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Volume 28 No. 1Volume 28 No. 1Volume 28 No. 1Volume 28 No. 1 The Ties That BindThe Ties That BindThe Ties That BindThe Ties That Bind Dec. 2011 Dec. 2011 Dec. 2011 Dec. 2011 –––– Feb. 2012Feb. 2012Feb. 2012Feb. 2012

DIVISION NEWS NOTES

~ from Lynda Lowery, Division President

2012 is off to an outstanding start in Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Traditional Winter

Board meeting has been reinstated and UDC members from throughout Alabama gathered at the Marriott in Prattville

on Saturday, January 21, for Winter Board 2012. As reported in the February Message, attendance was excellent

including 13 of 13 Division Officers present, 8 of 9 District Directors, 33 of 42 Division Committee Chairs, 3 Ex-Division

Presidents, 4 Honorary Life Presidents, and 44 of 57 Alabama UDC Chapters represented. The Division Executive

Committee met on Friday afternoon, January 20, in Prattville.

At Winter Board, all Division officers conducted workshops filled with useful information – most especially for District

Directors and Chapter officers who are charged with the responsibility of leadership. Members picked up Chapter

Presidents packets as well as pre-paid 2011 Division Yearbooks. They also purchased the new book, Confederate

Ancestors of the Alabama Division United Daughters of the Confederacy, compiled by Glendora James during months of

dedicated hard work. Attendees also purchased the “Confederate Alabama 150th Remembrance” DVD compiled by D.A.

Bass-Frazier. When members such as Glendora and D.A. devote their own personal time, not as a requirement of an

office or a chairmanship, to produce these wonderful items for our Division, we all owe them a huge debt of gratitude.

Division Flag Chairman Brenda Dumas, not one to rest on the success of the $17,888.00 donation from ALAUDC to the

ADAH for conservation of the 30th Alabama Infantry Flag, is now busy raising funds for the 20th Alabama Infantry Flag.

The current estimate for the 20th Flag is $15,415.00 and progress is being made with fundraising.

February 10 was the deadline for Chapters to submit annual per capita reports and Chapter Treasurer reports to

Division Treasurer Carolyn Parrish. All Chapter Treasurers have been encouraged to work to retain members. Also, All

Chapter Registrars are strongly encouraged to work to gain new members; the President General has asked each

Division to set a goal of 150 new members during 2011-2012.

District meetings are now in progress and continue to be a vital part of Division UDC in most geographical areas of

this Division. District meetings in February include: General Henry D. Clayton, Jefferson Guards, and Bankhead. District

meetings in March include: Mobile Bay, General John H. Forney, Letitia Ross/ Jefferson Davis, Joe Wheeler and Nathan

Bedford Forrest.

In April, the CofC Confederate Memorial Service will be held at Confederate Memorial Park at Mountain Creek on

Saturday, April 21. The UDC Confederate Memorial Day celebration will be observed at the Confederate Monument in

Montgomery on Monday, April 23.

Division Convention dates are probably already noted on calendars of all ALAUDC members: September 13-16, 2012

at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Marriott Hotel in Mobile.

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Alabama Division UDC Flag Preservation Committee “Salutes” our

UDC Members and their Confederate Ancestors of the 20th

& 30th

Alabama Infantry

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th Alabama Infantry:

Linda Shabo, Zephoniah William Henry Acton, Co D

Laura Norris, James W. Arnold, Co D

Kimberly R. P Schmidt, Samuel Jackson Canterbury, Co D

JoAnn R Washington, Edward Hezekiah Elliott, Co I

Dana R F Maxwell, Joseph Hardin Farmer, Co K

Mary Avery M Wigley, Joseph Hardin Farmer, Co K

Laura Norris, Daniel L Merchant, Co D

Pat Godwin, Newton C Milam, Co D

Mary Sue McRee, Alburto P McWilliams, Co C

Nina S H Stokes, Hezekiah Moore, Co C

Mary Ellen E Ahlstrom, Thomas J Nelson, Co G

Bobbye Stewart, William Clayton Poe, Co D

Mildred A W Arrington, Thomas V Skelton, Co K

Robin R Atkins, Wm D H Stockdale, Co K

Elizabeth A Beam, Wm D H Stockdale, Co K

Carolyn B Jackson, Wm D H Stockdale, Co K

Sarah F Atkins, Wm D H Stockdale, Co K

Zora B R Bellamy, Mark Anthony Toomey, Co H

Era A S Arrington, James M Williams, Co I

Mildred A W Arrington, James M Williams, Co I

Mildred A W Arrington, Wm S Williams, Co F

Era A S Arrington, Wm Slaughter Williams, Co F

30th

Alabama Infantry:

