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A Message from the Tennessee State President : My theme as Tennessee State President is "Families Like Trees Gain Strength From Their Roots" I have challenged each member in the State Society to write their own family history and to be sure to include human interest stories along with names, dates and places and have asked that when a person writes their family history, to donate it to their local library. Marking and Preservation of Historic Sites, Contributions
to Scholarship Funds, Local, State and Libraries and Veterans Service
are my other goals for this administration. Organization of the Tennessee State Society: Tennessee Society CDXVIIC was organized in Chattanooga on 17 January, 1956, with a charter membership of sixty, fifty new members and ten transfer members. Three national officers and five Alabama state officers took part in the formalities. President General, Mrs. French B. Harrington, installed the first elected officers. Tennessee has twelve chapters. They are: Capt. Charles Barham, Paris - organized December 8,1979; President, Mrs. Ansil Boals Capt. Thomas Carter, Knoxville - organized February 3,1971; President, Mrs. Thomas R. Miller Chucaqua, Memphis - organized May 21,1960; President, Mrs. Carolyn Stricklin Clarendon, Franklin - organized July 21,1960; President, Mrs. Ernest T. Logan Col. George Eskridge, Martin - organized May 28,1983; President, Mrs. Joyce M. Haworth John Madison, Jackson - organized November 13, 2004; President, Mrs. Frederick Birmingham John Ogle, Sevierville - organized February 18,1996; President, Mrs. Billy C. Allen Katherine Marbury Scott, Johnson City - organized May 22, 1976; President, Mrs. George Sells Prudhomme Fort, Chattanooga - organized September 22, 1960; President, Mrs. Albert Hicks Rev. Henry Smith, Memphis - organized August 28, 1981; President, Mrs. Andrew Stanley Sir Hugh Bullocke, Trenton - organized April 3, 1999; President, Mrs. Margaret Nutt Thomas Lygon, Nashville - organized September 27, 1986; President, Mrs. James Bunch
The Tennessee dames are: achievers, conscientious, dedicated, efficient, gracious, honorable, influential, leaders, responsible and zealous. Tennessee Past National Officers: Living Past National Chairmen;
Mrs. H. Ansil Boals, Capt Charles Barham Chapter
1991-1992
Society Calendar of Events: 24 August 2005 - State Board Meeting - Holiday Inn, Manchester, TN 9 March 2006- 50th Annual Conference - Holiday
Inn, Knoxville, TN
Chucaqua Chapter is planning a Grave Marking Ceremony for Mrs. Ralph Noyes, who died this spring, probably the last of September 2005 in Ripley, TN. The Prudhomme Fort Chapter of Chattanooga on April 24, 2004 dedicated the grave marker on the grave of Maud Calloway Hays, Organizing Tennessee State President. The marker was accepted by Mrs. Hays, son, Mr. Don C. Hays. Mrs. James G. Roberts, Tennessee State President, presided. Others participating in the ceremony were Mrs. James Johnston, President General, Mrs. H.E. Cantrell, Historian General, Mrs. Ansil Boals, State Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Ernest Berger, State Historian, Mrs. Thomas Wood, State First Vice President, Mrs. LaVonne Jolley, Honorary State President and Mrs. Carolyn Stricklin, State Treasurer. Chucaqua Chapter Grave Marking for Annye Lillian Hammond McDonald was held Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at St. John Episcopal Church Cemetery in Memphis. Chucaqua and other historical and patriotic groups took part in this marking. A reception followed in the Parish Hall of the church. The Captain Charles Barham Chapter dedicated a marker on Sunnyside School in Henry County, TN on October 23, 2004. This was the last one room schoolhouse in Henry County. Mr. Dale Bell bought the property and restored the schoolhouse to its' original state and he has invited groups or organizations to hold their meetings there. The outside of the building is restored ot its original material and a large school bell is