Volume XXXVIII No. 3 September 2012

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

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Dear Ohio Daughters,

What a summer it has been! June 18, 2012 marked the Bicentennial of the United States’ declaration of war against England, and many months of preparations went into all of the commemorative events planned in Ohio for that date. The State of Ohio Bicentennial Commission provided Star Spangled Banner flags for all of the counties in the state, and volunteers – many Daughters included – helped coordinate the flag ceremonies and bell ringings across Ohio. This was a wonderful kickoff to the Bicentennial celebration! Photographs from some of the county and community events in which Ohio Daughters took part are included later in this newsletter.

Much has happened since our 1812 State Council in March. At April’s Associate Council in Washington, D.C., I was privileged to receive award certificates presented for the efforts of our members, chapters, and State Society. On behalf of the Ohio Society, I was especially delighted to receive recognition for the largest membership growth in our division! What a tremendous accomplishment! Many thanks to our hard-working registrars and members - our State Registrar’s goal of 200 members by the end of this administration is definitely in sight!

Work continues on our state project, updating the grave locations of War of 1812 veterans and patriots buried in Ohio. Last March, when project chairman Sunda Peters reported that we had approximately 4,600 individuals documented in our database, I thought that proof-reading the compiled information would be our major remaining effort. However, because of the dedicated work of some of our Daughters and their family members, we have since added over 1,200 new veterans to our records!

If you have not yet seen our online index to veterans buried in Ohio, please take a moment to do so – I think you will be amazed at the undertaking involved. This index is located at http://www.ohiodaughters1812.org/graveindex. And if you have an 1812 ancestor or relative who was buried in Ohio, please look over the online information to make sure that it is correct. The data collection on this project started with grave location forms prepared by Ohio Daughters in the 1930s through 1987; in some cases, additional information has since come to light on these veterans and patriots.

There are still many opportunities to become involved with this project. Our index shows that some of our Ohio counties boast only a few veterans … undoubtedly there are more veterans who have not yet been documented. Information in each county’s WPA veteran grave registrations or in the WPA cemetery maps, generally available in County Recorder offices, may yield

additional clues to these veterans. Genealogical Society compilations and cemetery books also may hold additional information. If you live in or near one of these potentially “under-documented” counties, would you please consider assisting in this graves index project by doing a little research?

Or perhaps you live near one of your county’s older cemeteries? You may have noticed that tombstone photos for veterans in several Ohio counties are now included in our online index. While the updated book will contain only printed information on each veteran – no photos – the online index is greatly enhanced by the cemetery and tombstone photos that have been included. Non-members have also contributed to our site, and a student working on his Eagle Scout project is coordinating efforts in one of our counties as well. If you like to use a camera, would you please consider taking some digital photos of veteran tombstones in a nearby cemetery or county?

We should be proud of what we have accomplished so far this bicentennial year. I am looking forward to our Society’s activities and the commemorative events in the coming year! Please make plans to attend our March 2013 State Council, when we host U.S.D. 1812 President National, Virginia Apyar.

In 1812 friendship and service, Susan Leininger, State President

State President’s Message

U.S.D. 1812/DAC State Board Meetings Saturday, October 27, 2012

Troyer’s Dutch Heritage Restaurant 720 State Route 97 W., Bellville

Exit 165 on I-71

1812: Board meeting, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (please note change in starting time) Lunch: 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. 1812 and DAC members Cost: $18.50 Includes luncheon buffet, salad bar, pie, beverage, gratuity Please make your check payable to “Ohio Society DAC” and mail to: Betty Graybill 3835 21st Street NW Canton, OH 44708-2323 (330) 479-0317 steelmanntg@yahoo.com Reservations deadline: October 15, 2012 DAC: Board meeting, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

All Daughters are welcome at the 1812 Board Meeting

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OPENING

The meeting was called to order by State President Susan Leininger at 9:03 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, Mansfield, Ohio.

Opening exercises were as follows: Invocation The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America National Anthem The Salute to the Flag of 1812 The American’s Creed

State President Leininger welcomed Honorary State Presidents Marjorie Mann, Sunda Peters, and Gwen Wallet. She thanked Hostess Chapters Madison McKinley and Portage Trail/Commodore Perry.