Lisa L Phillips, William Cox Acker, Co C

Peggy J V Huffstetler, Solomon H Beam, Co H

Helen L B Todd, George W Butts, Sr, Co A

Tonia C T Maddox, George Washington Butts, Co A

Brenda Todd, George Washington Butts, Sr, Co A

Alice M Clay, Joel Lockhart Clay, Co B

Peggy J J Sheffield, Jessie N Clinkscales, Co H

Evelyn R Mattox, Shockley C Cole, Co I

Paula J F Smith, Seaborn C Denman, Co G

Sidney S W E Thompson, Thomas F Elliott, Co F

Regina A H Baite, John Wesley Ford, Co E

Peggy J J Sheffield, Joel A Garrett, Co H

Peggy J J Sheffield, Jourdan Garrett, Co H

Ellen R G McEntyre, Wm M Green, Co E

Dawn M J Stevens, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A

Delilah F W Brannon, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A

Hilda Faye B Summers, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A

Mary Malinda B Williams, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A

Linda L W Haynes, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A

Leslie M H Griffin, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A

Rebecca D H Forney, Thomas Jefferson Jones, Co G

Mildred M J Hollis, Thomas Jefferson Jones, Co G

Carolyn C Lusk, William Landers, Co E

Mary Isabel R Rogers, William Landers, Co E

Dorothy J H Blair, Ephraim Rowan Martin, Co A

Dorothy H Johnson, Ephraim Rowan Crockett Martin, Co A

Betty H Lee, Ephraim Rowan Crockett Martin, Co A

Penny L LaTaste, Robert Cager Miller, Co G

Joyce M LaTaste, Robert Cager Miller, Co G

Elna J M Patterson, Robert Cager Miller, Co G

Dorothy C Q Evans, John Reaves, Co F

Stacey R Riley, David Love Riley, Co I

Juanita Comer, John Nevil Seale, Co H

Penny L LaTaste, John Nevil Seale, Co H

Sara M Culbreath, Jasper S Sewell, E

Mary Ruth P Sexton, Jasper S Sewell, Co E

Mary Helen M Johnson, Jasper S Sewell, Co E

Mary Ruth P Sexton, Newton Sewell, Co E

Mary Helen M Johnson, Newton Sewell, Co E

Sara M Culbreath, Newton Sewell, Co E

Madonna Leigh Molan, Newton Sewell, Co E

Alyssa M Molan, Newton Sewell, Co E

Mary Ruth P Sexton, William J Sewell, Co E

Sara M Culbreath, William J Sewell, Co E

Mary Helen M Johnson, William J Sewell, Co E

Constance L Sims, John Monroe Sims, Co H

Robin R Atkins, William D H Stockdale, Co I

Elizabeth A Beam, William D H Stockdale, Co I

Carolyn B Jackson, William Dixon Henry Stockdale, Co I

Sarah F Atkins, William Dixon Henry Stockdale, Co I

Lynda T Lowery, Cook M Tennison, Co G

Glenda F T Walker, Cook M Tennison, Co G

Lynda T Lowery, Robert C Tennison, Co G

Jennifer L W Lewis, Yancy Armstead Thornton, Co A

Cornelia A Breckenridge, John Thomas Thrower, Co G

Glenda F T Walker, John Thomas Thrower, Co G

Fay J Z Pettus, John Thomas Thrower, Co G

Lynda T Lowery, John Thomas Thrower, Co G

Ella A W Howle, John Thomas Thrower, Co G

Holly R Watson, James Young, Co E

Fredda F Young, James Young, Co E

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Thank You to Alabama Division Registrar Glendora James for producing this roster of Confederate ancestors. Glendora

spent many months working to complete this valuable and much needed book. The book, “Confederate Ancestors of

the Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy,” is available for purchase.

As you know, the Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, is currently raising funds to conserve the 20th

Alabama Infantry Flag. We need your help in reaching our goal. The past is in the hands of the future, your future. It is

our goal that during the Historical Evening events that we shall be able to present a check for the total amount to fund

the conservation of the 20th Alabama Infantry Flag. Will you help us make this possible?

