Volume XLI No. 1 September 2017

O H I O S T A T E S O C I E T Y

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From Your President ...

Spring and summer have been busy times for our Ohio chapters this year - please take a look over the chapter news reported on the following pages! There are also several commemorations of the Battle of Lake Erie coming up, which will be held in early September. Perry’s Victory Heritage Festival is September 8-10 in Put-In-Bay, and will include a wreath laying ceremony commemorating the battle as well as a historic parade on Saturday, complete with Ohio Daughters marching! While the monument’s observation deck and rotunda will be inaccessible due to cleaning and repair, the grounds and Visitor Center remain open. The weekend’s event schedule is available at http://www.nps.gov/pevi.

The Peter Navarre and Portage Trail-Commodore Perry Chapters will join together this year with the Early Settlers Association on September 10 for the annual wreath laying ceremony at the Oliver Hazard Perry Monument in downtown Cleveland. There will also be a rededication of the marker placed there in 1921 by the Commodore Perry Chapter. The luncheon following the ceremonies will celebrate the Quasquicentennial of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, along with the 114th anniversary of the Peter Navarre Chapter.

And for those northeast Ohio Daughters who may live closer to Erie, Pennsylvania, the Erie maritime Museum will also be holding a Commemoration of the Battle of Lake Erie on Sunday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m.

How can you find out about these and other upcoming events? We try to keep you informed via our email list, but if you are on Facebook, please consider joining our closed, members-only group for the Ohio Daughters of 1812! This is a relatively new Facebook group, and all you need to do to join is to search Facebook for “Ohio Society Daughters of 1812” and then send a request to join. The direct link to the group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/68711862800, and, as previously mentioned, this group is only for Ohio members. It is a great place to ask questions and share ideas, as well as to learn about upcoming events and what other chapters are doing, etc.

Recently, the National Society has taken steps to become more involved on the organizational level with our military veterans and to broaden its veterans outreach. In August, N.S.U.S.D. 1812 created a (continued on page 2)

Ohio U.S.D. 1812/DAC State Meetings Saturday, October 28, 2017 Der Dutchman Restaurant

720 State Route 97 West, Bellville, Ohio Exit 165 on I-71

1812: State meeting, 9:30 a.m. - noon Chapter officers, state and chapter chairmen, and all Ohio members are encouraged to attend! Chapter presidents and any state chairmen reporting at the meeting should plan to email their reports no later than October 20 to State President Susan Leininger and State Recording Secretary Mary Crist. There will be a $5.00 registration fee for those attending the meeting, to help defray printing costs.

Lunch: 1812 & DAC members, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Enjoy the salad bar and full buffet provided by the Der Dutchman restaurant, complete with pie and beverage of your choice. Our cost is $19.00.

DAC: Board meeting, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Reservation deadline: October 15, 2017 Please make your check for lunch and/or registration payable to “Ohio Society U.S.D. 1812,” and mail to:

Carolyn Chapman 4888 Rays Circle Dublin, OH 43016-6071

Name: _______________________________________

Chapter: _____________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

Registration $5.00 _______

Luncheon $19.00 _______

Total enclosed: _______

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new national-level committee, the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS) Committee, and is working towards becoming an institutional member of the National Advisory Committee for VAVS. This also means that the Ohio Society now has the opportunity to appoint Representatives and Deputies to in-state VA facilities. Information has been distributed to chapter presidents, but if you are currently a VA volunteer, or are interested in volunteering, please consider looking into an appointment as a VAVS representative or deputy. There is the restriction that an individual may only represent one organization. Some additional information on the VAVS program is available online at https://www.volunteer.va.gov

Other projects under consideration this administration include designing an “Ohio Society” state pin which would be worn on the official 1812 ribbon; the creation of a U.S.D. 1812 display case at the Ohio Genealogical Society; and the digitization of our collection currently housed at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. More on these at the October meeting!

During the 1812 Bicentennial, the Ohio Society worked on compiling information to update its 1988 publication, Index to the Grave Records of Servicemen of the War of 1812, State of Ohio. The scope of this project changed direction somewhat, and rather than print a book of veteran burials, the Society opted instead to develop a searchable online database of those 1812 veterans who were buried in Ohio (http://www.ohiodaughters1812.org/graveindex).

While this project may never truly be “complete,” we can work towards making it more complete than it is currently. Veteran and service information is more readily available now, due in part to projects such as the Preserve the Pensions; and the online access to bounty land warrants on the Bureau of Land Management website is a wonderful resource as well. Or, if you’re someone who prefers cemetery research or the outdoors … before those first flakes of snow begin to fall this winter, please consider taking some time to photograph a few War of 1812 veteran tombstones in a cemetery near you.

I hope to see many of you at the fall meeting on October 28. Should you have any research to do, the Ohio Genealogical Society is just a short drive past the Der Dutchman Restaurant going east on State Route 97. So you could join us for the 1812 meeting and for lunch, and then head out to research at OGS in the afternoon!

In 1812 friendship and service,

Susan Leininger State President

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Remember that September 14 is Star-Spangled Banner Day! Please take this opportunity to educate friends, family, and children about the connection between our National Anthem and the War of 1812!

