Rachel Jackson Chapter
Huntsville, AL
Rachel Jackson (1767-1828)
Meetings
Fourth Wednesday at 11:00 AM
In October, January, and April and on June 15th
Officers 2021-2024
President: Rebecca Antoinette DeWine Riddick
First Vice President: Terri Lynn Dean
Second Vice President: Cynthia Lemley Sackett
Chaplain: Jane Jernigan Michel
Recording Secretary: Pamela Robinson Porterfeld
Corresponding Secretary: Karol Burson Kapustka
Treasurer: Athelia Woodall Gibbs
Registrar: Nancy Carter Billings
Historian: Kimberly Martin Johnson
Librarian: Janet Denman Langley
Parliamentarian (Appointed): Elizabeth “Betty” Hatchett Weir
First Vice President: Terri Lynn Dean
Second Vice President: Cynthia Lemley Sackett
Chaplain: Jane Jernigan Michel
Recording Secretary: Pamela Robinson Porterfeld
Corresponding Secretary: Karol Burson Kapustka
Treasurer: Athelia Woodall Gibbs
Registrar: Nancy Carter Billings
Historian: Kimberly Martin Johnson
Librarian: Janet Denman Langley
Parliamentarian (Appointed): Elizabeth “Betty” Hatchett Weir
Chapter Committee Chairmen 2021-2024
American Merchant Marine Library: Barbara Tarvin Pratt
Budget and Finance: Jan Langley, Abby Alexander, Athelia Gibbs
Chalmette Battlefield: Kimberly Jo Alexander
Constitution and Bylaws: Davie Williams, Twyla Brammell, Lynn Presley
Correct Use of The Flag: Linda Lea Alcott Maples
Flora Adams Darling Daughters: Nancy Haukohl
Fort McHenry: Cheryl Harrison
Historical Landmarks: Lindy Lee Hard
Hospitality: Brenda Fleenor Haynie
Insignia: Karol Kapustka
Membership: Terri Lynn Dean
National Defense & ROTC: Kitty Hallman LaBay
National Headquarters: Martha Ann Whitt
Old Fort Niagara: Cynthia Lemley Sackett
Patriotic Education: Betty Davis Moore
Preservation of the Church of St Michael and All Angels: Shealy Lynn
Schools: Wilma Stone
Spirit of 1812 Award: Rebecca Couvillon
Star Spangled Banner Flag House: Nettie Beth Lovelady
Service to Veterans: Cindy Sue Shelton Wallace
Budget and Finance: Jan Langley, Abby Alexander, Athelia Gibbs
Chalmette Battlefield: Kimberly Jo Alexander
Constitution and Bylaws: Davie Williams, Twyla Brammell, Lynn Presley
Correct Use of The Flag: Linda Lea Alcott Maples
Flora Adams Darling Daughters: Nancy Haukohl
Fort McHenry: Cheryl Harrison
Historical Landmarks: Lindy Lee Hard
Hospitality: Brenda Fleenor Haynie
Insignia: Karol Kapustka
Membership: Terri Lynn Dean
National Defense & ROTC: Kitty Hallman LaBay
National Headquarters: Martha Ann Whitt
Old Fort Niagara: Cynthia Lemley Sackett
Patriotic Education: Betty Davis Moore
Preservation of the Church of St Michael and All Angels: Shealy Lynn
Schools: Wilma Stone
Spirit of 1812 Award: Rebecca Couvillon
Star Spangled Banner Flag House: Nettie Beth Lovelady
Service to Veterans: Cindy Sue Shelton Wallace
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Armistead Akin (VA)
Joel Allen (SC)
Robert Armor (MSTerr/AL)
Levi Atwell (NY)
William Benson (TN)
Malcolm Bethune (GA)
David Bibb (TN)
Richard Brown (NC)
Richard Brown (SC)
Peter Bruce (MA)
James Calcote (MS)
James Calcote (SC)
James Clayes (KY)
Bryant Cobb (AL)
Elijah Cochran (VA)
Harper Cochran (OH)
Glass Amos Cochran (OH)
David Coffman (MS Terr/AL)
