises Dr. 0. W. Ferguson was introduced and gave an interesting talk on historical spots around this vicinitv and the early history of Coles County. The first meeting of the Chapter for the calendar year of 1928-1929 was held with Mrs. G. W. Byers at her beautiful home. Elm Lawn Farm. Mrs. Ray G. Redding, Regent, presided. The work for the year was out- lined. After the business the Regent introduced Mrs. William T. Scott, State Historian, of Chrisman, Illinois, who very interestingly told us of the historical work being done in the State. Following her talk Mrs. Frank Kern sang "An Old Sweet Song." This closed the program. Dainty re- freshments were served and social time followed, all feeling they had had a most delightful time. 304 Illinois State History On Saturday afternoon, November tenth, at the Public Library audi- torium the Chapter members were hostesses to visiting members of the Chapter from Charleston, Effingham, Kansas and Paris. The auditorium was beautifully decorated with fall flowers. Mrs. Ray G. Redding, Regent, opened the meeting with a cordial welcome to the visitors and then intro- duced Mrs. Helen Pegelow as mistress of ceremonies. Mrs. Guy Sutton sang a group of songs, with Miss Mary Bristow as piano accompanist. Mrs. John Hamilton spoke on "The Beauty Spots of Illinois," giving in- formation of the many she had visited. This is only a part of the outstanding events in the seven and a half years since our organization. We have responded to every call that is within our financial ability. We annually celebrate our birthday and all patriotic and anniversary days that we may keep the American ideals al- ways in the hearts of our daughters. Our membership numbers sixty-one. We have one member, in Mem.oriam, Mrs. Mary Rightsell Sparks, Novem- ber 7, 1924. Regents of the Governor Edward Coles Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Mattoon, Illinois: Miss Emily Dole Oblinger 1921-1923 Mrs. S. A. D. Harrv 1923-1925 Miss Katherine H. Mclntyre 1925-1926 Mrs. Harry E. Shinn 1926-1927 Miss Katherine H. Mclntvre 1927-1928 Mrs. Ray G. Redding 1928-1929 Emily Dole Oblinger, organizing Regent of the Governor Edward Coles Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was born at "Lone Elm Place," Mattoon, Illinois, where she still resides. Her home receives its name from a large elm tree, standing in the corner of the yard, known as "The Lone Elm," which is the oldest tree in the vicinity and which was used as a landmark by the pioneers in crossing the prairie. She is the daughter of Daniel H. and Mary Dole Oblinger. Daniel H. Oblinger was of Pennsylvania Dutch extraction, the Oblin- ger family emigrating from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Ohio in an early day. He enlisted in the Civil War, serving as Hospital Steward in the 15th Regular Infantry. One of Miss Oblinger's great grandfathers was in the War of 1812 and five of her ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War. On her mother's side, she comes of pioneer New England stock. Her maternal grandfather, Stephen Dexter Dole, was one of the founders of Mattoon. The family is still in possession of some of the farm land, which he purchased from the Government for only a dollar and a quarter per acre. Miss Oblinger is a graduate of the Mattoon High School and National Park Seminary, Washington, D. C. When quite young she joined the Presbyterian Church in Mattoon. In 1914 she became a D. A. R. at large; was the organizing Regent of the Governor Edward Coles Chapter, and served as Regent for the first two years. She was one of the Coles County Directors of the Lincoln Circuit Marking Association. The Coles County Lincoln Marker was dedicated in Charleston September 18, 1922, commemorating the Lincoln-Douglas De- bate held there September 18, 1858, when her grandfather, Stephen Dex- ter Dole, and two of his friends, had the honor of riding to the debate from Mattoon to Charleston in the carriage with Abraham Lincoln. Miss Oblinger will ever be interested in the work of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Daughters of the American Revolution 305 Eunice S. Harry, the second Regent of the Governor Edward Coles Chapter of Mattoon, was born in Ohio but moved when a child to Illinois. She became a Daughter of the Revolution early in the history of the organization, her national number being 24584. She and her mother were members of the Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter, one among the first Chapters to be organized in the State. She was a charter member of the Barbara Standish Chapter of Hoopeston and held office during her membership there. With the family she moved to Mattoon and became a charter member of the Governor Edward Coles Chapter, which she served as first secretary and second Regent. Mrs. Harry's Revolutionary ancestor on her mother's side is Wm.. McGahey who served under Captain John Church. Her great grandfather was a cousin of Andrew Jackson. Her own father served in the Civil War three years, until wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg. Dr. Safer was a member of the famous Iron Brigade. Mrs. Harry is a graduate of Illinois State Normal and Illinois Woman's College. Before her marriage to Stephen A. D. Harry in 1904 she was a teacher in the High School at Hoopeston. During the World War she again entered the profession, this time as primary teacher in the Mattoon Schools which position she now holds. Mr. and Mrs. Harry have one daughter, Suzanna who is a Junior at the University of Illinois. Pearle Elizabeth Newcomb Shinn is the daughter of Dr. William Ken- dall and Eliza C. Newcomb. She is the great, great, great granddaughter of David Newcomb, who was included in the Colonial War Muster roll of January 29, 1759 at Oxford, Mass. August 2, 1779 he was added to a com- mittee to provide for the families of Soldiers of the Revolutionary War. Mrs. Shinn bears the distinction of having had four ancestors: Wil- liam and Mary Brewster, Stephen and Giles Hopkins on the Mayflower, and is a descendant of Governor Thos. Prence, the second governor of the Plymouth Colony. Mrs. Shinn lived in Champaign, Illinois, joined the Alliance Chapter of D. A. R. in 1907, and attended the University of Illinois. She was married to Harry Erie Shinn April 10, 1912, and went to live in Texarkana, Texas; while there she was transferred to the Lone Star Chapter of D. A. R. Later, she moved to Mattoon and there helped to organize the Governor Edward Coles Chapter, D. A. R. With a luncheon at her home on March 16, 1921, the organization was perfected. In start- ing, the success of this chapter was largely due to the splendid advice and counsel of Mrs. George Busey of the Alliance Chapter. Mrs. Shinn was the first Vice Regent and later served as Regent of this chapter, and is serving this year on the State committee for National Defense. Her daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, is a member of the C. A. R., being- eligible on both sides of the family, and will fall heir to the Newcomb and Shinn lineage books. Katherine Hoge Mclntyre was born in Mattoon, Illinois, and after finishing High School, was sent to Carleton College, Northfield. Minn. After completing the course there, went to Boston, graduating and taking a post-graduate course there, and later studying two years in Europe. Her grandmother (Mclntyre) was a Hoge of Virginia, and the name tells from what intensely patriotic stock she come ; one of the Hoges being one of the first directors of William and Mary College. On the other side (the Demings) a direct descent of the Bradford clan of Massachusetts. 306 Illinois State History While Regent of the Governor Edward Coles Chapter, good work was done by the chapter, and are justly proud of what has been accomplished. Mrs. Ray G. Redding, the present Regent of the Governor Edward Coles Chapter, was born in Mattoon and has lived practically all her life in the house in which she was born. Helen Charlotte North was the only daughter of Arthur T. and Nan- nie Page North. Her maternal grandfather was one of the early residents of Mattoon and practiced law there for many years. Her paternal ancestors were of Pilgrim stock, one of them coming on the Mayflower. Both lines of ancestors were active in early colonial af- fairs, and both lines took active part in the Revolution. Mrs. Redding attended the public schools of Mattoon. On August 17, 1910, she married Ray G. Redding, also of Mattoon. They have one daughter, Virginia Page. Mrs. Redding at one time took a very active part in Parent-Teacher Association work and is a member of the Central Community Church. She is a charter member and also an enthusiastic member of the Governor Edward Coles Chapter. Nellie G. Clark, Historian GENERAL MACOMB CHAPTER Macomb, Illinois General Macomb Chapter, D. A. R., of Macomb, Illinois, was so named in honor of General Alexander Macomb, hero of the battle of Plattsburg in 1814, victorious over Sir George Prevost, British Commander in Canada, for which honors were conferred upon him by President Madison, and for which he received a medal from Congress. He died in Washington in 1841, buried in Congressional cemetery. General Macomb Chapter was admitted to the National Society April 11, 1910, and the first meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Clara Kern Bayliss on May 28 of that year with twelve members present, only three officers being elected : Regent, Mrs. Bayhss ; secretary, Mrs. Isabelle Tunni- cliff; registrar, Mrs. Eva Stocker. Meetings were irregular, three being held the first year, and subsequently no more than three for several years following. It was the purpose of the charter members to organize, and hold informal meetings more for the social contact than to do any active work. The charter members were as follows : *Mrs. Emma Applegate Mrs. Mary C. Eads *Mrs. Elizabeth Lisle Bacon *Mrs. Anna Knappenberger Mrs. Clara Kern Bayliss *Mrs. Eva H. Stocker Mrs. Clara A. Chandler Mrs. Isabelle Tunnicliff Miss Tessa Beaver *Mrs. Emma C. Watson *Mrs. Mattie Downing *Mrs. Anna Vose The following Chapter offices have been held by the charter members : Mrs. Emma Applegate, Secretarv and Treasurer in 1916, Honorary Vice Regent, 1917; Mrs. Elizabeth L. Bacon, Regent 1911, Treasurer 1917; Mrs. Mattie Downing, Treasurer 1912; Mrs. Anna Knappenberger, Secretary and Treasurer 1914-1915; Mrs. Eva Stocker, Registrar 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, Regent 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919; Mrs. Anna Vose, Vice Regent 1912, 1913, 1914, Registrar 1914. The organizing Regents were Mrs. Ames and Mrs. Earle. The first Regent, Mrs. Clara Kern Bayliss was born near Kalamazoo, Mich., in 1848. Received degree of M. S. from Hillsdale College. Married Alfred Bayliss, afterward superintendent of education for Illinois ; author *Still members. Daughters of the American Revolution 307 ilrs. Elizabeth Lisle Bacon of ten or twelve children's books, one of which was republished in England and another translated and published in Czecho-Slovakia ; a "Real Granddaughter," being descended from Nicholas Kern who won the title of the "Boy Patriot" ; organized the General Macomb Chap- ter with twelve members, which did little but mark Revolutionary graves and contributed small sums to the Or- phans' Home. In October of the first year of the chapter's organization, Mrs. Bayliss gave a "Colonial Afternoon" entertaining the State Regent, Mrs. Ames. Elected Regent again in 1912 and 1913. National number, 56952. Mrs. Elizabeth Lisle Bacon, second Regent of General Macomb Chapter, was born in Macomb, daughter of William S. Bailey and Dorothy (Walker) Bailey, de- scendant of Joseph Wal- ker, (Revolutionary an- cestor), educated in schools of Macomb, and Oberlin College. Oberlin, Ohio. Regent 1911-1912. National number, 77065. Mrs. Eva Stocker, elected Regent in 1914 and served for six terms. During her regency fine world war work was accomplished. Six thousand hours were spent by members in Red Cross work, six orphans adopted, nearly 87,000 in Liberty bonds and War Saving Stamps were sold, and nearly 82,000 collected for war relief work. Na- tional number, 67235. Jeannette Smith Foulke (Mrs. Chas. O.), daughter of Washington and Josephine Smith, descendant of Captain William Smith, born Octo- ber 31, 1879, Macomb, 111., admitted to N. S. D. A. R. October 6, 1916. National number 128872. Elected Regent of General Macomb Chapter, De- cember 9, 1920 ; served two years. Accomplished the following work in that period : Voted to hold regular monthly m.eetings ; compiled and printed the first year book of Chapter. Made first contri- butions to scholarship fund. Bought and placed one hundred American Creed cards in the public schools. American History prizes were given in public schools for the first time. The Regent and Secretary drafted and submitted by-laws of the chapter, which were accepted and incorporated in the first year book. Mrs. Carrie Dehority was elected Regent, April 17, 1922. Served actively for two terms and held office for a third term, during which time she moved to California, and the vice-regent acted in her stead for the greater part of the term. During her administration the chapter grew, and by reason of her interest and enthusiasm in all the projects sponsored by the National Society, much work of a civic nature was accomplished. During her tenure of office a sub.scription to the D. A. R. magazine was placed in the public library, and donations were made to help furnish the 'Mrs. Eva Jeannette Smith Foulke 308 Illinois State History Illinois room in Continental Memorial Hall, to the library at Tamassee College. National Old Trails, Phillipine Scholarship, and the Near East Relief. Nat. No. 81,554. Miss Alta Walker was regent of General Macomb Chapter D. A. R., 1926-1927, and being Vice' Regent was acting Regent, 1925-26, the Re- gent being in California. Was also Secretary of the chapter for three years, and vice regent two years. During her term of office, the member- ship was greatly increased, officers using the budgeting system, dues were raised and an effort made to inform chapter members concerning the various interests of the National Society in all undertakings where it was financially possible. Miss Walker, a Lake Forest graduate, is always interested in all community affairs, served as a Miss Alta Walker member of a State Committee. Mabel P. Bayne, daughter of S. Clarke Pric3 and Clara (Tew) Price was born in Joplin, Mis- souri, graduated Joplin High School, student Central College and Western National Conserva- tory, Kansas City, Mo- Married George G. Bayne April 22nd, 1903. Was admitted to D. A. R. in April, 1922, and served as delegate to the State Conference at Streator in 1923. Revolutionary ancestor Captain Henry Tew. Was Chapter Sec- retary in 1924 and on State Committee for Immi- grant Shop in Chicago, and on State Committee for Manuals in 1927 and 1928. Was elected Re- gent in April, 1926, and again in 1927, served chapter on Program committee for six successive years. Outstanding work was the purchase and ^^ complete payment for a chair in Constitution Hall, said chair to be named in honor of General Macomb, two terms as regent all State and National dues and quotas were paid, and three girls sponsored for the Student Loan. For this reason especially generous donations were made to this fund, and to the various other projects which come under the heading of "What the Daughters Do." Also a picture of "Old Ironsides" was framed and hung in the Public Library. Meta Pillsbury Dunbar, daughter of Francis I. and Minnie Blackwedel Pillsbury and descend- ant of Captain Caleb Pillsbury and his son Joshua Pillsbury, was born in Dubuque, Iowa, September 13, 1885, graduated from Ma- comb High School, and attended Knox Conserva- tory, Galesburg, 111. Married Otto Dunbar Oc- tober 6th, 1909, admitted to D. A. R. October 20, 1920, National Number 158,426- Served as Vice- Regent 1927-1928, elected Regent April, 1928, also served on State Publicity Committee 1928. Outstanding work, held the first meeting of the Fifth Division ever held by General Macomb Chapter October 17, 1928. Also placed the "Salute to the Flag" one day a week in the Public Schools of Macomb. During her Meta Pillsbury Dunbar Daughters of the American Revolution 309 MARISSA CHAPTER Marissa, Illinois On December 19th, 1926, at the home of Mrs. S. S. Boyle, the Marissa Chapter of the D. A. R. was organized by Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, State Regent of Illinois. The charter members are as follows : Mrs.S.E. Ballard, Revolutionary Ancestor, Robt. Stuart Coulter; Mrs. W. G. Bicket, Revolutionary Ancestor, Robert Stuart Coulter; Mrs. S. S. Boyle, Revolutionary Ancestor, William White; Mrs. Geo. F. Dryden, Revolutionary Ancestor, Robt. Stuart Coulter; Miss Margaret Dryden, Revolutionary Ancestor, Robt. Stuart Coulter ; Miss Winifred Dryden, Revolutionary Ancestor, Robt. Stuart Coulter; Mrs. Chas. Jones, Revolu- tionary Ancestor, Robt. Stuart Coulter; Mrs. H. G. Knecht, Revolutionary Ancestor, Robt. Stuart Coulter; Mrs. J. Ralph Lyons, Revolutionary An- cestor, Joseph Hedges; Mrs. L. E. McClintock, Revolutionary Ancestor, William White ; Mrs. John Nixon, Revolutionary Ancestor, William White ; Mrs. A. Postmueller, Revolutionary Ancestor, Robt. Stuart Coulter; Miss Mary White, Revolutionary Ancestor, William White ; Miss Geneva White, Revolutionary Ancestor, William White. Since this time the following members have joined the chapter: Mrs. Theo. Finger, Revolutionary Ancestor, William Gault; Mrs. John W. Tweed, Revolutionary Ancestor, Wm. Blanchard ; Miss Nell Steele, Revolutionary Ancestor, John Steele. The officers elected to hold until May, 1928, were : Mrs. S. S. Boyle, Regent ; Mrs. W. G. Bicket, Vice Regent ; Mrs. John T. Nixon, Chaplain ; Mrs. Geo. F. Dryden, Registrar; Mrs. J, R. Lyons, Secretary; Mrs. Chas. Jones, Treasurer; Mrs. L. E. McClintock, Historian; Miss Mary White, Cor. Secretary. Since that time meetings have been held in the homes of the mem- bers each alternate month. Action taken by the chapter prevents any officer from succeeding herself. Committees for the year are : Program — Mesdames Bicket, Jones and Postmueller. Americanization — Mrs. Ballard, Miss Mar- garet Dryden. Preservation of Historical Spots — Mrs. Dryden, Miss Geneva White. Publicity — Mrs. Lyons, Miss Mary White. Legislative — Mrs. McClintock, Miss Wini- fred Dryden. Better Films — Mrs. Theo. Finger. Mrs. W. J. Bicket, the Vice Regent, repre- sented us at the Continental Congress at Wash- ington. Our Regent, Mrs. Boyle, is a member of the \ ■'^ s s B vie B.ea\ Daughters' Committee of Illinois. Pro- °' " grams have dealt with historical subjects and current history and events. Mrs. H. G. Knecht, Historian 310 Illinois State History MARY LITTLE DEERE CHAPTER MoLiNE, Illinois The National organization of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution was founded in October of the year 1890 with only eleven members, but it was not until January 6, 1894, that a chapter was organized in Mo- line. The first meeting was held at the home of Mrs. J. S. Gillmore. Mrs. Deere having previously been appointed regent for Moline and Rock Island by Mrs. Kerfoot, state regent, called the meeting. Officers were elected as follows : Regent — Mrs. Charles Deere. Vice-regent — Mrs. J. S. Gillmore. Secretary — Mrs. Charles A. Barnard. Registrar — Mrs. Frank G. Allen. The list of charter members is as follows : Mesdames Charles H. Deere, C. A. Barnard, W. H. Hillhouse, Frank G. Allen, G. H. Huntoon, William Butterworth, H. W. Cooper, Harry Ainsworth, S. S. Crompton ; Misses Martha Atkinson, Lucy D. Evans. Later, at a meeting held at the home of Mrs. C. A. Barnard, the sub- ject of a chapter name was brought up. Many names were proposed, but it was the consensus of opinion that the chapter name must be one that was widely known so after much discussion it was decided to name the chapter the Moline Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, this name being widely known the world over. It was also decided upon not to make this chapter a purely social one but to take up a course of study during the year, and this has been the policy of the chapter during the thirty-four years of its existence. Mrs. Charles Deere, the founder of our chapter, served as regent for eight years, at the end of which period (1902) she was elected State Regent and made Honorary Regent of the local chapter. After presiding over the state organization for three terms of office Mrs. Deere was elected Vice President General from Illinois. These honors were followed in 1912 by that of Honorary Vice President General, an office conferred for life, and a well deserved honor to one who had given so many active years of service to D. A. R. work. Mrs. William Butterworth succeeded Mrs. Deere as Regent of the Moline chapter and held this office for twenty years when, she, too, filled the office of Vice President General from Illinois. During the interim Mrs. Harry Ainsworth, a charter member, served as regent of our chapter. At the end of thirty years, 1923, Mrs. But- terworth was, like her mother, elected for life to the office of Honorary Vice President General. For twenty-nine years mother and daughter pre- sided over the Moline Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, with but one short interim. Mrs. Charles Deere died April 28, 1913, and Mrs. Harry Ainsworth ^t the twentieth annual meeting held at the home of Mrs. J. S. Gillmore where the chapter was I Daughters of the American Revolution 311 org-anized, Mrs. S. S. Crompton proposed, and it was enacted, that "In loving remembrance and honor of her who was our first regent, our founder, and benefactor, a petition be sent to the National organization at Washington asking that we be permitted to change our name to the Mary Little Deere Chapter" which request was later granted. Three years later Mrs. Butterworth cancelled the remaining bonded indebtedness upon Continental Memorial Hall by a gift of 85,000, in memory of Mrs. Deere. We have had high honors conferred upon members of Mary Little Deere chapter. Besides the high honors going to our founder, Mrs. Deere, and her daughter, Mrs. Butterworth, one of our talented members, Mrs. Julia Mills Dunn, was first State Historian of Daughters of the American Revolution and was appointed by the President General, Mrs. Fairbanks, to represent the society at the St. Louis Exposition. Mrs. Dunn wrote the book entitled, ''The Story of Black Hawk's Watch Tower," the play "Old Colonial Days" which was enacted for our chapter in 1899, and wrote many poems for special occasions. In 1914 her name was voted to be placed in the Honor Book for Continental Hall. The election of Mrs. Grace Hall Brosseau, a former member of our chapter, as Treasurer General in 1923 gave us much pleasure, and since then she has been elected to the highest office our organization bestows — that of President General of our National organization. The red letter day of the year nineteen hundred and twenty was the eleventh of December when Mary Little Deere Chapter met at Mrs. Sleight's to celebrate with Mrs. Dimock, one of our real granddaughters, her one hundredth birthday. Mrs. Butterworth presided and a very interesting and appropriate program was presented. A greeting from the chapter was given by Mrs. Blakemore who spoke of Mrs. Dimock's activity in founding the First Congregational church and her interest in the building of the second edifice. Mrs. Frank Gates Allen read a poem which carried a loving message and was written by Mrs. Julia Mills Dunn. A wonderful birthday cake with one hundred candles on it was wheeled in by Mrs. Huntoon and Mrs. Dimock blew out some of the candles. Guests were interested in the display of old family treasures, some of which were as old as the honoree herself. At the end of thirty years there were seven charter members enrolled in the 1923-1924 year book. Active members were Mesdames Harry Ainsworth, Frank G. Allen, William Butter- worth, George H. Huntoon and Miss Lucy Evans. At the anniversary meeting last year there were four charter members present. There are now seven charter members, Mesdames Gillmore, At- kinson, Hillhouse, Allen, Butterworth, and Miss Luc}^ Evans. There are ninety-nine members listed in the year book, including twenty-two non- resident members. Mrs. George H. Huntoon t -, noo • j. j ii i j^ i In 1923 we inaugurated the plan of chang- ing our Regent and other officers at least every two years and our leader during 1923-1924 was Mrs. E. H. Height, followed in 1925-1926 by Mrs. R. P. Scott. Our present regent is Mrs. E. J. Cameron. With the close of the year 1923 Miss Lucy D. Evans, charter mem- ber, completed the remarkable record of twenty-five years unbroken serv- ice as Treasurer of our Chapter. In recognition of this long service, Mrs, 312 Illinois State History Mrs. E. H. Height Blakemore paid Miss Evans a fitting tribute and in the name of the Chapter presented her with a handsome silver picture frame which Miss Evans has placed in our Public Library with our found- er's photograph in it. One of our chief projectsf or Americanization has been the organization by Mrs. Donald and Mrs. George Walker of a Booker T. "Washington Club among the colored children of East Moline. Flags have been presented to each room in their school building, and sewing classes have been organized. We are tyring to inculcate in these little black children a patriotism which will do much to prevent that bitter race feeling so preva- lent in some places. Our chapter has done many things to benefit Moline. It has placed many books in the library, there being a complete set of lineage books, 97 volumes, and a complete set of the New England Genealogical Register, a most valuable collection which may be used by anyone at the library wish- ing to consult them. There is a complete set, three volumes, of Pioneer Women of America, which was presented to the chapter by Mrs. Deere. Pictures were given to the High School for many years, among them being George Washington and The Minute Man. Prizes are given to High School and eighth grade students for essays on patriotic subjects. The monument on Campbell's Island was erected and dedicated under the auspices of our chapter. This was in commemoration of the soldiers who fell in the conflict on the island with the Indians in 1844. Five thousand dollars was appropriated by the State. This was done during Mrs. Deere's regency. The chapter has given to playgrounds, the night school and to sane Fourth celebrations, besides furnishing floats several times on the Fourth of July, the last time being in 1926. We still have with us our two granddaughters of the Revolution, Mrs. Adeline Weatherhead and Mrs. Sara Cummings. In reading the historians' reports it must be noted that there is a distinct change in the tone of the reports beginning with the ending of the Spanish-American war. A new spirit seemed to characterize the records. Then the World War brought to the women so many added responsibilities and opened their eyes to so many