on the tip top of the roof. Inside are blackboards, black pot-bellied stove, school desks, old lunch boxes, presidents' pictures, kerosene lamps, a piano and other fixtures of the original school. Mrs. James G. Roberts, TN State President and Mrs. H.E. Cantrell, Historian General, attended this marking and took part in the ceremonies. Chucaqua Chapter placed an historical maraker on Sigler Cemetery, located near Independence and Ward Road in Millington Shelby Forest area of Shelby Co, TN on Sunday November 14, 2003. State President, Mrs. James G. Roberts attended. The cemetery was donated in 1855 by William and Nancy Sigler. The oldest grave was that of Martha M.C. Sigler, who died in 1859. December 20-21,2002 -four sites- marked by TN State
President-Dr. Martha N. Bradley Chucaqua Chapter Grave Marking for Julia Frances Ballard Bruch was held November 3, 2002. November 4, 2001- TN State President -Dr. Martha N. Bradley attended. Clay Hill United Methodist Church, Lewisburg, TN marked by Sir Hugh Bullocke Chapter. Chapter President, Mrs. Charles T. Moore presided. Mrs. Amelia Armstrong, chapter first vice president; Mrs. Jack Nelson chaplain; Mary Margaret Moore, historian plus various members attended this marking. May 7, 2000 - TN State President-Mrs. LaVonne C. Jolley. Prudhomme Fort Chapter marked Brown's Ferry Tavern-which was significant in Indian, Colonial, and Civil War times and is located near the Tennessee River within sight of the last Battle of the American Revolution and the Civil War Battle of Lookout Mountain. A tour of the grounds and Tavern followed refreshments served in an adjoining cabin used by the owner, Joan Franks, to demonstrate hearth cooking. Attending were: Third Vice-President General, Mrs. Mary Johnston, Hon. Organizing Sec. General, Mrs. Chick Anderson, and Chapter President and State Historic Sites Chairman, Mrs. Joan Hanks; Mrs. James G. Roberts State 151 Vice President plus many other state officials and chapter members. November 5, 2000 - TN State President-Mrs. LaVonne C. Jolley. Rembert Place, built in 1844, located on the oldest continuing farm in Shelby County; Seven Hills Plantation, dating from 1821 in the same family. Attending was assistant Registrar General, Mrs. Paul Frost of AK & AR State Treas. Mrs. Jerry Stone, TN State Cor. Sec.-Marlene Wilkinson with 30 in attendance. Homeowners - Robert & Dr. Beth Goforth. St. Anne's Church had its beginnings on the grounds of the plantation in the early 1800' s. Site marked by Chucaqua Chapter, Memphis, TN. April 18, 1999 Thomas Lygon Chapter Marked Woman's Club of Nashville. The Woman's Club was so chosen for their outstanding contributions and commitments to the community and for their preservation and protection of their historic club building. Attending were Hon.. State President & Hon. National Officer-Mrs. J. Leith Potter; TN State President-Mrs. La Vonne Jolley; Chapter Registrar-Mrs. Benjamin King; Mrs. Helen Winsett, incoming Chapter President and Hon. State President & Hon. National Officer Mrs. Joseph C. Ross. May 22, 1999. Rev. Henry Smith Chapter Marked Greenlevel House in Collierville. TN. Greenlevel (circa 1830) was purchased by Dr. Virginus Leake, a philanthropist in 1850. During the War Between the States it served as a hospital where 119 wounded soldiers were treated after the Battle of Shiloh. Dr. Leake was elected to the State Senate in 1872. Greenlevel was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in March 1987. The ante-bellum two story home has a two story central plan with a portico supported by four octagonal columns. The windows have triangular lintels and the doors have sidelights and transoms. Chapter President-Mrs. Janie Haynes presided. Mrs. Alan Babin introduced Hon. Librarian Gen. NSCDXVIIC, Mrs. William Osceola Gordon, chapter Historic Marker Chairman. Mrs. James G. Roberts, state rec. sec. unveiled the plaque; The honored guest were: Hon. Vice President General-Mrs. Loy (Helen) Hudson and her husband, Dr. Loy Hudson. Many