Due to a conflict in schedules, one committee chairman reported prior to the official opening of the Council.

Ohio Soldiers Burials Database Project – Sunda Peters This list of veterans buried in Ohio was last updated in 1987. The Ohio Soldiers Burials Database currently contains 4685 soldiers. Many thanks to Martha Herrnstein, Sheryl Courtney, and Gay Anderson for entering the data. Gladys Donson, Gloria Fast, and Sharon Myers, among others, provided information from their parts of the state. Sunda also found lists of soldiers’ burials when processing the Ohio Records and Pioneer Families (OGS). Craig Brown, Columbiana Co. Recorder, has a box of veteran burial information we need to pick up.

A copy of the database has been given to Susan Leininger and her husband, Eric. They will be processing the data to use for an online database of veteran burials. The State of Ohio War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission will link to our database. A limited number of books will be printed.

President Leininger and Sharon Myers then presented a special Spirit of 1812 Award medal and certificate to Sunda Peters for her long-term, committed effort to preserve our 1812-era state records and heritage.

BUSINESS MEETING Credentials Report – Lois Taylor reported 27 registered with 25 eligible to vote. The report was adopted, and a quorum was present.

Conference Rules - First Vice President Janet Rhodebeck moved the adoption of the Conference Rules for the 112th State Council as printed in the program. Motion carried.

Minutes – The minutes of the October 2011 State Board Meeting stand approved as printed in the Star and Anchor.

OFFICER REPORTS President – Susan Leininger reported a nearly 15% increase in membership. The past year we have had 26 new members. We are continuing to transcribe records for the veterans graves project. She attended two grave markings by the Commander William Wetmore Chapter and a marker dedication in Defiance. She went to the October National Board of Management meeting in Washington, D.C. The “Ring the Bells for 1812” initiative will be coordinated with the State of Ohio Bicentennial

Commission on June 18, 2012 at noon.

1st Vice President – Janet Rhodebeck reported she performed all duties as requested.

2nd Vice President –Joyce Redder reported she performed all duties as requested.

Chaplain – Joan Stripe was unable to attend the meeting, but prepared the Memorial Service for the State Council meeting.

Recording Secretary – Sharon Keene-Smith prepared the minutes from the October 2011 State Board meeting.

Corresponding Secretary –Gloria Fast reported she performed all duties as requested.

Treasurer’s Report – Betty Graybill reported a checking account balance on 3/1/11 of $9,841.77, income of $7,290.46, and expenses of $6,974.42. The checking account balance at the First Merit Bank on 2/29/12 was $10,157.81. On March 5, 2012, Betty was notified by the auditor Barbara Guest-Smith that we are in accordance with auditing standards and our reports accurately represent our financial position.

Registrar – Sharon Myers reported as of March 2012 there were 185 members. Our goal is 200 members for the Bicentennial. Two chapters have 17+ new members – Commander William Wetmore and Lucas Sullivant.

Historian – Margaret Bobo stated six chapters reported. There were six historical programs, seven programs emphasizing the War of 1812, one chapter marked two graves, one chapter received press coverage, three chapters sent a yearbook copy to National, one chapter dedicated the grave of a Real Daughter, and two chapters updated their chapter’s history for National.

State Librarian – Debbie Hinton. Absent, no report.

State Curator – Marilyn Vaglia. Absent, no report.

REPORTS OF STATE CHAIRMAN American Merchant Marine Library – Margaret Bobo reported there was a total of $48.00 donated to the AMML in 2011. There were books valued at $10.00 donated by the General William Henry Harrison chapter. There was a request to ask each member in each chapter to donate $1.00. At its morning meeting today, the State Officers Club voted to send an additional $52.00 to AMML, making the state’s annual monetary contribution a total of $100.00.

Correct Use of the Flag – Gloria Fast presented an 1812-2012 Bicentennial Byways Flag report. It stated the flag’s history from its inception to the present. This report can be used for a ‘Flag Minute.’

