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This page is dedicated to
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
with special appreciation to the women, who worked and fought
side by side with American Patriots to support the cause of
American Freedom. And to the women of DAR who continue
their work to ensure these sacrifices are not forgotten. |
Oneida Chapter members are proud of the part they have played both....
...."THEN
AND NOW"
Organizing Regent
Julia Seymour Conkling
(Mrs. Roscoe Conkling)
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...THEN
it was 1893 and Oneida Chapter's First Regent, Julia Seymour Conkling,
graciously hosted
the Chapter's first meeting in
her home at 3 Rutger Street, Utica, New York. As Organizing Regent,
she is said to have exhibited a charming manner and strong leadership.
thereby leaving a memorable heritage for future members. So inspiring
was Julia's example, that upon her death only a few months after founding
the Chapter, its Daughters expressed their sense of loss and their
estimation of her character as set forth in a formal Memorial adopted on
October 7, 1892. Here are some descriptive excerpts:
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"She was not only the official head, but the founder of our Chapter, and it
is entirely to her strong personal influence and persevering effort that it
owes its organization. Especially fitted for this work by her
beautiful presence, her position in the country, and her illustrious
kinship....that gracious charm....as a true gentlewoman, she succeeded in
binding together this league of women - descendants of the patriots. Her
devotion to its interests was unfailing even to the end; ....her thoughts
were busy with plans for its welfare. We shall feel it is a privilege
to carry on the work she inspired, in grateful remembrance of her." |
Centennial Regent
Nancy Nixon Riddell
(Mrs. Jerard M. Riddell)
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...AND
NOW it is well over one
hundred years later, and. Oneida Chapter's Centennial
Regent Nancy Riddell continues to emulate Mrs. Conkling's dedication to the
Society. As New York State Corresponding Secretary 2004-2007, Nancy
offered her personal message for potential Daughters of today and tomorrow.
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"Oneida Chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution was founded in 1893 in Utica, New York. As the first
women's organization in the city, it has always been an active society.
Our group today has nearly 100 members. We have all been able to trace
our ancestry to those who fought or aided in the Revolutionary War for
freedom and the United States. We would like you to consider joining
Oneida Chapter. Our main objectives are History, Education, and Patriotism.
We honor our high school seniors with our "Good Citizens Awards" program,
our middle grade students with an "American History Essay Awards" program,
and we honor a Naval Junior ROTC senior high school student every year.
We have local, state and national scholarships and graduation awards to
outstanding American History students. We enjoy the work and the
pleasure that it brings to students, parents, and the schools. It
makes us feel super!" |
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"Our current Registrar is
Nancy Langenegger.
Do contact her if
you are interested in joining DAR. We would be pleased to welcome you
as a member of this dedicated group of women."
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Nancy Riddell, Centennial Regent (1992-1995)
Oneida Chapter, NSDAR
Utica, New York |
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"As long as this Powerful Feminine Spirit is passed on from generation to
generation, the
DAR will be involved, creating enthusiasm for the Preservation of History,
the Promotion of
Education, and Patriotic Endeavor."
Florence Roy, First Vice Regent
2001-2007, Regent 2010-2012
Oneida Chapter, NSDAR
Utica, New York
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