Honoring African American Patriots of Philadelphia
The Captain William Magill Chapter was honored to partner with the Society of the War of 1812 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in presenting two plaques to The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas recognizing the War of 1812-era service of two African American patriots in Philadelphia. Rev. Absalom Jones was honored for his work mobilizing hundreds of men of color for the defense of Philadelphia during the War of 1812. Many feared that after attacks on Baltimore, the British would target Philadelphia. Rev. Jones and the men he rallied showed incredible dedication in erecting defensive...
Read MoreBucks County Ancestry Fair
The ladies of the Captain William Magill Chapter were excited to participate in the 10th Annual Bucks County Ancestry Fair hosted by the Bucks County Genealogical Society & the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. This was our second year as an exhibitor sharing news and information about documenting early American ancestors. The annual event features interesting speakers who cover general topics for beginnings and specialized subjects for more advanced researchers. The hosts also set up an exhibit area where attendees can learn more from various genealogy groups, lineage societies, and...
Read MoreCelebrating Our First Year
The members of Captain William Magill Chapter celebrated one year of service and education with a tour of the Long May She Wave exhibit at the Mercer Museum in Doylestown that focused on the history of the American flag and patriotic displays. Afterwards, members toured the Mercer Museum’s collections looking for items in common use around the War of 1812 era in a mini scavenger hunt. Following the museum tours, we gathered a local restaurant for lunch and a celebration cake!
Read MoreRecognizing a President’s Service
On September 29, multiple generations of descendants of soldiers of the War of 1812 gathered to honor the service of President James Buchanan. More than two dozen came out on a rainy morning to commemorate his service with a grave marking that included a display of patriotism. Three members of the Captain William Magill Chapter were in attendance, in addition to an associate member. The event was a special opportunity to join ladies from all corners of the state, as all three chapters of the Pennsylvania Society, Daughters of 1812 were represented. Members pledged allegiance to the flag,...
Read MoreHonoring Local History
Our members are passionate about remembering the men and women who served our nation in its earliest days. We were proud to support one of our officers who represented the Captain William Magill Chapter at the July 4 event honoring those lost at the Battle of Wyoming Valley. Though the Battle of Wyoming Valley was actually part of the American Revolution, many of our members descend from War of 1812 patriots who either fought in the Revolution themselves or whose parents fought for...
Read MoreRemembering Private Nathan Brooke
Chapter President Connie Taylor acted as Chaplain at the Private Nathan Brooke grave marker dedication on June 11, 2016 at St. David’s Church Yard in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The grave marking was done by Lynne Morrison Jensen, President of the War Hawks Chapter from Stuart, Florida. Jensen is a descendant of Pvt. Brooke and a former native of the Main Line area. Attendees also included Daughters from the Robert Fulton Chapter in Lancaster – State Recording Secretary Margaret Skrivseth, State Librarian Barbara Greeley, and Jeanne Renkin. Participants in the ceremony included members of...
Read MoreSoutheast Pennsylvania JROTC Students Recognized
The Captain William Magill Chapter sponsored two JROTC awards this year. The Awards, along with a Bronze Medal, are presented to a Junior or Senior in High School in a JROTC program. This student must represent qualities of academic excellence, leadership, military discipline, dependability, patriotism and upright character in both speech and habits. These qualities exemplify the ideals on which our nation was founded. Cadet Molly Ortlip & State Chairman of National Defense Heather Ruseskas Cadet Tina Dennis & Vice President Valerie Neidich Moran Our 2016 local winners are from...
Read MoreCelebrating War of 1812 Veteran
Chapter President Connie Taylor and Vice President Valerie Neidich Moran joined State President Irene Walker at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church in Philadelphia to honor War of 1812 veteran Jacob Jackson. The ladies participated in an annual service hosted by the Pennsylvania Society of the War of 1812 that included a wreath laying at Jackson’s grave and a tour of the oldest church and Philadelphia followed by a luncheon nearby. Jackson lived in the Southward neighborhood of Philadelphia, and military pension records show that he served as a Boatswain in the US Navy during the War of 1812. He...
Read MoreCapt. Magill Members Attend State Council
Six members of the Captain William Magill Chapter joined Daughters from around Pennsylvania at the 2016 Pennsylvania State Council.
Read MoreNew Chapter Officially Chartered
The Captain William Magill Chapter, United States Daughters of 1812 was officially charted in a November 7 ceremony that included the organization’s President National and State President. Chapter officers were inducted by the President National Jacque-Lynne Schulman, and Pennsylvania State President Irene Walker presented the chapter officers with their new charter. President National Schulman also spoke to the charter members and guests about her administration’s efforts to spread patriotism around local communities by educating children and others on the historical...
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