Illinois Society,
Dames of the Court of Honor
Who can join:
Any woman sixteen and older who can qualify for lineal descent from a commissioned officer of one or more of the earlier American wars between the years 1607 through 1865, including any one of the following periods: Colonial Wars 1607-1775, The American Revolution 1775-1783, The War of 1812 1784-1815, Mexican War 1836-1848, and the Civil War 1861-1865 (both Union and Confederate Officers).
Membership is by Invitation Only. If you believe that you are eligible, please contact our Registrar.
Our History:
The National Society was founded by: Miss Mary Florence Taney on May 15, 1921 in Covington, Kentucky. It was re-organized by Mrs. Kirby-Smith Anderson on May 15, 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia
The Illinois Society was organized by: Mrs. Royal O. Helgevold (Grace Isabell Crowder) on
September 9, 1971 in Oak Park, Illinois
Our Motto:
“NOBLESSE OBLIGE” (Rank Carries Obligation)
This signifies that each member is to carry a high standard of living, a loyalty to our country, and an honor among women, especially those with whom we are banded together.
What we do:
We meet three times per year. Usually via zoom in the summer and winter and in person in central Illinois in the fall. We learn about our heritage and our ancestors, and help to promote patriotism.
Our Officers:
President: Linda Mizell
Vice President: Cary Stone-Greenstein
Chaplain: Deborah Domain
Secretary: Margaret Sopp
Treasurer: Carolyn Kraft
Registrar: Anne Sears
Historian/Librarian: Christie Noble
Parliamentarian: Kitty Humphrey
Trustee: Nancy Gilfillan
Trustee: Gloria Flathom
Trustee: Linda Walker
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