Henry S. Jenks Chapter    National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-1865

Minutes    Agenda    Members & Ancestors    Past Meetings    Christmas on the Grand
Scrapbooking    Rhinestone Pin/Pouches    ROH Fundraiser   

         
Henry S. Jenks 1837-1925 Co. D, 114th Reg't, NY Volunteer Infantry

WHO WE ARE

The National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-1865 was founded October 9, 1912 in New York City, New York by Mrs. Frank Crowell. The Society is a hereditary society formed to honor the soldiers and patriots who were dedicated to preserving the Union during the Civil War.

Henry S. Jenks Chapter organized August 25, 2001 and chartered November 17, 2001 in Grand Rapids Michigan. Our organizing Regent is Linda Haney.

Our chapter meets 3 to 4 times a year in the greater Grand Rapids, MI area. If you are interested in finding out more about our chapter or how to become a member, please e-mail Linda or Judy by following the links below.

Regent Patt DeHaan
Registrar Judy Hull

OUR OBJECTS

• To honor the memory of the men and women who contributed towards the preservation of the Union during the Civil War, extending over the years 1861-1865
• To foster a spirit of patriotism, loyalty and love of country
• To uphold the honor of the Flag of the United States of America
• To give financial aid to Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee
• Our National motto is "Let Us Have Peace"
• Our National song is "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
• Our flower is the Tea Rose

CHAPTER MEETINGS

Next Meeting

      Date:
        Saturday 10 October 2009 - 10:00 AM

      Place:
           Bowens Mills RSVP

      Program:
           Bowens Mills Historical Marker - guests will be President General
          Priscilla Fikes and Honorary President General Carol Seales

      Bring:
           Agenda for this meeting
           Minutes from July 25, 2009 meeting

FUNDRAISERS

  
Rhinestone Pin/Pouches

Reflection of Honor

Civil War Scrapbooking -including Lincoln items

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Emily C. VanDyke Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Emily's scholarship is now maintained by Alma College. You can still make donations to the scholarship by going to their web page or by calling them directly and using a credit card.

Designate your donation to: Emily C. VanDyke Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Alma College donations

Phone number - 800-291-1312

LINKS

National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-1865

John Butler Chapter Daughters of the Union 1861-1865

Frederick A. Bartleson Chapter Daughters of the Union 1861-1865

FAVORITE LINKS

The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House

National Museum of American History

Civil War Home

Stephen Preston Chapter United States Daughters 1812

Sons of Union Veterans Civil War

Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System

Michigan Family History Network

Civil War Photographs at The Library of Congress

RootsWeb

U.S.Genweb

The Hisory Place

Cyndi's List

Friday, 06-Nov-2009 17:09:00 MST

Web Page Design - Judy Hull

"