THROUGH THE YEARS – Our History
Susie Rebecca Gentry, Organizing Regent, founded Old Glory, the ninth TSDAR chapter, in October 1897 in Franklin, Tennessee. Along with fifteen charter members, Miss Gentry chose the chapter name based on a family story about John Paul Jones’ naval battle with the ship Serapis. Family legend said when the Flag was struck and heading downward to the sea a sailor rescued it, saying, “Old Glory shall never be lowered on land or on sea.” The founding motto of the chapter was, “Our Glorious Banner! the Hope of the Free!” … Read More
Miss Gentry’s Legacy
Miss Susie Gentry, the founder of Old Glory Chapter NSDAR, was born July 31, 1860, in Shelbyville (Bedford County), Tennessee, to Dr. Watson Meredith Gentry and Martha Jones Gentry. Following the Civil War, the family moved to Franklin. In 1870, they made their home at Maplehurst, on the corner of 11th and West Main. … Read More
Since 1897: A History of Service
1890 DAR Organized
OG Chapter VISNational Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in Washington, D.C., October, 1890.
1897 Newspaper Announces Formation of Old Glory
OG Chapter VISFrom The Williamson County News, October 14, 1897, “This grand old historic county has…
1910 Flags in Schools
OG Chapter VISIn minutes from 1910, Old Glory Chapter records that along with the Children of the…
1918 WWI Support
OG Chapter VISOld Glory supported the War Relief efforts of the National Society Daughters of the American…
1920 National Women’s Suffrage Invitation
OG Chapter VISIn May 1920, Old Glory received an invitation from the National Women’s Suffrage League to…
1927 Matthew Fontaine Maury C.A.R. Announcement
OG Chapter VIS“Miss Susie Gentry, as Regent of Old Glory Chapter, DAR, and appointed by the…
1938 Old Glory Gavel
OG Chapter VISOn June 14, 1938, thirty-two Old Glory members and ten guests celebrated Flag Day at…
1942 WWII Support
OG Chapter VISIn 1942, Old Glory reported that 100% of the chapter members were actively engaged in…
1944 Memorial Service for Miss Susie Gentry
OG Chapter VISOld Glory’s memorial service tribute for Miss Susie Gentry: “Tuesday evening the 3rd of April…
1972 75th Anniversary
OG Chapter VISThe following is a transcript of an article written by a historian of the Williamson…
1982 The Name of “Old Glory”
OG Chapter VISCaptain William Driver Recently discovered at Williamson County Public Library, this…
1997 Celebrating 100
OG Chapter VISOn October 9, 1997, the chapter celebrated Old Glory’s 100th birthday at a chapter meeting…
2011 Tenth Anniversary 9-11
OG Chapter VISOld Glory Chapter presented banners to Franklin Firefighters in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of…