Flora Adams Darling Daughters; Junior Membership; Membership – Sharon Myers reported membership of 185 members – three juniors, three deceased, two resigned, four dropped, one re-instatement and ten transfers. She reported we have a possible six new members. Summer events are planned to help get the juniors involved. Sharon has requested information from the chapters so the FADD and Junior status can be verified with National.

Flag House & Star Spangled Banner Museum – Janice O’Neil reported Ohio chapters submitted $120.00 to National. One

Ohio Society United States Daughters of 1812 - 111th State Council Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Holiday Inn, Mansfield, Ohio

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chapter had a presentation on the making of the flag and the Fort McHenry battle. A packet was given to each chapter to spur interest and giving to the Flag House.

Fort McHenry; Insignia; Membership Certificates – Carol Meyers reported Ohio chapters donated $60.00 to National toward Fort McHenry. The Madison McKinley chapter had a program on Fort McHenry this past year. Ten pieces of Insignia totaling $419.00 were ordered by Ohio members. There is a new order form in the current National Newsletter. Please keep Carol informed when Insignia is ordered. One member purchased a membership certificate.

Linage and Historical Records – Nancy Riley reported missing records from the Silverheels Trail and the Mary Bird Lake chapters, now merged. Reconstruction is in progress.

Micrographics – Melanie Hunt’s written report indicated that as of 12/31/2011 the total Ohio contributions were $77.00. President Leininger donated an additional $100.00 at the National Board Meeting.

National Defense – Nancy Wright reported three chapters had National Defense programs. Issues of concern were the economy, terrorism, and immigration. She wrote an article for the Star and Anchor to support our troops by sending care packages and coupons to the bases overseas.

National Headquarters – Debra Wilson reported a total contribution of $212.00 was made - $32.00 to the endowment, $12.00 to the museum, $73.00 to the library and $95.00 to headquarters maintenance.

Newsletter; Star & Anchor; Electronic Communications – Susan Leininger reported that about half of the Ohio members receive their Star and Anchor electronically; this is a great help to the state budget as printing and postage costs continue to rise. The Ohio War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission has requested an online database of 1812 veterans buried in Ohio. Susan and her husband, Eric, have been processing the veteran graves data from Sunda Peters’ project to create this database.

Old Fort Niagara – Patsy Gaines report that the Ohio daughters donated $25.00 this past year. Old Fort Niagara is in Youngstown, N.Y. It has 300 years of history having flown three nations’ flags - the French, the British, and the American. She would be pleased to present a program to any chapter.

Printed Supplies – Betty Graybill reported Ohio chapters ordered membership cards, applications, and the Handbook. The 1812 Soldiers Family Group, published by our Ohio Society, is available for a donation of $25.00. Each chapter is encouraged to donate a copy to their local library.

Schools – Betty Cole reported donations totaling $118.00 - $27.00 to Alice Lloyd College, $27.00 to Crossnore, $27.00 to Hindman Settlement, and $37.00 to the College of the Ozarks.

Spirit of 1812 Award – Sharon Myers presented information from Connie Grund, Chairman National. To receive this award, the individual or organization must have a distinguished record of study, promotion, and dedication to the preservation of the history of the people, places, and events of the War of 1812. Their efforts should be above and beyond the scope of the normal member’s work for the Society.

St. Michaels & All Angels Church – Sherri Copeland reported Ohio chapters donated a total of $22.00.

REPORTS OF CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Commander William Wetmore Chapter –President Sharon Myers reported an increase of nine new members. November 2011 was the chapter’s two-year anniversary. They placed 1812 markers on two graves. Their juniors participated in the grave markings by carrying the American Flag with the Color Guard and they also carried the Flag for the local DAR chapter’s 90th Anniversary. The chapter donated money to Pets for Vets. Sharon has given a War of 1812 power point presentation to two organizations in Summit County and has been asked to do four more. Sharon has photographed the 360 graves of Veterans of the War of 1812 and has worked with Veterans Administration and the cemeteries to get the markers for the unmarked graves. The flag holders have been ordered from the VA for the 360 graves which should arrive by Memorial Day. In conjunction with the area Historical Society she has researched each of the veterans and is compiling a book to give to each county township. So far she has been asked to do three memorial ceremonies in the county. Some will be televised on the local cable channel and articles in the local newspaper. Sharon has been working with the newspapers and is publishing a “guest column” every month on a local veteran and some history about the war.