Joel Culpepper (SC)
Solomon Curtis (AL)
Moseby/Mosby Davidson (VA)
Ezra Davison (NY)
David Denny (GA)
Robert Dowdle (SC)
William Dryden (MD)
Jeremiah Dugan (KY)
Edmund Dutton (VA)
Samuel Sneed Dutton (NC)
Matthew Fain (GA)
Thomas Figures (MSTerr/AL)
William Fitzgerald (VA)
Hezekiah Fredericks (TN)
Dr. Thomas Gale (TN)
Frederick Galehouse/Gelhousen (OH)
Thomas Gilbreath (TN)
Joseph Gist (AL)
Overton Harlow (TN)
Edward Hatchett (VA)
Isaac Hawk, Jr. (OH)
William Haynie (TN)
Robert Higginbotham (VA)
Joseph Holden (TN)
Elijah H. Hudson (SC)
William Harris Hudson (SC)
Elisha Hughston/Huston (SC)
James Jones (TN)
Jeremiah Jones (TN)
John Keyes (VA)
Christopher Kinard (SC)
Joseph Landrum (VA)
Colonel Littleberry Leftwich (VA)
Robert Letson (SC)
Branch Ligon (SC)
Mastin Ligon (TN)
Samuel Massey (NC)
Malcomb McCorquodale (NC)
John M. McLehaney (MSTerr/AL)
Alexander Montgomery (TN)
Joshua Nichols (SC)
Hezekiah Oden (TN)
James Pace (LA)
William Pace (GA)
William Parker (GA)
Allen Clayton Perry (SC)
Jacob Prewit (TN)
John Robbins (MA)
Samuel Swezy Seward (NY)
Stephen Shackelford (NC)
Ethelred R. Stafford (LA)
Uriah Stallings (NC)
Peter Statler (MO)
John Stone (SC)
Micajah Stone (VA)
Joshua Stricklin/Strickling (MD)
Gen. John Franklin Thomas (KY)
Robert Thomas (KY)
Jeremiah Thompson (GA)
Presley/Presly Thorn (MSTerr/AL)
William Fitzhugh Thornton (VA)
Thomas Thrasher (GA)
Henry Tidmore (SC)
Mijamin B. Traylor (GA)
Nimrod Underwood (TN)
Jesse Upton (TN)
Jacob Waggoner (TN)
John Wagner (PA)
Soloman Warner (NY)
Samuel Wear (TN)
Robert Weems (SC)
Richard Whitaker (GA)
Henry Wilhelm (MD)
Moses Williams (TN)
James Wilson (PA)
Caleb Winters (TN)
Samuel Woodfin (TN)
Joel Allen (SC)
Robert Armor (MSTerr/AL)
Levi Atwell (NY)
William Benson (TN)
Malcolm Bethune (GA)
David Bibb (TN)
Richard Brown (NC)
Richard Brown (SC)
Peter Bruce (MA)
James Calcote (MS)
James Calcote (SC)
James Clayes (KY)
Bryant Cobb (AL)
Elijah Cochran (VA)
Harper Cochran (OH)
Glass Amos Cochran (OH)
David Coffman (MS Terr/AL)
Joel Culpepper (SC)
Solomon Curtis (AL)
Moseby/Mosby Davidson (VA)
Ezra Davison (NY)
David Denny (GA)
Robert Dowdle (SC)
William Dryden (MD)
Jeremiah Dugan (KY)
Edmund Dutton (VA)
Samuel Sneed Dutton (NC)
Matthew Fain (GA)
Thomas Figures (MSTerr/AL)
William Fitzgerald (VA)
Hezekiah Fredericks (TN)
Dr. Thomas Gale (TN)
Frederick Galehouse/Gelhousen (OH)
Thomas Gilbreath (TN)
Joseph Gist (AL)
Overton Harlow (TN)
Edward Hatchett (VA)
Isaac Hawk, Jr. (OH)
William Haynie (TN)
Robert Higginbotham (VA)
Joseph Holden (TN)
Elijah H. Hudson (SC)
William Harris Hudson (SC)
Elisha Hughston/Huston (SC)
James Jones (TN)
Jeremiah Jones (TN)
John Keyes (VA)
Christopher Kinard (SC)
Joseph Landrum (VA)
Colonel Littleberry Leftwich (VA)
Robert Letson (SC)
Branch Ligon (SC)
Mastin Ligon (TN)
Samuel Massey (NC)
Malcomb McCorquodale (NC)
John M. McLehaney (MSTerr/AL)
Alexander Montgomery (TN)
Joshua Nichols (SC)
Hezekiah Oden (TN)
James Pace (LA)
William Pace (GA)
William Parker (GA)
Allen Clayton Perry (SC)
Jacob Prewit (TN)
John Robbins (MA)
Samuel Swezy Seward (NY)
Stephen Shackelford (NC)
Ethelred R. Stafford (LA)
Uriah Stallings (NC)