The Jacob Stemple Chapter presented President Gloria Fast with the Spirit of 1812 Award at its March meeting. Pictured with Gloria are members Carla Smith (at left) and Honorary State President Gladys Donson.

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On August 1, 2017, the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announced the resumption of the conservation of the War of 1812 Pension Files.

“The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) is pleased to announce National Archives staff have recently resumed document conservation of the War of 1812 Pension files covering surnames M(Moore) -Q. Document conservation is the essential first step in digitizing these files. Our digitization partner, Ancestry.com, has scheduled image capture of these newly conserved documents to begin the second week of September 2017. As capture resumes, new images will be added to

Fold3.com on a rolling basis. The Federation and the dedicated volunteers of the Preserve the Pensions project have worked tirelessly for well over a year to negotiate a resolution to the work stoppage. This portion of the project plan is expected to be completed by third quarter 2018.”

The pension records from the War of 1812 are among the most requested documents at the national Archives. Over three million dollars was raised to support the digitization of these records, with Ancestry.com matching contributions dollar for dollar. You may recall that the Ohio Society Daughters of 1812 is a Gold Level sponsor of this project.

Further information on the resumption of digitization can be found at http://voice.fgs.org/2017/08/document-conservation-resumes-for-war.html

General information on the Preserve the Pensions project is available at http://www.preservethepensions.org/

James Madison Chapter U.S.D. 1812

Invites you to a Special Meeting and Luncheon

When: September 23, 2017

Time: 10:30 AM Meeting

Program: 11AM Guest Speaker Senator Robert Hackett

Luncheon at 12 Noon

Where: London Masonic Temple

Cost for lunch is $10.00. Reservations needed on or before September 16, 2017. Please call Martha Herrnstein at 740-852-2485 or Marilyn Jarvis at 937-462-8749 to make reservations.

Pictured above is the monument placed at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, Ohio, by the General Society of the War of 1812 in Ohio and the Ohio Society U.S. Daughters of 1812. It is located along the cemetery's memorial path.

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On June 3, 2017, the General Elijah Hill Wadsworth Chapter of the United States Daughters of 1812 hosted a grave marking ceremony in Claridon, Ohio, to honor Colonel Benjamin Mastick Sr. In addition to his service during the War of 1812, Colonel Mastick was also recognized for his Revolutionary War service – he had enlisted in that war when he was only 15 years old, and was en-camped at Cambridge, Massachu-setts, in June of 1775.

Jillian Glenn Mueller, a descendent of Mastic, came all the way from California to attend this event. Her aunt, Second Vice President Nation-al Mary Webster Glenn, also trav-eled to the ceremony from Texas.

Benjamin Mastick Sr. moved to Geauga County in 1812 to clear farmland for Nabby Hitchcock, wife

of Judge Peter Hitchcock, who was a long-standing justice on the Ohio Supreme Court. When the War of 1812 broke out, Colonel Mastick signed up with the Geauga County Fourth Division Ohio Militia. He fought under the command of General Elijah Hill Wadsworth of Canfield – the namesake of the General Elijah Hill Wadsworth Chapter Daugh-ters of 1812, and also for whom the city of Wadsworth, Ohio is named.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 presented a color guard of flags, including the 15-star flag of the War of 1812. Following the grave marking service, Taps was played, and a 21-gun salute was given to honor the patriotism of Colonel Benja-min Mastick. It was a moving experience to hear the sound of the guns and then the solemn music of taps.

Members of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 and guests gathered in the cemetery of St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church in Lake Township on June 20 to honor Pri-vate Jehu Grubb, a soldier of the War of 1812. Among those partici-pating in the formal grave-marking ceremony led by Madison McKin-ley Chapter President Debra Hinton were Ohio State President Susan Leininger and State Second Vice President Doris Gorgas. Dawn Princehorn, a member of the church and a descendant of Jehu Grubb's third wife, Elizabeth Harter Bair Grubb, and her first husband Abra-ham Bair, read a biography about Grubb and a brief history of the church.

Private Grubb served from August 1812 to February 1813 in Captain James Downing’s Infantry Company under Lt. Col. John Hindman, Ohio Militia. Mr. Grubb also served two terms in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1828 to 1832, and as a Justice of the Peace. He was married three times and widowed twice. He died in December 1854, and his third wife, Elizabeth, is buried beside him in the church cemetery.

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Phillip Noel Grave Marking Ceremony

On Tuesday, July 25, 2017, President Beth Normand led the Scioto Valley Volunteers Chapter (SVV) in conducting a grave marking ceremony for Phillip Noel at the Portsmouth Elks Country Club Cemetery. Many of the Noel family descendants were able to attend this event, along with the Ohio Society President Susan Leininger and Second Vice President Doris Gorgas. Guests were transported between the Elks Clubhouse and the cemetery via golf carts … a very memorable experience.

Commodore Bryan K. Davis, Scioto County Head Commissioner, presented a heart-warming tribute to Private Noel, recognizing him as "a man who was a husband, father, a brother, a veteran, a businessman, a postmaster and a servant.... today we remember him by honoring him at the place where he was laid to rest 152 years ago."