General William Henry Harrison Chapter – Anne White reported for President Melanie Hunt. The chapter has 23 active members, and holds joint meetings with St. Clair Chapter Daughters of the American Colonists. One of the programs was on Beadle Station which was established in 1795 and was the first settlement in Warren County. The chapter presented three JROTC medals to the students at Princeton High School, Butler Technical, and Scarlet Oaks Career Development Center.

Governor Thomas Kirker Chapter –President Joyce Redder reported eight members and two FADDs. The chapter made all the required donations and a donation to the State President’s Project. The chapter met in Lebanon in Mary Steele’s room, and presented Mary with her 65 year certificate and gift.

Jacob Stemple Chapter – President Gloria Fast reported they have printed information on the War of 1812 Veterans from nine northwest Ohio counties and will distribute a copy to the library in each county. They recommend the following books: A Driving Tour of the War of 1812 Campaign in Northwest Ohio 1812-1813 by Richard Rozevink; and The Trans Appalachian Wars 1790-1818 by John Eric Vining. There is also a DVD made by Defiance College of General James Winchester’s War of 1812 efforts in northwest Ohio. Please contact the chapter for further information on these resources.

Lucas Sullivant Chapter – President Sharon Keene-Smith reported there are 22 members. They held a dedication for Real Daughter Charlotte Piggott Harris. In the summer the chapter is planning a dedication for a third Real Daughter, Mary Powell.

Madison McKinley Chapter – President Betty Graybill reported they are celebrating their 96th year. Their focus has been on helping local veterans, the Canton VA Clinic, and overseas service personnel. Contributions of $250, two pounds of canceled stamps, and 380 comfort items were donated in the amount of $560.00. The chapter mailed two care package boxes to soldiers in Afghanistan. Paperback books were sent to Port Arthur, Texas AMML. They collected 123 Campbell soup labels and 52 box tops for education. One of their members attended a military service where a bridge was dedicated to a fallen Viet Nam War soldier. The chapter plans to collect more women-friendly care items for (continued on next page)

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Peter Navarre Chapter – President Marlene Wilkinson reported the chapter has relocated from Toledo, Ohio to the Westlake-Bay Village area. The chapter was represented at the Annual Commemoration of the Battle of Lake Erie sponsored by The Early Settlers Association of the Western Reserve. The ladies were asked to place the wreath at the monument. A library display with memorabilia and information about the War of 1812 has been set up.

Portage Trail/Commodore Perry Chapter – no report.

Samuel Lewis Chapter – President Janet Rhodebeck reported that the July meeting was held at the restored 1812 Blockhouse in Mansfield. Sunda Peters presented certificates and pins to the two young people who volunteered their time and labor constructing wooden benches for the upstairs room. The chapter donated a copy of the book, Mount Gilead, Virginia: History and Heritage by William C. Ray to the OGS Library. They made a donation to the National 1812 newspaper project. The chapter voted to give money toward the archival storage of the 1812 materials at the OGS library. Several members have been making potholders with the Ohio Star quilt pattern in conjunction with the Ohio Genealogical Society gift shop. The proceeds benefit both OGS and the Daughters of 1812.

Silverheels Trail/Mary Bird Lake Chapter – Nancy Riley reported for President Annette Haddox. They are working on the history of their chapter. Margaret Archer and Faye Spies received their 35 year certificates. They have one new member, and are still working on locating more 1812 veterans.

FINAL CREDENTIALS REPORT Lois Taylor reported 27 registered – 25 eligible to vote, one member and one guest. Each chapter had at least one member present, and there were delegates from nine chapters.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Susan Leininger is still going through the archived materials at OGS and inventorying them. Over 30 boxes have been inventoried, but there are at least a dozen more to go.

At the October Board meeting, 1812 and DAC voted to co-sponsor a vendor/information table at the OGS conference in Cleveland on April 12-14. Those living in the area or attending the conference were asked to please consider taking a shift at the table.

NEW BUSINESS Gloria Fast reported on several articles on the War of 1812 that the Jacob Stemple Chapter will be submitting to local papers.