opportunities for service that the reports are filled with many different activities. The last reports have recorded the one outstanding event of national importance, the report of 1924 mentioning President Coolidge's election, the historian of that year presenting the chapter with President Coolidge's autographed photograph, the report of 1926, the significance the radio will play in national events, and the report of 1927 the importance of the non-stop flight of Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh. .,, Sadie May Hopkins. INIiss Lucy D. Evans Daughters of the American Revolution 313 MILDRED WARNER WAHINGTON CHAPTER Monmouth, Illinois Warren Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois, April 7, 1897, with Mrs. J. C. Burns, regent. The chapter took the name of the county in w^hich it w^as organized, the county being named for General Joseph Warren, one of the first victims of the Revolution. There was lack of harmony in the chapter from the first, which finally resulted in a division on June 2, 1898. All the records of the contention are on file in the office of the N. S. D. A. R., and need no repetition in this history. The struggle lasted al- most four years, or, until Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, then Vice-President General from Illinois, brought the matter before the National Congress of 1902, where it was decided Mrs. J. R. Webster was the legal regent of Warren Chapter. As a peace measure it was recommended that a new name be taken, and the name Mildred Warner Washington was chosen, in memory of Mrs. Scott's ancestors, at her request. The motto ''Heart of Oak," taken from the DeSha family coat of arms was adopted upon request of Miss Mary DeSha. On June 26, 1902, the new charter w^as presented to Mildred Warner Washington Chapter, by Mrs. Charles Deere, then State Regent of Illinois, wdth Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, and many other prominent Illinois "Daugh- ters" present at the presentation. The following named women were charter members, viz : Susannah I. Webster, deceased, Regent 21 years; Helen Nye Rupp, Registrar 30 years. State Registrar, now member ; Mary F. Chandler Porter, Chapter Treasurer, now member chapter ; Rachel Dysart Springs, Chapter Secretary, now member ; Anna Smilie Symthe, deceased ; Dr. Emma Bartlett Stanley, Vice Regent, deceased; Mabel Randall Vorwick; Harriet Chandler Boggs, member; Flora Smilie Drake, member; Harriet Nye Kries, transferred ; Mary Eliza Ewing, transferred ; Lucy A. Hard- ing, deceased ; Martha Kendall Jones, deceased ; Caroline Sanf ord Pierce, Historian, now member; Lucretia H. Regnier, Real Daughter, deceased; Amanda Look Eilenberger, deceased; Mary A. Britt Huston, deceased; Sara Martha Brooks, deceased; Nancy Helen Cowan, member; Rachel Monks Randall, deceased; Ida Bunker Henry, deceased; Ellen M. Alex- ander, deceased ; Anna Jane Hopkins Scott, deceased. Mrs. John Randolph Webster was our regent from 1898 until her death January 9, 1919. Susannah Isabel Nye was born in Woodstock, Vermont, December 13, 1839. Married to John Randolph Webster, a physician, in Monmouth, Illinois, in 1858. There were born to this union three sons, one of whom survives. Dr. Ralph W. Webster of Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Webster was a member of the Mayflower Society of Massa- chusetts, and many other clubs and was always interested in patriotic W'Ork. During her term of office over two hundred members were admitted to membership in the chapter, one, Mrs. Lucretia H. Regnier, being a Real Daughter. Mrs. Webster was a good financier and used various ways and means to increase the funds in treasury. A bazaar was put on by the chapter continuing three days and evenings. Many relics were displayed, and entertainments given during the evening, which netted quite a sum of money. Gave prizes to school children for essays and spelling. Paid an- nually to Continental Hall fund until building was completed. Donated to Red Cross, Philippine scholarship fund, Belgium relief, helped in the restoration of Tilloloy, supported a French orphan and gave to various 314 Illinois State History charities at home. Located and marked the graves of seven Revolutionary soldiers with the D. A. R. marker. Sent to the Historian General copy of early wills and marriages and other history of Warren County, Illinois. Many of the two hundred members admitted during Mrs. Webster's term of office have resigned, transferred to other chapters, and many lost by death. During Mrs. Webster's last illness the first vice-regent, Mrs. Irene Moffet, presided at the meetings, and continued to do so after Mrs. Web- ster's death in January. In 1919 she was elected regent, reelected in 1920. Irene Gates was the daughter of Lamson Miner and Nancy Black Gates, and was born near Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois. Married to Hugh R. Moffet of Monmouth, Illinois, in 1886. Has two sons, Lee Gates and Victor Logue Moffet, and one adopted daughter, Ruth Genevieve Mof- fet. Both sons were officers in the World War, Lee a Captain in Q. M. and Victor Lieutenant of Cavalry. Mrs. Moffet was admitted into the D. A. R. as a descendant of Silas Gates, Revolutionary soldier, and is also eligible on her mother's side of the family through the latter's grand- father, Edward Smith, soldier. Mrs. Moffet served as regent, first vice-regent, second vice-regent, secretary, historian and chaplain in the chapter. Received 28 members during her two year term. The support of French orphan was continued during her regency. Miss Sarah Davidge Gibson was elected regent in 1920 and served two years. Miss Gibson was the daughter of Robert Armstrong and Maria Davidge Gibson and was born near Monmouth, Warren County, Illi- nois, and was admitted to the D. A. R. as a descendant of Henry Davidge. There were 17 members taken into the chapter during her term in office. Made donation to Valley Forge Museum of American history; contributed to Berry school in Georgia, and to Lincoln Circuit marking and to the Near East Relief. Donations were also made to Salvation Army and Community Aid. Her spacious home is always open for any and all meetings. Mrs. A. A. Graham was elected regent in 1923 and served in such office two years. Anna Kate Adams was born in Millersburg, Ohio, and was the daughter of George Adams and Nancy Jane Anderson. Married March 12, 1896, to Andrew Allen Graham, minister. George Adams and Mary Eleanor Graham were born to this union. Mrs. Graham was admitted to D. A. R. as a descendant of Captain James Adams, on her father's side. Six members was admitted during Mrs. Graham's term. During Constitution Week the chapter secured the publication of an article in the local daily paper. Eleven "War Mothers" were guests of the chapter on Armistice Day. A flag was presented to the local Y. M. C. A. Contribu- tion of $140 to Monmouth College. Box was sent to Ellis Island for ths first time. January 13, 1925, the chapter sponsored a meeting in cele- bration of the 100th anniversary of Warren County. An historical pro- gram was given. Prizes were awarded by the chapter to the oldest native born man and woman ; also to the oldest and youngest person present. Chapter united with other organizations in the celebration of Defense Day. Nelle Porter Hood, daughter of J. Knox Porter and Mary Chandler, was born in Monmouth, Illinois. Was married to Dr. R. W. Hood of Monmouth, in 1920. Descendant, through mother, of Benjamin Chand- ler of New Hampshire; through father, of John Postelthyaite of Penn- sylvania. Mrs. Hood was regent during the years of 1925 and 1926. Eight new members were received during her regency. Assisted in financing Daughters of the American Revolution 315 Constitution Hall by purchasing two auditorium chairs honoring Susan- nah I. Webster, regent for 21 years, and her sister, Helen Nye Rupp, Registrar for 30 years. Located grave of a Real Daughter, Eliza An- drews Brown, for Lafayette, Indiana, chapter. The general activities of the D. A. R. were promoted, and all state and national obligations met. Louvisa Clendenin (present regent), was the daughter of Calvin Stevenson and Caroline Robe, and was born on a farm in Warren County, Illinois, near Monmouth. Illinois. Married December 24, 1903, James W. Clendenin, attorney, of Monmouth, Illinois, also Lieutenant and Battalion Adjutant in the War with Spain. Two children were born to this union, Robert James and Martha Jane Clendenin (a member of the Mildred War- ner Washington chapter). Ancestor Robert Stevenson, Revolutionary sol- dier. Mrs. Clendenin was elected regent in 1927, re-elected 1928. Eight members have been admitted to chapter during her regency. Bought one auditorium chair, honoring Mrs. Mary F. Porter, a charter member. Marked the graves of two Real Daughters, viz : Mrs. Eliza Brown, in Monmouth cemetery, and Lucretia H. Regnier (a member of M. W. chap- ter) in Galesburg, Illinois, cemetery. Appropriate exercises were held on both occasions with state and national officers present. The chapter sent a box valued at S55.00 to Ellis Island in 1928. Have paid all quotas in full and work in harmonv with state and national officers. THE PURITAN AND CAVALIER CHAPTER Monmouth, Illinois The first woman in Monmouth or Warren County to become a Daugh- ter of the American Revolution was Mrs. Ida Carey Burns, soon followed by Mrs. Sarah Bond Hanley. These two interested others in our great patriotic society and the result of their joint efforts was Puritan and Cavalier Chapter, now num- bering one hundred twenty-three members. One of the charter members was a Real Daughter, Mrs. Laura Miller of Browning, Illinois, now passed to the other side. The Chapter also had the distinction of numbering four generations among its charter members. Mrs. Nancy Green Bond, her daughter, Mrs. Cordelia Bond Staat, her granddaughter, Mrs. Edwinia C. Bond Ran- dall, and the latter's daughter, Mrs. Nora Karns Rayburn. Since then Miss Louise Patton has become a member, making five generations of this family. Of those who organized the Chapter, April 26, 1902, were many who traced their lineage back to the courtly and chivalrous gentlemen and attendant dkmes who settled Virginia and Maryland and brought into these wilds something of the culture and elegance of old England; while another group of women was equally proud of their ancestors who em- barked on an unknown sea in the "Mayflower," the "Mary and John" and other less known ships, landing on that "stern and rock bound coast," since so famed in song and story. Not desiring to make any distinction between ancestry so illustrious, each having brought traits, which being blended into one harmonious whole, became after the Revolution the "American citizen, supplanting both and stronger than either," in memory of these distinguished men and women, on suggestion of Mrs. Hanley, the Chapter was named "The Puritan and Cavalier." We have given Storm Flags to all the public schools in Monmouth and 316 Illinois State History also placed flags in each room in the schools. Every request for money by National and State Officers has been met in full. We have a complete set of lineage books. Our chapter has been rep- resented at every State conference and Continental Congress, excepting one and we have had four pages at Congress: Helen Hanley, President General's page and later a floor page: Helen Besley, Louise Patton, and Mary Weir. Mrs. Kidder, Honorary Vice Regent and beloved Charter Member, has given four articles to the Museum in Memorial Continental Hall, which belonged to her ancestress, Mrs. Sarah Benjamin, who served as a nurse throughout the Revolutionary War, and through whom Mrs. Kidder became a member. These articles were used by Mrs. Benjamin during the Revolutionary War. Julia Ann Buck, now a member, when in high school wrote a sketch of her great grandmother, Nancy Green Bond, entitled, "A Pione3r Woman of Illinois," which won the State Prize, a gold medal, in the con- test sponsored by the State Historical Society and Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution. The Chapter has entertained every State Regent and many National Officers. Mrs. Henry Staat assisted in organizing our Chapter April 26, 1902, and served as Regent for the first seven years. Revolutionary ancestors: Capt. Wm. Wilson, N. C. John Grain, N. C. She was the daughter of Major John C. and Nancy Green Stice Bond and was born on the old home- stead in Greenbush township, Illinois, June 2, 1850, and died in Monmouth June 26, 1918. During the sixteen years of her member- ship she served her chapter in every capacity, was untiring in her patriotic work, constant in attendance at State Conference and Continental Congress, and gave her thought, time and sub- ^ - ' stance without stint, and her door ever swung wide for the Daughters. In 1917 she was made Honorary Regent for life. During her regime an operating table w^as given to our Hospital and substantial sums of money to Ft. Massac, Con- Mrs. Henry Staat tinental Hall and other patriotic objects. Plans were made for the marking of the spots where Lincoln and Douglas spoke in 1858. Mrs. John Hanley, Regent 1909-1911. Re- signing when elected State Recording Secretary. Revolutionary ancestors : John Grain, N. C. John Wharton, Va. John Richey, Charles Harrah, Capt. Andrew Farley, Ensign James Gilchrist, Penn. The outstanding act of her regime was the marking of the spots where Lincoln and Douglas spoke in Monmouth in 1858. This was done with elaborate ceremonies and among those present were fifty who heard the original speeches fifty years before. Miss Katharine L. Phelps. Regent 1911-1914. Revolutionary ancestors : Samuel Phelps, Conn., Capt. Gauin McCoy, N. Y. Jedediah Mills, N. Y. A scholarship was given to Monmouth College and ^^. „ ^, , ,„ , ,, 'v^i , ^TT iiir-i- Miss Katharine 1^. I'helps a Movable School of Household Science was Daughters of the American Revolution 317 .Mrs. A. (5. Patton brought to our public schools. The grave of James Meadows, a Revolution- ary soldier was marked. Mrs. A. G. Patton. Regent 1914-1916. Revo- lutionary ancestors: John Grain, N. G. Gapt. Wm. Wm. Wilson, N. G. A case was given to our public library for the preservation of valuable books, papers and historic articles. A scholarship was given to Hinman school in honor of Mrs. La Verne Noyes. Twenty-five dollars was given to the Block Gertificate and twenty-five dollars toward the portrait of Mrs. Adlai E. Stevenson, presented to Memorial Gontinental Hall by Illinois Daughters. Mrs. John B. Brown, Regent 1916-1917. Revolutionary Ancestor, James Jones, N. Y. Mrs. Brown was the daughter of Edwin R. Smith and Irene Eldridge both being of pioneer Illinois families. Her untimely death November, 1919, was a cause of grief to the entire community. Her sym- pathetic nature, nobility of character, charm of person and manner en- deared her to all. In her year as Regent two hundred dollars was given toward the buying of a site for the erection of an Armory in this city and tw^enty- five dollars to the local Y. M. G. A. building. Mrs. Ghauncey Sherrick. Regent 1917-1919. Revolutionary ancestor : James Graig, Va. During the World War our Regent gave all her time to patriotic work in which she was loyal- ly supported by the entire chapter. Fifty dollars was given to the State fund for the purchase of an ambulance. Seventy-five dollars to Tilloloy in memory of Mrs. Henry Staat. A French orphan was supported and liberal contributions were made to Liberty Loans, Red Gross, and other patriotic movements. Mrs. Glyde McGoy, Regent 1919-1922. Revo- lutionary ancestors: James Hoge, Penn. Olive Goe, Gonn. A scholarship was given to Parke Gollege, Parkville, Mo., in memory of Mrs. Edwina Bond Randall and Mrs. Edna Smith Brown. A bronze marker was placed at the grave of our Real Daughter, Mrs. Laura Miller. Fifty dol- lars was given to an emergency relief fund in Europe. A war orphan was supported and a scholarship was given in memory of Lawrence Teare, son of a member, who fell in the World War. This chapter was hostess at a divisional meeting. Mrs. Arch L. Graham, Regent 1922-1924. Revolutionarv ancestor: Major Joshua Sprague, R. I. Mrs. Chauncey Sherrick Mrs. Clyde McCoy 318 Illinois State History Mrs. \Xm. B. Weir Fifty dollars was given to Parke College, Parkville, Mo., one hundred dollars to Monmouth and ten dollars to William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. A flag was given to the local Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Wm. B. Weir, Regent 1924-1926. Revo- lutionary ancestor : Capt. Samuel Walker, Va. A chair in Constitution Hall was given in honor of Mrs. John H. Hanley, Vice President General, and $1800.00 of Constitution Hall bonds were sold. Our chapter being one of seven in the state to be over 100 per cent in giving toward Constitution Hall. Prizes were given for patriotic essays in the Monmouth Public Schools. Mrs. J. Earl McCrery, Regent 1926-1928. Revolutionary ancestor : James Armstrong, Penn. A second chair was given to Constitution Hall in honor of Mrs. Cordelia Bond Staat and other charter members of Puritan and Cavalier Chapter. Thirty-two U. S. flags on standards were given to the public schools. High school prizes were given for essays on the "Constitution," bj^ high school pupils and twenty-five dollars was given to the Red Cross. Mrs. Louis I. Hutchins, present regent 1928. Revolutionary ancestor : David Calhoun. Penn.. who also served in the War of 1812, enlisting at the age of 56. The grave of a daughter of a Revolutionary solder, Ann Stevenson Brownlee, has been marked. Two great granddaugh- ters of Mrs. Brownlee were present at the unveiling of the marker. One of these, Mrs. Ethel Hamilton Wright, being a member of this chapter. Mrs. Louis L Hutchins. J. Earl McCrery ALIDA C. BLISS CHAPTER Morris, Illinois Organization An informal meeting was held October 19, 1916, at which eight were present, and on January 4, 1917, a preliminary meeting at which ten were present, and the name of Alida C. Bliss was decided on as the Chapter - name. On January 26, 1917, the Chapter was formally organized by the State Regent, Mrs. Bahnsen, of Rock Island. Seven were present from Louis Joliet Chapter, two from Illini of Ottawa, two members at large, and four new members. The organization has grown from fifteen charter members in 1917 to fifty-four members in 1918. Chapter Name Alida C. Bliss was a woman prominent in church, cluo. social, and business life in Morris, and one of the organizers of the new D. A. R. Chapter. While acting as a delegate to the Federation of Woman's Clubs Daughters of the American Revolution 319 at Champai^, Illinois, she was taken ill and died. So that her name might not be forgotten and as a tribute to her life of great service in the community, it was decided to give the newly organized chapter her name. Charter Members Mrs. Eleanor Beatty Mrs. Miss Frances Jones Mrs. Mrs. Edna Bowker Mrs. Mrs. Effie McKindley Miss Mrs. Nellie Davis Mrs. Miss Verna Raymond Mrs. Mrs. Gladys Sauerer Mrs. Mrs. Maibelle Drum Lula Richardson Mae Holderman Marion Warning Winnie Childs Madge Simrall Bertha Webber Anna Bergen Important Events Red Cross Work — 1917-1918, Bertha Bergen Webber's administra- tion. Relief work in Government Hospitals at Dwight, Illinois, Maywood, Illinois— 1922-1923-1924, Mrs. Anna Bergen and Mrs. Eda Hayes' admin- istrations. Tablet placed in the Grundy County Courthouse, January, 1920, in memory of the twenty-seven boys who gave their lives in the World War — Mrs. Effie McKindley's administration. A red cedar pole, marking the grave of Nucquette, an Indian Chief killed on that spot, about 1670, was moved one block to its present location in the grounds of the Grundy County Court House, October, 1925, Miss Frances Jones' administration. Bertha Elizabeth Bergen, organizing regent of the Alida C. Bliss Chapter, D. A. R., 1917-1918-1919, was born in Chicago, September 10, 1885, the daughter of Theodore Lincoln Bergen and Harriet Howell Bergen, and great-great- great granddaughter of Major General Benjamin Lincoln, on whose record she became a member of the D. A. R., joining the Eunice Sterling Chap- ter, of Wichita, Kansas, which she served as treasurer two years. Moving to Morris, Illinois, in 1916, she was one of those active in forming a D. A. R. Chap- ter there and was elected organizing regent. Miss Bergen early became interested in so- cial service work and has carried on this work in many forms — in connection with the Episcopal Church, of which she is a member ; in Red Cross, of which she was organizing supervisor of Chap- ^^f^rs in her County during the World War and later connected, first, with headquarters, at Washington, D. C, and aft- erward with Chicago headquarters; and now for several years has been a worker with the Outdoor Relief Department of Los Angeles County Charities, at the Long Beach office. She has three supplementary lines to the D. A. R., besides the one on which she entered. Miss Bergen was married May 10, 1927, to Lewis Henry Webber, of Long Beach, California. Effie M. Stone was born on September 13, 1861, in Saratoga Town- ship, Grundy County, Illinois. Her parents were Charles and Amanda Bertha lOlizalM-ili 1^ 320 Illinois State History Stone. She graduated from the Morris Normal and Scientific School June 18, 1881, and on Oc- tober 20 of the same year was joined in the sa- cred bonds of wedlock with J. W. McKindley of Morris, who in the future was to become one of ths leading bankers of the city. Through her paternal ancestor, Elias Stone, she was eligible to membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution and many years ago became a charter member of General Star Chap- ter, D. A. R., of Sycamore, Illinois. When Louis Joliet Chapter was organized at Joliet, a city nearer Morris, Mrs. McKindley signed the char- ter roll and filled the office of Vice Regent, but Effie M. McKindley the time Came when a chapter was organized in Morris, largely through her efforts. It was in the McKindley home on January 26, 1918, that the first meeting was held. Mrs. McKindley served as acting Regent during the last six months of the Second Year of the Chapter, was elected Regent at the next election in 1919, reelected to that position the following year and is the present Registrar of the Chapter. She has been recognized on several State Com- mittees of the D, A. R. and has attended three conventions of the Con- tintental Congress at Washington, D. C. In October, 1908, the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois elected Mrs. McKindley to the office of Worthy Grand Matron, the arduous duties of which she discharged most efficiently and success- fully. She has engaged in many other activities as President of the New Century Club, President of the Hospital Aid Association, member of the State Committee of Park Ridge School for Girls and member of the Twelfth District Board and President of the Congregational Missionary Society, which office she has held for a number oi years. She has furnish- ed and maintained a hospital room in memor^' of her daughter, Kitty McKindley. A work that is very dear to Mrs. McKindley's heart is that of teach- ing a Sunday School class of over 100 young ladies in the Federated Church of Morris. Here she exercises her natural ability as a teacher and helps to mould the characters of the future generation so that each one will better fill the sphere in life to which she may be called. Mae Wilcox Holderman, born May 20, 1876, Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Married December 30, 1896, to Samuel D. Holderman at Seneca, Illinois. Three children : Gordon A., S. James, and Mirriam Ann. National No. is 64004. Became member of Ottawa, Illinois, Chapter in 1908, later charter member of Alida C. Bliss Chapter, Morris, Illinois. Served as Regent one year, of Alida C. Bliss Chapter, Morris, Illinois. Anna Kerns Bergen, fourth regent of the Alida C. Bliss Chapter, D. A. R., 192283, and charter member, was born at Morris, Illinois, Aug- Daughters ok the American Revolution 321 Anna Ktins Hergen ust 1, 1871, daughter of William W. Kerns and Ellen Hennessey, and great-granddaughter of Charles White, on whose line she joined the D. A. R., at Wichita, Kansas, in the Eunice Sterling Chapter. September 1, 1903, she was married to Theo- dore Lincoln Bergen. Always interested in the D. A. R., she served the Alida C. Bliss Chapter as auditor, secretary, vice-regent and regent, also always being on some committee and for four years on State committees. Owing to ill health she served only one year as regent. Mrs. Bergen is a Unitarian in religious faith. She is a member of the Morris Woman's Club and the Illinois League of Women Voters and is especially interested in the lines of good govern- ment and public welfare. Eda Cecelia Hayes was born July 2, 1885, in Money Creek ship, McLean County, Illinois. Father was Joseph Park Hacke^t • of New Hampshire and came to Illinois as a young man and a descendant of Chase Taylor, a Colonel in the Revolutionary War. Mother was Kathryne Killian, a native of Ireland. Came to Bloomington, Illinois, as a child. Eda Cecelia Hayes was educated in the coun- try school and graduated from Lexington, Illinois, High School in 1904. Moved to Bloomington, Il- linois, in 1905, and resided there until January 25, 1911, when she was married to Frank H. Hayes, a lawyer located at Morris, Illinois, and now Circuit Judge in the 13th Judicial Circuit. Has three children: John Hackett Hayes, born December 31, 1911. Frances Hildegard Hayes, born October 25, 1915, and Edith Cecelia Hayes, born October 25, 1915. Town- ha Ha\^ Has served two years as Regent of Alida C. Bliss Chapter, D. A. R. Frances E. Jones, charter member of Alida C. Bliss Chapter, D. A. R., and regent, 1925- 1927, was born on a farm in Grundy County, Illinois, September 17, 1876. tShe was educated in the Morris Public ""'■ Schools, Wheaton College and the University of Illinois, from which she was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Library Science in 1901. After graduation, she followed the profession of library organizer until 1920. Since then she has devoted much of her time to social service and civic work preparing for that occupation by tak- ing post-graduate courses in the University of Chicago and Smith College. FranrcK V. Jones Mary Ridgway Fey was born September 7, 1875, at Morris, Illinois. She is a daughter of Emanuel Cryder Ridgway and Alcinda Hoge Ridg- 322 Illinois State History way. Both parents came of pioneer stock, the father being a direct discendant of Baltzer Hess of Pennsylvania, the mother a daughter of Wil- liam Hoge, pioneer from Virginia. She graduated from the high school of Mor- ris, then attended Ferry Hall Seminary at Lake Forest, Illinois. Then taught in the local grade and the high school. On May 11, 1897, was married to Frank H. Fey of Morris, Illinois. Four children were born : Alcinda Louise, wife of William F. Huffman ; Henry Ridgway Fey, Emanuel Ridgway Fey, Frank Ridgway Fey. She is present regent of the Alida C. Bliss Chapter of D. A. R. Is a member of the Fed- Mary KuiKway Fey Q^^tQ^ Church, the Woman's Club, Voters League and is interested in many social activities and town welfare work. Her Revolutionary ancestor was Baltzer Hess. Mrs. J. C. HORRIE, Historian. MORRISON CHAPTER Morrison, Illinois Morrison Chapter, D. A. R., was organized at Morrison, Illinois, January 12, 1903, by Mrs. Minnie Maxwell Sands (Mrs. Frederick Lin- coln). Charter members were : *Minnie Maxfield Sands (Mrs. F. L.), organizer and first regent. Registrar in 1906. Inez Katherine Seger Myers (Mrs. Albert), treasurer, historian and vice regent. Ivy La Vina Seger Ramsay (Mrs. L. R.), vice regent. Ivy Tuttle Woods (Mrs. L. 0.), registrar. Annah Maroa Tracy (Miss), first delegate to Washington, D. C. Alice Smith Spafford (Mrs. D. S.), regent and treasurer. fDorothy Hurlbert (Miss), vice regent and treasurer. fElla M. Ellsworth Chaplin (Mrs. 0.) fAnna Burt Jenks (Mrs.) fLetitia Happer Payne (Mrs. E. W.), secretary. tEvelyn H. Maxfield (Miss). tWinnifred Maxfield (Miss). fNina Hurlbert (Miss). fDorothy Tracy Clark (Mrs.). Regent and Years of Service First Regent Minnie Maxfield Sands (Mrs. Frederick Lincoln), born Mt. Pleasant Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, December 24, 1866, died at Morrison, Illinois, November 6, 1917, educated in Morrison Public Schools and taught school. One child, Roscoe. Organizer and first regent of Morrison Chapter 1903-1904. She was a woman of fine executive abil- ity and rare charm. She traveled extensively in Europe and served as District President of Federation of Women's Clubs. The constitution and by-laws were formed and a solid foundation laid for the continuance of the society. tWithdrawn. •■'Deceased. Daughters of the American Revolution 323 Five hundred dollars given to Continental Hall during the year. Alice Smith Spafford (Mrs. D. S.), regent 1905-1906, born February 2, 1856, at Lyons, Iowa, daughter of Leander and Dolly Smith. Attended Rockford College and graduated at Lake Forest in the class of 1876. Two children, a daughter Ruth, and son Allen. During her regency S5.00 given to Illinois room. Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, D. C, and S5.00 for Massac monument. Margaret J. Lapham Brown (Mrs. George H.), born February 24, 1856, in Whiteside County, Illinois, and educated in Morrison public school. Mrs. Brown has two sons and one daughter; during her regency 1907-1908 the Rev. Joseph Newton of London fame, gave an address on Patriotism and other addresses were given by Mrs. Sands, past regent, on Sicily and other places of interest visited while on a trip to Europe, and Mrs. Payne on Vicksburg. Cornelia N. Williams Green (Mrs. John S.) was born October 31, 1844, at Medina Genesee County, New York, and died at Morrison, Illi- nois, April 22, 1912; after completing the course of study in the public school, taught school in Dixon, Illinois. She was the mother of six children. Mrs. Green was regent of the chapter 1909-1910. The outstanding work of the year was locating the graves of two Revolutionary soldiers, Joseph Sowles and Henry D. Millard, buried at Milledgeville, Illinois. Thirty-nine dollars was given to Park Ridge Industrial School for Girls and 85.00 to Mountain school. Vallie Vermont Sholes Green (Mrs. H. S.), born November 18, 1866, at Morrison, Illinois. After completing the high school course she at- tended Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. She is the mother of three chil- dren, one daughter and two sons. During her regency 1911-1912, a painting of the "Prophet" was given to the school, costing $100.00. Mrs. Gallentine presented a silk flag to the chapter which was formerly the property of Mrs. Cornelia Green. Grace McDonald Tuller (Mrs. Wilbur Elan) was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, November 19. 1863, and received her education at Prophets- town, Illinois, and later taught school. She has three children. Mrs. Tuller was regent 1913-1914 and during that time the follow- ing gifts were made: $5.00 to Southern Mountain schools; 828.50 for Starved Rock flag; and at this time the membership had increased to thirty members. Olive Green Gallentine (Mrs. Chas. D.) born June 28, 1877, at Mor- rison, Illinois, and educated in the schools of Morrison. She lives in the beautiful home of her mother, Cornelia Green, and is the mother of three children. Regent 1915-1916 gave 85.00 to the Martha Berry School and $5.00 for marker at Dixon, marking spot where stood the old block house. The death of Mrs. Sands, the organizing regent, occured and a memorial held. During the year the grave of Julia Ann Rush was found in the Dan Hol- linshead Cemetery at Ustic, Illinois. She did picket duty during the Revolutionary War, died in 1842 and was the first person buried in the Cemetery. The Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine and "Revo- lutionary Soldiers buried in Illinois" by Mrs. H. J. Walker were placed in the library. Grace McDonald Tuller elected for second term 1918-1919. The chap- ter sent 810.00 to Martha Berry School; 812.00 for Tilloloy, France, and completed the chapter pledge on the 8100,000 Liberty Loan bond; 86.25 sent for war service work in four encampments of Illinois. History of 324 Illinois State History Whiteside County by Chas. Bent, Sr., sent to library in Memorial Con- tinental Hall. The chapter entertained the state regent, Mrs. John Hanley. Ida Stowell Barniim (Mrs. Fred C.) born July 2, 1867, at Fairhaven, Massachusetts, and completed her education at Northern Illinois College, Fulton, Illinois ; has one daughter. Regent 1920-1921 and served as state chairman of Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial fund in 1927. The chapter entertained Mrs. Eugene Chubbuck, state regent, and sent 85.00 to Martha Berry School and $10.00 to help rebuild dormitory of the same school. Paid 30 cents per capita to Lincoln Circuit Marking Association and 10 cents to new American Shop. American's Creed pub- lished and given to the school children to paste in histories. June 14 Mor- rison and Rock River chapters motored to the grave of Julia Ann Rush and after placing flowers on the grave had picnic dinner with her grand- son, Daniel Hollingshead, 87 years old. Mrs. Nellie Bush Stapleton born March 26, 1870, in Whiteside Coun- ty, Illinois ; has one daughter, Mrs. V. A. Bell. Regent 1922-1923, sent SIO.OO to Martha Berry School, 10 cents per capita for National Old Trails Roads; $5.00 to Kenmore to assist in pre- serving home of Betty Washington Lewis. Prof. W. E. Weaver, Super- intendent of Morrison Schools gave two addresses on early history of Illinois. Chas. Bent, Sr., gave talk on early history of Whiteside County and presented each member with a copy of his book. April 18, 1923, the chapter planted a memorial Elm in m.emory of 22 young men of Morrison and vicinity who lost their lives in the World War. Bessie Tracy Beeswick (Mrs. Harold W.) born March 15, 1888, in Carroll County, Illinois, educated in Morrison public schools. Two chil- dren. Regent 1924-1925 during the year gave $100.00 to the high school of Morrison for band uniforms, prayer of Washington purchased and framed for high school. March 11, 1926, entertained State Regent, Mrs. Frank Bowman. Chapter dues raised to $3.00. October 8, 1925, Mrs. Carene T, Tuller Holly gave an interesting talk on Manila and exhibited articles she had collected while there. Alberta Stowell Rounds (Mrs. L. E.) born July 9, 1874, at Sharon, Illinois, educated in Morrison public school and Cumnoc School of Oratory, Evanston, Illinois. Is the mother of three children. MONTICELLO CHAPTER MoNTiCELLO, Illinois Remember Allerton Chapter of Monticello, Illinois, was organized April 16, 1923. The name was selected because of its beauty and at- tractiveness, also because the name of Allerton has been connected with the history of Piatt County for many years. Samuel Allerton, eighth generation from Mr. Isaac Allerton of the Mayflower, was one of the largest land owners of the county and later these holdings were given to his son, Robert Allerton, whose home ''The Farms," is one of the best improved farms in the state. These facts and the relationship of the first regent influenced the selection. At the time of organization ten members formed the chapter, and of the original ten, one has been taken by death and one transferred. The charter members and officers are as follows : Regent, Jessie T. Dighton (Mrs. Wm. J.) ; Vice-Regent, Sarah T. Daughters of the American Revolution 325 Lodge (Mrs. W. F.) ; Recording Secretary, Flo James Miller (Mrs. W. S.) ; Treasurer, Anna Bloyer (Mrs. F. A.) ; Registrar, Mattie Jamison Tippett (Mrs. J. C.) ; Chaplain, Mrs. Lura Richards; Historian, Melissa Hartley (Mrs. Chas.). These officers served until 1926 when Mrs. W. S. Miller was elected regent, other changes in officers were Clara Davis, vice-regent ; Kathryn Donahue, secretary ; Bess Vinsin, chaplain ; Donna Reid, historian. The membership at this time numbers thirty. During the years un- der the first regent one hundred and fifty copies of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address given to the schools of the county, also copies of the Constitution of the United States. Six copies of the book, "Making the Constitution" by Atwood, were purchased. Two boxes were sent to Ellis Lsland and one chair purchased for Constitution Hall, besides donations to various schools. Flag codes were presented to all schools in the county. During the last administration, the chapter has placed in the county courthouse a bronze tablet on which is inscribed "Logan's Memorial Day Order." A beautiful silk flag presented to the Camp Fire Girls. The chap- ter will soon dedicate a marker to Capt. Samuel Olney, a Revolutionary soldier whose grave has recently been located. Have given a box valued at 825.00 to Tamassee School. Have held exercises observing anniversary days and have been interested in securing the lineage books, the chapter has twenty of the list from 1 to 40 and the complete file from 40 to 103. We are planning to participate in a Christmas entertainment for the children of the town. The regent, Mrs. Miller, has collected and published the records of the first one hundred marriage license issued in Piatt County, also has written "Old Timers" a record of early days. Regent 1926-1927 and served on state committee Better Films 1927. District Manager of Mystic Workers and edits a page in the paper of the organization in November, 1927, entertained the State Regent, Mrs. Wm. J. Sweeney, also regents from Clinton, Iowa, Sterling and Dixon, Illinois. Met all state and national requirements, box to Ellis Island, 85.70 to Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial fund. June 22 annual picnic with Mrs. Mathis at Prophetstow^n. Martha Kentfield Wildi (Mrs. Carl) born August 1, 1892, at Morri- son and educated there and at National Park Seminary at Forest Glen, Maryland, and Brown's Business College, Sterling, Illinois. The only member of the chapter with ten ancestors to the Revolution. Regent 1928-1929, sent 81.00 to Real Daughter with Christmas card, Constitution day combined with Caroline Scott Harrison day and 85.00 collected for the latter fund. Mrs. Ladd read a paper on the "Indian at his Best." Mrs. Rounds was appointed envoy to look after the project of saving Holts woods for future generations. All committees appointed and the program of Illinois being carried out. Two new members so far this year. Mrs. F. C. Barnum, HistoricDi. MOUNT CARMEL CHAPTER Mount Carmel. Illinois Daughters of The American Revolution Organized January 13, 1922 Regents Mrs. Daniel O'Brien, 1922-1924. Organizing Regent. 326 Illinois State History Mrs. Bernard J. Walter, 1924-1927. Mrs. Sereno W. Schneck, 1927-1928. Charter Members *Fannie Shannon Baker Estelle Marie Be Dell * Freda Seller Bowers Adareck Baldwin Irma Moulton Condrey Alice Lenore Daly *Helen Gibbs Denton Frances Parkinson Foster Hannah Stewart Harmon Mima Utter Henneberger Elinor Mitchell Hill *Rosalind Alice Wilcox Joachim ^Margaret Mahon Hughes Nadyne Gibbs Matthews *Camille Utter Spaeth Meno Delia Russell Mitchell Grace Rand Mitchell *Arline Farmer O'Brien ^Eleanor Parkinson *Etta Churchill Parkinson Fanny Gibbs Putnam Florence Risley *Laura E. Risley *Emma R. Seller *Lottie Seller *Louisa R. Seller *Nelle V. Seller *Kittie Baker Shannon ^Adelaide Chipman Smothers *Aline Andrus Stansfield Frances Connaught Stansfield Jean McKinley Stewart Ella Harris Stein Sarah Wood Parkinson Walter Lillian Frances Baldwin White *Ada Louise Wilcox *Eleanor Hughes Wilcox The History and Its Name The Mount Carmel Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is so named for the city in which it was organized and is located, Mount Carmel, in Wabash County, Illinois, is situated opposite the mouth of the White River, on a beautiful bluff overlooking the Wabash, which the Indians called Oubache, meaning summer cloud moving swiftly. The name of the city was given it by the founders, three ministers of the Methodist Church, William Beauchamp, Thomas Hinde, and William McDowell. The latter bought the land from one Enoch Greathouse, who was a pioneer of 1804 and who settled on the present site of Mount Carmel. William McDowell sent his friend, Thomas Hinde, and son James McDowell, out to plat the land, lay out in town lots and sell. William Beauchamp was employed to survey and help lay out the town and also had the power of attorney to sell lots. All sales of lots were sent to Wil- liam McDowell in Chillicothe, as proprietor. The Methodist Review of 1825 in "Memoir of Rev. William Beauchamp," gives the following data concerning Mount Carmel. "It was during this period that a subject had been suggested — in re- gards to forming new settlements. The plan, though at first opposed, after being somewhat modified, was approved by William Beauchamp. A suitable place was purchased in the spring of 1817, in which a friend became concerned, and Mr. Beauchamp undertook the agency and the management of it." That the choice of a manager seems to have been most wise is indi- cated by the fact that William Beauchamp is said to have been proficient as surveyor, preacher, physician, teacher, and also in the mechanical arts *Tt might nearly be asked with as great a degree of propriety, what William Beauchamp did not know, as what he did know," is the testi- mony of one biographer. 'Also organizing members. Daughters of the American Revolution 327 The Methodist Review continues: "Mr. Beauchamp with his wife and family, left Chillicothe the 10th day of October, 1817, and arrived at the falls of the Great Wabash on the 5th of the November following, and took possession of his new settlement situated in the (then territory) stats of Illinois, and called it 'Mount Carmel' ; the strict interpretation of which is supposed to be 'The Garden of the Lord' ; or, according to Dr. Leigh's Hebrew Critia Sacra, a fruitful mount or mountain." A Brief History of Mount Carmel Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution The Mount Carmel Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (Mount Carmel, Illinois) was organized at the home of Mrs. Margaret Mahon Hughes, on January 13th, 1922, by Mrs. Daniel O'Brien, Organiz- ing Regent, with nineteen members. Our charter has inscribed upon it the names of thirty-seven daughters and our present membership almost doubles that number. To Mrs. O'Brien's capability and thorough understanding of the D. A. R. work, our chapter is indebted for the deep interest and en- thusiasm with which the members were able to begin their work. From the time of our organization our programs have been planned to increase our knowledge of local, state and national history and to instruct us con- cerning the many worthy projects of the National Society. In the be- ginning of Mrs. O'Brien's regency we established the customs we have continued to follow — of annually observing Flag Day; of commemorating yearly in our February Guest Day, the birthday of George Washington ; of contributing articles to Ellis Island at each December meeting; of par- ticipating in presenting each year the history essay contest of Illinois to our high school pupils ; and of meeting all state and national quotas. Our chapter has had the opportunity, also, of widening our local in- terests by visits to nearby D. A. R. chapters. On June 14th, 1924, we had the pleasure of being present at the marking of a Revolutionary Soldier's grave by the James Halstead, Sr., Chapter, Robinson, Illinois, when we were delighted to meet our State Regent, Mrs. Charles E. Her- rick. In April, 1926, Mt. Carmel Chapter was for the first time rep- resented at the Continental Congress — the 35th — by the Regent, Mrs. Ber- nard Walter, who succeeded Mrs. O'Brien in May, 1924, and Mrs. John M. Mitchell, vice-regent. These delegates gave a mo^t interesting report at the May luncheon, following their return. Later in the same year wa were privileged to attend the reception of the Toussaint Du Bois (Chapter, Lawrenceville, Illinois, in honor of the Registrar General, Mrs. Stansfield, who gave a most helpful talk on D. A. R. work. The week of October 21, 1924, Wabash County commemorated thi one hundredth anniversary of its organization and our chapter took an active part in the celebration, assisting in securing historical data and in taking parts in the three day pageant. In the parade, one feature of the week, the D. A. R. had a float picturing a colonial room, which was of historic value for the furnishings in every instance were articles with an authentic history, all over one hundred years old, and many bearing a distinct relation to the early life of Wabash County. At that time we also had a most interesting loan exhibit of relics — a feature of which was a daily demonstration of spinning on a wheel of pioneer days. Arline W. (Farmer) O'Brien— Nat. No. 135036 (Mrs. Daniel O'Brien) — Organizing Regent Arline W. (Farmer) O'Brien was born in Saline County, Illinois. Was married in 1919 to Daniel O'Brien of Mount Carmel, Illinois, where 328 Illinois State History she resided until after the death of Mr. O'Brien in 1925. At present is attending Columbia Uni- versity and the Musical Institute of Art in New York City. Her Revolutionary ancestor through whom she became a member of the D. A. R. is Jonas Clark. It was soon after coming to Mount Carmel that she began to interest those whom she knew to be eligible to D. A. R. membership in organiz- ing a chapter. On January 13th, 1922, nineteen of these who had been elected to membership by the National Board, responding to her call as I Organizing Regent, met at the home of Mrs. Mar- garet M. Hughes and after an impressive pro- Ariine w. (Farnur; oB.ien ^^^^ organized the Mount Carmel Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Many guests who were also eligible met with them. To Mrs. O'Brien's capability and thorough understanding of the D. A. R. work, our chapter is indebted for the deep interest and enthusiasm with which the members were able to begin their work. From the time of our organization our programs have been planned to increase our knowl- edge of local, state and national history and to instruct us concerning the many worthy projects of the National Society. In the beginning of Mrs. O'Brien's regency we established the cus- toms we have continued to follow: of annually observing Flag Day; of commemorating yearly in our February Guest Day, the birthday of George Washington ; of contributing articles to Ellis Island at each De- cember meeting; of participating in presenting each year the historic essay of Illinois to high school pupils; and of meeting all state and na- tional quotas. Mrs. O'Brien was regent of the chapter until May, 1924, when she was succeeded in office by Mrs. Bernard J. Walter. Sarah Wood (Parkinson) Walter — Nat. No. 174876 (Mrs. Bernard J. Walter) — Charter Member Sarah Wood (Parkinson) Walter, daughter of Robert and Kate Christina (Churchill) Parkinson, was born in Mount Carmel, Illinois, March 1, 1890. Attended the Mount Carmel High School and Dana Hall, Wellesley, Massachusetts, where she was graduated in June, 1910. On No- vember 24, 1923, was married to Bernard John Walter, of Mt. Carmel, son of John Edward and Frances (Brust) Walter. Is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Mt. Carmel, and has been a member of the Carnegie Library Board for several years. Became a memiber of the D. A. R. on the record of her paternal an- cestor Nathaniel Rand. On the maternal side she is a descendant of the early English settlers of Albion, Illinois, and on the paternal of Tris- tram Coffin, Thomas Macy, Richard Gardner and Edward Starbuck, four of the "First Purchasers" Sinaii \\..,hi ,i of Nantucket Island; and of the following immi- wait.i grant ancestors who settled in Massachusetts : Robert Rand, Henry Phil- lips, John Dwight, John Damon, Richard Sherman, Daniel Russell, Wil- ■ki Daughters of the American Revolution 329 Ham Frothingham, Edmond Edenden, Lawrence Waters, Edmund Frost, Francis Norton, Robert Long, Rev. John Miller, John Upham, John Whit- man. Served as Regent of the Mt. Carmel Chapter D. A. R. from May 1924, until May, 1927. "The outstanding event of the chapter's work for 1926 was our first marking of a Revolutionary Soldier's grave, thus beginning our program of marking historic spots of our county. This bronze D. A. R. marker, placed at the grave of Hezekiah Hardesty in the little Orio Cemetery, was unveiled on November 5th, by two Girl Scouts, descendants of the soldier thus honored. Among the other descendants present was a granddaugh- ter, who is also a cousin of Abraham Lincoln. Buglers from the American Legion kindly assisted us in the ceremonies. The Regent, Mrs. Bernard Walter, introduced the speakers, Mrs. T. H. Daly, Chairman of Historic Spots Committee, w^ho gave a short sketch of Hezekiah Hardesty's life ; Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, State Regent, and Hon. T. G. Risley, Solicitor of the Department of Labor, Washington, D. C, who both gavs splendid addresses. We also had the pleasure of hearing Mrs. Bowman and Mr. Risley speak again at a delightful banquet that evening for D. A. R. mem- bers and friends." Eleanor Parkinson — Nat. No. 174430 Organizing Member Eleanor Parkinson, daughter of James Russell and Mary (Bruner) Parkinson was born in Mount Carmel, Illinois. Educated in the Mount Carmel, schools where she was graduated from the high school and later attended Northwestern University where she was graduated from the School of Music, Evanston, Illinois. Was a pupil of the noted critic and voice teacher, Karleton Hackett of Chicago, Illinois. Besides Concert work she is a teacher of voice culture, in Mount Carmel. Joined the D. A. R. through the services of James Stewart. Also a descendant of the Revo- lutionary soldier, Nathaniel Rand. (See Fannie (Baker) Shannan). (Also see Delia (Russell) Eleanor I>arlvins„n Mitchell.) Was the Corresponding Secretary of the Mount Carmel Chapter D. A. R. the first year of its organization. Is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Della (Russell) Mitchell — Nat. No. 178121 (Mrs. John M. Mitchell) — Charter Member) Della (Russell) Mitchell was born March 28. 1864, in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Rand and Frances (Baldwin) Russell, 330 Illinois State History M. -Mitchell and the granddaughter of Abraham and Hannah (Stewart) Russell, who were among the early settlers of Mount Carmel — coming here in 1817. She was married on June 1st, 1886, to John Min- ton Mitchell, son of Jesse G. and A. E. (Marvel) Mitchell, — of Mount Carmel, Illinois. Three daughters were born, all at Mt. Car- mel : (1) — Grace Mitchell, Director of Physical Education in Christian College, Columbia, Mis- souri. (2)— Frances Mitchell. (Mrs. E. E. Fear- heiley) of Mount Vernon, Illinois. (3)— Elinor Mitchell. (Mrs. L. C. Hill) of Mount Carmel, Illinois. Joined the D, A. R. through the services of her paternal ancestors, Nathaniel Rand. (See Fannie (Baker) Shannon). Has been Vice Regent of the Mount Carmel Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution since its organization. Nelle V. Seiler— Nat. No. 169941 Organizing Member Nelle V. Seiler, daughter of Frederick and Louisa V. (Risley) Seiler, was born in Wabash County near Mt. Carmel, Illinois, August 2, 1878. After completing the common school course took teachers training in Austin College, Effingham, Illinois, and the Normal Schools at Charleston and Normal, Illinois. Taught twelve years in the public schools of Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Attended Gem City Business College, Quincy, Illinois, completing the Commercial Course with a Master of Accounts Degree in May, 1910. The following six months were spent in the accounting de- partment of Stark's Nursery, Louisiana. Missouri. In 1911 accepted posi- tion as teacher in Actual Business Department of Gem City Businass Col- lege, resigning in 1917 to organize the Commercial Course in the high school of Lewistown, Illinois. After two years work in Lewistown came to Mt. Carmel to accept a position in banking, which position she now holds. Has been D. A. R. chapter treasurer since its organization in 1922. Is a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, the White Shrine of Jerusalem and the Order of Eastern Star. Has held numerous offices in these organizations and at present is secretary of the Eastern Star, hav- ing been elected to that office for seven consecutive years. Entered D. A. R. society on the record of her maternal ancestor, Jeremiah Risley. (See under Louisa V. Seiler.) Margaret (Mahon) Hughes — Nat. No. 172710 (Mrs. Wm. H. Hughes) — Organizing Member Margaret (Mahon) Hughes, daughter of Bushrod Washington and Eleanor Laws (Parkinson) Mahon was born January 24, 1874, at Mount Daughters of thk American Revolution 331 Carmel, Illinois. Attended the Mount Carmel Public Schools, St. Paul's School, conducted by Miss Hutchenson, the private school for "Young Ladies and Children," conducted by Miss L. A. Hughes, both located in Mount Carmel; and DePauw University at Greencastle, Indiana. Was a member for two years of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Course. Married September 8, 1908, to William Henry Hughes, and to this union was born one daughter Eleanor Mahon Hughes, on August 30, lOH, a Junior in the Mount Carmel High School in 1927-28. The Mount Carmel Chapter D. A. R. was organized under the Con- stitution of the National Society, January 18, 1922, at the home of Mrs. Hughes. 