The History of Genesee County, MI
Chapter XXIV
Daughters of the American Revolution

Online Edition by Holice, Deb & Clayton

 

DAUGHTER OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

Genesee Chapter No. 352, Daughters of the American Revolution, was organized at the home of Mrs. Harriet P. Thompson, December 27, 1897, with a membership of eighteen. This order, which claims to be the largest national organization of women, has for its object the promotion of patriotism and to arouse an interest in and preserve historic landmarks. The local chapter has had small opportunity work on the latter park of its objects, but has contributed to local philanthropic work and assisted in the erection, in Washington, D. C., of Memorial Continental Hall, in honor of Revolutionary heroes. The Daughters of the American Revolution has a membership of thirty-five and the meetings are held at the homes, the second Thursday in the month. 

 

The officers are:

Regent

Mrs. George Pomeroy

First Vice-Regent

Mrs. D. D. Aitken

Second Vice-Regent

Mrs. Harry Demorest

Treasurer

Mrs. H. H. Stewart

Secretary

Mrs. M. S. Keeney

Historian

Mrs. E. D. Black

Registrar

Miss Elwood

 

History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions
by Edwin O. Wood, LL.D, President Michigan Historical Commission, 1916

Transcribed by Holice B. Young

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