National Society of New England Women facts for kids
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| Established | January 24, 1895 |
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| Founder | Mrs. William Gerry Slade |
| Founded at | New York City |
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Shannon Cowles Logue |
| Website | newenglandwomen.org |
The National Society of New England Women is a group for women who have a special family connection. To join, a woman must have an ancestor who was born in New England before the year 1789. Also, women with ancestors born in Nassau or Suffolk counties of Long Island before 1700 can join. This type of group is called a lineage society because membership is based on your family line.
History of the Society
The National Society of New England Women was started in 1895. A woman named Mrs. William Gerry Slade founded the group. Their first meetings took place at the famous Waldorf Astoria New York hotel.
How the Society Grew
The society grew by setting up local groups in different cities. These local groups were called "colonies." For example, a colony was started in Madison, Wisconsin in 1930. At that time, the organization had 55 colonies across the country. More than three thousand women were members of the society.
What the Society Does
The colonies of the National Society of New England Women work on educational projects. These projects often have a patriotic theme. They might sponsor essay contests for students. They also support pageants and offer scholarships to help young people go to college. Another important activity is supporting libraries. This helps make sure people have access to books and learning.
Well-Known Members
Over the years, many notable women have been part of this society. Here are a few:
- Karen Batchelor, who is a lawyer and also studies family history.
- Grace Gemberling, a talented painter.