118 East Seventh Street. She is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Mount Carmel and has served for several years on the Mount Carmel Council of Girl Scouts, in which organization she is deeply interested. Joined the D. A. R. on the record of Benjamin Harris. Also ha:^, Revolutionary service in the Stewart and Rand families. (See Sarah P. Walter; Delia Russell Michell.) Elinor (Mitchell) Hill — Nat. No. 174874 (Mrs. Loren C. Hill) — Charter Member Elinor (Mitchell) Hill, daughter of John Minton and Delia (Russell) Mitchell, and descendant of the early settlers of Mt. Carmel, was born in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, on October 14, 1892. Was graduated from the Mount Carmel High School in 1910; attended Hollins College, Hollins, Virginia, 1910-1913, and received B.A. degree from Northwestern Uni- versity, Evanston, Illinois, in 1916. Is a member of the Alpha Omega Sorority. Attended the University of Wisconsin, 1922 Summer Session. Taught English in the High School at Princeton, Indiana, 1922-23, and during the years 1923-25 was a teacher of English in the Mount Carmel High School. On October 24, 1925, she was married, to Loren C. Hill of Mount Carmel, and on July 1, 1927, a son John Mitchell Hill was born. Joined the D. A. R. on the services of her maternal Revolutionary ancestor, Nathaniel Rand. (See Delia (Russell) Mitchell.) (Sarah (Park- inson) Walter.) Slie was Corresponding Secretary of the Mt. Carmel Chapter D. A. R. 1925-1927. Also served as Secretary of Board of the Carnegie Library of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, for a number of years. Member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Mt. Carmel. Hannah Stewart Harmon — Nat. No. 179679 Charter Member Hannah Stewart Harmon, daughter of William Mitchell and Hannah (Russell) Harmon, was born in Mount Carmel, Illinois, August 25, 1867. Is a graduate of the Mount Carmel High School. Taught in the private school conducted in Mount Carmel by Miss L. A. Hughes for "Young Ladies and Children" for three years. Was bookkeeper and cashier in the Stansfield Department Store for a number of years. 332 Illinois State History Joined the D. A. R. on the record of James Stewart. Is a lineal de- scendant of Robert Rand I ; Daniel Russell, Henry Phillips, John Dwight, John Damon, Richard Sherman (merchant of Boston), and many others of Massachusetts; also of Thomas Macy, Tristram Coffin, Edward Star- buck and Richard Gardner, four of the "First Purchasers" of Nantucket Island. (See Delia Russell Mitchell and Sarah P. Walter.) Is descended from two of the pioneer families of Mount Carmel — the Stewart and Russell families. Is the present Registrar of the Mount Carmel Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Mt. Carmel. Helen (Gibbs) Denton — Nat. No. 174429 (Mrs. Harrison B. Denton) — Organizing Member Helen (Gibbs) Denton, daughter of Frank Loring and Anne (Plahn) Gibbs, was born in Beardstown, Illinois, October 11, 1890. Was graduated from the Beardstown High School June 30, 1909. On June 3rd, 1913, was married to Harrison Ben Denton of Beardstown, Illinois, son of William Jasper and Rachel (Large) Denton. To this union one child was born : Anne Elizabeth Denton, born March 5, 1918, at Beardstown, Illinois. In November, 1919, the family moved to Mount Carmel, Illinois, where they have since resided. Mrs. Denton is a member of the First Methodist Church of Mount Carmel. Organizing member of the Mt. Carmel D. A. R. on the record of Elijah Gibbs. Another Revolutionary ancestor is Israel Gibbs. Served as Recording Secretary of the Mt. Carmel Chapter D. A. R. 1923-1924. Etta Churchill Parkinson — Nat. No. 174431 Organizing Member Etta Churchill Parkinson, daughter of Robert and Kate Christina (Churchill) Parkinson, was born in Mount Carmel, Illinois, August 15, 1888. Was graduated from the Mount Carmel High School in May, 1907, and in the autumn of the same year entered Dana Hall, Wellesley, Massachusetts, where she was graduated in June, 1910. Became a member of the Mount Carmel Chapter D. A. R. on the record of James Stew^art. Nathaniel Rand is also a paternal ancestor. (See Sarah Wood Parkinson Walter and Delia Russell Mitchell.) Is active in Girl Scout organization, having been Secretary of the Mount Carmel Council for a number of years and Captain since 1925 of Troop 1, Mount Carmel Girl Scouts. Member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Mt. Etta Churchill Parkinson /-. i i- i ( armel. Has been chapter Historian since the organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Mt. Carmel. Daughters of the American Revolution 333 Mabel (Wilkinson) Schneck — Nat. No. 199852 Mrs. Sereno W. Schneck — Regent Mt. Carmel D. A. R. Mabel (Wilkinson) Schneck, dauferhter of Robert T. and Julia E. (Harvey) Wilkinson, was born at Friendsville, Illinois, November 26, 1875. Was educated in the Mount Carmel Public Schools and was gradu- ated in the class of 1894. One year later entered Oxford College. Oxford. Ohio. Married on April 4, 1899, to Doctor Sereno Watson Schneck of Mount Carmel, Illinois, son of Dr. Jacob and Mary (Hartman) Schneck. Two children were born: Mary Esther Schneck (^Irs. Kenneth Blanchard) of East Orange, New Jersey; Robert Jacob Schneck (Dr. R. J. Schneck) of Boston, Massachusetts. Joined the Mt. Carmel Chapter D. A. R. on the Revolutionary record of her maternal ancestor, John Harvey. A lineal descendant of Augustus Tugau, who was the first white man to settle in Wabash County. Was Chapter Vice-Regent from May, 1924, until May, 1927. when she was elected to the Regency. The following has been accomplished dur- ing the year : "On October 4, 1927, six of our members attended the District meet- ing at Paris, Illinois, which was a pleasure and inspiration to all. "Later in the same month moving pictures of Bird Haven and Larch- mond, at Olney, Illinois, the Bird Santuary and home of the distinguished ornithologist and botanist. Dr. Robert Ridgway, a native of Mount Car- mel. Illinois, were shown here under the auspices of the Conservation and Thrift Committee of the Mount Carmel D. A. R. and the proceeds of 850.00 donated to the Ridgway Memorial Fund. A lecture, given by Mr. 0. M. Schantz, President of the Illinois Audubon Society, accompanied the showing of the film. "On February 23rd, 1928, Miss Fanny Washington, under the aus- pices of the Program Committee of the D. A. R. chapter, gave her very charming entertainment and lecture on Washington to the school children at four in the afternoon and to the general public in the evening. She also gave her program at the annual Washington Guest Day iDarty where she endeared herself alike to D. A. R. members and friends." Aline (Andrus) Stansfield — Nat. No. 173533 (Mrs. Benjamin Stansfield) — Organizing Member Aline (Andrus) Stansfield, daughter of Theodore William and Julia (Hall) Andrus, was born August 9, 1893, at Mount Carmel, Illinois. Her father was of English and her mother of Scotch- Irish descent. Educated in the Vincennes, In- diana and Danville, Illinois schools. Was gradu- ated from the Danville High School in 1912. Later moved to Mount Carmel where she taught music until 1919, when she was married to Ben- jamin Stansfield, son of Joseph G. and Aernes E. (Harmon) Stansfield, of Mount Carmel, Illinois. Two children were born : — (1) — Joseph Gibson Stansfield, born Oc- tober 24. 1920. (2) —Julia Ann Stansfield. born July 18. 1922. Became a member of the D. A. R. through the services of James Thompson. Was Record- mg Secretary of the D. A. R. — :\Iount ( armel Chapter for the year 1924-1925. Etta Churchill Parkinson, Historian. 334 Illinois State History 249271 250097 213455 72632 250381 249272 249273 MT. CARROLL CHAPTER Mt. Carroll, Illinois Organized February 21, 1929 Miss Ruth Arline Allenson Miss Marguerite Allyn Mrs. Sameul James Camp- bell Laura Eaton Frances E. Emerson Miss Laura May Flynn Miss Angeline Hostetter Miss Mary Orenda Pollard 249267 Miss Emily Snively 249268 Miss Mary Snively 249274 Mrs. Grace Reynolds Squires 249266 Miss Minnie Stowell Wal- lace 250098 Mrs. Harriet Hall Vander- heyden 249269 Mrs. Mary Wolf Carroll Chapter of Mt. Carroll, Carroll County, is named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. JOEL PACE CHAPTER Mt. Vernon, Illinois Joel Pace Chapter of Mt. Vernon was organized July 25, 1918, with Mrs. Wm. T. Pace the first regent and organizing regent. The Chapter while only one year old did outstanding work in the Red Cross. One of the members was First-vice Chairman of the Red Cross Chapter, four other members were officers, two supervisors, five instructors and nine per- formed special work in the Red Cross rooms. During the influenza epidemic, eight members of the chapter volun- teered to do nursing. The chapter contributed toward the purchase of the $100,000.00 Lib- erty Bond, also the restoration of Tilloloy. Flag leaflets were given to the children in the schools. In 1921 the Joel Pace Chapter was proud of the honor bestowed on the son of one of the charter members. Lieutenant Commander George L. Dickson, U. S. N. who received the Navy Cross, presented by the President of the United States for heroic action as commanding officer of U. S. S. 0-3 during the World War. On Memorial Day of 1922 members of the Chapter and many friends motored to the "Pace Cemetery" near Mt. Vernon, Illinois, where services were held at the grave of Joel Pace, Sr., honored Revolutionary soldier for whom the chapter was named. In 1923 the outstanding work was the unveiling and dedication of a tablet to mark the spot where Abraham Lincoln held a joint discussion with John A. McClernand. The dedication was held November 22nd and distinguished guests included Mrs. Charles E. Herrick, State Regent of Illinois. One of the interesting social events of the Chapter — the Annual Colonial Dinner — when the husbands are invited guests. Year after year the membership grows in numbers and attendance, through the interesting work outlined by the National Society. The Chapter has 48 members and has met all requirements of the National and State Societies and has con- tributed to Tamassee and other schools, sending a box to Crossmore valued at S65.00. The present officers: Honorary Regent, Mrs. W. T. Pace; Regent, Mrs. H. H. Cust; Vice Regent, Mrs. Vol Richardson; Second Vice Regent, Mrs. Harry Heidler; Secretary, Mrs. 0. B. Fly; Treasurer, Mrs. J. M. Daughters of the American Revolution 335 Dickson ; Registrar, Miss Nell Jane Kell ; Historian, Mrs. L. H. Britroff , Chaplain, Mrs. Nellie Taylor Taylor Williams. FORT PAYNE CHAPTER Naperville, Illinois Fort Payne Chapter was the outgrowth of a Pioneer Meeting held at Naperville, Nov. 5th, 1927, by two of our neighboring chapters. Those of us who w^ere members elsewhere were invited to join in the arrangements of the program. Naturally before the meeting became a reality we were interested in forming a chapter here at Naperville. Our first concern was — whether there were enough eligible ladies here to organize a chapter. A notice in the local paper brought a response that exceeded our expectations and many expressed a desire for such an organization. Steps were taken at once to secure the required number to become members-at-large and our State Regent appointed an Organizing Regent. At the National Board meeting, held Feb. 1st, twelve were accepted, another transfered her membership and one was already a member-at- large. Mrs. Sweeney, our State Regent, came Feb. 13th and organized our chapter with the following members : — Mesdames R. N. Givler, 0. A. Goetz, M. E. Stauffer, I. Goodrich, A. W. Abbott, W. E. Hobert, E. E. Rail, R. H. Sanborn, Thos. White, Edith Ryther, M. W. Coultrap and Misses Maria Royce, Ruth Moyer and Dorothy Givler. The following officers were appointed to serve until our annual elec- tion which was to be held in May : Mrs. M. W. Coultrap, Regent; Mrs. 0. A. Goetz, Vice Regent; Mrs. E. E. Rail, Rec. Sec'y. ; Mrs. A. W. Abbott, Cor. Sec'y; Mrs. W. E. Hobert, Treasurer; Mrs. R. N. Givler, Registrar. The chapter was confirmed by the National Board May 14th. One of our first concerns was to find an appropriate name for our chapter. Fort Payne was decided upon for a historical reason. During the Black Hawk War our early settlers were obliged to flee to Fort Dear- born, in Chicago for safety. On their return, they appealed to Gen. At- kinson, who was stationed at Ottawa, for assistance to build a Fort near Naperville, then called Naper Settlement. Gen. Atkinson dispatched a company of about fifty men, with Capt. Payne to supervise the construc- tion of the fort, which was located on a small hill just south of Naperville. Capt. Payne became so popular with his men that when the fort was com- pleted it was called Fort Payne in his honor. Altho the fort has long since disappeared the location still bears the name which we have selected for our chapter. During our first few months several members have been added to our membership. Others are hoping to have their applications ready to be accepted by Feb. and thus become charter members. Altho our membership is still small we hold regular monthly meetings and are trying to do our part in showing our interest and patriotism in our community, and our nation and to our National Society. Mrs. W. C. Simpson, Historian, 336 Illinois State History GEORGE ROGERS CLARK CHAPTER Oak Park, Illinois On March 6th, 1895, a meeting of patriotic women was held at the home of Mrs. Edward P. Martin, for the purpose of organizing a chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution, and it was at this meeting that the formation of a flourishing chapter was assured. The name decided upon was George Rogers Clark Chapter as he was the most outstanding figure of the earliest days of the State of Illinois, in opening up the way for progress and prosperity of the "Great North- west." The object of said chapter: "To cherish, maintain and extend the institution of American Freedom ; to foster true patriotism and love of country and to aid in securing for mankind all blessings of liberty." Especially conspicuous in the promotion of the organization were the officers elected the following year, January 16, 1896, when the chapter was finally organized. Charter Officers and Members : Mrs. Edward P. Martin, Regent ; Mrs. Francis W. Ingraham, Vice-Regent ; Mrs. George W. Davidson, Reg- istrar; Mrs. Henry C. Todd, Secretary; Mrs. Anson T. Hemingway, Treasurer; Mrs. William Beye, Historian. Members : — Miss Carolyn P. Adams fMrs. William Beye Miss Helen Crafts fMrs. G. M. Davidson *Mrs. T. H. Doane *Mrs. E. H. Duff Mrs. J. D. Everett Mrs. Arthur Gustorf *Mrs. Robert Harlin *Mrs. A. T. Hemingway *Mrs. H. B. Horton Mrs. S. J. Humphrey Miss E. R. Humphrey *Mrs. H. H. Hunt *Mrs. W. A. Hutchinson Mrs. H. F. Ingraham *Mrs. R. M. Lackey fMrs. C. G. Marsh Mrs. E. P. Martin *Mrs. J. L. Pearson Mrs. O. B. Pellet Mrs. H. B. Richardson Mrs. A. F. Storke fMrs. H. C. Todd *Mrs. E. 0. Vaile *Mrs. W. R. Vosburgh Mrs. F. H. Wood Officers for the year 1897 : — Mrs. Edward P. Martin, Regent; Mrs. F. W. Ingraham, Vice-Regent; Mrs. Henry C. Todd, Secretary; Mrs. Anson T. Hemingway, Treasurer; Mrs. George M. Davidson, Registrar ; Mrs. William Beye, Historian. At the opening meeting held in Scoville Institute November 18, 1897, the second year was made a memorial by the presentation to the library of a fine collection of books numbering tweny-seven, and the celebration of George Rogers Clark's birthday. Officers for 1898 :— Mrs. George M. Davidson, Regent; Mrs. C. G. Marsh, Vice-Regent; Mrs. A. H. Adams, Secretary; Mrs. W. R. Vosburgh, Treasurer; Mrs. H. C. Worthington, Registrar; Mrs. H. B. Richardson, Historian. The outstanding feature of the entertainment of this year's program was a debate, Resolved, "That the Boers are justifiable in carrying on the war with the English and maintaining their independence." Four of Oak Parks most talented men argued the subject. They were ^Deceased. fStill a member. Daughters of the American Revolution 337 Revs. H. I. Rasmus and R. F. Jolsonot speaking for the affirmative and Rev. J. W. Conley and Mr. J, D. Andrews for the negative. Regent — Mrs. George M. Davidson, 1899. On November 18, 1899, celebrating George Rogers Clark's birthday, the members gave an "Old-fashioned New England Supper" in the Odd Fellows Hall. The attendance was large, about one hundred were served. Mrs. A. C. Childs was chairman. Regent— Mrs. W. H. Hutchinson, 1900-1901. Treasurer — Miss Caroline Wood. Registrar — Mrs. Anna M. Hunt. Historian — Mrs. Francis A. Lackey. Regent — Mrs. Francis A. Lackey, 1902. On Sunday evening, November 16th, 1902, the chapter honored George Rogers Clark by attending the First Congregational Church in a body and listened to a sermon by Rev. William E. Barton, who himself is a son of the Revolution, speak on the life of this frontier hero. Regent — Mrs. Francis A. Lackey, 1903. The seventh conference of the Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution was held with the George Rogers Clark Chapter, June second and third, 1903. Mrs. Charles H. Deere, State Regent, presided. A reception was held Tuesday evening, June second, at the Oak Park Club. Special Evening Service was held at the First Congregational Church Sunday, November tenth, when the chapter attended in a body. The address was given by Rev. William E. Barton. Subject, '*Our Grandest Ancestors." Regent— Mrs. Henry C. Todd, 1904. A reception and entertainment was given at the Scoville Institute, by the George Rogers Clark Chapter of the Daughters of American Revo- lution to celebrate the birthday of the noble patriot, Tuesday evening, November 22, 1904. Regent— Mrs. Henry C. Todd, 1905. Regent— Mrs. 0. W. Nash, 1906. Regent— Mrs. O. W. Nash, 1907. Regent— Mrs. J. B. Barry, 1908. A most interesting event was celebrated by the chapter when they entertained Mrs. Lucretia Reed Wood, a Real Daughter of the American Revolution. She was the daughter of David Reed and grand niece of Gen- eral Reed. Members of the George Rogers Clark Chapter discovered Mrs. Wood at Watervilet, Michigan, where she was staying with a daughter. She was made a member of the chapter and her name placed upon the pension role at Washington, D. C. Regent— Mrs. John B. Barry, 1909. Regent— Mrs. W. R. Vosburgh, 1910. Regent— Mrs. W. R. Vosburgh, 1911. Mrs. Vosburgh resigned in 1911 on account of illness after serving the chapter eight years in some official manner. Regent— Mrs. William White, 1912. 338 Illinois State History In honor of George Rogers Clark's birthday the following program was rendered at the November meeting, ''November in Literature," by Mrs. Thomas O. Perry, "November in the Revolution," by Mrs. Oscar B. Blach; "The Birth of George Rogers Clark," by Mrs. George A. Allison, and "New England's Festive Day" by Mrs. Geroge W. Hubbard. Regent— Mrs. F. C. Caldwell, 1913. On November 25, 1913, the meeting was held at the home of Mrs. B. F. Langworthy. The speaker was Rev. Augene Bartlette who was a representative from this country at the last peace conference at The Hague, his subject was "Women and War." The Regent, Mrs. F. C. Caldwell, attended the Continental Congress at Washington, D. C, April, 1913. Regent— Mrs. C. G. Bird, 1914. At the first meeting of the year, September, 1914, fifteen new mem- bers were added to the organization. Prof. James A. James, dean of the department of history of the Northwestern University, was the speaker. Regent— Mrs. C. G. Bird, 1915. Mrs. T. 0. Perry and Rev. William E. Barton are asking the com- munity for historical material relating to historical facts. May 29th the annual luncheon was held and thirty-four new mem- bers were reported. The report of the special flag committee was grati- fying. As a result of their work there is soon to be erected on the hill in Scoville Place a permanent flag staff to be known as "Liberty Pole." The outstanding feature of this year's work was the celebration of this flag day, and the placing of this pole, which was a part of the great work accomplished by the chapter June 14, 1915. Regent— Mrs. C. G. Bird, 1916. Mrs. Thomas O. Perry, historian was in charge of the February meet- ing. Mrs. B. F. Langworthy spoke on the "Church and Meeting House in Colonial Times" and members reported the past taken by their ancestors in church organization and civic aflfairs. Regent— Mrs. C. G. Bird, 1917. Mrs. James A. Dick was chosen as a delegate to the Continental Con- gress which met at Washington, D. C, April, 1917. George Washington's Birthday was celebrated February 22, 1917. Every member of the chapter entered into World War, Red Cross work, not as a chapter but as patriotic women in the clubs, churches and many organizations. Mrs. W. S. Perry, then living in Rochester, New York, was president of a large Red Cross Auxiliary, the members were of the Mothers Clubs of Schools number 4-8-16-20 and the women of the Epiphany Episcopal Church. Hundreds of garments were made and knitted for the boys over there. Regent— Miss Elizabeth Bacon, 1918. On March 1 a benefit was given for the French restoration fund. A splendid program was enjoyed and a large sum of money realized. Mrs. M. E. Wood was the delegate to the Continental Congress. Regent— Mrs. Thomas O. Perry, 1919. Mrs. Thomas 0. Perry was a delegate to the Continental Congress D. A. R., April 14 to 19. She reported the enthusiasm very great and the Daughters of the American Revolution 339 Mr: Thomas O. T'erry report of War work greater, 149,000 members of the D. A. R. had given 840,000,000 to the Red Cross and other war work. Regent — Mrs. Thomas 0. Perry, 1920. At the September meeting greetings were extended to the regent, Mrs. Thomas 0. Perry. Mrs. C. W. Wilcox spoke on the rebuilding of French villages, and Mrs. Walter T. Brewster spoke at length about "The Fatherless Children of France." Regent— Mrs. Thomas 0. Perry, 1921. On February 24th, Mrs. Wiles of Chicago, ex-state regent and prominent in the D. A. R., made an eloquent appeal for a keener and more intelligent interest in present day problems among women. The subject this year for the High School Essay Contest, the "Monroe Doctrine." The best contributor to have his or her name engraved on the silver cup presented to the Oak Park and River Forest High School, by our Chapter. Regent— Mrs. O. B. Balch, 1922. Owing to the illness of Mrs. Balch she resigned on December 26, 1922, and Mrs. Frank Statson was elected to the regency. Mrs. William S. Perry was elected second vice-regent to fill the unexpired term of second vice- regent. Mr. Frank L. Stetson was elected president of the Sons of the Revo- lution of Oak Park, Illinois, the same year. October 14, 1922, on the site of the Indian village where, perhaps for centuries the primitive people lived, loved and worked, had their short span of life and passed away several hundred whites gathered this gray autumn aft- ernoon and witnessed the unveiling of a granite tablet marking the place where once the red man had his community. This was a contribution of the George Rogers Clark Chapter. Mrs. Frank L. Stetson, who served as regent from December, 1922, to May, 1924, attended the Continental Congress of the D. A. R. held at Washington, D. C, from April 16 to 21, where she made the nominating speech, nominating Mrs. James H. Stansfield, National Registrar General. Regent— Mrs. James A. Dick. 1924. Miss Marion Baines of the River Forest and Oak Park High School was the winner of the silver cup awarded by the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution of the George Rogers Clark Chapter for the best essay written on the subject, "George Rogers Clark, Pioneer and Patriot." The autumn luncheon was made very interesting by toast from former regents and guests, subjects, "The Future of Our Chapter" and the vast work done among the Southern Mountain Schools. Mrs. Thomas 0. Perry, state historian, urged the members to send valuable documents, deeds of Revolutionary time, to Memorial Hall, Washington, D. C, for preservation. Regent— Mrs. James A. Dick, 1925. Mrs. Frank L. Sl.I.> 340 Illinois State History Mrs. Jane Alden Hawes, chairman on correct use of the flag, urged citizens to hoist the flag on June 14th, as it was just one hundred and forty-eight years since the American flag authorized by congress was raised for the first time. The chapter mourns the loss by death a most devoted member, Mrs. Charles M. Morton. Mrs. Morton had a great influence over the musical affairs in Oak Park in the early days. She was the wife of a Civil War veteran and owned a portable organ that was played during the Civil War by her brother. The annual joint banquet of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution was held February 22nd. The address was by Prof. R. F. Patterson Kline. Subject, "America of Age." The regulator contributions toward Southern Mountain schools were assumed. In the death of Mrs. W. R. Vosburgh we have lost a valued member. She was one of the charter members and served the chapter in some offi- cial capacity for nine years. She was elected regent in 1910. She was a resident of Oak Park, Illinois, for thirty-six years. Regent — Mrs. Robert Y. Bradshaw, 1926. This was a busy year. The chapter assumed payment for three chairs, for the new auditorium being built for Memorial Continental Hall at Washington, D. C, in honor of George Rogers Clark, his mother Ann Rogers Clark, and our most distinguished member, Mrs. James H. Stans- field, who was Registrar General N. S. D. A. R. for three years. Two other chairs were also presented by Mrs. R. Y. Bradshaw and Mrs. Paul Oliver. The October meeting was interesting. Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, State Regent, was the speaker. She spoke on the proposed new auditorium for Constitution Hall. November 25th Mrs. Milton K. Ames Denny, one of our most talented members, presented the play, "A Slice of Life in the Kentucky Moun- tains." The cast, all members of the chapter, was fine in its character por- trayal. Mrs. Denny is author of the play. Regent — Mrs. Robert Y. Bradshaw, 1927. The chapter sent financial gifts to Hindman Settlement school in Kentucky, Tennessee school in North Carolina and the Schauffier Train- ing school in Ohio. The state convention of the D. A. R. was held in March at Rock Island, Illinois. Delegates from our chapter were, Mrs. R. Y. Bradshaw, Mrs. Arthur C. Leebrick, Mrs. G. W. Hubbard and Mrs. Alexander Sclanders, state vice-chairman of Americanization, Mrs. R. Y. Bradshaw, Mrs. A. F. Robinson and Miss Dorothy Evens were delegates to the Continental Congress at Washington, D. C, in April. All returned with most inspiring reports. Regent — Mrs. Alexander Schlanders, 1928. The official year has just begun and the first program for the month of September was known as the historical program. Prof, Clayton D. Crawford, head of the public speaking department of the Oak Park and River Forest Township High School, spoke on the "Life and Character of •George Rogers Clark." During the summer months the radio broadcasted historical pro- grams every Monday evening. Daughters of the American Revolution 341 Our Regent, Mrs. Alexander Sclanders, had the honor of giving the opening address on Flag Day, prepared by the President General D. A. R., Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau. The October luncheon was one of the most brilliant occasions of the season. Many of the state officers, both present and past officers, and chairmen of state committees were guests. We have two real granddaughters of the American Revolution who are members of our chapter. One, Mrs. Mary Clark Older, who is an active member. A Brief Biography of Mary Clark Older Mary Clark was born May 21, 1844, on a farm near Sharon, Connecti- cut, daughter of Charles Van Deusen Clark and wife, Abiah Botsford Clark, and granddaughter of Daniel Clark, a soldier in the American Revolution, and Mary Wood Clark, who was a descendant of Dr. Samuel Fuller of the Mayflower. Daniel Clark was a descendant of Pioneer Daniel Clark of Windsor, one of the signers of the charter, and his wife, Mary Newberry, whose ancestry has been traced back to the year 940, to an early Norman Baron, through Roger de Newburgh, first Earl of Warwick. In 1855 the Clark family removed from Connecticut to Wisconsin, settling in the little village of Packwaukee, then considered a part of the "far west." In 1866, July 4th, Mary Clark was married to Henry Morden Older, a soldier in the Civil War on the Union side, throughout the entire duration of the war. Eleanor Parks, orphaned niece of Henry Older, came into the home, and was always a loving daughter. After fourteen years of married life, Henry and Mary Older had a daughter, Margaret Abiah. Henry Morden Older died September 23, 1913, and since that time, Mary Clark Older and her daughter have made their home together. Now re- siding in Oak Park, Illinois. Mrs. Harriet E. Copeland, a real granddaughter of the American Revolution, as honorary member of the chapter. Mrs. Harriet E. Copeland, honorary member of the George Rogers Clark Chapter, Oak Park, Illinois, is a real granddaughter of a Revolu- tionary soldier. She was born in Sterling, Massachusetts, February 5, 1835, the daughter of Francis and Hannah Burpee Raymond. There she spent her girlhood and was married to George Copeland at Sterling, Oc- tober 28, 1852. She still continued to live in Sterling until the spring of 1857, when she moved to Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and lived in this city until the death of her husband in the year 1912. At this time she came to reside with her son in Maywood, Illinois. Mrs. Copeland's grandfather, Elijah Burpee, who was a Revolution- ary soldier, was born in Sterling, Massachusetts, in the year 1761. In 1776 at the age of fifteen he enlisted and served in the Massachusetts troops. He served three months from December, 1776, in Captain Ma- nassah Sawyer's company. Colonel Nicholas Dike's regiment ; from the summer of 1777, five months in Captain Francis Wilson's company, Col- onel Keyes' regiment ; from October, 1779, three months in Captain Luke Wilder's company; from June, 1780, in Captain Seth Bannister's com- pany, Colonel William Shepard's Fourth regiment, and was discharged December 15, 1780. He was pensioned by the government in 1832, while still a resident of Sterling, and died there June 17, 1836, aged seventy-five. 342 Illinois State History Services of One of Our Honored Members, Mrs. Thomas 0. Perry Mrs. Perry served the local chapter as Historian and as Regent and as Chairman of Historic. She served as historian two years and succeeded Miss Bacon as Regent finishing out her term of which she served one year. She then was elected for a term of two years. During the last year in office, the Chapter voted to place a marker on the site of an old Indian village or en- campment in the Forest Preserve near North Avenue. The exercises con- nected with the unveiling were held on October 14th, 1923. This part of the Forest Preserve is now known as the George Rogers Clark section. Mrs. Perry represented the Chapter at the National Congress and also the State Conference. She was chairman of the Preservation of His- toric Spots one year and State Historian two years. In July, 1927, she was appointed State Chairman of Preservation of Historic Spots to fill out the unexpired term of Miss Pegram of Lincoln, Illinois. During her first term as Chairman of Historic Spots, the State Chapters took an active part in trying to secure the Cahokia Mounds as a State Reservation. This was accomplished by Legislative Act. At the present time the several States through their State Chairmen under the National Chairman, Mrs. H. Eugene Chubbuck, are actively engaged in preparing a National Guide to Historic Spots. Mrs. Perry is doing her part in this activity for which she is so well informed in regard to our own State of Illinois. The efficient work done by our Mrs. Sclanders as "State Chairman of Americanism," cannot be any better stated than by Mrs. Frank J. Bowman, past state regent, who writes as fol- lows: "Among the various lines of endeavor George Rogers Clark Chapter has accomplished, the work of Amercanism for the last four years un- der the leadership of Mrs. Alexander Sclanders has been outstanding. "Mrs. Sclanders began this work as State Vice-Chairman in charge of the Chicago District, a vast field of possibilities and difficulties. She accepted the position at the urgent request of her own chapter and with a full assurance of its con- fidence and support. Entering upon the work she called together a nucleus of earnest workers from the various chapters in the district and plans iMrs. Alexander Sfianders were carefully made to extend the work previ- ously begun. Realizing the need of "personal contact" the committee was divided into various departments. (1) Mothers, Maids and Misses. (2) Courts. (3) Settlement Houses and Industrial. (4) Schools. (5) Re- search and Legislative. (6) Flag. (7) Publicity. The first year showed a vast amount of work accomplished by the committees of all departments as recorded in the Thirtieth State Confer- ence Report. Two noteworthy accomplishments show the kind of work done. A real Bolshevist had been transformed through the magic of "human kindness" into a real American and a Judge who had formerly refused the assistance of any patriotic organization at sessions of the Naturalization Court finally admitted the Daughters and at the close of the session told them "you will be very welcome in my court room any time you choose to come." Daughters of the American Revolution 343 The second year the number of workers had increased to seventy- three and a perusal of the report of activities in the Thirty-first State Conference Yearbook reveals the marvelous increase of accomplishment in all departments. A realization of Mrs. Sclander's individual accom- plishments was acquired by her chapter when the President of the "Or- der of Ahepa," a Greek organization, publicly testified to their deep appre- ciation of her services to them in obtaining citizenship papers and in giving them a clear conception of American ideals. He also spoke of the valuable assistance and sisterly recognition she had given their young women and of their appreciation of it. At the present time Mrs. Sclanders is, and during the past two years has been, State Chairman of Americanism, and the same conscientious service and loyal devotion has marked her reorganization of the State work, and as she traveled about the state has enthused both native and foreign born with the ideal of "Service for our Country." In addition to Mrs. Sclander's services George Rogers Clark Chapter has furnished its share of the Chicago District workers and its propor- tion of financial support." Mrs. W. S. Perry, Historian. ODELL CHAPTER Odell. Illinois The Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was or- ganized at Odell, July 31, 1923. The State Regent, Mrs. Charles E. Her- rick, was present and assisted with the organization. The chapter decided to name the chapter for the town, Odell. The meeting was called at the home of Mrs. Grace Gordon and the following officers were selected from the eleven members present. Regent, Mrs. Grace Gordon; Vice-Regent, Mrs. Pearl Puffer Walker; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Grace Finefield Hoaghouse; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Ella Pernet Joernott ; Treasurer, Mrs. Ella Beck Upham ; Registrar, Mrs. Helen Woodbury Finefield ; Historian, Miss Mamie Beck. The officers served two years. The next regent was Mrs. Pearl Walker. After serving two years she was followed in the office of regent by Miss M. Lottie Sherman, the present regent who is serving the second term. New members were added to the chapter roll until the membership numbered 22. In 1926 the first member was taken by death, Mrs. Nellia Snyder, and the next April the first Chaplain, Miss Anna Day, one year later occured the death of the first regent, Mrs. Grace Gordon. The first year the chapter inaugurated a community observance of flag day by requesting all business places to display the flag and by giving a free patriotic program in the community hall. The plan has been adhered to each year until the program has come to be an anticipated event and last June was attended by at least 200 people. Small flags and leaflets giving the Flag Salute and the American's Creed were distributed and giving the salute and creed by the audience has always been included in the program. The leaflets have been given to all pupils in the county schools in which the teachers promised to have the children memorize the .salute to the flag and the creed. 344 Illinois State History The chapter has paid all state and national dues. The southern moun- tain schools, the Ellis Island work and Conservation and Thrift have been the three lines of work undertaken by the chapter. A contribution is made each year to the Student Loan Fund in addition to the per capia tax. Planting trees has interested the members and two years ago Mem- orial trees were planted for all soldiers of the World War from the com- munity who did not return. Last year assistance was given the flooded districts of the south toward replanting trees. M. Lottie Sherman, Regent. ILLINI CHAPTER Ottawa, Illinois The mini Chapter was organized at Ottawa in 1896, with Mrs. F. A. Sherwood at its first regent. The name was derived from the Illini In- dians who lived in this vicinity in an early day. The charter members were Mrs. F. A. Sherwood, Mrs. Clarence Griggs, Miss Emma King (Mr^. Duncan McDougal), Mrs. J. H. Widmer, Mrs. E. W. Weis, Mrs. Jessie Butterfield, Mrs. Helen Bates Trask, Mrs. Melinda Parker, Mrs. Susie Dyer, Mrs. Emma Crumpton, Mrs. Gertrude Nash, Mrs. J. W. Pettit, Mis3 Susie King (Mrs. Gus Fuchs). In 1897, during the time Mrs. Sherwood was regent, a monument was erected at the grave of Henry Misner, our first Revolutionary hero, at Millington. Pictures of LaFayette and Washington were placed in all the public schools in 1899 during the term of Mrs. Parker. As Ottawa was the location of the first Lincoln-Douglas debate, a large boulder was erected in the public park on August 21, 1908, under the leadership of Mrs. B. F. Lincoln. An Illinois Centennial Memorial in the form of a fountain was erected on the grounds in front of the Armory in 1918 during the term of Mrs. F. A. Sapp. When Mrs. G. W. Farrar was regent, in 1922, a tablet was placed on the courthouse to mark the place where Abraham Lincoln practiced law in the old Supreme Court, which stood on the site of the present LaSalle County courthouse. In memory of Guy Hoxie, the first soldier from Ottawa to be killed in the World War, a tree was planted in the high school yard and marked with a tablet, in 1923, under Mrs. G. W. Farrar. At various times since organization, pictures have been placed in the schools, also the flag pledge; a flag was presented to Company C, our local militia, and one to the Camp Fire Girls. The Ottawa Chapter had one Real Daughter, Mrs. Jane Lansing, who died June, 1907, at the age of 80 years. The regents since its organization are : Mrs. F. A. Sherwood, 1896- 98; Mrs. William P. Parker, 1898-1900; Mrs. Marshall N. Armstrong, 1900-02; Mrs. Edmund W. Weis, 1902-05; Mrs. Charles W. Irion, 1905-06; Mrs. Charles A. Caton, 1906-07; Mrs. Benjamin F. Lincoln, 1907-09; Mrs. Charles F. Brenn, 1909-1911; Mrs. Duncan McDougal, 1911-13; Mrs. Mary R. Lawrence, 1913-15; Mrs. Irwin I. Hanna, 1915-17; Mrs. Fred A. Sapp, 1917-19; Mrs. Emil P. Johnson, 1919-21; Mrs. George W. Farrer, Daughters of the American Revolution 345 1921-23; Mrs. Fred A. Sapp, 1923-24; Mrs. John W. Hanifen, 1924-26; Miss Georgiana Eichelberger, 1926-27; Mrs. George Weiss, 1927 — . Mrs. Eva Tomilson, Historian. MADAM RACHEL EDGAR CHAPTER Paris, Illinois Several ladies met at the home of Mrs. Julia Marley Sellar, 410 Ten- Broeck Street, Paris, Illinois, Thursday afternoon, January 30, 1919, and organized a chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. John H. Hanley of Monmouth, Illinois, State Regent, was the guest of honor. The chapter was named Madam Rachel Edgar. Madam Rachel Edgar, was the wife of General John Edgar, for whom Edgar County was named. She came to this country when a child and lived in Boston; growing up in an atmosphere of patriotism her sym- pathies were with the colonists. She was humane, benevolent and aided the American soldiers in every way possible. She was a friend of the Washingtons and for a time was a member of their household. John Edgar, a native of Ireland, cams to this country an officer in the British navy and commanded an English vessel on the Lakes from 1772-1775. Through the influence of his wife he was won over to the patriot's cause and rendered them valuable service. He served as Major General of the Illinois Territorial Militia, also as Judge of one of the three judicial districts of Illinois County, after moving to Kaskaskia; near there he owned 15,000 acres of land, a gift from the government for his activities during the American Revolution. Charter Members Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter Daughters American Revolution Daughters Revolutionary Ancestor Edna Strader Adams John Granger Clara A. Arterburn Thomas Pinnell Anetta Baldwin James MuUins Janet C. Baldwin James Mullins Margaret L. Bartmess Major Luke Miller Ita Briscoe Henry Briscoe Mabel Pinnell Brown Thomas Pinnell Lena Chapman Carter Williams Meadows Matilda Cary Phineas Cary Helen Clinton Jonathan Haskell Louise Campbell Coe Elinor Brewster Dunn Marjorie Burnham Cooper Jedediah Burnham Jennie W. Davis Henry Clark Lillie Irene Dickenson Mathias Kaler (Kayler) Lula Emma Dickenson Mathias Kaler (Kayler) Nora Adams De Puy Captain James Adams Bessie L. Dodd William Meadows Gladys D. Farnham John Field Fern Waggoner Farwell Abel Merrill 346 Illinois State History Ethel Pinnell Greathouse Thomas Pinnell Georgana Green George Redmon Edith Honnold Hicks William Meadows Mary M. Graham Honn William Raymond Winona Honnold Honn Thomas Pinnell Bertha Honnold Thomas Pinnell Ella Meadows Honnold William Meadows Zola Honnold William Meadows Exia Pinnell Hopkins Thomas Pinnell Lucile Paxton Hutchinson Jonathan Collom Anna Bergen Laughlin George Redmon Tatt Link John Pemberton Gertrude Kimble McCulloch Moses Chaplin Nelle Jewell McCulloch Reverend James Garner Olive Lucinda McCulloch James McCulloch Elizabeth S. Means William Means Jennie Means William Means Mary M. Means William Means Vera Conway Means William Means Mary Louise Moss Moses Moss Sarah Curtis Moss Evan Shelby Anna M. Palmer George Redmon Minnie M. Perkins John Field Mary Pinnell Phipps Thomas Pinnell Sarah A. R. Pinnell Jesse Robertson Esther Means Quinn William Means Clara Jane Rigg Mathias Kaler (Kayler) Sarah Flora Rigg Mathias Kaler (Kayler) Nelle Vandeveer Rowe William James Helen R. B. Sanguin James Mullins Rose Moss Scott Moses Moss Maude L. Scott William Meadows Georgena Sellar John Pemberton Julia Marley Sellar John Pemberton Grace Handford Shank. Stephen & Silas Gregory Antoinette Slemmons Thomas Slemmons, Sr. & Jr. Christie Link Vance John Pemberton Ora E. Wilhoit Michael O'Hare Flora A. D. Wright Mathias Kaler (Kayler) Rowena Honn Wyatt John Graham Helen E. Yontz John Jenkes Durf ee Lena Riggs Yontz John Jenkes Durf ee Lula Pinnell Zink Thomas Pinnell Madam Rachel Edgar has three real granddaughters of the American Revolution as members — Jennie, Mary and Ehzabeth Means. Mrs. Franklin Adams Mrs. Edna Strader Adams, organizing regent of Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, was a resident of Paris at the time of the organization of the chapter. Always zealous and alert, she counted no sacrifice too great if the best interests of the work called for it. To her it was a rare privilege to attend a state meeting and the dream of a life came true when she found herself in Washington, D. C, a dele- gate from the chapter she had organized, to the great Continental Con- gress of D. A. R. In 1926, she removed with her family to California. Daughters of the American Revolution 347 Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter named a chair in the new Constitution Hall in her honor. Miss Jennie Means Miss Jennie Means was the first regent of Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. In pioneer days, her grandfather, William Means, came from Ohio to Illinois (1822), settling with his family near the present site of Paris. He was a Minute Man from Union District Carolina, entering the service when a mere boy. It would be difficult to find a more patriotic and loyal Daughter than Miss Means. The stories of Revolutionary days told the older members of the family, retold to her, filled her heart and life with devotion to the memory of the men who sacrificed their all that our country should be free. Whether her work is that of regent, or on some important com- mittee, she responds with an interest that is an inspiration and benefit to the whole chapter. Miss Jennie Means has been a Daughter of the American Revolution since 1892. During her regency, steps were taken to purchase a boulder to be placed as a monument to the memory of the Revolutionary soldiers buried in Edgar County. Mrs. H. B. Rowe Mrs. Nelle Vandeveer Rowe was regent of Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter in 1920-1921. She dates her membership in the National Society D. A. R. in 1899, and in 1911 became a life member. Her youngest daugh- ter is a member of the Children's Chapter of Evanston, the older daughter a member of the chapter at home. Mrs. Rowe's grandmother, Mrs. Mary Barnhill, was a Real Daughter. From a family so interested in the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion, Mrs. Rowe brought to her local chapter a knowledge and enthusiasm that was felt by all the Daughters. Her hospitality is extended on all occasions when the interests of the work can be carried forward. Her beautiful home is open for regular or committee meetings, and is a charming setting for the annual Wash- ington Birthday party. The work of a memorial to the soldiers of the American Revolution so well begun by the first chapter regent, was ably carried forward under the direction of Mrs. Rowe, and the bronze tablet bearing the names of the soldiers was purchased. Mrs. William T. Scott Mrs. Rose Moss Scott, author of "The Madonna of the Trail," and other poems, was regent of Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1921-1923. She is a woman of wide experience, versatile, alert to the questions and problems of the day, and deeply in- terested in historical research. A member of important State committees including the National Old Trails Road of which she was chairman an^' at this time. National Vice Chairman for Illinois. In 1927 she was elected State Historian of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and har: become widely known as one who can give valuable information relating to state and national history. 348 Illinois State History Mrs. Scott has proved seven lines to the American Revolution. Her ancestors are: Captain Stephen Cochran, Samuel Cochran, also was Brigade inspector in U. S. War of 1812, Henry Chrisman, Paul Gross, Moses Moss, Henry Sousley and Captain John Williams. She has attended both State Conference and National Continental Congress in Washington, D. C, for several years, and has entertained many State Officers at her hospitable home, "Willrose Farm." The monument to the memory of the Revolutionary soldiers buried in Edgar County was set and dedicated under this administration. Mrs. Chubbuck, State Regent, was present for the dedication and the address was given by Honorable Oscar E. Carlstrom. The Lincoln Circuit County Marker was placed in the courthouse yard, at Paris, during the regency of Mrs. Scott. She was County Direc- tor when the two county line markers were placed, and had supervision of the work. Mrs. Scott presented the medals to the eighth grade students of Edgar County, the successful contestants in the State contests of 1923 and 1924. Under her administration, land was donated for the site of the Cro- gaan marker, and as chairman of the committee, directed the placing of the memorial which was dedicated in 1924 at Palermo, Illinois. Inscription on the Bronze Tablet on the Marker at Palermo "Near here on July 18, 1865, Colonel George Croghan, Deputy Super- intendent of Indian affairs of the British Government, made a preliminary Treaty of Peace with Pontiac, Chief of the Ottawas and leader of the great Indian Confederacy. "By the terms of this agreement, the allegiance of the Indians wa> transferred from the French to the British, thus securing the Eastern Mississippi Valley for the Anglo-Saxon civilization." The intersection of the Fort Harrison (Terre Haute), Fort Clark (Peoria) and Kaskaskia-Detroit trails were in this vicinity. Miss Ita Briscoe Miss Ita Briscoe served as regent of Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter in 1923-1925. She is a charter member of the chapter, and greatly inter- ested in the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is fond of travel, and on her tours often visits other chapters and brings home bits of in- formation and inspiration which all the Daughters enjoy. While Miss Briscoe was regent, Lincoln Circuit markers were placed on the boundary between Vermilion and Edgar Counties, also one be- tween Coles and Edgar Counties. Appropriate services marked the dedi- cation of these memorials. The Croghan monument was also erected and dedicated. Mrs. J. Edwin Vance Mrs. Christie Link Vance served as regent of Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter in 1924 and until November 23, 1926. A woman of public spirit and zeal for the highest and best ideals of life, she brought that spirit into her work for the chapter. She suffered illness in 1925, but rallied bravely to her work as chapter regent. She possessed a charming personality ; a musician of marked ability, she delighted all with beautiful selections from the best composers. Daughters of the American Revolution 349 She was an ardent advocate of the temperance cause, a devoted worker in the church. A sudden iilness came upon her the night of November 22nd. and in a few short hours, her spirit passed away from earth to be forever with her Maker. During this administration the work for the new Constitution Hall was taken up first by Mrs. Vance, regent, taking out a S200 bond. Thirty- one bricks for the foundation of the hall v/ere taken by members of the chapter. "^ '^l A chair was named in honor of Mrs. Mary Davis Huston, also a chair was named for Mrs. Cynthelia Merkle. A bronze marker for a Real Daughter, Mrs. Mary Barnhill, was placed on the tomb. Mrs. Vance made an appropriate talk which was followed bv further exercises in charge of lineal descendents of Mrs. Barnhill. Sesqui Centennial week was observed throughout Edgar County. A fine program was given on the old High School lawn (the present Mayo School). The Mayor, G. A. R. Driskell Post, the Legion, and Boy and Girl Scouts took an active part. Bells were rung in honor of the day. Mrs. Frank L. Moss Mrs. Sarah Curtis Moss, first vice-regent, became regent following the death of Mrs. Christie Link Vance, and was elected regent of Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter for the year 1927-1928. Taking up the work of the ofl^ice so suddenly left vacant, Mrs. Moss has proved herself one of the most capable and efficient regents of the chapter. She ever seeks to be just, studies the lines of procedure in busi- ness, and seeks a high standard for the chapter in parliamentary rulings, as well as in other matters. During her administration the interest in the new Constitution Hall has grown, and the S15.00 per capita quota for one hundred members tor Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter has been reached. Chairs have been named for Mrs. Christie Link Vance, Mrs. Edna Strader Adams, Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter, Mrs. Rose Moss Scott, the World War Mothers of Edgar County, the Pioneer Women of Edgar County. Mrs. Moss had the honor of presenting the silver medal to the Edga'' County High School student winner of the State Historical Essay medal of 1927. A Conference of the Eighth District was held in Paris October, 1927. Five State officers, four State chairmen and several State committeemen were present, also a fine number of Daughters from the district. It was a very profitable session, also a very enjoyable one. Daisy Clare Earhart, the present regent, was born August 7, 1875. in Chrisman, Illinois. Attended the public school and later Oxford Col- lege. Was married to Dr. Charles L. Kerrick November 12, 1895, there are two sons. Was admitted to National Society D. A. R., April 12. 1919, and was elected Regent of Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter May, 1928. The chapter has given to Tamassee 825.00 and Mr. T. A. Foley, whose wife is a member of Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter, furnished the wood for the State of Illinois, to be used in a table, C. H. Haberkorn and Com- pany of Detroit, Michigan, will make for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for Constitution Hall. The company expects to incorporate in the table a piece of wood from each state in the union. The wood sent by Mr. Foley was historic as well as of the quality required. 