The committee has a special ‘NEW’ category in raising funds for the 20th AL Infantry Flag. It is called the “Twenty for the

Twentieth AL Infantry Flag.” There will be a giant banner “ROLL CALL” listing of each member who contributes at least

$20 to the fund. This large roster will be on display at the Division Convention in September!

Remember the men who wore the gray. Honor them by keeping alive the memory of the men. May they never be

forgotten and may we forever pay tribute. Please care enough to help us save the 20th Alabama Infantry Flag!

Flag Preservation Committee

Brenda Dumas, Chairman

Connie Grund & Gail Piggott, Members

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Gifts for William F. Green Veterans Facility

Pictured are Julie Welborn and Mary Beth

Majesty from Charles S. Stewart Chapter 2390,

Foley

A collection of socks and Tee Shirts were donated by Mobile Bay Chapters at their Alabama Day Celebration held

December 14 at Steelwood Country Club, Loxley, Alabama. The donated items were delivered to William F. Green

Veterans Facility at Bay Minette. The United Daughters of Confederacy is just one of the constant contributors to the

facility helping meet the needs of the veterans housed there. In addition to a well-planned and executed meeting in the

picturesque Club House, the 31 people enjoyed a delightful meal.

Submitted by Barbara Jenkins

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UDC Hosts DeKalb County Historian The UDC DeKalb County Chapter #1456 met on November 19, 2011 in Fort Payne, AL. The Chapter program,

“History of DeKalb County,” was provided by Mr. Doug Brandon, DeKalb County Historian. Doug provided the

Chapter members with a wealth of information beginning with the county history expanding from the early

1800’s to the mid 1900’s. Some of the highlights of the talk consisted of the following, we learned that DeKalb

County, Alabama, was established January 9, 1836 from land that was ceded to the federal government by the

Cherokee Nation and was named for Baron Johann Sebastian DeKalb, an American Revolutionary War hero.

Removal of the Indians opened up new land for settlement in DeKalb County. The census of 1840 indicated

that the population of DeKalb County was 5,929. Most of the settlers chose to settle on land in the valleys

because more valley land had been cleared, communication was easier and soil appeared to be more suitable

for farming. However, a few adventurous pioneers settled on Lookout and Sand Mountains. By 1860 families

were scattered over both Lookout and Sand Mountains. Young men and older men of DeKalb County served

in various Confederate units. Several towns in DeKalb County were named as the county seat over the years.

Fort Payne was designated as the county seat on May 5, 1878 and is the current seat. By 1885 coal and iron

ore was discovered and by 1888 the Fort Payne Coal and Iron Company was organized and the growth (Boom)

began. At the conclusion of the talk, Doug presented the Chapter with copies of these books: “A History of

Company E 12th Alabama Infantry,” “Confederate Burials in DeKalb County, Alabama” and “Confederate

Pensioners and Widows Who Drew a Pension in DeKalb County, Alabama 1885-1952.”

Submitted by: Susan Dooley

Susan Harcrow, President, is shown receiving the books on behalf of the Chapter from Doug Brandon, County

Historian.

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Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker Member Attend UDC General Convention

Laura Womack-Rowell and Donna Clark, members of the Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker Chapter 2534

attended the UDC General Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. As the Alabama Division President, Dr. Lynda Lowery,

processed in, they were among the other Alabama delegates who waved small Alabama flags and sang the state song,

Alabama.

At the Magazine Luncheon, the two Rucker Chapter members met Carolyn Rihn, a UDC member from Texas and

wife of Donald Rihn, a descendant of General Edmond Rucker’s sister, Sarah. Mr. Rihn had a family photo of General

Rucker and had a copy made for the UDC Chapter bearing his ancestor’s name. Mrs. Rihn presented the photo along

with a compilation of the Rucker family genealogy to Mrs. Womack-Rowell and Mrs. Clark.

As awards were presented, the Rucker Chapter was honored to receive two awards. They were presented with

a certificate and a $25.00 check for the sale of ancestor bars. The second award was First Place in the Scrapbook

judging. Chapter members were excited to receive this very prestigious award after winning the Division level judging.

The book was compiled by Chapter Historian, Marie Koach who followed all the specific rules as she carefully compiled

pictures and news articles and decorated more than 300 pages.

