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United States Daughters of 1812Michigan State Society
State Capitol located in Lansing, Michigan
Our Motto: "Liberty, Fraternity and Unity"
The purposes of this society shall be to promote patriotism, to preserve and increase knowledge of the history of the American people by the preservation of documents and relics, the marking of historic spots, the recording of family histories and traditions, the celebration of patriotic anniversaries, teaching and emphasizing the heroic deeds of the civil, military and naval life of those who molded this government between the close of the American Revolution and the close of the War of 1812, to urge Congress to compile and publish authentic records of men in civil, military and naval service from 1784 to 1815 inclusive, to maintain at National Headquarters a museum and library of memorabilia of the 1784-1815 period and to assist in the care and maintenance of our "Real Granddaughters" in every way that will add to their comfort and happiness.
Ye Parliment of England Click here to play music
The tune is the War of 1812 from the American point of view
Lakes of Ponchartrain Click here to play music
This tune is thought to have been brought back from British and French soldiers fighting in Louisiana and Canada in the War of 1812
The 8th of January Click here to play music
This tune commemorates Andrew Jackson's defeat of the British at New Orleans on January 8th, 1815
The Hunters of Kentucky Click here to play music
The tune became the campaign song for Andrew Jackson's presidency and was popular throughout his two terms
Michigan State Society President
Patrice DeHaan
2012 - 2015
Dear Michigan U.S. D. Members;
It’s great to be feeling the warmer weather finally making it’s way into Michigan. I am hoping to see many of you at State Council on April 27, 2013 in Livonia, MI. Many thanks to the General Alexander Macomb Chapter who have been working hard to prepare a wonderful day for us. We are well into the Bicentennial events. Michigan past events of the surrender of Fort Mackinac and Fort Detroit and the Battle of the River Raisin last January. Thank you to all members who donated towards the purchase of the State bench for the River Raisin National Battlefield in Monroe Michigan. The bench has been purchased and we are now planning the dedication of the bench set for May 3, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. A luncheon is being planned before the dedication at 11:30 p.m. at the Sawyer House. Cost for the luncheon is $9.50. Please RSVP to Helene Werner our Corresponding Secretary if you plan to attend. Our next planned event this year will be the grave marker dedication in Onondaga, MI on June 20, 2013 at Lane Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. We are marking these1812 veterans of both husband and wife Nathaniel and Almenia Champe. Almenia Thompson Champe was an American female spy during the War of 1812 and we are please to mark the grave of a woman during our Bicentennial. August 10, 2013 will be our next marking in Concord, MI for an ancestor of a Georgia 1812 daughter. Don’t forget the Bicentennial events at Fort Meigs in Toledo, Ohio and the Battle of Lake Erie re-enactment in August/September at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. The Tall ships will be there also. Stephen Preston will be our host for State Council in 2014 with our President National hopefully in attendance. Hope you have a wonderful summer and see our State with Pride as we celebrate the War of 1812.
State Registrar Judith Quinn
General Alexander Macomb Chapter
Detroit, Michigan Area
Chapter President Grace Bliss Smith
Chapter Registrar Judith Quinn
General Alexander Macomb Chapter web page
Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
Chapter President Judy Hull
Chapter RegistrarClaudette Darling
Stephen Preston Chapter web page
WHAT OUR SOCIETY HAS BEEN DOING
August 9, 2012
Battle of Monguagon Dedication at Trenton, MI marking the 200th anniversary of the battle one by the American Forces in Michigan.June 18, 2012
James Archer Galloway Grave Dedication in North Reading Cemetery, Hillsdale County, MINovember 2012
Thanksgiving Placemats from General Alexander Macomb and Stephen Preston Chapters for the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 20, 2013
Grave Marking: Nathaniel and Almenia Champe
Lane Cemetery in Onondaga, Ingham County, MI
MICHIGAN STATE SOCIETY OFFICERS
2012 - 2015
*** Michigan State Society Officers *** OFFICE NAME CHAPTER President Patrice DeHaan Stephen Preston Chapter First Vice President Judy Hull Stephen Preston Chapter Second Vice President Twila Helferich General Alexander Macomb Chapter Chaplain Lou Hixson Stephen Preston Chapter Recording Secretary Alice Peterie General Alexander Macomb Chapter Corresponding Secretary Helene Werner General Alexander Macomb Chapter Treasurer Barbara Allison General Alexander Macomb Chapter Registrar Judith Quinn General Alexander Macomb Chapter Historian Joann Mulso General Alexander Macomb Chapter Librarian Linda Stillman Stephen Preston Chapter Curator B. J. Leman General Alexander Macomb Chapter Luggage Tags - 4 3/4" white tag with navy blue imprint of a tall ship. Each tag comes with two different styles of straps and an ID card to insert in the back of the tag. Follow the link below to learn more.
COMMEMORATION SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2013
Spirit of 1812 Award Winner Eddie Price
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2013 Event Calendar: For the Michigan Commission on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812
May 3, 2013 Peace Garden Bench Dedication
- 11:30 a.m. The Sawyer House Luncheon
320 East Front Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Catered Lunceon $9.50 each
- 1:30 p.m. Bench Dedication: River Raisin National Battlefield Park
1403 East Elm Ave., Monroe, MI 48162
114th Michigan State Council Hosted by Gen. Alexander Macomb Chapter
Date: April 27, 2013
Place: Embassy Suites-19525 Victor Pkwy., Livonia, MI 48152 (734-462-6000)Minutes May 19, 2012 State Council
Agenda April 27, 2013 State Council
United States Daughters of 1812
Stephen Preston Chapter, U.S.D.1812
General Alexander Macomb Chapter U.S.D.1812
Monday, 22-Apr-2013 06:03:25 MDT
Web Page Design - Judy Hull