Unable to attend the service for Phillip Noel, Congressman Bill Johnson, of Ohio's Sixth Congressional District, issued a Proclamation "recognizing Noel for his service to the First Regiment of the Ohio Volunteers in the War of 1812." SVV President Normand read the Proclamation and expressed appreciation to Congressman Johnson. Members of he American Legion James Dickey Post #23, Honor Guard presented the Colors, TAPS and 21-gun salute. A beautiful reception was held in the Elks County Club following the ceremony. SVV members Mary Stewart and Melissa Whitt are direct descendants of Noel.

Phillip Noel descendants are pictured in the top photo; below are the Ohio 1812 members attending the ceremony.

John Funk and William Kendall Grave Marking Ceremonies

On Saturday, April 22, 2017, the Scioto Valley Volunteers (SVV) Chapter held its first Grave Marking Ceremony in Greenlawn Cemetery, Portsmouth, in honor of War of 1812 Veteran John Funk. SVV Chapter member Roberta Cook is a direct descendant. A descendant grandson emotionally expressed appreciation on behalf of the family saying that they "didn't think anyone knew about him (John Funk)."

Immediately following the Funk service, a second ceremony was held a short distance away in the Greenlawn Cemetery for 1812 Captain William Kendall. Kendall was the first soldier buried in the Cemetery's very special "Soldiers Circle." Kendall reached the rank of Major General of Militia by joint resolution of the Ohio Legislature at the time of his death in 1849.

Pictured at left are John Funk descendants Nicholas R. Funk and his mother Julia Basham with SVV President Beth Normand

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Flag Dedication Ceremony a memorable event

The 125th Anniversary of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 was publicly celebrated on Thursday, August 3 at the Scioto County Courthouse Annex. The ceremony conducted by the Scioto Valley Volunteers Chapter included the raising of an American flag which had been flown over the United States Capitol on "Flag Day," June 14, 2017.

The Honor Guard of the American Legion, James Dickey Post #23, presented the Colors and ceremoniously raised the flag on the Courthouse Annex flagpole. Rep. Bill Johnson, Ohio's 6th District, paid tribute to Captain William Kendall and recognized the citizens of Scioto County during the War of 1812. Guest Speaker, Sam McKibben, WNXT News Director, said a few words to the Kendall family descendants and acknowledged the patriotic work being done by the SVV Chapter members. The Legionnaires proceeded to lower the flag and present it to the chapter. The SVV Chapter in turn presented the flag to Commissioner Mike Crabtree in honor of Captain William Kendall's service. Crabtree spoke gracious words of acceptance of the flag on behalf of the Commissioners.

In closing remarks, President Normand stated: "It is the privilege of the Scioto Valley Volunteers Chapter members to have presented this flag into the care of our Scioto County Commissioners, where we understand it will be held on permanent display within the Courthouse in honor of Captain William Kendall. Thank you, Commissioners, for your warm embrace of this symbolic piece of history of Scioto County, and the brave citizens such as William Kendall, during our young Nation's pivotal War of 1812."

(Kendall grave marking, continued)

Introduced by SVV President Beth Normand, Dr. Terry Johnson, Ohio State Representative, 90th District, recognized Kendall's service and shared historical information about the Scioto County during the War of 1812. The American Legion James Dickey Post #23 presented Colors, Taps and 21-gun salute for both services.

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General William Henry Harrison Chapter

On Tuesday, June 6, 2017 our Luncheon Meeting was held at the Manor House Restaurant in Springdale. Karen Klaene reported for the National Defense Committee on how the US Navy is hiring 2000 shipyard workers to make repairs to surface warships to increase their fleet from 272 to 355 ships. In the 2018 Proposed National Budget there is a request for $21 million to build 8 new ships. Martha Albright House passed out newsletters from the Star Spangled House about the “Blue Star Mothers Program” and we had our Annual Collection for the House. Reporting for the Veterans Committee, Roxanne Hemmelgarn told how the Dayton VA Center was celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year (a legacy of President Abraham Lincoln) and among other yearlong activities, there will be a Garden Party in the restored Grotto on Sept. 9th with an 1867 theme. Election of Officers for a 2 year term was also held. For the Program, member Roxanne Hemmelgarn then spoke on “Tecumseh – The Great Shawnee Indian Chief”.