The chapter members were also pleased to learn that their chapter pin was approved by General to be worn on

the UDC ribbon. Designed by member Donna Clark, the oval pin features one side of the flag for Rucker’s Brigade in the

center. This side indicates that Rucker’s Brigade was a part of Forrest’s Cavalry. The actual flag is two-sided and on the

opposite side is the Latin phrase “Fortuna Favet Fortibus” which means “Fortune is favorable to the brave.” This phrase

has also been included in the pin design beneath the flag.

Carolyn Rihn of Texas presents Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker chapter members Donna Clark and Laura Rowell with a

copy of a family picture of Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker. L to R: Rihn, Clark, Rowell

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Joe Wheeler 291 Christmas Celebration

Joe Wheeler #291 UDC held their December meeting at the Magnolia Room, Moulton Street, Decatur, Alabama. Officers brought centerpieces to decorate the tables. Members also brought delicious goodies to share. Sarah Gray mixed her wonderful spiced tea for the occasion. Mavis Kimbrell offered a moving Christmas blessing. Special Guests were Cyndi Himes 3rd VP of Division and Kitty Cox, District Director. Chapter members Glendora James, Division Registrar and Honorary Division Presidents Kay McCarley and Judy Blackwell were introduced. Cyndi Himes reported on the Christmas Program at Mountain Creek and shared an invitation from Gary Carlyle of the SCV regarding activities in DeKalb County during May 2012 Linda Edwards reported on donations to Meals on Wheels, Angel and Elder Tree purchases. Last minute items were collected for the Tut Fann Veterans Home, which were delivered by Bettye Moore. It was decided that poinsettias would be purchased and taken to our members who have not been able to attend for several months. Christmas Gifts were donated for Mrs. Vivian Smith, Real Daughter and were delivered. She was so thrilled to receive the gifts. Her Christmas tree is decorated with cards from UDC ladies nationwide. Reta Shelton was given her certificate of membership and Linda Clemons received a supplemental certificate. Bettye Moore, dressed in Scarlett’s Christmas colors of deep red and white read “One Sunday Afternoon”, her own fictitious rendition of friends forming a UDC Chapter following the war. Ginger Reeves, corresponding secretary played guitar and sang Christmas carols. Prior to the meeting, members met at the Cotaco Square, Morgan County Courthouse for the Alabama Day Program. A map depicting Alabama, its vegetation, minerals, colors etc. was displayed as the Alabama Creed was read and Alabama sung. Snowman stickers were placed around the Alabama outline, each snowman representing one - five confederate ancestors for each member. A wreath of poinsettias was placed at the Confederate Monument. The White Elephant Sale announced for January 19, 2012 and Winter Board Meeting on January 2, 2012 in Prattville, Alabama.

Pictured L-R: Reed and Chase Joiner, members of the

Julia Brown Stewart Chapter #961 CofC displaying the

tabs collected by their classmates for the Ronald

McDonald House

Submitted by:

Barbara McCamish

TRIVIA

1. Companies within Regiments were given letters. Ten

letters were used beginning with "A". Which letter did

they skip?

2. We all know Lt. Gen. Thomas J. Jackson's nickname

was "Stonewall", but his cousin, Major Gen. William L.

Jackson also had a nickname… what was it?

3. The melody of the popular War Between the States

ballad " Aura Lee" by George R. Poulton and W.W.

Fosdick was later used for what twentieth century hit

song? (Answers on page 16)

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MOBILE BAY DISTRICT MEMBERS

Pictured above is the group photograph of Mobile Bay District members who attended the Alabama Day

commemoration on December 14. There were 31 in attendance at the beautiful club house at Steelwood Country Club,

Loxley, Alabama.

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DECEMBER ACTIVITIES IN MAJ. GEN. PATRICK R. CLEBURNE

Four members of the Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne Chapter attended the CofC “Christmas in the South”. Pictured above are Chapter Second Vice President Martha Wilkinson, Division President Lynda Lowery, Division Recorder of Military Service Awards Carolyn Skinner and Division Assistant Registrar Pat Killian. President Lynda Lowery brought greetings on behalf of UDC. She gave children information about origins of Christmas symbols and she also gave one child, selected at random, a book entitled General Lee and Santa Claus, originally published in 1867. The Chapter continued annual participation in the AlaBenton Genealogy Christmas party to raise funds for the Anniston-Calhoun County Public Library. This UDC Chapter has traditionally donated research books, reels of microfilm and other material in addition to funding. Pictured left to right donating $195.00 in December are Gen. Cleburne UDC members Ann Norton, Kitty Bussey, Lou Walker and Carolyn Hoots.

