Major Jacob Gray Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Jacksonville, Arkansas
Chapter History
The Major Jacob Gray Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the Revolution
was formed February 1, 1980, by Charlotte Strong Huntley,
a member of the Prudence Hall Chapter in North Little Rock.
The new chapter in Jacksonville had fourteen organizing members.
It was sponsored by the Prudence Hall Chapter. Mrs. Huntley was the chapter's
Organizing Regent.
Chapter Officers
Regent: Martha Harris Poplin |
Vice Regent: Ann Hutton Presley |
Secretary: Elaine Howard Payne |
Treasurer: Clara Hamm Mitchell |
Registrar: Stacie Ferguson |
Chaplain: Lou Ann Gragg Warren |
Historian: Nancy Burger |
Traditions
NSDAR Motto: "God, Home and Country"
NSDAR Theme:"Our Family Tree...Roots from the Past,
Linking to the Future"
OUR EMBLEM-THE WHEEL
The Hub-A Daughter's loyal heart;
Each Spoke-A thought of those who part;
The Rim- A noble life's bright round;
Each Star-A deed in Heaven's profound;
The Distaff-A guide that points above;
Each Flaxen Thread-A cord of love.
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The American's Creed
I believe in the United States of America as a government
of the people, by the governed; the people, for the people; whose just
powers are derived from the consent of a democracy in a Republic; a
sovereign Nation of many 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.
By William Tyler Page
The Story of the American's Creed
In the words of William Tyler Page, "The American's Creed is
a summing up, in one hundred words, of the basic principles of American
political faith. It is not an expression of individual opinion upon
the obligations and duties of American citizenship or with respect to
its rights and privileges. It is a summary of the fundamental principles
of American political faith as set forth in its greatest documents,
its worthiest traditions and by its greatest leaders."
Past Regents
Charlotte Strong Huntley (Mrs. Russell): 1980-1983 |
Joan Tyler Zumwalt (Mrs. McLyle): 1983-1985 |
Mary Alice Jones (Mrs. Emmett): 1985-1988 |
Ann Hutton Presley (Mrs. Joseph): 1997-1999 |
Charlotte Strong Huntley (Mrs. Russell): 1999-2001 |
Mary Lee Chisam Schultz (Mrs. Donald): 2001-2003 |
Our Objects
Historical:
"To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women
who achieved American Independence."
Educational:
"To promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions
for the general diffusion of knowledge."
Patriotic:
"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 the blessings of liberty."
"The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution,
are worth defending at all hazards and it is our duty to defend them
against all attacks. We have received them as a fair inheritance from
our worthy ancestors; they purchased them for us with toil and danger
and expense of treasure and blood." ... Samuel Adams, 1771
Our Patriots
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| Jacob Gray of North Carolina |
| Daniel Alderman of North Carolina |
| Samuel Bonifant of Maryland |
| Arthur Brown of North Carolina |
| Butler Buckley of Virginia |
| William Cooper of Maryland |
| Lewis Corder of North Carolina |
| Anthony Cozart of North Carolina |
| Robert Davis of North Carolina |
| Harris DeWitt of South Carolina |
| George Foght of Pennsylvania |
| Jonathan Harris of North Carolina |
| Joseph Hilton of New Hampshire |
| John Key of Virginia |
| Lambert Lane of Virginia |
| John W. Lock of Virginia |
| Duncan McEwen of New York |
| Robert McMahan of Virginia |
| Isaac Meacham of Connecticut |
| John Milam of Virginia |
| John Munsey of Virginia |
| John Reid of Virginia |
| Gustavus Roswell of Maryland |
| Robert Ruffin of Virginia |
| William Ruton of New York |
| Samuel Saunders of North Carolina |
| Byrd Booker Smith of Virginia |
| Elijah Stout of New Hampshire |
| Jonathon Tipton of North Carolina |
| John Waymire of North Carolina |
For lookup in the DAR Patriot Index, e-mail:
Membership
Any woman is eligible for membership in the NSDAR who
is not less than eighteen years of age and can prove lineal, blood line
descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence.
Documentation must be provided to prove direct descent from a patriot.
Sources may include birth, baptismal, marriage, death records, etc.
Admission to membership in the NSDAR is either by invitation through a
chapter in your state organization (or Unit Overseas) or as a
Member-At-Large. No Chapter may discriminate against an applicant
on the basis of race or creed.
2003-2004 MEETING SCHEDULE
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For membership information, e-mail Stacie Ferguson, Registrar or
Martha Poplin, Regent
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC
Each year, over 600,000 people pass through the doors of
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.'s largest concert hall.
The Hall, owned by the DAR and originally built in 1929 to house
its annual convention, is a Registered National Historic Landmark.
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Graphic by Janet Welty of Wooster-Wayne Chapter, Ohio
Website created and maintained by Martha Poplin
Website last updated September 28, 2003
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