Born in 1768 on the banks of the Scioto River near Chillicothe Ohio, Tecumseh’s name means “Shooting Star” or “Panther Across the Sky”. As a child he moved to many indian villages, including Lancaster and Bellfountaine as the villages were being raided by frontiersmen, the Kentucky Militia and Gen. George Rogers Clark. At age 12 he wanted to become a warrior like his father and after the American Revolution ended he joined a band of Shawnee’s who wanted to stop the white evasion of their lands by attacking settlers on their flatboats coming down “the Bloody Ohio River”. In 1784 the Indians were defeated at Fallen Timbers but Tecumseh refused to sign the Treaty of Greenville which ceded much of the Northwest Territory but he did agree to live in peace near Wapakoneta and then Greenville. He was a natural and charismatic leader and an impressive orator. In 1809 when then Governor of Indiana William Henry Harrison negotiated the Treaty of Fort Wayne which ceded 3 million acres of Native American Lands to the US (all of Indiana is Treaty Land) Tecumseh was alarmed at the massive sale. He insisted the treaty was illegal, that Harrison promised large subsidies and distributed large amounts of liquor before the Indian Chiefs signed. Since the Chiefs wouldn’t listen he tried to talk to the individual Indians themselves but he couldn’t amass enough of them. Tecumseh joined the British Forces for the War of 1812 but Harrison had double the amount of soldiers and won the battles at Tippecanoe and later Ft. Meigs and Ft. Detroit. As the British retreated into Canada Harrison followed and Tecumseh was killed at the Battle of the Thames at Moravian town on October 5, 1812 at the age of 45. Nobody knows how he was killed or where he was buried as friends quickly removed him to protect his body from mutilation. At the Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, the British called for the US to return the lands in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan to the Indians but the Americans refused, Tecumseh’s dream of a pan-indian confederation would not be realized for 131 years until 1944 with the founding of the National Congress of American Indians. In Canada he is honored as a military commander and a hero, ranked 37th in “The Greatest Canadian” list and they named a War of 1812 warship after him. In the US four ships are named after him and many towns and schools. There is an outdoor drama at Chillicothe in the summer for the last 44 years that has sold over 2.5 million tickets. It is listed as one of the top 100 attractions of North America and in 2015 it had 43,000 in attendance at an 1800 seat amphitheater.

July 18, 2017, Erie Street Cemetery, Cleveland: The Northeast Ohio DAR Chapters, Western Reserve Society SAR, Old Stone Church members, Cleveland Grays, and Peter Navarre Chapter Daughters of 1812 gathered after a ceremony at Pastor Aiken’s repaired monument, where a new marker was laid. Aiken was the first pastor of Old Stone Church on Cleveland's Public Square. Many grave markers had been vandalized in 2016, but are now repaired with the help of donations from these organizations. A delicious luncheon was held after the program at Old Stone Church.

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The 117th State Council meeting of the Ohio Society United States Daughters of 1812 was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by President Sunda Peters. The invocation was given by State Chaplain Doris Gorgas. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was led by Sarah Keeler. The Salute to the Flag of 1812 was led by Gloria Fast. The American’s Creed was led by Laverne Piatt. President Sunda Peters made welcoming remarks and introduced Honorary State Presidents Katherine Colburn and Susan Leininger. President Peters expressed appreciation to hostess chapters: Gen. Elijah Hill Wadsworth, Samuel Lewis, Jacob Stemple and Governor Thomas Kirker. She introduced the page, Sarah Keeler FADD. Joyce Vanatter was appointed Parliamentarian Pro-Tem.

Judy Baron, Credentials Chairman, presented the Credentials Report. Eight state officers, 9 chapter presidents, 9 delegates, and 8 alternates were present. A total of 31 individuals were in attendance. Deborah Marisch moved the Credentials Report be adopted; Joyce Vanatter seconded the motion; and the Credentials Report was adopted. The adoption of the Conference Rules as printed was moved by Sarah Keeler and seconded by Rolayne Kasmer. The motion was approved. President Peters declared the 117th State Council meeting open for business.

Minutes of the October 2016 meeting were published in the Star and Anchor. Approval of the minutes was moved by Susan Leininger and seconded by Anna Bristol. The motion was approved.

Reports of State Officers

State President Sunda Peters reported on the display table at the Ohio Genealogical Society Conference in Sandusky where 19 women signed intent to pursue joining U.S.D. 1812. Ohio daughters continue to locate and document gravesites of those who served during the War of 1812. The website can be searched for over 10,000 veterans and patriot and 2,000 photos. The Mansfield Blockhouse Volunteers formed REACH, a non-profit organization to raise funds for the project. Two local foundations provided funding totaling $30,000. The multiple steps of restoring the log cabin were described. Those attending the Council Meeting were invited to tour the blockhouse and log cabin after the Council meeting. The blockhouse and log cabin will be open for tours between 1 and 3 p.m. on weekends during the summer.

Vice President Sarah Keeler expressed appreciation for the opportunity of serving the unexpired term of Sharon Myers. She looks forward to continuing to serve the state society in future roles.

Chaplain Doris Gorgas reported two deaths of members who will be remembered at the Memorial Service on May 6, 2017. She encouraged chapters to send remembrance cards to 90 and 100-year-old members. She also encouraged chapters to invite youth groups to participate in grave marking ceremonies, parades, and the annual Battle of Lake Erie Celebration. She reported that a new metal cross was forged especially for the 1812 Daughters by a blacksmith at the Christian Waldschmidt Homestead in Milford, Ohio. The cross will be given to future chaplains to use in memorial

services.

Recording Secretary Carolyn Chapman prepared minutes of meetings for inclusion in the Star and Anchor and organized records from officers, chapters, and committee chairmen. She represented Ohio in the 124th Associate Council in Washington, DC in April 2016.

Corresponding Secretary Sherri Copeland’s report indicated that no activity had been requested in her role.

Treasurer Miriam Fetters presented a Treasurer’s Report for the period from March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2017. This 2-year report replaces the one given at last year’s State Council. Assets of the organization total $20,839.63. President Peters announced than an audit will be done following this meeting and prior to turning over the accounts to the new treasurer.

Registrar Kathleen Foust was not present and submitted no report.

Historian Marilyn Jarvis reported that five chapters sent her reports for 2016. She described several historical programs given at chapter meetings and anticipates several markings of veterans’ graves during the spring and summer of 2017.