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AUBURN GUARDS #2677 DEDICATE HISTORIC MARKER IN AUBURN

On January 29, 2012, the Auburn Guards, UDC Chapter # 2677 unveiled and dedicated a historic marker at the Auburn

Train Depot commemorating Jefferson Davis reviewing the Auburn Guards, the first regiment thus honored on his way

to be inaugurated as President of the Confederacy in February 16, 1861. The marker was also sponsored by the Auburn

Heritage Association, the Historic Chattahoochee Commission, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans General Robert E.

Lee Camp #16.

The Auburn Guards consisted of cadets from the East Alabama Male College (now Auburn University) and

commemorates the unit that was sent to Fort Barrancas in Pensacola in January 1861 by Governor Moore to fortify the

fort there. The officers of the Auburn Guards were: George W. Dixon, Captain, Wm. F. Stanton, 1st Lieutenant, F. G.

McElhany, 2nd Lieutenant, J. H. Echols, 3rd Lieutenant.

The unveiling was held on a beautiful January afternoon at 3:00 pm and was in honor of the sesquicentennial of the War

Between the States. Mary Norman, Registrar of the Auburn Guards Chapter and President of the Auburn Heritage

Association presided and gave a brief history of the Auburn Guards. There were approximately 80 people in attendance

including members of the Auburn Guards UDC Chapter, members of the SCV camp, HCC Representative, Dr. Ann

Pearson, and Councilwoman, Sheila Eckman who accepted the marker for the City of Auburn. Members of the string

band, WireGrass entertained the group with southern music

Members of the Auburn Guards:

L to R: Katie Dyer, Kitt Conner, Dot Lee, Angie Denning, Cathy Jones, Mary Norman, Meg Oleson, June Spooner, Linda

Patrick

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Real Daughter

Norma Vivian Denney Smith

11 Oct 1922 / 7 Jan 2012

Joe Wheeler Chapter 291 was saddened by the loss of

Real Daughter Norma Vivian Denney Smith on January

7, 2012. Mrs. Smith died at home surrounded by her

family. Several Chapter members attended her funeral,

with President Bettye Moore giving a eulogy. At the

January 19th Chapter meeting Chaplin Bess Stark gave a

Memorial in honor of our "Miss Vinnie".

The Chapter's annual White Elephant Sale with Ginger

Reeves as the auctioneer netted $466.00 for the

Chapter's Pond Springs / Joe Wheeler home projects

which includes the purchase of Dogwood trees to be

planted to replace the ones lost in the April 27, 2011

tornado.

Betty Lovvorn Chapter 3rd VP gave an excellent

program on "Onlookers to the War Between the

States". The Chapter also sent 220 Valentines card to

Walter Reed Hospital for recovering soldiers, 200 cards

to St Jude Rehab Program in Nevada. The January

meeting was adjourned with words of encouragement

to meet the future head on and to share our

Confederate history in a positive manner.

The Division Winter Board meeting on January 21 held

at the Marriott in Prattville was attended by members,

Judy Blackwell, Kay McCarley, Bettye Moore, Glendora James, Betty Lovvorn and Linda Edwards. It was a very informative meeting with Division Officers providing workshops with clarity and concise explanation. There was time to meet and greet old friends during the breaks.

Joe Wheeler #291 members attend Gen. Henry D.

Clayton District Meeting on Feb. 21, 2012. L. To R.

Glendora James, Linda Edwards, and Judy Blackwell at

Fendall Hall.

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Chapter News from Shelby Iron Works Chapter #2653

Shelby Iron Works Chapter #2653 partnered with a

Women's Sunday School Class at Briarwood

Presbyterian Church on two projects: (1) Operation

Shoebox to support our Troops deployed overseas. Our

boxes were processed and shipped by a Sunday school

member whose son, Thomas, a Marine, was killed

while serving in Afghanistan. (2) Our chapter

participated in a kitchen shower for a family who lost

their home in the April 2011 tornado that hit Pleasant

Grove, Alabama.

Our annual Christmas party was hosted by Leigh Ann

Corvin and her mother Sue McRee at Leigh Ann’s lovely

home in Clay, Alabama. The theme was “Christmas in

Dixie” and most of us dressed in period attire. We had

one guest who is now a prospective member.