“Ring the Bells for 1812” will be June 18, 2012, at noon. This will be combined with the Ohio Bicentennial Commission’s Flag Project to be held at each county’s courthouse. A signup sheet was circulated for volunteers to coordinate the ceremonies in their counties. The Commission will be providing the flags. Sunda Peters is the liaison with the Bicentennial Commission.

The cost of the flags for the Commission’s Flag Project is estimated at $2,700.00. There was a discussion about using the 2012 Fund to contribute to the cost of the flags. Treasurer Betty Graybill suggested we consider using $500.00 from the fund for the Ohio War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission’s Flag Project. Betty Cole made the motion to donate $500.00 for the flag

project. The motion carried. The Nominating Committee for 2013-2015 State Officers was elected – Patsy Gaines, Nancy Wright, and Sharon Keene-Smith.

The meeting recessed at 11:10 a.m. for the Memorial Service and reconvened at 11:35 a.m.

MEMBERSHIP CERIFICATES Certificates were presented to ladies who have been members for at least 25 years.

AWARDS Junior Membership Doll for the most junior members, birth

to 21, boys or girls – Commander William Wetmore Flora Adams Darling Daughters Doll for most FADD

members aged 18-35 – Gov. Thomas Kirker & Commander William Wetmore

Mary Beech Bidwell Gavel (largest percent of members present excluding host chapters) – 27.27% Peter Navarre

Madge Sullivant Gavel (largest percent of chapter members present) – 27.27% Peter Navarre

The meeting recessed at 11:50 a.m. for lunch. Janice O’Neil presented the luncheon program on The Flag House and Star Spangled Museum. Janice provided each chapter with a packet for collecting donations for the Flag House. The meeting reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The fall State Board Meeting will be October 27, 2012, at Troyer’s in Bellville. Ohio 1812 has the morning meeting.

The 2013 State Council will be held March 21-22, 2013. The location will be the Holiday Inn, Mansfield. The hostess chapters will be the Samuel Lewis, Governor Thomas Kirker, and Jacob Stemple Chapters.

There being no further business, the benediction was given by Acting State Chaplain Jean Henze, and the meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.

Sharon Keene-Smith, State Recording Secretary

State Council 2012: From left, Ohio Society U.S.D. 1812 State President Susan Leininger; Friday night’s banquet speaker, Mrs. Isaac Hull (aka Patsy Gaines); Ohio Society DAC State Regent Nancy Schirm Wright.

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Awards Presented at Associate Council 2012—Washington, D.C. The Ohio Society, its chapters, and members received a number of awards and certificates at the Associate Council in April. Your dedication and hard work on behalf of our Society is greatly appreciated! Congratulations to all!

Ohio Society - 1st Place, Overall Membership Growth 2011-2012, Category IV Ohio Society - 1st Place, Historical Landmarks, Category IV Ohio Society - 1st Place, Best State Newsletter (Star and Anchor), Category IV Ohio Society - 1st Place, Outstanding Efforts in Electronic Communications, Category IV Ohio Society - Most Junior Activities, Category IV Ohio Society - 2nd Place, Star-Spangled Banner Flag House & Museum: Most Overall Activity & Support, Category IV Ohio Society - 2nd Place, Grave Location Forms, Category IV Ohio Society - 3rd Place, Correct Use of the Flag, Category IV Ohio Society - Added One New FADD This Year Ohio Society - 1st Place, Jordan Micrographics Monetary Donation, Category IV Commander William Wetmore Chapter - 3rd Place, Chapter Yearbook, Category IV Ohio Society - 1st Place, Best State Yearbook, Category IV Jacob Stemple Chapter - Presenting the Spirit of 1812 Medal Sharon Myers - Outstanding Achievement Public Relations Susan Leininger - Outstanding Achievement Public Relations Betty Graybill - Excellence as Ohio State Treasurer Sharon Copeland - Design of a Real Daughter Marker Margaret Bobo - Design of a Real Daughter Marker

1812 Electronic Imaging Pin ** New N.S.U.S.D. 1812 pin to be worn on your ribbon **

The National Society is in the process of digitizing its membership applications and supplemental applications, including the proof documents for the more recent applications.