chapter members were in attendance. June 5, 1999- Capt. Barham Chapter-Mrs. Robert Sylvester-Chapter President. The Paris City Cemetery, Ruff Street, Paris, TN was marked by this chapter. The Wrought Iron Fence was completed and painted, monuments repaired and straightened.New Paris City Cemetery sign was installed on posts donated by Helener Kane Currier, from the Jo1m Wesley Crockett Home, son of Davy Crockett. Hon. TN State President, Mrs. H. Ansil Boals, presided. Greetings were brought by Hon. State President, Mrs. H. E. Cantrell. Mrs. Thomas Wood, State Chairman of Historical Markings, gave the significance of the marking ceremony. Honored guest were: Hon. Pres. General, Mrs. Harmon Gardner; Hon. AL State Presidents- Mrs. Judson Gary, and Mrs. David Anderson; and AL State President, Mrs. Ray Van Orden. Chucaqua Chapter Grave Marking for Dorothy McCaslin was held October 25, 1998. October 16. 1999-Rev. Henry Smith Chapter - Memphis marked Stratton Owen House in Collierville, TN. TN State President was Mrs. La Vonne C. Jolley. Dr. A. S. Stratton of Massachusetts came to Como, MS and graduated from the Memphis Medical College in 1848. Soon after, he moved to Collierville and built the two story Greek Revival House. The Chapter President, Mrs. Janie Haynes presided. The Chapter VP, Mrs. Alan Babin, introduced-Hon. Vice Pres. Gen. & Hon. TN State Pres.- Mrs. William Osceola Gordon. Hon. State Pres.-Mrs. H. E. Cantrell brought greetings; TN State Cor. Sec. -Mrs. Edward Wilkinson, introduced State VP, Mrs. James G. Roberts, unveiled the marker. The owners Mr. and Mrs. Jack Owen accepted the marker and gave a brief history of their home. September 19, 1998-four sites marked by Clarendon
Chapter-Murfreesboro September 12, 1998-Capt. Charles Barham Chapter marked the home built by Peter J. Swink Chapter President-Mrs. Robert Sylvester; TN State President-Mrs. Harvey E. Cantrell. This home was an INN and the fIrst stagecoach stop between Memphis and Nashville; and the first windmill in Madison County was on this property (1838). It is located 8 1/2 miles south of Jackson, TN on Hwy. 18 (#2034). Current owners Leola & Robert A. Cummings of Bemis, TN. October 25, 1998 Chucaqua placed a grave marker at Memorial Park Cemetery for Past President, Mrs. Dorothy McCaslin. State President, Mrs. H.E. Cantrell attended along with family and members of the Chucaqua chapter. November 22, 1998-Capt. Charles Barham Chapter marked the Bemis United Methodist Church, Chapter President-Mrs. Robert Sylvester; TN State President-Mrs. Harvey E. Cantrell The church was celebrating its 90th year, having been built in 1908 by J. M. Bemis, owner of Bemis Bag Company. All material for this church were shipped from Boston, MA and it was all put together without any nails. The historical plaque was dedicated to the memory of Rev. & Mrs. William O. Stone. Rev. Stone served this church 192-1930. Mrs. Robert Sylvester & Mrs. Daniel Anderson are daughters of Rev. and Mrs. Stone. Honored guest: Mrs. James E. Johnston, Organizing Secretary General and Mrs. Chic Anderson, Past Organizing Secretary General, attended from Alabama. TN State President, Mrs. Cantrell brought greetings. State Chairman of Marking & Preservations of Historic Sites, Mrs. Thomas Wood, gave significance of the historical marking. Mrs. J. D. Stanfill, Bemis Church historian, presented the history of the church. Others attending were: State Rec. Sec.