350 Illinois State History Mrs. Wm. J. Sweeney was the guest of Madam Rachel Edgar Chapter, at the home of Mrs. Wm. T. Scott of Chrisman, December 4, 1928. Mrs. Wm. J. Sweeney, State Regent, gave an interesting account of the National Society, giving the history from the organization to the present time. An instructive afternoon for all privileged to attend. Clara J. Riggs, Historian. PEORIA CHAPTER Peoria, Illinois Past Regents Miss Caroline M. Rice 1896-1897 Mrs. Lucie B. Tyng 1897-1899 Mrs. Louise D. Elder 1899-1902 Mrs. Esther T. Ellis 1902-1903 Isabelle F. Mansfield 1903-1904 Caroline G. Rowcliffe 1904-1905 Sophronie B. Black 1905-1907 Mrs. Ella E. Waddell 1907-1908 Mrs. Evelyn B. Starr 1908-1909 Mrs. Jessie S. Page 1909-1913 Mrs. Florence F. Butler 1913-1915 Mrs. Georgia V. Chubbuck 1915-1918 Mrs. Ella F. Clark 1918-1920 Mrs. Mary I. Sedgwick 1920-1922 Eleanor B. LaPorte 1922-1923 Georgia V. Chubbuck 1923-1924 Mrs. Mary A. Pratchilder 1924-1926 Kate J. Brown 1926-1928 Mrs. Elizabeth Whitmore 1928- Lydia Bradley, Real Daughter Her father, Zealy Moss, was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, March 6, 1755. Her mother, his second wife, Jeanette Moss, was born April 17, 1776, and died January 7, 1864. The family moved west and Lydia was born in Switzerland County, Indiana. She was educated in the schools of Peoria and later married Tobias Bradley, a successful banker and distiller. He was killed by being thrown from his horse, leaving an estate which was carefully invested and grew until it was the largest in Peoria. The widow invested her income in the found- ing of the Home for Aged Women and Bradley Institute. Dr. Harper of the University of Chi- i.ydia p.radiey cago was One of her chief advisers, a wonderful man ! The school is affiliated with the University. Later she willed it her entire fortune, and as Bradley College it has grown into a noted educational institution. Daughters of the American Revolution 351 Her only daughter, Laura, died in her young girlhood and as a mem- orial, Mrs. Bradley donated a picturesque tract of 200 acres which has been transformed into one of the most beautiful parks in the country. She was the only Real Daughter in our Chapter and her grave is appropriately marked. Zealy Moss enlisted in Loudoun County, Virginia, and in the spring of 1777 was promoted and appointed Wagon Master; which office involved the transportation of troops, ammunition and supplies. He was actively engaged in the great closing and decisive conflict, the battle of Yorktown, 1781, and was present at the Surrender of Corn- wall is. In the archives of the Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C, will be found the following: "Zealy Moss then residing in Switzerland County, Indiana, applied for Pension April 8, 1834, which was thereafter allowed to him at the rate of $480 per annum from March 4, 1831, and was afterwards in- creased to S600. He died October, 1839, at Peoria, Illinois, and his widow was pensioned from date of his death at the rate of S480, after- wards increased to S600 per annum." Mrs. Electa Ball Spangler Mrs. Spangler was born in Marshall County, Illinois, the daughter of John Dudley Ball and Anna Maria Griffin. After graduation from high school, she at- tended Oberlin, Ohio, Conservatory of Music for three years. In 1912 she was married to George M. Spangler of Peoria, Illinois, and came there to reside. She is a member of the Central Christian Church, of the Peoria Women's Club, Amateur Musical Club, Peoria Women's City Club, ('hi- cago Chapter of U. S. Daughters of 1812, the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Il- linois State Historical Society and has been a member of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution since 1910. ,, „, , , Mrs. Spangler served Peoria Chapter as Historian for three years. Corresponding Sec- retary for three years and on various committees. She served as Vice-Chairman of the State Genealogical Research Society for one year and as State Chairman two years. During this time completed two volumes of rare and valuable Bible Records and one vol- ume of "Early Marriage Records in Illinois," containing five thousand (5000) marriages. She served as consulting State Registrar from 1926 to 1928 and is now serving as State Chairman of Better Films and as Peoria Chapter Registrar. The Henry, Illinois, Chapter is named for one of her Revolutionary ancestors, Christopher Lobingier, of Huguenot extraction. He served as a member of the Constitutional convention from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and his son, John Lobingier, became a noted Judge in Western Pennsylvania. Two of her ancestors served with Massachusetts troops, Thomas Hurd and Lieutenant William Hutchins, Jr. Through her great great grandmother, Mehitable Latham, she descended from a Mayflower pas- senger. She is also descended from the Coombs family, prominent in West- 352 Illinois State History ern Pennsylvania and Virginia, and the Griffin family of Western Penn- sylvania and Delaware. One of her ancestors was Francis McShane of Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He served as Town Clerk of Bethlehem Township continu- ously for thirty-five years. Francis McShane had four sons who served in the Revolutionary War. Miss Caroline Montgomery Rice, First Regent, Peoria Chapter, D. A. R. In selecting as its first regent the chapter not only gave recognition to a family closely and directly associated with the Revolutionary War, but placed its affairs in the hands of one eminently fitted by reason of her training, ability and enthusiasm to place the infant organization on its feet and map out the fields of activity it has so ably cultivated since. Her mother's father was Col. Charles Ballance, first mayor of Peoria who commanded a regiment in the Civil War and was himself a descend- ant of an illustrious colonial family. Her great grandfather on her father's side was General William Montgomery, a general in the Revo- lutionary war and a member of Congress during the administration of George Washington. Her mother's brother, John Greene Ballance, West Point graduate, rose to the rank of brigadier-general in the Philippines and all of her uncles who had attained their maturity served in the Civil War. Her nephew is a graduate of Annapolis. During the World War she was Chairman of the Publicity Committee of the Food Commission of Peoria County. Miss Rice was educated in the public schools of Peoria and at Smith college. She received the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy from the University of Chicago and later took courses in education and in English at the University of Chicago, Columbia, Colorado and Wisconsin. She attended a summer session at Cambridge, England, and has had much European travel. Miss Rice has been prominent in educational circles and until re- cently was head of the English department in the Peoria High School. She was at one time president of the Peoria Teachers' Club. With this ancestry as an inspiration and with the enthusiasm shown by the new members, the chapter was a success from the outset and the friends of Miss Rice feel that the chapter itself is her monument. Miss Caroline Montgomery Rice, 1896-1897 June 14, 1896, the anniversary of the day on which the Continental Congress adopted a National flag, was the day chosen for the formation of a chapter of Daughters of the American Revo- lution in Peoria, Illinois. Fourteen ladies whose application papers had been approved met at the home of Miss Caroline Rice, already appointed chapter regent. They were Mrs. Lucie Brotherson Tyng, Miss Margaret Nevius Thompson, Mrs. Lydia Jane Clarke, Mrs. Esther T. Ellis, Miss Caroline Mont- gomery Rice, Mrs. Kate E. Rousseau, Miss Mar- garet A. Weirick, Miss Elizabeth F. Cornelison, Miss Alicia DeRiemer, Mrs. Helen Stowell Lines, Miss Emma Titus Lines, Mrs. Alice Riggs Tyng, Miss Mary Culver, Miss Jennie Bryan. After singing America and listening to a Military March, the regent announced the names <^ ai T -J J •jin.T Mi.^^s ( aroline Montgomery 01 omcers and committees appomted for the year. Rice Daughters of the American Revolution 353 Then the name for the new chapter was discussed. Only two names were proposed, that of George Rogers Clarke to whose valor the United States owes all the Northwest Territory, was thought to be the most suit- able, but as that had already been appropriated by the chapter of Oak Park, Illinois, Peoria Chapter was the name decided upon by the majority. Peoria was of more than local significance as it commemorates the Peoria Indians, once numerous in these parts and a remnant of which tribe still dwells in the State of Oklahoma. As befitted the day a paper on the origin and evolution of the flag, including the story of the first flag which was made by Mrs. Betsy Ross of Philadelphia, and which is still in existence in a good state of preser- vation, was read by the Historian. To all which the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by Miss Thompson made a fitting conclusion. I could not do better than to have copied what was written 33 years ago by the Historian of the newly organized chapter, Mrs. Esther T. Ellis, afterwards the fourth regent, who accomplished many things in her short chapter life. We can only offer thanks that so fine a body of women organized it for us. Of the charter members, Mrs. Lucie B. Tyng became the second chap- ter regent, Mrs. Esther T. Ellis became fourth regent. Miss Cornelison, secretary during Mrs. Tyng's and Ellis' regime for four years, and his- torian during 1924-1926 with Mrs. Batchelder. Of the charter members four are still members of the local chapter. Miss Caroline Rice now in New York, Miss Cornelison, Miss Culver and Emma Lines Andrew reside in Peoria. Another charter member, Miss Jennie Bryan is a Peoria resident, but not now a member. Miss Weirick and Thompson are non-residents. In selecting as its first regent the chapter not only gave recognition to a family closely and directly associated with the Revolutionary War, but placed its affairs in the hands of one eminently fitted by reason of her training, ability and enthusiasm to place the infant organization on its feet and map out the fields of activity it has so ably cultivated since. At the second meeting, June 3rd, at the home of Mrs. Lucie B. Tyng, each member was given the opportunity to tell of the heroic deeds of her Revolutionary ancestors, many of them being read from records con- tained in application papers. Printed by-laws were distributed and the first annual year book consisting merely of a leaflet containing names of officers was issued. The earnestness of the chapter was demonstrated by sending Miss Rouse to the Sixth Continental Congress in the year 1897, who was the regent's alternate. She returned ''surcharged with enthusiasm" as the first delegate to a National gathering of the D. A. R. and had attended every meeting. She strongly urged that a Memorial Continental Hall Fund be started, giving a substantial contribution herself. Mrs. Alice Tyng was appointed custodian. From that time on Peoria Chapter continued to donate towards Con- tinental Hall for nineteen years, and the minutes of the chapter ever after seemed like a continuous donation party, which goes on to this day for the new Auditorium. 354 Illinois State History Eliza Mansfield, First Vice-Regent, 1901-1902 Miss Mansfield was born in Peoria, Illinois, one of the five daugliterr. of Isabelle and Henry Mansfield. She was educated in the schools of Peoria and was a member of the Episcopal Church. During her mother's deep interest in the D. A. R. movement, and he^' founding of the Children's American Revolution, Miss Mansfield becam? a member of the Daughters. Socially and otherwise, she was of great assistance to her mother for the home was very much the center of this organization. At the State Conference held in Peoria for the first time, June 7, 1901, under the regency of Mrs. Elder, but the fifth in succession, the office of vice-regent was added, Miss Eliza Mansfield being elected to that office. Later, from 1905 on, the State Vice-Regent was to be hereafter elected in Washington, Miss Mansfield's name was considered seriously as State Regent later but she declined to allow it to be presented. Miss Mansfield traced her D. A. R. descent from A. Brashaw, a Col- onel and member of the Provincial Congress during the Revolution. John Printard, a relative of her mother, was a student at Princeton but left college to enlist in the war and later was the first Sachem of Tammany Hall and one of the founders of the New York Historical So- ciety. Lucie Brotherson Tyng, 1897-1899 The convention of Women's Clubs of Central Illinois was held in the new home of the Peoria Women's Club and the newly organized chapter of the D. A. R. was invited to participate. Each delegate spoke of her work and methods of her chapter. Mrs. Ellis represented our organization and in speakinsr of our voung chapter said, "It gives me great pleasure to sioeak here for the Peoria Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. We are still so new I can not tell you so much of what we have done in one year, as of what we hope to do in all the years to come, our object being to DerDetuate the memorv and spirit of the brave, self-sacrificing men and women through whose heroism we became a Nation." In the Autumn, the President-General. Mrs. Letitia Stevenson, wife of the Vice-President of the United States, was exiDected to visit the Peoria Chapter. She accepted and the handsome home of the Mansfield's was offered for a reception. It was really to be the first big social affair of thf chapter but be- fore details were arranged, Mrs. Stevenson accompanied her husband to England, and before her return, the sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor, precluded all festivities. But in May. the Regent, Mrs. Tyng and Miss Ayres, alternate, re- ported a vpi-y enthusiastic State meeting at Bloomington. Activities had begun in the assembling of hospital supplies, and re- lief work was being done for the soldiers. A fine report of the eighth continental congress was received from a charter member living in Washington. All of this was intensely inter- esting to this newly formed chapter, so far from headciuarters. The first money contributed by the Chapter was given to the Soldiers' monument of Peoria, for which every effort in the city was being made. In presenting the purse Mrs. Ellis said, "It seems eminently fitting Daughters of the American Revolution 355 that the lineal descendants of the Revolutionary heroes and patriots should so express the honor in which they hold their later heroes, who gave their lives to maintain in its integrity this wonderful Nation, 'the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave'." The program of the year included colonial and patriotic subjects. Before her term ended, Mrs. Tyng, in behalf of the chapter, pre- sented to the high school Stuart's engraving of George Washington, using Everett's sentiment "The greatest of good men, and the best of great men." Lucy Brotherson Tyng Lucy Brotherson Tyng, daughter of Peter Rutgers Kissam Brother- son and Frances Bennett McReynolds, was born in the city of Elmira, County of Chemling, State of New York, on April 12, 1834. She was the wife of Alexander Gris- wold Tyng and had three sons, Philip, Dudley and Alexander Tyng. She is by right of lineal descent from Ben- jamin Kissman who acted in the capacity of member of the Safety Committee of One Hun- dred and, also, a member of the First and Second Provincial Congress. Benjamin Kissam was the Fon of a farmer and leading citizen of Low Neck (now Manhatten), Long Island, where he was born. Moving to New York, he became a dis- tinguished lawyer. His wife was a daughter of Peter Rutger, well known in New York City. The progenitor of the family in America was AiL\ ,10 1.1 son Mig John Kissam of English parentage who lived on Long Island. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tyng's family were of unusual promi- nence and culture. They were active members of the Episcopal Church, leaders, in fact, and had much to do with its growth. Later when the new movement came of the Reformed Espiscopalians led by Bishop Cheney, they went over for it and were pillars in the church for many years. She was one of the founders of the Peoria Women's Club. Mrs. Tyng was an ardent temperance worker and always wore the white ribbon, which is conspiciously shown in her pictures. She is said to have been married at sixteen years and a picture taker of her at that time and her husband is a beautiful one. The mother, Mrs. Brotherson, was a writer of poems, an unusual talent in those days. Mrs. Tyng was a beauitful and unusual woman and greatly beloved. Elder, 1899-1902 It became known that the President and Mrs. McKinley would visit Peoria to dedicate the new Soldiers' monument, the President to deliver the address. In October of that year, Mrs. McKinley was invited to be oresent at a reception to be planned for her by the D. A. R. Her state of health did not allow acceptance, but an armful of American Beauty roses was sent to her as she drove near enough to view the parade, in which were 6,000 children in line, each carrying a flag, passing under an arch covered with green, which welcomed the President and the thousands of neopk to the unveiling of one of the handsomest monuments in the United States December 9, 1902, we signed a petition to the 43rd General Assembly, urging the purchase of Fort Massac, now a State Park. 356 Illinois State History The crowning event of its dedication was when the D. A. R. was made custodian in 1906. The third annual conference of Illinois chapters was held at Rockford and was represented by the Regent and Vice-Regent, Mrs. Elder and Mrs. Mansfield. One hundred and fifty delegates repre- sented 25 chapters. A called meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Mans- field to consider a request for hosiptal supplies to be sent to Manila which had come from wife of Gen. Lawton. A large box containing the neces- sary articles was sent to Manila and 820 for the ice fund. A touching sequel to this action was the fact that almost to the day of the arrival of this gift, gallant General Lawton was killed in action. The next year the Regent, Mrs. Elder, and Vice-Regent Mrs. Mansfield attended the State Convention at Chicago, which was even more en- joyable than that at Rockford, as their report centered in the happy ac- ceptance of the State organization to hold the next convention in Peoria, the first in the home of our chapter, only about five years old. Eighty delegates represented forty chapters, Peoria had 62 members. A brief sketch of the chapter w^ork was sent to the Secretary General for incorporation in her report to the Smithsonian Institute. Judge McCullough of Peoria asked for a sketch of Peoria Chapter to appear in his "History of Peoria." Eighteen new members were added as well as discovering several valuable Colonial relics by members. On June 7, 1901, the first State Conference was held here. Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles, State Regent, presided. Mrs. Elder, Peoria's Regent, made the address of welcome, responded to by Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, of Bloomington, Vice-President General and sister of Mrs. Steven- son, ex-President General. Miss Eliza Mansfield of Peoria was elected to the new office of State Vice-Regent. An elaborate luncheon at the new Women's Club was served. When the reDorts were all in, Mr, Burdick, Peoria's gifted tenor, sang "Brandelaro" and for an encore Edna Dean Proctor's "Illinois" set to music by our own Prof. Eugene Plowe. This was followed by drives through the parks and over the bluffs of the city. In the eveninof a beauti- ful reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. Binnian in their beautiful home. The scene was a memorable one. Refreshments and an orchestra added to the pleasure and to the visitors it was a charming introduction to Peoria. This was followed in October by two days notice of a visit from Mrs. Wiles, Chicago State Regent, with the President-General of the Na- tional Society, Mrs. Charles Warren Fairbanks, wife of the United States Senator from Indiana, later Vice-President of the United States. Again Mrs. Mansfield, Vice-Regent, opened her home. It was a per- fect day, and every detail in harmony with the occasion. The Regent, Mrs. Elder, and Hanna went to Bloomington to meet the distinguished guests and to attend a reception for them there. Re- turning to Peoria, a luncheon, given by Mrs. Elder followed, with a r^"- ception later for 200 ladies at which Mrs. Fairbanks spoke with much feeling and deep appreciation of the hospitality shown. She championed the cause of Continental Memorial Hall, the fund now 885,000, with Congress to be petitioned for a site. Again 200 ladies or more greeted these visitors and a more brilliant assemblage of beautiful women, elegantly gowned, one must go far to find. Daughters of the American Revolution 357 The decorations of flowers, ferns, bric-a-brac and flags were most artistic. It was one of the most brilliant affairs of the season, bringing together the culture, beauty and talent of the city. One could almost see Mrs. Fairbanks stepping out of the frame of the beautiful painting that hangs in the Indiana room of the Continental Hall. A Fort Creve Coeur committee was formed of those who have given much time and study in comparing all of the records from La Salle's first report to his government, to the last history of this county. The site of this old Fort Creve Coeur has long been disputed. Peoria Chapter is eager to find the true site and mark it, and feel that they have the exact spot. In the Spring they will place a suitable memorial in the form of a granite boulder which will be properly marked. The whole Chapter endorsed the name of Miss Lisle Mansfield as State Regent to be presented at the State meeting, but before that Miss Mansfield declined the nomination. At the death of President McKinley an expression of sympathy waz sent to Mrs. McKinley, both by letter and telegram. This was soon fol- lowed by the first death in the circle of the D. A. R., the oldest member, Mrs. Elizabeth Spade Day, and one of the charter members, Mrs. Lydia Jane Clark. Mrs. Louise Dinwiddie Elder Mrs. Louise Dinwiddie Elder was born in Peoria, Illinois, and was the daughter of Hugh Dinwiddie and Mary Williams. She was married to Joseph Elder and had four children, two sons and two daughters. She was the third Regent of the newly formed D. A. R. Chapter 1899-1902 and it was during her regency that the State Conference was held in Peoria for the first time and its brilliant success was admittedly due to the charm and ability of our regent. To read of this first Peoria State Conference is like looking at a series of pictures. With National officers living so near us. the contact with them was more frequent than it is now. Mrs. Elder was an active worker in the Presbyterian church, especially along Missionary .Mis. Louis,- i.inwi.Mi.- loid. r Hnes. She was also associated with Mrs. Lucie B. Tyng, as a strong advocate of the temperarice movement. The Home for the Friendless was one of the philanthropies that re- ceived her whole-hearted support. Indeed, in each and all movements for the betterment of her city she was a leader. Being spared to us until 1927, the growing membership of the Chap- ter continued to admire and love her, for she has always been an insip)-a- tion. She became Life Chaplain after the death of Mrs. Johnson. Her Revolutionary ancestor, Hugh Dinwiddie was Lieutenant Colonel. Third Battalion, York County, Pennsylvania. He was born in 1722 and died in 1777. The Dinwiddie stock was Scotch Presbyterian in religion and Whig in politics, as distinguished from Tories. 358 Illinois State History ELLIS 1902-1903 On October, 1902, the most important thing of note was the admis- sion of the Chapter membership of a real Daughter, Mrs. Lydia Moss Bradley, whose liberality in giving to Peoria Bradley College and the beau- tiful park bearing her name makes Peoria indebted to her for all time. Mrs. Bradley was the daughter of Zealy Moss who enlisted in the Revo- lutionary War was Quarter Master for two years; re-enlisted in 1780 and then held the post of Wagon Master. He was at the battle of Yorktown and saw the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and the British forces. She received the gold spoon given by the National Society. Another possible Real Daughter died before papers were verified. June 10, 1902, marked the formal dedication and unveiling of the mon- ument at Creve Coeur. A large red boulder was erected by the Chapter near Wesley City on the brow of the Bluffs commanding an extended view of the river. Here LaSalle and Tonti erected the Fort in 1680 and first unfurled the pennon of France, to float in proud possession of the whole Mississippi Valley. Mrs. Ellis, Regent, welcomed the large audience and dedicated a beau- tiful silken flag presented to the chapter by Mr. Sam Clarke in memory of his wife, a charter member. Mrs. McLaughlin had given unlimited time and research for data in regard to the location some of which she read. At the close her twin sons, Tom and Henry unveiled the boulder which revealed 'Tort Creve Coeur, 1680. Peoria Chapter, D. A. R. 1902." Mrs. Chas. Off will present the deed to the chapter so that it will own the plot of ground where the monu- ment stands. It is remembered how Mrs. Esther Ellis climbed the hill from the train which took them to this point in that hot summer day at 95 degrees, braving the broiling sun, where she made the address dedicat- ing the boulder marked and placed in memory of old Creve Coeur. A picnic followed the unveiling in a near by grove, until train time which had brought them to the foot of the Bluff and was in waiting through the courtesy of Mr. W. E. Bell who was in charge. A sword with bronze hilt, showing the fleur de lis of France found near the site was presented by Mr. Bell, Assistant Superintendent of the P. & P. U. R. R. The subject of Illinois history was suggested as a study for the year and the first "Illinois from 1634-1700" was given by Mrs. Dan Raum. "Illinois History in the 18th Century" followed by Mrs. Van Buskirk. "Ill- inois in the Revolution" by Miss Rice and from the "Revolution to Civil War." Other papers followed the next year some were illustrated by the Stereopticon and all were of a high class. Later it was decided to offer two prizes for the Senior Class High School for best essay on the Louisiana Purchase. There were nine contestants, the prizes being 85.00 and 83.00. They were presented at a public meeting where the essays were read. First accuracy of historical fact was demanded, second, pure English. The second year a review of "Blennerhasset," was given, relative to the life of Aaron Burr by Mrs. Bininian. "Christmas in Colonial Days," "Three Revolutionary Heroines." "Martha Washington. Betsy Schuyler Hamilton" and many others which time does not allow mentioned. One by Mrs. T. A. Grier on, "Colonial Homes," was illustrated with stereopticon views and was received so favorably that it was asked to be read the night the D. A. R. had charge of the "Military Fete" given for the benefit of the Soldiers Home under the ladies of the G. A. R. On Washington's birthday, Mrs. Elder gave a "Colonial Tea," Mrs. Ellis, the Regent receiving the Daughters, while those assisting were in Daughters of the American Revolution 359 colonial costume personating Dolly Madison, Betsy Schuyler and Miss Livingstone, one of which was our first regent. Miss Rice. Social festivities seem to have been general and visits of high offi- cials frequent, which did much to bring the work up to a high plane. The building of Continental Memorial Hall was the object of arousing interest, for its completion was greatly desired. Mrs. Deere, State Regent, was the guest of the Peoria Chapter, June 8, 1903. Forty-nine members were present at the luncheon given her at the Peoria Country Club where she spoke informally of the visits she had made to keep the Continental Memorial Hall Fund in mind, and urged its com- pletion. Mrs. McLaughlin presented the chapter with the deed for the ground upon which Fort Creve Coeur stood. It was moved that Mr. and Mrs. Off be given a vote of thanks for so generously making this historic site the property of the Peoria Chapter, D. A. R. It was also moved that the above committee receive a vote of thanks for the efficient work ac- complished by them. This was later recorded and the committee of Creve Coeur dismissed. The two pupils who won prizes in the D. A. R. essay contest read the essays upon the "Louisiana Purchase," the first and best receiving 85.00 and the second 83.00. Thus closed the most successful year ever enjoyed by the Peoria Chapter of the D. A. R. Esther T. Ellis Mrs. Ellis was the daughter of George Woodworth and Louise Hovey and was born in Dorchester, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Her edu- cation was acquired in the Eastern Schools and she was a teacher for many years. She married Benjamin F. Ellis and later they came to Peoria. They had two daughters, both fine musicians and a son. ]\lrs. Ellis was deeply interested in all work and jn-ojects con- ducive to the growth and development of Peoria. She was one of the founders of the Women's Club and most active in all that pertained to it and other organizations and was a consistent church worker. The Womens Club was a small organization at that time and the meetings were held at Pet- tingill Seminary, a young soman's boarding „ ., „ „,,. school presided over by a Miss Dennison. the pupils taking keen delight in watching the mem- bers climb out of their buggies as they gazed from the windows. Her interest in founding the Peoria Chapter as one of its Charter members, never ceased. She was keenly alive to all of its opportunities, and unceasing in her efforts to mark historical sights. She was Regent of Peoria Chapter. 