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- “Wives of the Signers” project calls for volunteers
The DSDI Board of Governors recently approved an exciting new project called “Wives of the Signers” biographies. Shirley Smith, who wrote the DSDI biography of signer Abraham Clark several years ago, has enthusiastically agreed to be Chairperson for this new … Continue reading →
- In the Footsteps of Wolcott and Washington
Representing 16 Signers, we were delighted that almost 50 members and guests attended the Fall 2018 meeting in Connecticut, traveling from 11 states and the District of Columbia. An overcast Friday did not dampen our spirits as we gathered at … Continue reading →
- Colonial lore: Litchfield, Connecticut
Almost 100 years after the initial settlement of Connecticut, towns were getting crowded and people began to look to the western part of the state. Litchfield was incorporated in 1719 by an act of the Colonial Assembly of Connecticut on … Continue reading →
Spirit of ’76
- From the President-General
Fellow Descendants, The fall meeting in Windsor and Litchfield, Conn., went very well. Everyone who attended the meeting had a great time. As always, Marianne and Ellen Brinker put together a fantastic program; these two ladies deserve our greatest thank-you. … Continue reading →
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From the President-General
Fellow Descendants, The fall meeting in Windsor and Litchfield, Conn., went very well. Everyone who attended the meeting had a great time. As always, Marianne and Ellen Brinker put together a fantastic program; these two ladies deserve our greatest thank-you. … Continue reading
President-General’s Message
Everything is going well with the Society. I’m happy to say we welcomed in 13 new senior members since our last meeting, five of which were advancements from junior member. We also welcomed seven new junior members. It is always nice to bring in new members. It shows that the … Continue reading
President-General Message
The spring meeting of the society was a huge success! I would like to thank our Vice President-General, Lucy Tonacci, for pulling together such a good meeting, and kudos for the program that was put together at Stratford Hall. There … Continue reading
President-General’s Message
Dear Descendants, As we ended the year, the Society received a request for a donation to Christ Church in Philadelphia to restore Benjamin Franklin’s grave. This is the historic church where George Washington and some of your ancestors worshipped. The … Continue reading
Message from the President-General
Dear Society Members, How do you celebrate the 4th of July? With family, friends and fireworks? I have heard from some of our members on the ways they celebrate. At exactly 2 p.m. Lucy Tonacci, Member at Large, invites all … Continue reading
Battle of the Brandywine
Presentation to DSDI Dinner July 4, 2016, Philadelphia William Spaulding Wood II I’d like to start by saying thank you to this wonderful organization. Hope and I have been coming to meetings off and on for over 40 years … Continue reading
President-General’s Message
Dear Society Members, This Society is entrusted with keeping the memory of our ancestors alive and remembering their sacrifices. As we met in Delaware, I couldn’t help but reflect on those three Signers, Thomas McKean, George Read and Caesar Rodney. … Continue reading
President-General’s message
Dear Society Members, This year the Board decided to try having two meeting a year instead of three due to the rapidly rising costs. The Society will always host a meeting in Philadelphia at Independence Hall, as did our forefathers … Continue reading
DSDI members enjoy reenactment at St. John’s Church in Richmond
Last year, DSDI as well as the Virginia Society of DSDI, financially supported a major renovation of Historic St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia. As a thank you, DSDI members were invited in August to attend a reenactment at the … Continue reading
President-General’s Message
Dear Society Members, No patriotic organization is a more prestigious, unique or distinguished society than the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. I am honored to be named as its new President-General. I will endeavor to continue … Continue reading
