Tampa Chapter placed another marker, dedicated
on November 14, 1973, in Evans, Georgia, in the
Walton Family Cemetery for William Walton,
Revolutionary War soldier and relative of signer of the
Declaration of Independence, George Walton. William
Walton was the ancestor of Mrs. William T. Martin and
Trudi Haughey of this chapter. The tablet was of
bronze set in pink granite, near Highway 104, eight
miles south of Evans, Georgia. The dedication was
accomplished with the help of the Augusta, Georgia,
chapter.
on November 14, 1973, in Evans, Georgia, in the
Walton Family Cemetery for William Walton,
Revolutionary War soldier and relative of signer of the
Declaration of Independence, George Walton. William
Walton was the ancestor of Mrs. William T. Martin and
Trudi Haughey of this chapter. The tablet was of
bronze set in pink granite, near Highway 104, eight
miles south of Evans, Georgia. The dedication was
accomplished with the help of the Augusta, Georgia,
chapter.
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| History of the Tampa Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution |
The history of Tampa dates back to the landing of Narvez in 1528. The
name Tampa comes from the Creek Indian word meaning Sticks of Fire.
Mrs. James A. Craig, State Regent of the Florida Society Daughters of
the American Revolution, authorized, with the approval of the National
Board, the organizing of the Tampa Chapter, the second DAR Chapter
in the City of Tampa. On October 16, 1923, the National Board
confirmed her appointment of Mrs. William Liston (Janie) Moore as
Organizing Regent. The first meeting of the original thirty-six members
was called at the home of Mrs. Moore on May 14, 1925.
In 2004, the Tampa Chapter placed a bronze DAR insignia on the
gravestone of Mrs. Moore in recognition of her contribution to the
chapter, state and national organizations.
The first 36 members of this chapter were: Genevieve Brooker, Daisy
Daniels, Julia Dickenson, Ada Edwards, Alleen Gates, Frances Gill,
Harriet Gill, Madeline Gill, Isabella Harrington, Pearl Harvey, Helen Hill,
Esther Hosch, Jane Jones, Bertha Lee, Cecile Lee, Virginia McArthur,
Angie McKay, Janie McKay, Lena McKean, Virginia McMaster, Ellen
Mays, Janie Moore, Julia Norris, Mildred Perez, Caroline Rogers,
Marye Schreiber, Dolores Semmes, Sarah Semonite, Eina Stanford,
Florence Till, Lou Todd, Louise Truett, Josephine Trucker, Isabella
Ware, Margaret Watrous, and Kate Wood.
For several decades, a Constitution Day Luncheon was held in
September hosting DAR members from many other chapters who often
included State Officers and State Chairmen. Each year, the chapter
distributes flags and flag code booklets to new US citizens at several
Naturalization Ceremonies, and recognizes high achievement and
character in ROTC cadets at local high schools and colleges. Tampa
Chapter members have represented the NSDAR at the local VA
Medical Center for many years, and the chapter has participated in
every Veterans Day Parade hosted by them. Tampa Chapter has
sponsored candidates for DAR Scholarships, and awarded the DAR
Americanism Medal to Joan Schabacher, a naturalized citizen who has
made a major contribution to our community. The chapter has begun a
program of sponsoring bingo for the veteran residents at the hospital by
bringing refreshments and helping the patients with their bingo cards.
name Tampa comes from the Creek Indian word meaning Sticks of Fire.
Mrs. James A. Craig, State Regent of the Florida Society Daughters of
the American Revolution, authorized, with the approval of the National
Board, the organizing of the Tampa Chapter, the second DAR Chapter
in the City of Tampa. On October 16, 1923, the National Board
confirmed her appointment of Mrs. William Liston (Janie) Moore as
Organizing Regent. The first meeting of the original thirty-six members
was called at the home of Mrs. Moore on May 14, 1925.
In 2004, the Tampa Chapter placed a bronze DAR insignia on the
gravestone of Mrs. Moore in recognition of her contribution to the
chapter, state and national organizations.
The first 36 members of this chapter were: Genevieve Brooker, Daisy
Daniels, Julia Dickenson, Ada Edwards, Alleen Gates, Frances Gill,
Harriet Gill, Madeline Gill, Isabella Harrington, Pearl Harvey, Helen Hill,
Esther Hosch, Jane Jones, Bertha Lee, Cecile Lee, Virginia McArthur,
Angie McKay, Janie McKay, Lena McKean, Virginia McMaster, Ellen
Mays, Janie Moore, Julia Norris, Mildred Perez, Caroline Rogers,
Marye Schreiber, Dolores Semmes, Sarah Semonite, Eina Stanford,
Florence Till, Lou Todd, Louise Truett, Josephine Trucker, Isabella
Ware, Margaret Watrous, and Kate Wood.
For several decades, a Constitution Day Luncheon was held in
September hosting DAR members from many other chapters who often
included State Officers and State Chairmen. Each year, the chapter
distributes flags and flag code booklets to new US citizens at several
Naturalization Ceremonies, and recognizes high achievement and
character in ROTC cadets at local high schools and colleges. Tampa
Chapter members have represented the NSDAR at the local VA
Medical Center for many years, and the chapter has participated in
every Veterans Day Parade hosted by them. Tampa Chapter has
sponsored candidates for DAR Scholarships, and awarded the DAR
Americanism Medal to Joan Schabacher, a naturalized citizen who has
made a major contribution to our community. The chapter has begun a
program of sponsoring bingo for the veteran residents at the hospital by
bringing refreshments and helping the patients with their bingo cards.
| Janie Pharr Moore |
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Marker in setting
Along with the other work accomplished in support of education,
historic preservation, and patriotism, the Tampa Chapter placed a
marker on the Old Fort King Highway, which was surveyed over 158
years ago. This marker is placed at the intersection of the Temple
Terrace and Old Harney Roads on the road to Thonotosassa. The
triangle of ground was deeded to the Tampa Chapter by Mr. Roy
Hinson. The marker (pictured left) is of bronze, erected on a base of
flint rock which was taken from the supports of the Old Burnt Bridge,
which was one of the most historic spots on the Highway. It was across
the Hillsborough River and was burned by the Indians after the Dade
Massacre. Fort King Highway was much traveled during the Indian
Wars of 1835 and 1856, between Fort Brooke and Fort King, which is
now Ocala. It is maintained by Tampa Chapter members.
historic preservation, and patriotism, the Tampa Chapter placed a
marker on the Old Fort King Highway, which was surveyed over 158
years ago. This marker is placed at the intersection of the Temple
Terrace and Old Harney Roads on the road to Thonotosassa. The
triangle of ground was deeded to the Tampa Chapter by Mr. Roy
Hinson. The marker (pictured left) is of bronze, erected on a base of
flint rock which was taken from the supports of the Old Burnt Bridge,
which was one of the most historic spots on the Highway. It was across
the Hillsborough River and was burned by the Indians after the Dade
Massacre. Fort King Highway was much traveled during the Indian
Wars of 1835 and 1856, between Fort Brooke and Fort King, which is
now Ocala. It is maintained by Tampa Chapter members.
Marker