Librarian Monica Karasek submitted a written report indicating that the Ohio Society donated $2 to the National Society U.S.D. 1812 Memorial Library and the Peter Navarre Chapter donated a book to this library. In addition, The Portage Trail-Commodore Perry Chapter donated a book to the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Curator Martha Herrnstein was present but had no report.

Reports of State Committee Chairmen

American Merchant Marine Library. Laura King was not present and had no report.

Budget and Finance. Marian Fetters presented her financial report as part of her officer’s report.

Constitution and Bylaws. Marilyn Jarvis reported that there was one remaining item for consideration on the table to be considered at the fall board meeting.

Correct Use of Flag. Carolyn Hilliard received reports from 12 chapters. She stated that 171 members fly their U.S. Flag on patriotic holidays and 46 members fly them every day. Madison McKinley Chapter placed 30 flags on veterans’ graves; ten chapters include a “flag minute” in their meetings. Scioto Valley Volunteers Chapter conducted a photo contest of flag displays and also mailed cards to members reminding them to fly their flag on June 14 for Flag Day.

Flag House and Star Spangled Banner Museum. Tonia Edwards was not present and had no report.

FADD. Sarah Keeler reported that Ohio has 15 FADDs from 8 chapters. The chapter with the most FADDs in the Commander William Wetmore chapter with four.

Fort McHenry. Tonia Edwards was not present and had no report.

Historical Landmarks. Betsie Goad was not present and

Ohio Society United States Daughters of 1812 - 117th State Council May 6, 2017 - Holiday Inn, Mansfield, Ohio

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had no report.

Insignia. Carol Meyers reported that 49 pieces of insignia with a total cost of $3,425 were ordered by Ohio members in 2016. At last year’s Council she had announced a contest for purchasing insignia by Ohio chapters. The chapter purchasing the most insignia in 2016 was Scioto Valley Volunteers ($1,452) and the runner up chapter was General Elijah Hill Wadsworth ($1,347). She stated that she had reported to the National Insignia Chairman in a timely fashion and asked that chapters continue to let her know of insignia purchases. President Peters presented awards to the winning chapters.

Junior Membership. The position of chairman for this committee was vacant.

Lineage and Historical Records. Martha Herrnstein had no report.

Markers & Grave Locations of 1812 Service Personnel. Deb Wilson was not present and had no report.

Membership. Joyce Vanatter reported a total of 299 members as of December 31, 2016. Eleven chapters submitted reports to her. She thanked volunteers who assisted at the Ohio Genealogical Society meeting in April.

Membership Certificates. Carrie Nelson was not present and had no report.

National Defense. Carolyn Chapman reported that chapters presented 27 medals and certificates to outstanding ROTC and JROTC cadets in 2016, an increase of 35% from 2015. Even more presentations are being made this spring. Eight gold medals to university ROTC cadets are being presented in 2017 in comparison with 4 gold medals in 2016 and none in 2015. With 60 JROTC programs in Ohio, cadets in 30 programs are being honored by U.S.D. 1812. Chapters are encouraged to focus on this avenue of supporting the young men and women who are the future of the U.S. military.

National Headquarters. Belinda Bowman-Shaefer was not present and had no report.

Newsletter and Star & Anchor. Susan Leininger reported that the Star & Anchor is e-mailed in the spring and fall to the approximately 270 members for which she has valid e-mail addresses. She encouraged members to check their “spam” folder if they do not seem to be receiving it and to contact her if the newsletter is still not being received. Chapters with members who do not use e-mail are encouraged to print copies of the Star & Anchor for them.

Patriotic Education. The position of chairman for this committee was vacant.

Printed Supplies. Janet Rhodebeck reported that letterhead stationery is available. She offered to use her calligraphy skills to assist chapters in making certificates for awards. Susan Leininger reported that she has National Society U.S.D. 1812 bags for sale for $30.

Public Relations. Terry Ray was not present and had no report.

Schools. Beverly Riggs was present but has experienced health issues preventing her from her usual activity. Two chapters, William Henry Harrison and Lucas Sullivant, submitted school reports to the recording secretary. These were read by President Peters.

Veterans/Rehabilitation. Connie Beebe was not present but sent her report which was read by Alice Schauss. Reported activities included marching in the Put-In-Bay parade in commemoration of the Battle of Lake Erie, presenting Hug Mugs and signed Christmas and birthday cards to veterans at Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky as well as making lap quilts for them. Members were involved in Wreaths Across America, hosted a Christmas party at the VA clinic, helped a local DAV locate veterans’ graves and held a food drive for veterans. Used stamps were collected and sent to veterans. “Thank a Veteran” cards were distributed. Countless hours and financial resources were donated to local VA medical centers, Valor Home in Lorain and Veterans Homes.

Yearbook. Sunda Peters reported that the computer file for the previous yearbook is in possession of Sarah Keeler. Susan Leininger encouraged chapters to submit change forms for members and officers during the summer or at least by September.

Spirit of 1812. Delores Ronzi was not present. Sarah Keeler announced that Terry Puffer Ray of the General Elijah Hill Wadsworth chapter was nominated for the Spirit of 1812 award. Terry was not present due to illness.