1902-1903. She became a member of this society through Sj'lvanus Woodworth, born in Lebanon Connecticut in 1748 and died in Dorchester, New Hampshire, in 1798. He served as private in Captain James Clark's company which was a part of Gen. Israel Putnam's regiment. He was in the campaign of 1775, in the center division of the Continental army at Cambridge, commanded by Gen. Putnam in the siege of Boston, and was an active participant in the Battle of Bunker Hill. This ancestor was First Lieutenant, then Cap- tain and Quarter Master. At the close of the war, he was presented with a silver trumpet. S60 Illinois State History Mrs. Ellis was born at Dorchester, Grafton County, New Hampshire, December 14, 1829. In her early days there were no colleges for women as there was later. Beyond such education as the nearest Academy provided, lessons from private teachers were in demand in Manchester and Boston, particularly in French, drawing and literature. From sixteen years of age until her marriage, she taught in different schools East and West. When her family came West she married Benja- min F. Ellis at Peoria, September 17, 1860, and there were six children born. At the time of her marriage she became a member of the Episcopal church and later of the Reformed Episcopal Church. From the time of its formation during Civil War days, she was an active member of the Memorial Association. The Home for the Friend- less interested her for many years and she was a member of the Board of Managers. The Women's Christian Home Mission occupied part of her time while the Woman's Protective Association, outcome of the Civic Federation found her a member. She was a member of the Friday Club through all of its years, one of the Founders of the Peoria Women's Club, a leader in its classes and a member of the Board. This was a small organization at first and the members met at Pettingill Seminary, a young Woman's boarding School, presided over by a Miss Denison, the pupils taking keen delight in watch- ing the members climb out of their buggies as they gazed from the win- dows. She was a charter member of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion and its fourth Regent, 1902-1903. The marking of historical spots was her main object. She traced her descent from Syhanus W^odworth, born in Lebanon, Connecticut in 1748, who died in Dorchester, New Hampshire in 1798. He served as private in Captain James Clark's Company, which vras a part of General Israel Putnam's regiment. He was in the campaign of 1775, in the center division of the Continental army at Cambridge, com- manded by General Putnam in the siege of Boston and was an active par- ticipant in the battle of Bunker Hill. He helped to remove the Indian School from Lebanon, Connecticut to Hanover, New Hampshire, which became Dartmouth College. On her mother's side she traced descent from Quarter Master Stephen Tucker, who was presented with a silver trumpet for his bravery. Mrs. Isabelle F. Manseield 1903-1904 The first meeting of the year was a delightful reunion of the mem- bers, recounting the pleasures of the summer. At this meeting the chair of the Regent was draped with the beautiful silk flag presented by Mr. Sam Clarke in memory of his wife. Under the Regency of Mrs. Mansfield her hospitable home was the scene of many gatherings, her charming daughters adding a touch that no formal meeting in a mere hall could equal. The custom of sending flowers for the sick and deceased members was inaugurated and a special fund was set aside for that purpose, the committee consisting of the Treasurer and one other. / 1 Daughters of the American Revolution 361 The Chapter, with other city organizations welcomed the Liberty Bell, enroute from Philadelphia to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Mayor Warner of Philadelphia, pinned a distinguished badge upon us and showed us every attention. And flowers from the Peoria Mayor were pro- vided as well as protection from the mass of people. The Chapter crowned the Bell with roses, made a fe\v patriotic re- marks to the massed hundreds and it went on its way. Prizes were again offered to the eighth grade, this time the subject being "The Lewis and Clark exposition and its results." The prize essays were read by winning contestants at various public places. A meeting was called to endorse the candidacy of Miss Mansfield for State regent but Miss Mansfield declined to engage in a contest for the position. From the small calendar gotten out by the Chapter here are but a few of the subjects. It was a liberal education, covering some of the most interesting periods of the making of our Nation and a great credit is due those who wrote upon the topics, "Our New Possessions," "American Ancestry" given in November. "How we got the News," in December and a "Con- trast between the Old and New Methods." January gave "Illinois under the British and Virginia" and "Early Colonial Poets." February gave "Illinois under the Second Constitution or Politics from 1850 to 1860." March gave "Origin of Names of the first Thirteen States," and "Biographical Sketch of Thomas Jefferson." April gave "Loss and Recovery of the Bradford Manuscripts," and "Needle Work of Colonial Times." At the luncheon given for Mrs. Deere as part of the entertainment the young woman who had won second prize for her essay on the "Louis- iana Purchase" in the D. A. R. contest, read her paper offered pupils of the Peoria High School. Then the winner of the first prize on the "Louisiana Purchase" arrived and gave his paper. It was a pleasure to hear them. At the close of these the holiday was brought to an end. It was moved then that Mr. and Mrs. Off be given a vote of thanks for being so generous as to make it possible for this historic site to become the property of the Peoria Chapter of the D. A. R. The committee who has worked so faithfully received its share of thanks for what they had done. Later Mr. Wagner, owner of the farm, gave fifteen acres to the Peoria Chapter as an approach to the monument, having bought the Off farm. 362 Illinois State History Mrs. Isabelle F. Mansfield Isabelle Fleming Servosse, daughter of Thomas Lowry Servosse and Louise Pintard, was born in New York City in 1835. She was married in New York City in 1856, to Henry Mansfield and came as a bride to Peoria rin 1856. To this marriage seven children were born, four of whom are now residing in Peoria. The First Methodist Church now stands upon the lot once covered by the old Colonial I home which was the very center of Peoria's social '; ., life, entertaining the friends of her children, the '" debutantes and the married couples. All friends had the entree to the home. Here Mrs. Mansfield reigned in queenly fashion at the head of her large household and as Regent of the D. A. R., 1903-1904 generously opened her house on many occasions and always Mrs. Isabelle F. Mansfield when needed. When her little grand-daughters had come to add to the pleasure of the old home, her happiness was complete for after consulting with the State Regent, she formed a Chapter of the Children of the Daughters of the American Revolution. They have honored her by furnishing funds for a chair for Memorial Constitutional Hall. Being a devoted Episcopalean, Mrs. Mansfield was fortunate in that her home was near the church, which all her children attended. Her Revolutionary ancestor was A. Brashaw, a Colonel and member of the Provincial Congress during the Revolution. John Pintard, a rela- tive of her mother, was a student at Princeton but left college to enlist and later was the first Sachem of Tammany Hall and one of the founders of the New York Historical Society. Mrs. Caroline G. Rov/cliffe 1904-1905 On April 26th, 1904, Mrs. Rowcliffe became Regent and Mrs. Mans- field was made an honorable member. Prize contests were on again by the eighth grade pupils for papers written on the Lewis and Clarke Expedition and its results. The other essayists deserved more than honorable mention and the committee made up a fund awarding a prize to each. Flag Day was spent at Bradley Park, husbands and invited guests participating. Mrs. Lydia Moss Bradley, donor of the park and founder of Bradley College, our real daughter, was present, the guest of honor. Attendance at meetings in the Women's Club having fallen off, it was decided to assemble in the homes of the Chapter members. There was but one social event, a colonial tea at Mrs. J. N. Wards, St. Valentine's day, in the midst of a blizzard of ice and snow which the silks and satins, bro- cades, powdered hair and patches weathered. So familiar were these women with Colonial history, that a model of the "Ranger" was the centre of the tea-table, amid candles, flowers and flags. It was the first united Daughters of the American Revolution 363 States vessel carrying the stars and stripes and sailed with John Paul Jones in command. Mrs. Rowcliffe presided. After refreshments were served, eight ladies in Colonial costumes danced the minuet which was quite the feature of the afternoon. The grace of the dancers and the pleasure they gave will long be remembered. The Chapter had grown to such a size that its calendar was now carefully planned. During this administration the first meeting of the children of the Revolution was organized by Mrs. Mansfield, entertaining them at her home. There were fifteen charter members, ranging from toddling girls and boys to those fourteen years of age. There were recitations and songs — a talk by Miss Johnston on the object of the Society, herself a gifted writer of poetry. With refreshments, salutation of the flag and expressions of appre- ciation for the cordial hospitality of Mrs. Mansfield, there closed a red letter day, for this was the founding of the Children of the Revolution. Mrs. Rowcliffe was born August 3. 1848, in Peoria, Illinois ; daughter of Henry Gilbert and Margaret Gilbert and spent her entire life in her native city. Completing the course of the graded schools, she entered the Peoria High School and graduated with the class of 1868. This was followed by many years of teaching in the Peoria Schools until December 25, 1879, when she married John Wesley Rowcliffe, who died in 1917. There is one son, Gilbert J. Row- cliffe, graduate of Annapolis, who holds the rank of Captain, U. S. Navy. Mrs. Rowcliffe was affiliated with the Pres- byterian church. She was witty and entertaining and the re- ports of her visits to the National meetings at Washington were always instructive and illumin- Mrs. Carrie G. Rowcliffe °' Her revolutionary ancestry dates from Ort Bogart, private in Captain John Van Benschoten's Company of the Second Duchess County Regiment, New York State Militia, commanded by Col. Abraham Brickenhoff. Mrs. Sophronia Benton Black 1905-1907 The membership had now reached a total of seventy-seven with an average attendance of thirty, frequently, including our own real daughter, Mrs. Lydia Bradley. The work of marking places of historical interest was resumed after the death of Judge McCullough, president of the local historical society who claimed sole jurisdiction in that particular field. The first act was to mark the site of Fort Clark and rescue it from oblivion. The fort was built in 1813 during our second war with England and stood on the spot now occu- pied by the Peoria power plant. Representatives from 19 other Peoria Clubs started the Womans Council which became the "Civic Federation," through which came the truant officer. Probation Officer, Traveling Women's and Girls Depot aid 864 Illinois State History and other aids to social welfare. The Chapter has joined this. Patriot mother's meetings were held in Neighborhood House once a month with sewing, music and other entertainments and afterwards light refresh- ments. This still continues. On Christmas a dinner is prepared for mothers and children. The same year on Independence Day, there came a great sorrow and irreparable loss to the chapter and the city in the sudden death of Mrs. Tyng. She was an unusual woman, rare in so many ways, it cannot be expressed here, except that Peoria Chapter records its love and admira- tion for her. Mrs. Tyng had been made Chaplain for life and came in close touch with the members at each meeting. Miss Johnston, well known as a poet wrote a beautiful poem to her which should be in this history. This was published in the daily papers and read at a Memorial meeting held in Christ Church in which all the associations of which she was a member joined, each bringing a tribute to her memory. Lucie Brotherson Tyng 0, radiant soul with ever open windows That faced the shining sky, The light reflected from thy sun-bright spirit. Was caught from that on high What sweet and holy ignorance of her shining — For lo, she wis't it not, The place where, unaware, she scattered brightness Is still a hallowed spot. Daughter of the King, "within all beautious. Her garments smelled of myrrh, In broidery work arrayed e'en here, all duteous, How" did she minister. 'Twas not that life's long path was all rose bordered — She dropped the flowers behind, 'Twas in her faith, unconquerable, fearless, Her victory we find. The red of lifelong sacrifice and service. With blue of truth and love, And white of pure unflattering devotion, Her banner waved above. Brave daughter of a race triumphant, dauntless, Dear leader sweet and strong. We hush our hearts and listen at the portal To hear your triumph song. That so the key-note, heavenly, high, immortal Our hearts may echo long. SoPHRONiA Benton Black Sophronia Benton Black, daughter of Merritt K. Benton and Adelia Eldridge was born in the city of Chardoa, Geanga County, Ohio. She came to Illinois with her parents M^ho settled in Peoria and was educated in the public schools of that city, graduating from the High Daughters of the American Revolution 365 School. She was a teacher for many years in the schools and later made Principal of Douglas School. After her marriage to John Ingersoll Black, nephew of Robert G. Ingersoll, she was deeply interested in the Woman's Club movement which was growing rapidly, with a Club House in view. She took an active part in all of its movements and was Secretary of the Club for some time. In all social and intellectual work she was a participant. She is descended from Zadock Benton of Connecticut who was born in 1761 and died in 1845 and who served as private in the American Revolu- tion. He served in Colonel Newberry and Colonel Loraine and the Second Regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Webb, Connecticut troops. Mrs. Ella E. Waddell 1907-1908 Upon taking the office, the Regent called together her Advisory Board to plan the year's work, some of which had been taken out of the hands of the chapter. They then held meetings within the organization and con- centrated their interests on mothers meetings at Neighborhood House in the lower part of the city. A Christmas dinner was given the mothers and their children and this custom has continued ever since. Entertaining in the home of the members this year was very enjoyable. The business session, literary and musical programs were followed by afternoon tea, all conducive to sociability. Mrs. Mansfield, former regent, entertained the Chapter and the State Regent, Mrs. Charles Hickox of Springfield. The visit of a State or National official meant a delightful social occasion for these women were very attractive, and there have been few their equal since. At another time instead of the regular meeting, the teachers of the D. A. R. gave the chapter a reception at the Teacher's Club which was a charming affair, with a pleasant interchange of courtesies. The C. A. R. invited the D. A. R. to be their guests at a picnic in Glen Oak Park when the three hundredth anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown took place on May thirteenth. These historical anniversaries became delightful social occasions and assisted much to fix them per- manently in the mind. A trip to Pekin to visit Miss Barton and the Pekin members of our chapter was greatly enjoyed. It was during this regency that the Real Daughter, Mrs. Lydia Bradley, died at the age of ninety-two years and all members were requested by the Trustees and Faculty of Bradley Institute to be present at the Memorial Service. Mrs. Bradley had many times been able to meet with the members. The Superintendent of the City Schools accepted our offer of a prize of five dollars to the seventh grade scholar with the highest standing in United States History and three dollars to the next highest. The offer had been presented before but never heard of afterwards. Ella Evans Waddell Ella Evans Waddell, daughter of James Madison Evans and Sarah G. Blackstone was born in the village of Chester, Meigs County, Ohio. She was married August 12, 1874 to Robert S. Waddell. She was the mother of two daughters and four sons. Two of the 366 Illinois State History latter are graduates of the U. S. Naval Academy and another served over seas as captain, medical corps, U. S. Army, during the World War. Mrs. Waddell was an extensive reader and deeply religious. She was an Episcopalian adhering to the High Church ritual. She was a member of the Peoria Mother's Club and occasionally wrote papers for it. She was much interested in Child Welfare. She served as regent of the Peoria Chapter, D. A. R. during 1907- 1908. Her membership in this Society came by right of lineal descent from Lieutenant Moses Evans of Northfield, later of Warwick and Hartford, Vt., and Dover, N. H., who served as curate, sergeant and lieutenant in Capt. James Osgood's Co. and Col. Odel's Regiment of the Colonial Army. Mrs. Evelyn Burt Starr 1908-1909 May 25th, the unveiling of the tablet to Geo. Rogers Clark took place, The Historical Society and Zealy Moss Chapter, D. A. R. were invited to have a part in the ceremony. Later in the afternoon the assemblage gath- ered. The flag was saluted. America was sung and Mrs. B. F. Ellis, the Historian, opened the exercises. She had persisted in the effort to secure the tablet. Mrs. Starr introduced the speaker of the day, Mr. E. F. Bald- win, Editor of the Peoria Star, who made a brilliant talk, reciting the history of Fort Clark and the man for whom the Fort was named, George Rogers Clark. An object had been accomplished at last. Flag Day was observed by a dinner at the Country Club where the toasts and music were of high order. The Lincoln Centennial observance was at the home of Mrs. Etta Proctor Littlewood in her spacious drawing room. A large wood fire was burning at the end of the hall and the por- trait of the Great Emancipator looked down upon the gathering. Col. Clark E. Carr made his entrance with applause, the last living representative of the famous Commission that had in charge the dedica- tion exercises at Gettysburg when President Lincoln made his immortal address. The subject is a favorite one with Col. Carr and he has been called upon for this address from all sections of the country, large audi- ences greeting him everywhere. The Peoria Daughters were favored by his acceptance of the request sent some months ago and are indebted to Mrs. Lawrence, State Regent and Mrs. Carr, Vice Regent of Rebecca Parke Chapter, for their influence in securing him. Edna Dean Proctor's poem, "The Grave of Lincoln," was read by her niece, Mrs. Mary Proctor Lee, the hostess also being a niece of the poetess. While the poem was written in 1865 it has been republished during this anniversary period. An informal reception tendered Col. Carr in the drawing room fol- lowed by the singing of Illinois by our talented Peoria tenor, Charles S. Burdeck, ended a day notable in the history of the Chapter. Peoria Chapter still maintains her Mother's Club among foreign born women in the south end of the city. That they have been benefited is apparent in the brightened faces of women who attend and the improved neatness of the entire family. They are made better citizens. Born in the village of Orangeville, Cashocton County, Ohio, Mrs. Starr was the daughter of Richard Welling Burt and Malone Burt, who Daughters of the American Revolution 367 settled in Peoria in later years. Mrs. Starr was a prominent teacher in music for many years and a well known vocalist. After her marriage to Hon. Julius S. Starr, her home was a social and intellectual center. She was much interested in the Guyer Home for Aged and was its treasurer for years. The women's Club movement interested her deeply, and she held many positions dealing with Civic affairs. With the D. A. R. coming into prominence, she was a leader along several lines. She was an active member of the Universalist Church. Her interest in the Colonial War came natur- Kveiyn Burt Starr ally as her father was in both the Mexican and Civil War. John Morris Foght, her ancestor, recruited a company of militia in the city of New York at the breaking out of the Revolutionary War, from employees of his Cooper Shop and served as Captain throughout the war. General Washington appointed him paymaster while the Colonial army was in winter quarters at Morristown, New Jersey. He was in the battles of Monmouth and Long Island, making trips to Philadelphia to procure continental money to pay the army. He received a grant of land from the Western part of the State of New York and in Cashocton County, Ohio, about 1830. Upon receipt of his first pension he presented each of his nine grand- children with a set of silver tablespoons with their initials upon them. One is still in the possession of the Starr family. Mrs. Jessie S. Page 1909-1913 The thirteenth annual state conference and second in Peoria con- vened in October, 1909. Mrs. John C. Ames was state regent. Mrs. Jessie S. Page, our regent, officially welcomed the ladies of the conference. Two other State regents were upon the platform and a "real daugh- ter," Mrs. Wodelski of Lincoln, Illinois, added interest to the occasion by telling of her pleasure in being there. Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, ex-president general of the N. S. D. A. R. talked interestingly upon historic markings throughout the state as placed by different Illinois chapters. The children of the republic as an organization impressed every one as to the needs of this means of teaching the youth of our land, that pure patriotism eliminates graft and all forms of vice. A minuet by the children of the American Revolution all in colonial costumes, appeared twice upon the platform, so pleasing were they. In the program of the second day, all state chapters were to hold the annual meeting in May instead of October. The question of associate members resulted in the conference endors- ing an amendment to the by laws of the National Society, which provides that Chapters may elect associate members and prescribe their qualifica- tions and limitations and each chapter was empowered to make its own rules. 