Peter Statler (MO)
John Stone (SC)
Micajah Stone (VA)
Joshua Stricklin/Strickling (MD)
Gen. John Franklin Thomas (KY)
Robert Thomas (KY)
Jeremiah Thompson (GA)
Presley/Presly Thorn (MSTerr/AL)
William Fitzhugh Thornton (VA)
Thomas Thrasher (GA)
Henry Tidmore (SC)
Mijamin B. Traylor (GA)
Nimrod Underwood (TN)
Jesse Upton (TN)
Jacob Waggoner (TN)
John Wagner (PA)
Soloman Warner (NY)
Samuel Wear (TN)
Robert Weems (SC)
Richard Whitaker (GA)
Henry Wilhelm (MD)
Moses Williams (TN)
James Wilson (PA)
Caleb Winters (TN)
Samuel Woodfin (TN)
Events ~ Photos
Rachel Jackson Christmas Tree
Huntsville Madison County Public Library
December 2022
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Rachel Jackson Daughters decorated a Christmas Tree at the Huntsville Madison County Public Library for library patrons to enjoy throughout the month of December 2022. This year's tree focused on the National Society's support of the preservation of St. Michael and All Angels Church in Princetown, England. Pictured are chapter members Lynda Cone, Cynthia Sackett, Rebecca Riddick, Jane Michel, Karol Kapustka, and prospective member Karen Naff.
Rachel Jackson Display
Huntsville Public Library
September 2022
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Rachel Jackson Birthday Celebration
Mooresville, Alabama
June 15, 2022
In honor of Rachel Jackson's Birthday, chapter members toured historic Mooresville, Alabama, on June 15, 2022. Following the walking tour of homes, churches, and the oldest continuously operating post office in Alabama, members gathered at Greenbrier Restaurant for lunch and birthday cake.
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Memorial Day Commemoration
Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial
May 2022
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Memorial Day Commemoration at the Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial. Service to Veterans Chair, Cindy Wallace, Corresponding Secretary Karol Kapustka, and State President Martha Ann Whitt proudly representing Rachel Jackson Chapter on this day. Cindy and Karol placed the Rachel Jackson Chapter wreath in honor of the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, and members of numerous other organizations participated in the observance as well.
Huntsville Madison County Public Library
April 2022
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During the month of April, patrons of the Huntsville Madison County Public Library
enjoyed a display case on the Historic Natchez Trace and the Natchez Trace Parkway
enjoyed a display case on the Historic Natchez Trace and the Natchez Trace Parkway
Rachel Jackson Chapter
January 26, 2022
Rachel Jackson Chapter meeting was a fireworks extravaganza of red, white, and blue history! Fort McHenry Committee Chair Cheryl Harrison began the program with a background of the fort; this was followed by the National Parks Service video of the Battle of Fort McHenry. The poignant story of the battle, so crucial to the future of the United States of America, was appreciated by all in attendance, and the video concluded with a patriotic verse of the National Anthem.