Reports of Special Committees

Credentials and Registration. Judy Baron thanked chapters who submitted credentials reports.

Electronic Communications. Susan Leininger reported that the scanning of older State Society scrapbooks is nearing completion. Scans will ultimately need to be converted into a format which can be utilized by volunteers to index the scrapbook contents. The Ohio Society’s War of 1812 online Graves Index has had over 2.5 million “hits” since it debuted in 2012. Members are encouraged to photograph graves and submit them to make the project more complete. President Peters reported that the latest version of Legacy is now linked to Find-A-Grave.

Old Fort Niagara. Anna Bristol was present but had no report.

St. Michael’s and All Angel’s Church. Monica Karasek was not present and submitted no report.

State President’s Project. Sunda Peters gave directions for finding the blockhouse and cabin. (She had described the project earlier in the meeting.)

Reports of Chapter Presidents

Peter Navarre #4 -- Deborah Marisch reported a total membership of 11, including one FADD, one junior member, one state officer, plus one associate member. Peter Navarre chapter has a website linked to the Ohio U.S.D 1812 website. The chapter presents 4 JROTC medals. Chapter members participate in Memorial Day parades in Bay Village and Lorain, the Memorial Day Ceremony in Lorain, and the wreath-laying at Perry Monument in Cleveland. In observance of the U.S.D. Quasquicentennial this year, the chapter will rededicate the marker placed in Fort Huntington Park by Commodore Perry Chapter in 1921. Peter Navarre Chapter has joined with other community organizations in the historic preservation of Cleveland’s Erie Street Cemetery where tombstones of War of 1812 veterans were vandalized. Chapter programs included field trips to the Lorain Valor Home for Veterans and the Cleveland Grays Museum. The

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chapter donated a book to the U.S.D. 1812 Library in memory of chapter member Lucy Moon. Members send stamps to veterans and box tops to U.S.D. 1812 supported schools. The chapter is celebrating 114 years of service.

Madison McKinley #42 – Debra Hinton was not presented but submitted a written report indicating that the chapter had one new member and several prospectives. The chapter presented a Flag Award with the Molly Stark Chapter DAC to a local Historical Society for the proper display of the American Flag. The chapter purchased a brick from the Stark County Parks to help fund a new park at the Molly Stark Historical Hospital Park and hosted a program with a parks speaker. The chapter made national donations to the National Headquarters Endowment Fund, the Library, the Museum, Maintenance and Operations, the President’s National Projects and educational historical projects. In addition to collecting toiletries, books, magazines and clothing to donate to veterans, members volunteer at the veterans’ clinic and donations are made to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Canton Veterans Christmas Party and the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. The chapter located a gravesite for an 1812 veteran and had it approved by National to place an official 1812 marker.

Portage Trail/Commodore Perry #110 – Carol Meyers was not present and no report was submitted.

Lucas Sullivant #158 – Carolyn Chapman reported that the chapter ended 2016 with 40 members including two juniors and two FADDs. The chapter gained five new members by application and welcomed two transfers. Star Spangled Banner Day was celebrated by printing 24 posters to distribute to teachers and librarians; 469 Star Spangled Banner bookmarks were printed and distributed to students. Chapter members participated in Operation Flag’s Memorial Day ceremonies at Clover Cemetery in Prairie Twp. of Franklin County and placed wreaths on graves of two veterans of the War of 1812. The chapter presented bronze JROTC medals to cadets at seven high schools and four gold ROTC medals to cadets in universities.

General William Henry Harrison #179 – Marjorie Smith was not present but reported that the chapter continues to meet four times a year with St. Clair Chapter, NSDAC, with two 1812 topics and 2 DAC topics each year. Programs included the Massacre at Fort Mims, Kentuckians in the War of 1812, the Battle at Bushy Run and an impersonation of ancestor Anna Symmes Harrison. The chapter participated in the OGS conference, the “Day with the Experts” at the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Library as well as the Patriot Fair. The chapter has 32 members. The chapter collects annual donations for the Cincinnati VA Hospital and the Star Spangled Banner House. Chapter members presented seven JROTC medals.

Governor Thomas Kirker #189 – Roxana Thompson McCoy was not present and no report was submitted.

Silverheels Trail/Mary Bird Lake #226 – Maryann Sudnick Gunderson reported that the chapter has 12 members and 3 prospective members. The chapter continues to meet 4 times a year officially and 2-3 more times as needed. A high tea was served in the home of Susanne Burchett and all participated in the women’s history 1812 presentation downloaded from the Daughters 1812 website by selecting a favorite historical woman and sharing her facts and achievements. The chapter

presented gold medals to two outstanding ROTC cadets at Ohio University, one each in Army and Air Force ROTC units.

Jacob Stemple #243 – Gloria Fast reported that the chapter has 18 members and holds five meetings each year. The first meeting of the year was held at Brumback Library in Van Wert. The program focused on Tecumseh. At this meeting, Gloria Fast was honored with The Spirit of 1812 Award for work done with the chapter and other local genealogical preservation efforts. A speaker series will be held on Sunday afternoons this summer at Fort Recovery State Museum in Mercer County. Copies of the speakers’ topics and schedule was provided.

Samuel Lewis #383 – Beverly Riggs was present but had no report.