Bottom row: Betty Bryant, Sue McRee, Betty Zeitz, and Faye Yarchak

Top row: Lynn Peoples, Sharon Woods, and Leigh Ann Corvin Top row:

Barbara Blocker-Kilgore, Sandy Carter, and Suzanne McLean

Betty Bryant presented 46 pounds of aluminum can

tabs to the Ronald McDonald House that our Chapter

collected. She was told that for the exception of a

couple of companies, that this was the largest donation

ever by an individual group.

Betty Zeitz, Betty Bryant, Sharon Woods and Faye

Yarchak attended Winter Board on January 21, 2012,

held in Prattville. Gabbi Wilson, Faye’s niece, also

attended. We handed Gabbi’s completed Member-ship

Application to the Division Registrar, and look forward

to her becoming a chapter member soon.

Left to Right: Sharon Woods, Betty Zeitz, Betty Bryant, Gabbi

Wilson, and Faye Yarchak

We sold raffle tickets at Convention for a basket that

the ladies of the Chapter filled with donated items. The

proceeds from this basket will be used toward placing a

Confederate Monument at Shelby Iron Works Park. The

winner of the basket, whose name was drawn at our

February meeting, is: Dr. Marilyn Cash. President Zeitz

presented the basket to her at Jefferson Guards District

Meeting the following Saturday.

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Chapter News from Shelby Iron Works Chapter #2653

Con’t.

Betty Zeitz, Linda Glasscock, and Sharon Woods drawing for winner

of basket.

January News from General Edmond Winchester

Rucker Chapter

Thirteen members of the Gen. Edmond

Winchester Rucker Chapter attended the Alabama

Division Winter Board meeting on January 21, 2012. The

workshops and luncheon were held at the beautiful

Marriott Legends in Prattville, AL. Each division officer

spoke about updates, changes and other important

information pertaining to her office. The Rucker chapter

members were excited to receive the charter for their

new C of C chapter, Rucker’s Belles and Beaux 968,

which was presented by Alabama Division 3rd Vice

President, Cyndi Himes. The children’s chapter was

chartered with 19 members.

Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker chapter members at

the Alabama Division Winter Board meeting in

Prattville. Seated: Irene Carter, Shirley Edberg, Georgia

Fleming Standing: Donna Clark, Pat Richter, Faye

Bardolf, Laura D. Rowell, Laura F. Rowell, Gwen

Kolkman, Holly Muller, Kim Larson, Marie Koach and

Donna Smith.

Happy Birthday Robert E. Lee

19 Jan 1807 / 12 Oct 1870

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LEE-JACKSON BANQUET HELD IN ANNISTON

Alexandria Rifles SCV camp 2194, Cmdr. Larry Hill,

George “Tige” Anderson camp 453, Cmdr. Frank

Leatherwood and United Daughters of the Confederacy

General William H. Forney 468 Anniston, Chapter

president Helen Molan Johnson hosted the Lee- Jackson

Banquet at Patty’s Tea Room in Anniston.

Upon signing in each guest received a candle which

they placed at their table setting. Following the call to

order, welcome and Invocation, toasts were offered to

Jefferson Davis, Gen. Robert E. Lee, Gen. Thomas J.

“Stonewall” Jackson, our Southern Heritage, Our CSA

ancestors and the Ladies.

Also attending were members from UDC Turner

Ashby- Winchester, VA., Confederate Dames – Oxford,

Gen. John H. Forney – Jacksonville and SCV Major John

Pelham – Jacksonville, Savage Stewart – Piedmont AL.

Special guest for the evening were, 2 LT Cmdr. Gary

Carlyle, Alabama Division and Cmdr. Dan Williams,

Northeast Central Brigade.

The evening’s speaker was Gary Carlye who

entertained with magic tricks and musical renditions of

southern music. His speech pointed out parallels

between Lee and Jackson and our lives today using

Bible scriptures.

The table of Honor was set on a round table covered

with a white cloth. The symbols used in the memorial

Honor service was researched and written by Bill

Johnson. As part of that service each CSA ancestor

candle was lit followed with each name being read by

Bill Johnson and the ringing of a bell by Jeff Brymer and

the extinguishing of each soldier’s candle by his

descendant.

The singing of “Dixie” closed out a very enjoyable

evening honoring Lee-Jackson, CSA ancestors and

Southern History.