Following the Fort McHenry portion of the program, Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Committee Chair Nettie Beth Lovelady provided the historical background of the "flag so large that the British will have no difficulty seeing it from a distance". Bringing the key figures of this time to life, the chair gave histories of Francis Scott Key, Major George Armistead, and flag seamstress Mary Pickersgill; she also displayed pictures of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House located in Baltimore, Maryland.
The two committee chairs were presented with appreciation certificates, and donations will be made to each of their committees in their honor.
Following the Fort McHenry portion of the program, Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Committee Chair Nettie Beth Lovelady provided the historical background of the "flag so large that the British will have no difficulty seeing it from a distance". Bringing the key figures of this time to life, the chair gave histories of Francis Scott Key, Major George Armistead, and flag seamstress Mary Pickersgill; she also displayed pictures of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House located in Baltimore, Maryland.
The two committee chairs were presented with appreciation certificates, and donations will be made to each of their committees in their honor.
Huntsville Madison County Public Library
December 1, 2021
Christmas Tree
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Eight Rachel Jackson Daughters gathered on December 1, 2021, to decorate a Christmas Tree at the Huntsville Madison County Public Library. The tree focused on the four schools supported by the National Society, and library patrons could read about each school as they viewed the tree and its decorations. Decorating the tree on this December Wednesday were: Karol Kapustka, Linda Maples, Kitty LaBay, Betty Weir, Rebecca Riddick, Terri Dean, Cynthia Sackett, and Sarah Curtis.
Preservation of the Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Constance Haynsworth Grund, Chairman National
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Constance Haynsworth Grund, Preservation of the Church of St. Michael and All Angels Chairman National, presented her program on the significance of this English church to the United States Daughters of 1812. Her program included photographs from her visits to Princetown, England, and interesting stories of her time at the church and cemetery.
Natchez Trace
October 27, 2021
Tricia Montgomery, Marie-Mrock Johnston, and Rebecca Riddick - October 27, 2021
The October 2021 meeting of the Rachel Jackson Chapter focused on the Natchez Trace Committee. Chapter member Marie-Mrock Johnston presented a program highlighting interesting stops along the Trace from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. After the program, Marie's daughter, Tricia Montgomery, presented Marie with an American Flag which had been flown over the United States Capitol.
John Rankin receives the N.S.U.S.D.1812 History Award
April, 2021
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April 2021 ~ Meeting of the Rachel Jackcon Chapter, John Rankin received the N.S.U.S.D.1812 History Award for his extensive work in Madison County and throughout North Alabama. Nettie Beth Lovelady introduced the recipient who spoke briefly to the Chapter on some of his most recent work.
2019 Huntsville-Madison County Library Festival of Trees
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For the fourth year in a row, Rachel Jackson Chapter participated in the 2019 Huntsville-Madison County Library Festival of Trees. Members decorated their tree with an “Alabama Bicentennial” theme. Some of the ornaments were inscribed with names of members' War of 1812 patriots who settled in Alabama by December 14, 1819.
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Photo front row L to R: Kim Johnson, Chapter President Wilma Stone, and Nancy Haukol. Back row L to R: Linda Maples, Betty Weir, Laura Lowe, Rebecca Riddick, and Chris Cowley
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Displays by Rachel Jackson Chapter U.S.D. of 1812 at
Huntsville-Madison County Library
Commemorating “Alabama Bicentennial”
During the month of November, visitors at the Huntsville-Madison County Library were treated to a large display just inside the main entrance. Davie Williams, Rachel Jackson Chapter Chair for Alabama Bicentennial presented her idea, and along with her committee, researched and created a detailed educational display for library patrons. The display is titled “Madison County, 1808 - 1819, Horse Racing.” Many of the residents and visitors had no idea of the history of horse racing in Madison County.