368 Illinois State History Mrs. John C. Ames was again elected State Regent. Mrs. Noyes made Vice-president General, Mrs. Thomas White of Oak Park, State Sec- retary with Mrs. John Rowcliffe of Peoria as State Treasurer. This was our second appearance upon a list of State officers and Mrs. Rowcliffe was worthy of it. During the years which followed there was an urgent desire to estab- lish play grounds at Neighborhood House for it is believed patriotism can be cultivated on the campus as well as in the class room. Mrs. Page's history of the Peoria Chapter written for Mrs. Adlai Stevenson's "Patriotic Women of Illinois" is interesting and concise, the only manuscript which did not need to be rewritten. On February 20th, 1912, Mrs. Ella Park Lawrence, State Regent of Illinois, visited us. She is much loved here. A luncheon for the official members was given by the Regent, Mrs Page at her home and was an attractive affair. The Chapter meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Ellen Barker Mc- Roberts, where Mrs. Lawrence gave an interesting talk of the work and its needs to which she is so devoted. No relics or historical collections were received nor historic spots marked during the year. Five Revolutionary soldiers graves were located. The Child Welfare League is doing such good work that the Chapter has placed two members on this work on a committee. Half a column has been taken in their Bulletin to fill with the D. A. R. notes. The Peoria Chapter was invited by the Woodford county Historical Society to be present at the El Paso Opera House in connection with plac- ing of markers June 3, 1913. The Regent made a short address followed by music and sketches of lives of soldiers prepared by the descendants. Two delegates were sent to Continental Congress, one of whom, Mrs. Caroline G. Rowcliff, had the honor of being placed upon Continental Hall Committee, thus giving recognition to our Chapter. Delegates to the National Conference were instructed to vote for candidates from the West or Middle West. A great deal of interest has been aroused in the acquisition of Starved Rock as a state park and our Regent is doing all that she can to bring this about. Every obligation carried out each year has been complied with. There are 114 members in this chapter. Florence F. Butler 1913-1915 Under Mrs. Lawrence, State Regent, historic old Starved Rock was presented to the people of Illinois as a State Park. 1,155 acres of land and 20 canyons are embraced in the tract. The siege of the Rock from whence comes its name occurred in 1780. The Illinois D. A. R. presented the State with a Flag Staff and pen- nant for the site. One thousand members from 52 Illinois Chapters, in- cluding Mrs. Butler, Peoria Regent, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Chubbuck, Miss Culver and Mrs. Hegler representing Peoria, attended the dedicatory ceremonies. Daughters of the American Revolution 369 The State Regent, Mrs. Lawrence, told of the efforts of the Daugh- ters in securing recognition and their success in the present flag presenta- tion and dedication. On behalf of Governor Dunne, the site was presented on which the flag staff was erected. The State Regent then formally presented the flag, flagstaff and pen- nant to the State of Illinois. This was formally accepted by the representatives of the Governor. December, 1911, the property was formally transferred to the People of the State of Illinois. A voucher was executed in payment of $146,000. On May 25, 1914, in Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, a bronze tablet to Lydia Moss Bradley, only Real Daughter, which had been placed on her monument was unveiled. There was reading from the Psalms by Mrs. Geo. Page, our State Regent, repeating of the Lord's Prayer and music by Mrs. Kentzer, an address was delivered by Mr. Walter Kirk and the tablet unveiled by Mrs. Walter Kirk, great grand niece of Mrs. Bradley. In the autumn a tablet will be placed upon the monument of Zealy Moss, Mrs. Bradley's father, by the children's chapter, C. A. R. the gift of Mrs. Kirk. Much of the year was devoted to locating burial places of Revolutionary Soldiers, collecting the data referring to such men. Five have been located in Peoria, one in Tazewell County. The locat- ing and marking of graves was begun by ordering markers and name plates for two Revolutionary soldiers buried in Woodford County. Much of the year's work was directed to the location of burial places on Revolutionary Veterans begun by the chapter Historian and collecting data. All have been reported as well cared for and suitably marked except those mentioned. The easiest way to seek information was at Washington, D. C. In writing the War Department for a headstone, a blank application paper was received, stating that when furnished and delivered at Government expense the setting up must be prompt and at private expense. Where there is a stone, monument or other permanent marker no headstone can be asked for. Woodford County Historical Society invited the Chapter to special exercises in Elpaso June 3, 1913, in connection with the placing of markers. Audit of wills is wanted and 49 from 1825 to 1850 were re- corded. Free will offerings were made for the portrait of Mrs. Adali Stevenson to be placed in the Illinois room. A scholarship of S70.00 was given to Dorland Institute. An article was prepared to go into the Child Welfare Bulletin, a copy of which was on file at the Panama Pacific Exposition. Our former Regent, Mrs. Geo. Page, was made State Regent during this administration, a great compliment to us. Florence L. Farnham Butler Mrs. Butler was born in the town of Tully, Onondaga County, New York. She was the daughter of Samuel Farnham and Arminda Arnold and Levi Farnham is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence as a corporal in the Connecticut troops in the Revolutionary War. There was also, Lebediah Farnham, a Lieutenant, who took part in the disastrous battle of Long Island in the Summer of 1776 and was there taken prisoner by the British, dying of starvation, although in the war but one year. 370 Illinois State History He was in Colonel Huntington's Regiment in 1775. She was also a descendant of Caleb Arnold, Sr., great grandfather, who enlisted in Company A, Colonel Eliot's Regiment, also, in Stephen Kimball's company. This family was known as "The Family of Patriots" for the father, Caleb Arnold, had eight sons and three sons-in-law who served in the Revolutionary War, making twelve patriots in one family. Mrs. Georgia V. Chubbuck, 1915-1918 One of the memorable events of this regency was the dedication of a bronze tablet to the memory of Zealy Moss for whom th<^ Zealy Moss Chapter Children of the American Revolution is named. The ceremony took place in Springdale Cemetery on a glorious S^Dtember day and at the same time a marker was placed in honor of William Crow, a Revolu- tionary soldier. This same Children's Chapter gave a most interesting patriotic pro- gram at the Women's Club House, at which D. A. R. members were guests. The attractive program arranged by the regent of the Zealy Moss Chapter, Mrs. LaPorte. presented living persons in costumes as a pageant, representing historical characters. In satins and lace'*, nowdered hair, they went through the stately minuet to the delight of the visitors. A flash light photo was taken and is preserved as a reminder of the occasion. Mrs. Herrick, State Regent, was our guest during the first year, and having returned from a visit among the southern Schools under the D. A. R. we were given at first hand their exact condition. We feel that we almost have a proprietary interest in some of them, as for instance, the Library at Tamassee, built by the Illinois chaDters. The Americanization committee as carried on bv Mrs. H. O. Patti- son, is one of the strong features of the Chantpr activities. Our chair- man regularly attends court sittings and the night school for forf^ierners helniner and encouraging those who have failed to r»ass the exnminaions for citizenship. Three hundred sixty-seven manuals were distributed through the school and court. At the time of graduation fvom night school, a party is given, sponsored by the Americanization Committee. Fifty dollars is distributed by the chapter and individual members for refreshments. The Girl Homemakers of America Committee has the use of a cottage where nine classes are taught for the girls, one for boys, and one for mothers. With our trained and salaried worker, eight volunteer helpers from the Peoria Chapter assist as needed. This work has grown by leaps and bounds, over one hundred coming to different classes. Mrs. George T. Page. State Regent, having been elected to that office in Quincy was reelected the next year at Elgin, Illinois, Under Historical Research, the National Society received an index of wills probated in Peoria County from 1825 to 1850 and the first marriage and birth recorded in Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell and Fulton Counties. Working on the Peoria County marriages from 1825 to 1847 one thousand and ten were revealed. The Patriotic Education Committee reported that through the gen- erosity of Mrs. Chubbuck, prizes were to be given for best essavs upon "What Constitutes a Patriotic Citizen," competition limited to high school freshmen. Daughters of the American Revolution 371 The Conservation Committee reported that S5.00 would be given in March to the sixth and seventh year pupils for best essay on "Care, Preser- vation and Housing of Birds." The first lineage books were bought and placed in the care of the Historian. The chapter offered its services to the War Relief Society and joined the Red Cross in a body. Many bazaars were held, at all of which a substantial sum was raised for patriotic purposes. The sewing clubs sent boxes to the various relief societies and money was sent for the restoration of the town of Picardy, France. Miss Mcllvaine went over seas and substantial sums were contributed toward a modern ambulance outfit and for the restoration of the village of Tilloloy in the region of the Somme, the "adopted child" of the D. A. R. The year 1918 revealed the unusual executive ability of our Regent and her knowledge of parlamentary law. Papers written at that time had subjects of a diflferent trend, "Peace and Arbitration," "Conservation of Our National Vitality" and kindred topics. Money hitherto spent for the annual luncheon was sent to soldiers. Work for the soldiers was taken to the Flag Day picnic. Mrs. Chubbuck was made chairman of the Canteen Committee. Lib- ertv Bond drives met with a generous response. White Elephant, bakery and fruit sales were on with all-day sewing at the Red Cross shop or for Belgian children. The Belgian flags which had been sent each member to sell, realized $261.00 in twelve days. To vary our Flag Day celebration, we joined the Pekin members of our chapter who presented as part of their program young women in picturesque colonial costumes, who danced the ever-fascinating minuet. Mrs. Butterworth was made Vice-President General and the Illinois D. A. R. gave her a reception in Washington. It was she. an Illinois woman, that gave the last $5,000 that cleared the debt of Continental Memorial Hall. The State Regent urged a certain number of hours in war relief and Red Cross work weekly, knitting, sewing or preparing surgical dressings. Money was given to two camps under Captain Miles and McQuade, Peoria volunteer officers. In November, 1917, Mrs. Page announced the candidacy of Mrs. Chubbuck for Vice-State Regent which met with unanimous endorsement. We celebrated many Flag Days, all happy ones, and it was not until this year that our flag for the first time in its history of 141 years was flying over European battle fields. The guests of honor were our Honorable President General. Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, of Bloomington, who was head of the National War Relief Department, spending the last year in Washington. D. C. to carry on this work. Mrs. Hanley, State Regent, told of the work of the State in War Relief and Red Cross work and spoke of the great pleasure in having Mrs. Chubbuck. Vice-Regent, with her. It was an added ioy to the members that her work was recognized and that no honor was too great for her. Our State Recording Secretary. Mrs. W. C. Lescher. of Galesburg. was present, whom we feel almost belongs to us. So many citie'^ were rep- resented by guests that it was quite a cosmopolitan crowd. Mrs. Scott advanced in years, showed wonderful vigor and preserverance in carrying on the work and an example for younger women to follow. 372 Illinois State History Let me copy the closing lines of the minutes of the meeting held in the home of Mrs. Chubbuck : "The cordiality of the hostess, the beautiful home with views of forest and river, were a joy to the guests and made a most fitting end to the year's work. It also closed the three years of Mrs. Chubbuck's regency, not by the desire of the chapter, but only giv- ing her up that she might fill the higher office of State Vice-Regent." Mrs. Chubbuck's farewell to her own chapter with whom she had been so closely associated for three years was most tender and touching. Mrs. Elder at that time was made Chaplain for life. Miss Clark, the new Regent, spoke a few words to the chapter of what she hoped to accomplish during the year. So the day passed into history and all went away feeling that we had a new conception of the meaning of the Flag of the United States. Mrs. Georgia V. Chubbuck, 1923-1924 Many large social affairs marked the beginning of this administra- tion not only to commemorate Founder's Day at the Country Club but in celebration of Flag Day, when we were visited by a number of ofl^cials of the State and the National organization. In October our meeting developed into a reception for Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey, honorary President General of the National Society and other state officers accompanying her. At such a time the magnifi- cent home and spacious grounds of Mrs, Chubbuck were thrown open on one of these occasions, and her hospitality thoroughly enjoyed. During February the Chairman of Potriotic Education had part of the Constitution read. It sponsored nine formal lectures in the interest of its work by Mr. Harry Atwood, Chicago, on the Constitution of the United States, in celebration of Constitution Week, given at Bradley Poly- technic Institute, Peoria High School, Manual Training High School and Rotary Club ; two by Henry I. Green, Urbana, on "Law Enforcement," at Bradley and the Optimist Club, two by a Peorian, and on "Children of Other Lands," by Miss Mary Herron, Peoria, at Proctor Recreation Cen- ter, back from a world tour. In May, last, occured the ceremony of unveiling a Lincoln Circuit Marker in Pekin, attended by many Peorians. Our Chapter Historian has located the grave of Benjamin Miller, Sr., Revolutionary soldier in Brinfield Cemetery, Brinfield, Illinois. She has obtained three original copies of unpublished letters of Thomas Jef- ferson, written in 1790, 1809 and 1810. which have been sent to the State Historian. Mrs. George A. Brown, one of our members, donated S200, through our chapter towards furnishing the new Neighborhood House, which is such an interesting field for chapter work. Mrs. Chubbuck contributed largely to the interest that resulted in the purchase, by the State of the Cahokia Mounds and a group of forty others surrounding it. The Cahokia Mound is the largest work of human hands in the world and its origin is lost in antiquity. They will be main- tained as a State Park and this effort of Illinois Daughters saved them from destruction. Our Conservation and Thrift Committee gave a party for the Children of the American Revolution on Washington's Birthday and a lecture, also, to the Boy Scouts at the Y. M. C. A., by Mr. Joseph Dodson of Kankakee, President of the Audubon Society and a great authority on song birds. Daughters of the American Revolution 373 Georgia V. Chubbuck Mrs. Chubbuck was born at Whitesboro, New York, daughter of Hannibal Thomas Sleeper and Almina Whitner Sleeper. Her early education was received in private schools in Whitesboro, New York, later attending Whitestown Seminary and the Young Ladies Seminary (Mrs. Piatt's) of Utica, New York. May 27, 1885, she was united in marriage to H. Eugene Chubbuck of Utica, New York. They had three children, Arinaldo, Julia and Helen. Mrs. Chubbuck became a member of the Peoria Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in June, 1911, her national number being 87,366. She was regent of Peoria Chapter from 1915 to 1918 and again from 1923 to 1924. Between these two terms she served as State Vice Regent for two years, 1918-1920 and as State Regent from 1920 to 1923. Mrs. Chubbuck was responsible for a number of things which have added greatly to the splendid record made by Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a descendant of Thomas Sleeper, Colonial ancestor, who settled before 1640 at Hampton, in the Colony of Massachusetts, now New Hampshire. Miss Ella F. Clark, 1918-1920 The Centennial celebration of the admission of Illinois to the sister- hood of the States was a feature of this administration. Hon. John Daily, Peoria's gifted Senator, delivered an eloquent address at a dinner spon- sored by the Soical Committee. Several members and the Regent accompained the State Regent, Mrs. Chubbuck, to the home of Pierre Menard where a bronze tablet was un- veiled. A wreath was placed on the grave of Shadrock Bond, first Governor of Illinois, who rests in Chester, Illinois, his body having been removed from Kaskaskia when the Territorial Cemetery was being encroached upon by the changing channel of the Mississippi. Increased interest in the work of Americanization was one of the marked features of Miss Clark's Regency, as well as patriotic education, in both of which she is deeply interested. During the severe epidemic of influenza that swept the country, members of the chapter served in various capacities in the emergency hospitals throughout the city. Only three D. A. R. meetings were held. We were now in the midst of the World War and the Society arose to the occasion. Tuesday was given to the Red Cross work shop, all-day sewing circles frequently met at the home of Mrs. Chubbuck, who had charge of the canteen activities, with many D. A. R. workers. Mrs. LaPorte was Vice President of the canteen committee under Mrs. Chubbuck. The National organization stood sponsor for two thousand orphans and many members individually adopted one or more of the innocent victims of the war. The restoration of the village of Tilloloy. Somme district, France, became the special duty of the organization at large, the "adopted child" of the D. A. R. 374 Illinois State History The death of Miss Julia Johnston, poet lauerate of the chapter, drew from Mrs. Elder an unusually fine tribute. They were companions from childhood. Mrs. Johnston is a great loss to the chapter. Her standing in liter- ature is attested by the repeated appearance of her name in Who's Who. An example of her fine literary style is the poetic tribute published at the time of the death of Mrs. Tyng, one of our charter members and second regent. She had written nearly 500 hymns and gospel songs for composers since 1888. "The School of the Master," poem; "Benedictions of the Bible" and many other books. Ella F. Clark Born in Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois, in the year 1851. She is the daughter of Joel W. Clark and Sarah Starrs Waters, his wife. She is a graduate of the State Normal School and taught school for twenty years after graduation. She joined the Peoria Chapter D. A. R. in 1896 and served several years as chapter secretary. She became regent of the chapter in 1918-1920. She was appointed state chairman of Patriotic Education and Americanization for two years, 1920-1922. She has been on the Credential Committee twice and is on the State Com- mittee of the Caroline Scott Memorial. She was one of the committee to see Governor Small in regard to having the reading of the Bible, without comment, put back into the public schools. Miss Clark is the great granddaughter of Elliot Gray, who is buried near Groveland, Tazewell County, Illinois. A tablet and name plate was placed on this soldier's grave as the gift of Miss Clark. She is a member of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Mayflower descendants. Daughters of the American Colonists and the Chicago Colony of New England Women. Mrs. Mary Livingston Sedgwick, 1920-1922 This is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Peoria Chapter and June 14th two hundred members are desired. Because it is a silver jubilee year, there was more feasting than usual on the year's program. On Yorktown Day, St. Valentine's Day, Washing- ton's Birthday and Lexington Day, the Sons and Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution joined forces and attended various celebrations together, while the children of the American Revolution came in for their share of entertaining by the Daughters on Washington's Birthday. Our State Regents Day of our calendar, November 16th, Mrs. Chub- buck, State Regent, invited all State officers and two Past Regents to help us celebrate. The Divisional meeting included Regents from all chapters of the important cities in this vicinity. It is indeed an honor to have two State Regents from our chapter. One of the big features of the local work has been Americanization at Neighborhood House, which has a most capable chairman. Three hundred dollars has been paid towards teachers for Girl Home- makers classes and Sons of the Republic, which work is most satisfactory. The State chairman of Americanization gave us an interesting paper upon this work during the year. Daughters of the American Revolution 375 The scholarship to be given by the National organization in honor of Mrs. William Thatcher Guernsey, retiring President General, found a warm response from our chapter, every member contributing to it. This seems to have been a specially happy year, says our regent. Six patriotic days were observed appropriately. A dinner was given for the benefit of the "Lincoln Circuit" markers and as a result 875 was added to the fund. Educational week kept the chapter busily working to have it observed. During the disabled soldiers convention, automobiles took the wound- ed veterans for sight seeing tours. The Peoria Chapter rejoices that the Illinois Historical Society has at last verified the research work done by the chapter twenty years ago in locating the site of the Fort Creve Couer and is satisfied to place the State's handsome white granite monument near the boulder erected nearly fifteen years ago. This new park, one of the most historic spots in Illinois, has been given temporarily into our care. Some eight weeks ago motor cars carried the Commissioners, well supplied with literature, maps and outlines, first visiting the Wesley site, (2) the Logson site and (3) the site chosen by the Daughters of the American Revolution. All other sites are disregarded. Among the scholars deeply interested was Prof. James U. James of Northwestern University, Prof. C. W. Alvord, University of Illinois, Jacob Thompson of Springfield, chairman of Commission, Otto L. Schmidt, President Illinois State His- torical Society, Jessie Palmer Weber, Secretary Historical Society. Fort Du Creve Couer was occupied as a garrison only about three months. Its importance lies in the fact that it was the first settlement of white men within the boundaries of what now constitute the State of Illinois. Its site is, therefore, a monument to the beginning of the occu- pation of the Mississippi Valley by men of European birth. Four of the voyagers wrote histories concerning it ; and their accounts have been preserved. First was La Salle, then three of his companions, Henri de Lonti, Father Louis Hennepin, and Father Leno be Membre. Henry de Lonti was a faithful lieutenant of La Salle, Father Lenobe, a Recollect priest and companion of La Salle, wrote an account of his journeys. The only location that met with the essential requirements of the record, commanding position, geographical situation, abrupt front, two wide and deep ravines, the trench, irregular square, natural plateau and last but not least the traditions, is the site chosen by the Daughters of the American Revolution! "This is our best judgment. If it is not the true site, we earnestly recommend it and the most suitable emplacement for the marker until future generations shall find out the right." Signed by the President of the State Historical Society and Chair- man of the Commission. Here stands this beautiful 82,000 monument waiting for som. Gov- ernor to have a road leading to it from the new hard road recently built. 376 Illinois State History Mary Livingston Sedgwick Of Scotch, Dutch, and French Hugenot ancestory Mary Livings n Sedgwick was born in Bushnell, Illinois, in 1864. Daughter of Marga jt A. Kip, notive of Newark, New Jersey, and Ev. Petrie Livingston, D.D., of Livingston Marr, Columbia County, New York. Educated in H i- son, New York, and Pekin, Illinois, schools ; d St. Mary's School, Knoxville, Illinois. Married in 1893 to Howard Merritt Se r- wick, M.D., of Peoria, Illinois. They have lo sons, James Howard Sedgwick (served in A.E. ) and Edward Livingston Sedgwick. Member )f Union Congregational Church, Peoria. In 1901 was admitted into Peoria Chai ir Daughters of American Revolution. Helped r- ganize Zealy Moss Chapter C. A. R. and servec is registrar seven years. Served as registrar 3f Mary Livingston Sedgwick Peoria Chapter D. A. R. Several years. Worked to help locate Fort Creve Coeur id to secure markers for the Lincoln Circuit. Patriotic Educational Ser^ee consisted of work with "Girl Home Makers" and Sons of the Repute. Served on State Committee of Patriotic Education in 1923. Served as Regent of Peoria Chapter D. A. R., 1920-22. Mary Livingston Sedgwick A descendant of Colonel Peter Robert Livingston, of New Y(k, who was chairman of the New York Committee of Safety in 1775, Pr i- dent of the New York Provincial Congress 1776-77, and member of le Assembly 1780-81. Colonel of the Tenth Regiment, New York Mili a, being the regiment from Livingstone Manor. Eleanor Bailey La Porte, 1922-1923 An unusual feature of this administration was a pilgrimage of ft y- two members to the town of Elmwood, to hold a Memorial service 3r Clementius Dowden, Revolutionary soldier and place a bronze markei )n his grave, being unveiled by descendants of the soldier. The regent id charge of the service after which the Elmwood members of Peoria Cha] sr entertained the visitors at luncheon, followed by a regular meeting, ae State Secretary, Mrs. Lescher of Galesburg, was present and gave hel ul suggestions upon our work. The November meeting was a divisional one represented by reg' ts from nine chapters and several state officers who met with the Pe ia board of officers and chairmen of committees. Patriotic work of the chapters was discussed, followed by lunci 3n at the First Presbyterian Church and the regular meeting of the cha er in the afternoon with Mrs. W. M. Benton. Americanization was the ; b- ject for the afternoon. Visiting members from four States were presit. Members of the Peoria Chapter just returned from Algiers, Tang;rs, Egypt, and Oxford, England, told of their tij-^^els. The day of this meeting was the three Sutidred and second anni jr- sary of the landing of the Pilgrims at Plyfeuth, Massachusetts, he largest sum in the history of the chapter was given this year for Ch it- mas cheer to those who are sometimes forgotten. The County Fi m, Daughters of the American Revolution 37'i \. . iighborhood House and Crittenden Home were well remembered as they ivays are. In January President Hudson of Blackburn College, gave an illus- ited outline of the work of that struggling institution that is contribut- r so much to the education of the youth of the State, not in affluent cir- mstances. The Sons of the Revolution were present. Resolutions were : opted favoring a bill for the preservation of Cahokia Mounds as a State rk. Patriotic Education has been the keynote of the work this year and /2ause of this, a column in one of the Sunday newspapers was conducted 3m September to May, by Mrs. M. D. Batchelder, the very able editor. lie first contribution, a history of the chapter was written by Mrs. La- -rte and six articles in as many different editions during the absence the editor of the column, Mrs. Batchelder. Flag Day was Peoria Chapter's 26th birthday, celebrated in the home our life Chaplain and former regent, Mrs. Elder. The Girl Home Makers class at Neighborhood House meet once a ■ek where modes of cooking, setting of table, care of food and lessons hygiene are taught. The Sons of the Republic class was also held at iighborhood House where handiwork, neatness, accuracy, symmetry rough the medium of paper cutting and clay modeling was taught. Pa- otic exercises were always a part of the program. Six members have died and 28 more were added to the membership. The chapter was 100 per cent in its quota to all projects undertaken ) State and National affairs. One hundred dollars was contributed to ighborhood House and the service of a D. A. R. member given and rough the generosity of the husband of a deceased member, a substantial ectors 1916-1919. First leader of organized Drama class in the Club, 11-1916;; one of the organizers of Little Theatre Society in Peoria;, 119; president of it, 1920-1921; member of the Allied Arts Society since t organization; editor of the Sunday edition Art column of two local )pers for two years for the Art Institute of Peoria, 1924-1927, and ■^^^^^^^^ Historical Notes ^^25f^?g£^^5^^;3^?^^:kS^:i^::^^i&^=^erSs^^^3F^^ Historical Notes '«■•-