Commander William Wetmore # 435 – Sandra Christopher reported that the chapter has 34 members, including 4 FADDs and 3 juniors. The first program in 2017 was on Dolly Madison. During each of the four meetings throughout the year, the chapter has a collection for Pets for Vets. A total of $200 was donated to this cause in 2016. Members participated in the Cuyahoga Falls Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony as well as Wreaths Across America at Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. The chapter developed an updated chapter brochure which provides prospective members with information about U.S.D. 1812. These are made available at a local library.

Scioto Valley Volunteers #451 – The chapter report prepared by Elizabeth Normand was presented by Carolyn Hilliard. The chapter has 24 members, including one FADD and has a prospective junior member and a prospective FADD. Four supplemental applications were approved. Nineteen members have obtained the St. Michael’s member certificates. Twenty one insignia were purchased. One hundred percent of chapter committee chairmen reports were submitted. The chapter’s primary fund raising project “Anchor of the Soul” pin has been successful with only 7 pins left in stock. Chapter members participated in two community craft bazaars to raise funds and promote the 1812 society. Local businesses have been supportive of the chapter with funds and flowers. A floral arrangement auctioned after the January meeting netted $34 for the American Merchant Marine Library association. The chapter has received positive response to a “Goodies for our Good and Brave” campaign to honor and support local law enforcement and first responders with a certificate of appreciation and light luncheon. The chapter conducted a financial/property audit for 2013-2016. The chapter presented two JROTC medals. Ceremonies at two graves of 1812 veterans were conducted in April and two more are scheduled for August.

Perry’s Victory #469 – Judy Baron reported that chapter members have made lap pads and filled mugs with personal hygiene items and candy for bingo at the Ohio Veterans Home. Members folded flags to be sent to active duty soldiers, collected books and personal items to be sent to soldiers and helped make picture books for the children’s hospital. They collected Christmas cards for active military and participated in Wreaths Across America. The chapter participated in the 4th of July parade and handed out flags to everyone. Members walked in the Perry’s Victory Parade held in Put-In-Bay to commemorate the Battle of Lake Erie

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each year.

Black Swamp #471 – Diane Altman reported that the chapter is located in Northwest Ohio. Led by chapter member Judy Cremean, the chapter toured the Maumee River Valley starting at Fort Defiance, traveled along the Erie Canal through Grand Rapids where they had lunch, visited the site of Fort Miami, and ended the tour at Fort Meigs. Even on a cold and rainy day, the ladies had a fun time. On May 27 and 28, the chapter will have a table representing U.S.D. 1812 at the First Siege of Fort Meigs.

General Elijah Hill Wadsworth #471 – Sarah Keeler reported that the members continue to distribute “Thank a Veteran” cards and get very positive responses from the veterans and their families. Chapter Treasurer Terry Ray has been electronically marking 1812 veterans’ graves on the Find-A-Grave website and plans to mark graves throughout Ashtabula Co., using markers obtained from the county Veterans Service Office. The chapter will have a grave marking ceremony for 1812 Veteran Benjamin Mastick, Sr. at Claridon Center Cemetery in Geauga Co. He is an ancestor of 2nd Vice President National Mary Webster Glenn who will be present for the ceremony. Other U.S.D. 1812 are invited to attend. The chapter will again sponsor a coloring contest for area grade schoolers in celebration of Star Spangled Banner Day.

James Madison #478 – Marilyn Jarvis reported that the chapter has 10 members, including 4 junior members. They gave two posters for Constitution Week, 1812 brochures to a genealogy class and awarded two JROTC medals and certificates. The chapter chairman for schools sent 260 box tops and 120 soup labels to Crossnore School. The chapter holds four meetings a year.

Old Business

Pennsylvania Archives are still in a box at OGS in Mansfield. They will need to be addressed by future officers. Membership table at the OGS Conference was successful. Next year’s conference is in Columbus at The Hyatt.

New Business President Peters thanked the hostess chapters for this council meeting: Samuel Lewis, Gov. Thomas Kirker, and Gen. Elijah Hill Wadsworth.

President Peters invited a motion to endorse Susan Leininger for 3rd Vice President National. Moved by Carolyn Hilliard and seconded by Doris Gorgas. The vote for endorsement was unanimous. The Ohio Society is proud to endorse Susan Leininger as 3rd Vice President National.

Susan Leininger called attention to the changes in National Bylaws to be published in the National Newsletter. There is a new life member opportunity for $400 for members age 65 and older. There is also a new life member pin. Application fees will go up $6 from $48 to $54 and supplemental fees will also increase by $5. The new application form will not require the signature of the state president. New standing rules were also passed.