To help support this digitization project, a new Electronic Imaging pin has been created. You will be given the new Electronic Imaging pin for a donation of $40.00 (or more) to this project. Please contact Susan Leininger for more information on making a donation to the Electronic Imaging fund.

The State of Ohio Bicentennial Commission’s War of 1812 Bicentennial Ceremony on June 18, 2012, at the Ohio Statehouse, was held inside due to inclement weather. The Commission members attending this event are pictured along with Ohio’s 2003 state bicentennial bell, which was rung at noon. Over forty Ohio counties held simultaneous flag ceremonies and “Rang the Bells for 1812” in commemoration of the declaration of war. Ohio Daughters assisted in these efforts by coordinating many of the county ceremonies and community events held on June 18th. Some photos from these events are on the following pages.

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June 18, 2012 — Flying the Star Spangled Banner and “Ringing the Bells for 1812”

(at right) Commander William Wetmore Chapter President Sharon Myers, with Summit County Executive Russ Pry, at the Star Spangled Banner and Bell Ringing Ceremony.

The Defiance County ceremony was held at the East Building, Defiance, OH. Pictured from left: Cecelia Brown, Defiance County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society; Gladys Donson, Honorary State President, Ohio Society U.S. Daughters of 1812; and Richard Rozevink, researcher and Working Commission Member of the State of Ohio War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.

Although the Statehouse ceremony in Franklin County was held inside due to rain, festivities took place in the rotunda, beneath William Henry Powell’s painting, “Perry’s Victory on Lake Erie.”

Honorary State President Sunda Peters coordinated the Ohio county volunteers in addition to the Richland County ceremonies.

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The General William Henry Harrison Chapter placed a display at the Wyoming Library during the month of June. This was a great way to help bring public awareness of the Bicentennial as well as the work of our Society. The wooden “plaque” in the middle of the bottom shelf is actually a piece of the original hull of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, obtained from its 1927 rebuilding.

Pictured, below right, Honorary State President Jean Muetzel, State President Susan Leininger, Patsy Gaines, Karen Klaene, Marjorie Smith.

June 18, 2012 — Flying the Star Spangled Banner and “Ringing the Bells for 1812”

Peter Navarre Chapter coordinated the Cuyahoga County Flag Event and Bell Ringing, which included a naval honor guard firing a three-round volley military salute to honor the fallen in the War of 1812. Archibald M. Willard SAR Color Guard posted the colors. The ceremonies had local television coverage.

Pictured above, at the podium, from left: Peter Navarre Chapter President Marlene Wilkinson; Cuyahoga Co. Council District 1 Representative Dave Greenspan; C. Ellen Connally, Cuyahoga Co. Council President.

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A goal of Peter Navarre Chapter is to increase community awareness of the chapter and of the War of 1812. To achieve these objectives, chapter members assembled a War of 1812 display at the Bay Village Library. Artifacts, reproductions, and current documents available for public viewing include: The Star Spangled Banner, an 1812-era flag style such as this inspired Francis Scott Key to write what would eventually become our National Anthem. An authentic salvaged piece of Commodore Perry’s USS NIAGARA. Its restoration was completed in 1988, and the ship is in port at the Erie Maritime Museum, Erie, PA. A chapter-designed coloring book commemorating the War of 1812 Bicentennial. Historical facts and pictures of events in the Northwest Territory during the War of 1812. A proclamation signed by Bay Village Mayor Debbie Sutherland, establishing 10 September 2013 as Remembrance Day of the War of 1812.

Chapter President Marlene Wilkinson admires display coordinated by Chapter Secretary Deb Marisch.