-Mrs. James G. Roberts & Hon. State President-Mrs. Ansil Boals. Mr. Charles Farmer, Mayor of Jackson, TN, extended greetings from the city of Jackson. December 13, 1998-Clardenon Chapter marked the Pisgah United Methodist Church in the Plant Community. New Johnsonville. Tennessee- This Church built in 1889 in Humphrey's County has served its people for over 100 years. Chapter President, Mrs. James G. Roberts, gave the welcome. Patriotic exercises were led by Mrs. Robert Sylvester, of Jackson, TN. The invocation was given by Hon. TN State President, Mrs. Ansil Boals. Greetings were brought by Organizing Sec. General, Mrs. Mary Johnston, of Athens, AL and TN State President, Mrs. H. E. Cantrell. State Chairman, Mrs. Thomas C. Wood of Paris, TN gave the significance of historical marking. Lydia Corbitt presented the history of the Pisgah United Methodist Church. Two individuals who worked diligently were Rev. J. R. Harris, who was the first pastor and Charles G. Plant. There were about 25 charter members on the roll of the opening worship service. There have been 45 pastors. Present enrollment of 115. Mrs. Cantrell & Mrs. Johnston unveiled the marker. There were over 100 people in attendance. December 13, 1998-Clarendon Chapter marked the Warren-Cooley-Poyner House 1880 Chapter President-Mrs. James G. Roberts presided. Organizing Sec. General, Mrs. James E. Johnston, and TN State President, Mrs. Harvey E. Cantrell brought greetings. Due to rainy weather the history of the house was given at the Pisgah United Methodist Church by William Poyner, who was the great, great, great grandson of Eaton Morrow Cooley and son of owners- Mr. & Mrs. Knox Poyner, 4576 Old State Rd., Rt. 1; New Johnsonville, TN. The house was built in 1880 and owned by Zack Warren. Dr. J. T. and Mary Lou Cooley bought the house from Zack. In 1894 Dr. Cooley sold the land to his sister Eudora Cooley who sold the land to Eudora Jane Cooley and heirs. In 1951 Knox and Roberta Plant Poyner married. They lived at the original homeplace. They had five children, all raised at the same homeplace. All of the house is the same except where the dogtrot was located. It was later closed in for a dining room. November 6, 1997- Clarendon Chapter-marked Andrew Scott Home-owners Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Wendt Chapter President-Mrs. James G. Roberts gave the welcome. Greetings were brought by Organizing Sec. General, Mrs. James E. Johnston and TN State President, Mrs. Harvey E. Cantrell. James Scott of Shelbyville, great, great, grandson of Andrew Scott, gave the history of the house and family. In 1817 Scott purchased 60 acres of land for $500 as a building site for this house. The house was built between 1818-1821. The structural walls are three bricks thick. The palladium style consists of a two-story center section with single story wings on each side. Additions were made to the back of the house in the 1800's and the 1940's on the north and east sides. Andrew Scott lived in the house until his death in 1870. He and his wife Mary Doaks Matthew had fourteen children, eleven boys and three girls.- The house experienced rapid deterioration through the years as different Scott families moved in and out and as it also became rental property. In 1991 Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wendt, Culleoka, Tennessee purchased the house and began its restoration. A beautiful home today. The home was placed in the National and TN Register of Historic Places in September 1995. It is pictured in "Architecture of the Old South: Kentucky and Tennessee by Mills Lane September 14, 1996- Capt. Charles Barham Chapter marked Paris-Henry Co. Heritage Center Paris, TN. TN State President. Mrs. H. Ansil Boals This magnificent building was the home of Col. O. C. Barton. He imported a stone Cutter from Italy to do the elaborate stone work and an artist from St. Louis to paint the frescoes. The interior has its original mahogany and walnut woodwork, mantled, marble entry floors and stained glass windows. It was given by Henry Co. to the Heritage Center in 1988. The goal of the center, a teaching museum for local history, is to "Preserve the Landmarks" of the county, and to enhance the present and future for all generations of the county. TN State President, Mrs. H. Ansil Boals presided. Greeting was given by National Chairman of Marking and Preservation of Historic Sites-Mrs. H. E. Cantrell. Mrs. Thomas Wood, state chairman of Historical Markers gave the significance of the marking. Others who took part in the ceremony were: Mrs. Charles Stiles, Music Chairman; Mrs. Kenneth