Ms. Leininger conveyed to President Peters awards that the Ohio Society received at the 2017 Associate Council Meeting. These awards, along with awards received at the 2016 Associate Council, were presented by President Peters: 2014 to Betty Graybill for 100% State of Ohio achieving 100% filing 990-N e-postcard with the IRS in 2014

2016 - Ohio State Society – Category 5 1st Place Patriotic Education – State Awards 1st Place State Electronic Communications Report 1st Place State with Most Spirit of 1812 Awards 1st Place News-Letters – State & Chapters – State & Anchor 2nd Place Best History Report 3rd Place Best State or Chapter Yearbook to Lucas Sullivant Chapter 3rd Place Scrapbook – Elizabeth Normand, Scioto Valley Volunteers Ohio State Society – 11% -- 2nd Place Percentage Increase in Membership 3rd Place 1 Ancestor Plate + Report Ohio State Society 6th Place - $3,839.75 - Purchase of Insignia & President National Project Both 2016 and 2017 Ohio State Society received a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Support for the Preservation of St. Michaels and All Angels Church, Princetown, England 2017 - Ohio State Society -- Category 5 Membership - Increase of 15 new members 1st place – Spirit of 1812 1st Place – Comfort Items for Veterans 2nd Place – Most JROTC/ROTC Medals Awards Ohio State Society -- National Defense State Chairman Report Ohio State Society – USD 1812 Museum 2017 Awards to Chapters or Individuals 1st Place Most Insignia during 2016 – Scioto Valley Volunteers 1st Place Best State or Chapter Yearbook – Commander William Wetmore 1st Place Spirit of 1812 Award – Jacob Stemple 2nd Place Most Insignia during 2016 – General Elijah Hill Wadsworth 3nd Place Scrapbook – Scioto Valley Volunteers 3rd Place Best Public Relations Report – General Elijah Hill Wadsworth 3rd Place Category 5 – Promotion of Patriotic Education - Commander William Wetmore Spirit of 1812 Award given to Terry Ray by General Elijah Hill Wadsworth Most FADDs – Commander William Wetmore 1812 Era Newspapers Committee – Susan Leininger

State Awards: Traveling Madge Sullivant Gavel to Samuel Lewis Chapter for highest % of members attending State Council Traveling Mary Beach Bidwell Gavel to Perry’s Victory Chapter for highest % of non-hostess chapters attending Traveling Baby in Basket to Lucas Sullivant Chapter for most new members in 2016 The traveling miniature American Girl Doll will be awarded at the fall board meeting after criteria are determined.

Announcements Put In Bay Parade – near September 10 Fall Board Meeting – In October, date to be announced

Report of Nominating Committee In the absence of Chairman Jean Muetzel, the report was read from the Star and Anchor. Nominated were President, Susan Leininger of Lucas Sullivant Chapter First Vice President, Sarah Keeler of (continued, page 12 )

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Have you seen our online index to the Ohio grave locations of War of 1812 veterans and patriots? This project is still a work-in-progress, with information on over 10,000 veterans. If you know of any 1812 veterans buried in Ohio who are not listed, please let us know! All submissions and updates are most welcome!! http://www.ohiodaughters1812.org/graveindex

2017-18 Dates to Remember

September 9: Perry’s Monument Historic Weekend Parade. Contact Susan Leininger for details.

September 23: James Madison Chapter Luncheon with State Senator Robert Hackett. Contact Marilyn Jarvis for details and reservations.

October 8-10: National Board of Directors Meeting and tour, Washington, D.C.

October 28: Ohio Society U.S.D. 1812 meeting at the Der Dutchman Restaurant, Bellville

November 1: Chapter contributions for National projects are due to State Treasurer

November 15: Deadline for submissions for the February national News-Letter

January 15, 2018: Deadline for submissions to the February Star and Anchor

February 1: Chapter chairmen reports are due to state chairmen

March 1: State chairmen reports are due to Chairmen National

March 10: 118th Ohio State Council, Worthington March 15: Deadline ~ Annual written reports of

Officers National, Chairmen National, and State Presidents are due.

April 5-8: 126th Associate Council, Washington, D.C. September 8: Perry’s Monument Historic Weekend

Parade.

State Council minutes, continued from page 11

General Elijah Hill Wadsworth Chapter Second Vice President, Doris Gorgas of Peter Navarre Chapter Chaplain, Betsie Goad of Lucas Sullivant Chapter Recording Secretary, Mary Crist of Scioto Valley Volunteers Chapter Corresponding Secretary, Beth Normand of Scioto Valley Volunteers Chapter Treasurer, Carolyn Chapman of Lucas Sullivant Chapter Registrar, Kathy Foust of Jacob Stemple Chapter Historian, Marilyn Jarvis of James Madison Chapter Librarian, Alice Schauss of Perry’s Victory Chapter Curator, Maryann Gunderson of Silverheels Trail/Mary Bird Lake Chapter

President Peters invited nominations from the floor. There being none, she asked for a motion to approve the slate as presented by the Nominating Committee. Charlene Hawk of the Jacob Stemple Chapter moved the acceptance of the slate of nominees. The motion was seconded by Linda Cottrill of the Lucas Sullivant Chapter. The motion was approved, electing the slate of officers.

The benediction was given by Chaplain Doris Gorgas. President Peters adjourned the meeting and invited the Susan Leininger to hold an Officers’ Club meeting.

The Memorial Service was conducted by Chaplain Doris Gorgas with the assistance of Page Sarah Keeler. The departed sisters honored in the memorial service were Annella Carrie (Anne) Pash of Commander William Wetmore Chapter and Barbara Thatcher Williams of Portage Trail/Commodore Perry Chapter.

Lunch followed the Memorial Service. Following lunch, the newly elected officers were installed by outgoing president Sunda Peters.

Carolyn H. Chapman Recording Secretary