Welcome to one of the oldest chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR). The General de Lafayette Chapter was chartered in 1894 by Georgia Stockton Hatcher, who went on to become Vice President General of the National Society prior to her untimely death in 1903. The General de Lafayette …
General de Lafayette Chapter’s Connection to International History: Husband of Founding Regent Appointed to U.S. Commission – Paris Exposition of 1900; Founding Regent Appointed to Chair NSDAR Franco-American Memorial Committee
By Diana Vice, Regent The story of how the General de Lafayette DAR Chapter is connected to international history is an interesting one, and begins with Robert Stockwell Hatcher, the husband of founding regent Georgia Stockton Hatcher. Robert was born on February 15, 1865, and came from a wealthy and influential family. These advantages gave …
The Crutchfield Family: From Slavery to Hell and Back
The following is part of a series of articles written in honor of eighteen African American men from Tippecanoe County who served their country during World War I. Initial information was extracted from the Tippecanoe County Honor Roll Book published in 1919. Additional background information was extracted from a report written by Stephen J. Taylor …
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Black Quakers of Tippecanoe County
The following is part of a series of articles written in honor of eighteen African American men from Tippecanoe County who served their country during World War I. Initial information was extracted from the Tippecanoe County Honor Roll Book published in 1919. The lives of these men were researched by the General de Lafayette Chapter …
Altruism, the Treasure Unveiled
Historic Ball Home Tour by Angie Klink Angie Klink is the author of ten books. She writes memoirs, biographies, histories, documentaries, children’s books, essays, and advertising copy. You can learn more about this link: https://angieklink.com/bio/ Photo Gallery: Check photo gallery at the end of the article. Evelyn (Osterman) Ball instructed her four-year-old daughter to stand …
African American Vietnam Veteran Receives POW Medal After Fifty-One Years
POW Press Release March 2020
DAR Anderson Scholarship Application
Ragnhild W. Anderson DAR Scholarship Application Description: This scholarship program is provided by the General De Lafayette Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to high school senior females planning to continue their education in an accredited, 2 or 4 year institution of higher learning. Funds for the scholarship were provided by Ragnhild W. …
A New Life With Quakers
In honor of Black History Month, several members of the General de Lafayette Chapter researched the lives of the eighteen Tippecanoe County African American World War I soldiers who served our country with honor and distinction. This is a one of eighteen biographies that will be part of a commemorative booklet to be published in …
Hal Kirby: A Man of Many Talents
In honor of Black History Month, the General de Lafayette Chapter would like to acknowledge the service of eighteen Tippecanoe County African American World War I soldiers. This is one of eighteen biographies that was researched and written by chapter members. Harold “Hal” Kirby was born March 6, 1888 in Lebanon Kentucky to James and …
National Treasure Discovered in Archives
The General de Lafayette Chapter has more to celebrate than its upcoming 125th anniversary in 2019. In preparing for the big event, the historic preservation committee began gathering chapter artifacts and documents from past regents and historians to digitize and catalogue them. A surprising discovery was a small set of antique printing blocks, pictured above, …
Historical Marker Dedication Success
It was certainly a day to remember for members of the General de Lafayette Chapter. The unveiling of the beautiful DAR-sponsored marker at the Buddell Sleeper house on Saturday, June 2, 2018, was well worth the wait. The crowd was stunned by the beauty of the marker as it was unveiled by chapter historian Kathy …
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