Woods, State Insignia Chairman; Mrs. Bob East, Rec. Sec. Mrs. J. G. Roberts, state PR chairman. Mrs. Edward Laird, State Chairman Genealogical Queries, and Mrs. Oscar Harris, insignia chairman. There were many other state members and local town people in attendance. June 8, 1995 Prudhomme Fort Chapter placed a beautiful granite marker at the Old Brainerd Cemetery located in Chattanooga, TN. TN State President, Mrs. H. Ansil Boals March 29 1995- TN State President Mrs. Joseph C. Ross placed a historic marker at the First Female Academy in the South, Fisk Female Academy (1806) at Hilham, TN on the grounds on the present elementary school. It was a fitting tribute to honor Moses Fisk, a Dartmouth graduate and pioneer educator of Tennessee who founded the Academy. Attending were: Hon. State Presidents Mrs. La Vonne Jolley and Mrs. J. Leith Potter plus other dignitaries from various societies. Plus Fisk great-grandchildren Mrs. Jane Yates, Mrs. Sarah Brumfield, & Mrs. Marie Speck. Also present was Mr. Herbert Harper, Ex. Director of the Tennessee Historical Commission who funded the marker. There were over 300 in attendance. The featured speaker was Mr. Tim Barlow of Columbia, SC, a descendant who had written the book "The Life and Writings of Moses Fisk." The Captain Charles Barham Chapter dedicated a marker on October 28, 1988 on the home of a former Tennessee Governor, Governor James D. Porter, at 407 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN. This house was build in 1848 by Thomas W. Crawford. Bricks for the house were made by slave labor on the site. Mr. Porter was a member of the General Assembly in 1859 and later served the Confederacy as Chief of Staff to General B.F. Cheatham. He was Governor of Tennessee 1875-1879, Preisdent of the N.C. and St.L. Railroad 1880-1884 and minister to Chili in 1892. His funeral was held on the grounds of the home due to the large number of people attending. Mrs. LaVonne Jolley, State President, presented the marker at the Porter home to Dr. John Van Dyck, present owner of the home. Mrs. Kenneth Woods was President of the Captain Charles Barham Chapter and Mrs. Allen, State Chairman of Marking and Preservation of Historic Sites, unveiled the marker. The Clarendon Chapter placed a marker on Oak Hall, November 19, 1988. The home is located on Wilson Pike in Willimason County. It was built in 1845 by James Hazard Wilson, who had come to this country from Ireland. The home is made of bricks made on the plantation and poplar wood grown there. Inside the entrance hall there is a free standing spiral staircase leading to the third floor ballroom. During the Civil War, when Union forces moved into the area, Franklin Wilson blindfolded and led his prized thooroughbred horses to the third floor where they remained until the danger had passed. It is listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Taking part in the ceremony were Mrs. Ruth Johnson, Clarendon Chapter President, Mrs. Marguerite Rippey, State Chairman of Marking and Preservation of Historic Sites, Mrs. Thomas Wood, State Museum Chairman and Mr. and Mrs. James P. Wilson III, present owners of the home. The Colonel George Eskridge Chapter in Martin dedicated a marker of IVANDALE May 30, 1987. The Queen Ann Style House was built by Dr. Charles M. Sebastian. It was names for Dr. Sebastain's son. Dr. Sebastian and his family lived at this location on McCombs Street in Martin both before and after the Martin Yellow Fever Epidemic in 1878. Dr. Sebastian was only 28 years old when the Yellow Fever epidemic hit the town's population of about 710 people. The only other doctor in the town was old and he left when the epidemic hit. Dr. Sebastian worked day and night and saved many lives. He was one of the first physicians to relate the cause of the disease to insects. It was some years later that Dr. Walter Reed proved the theory that mosquitoes carried the disease. Chapter president, Mrs. William Carpenter presided. The Marking Chairmen were Mrs. Hendon