Updates to the State Directory Please make the following updates to your 2011-2013 state directory: Commander William Wetmore Chapter, Chaplain: Janice O’Neil Portage Trail-Commodore Perry Chapter, new officers:

President: Carol Meyers Chaplain/Librarian/Hist.: Ashley Okel Secretary: Judy Foster Treasurer: Betty Cole Registrar: Stephanie Whims

New members: BARAN, Jane 30645-2271 1403 W. 9th Blvd., Lorain, OH 44052-1271 PN (440) 244-4646 petuniabaran@centurytel.net BORRELL, Kathleen 30636-2268 3201 Vanderhoof Rd., Clinton, OH 44216-9304 CWW (330) 825-3693 FADD BORRELL, Susan 30634-2267 (330) 825-3693 3201 Vanderhoof Rd., Clinton, OH 44216-9304 CWW BRUNNER, Cameron (Junior member) 30656-2272 1465 Spring Garden Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107-3409 PN CHRISTOPHER, Sandy 30691-2275 schr1@allstate.com 3875 Eakins Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223-2619 CWW CRAWFORD, Susan 30690-2274 1977 Fox Trace Tr., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223-3740 CWW DIXSON, Sandra 30635-2266 836 Adam Run Dr., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223-3091 CWW (330) 945-9095 sandydims@neo.rr.com FOUST, Kathleen 30643-2269 3133 State Route 637, Van Wert, OH 45891-8645 JS (419) 771-8161 kfoust@wcoil.com GORGAS, Doris Hayden 30657-2273 31224 Carlton Dr., Bay Village, OH 44140-1431 PN (440) 835-0794 lablady76@wowway.com HARVEY, Diantha Kay "Katie" Jarvis 30714-2277 336 Clifton Rd., S. Charleston, OH 45368-9604 LS (937) 631-9696 lazylazybones04@yahoo.com HENDERSHOT, Sharon Riggs 30644-2270 1454 Cambridge Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212-2783 LS (614) 486-5752 dshendershot@sbcglobal.net KSHYWONIS, Shannon 30885-2281 2239 Tolmie St., DuPont, WA 98327-9787 PTCP LAURIANTI, Dorothy 30732-2278 30102 Meadow Lane, Bay Village, OH 44140-1701 PN LONG, Lorena 30625-2265 5425 Millington Rd., Columbus, OH 43235-4064 LS (614) 459-2571 lcljuly64@columbus.rr.com OKEL, Ashley (FADD) 30869-2280 2312 Copley Rd., Akron, OH 44320-1412 PTCP SWICK, Gail 30868-2279 180 Burkes Lane, Wheelersburg, OH 45694-9955 GTK rswick86819@roadrunner.com WISE, Julie 30713-2276 338 N. Main St. #1, Munroe Falls, OH 44262 CWW (330) 221-0133 wisefam15@gmail.com

Governor Thomas Kirker Chapter held a grave marking for deceased member Lucy Bryson on March 31, 2012, at Winchester Cemetery near West Union.

Reinstated members: ESSEX, Susan 21427-1756 3 James Way, Norwalk, OH 44857-2428 CWW (419) 668-9419 suzanessex@aol.com PAJAK, Betsy 20097-1620 pajak4@yahoo.com 3178 Napa Blvd., Avon, OH 44011-4551 CWW Updates: CHUVALAS, Sharon – email is schuvalas1@centurylink.net COPELAND, Sherri – phone is (614) 451-7594 McINTYRE, Elaine Davis (Mrs.) 594 Castle Blvd., Akron, OH 44313-5728 (330) 864-8990 elainemcintyre@sbcglobal.net McINTYRE, Rose – email is roseemcin@roadrunner.com Deceased: STOLL, Evelyn (PN) 20 August 2012 GELTZ, Vivian (MMK) 5 July 2012 Resigned: DOBRY, Karen (CWW) 29950-2233 JUDGE, Dixie (CWW) 30121-2238 WEEGAR, Suzanne (CWW) 29768-2230 Dropped: SCHOONOVER, Patricia (STMBL) 29455-2215 SCHOONOVER, Ruth "Marion" (STMBL) 29456-2216

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Commander William Wetmore Chapter

The William Wetmore Chapter has had a busy spring and summer with all sorts of celebrations for the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Our biggest achievement was taking delivery of the specially made, by the Summit County Veterans Services Commission, War of 1812 Flag Holders on May 18. This was not an easy task getting the VA to do this! Once they arrived, we spent two entire days delivering the flag holders to cemeteries all over Summit Co., so that they could be installed in time for the VFW and Boy Scout troops to put flags in them for Memorial Day. We also installed about 60 flag holders in cemeteries that didn’t have the man-power to do so themselves. It was a great time to see flags flying on the graves of these forgotten veterans for the first time in 150 years!!