Betty Fraser, Ellen McEntyre, Wanda Tucker, Margaret

Canada, Dolores Rodz, Laura Howell, Denise Dodd, Ellen

Daniel. Seated: Helen Johnson and Sonja Randle

DeKalb County Chapter # 1456

Chapter members recently attended the UDC Alabama

Winter Board Workshop in Prattville on Jan. 21, 2012.

L. to R. standing – Dr. Lynda Lowery, Alabama Division

President, Gwen Williams, Chapter Registrar, Susan

Dooley and Myra Taliafero. Seated L. to R. – Susan

Harcrow, Chapter President, Carolyn Aldrich, Chapter

2nd Vice President and Donnie Tallent, Chapter

Historian.

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JANUARY AND FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES

IN MAJOR GENERAL PATRICK R. CLEBURNE

The first two months of calendar year 2012 were filled with activity in the Major General Patrick R. Cleburne

Chapter 2632. The January luncheon meeting was held at Classic on Noble in Anniston, with 50 of the

Chapter’s approximately 150 members present. Bob Bradley, Chief Curator at the Alabama Department of

Archives and History in Montgomery, presented the program “Confederate Flags at the ADAH”.

A canned food drive was the Chapter’s project at the meeting on January 17. A large quantity of food was

donated by members and delivered to needy veterans in surrounding counties. The Chapter’s three newest

members -- Gayle Story, Margaret Sims and Anne Vaillancourt -- were announced. Approved supplementals

for Pat Harrington, Wilma Gosdin, and Alice Duckett were also announced at the January meeting.

Five Cleburne Chapter members enjoyed seeing UDC friends from throughout Alabama at ALAUDC Winter

Board on January 21 at the Marriott in Prattville. Lynda Lowery, Division President, chaired the meeting.

Division Assistant Registrar Pat Killian and Division Recorder of Military Service Awards Carolyn Skinner

conducted their respective workshops. Chapter members Martha Wilkinson and Ann Morrison also attended

Winter Board.

This Chapter presented a UDC World War II Cross of Military Service to Mr. William P. McLeod on Sunday,

February 5. The bestowal ceremony was conducted by Carolyn Skinner. The event was held at Mr. McLeod’s

home in Ranburne, Alabama, with a reception hosted by his family. Mr. McLeod is the ninety-year-old

grandson of Confederate soldier Neal McLeod of Randolph County Alabama.

On February 4, Chapter members Pat Killian, Martha Wilkinson and Lynda Lowery traveled to Eufaula to

attend the General Henry D. Clayton District meeting. The business session was held at the First Baptist

Church, and lunch was enjoyed at the historic Fendall Hall. On February 11, Pat, Lynda and Martha as well as

Martha Young of Admiral Semmes in Auburn attended the Jefferson Guards District Meeting held at the

Vestavia Country Club. Pictured below are Pat, Martha and Lynda at Fendall Hall in Eufaula.

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Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker Chapter #2534 Members Attend the Gen. Henry D.

Clayton District Meeting

Eleven members of the Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker Chapter #2534 attended the Gen. Henry D. Clayton

District meeting on February 21, 2012 that was hosted by the Captain Stouten Hubert Dent Chapter in Eufaula, AL. At

the business meeting which was held at the First Baptist Church, chapter member Holly Muller was elected to serve as

the district Recording Secretary for the 2012-2014 term. After the meeting, district members traveled to Fendall Hall for

luncheon and a tour. Fendall Hall was built by Captain Dent and was home for his daughter Caroline Dent McDowell

(Mrs. Charles S.). Mrs. McDowell was elected an honorary president of the General UDC Organization in the early 1900’s.

The home is on the National Register of Historical Homes and is open for tours during the Eufaula Pilgrimage which is

held annually in the spring.

Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker 2534 chapter members at Fendall Hall in Eufaula, AL. Front Row: Shirley Edberg, Pat

Richter, Donna Clark, Irene Carter, Frances Casto, Laura F. Rowell, And Laura D. Rowell Back Row: Donna Smith, Suzan

Smith, Gwen Kolkman, not pictured Faye Bardolf.

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Trivia answers:

1. They skipped the letter "J" because when written, it looked too much like an "S" or an "I"

2. Major Gen. William L. Jackson's nickname was "Mudwall"

3. The melody of the popular Civil War ballad "Aura Lee" was later used for Elvis Presley's "Love me Tender".