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L to R: Kelly Jernigan and Twyla Brammell and in
back Davie Williams, Chapter Chair of Alabama Bicentennial.
back Davie Williams, Chapter Chair of Alabama Bicentennial.
Alabama State Society US Daughters of 1812
109th Associate Council
Huntsville, AL
Rachel Jackson host chapter
American Merchant Marine Library Association Donation
23 Mar 2019
Pictured are books from Rachel Jackson Chapter U.S.D. 1812 Daughters. The books will be sent to the American Merchant Marine Library Association which uses the books in “Seagoing Libraries.” Rachel Jackson was one of the four Alabama Chapters who brought books to the 109th Annual Alabama State Council in Huntsville, Alabama, on March 23, 2019. AMMLA Chapter Chairman is Barbara Pratt .
Rachel Jackson Chapter
Christmas 2018
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Gift Bags
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Pictured accepting personal care packets from Rachel Jackson Chapter Veterans Services Committee Chair Betty Carolyn Moore (not pictured) on behalf of the Huntsville VA Clinic is VA Employee Mitchell Williams. The personal care packets were donated for homeless veterans who are treated by the clinic medical personnel. (Photo release signed).
Rachel Jackson Chapter
30 Nov 2018
Festival of Trees. Rachel Jackson Chapter members displayed their support of veterans, active duty
troops, and their families by decorating a Christmas tree in a military/patriotic theme at the Huntsville-
Madison County Public Library on November 30, 2018. Seated L to R: Kay Garriott, Kim Johnson, Nettie
Beth Lovelady, and Shealy Lynn. Standing L to R: Rebecca Riddick, Betty Weir, Davie Williams, Veterans
Service Committee Chairman Betty Moore, Miriam Nixon, Linda Maples, Kelli Jernigan, and
Chapter President Wilma Stone.
troops, and their families by decorating a Christmas tree in a military/patriotic theme at the Huntsville-
Madison County Public Library on November 30, 2018. Seated L to R: Kay Garriott, Kim Johnson, Nettie
Beth Lovelady, and Shealy Lynn. Standing L to R: Rebecca Riddick, Betty Weir, Davie Williams, Veterans
Service Committee Chairman Betty Moore, Miriam Nixon, Linda Maples, Kelli Jernigan, and
Chapter President Wilma Stone.
Rachel Jackson Chapter
24 Oct 2018
On October 24, 2018, new members were inducted into the Rachel Jackson Chapter. L to R: Kim Johnson; Tara Hallmark and her mother Helen Lopez; Wilma Stone, Chapter President; Shelba Proffitt; and Melvina Phillips.
“Uncle Sam” (Mike Dunlap) presented a program to Rachel Jackson Chapter on October 24, 2018. He sang and danced while using a series of popular patriotic songs as he told the story of the major wars in the country’s history.
Rachel Jackson Chapter
June, 2018
In honor of Rachel Jackson’s birthday, during the month of June, 2018, Rachel Jackson Chapter had a display at the
Huntsville-Madison County Library.
Huntsville-Madison County Library.
Rachel Jackson Chapter Officers 2018-2021
10 May 2018
Seated L to R: Elizabeth Weir, Corresponding Secretary; Kitty LaBay, Second Vice President; Wilma Stone, President; Cheryl Harrison, First Vice President; Abigail Alexander, Recording Secretary. Standing L to R: Rebecca Riddick, Chaplain; Ann Whitaker, Treasurer; Brenda Winter, Registrar; Terri Dean, Librarian; Martha Ann Whitt, Parliamentarian; not pictured Janet Langley, Historian
Rachel Jackson Chapter participated in
“Walk Through the Cemetery"
Friendship Baptist Church, Danville, Alabama,
5 May 2018
On May 5, 2018, Rachel Jackson Chapter participated with Friendship Baptist Church, Danville, Alabama, in their “Walk Through the Cemetery.” The event was in celebration of Friendship Baptist Church’s end of four years celebrating their 200 years. Rachel Jackson also took this opportunity to celebrate Alabama’s upcoming Bicentennial by serving refreshments, handing out Alabama 200 fans, and answering questions from attendees.
