Narragansett-Cooke-Gaspee Chapter
Objectives of the Society:
Historic Preservation -
Promotion of Education - Patriotic Endeavor
2007-2010 National Theme:
"The Spirit of Hospitality Opens Doors of
2009-2011 State
Theme:
“Strengthening Daughters for Service”
Narragansett-Cooke-Gaspee
Chapter, NSDAR, was formed in 2001 with a merger of Narragansett Chapter,
Governor Nicholas Cooke Chapter and Gaspee Chapter. Gaspee Chapter was
organized in 1892, named after the British Ship “Gaspee” which was captured and
burned off the town of Warwick, Rhode Island in 1772. Narragansett Chapter was
organized in 1895 and takes the name of the town in southern Rhode Island where
it is based. Governor Nicholas Cooke Chapter, organized in 1931, was named for
the governor of Rhode Island during the American Revolution.
The chapter is the second
largest in the state with approximately 83 members. Many members live in the
Narragansett area, but there are also members from other areas of the state. We
encourage inquiries about membership, and our Registrar would be pleased to
answer any questions you might have. Prospective members are always welcome at
chapter meetings. Any woman 18 years or
older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal
descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible. Membership
information is available through the link to our National Society below or by
contacting our Registrar at patricia.long@cox.net.
Narragansett-Cooke-Gaspee is a dynamic chapter with many active
members. We are pleased to announce that the chapter had a National 3rd
place winner for the Good Citizen award last year.
The chapter was given title to the Chapman Cemetery in the early
1900s. Recently we have installed a new fence and sign. This cemetery is the
final resting place for three Revolutionary War soldiers.
~ Our Chapter Officers 2009-2011 ~
v Regent –
v Vice Regent – Patricia Sheldon-Long patricia.long@cox.net
v Chaplain – Eleanore Wood
v Treasurer – Dorothy Fetherston muzfether@yahoo.com
v Asst Treasurer – Mary Lou Chamorro marychamorro2000@yahoo.com
v Recording Secretary – Martha Frost frosty02879@yahoo.com
v Registrar – Christine Malley zelmal@verizon.net
v Historian –
v Librarian – Pat Chappell priscill@etal.uri.edu
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