The Madisons of Montpelier Chapter
National Society United States Daughters of 1812
Orange, Virginia
Welcome to The Madisons of Montpelier Chapter
State of Virginia Society
National Society United States Daughters of 1812
Charter Number 412
Organized in Orange, VA on 23 Sep 2003
Organizing President Anne Hoffman Winn (Mrs. John W.)
The origin of the name Montpelier, the Piedmont, Virginia home of James Madison’s Piedmont, seems to be Montpellier, France.
While at Princeton James Madison was deeply influenced by John Locke, the great British philosopher. Locke, like Madison, suffered physical ailments all of his life and often returned to his home in Montpellier, France to repair his health. After Princeton and many times throughout his life, Madison returned to Montpelier to repair his health.
There is no specific date when young James Madison first called his Piedmont home, “Montpelier,” but James’ father, James Sr., first used the name in 1799 in an application for insurance. It was constantly used after 1809 by President Madison, and he and his wife, Dolley, preferred and often used the French spelling “Montpellier.” (“James Madison A Life Reconsidered,” by Lynn Cheney, Penguin Books, New York, 2014, p.33.)
Grave marking in Seaford DE.
Correct Use of the Flag
Correct Use of the Flag Committee Chairman Pamela Curtin explained “The Meaning Behind the 13 Folds of Old Glory”
The flag-folding ceremony represents the same religious principles on which our great country was originally founded.
- The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
- The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
- The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks, and who gave a portion of his or her life for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
- The fourth fold represents our weaker nature; as American citizens trusting in God, it is Him we turn to in times of peace, as well as in times of war, for His divine guidance.
- The fifth fold is a tribute to our country. In the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right, but it is still our country, right or wrong.”
- The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
- The seventh fold is a tribute to our armed forces, for it is through the armed forces that we protect our country and our flag against all enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
- The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor our mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day.
- The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood. It has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that has molded the character of the men and women who have made this country great.
- The 10th fold is a tribute to father, who has also given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since he or she was first born.
- The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
- The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies God the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost.
- The 13th and last fold, when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, “In God We Trust.”
Chapter Grave Marker Chairman Carroll White organized and executed
the Grave Marking of Colonel Gerard Alexander, 1773 – 1853
War of 1812 Patriot
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Cemetery
Forest, Virginia
December 3, 2021
Chapter Events
The Washington Post, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, D.C.:
“Museum has answers to couple’s decades-old questions about metal marker”
KEELING ROWE
Green Lawn Cemetery
Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia
Marked: May 21, 2011 by
The Madisons of Montpelier & Eliza Monroe Chapters
National Society United States Daughters of 1812
1785 – Keeling Rowe born in Caroline County, Virginia;
son of Rachel Keeling and Thomas Rowe
1813 – Keeling Rowe enlisted as a Private in the
109th Regiment (Muse’s) Virginia Militia
1835 – Keeling Rowe married Fanny Bates
1842 – Daughter, Mary Elizabeth, born in
Caroline County, Virginia
1869 – Keeling Rowe died; buried on the family
farm in Caroline County, Virginia; moved to
Green Lawn Cemetery
Chapter President Anne Winn presented Howard Phillips Hart, retired CIA Operations Officer, historian, and husband of member Jean Hart, with The National Society United States Daughters of 1812 Spirit of 1812 Award.
The purpose of this award is to recognize and thank those who are keeping the history of the War of 1812 alive.
Mr. Hart with Anne Winn, President of the Madisons of
Montpelier Chapter, United States Daughters of 1812
Treasurer Pamela Curtin and Registrar Constance Paradiso
at the September meeting!
Mrs. Brenda Graves representing The Madisons of Montpelier Chapter, U.S. Daughters of 1812 and Mr. Mike Lyman,
representing the Men’s Virginia War of 1812 Society.