Pictured L to R: Cheryl Harrison, descendant of War of 1812 patriot Edmond Dutton whose grave was marked by Rachel Jackson Chapter in 2017; George Stone, presenter of several of his ancestors; Wilma Stone; Nettie Elizabeth Stone Lovelady, presenter of several of her ancestors; Martha Ann Whitt, and Brenda Winter.
Pictured L to R: Cheryl Harrison, descendant of War of 1812 patriot Edmond Dutton whose grave was marked by Rachel Jackson Chapter in 2017; George Stone, presenter of several of his ancestors; Wilma Stone; Nettie Elizabeth Stone Lovelady, presenter of several of her ancestors; Martha Ann Whitt, and Brenda Winter.
Chapter Meeting
25 Apr 2018
President Wilma Stone 25 Apr 2018
Photos compliments of Brenda Winter
Rachel Jackson Chapter
7 Oct 2017
Chaplain Cheryl Harrison and President Twyla Brammell
Historian Brenda Winter and Chaplain Cheryl Harrison
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Cheryl Harrison and John Vassar who played Taps
President Twyla Brammell
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Chapter Birthday Celebration
15 June 2015
15 June 2015
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Photos by Brenda Winter
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Ditto's Landing Marking
9 March 2015
Ditto's Landing Marking 19 March 2015
Chapter Officers
15 Jan 2015
15 Jan 2015; photo credit Brenda Winter
About
1812 Rachel Jackson Chapter chartering held Posted: Friday, July 2, 2010 3:19 pm
The Rachel Jackson Chapter Chartering of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 was held on Tuesday, June 15, at 11:30 p.m. at the Huntsville Country Club in Huntsville, AL.
Greeting everyone to Huntsville Country Club was Organizing President Mrs. Carroll Campbell Stricklin, of the Rachel Jackson Chapter. Following opening ritual, a lovely tasty lunch was served to 60 people attending the exciting event. The tables were dressed with bouquets of white carnations, blue delphinium and fern.
Curator National Bettie Gustafson, of Rosemark, presented Mrs. Strickland with a Proclamation Proclaiming Rachel Jackson as an honorary member of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812, national # H003. This special day was held June 15, 2009, at the Hermitage. Gustafson presented this paper to Strickland to go with their charter papers about the life of Rachel Jackson.
Rachel Donelson Jackson was born June 15, 1767, and died Dec. 22, 1828. Rachel Donelson Jackson, beloved wife of Andrew Jackson, was a staunch supporter of her husband’s efforts in the War of 1812.
She traveled to Huntsville with Andrew Jr. to meet General Jackson following the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Rachel’s personal efforts in keeping their plantations productive during her husband’s absences enabled the family to help equip Tennessee’s militia. Her very presence encouraged extended families throughout Tennessee and the Mississippi Territory to volunteer. The Rachel Jackson Chapter N.S.U.S.D. of 1812 is proud to include descendants of this extended family.
Mrs. Stricklin spoke on the Springfield House north of Natchez, Miss. According to tradition, the home is where Andrew Jackson and Rachel Robards were married in the drawing room August 1791. The home is located near the Natchez Trace, the historic trail between Natchez and Nashville. Springfield was once a 3,100-acre plantation. A 1,000 acres are still under cultivation.
In January of 1977 the house and grounds, about ten acres, were leased to Arthur E. LaSalle of New Orleans, who undertook its restoration and opened Springfield to the public. The mansion is listed in the National Register.
Mrs. Stricklin and another member went to see the site and collected posters of the house, which were favors on the table for all present. While at Springfield, they were given a tour of the house. Springfield is brick and has six white columns across the front, eight windows, two doors and side lights, one door on first floor and a second on the balcony floor.