Wright and Mrs. Charles Miles III. June 14, 1987 - A CDXXVIIC marker was placed on the grave of Mrs. Hilda Keller Burrow in historical Bethlehnem Cemetery in Henning, TN by Chucaqua Chapter. Those participating were Ann McDonald, Roberta Evans and Kitty Noyes The Clarendon Chapter on September 16, 1987 dedicaded a marker in Williamson County on the old stone wall surrounding the Andrew Crockett Cemetery. Across the road from the cemetery was the first forge in that part of the country, where guns and ammunition were made for use in the War of 1812. A large number of the Crockett family attended along with members of the Clarendon Chapter, including Mrs. Ruth Johnson, Chapter President, Mrs. Allen Rippey, State Chairman of Marking and Preservation of Historic Sites and Mrs. Mary Sue Renetgar, Chaplain. Mr. J. Vaulx Crockett, a Nashville Attorney and a descendent of Andrew Crockett, delivered the address. The Captain Charles Barham Chapter dedicated three
markers on June 9, 1986. The first was the Clement Log Cabin, which
was built in 1823. It had been restored to its' original state by
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Laird when they moved it to their property.
It is the oldest log cabin still standing in the county. It is used
as a museum to preserve Henry County History. Mrs. Laird is a charter
member of this chapter. June 23, 1986 - Chucaqua "grave marking" for Mrs. Willie Pearl Fowler in Somerville, with Ann McDonald, Roberta Evans and Kitty Noyes participating. She was a Chucaqua member and a charter member of the Tennessee State Society. A magnolia, for which her home had been named, was placed on her grave. The Captain Charles Barham Chapter placed a marker on the St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jackson, TN September 13, 1986. It is one of the oldest existing churches in West Tennessee. The lot was purchased in 1844 for $450 and a small frame church was build. In 1853, the building, pews and chancel were finished and consecrated. The Alter Cross and Alms Basin were presented by Bishop Quintard. In 1867, when he went to England to attend a Bishop's Council, they were presented to him by the Duchess of Trek. In 1870 Jefferson Deavi delivered his first address after his release from prison to members of St. Luke's. Mrs. John N. McCutchen was President of this chapter and led this service. Other chapter members attending were Mrs. Ansil Boals, Organizing Chapter President, Mrs. Bob East, Mrs. Kenneth Woods, Mrs. Charles Cary, Mrs. Emery Bland, Mrs. W.O. Gordon, Mrs. Robert Watkins and Mrs. Thomas Wood. The Prudhomme Forte chapter placed a marker on "The Little Owl Village Cemetery" in Aubudon Acres, Chattanooga, TN on OCtober 26, 1986. This was done in conjunction with the Audubon Society. Present were Mrs. Robert Brown of Nashville, President of Tennessee Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, Mrs. LaVonne Jolley, First Vice President. Mrs. Willilam Jones State Chairman of Marking and Preservation of Historical Sites was in charge of the ceremony. June 30, 1977 - The Chucaqua Organizing President, Mrs. Robert McCallen died. A special committee was appointed to select a suitable memorial. They recommended the purchase of a CDXVIIC grave marker. November 6, 1965 - The State Society met in Memphis and dedicated a State Marker in DeSota Park with Judge L.K.Bejach giving the address. The Prudhonne Fort Chapter on August 20, 1964 dedicated a marker placed at DeSota Park in Chattanooga in memory of the first white settlement on the Mississippi River. In 1682, LaSalle with a commission from the King of France, Louis XIV, stopped at the first Chickasaw Bluff and built a fort called Prudhomme, the first white man's lodgements in the limits of the present state of Tennessee. The Captain Charles Barham Chapter has dedicated
grave markers for three charter members, Malissa Wilson Humphreys,
Maplewood Cemetery in Paris, TN, Kate Dill Morgan and Elizabeth
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