Welcome to the Wisconsin State Society,
United States Daughters of 1812.
Charter Granted 15 February 1901.
Founded in 1892, the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 is a volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving and increasing knowledge of the history of the American people by the preservation of documents and relics, marking of historic spots, recording of family histories and traditions, celebration of patriotic anniversaries, teaching and emphasizing the heroic deeds of the civil, military, and naval life of those who molded this Government between the close of the American Revolution and the close of the War of 1812, to urge Congress to compile and publish authentic records of men in civil, military, and naval service from 1784 to 1815 inclusive, and to maintain at National Headquarters In Washington D.C., a museum and library of memorabilia of the 1784-1815 period.
The Wisconsin State Society is just as passionate about these purposes today, as we were in 1901.
Our Society Invitation
The State of Wisconsin Daughters have a proud history of service and dedication to the National Society, and we encourage you to learn more about our society. Please click on the links that are of most interest to you. If you are descended from a War of 1812 patriot we invite you to apply for membership.
Web hyperlinks to non-U.S.D. of 1812 sites are not the responsibility
of the N.S.U.S.D. of 1812, the state societies, or individual 1812 chapters.
Website created 8/14/10 - Updated 9/24/10
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Thank you for visiting our website and showing an interest in the Wisconsin State Society United States Daughters of 1812
We recognize our Honorary Wisconsin State Presidents
Peg Hart- 1999 -2003
Evelyn Farris- 2003 - 2006
Carol Orth- 2006 - 2009
State Committees
Budget & Finance………Kathy Harvey
Correct Use of the Flag….Lynda Baymiller
1812 Markers & Grave Locations.…..Nancy Lesh
Insignia……..Marian Fiasca
National Defense……...Denise Solie
National Headquarters....Denise Solie
Public Relations…Julie Stuhlmacher
Schools..…Carol Orth
Spirit of the Enterprise Tall Ships Project…Alice Byrnes
Star Spangled Banner Flag House & Old Fort Niagara…..Ruth Anderson
Veterans Rehabilitation..….Janet Brophey and Ellen Kuchta
War of 1812 Era Newspapers…Mary Ann Harding
State Accomplishments
-We support the War of 1812 Bicentennial and Star Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act.
-We support formation of a State Bicentennial Commission to recognize and publicize our War of 1812 activity in Wisconsin, particularly the Battle of Prairie du Chien. We have been involved in the Great Lakes Bicentennial Commemorative Planning Commission which promotes the 11 state area including the Northwest Territory.
-We have amassed a database of over 379 verified gravesites of patriots who fought in the War of 1812 and are buried in Wisconsin.
-We celebrate Memorial Day by laying a wreath at the National Cemetery in Wood, WI, where there are twelve veterans of the War of 1812 buried.
-We support the Bicentennial and National Headquarters and projects.
You can help too, with the purchase of a hanky. These lovely and functional hankies are available for $15.00 each
(USD 1812 hanky, or 1812-2012 bicentennial hanky)
by contacting Pres. Char Janeczko-King at: jnsko@hotmail.com