The house favors the Hermitage. Jackson escorted Rachel to this house to marry her after her abusive marriage to Lewis Robards ended in divorce.
Stricklin had a chapter member show a drawing called “Except for You: The Love Story of Andrew Jackson and Rachel” by artist Jerry McWilliams. This is his latest work depicting their courtship and marriage in 1791 at Springfield Plantation.
Next, the 13+ chapter officers were installed and pictures made of this special day.
Second Vice President National Aline Roberts also attended this event and presented Mrs. Stricklin with an 1812 rhinestone pin to wear to her meetings.
Others attending were Honorary President National, Shelby Dean Ward of Alabama, National News-Letter Editor Mary Collins and Alabama State President, Trustee of the National Headquarters Endowment Fund, Carolyn Drennen and Past Program Exchange Chairman National Martha Stanley.
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The Rachel Jackson Chapter Chartering of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 was held on Tuesday, June 15, at 11:30 p.m. at the Huntsville Country Club in Huntsville, AL.
Greeting everyone to Huntsville Country Club was Organizing President Mrs. Carroll Campbell Stricklin, of the Rachel Jackson Chapter. Following opening ritual, a lovely tasty lunch was served to 60 people attending the exciting event. The tables were dressed with bouquets of white carnations, blue delphinium and fern.
Curator National Bettie Gustafson, of Rosemark, presented Mrs. Strickland with a Proclamation Proclaiming Rachel Jackson as an honorary member of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812, national # H003. This special day was held June 15, 2009, at the Hermitage. Gustafson presented this paper to Strickland to go with their charter papers about the life of Rachel Jackson.
Rachel Donelson Jackson was born June 15, 1767, and died Dec. 22, 1828. Rachel Donelson Jackson, beloved wife of Andrew Jackson, was a staunch supporter of her husband’s efforts in the War of 1812.
She traveled to Huntsville with Andrew Jr. to meet General Jackson following the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Rachel’s personal efforts in keeping their plantations productive during her husband’s absences enabled the family to help equip Tennessee’s militia. Her very presence encouraged extended families throughout Tennessee and the Mississippi Territory to volunteer. The Rachel Jackson Chapter N.S.U.S.D. of 1812 is proud to include descendants of this extended family.
Mrs. Stricklin spoke on the Springfield House north of Natchez, Miss. According to tradition, the home is where Andrew Jackson and Rachel Robards were married in the drawing room August 1791. The home is located near the Natchez Trace, the historic trail between Natchez and Nashville. Springfield was once a 3,100-acre plantation. A 1,000 acres are still under cultivation.
In January of 1977 the house and grounds, about ten acres, were leased to Arthur E. LaSalle of New Orleans, who undertook its restoration and opened Springfield to the public. The mansion is listed in the National Register.
Mrs. Stricklin and another member went to see the site and collected posters of the house, which were favors on the table for all present. While at Springfield, they were given a tour of the house. Springfield is brick and has six white columns across the front, eight windows, two doors and side lights, one door on first floor and a second on the balcony floor.
The house favors the Hermitage. Jackson escorted Rachel to this house to marry her after her abusive marriage to Lewis Robards ended in divorce.
Stricklin had a chapter member show a drawing called “Except for You: The Love Story of Andrew Jackson and Rachel” by artist Jerry McWilliams. This is his latest work depicting their courtship and marriage in 1791 at Springfield Plantation.
Next, the 13+ chapter officers were installed and pictures made of this special day.
Second Vice President National Aline Roberts also attended this event and presented Mrs. Stricklin with an 1812 rhinestone pin to wear to her meetings.
Others attending were Honorary President National, Shelby Dean Ward of Alabama, National News-Letter Editor Mary Collins and Alabama State President, Trustee of the National Headquarters Endowment Fund, Carolyn Drennen and Past Program Exchange Chairman National Martha Stanley.
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