We also rode in the Cuyahoga Falls Memorial Day parade for the first time and manned a table with 1812 information at the cemetery where the Memorial Service took place.

We presented an award to an outstanding Jr. ROTC Cadet from Garfield High School in May.

Requests were sent to each Mayor in Summit County to sign a proclamation declaring June 18 Remembrance Day in their Community. We received ten out of 17.

In June we took our annual chapter road trip to Erie and Presque Isle, PA to see where Commodore Perry built his fleet. The Maritime Museum there was fabulous. Our chapter presented the Star Spangled Banner in four counties at Noon on June 18. One member who lives in Indiana obtained a VA grave stone for an 1812 Veteran in Indiana and had a grave marking ceremony. Our chapter has researched and obtained countless grave stones for Summit Co. Veterans.

We conducted a Memorial Service in June for the 45 veterans of the War of 1812 buried in Hudson and in July for the 21 veterans buried in Cuyahoga Falls. We are planning a big Memorial Ceremony for the 250 veterans buried in Portage Co. in September in conjunction with the Portage Co. Historical Society. At that time we will present the Spirit of 1812 Award to one of our members who has researched the veterans of 1812 buried in Portage Co.

We finalized our book on the Veterans of the War of 1812 buried in Summit Co., and gave it to eight historical societies, the Summit County Public Library, the Stow-Munroe Falls Library, the Hudson Library, and the National 1812 Library. We will sell copies as a fund raiser.

President Sharon Myers has presented her program on the War of 1812 to eight groups, including various Historical Societies, Cuyahoga Falls DAR, and Rotary, with several more bookings to go. Sharon also did a presentation for three Richardson Elementary third-grade classes, telling them about William Wetmore who founded Cuyahoga Falls in 1812. And she has written a 900-word column on the War of 1812 in Summit County that appears monthly in five local papers. All these columns are on the Wetmore Chapter Website at http://sharonmyers1.tripod.com.

We have had exhibits in three libraries in the county and have more to go. Our youngest Junior member, Johnathan Mazzarella, was born July 3!

We built a float and participated in the Cuyahoga Falls Bicentennial Parade in August, and are looking forward to a Junior Outing to the Akron Zoo in September. All of this has blossomed into incredible publicity for our chapter and for the Society. Articles have been picked up from the AP and we have received phone calls from all over the state and also from out of state. Membership is rising – all is good!! As a newspaper reporter quoted me, “The Bicentennial only happens once!”

We have 30 members, including three FADDs and eight juniors. We have two applications into National and several prospectives working on their documentation.

(Left) Sandy Dixson, Marilyn Mazzarella, and Claire Lucas picking up VA markers. (Right) Chapter members with Bicentennial float.

PAGE 10 STAR and ANCHOR SEPTEMBER 2012 Ohio State Society United States Daughters of 1812 Susan Leininger, Newsletter Chairman 2199 Waltham Rd. Columbus, OH 43221-4151 “STAR AND ANCHOR” ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Have you seen our new online index to the grave locations of War of 1812 veterans and patriots? In addition to the

basic information on each veteran, tombstone photographs have been included as available. This web site was developed by the Ohio Society U.S.D. 1812, and is still a work-in-progress, as information is updated at least once a week. If you know of any War of 1812 veterans buried in Ohio who are not listed, please let us know! All submissions and updates are most welcome!!

2012-13 Dates to Remember

October 8: National Board Meeting, Washington, D.C. October 27: Ohio State Society Board Meeting at Troyer’s Restaurant, Bellville OH - all members welcome November 15: Deadline for submissions for the February National News-Letter December 1: Chapter contributions for National projects due to State Treasurer January 15: Deadline for submissions to the February Star and Anchor February 1: Chapter Chairmen - reports due to State Chairmen March 1: State Chairmen - reports due to Chairmen National March 21-22: 113th State Council, Mansfield Holiday Inn downtown April 5-7: 121st Associate Council, Washington, D.C. May 31: Deadline for submissions for the August National News-Letter August 15: Deadline for submissions to September Star and Anchor