“Real Daughter” is an honorary title given to those members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, whose fathers or mothers gave patriotic or military service to the American Revolutionary War effort.
In 1923, a NSDAR Real Grave Marker was dedicated at the gravesite of Real Daughter Phebe
Cleveland 1811-1900. The spelling of her first name was not correct on her
gravestone. She is buried at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, in Springfield, Illinois, Block A, Lot 103.
Phebe was accepted to the Chicago Chapter ( Illinois' first chapter) on April
16, 1891. Her father and patriot was Charles Dake, Jr. Her daughter
is Josephine P. Cleveland 1839-1897, a Springfield Chapter Charter Member. Click
the photo for a larger image.
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In 1923, Springfield Chapter placed a NSDAR Marker on the gravesite of Sarah Arnold Churchill at Bissell Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The marker was presented by Ethel Churchill Britton, Regent from Walla Walla, Washington. Take Illinois 55 North to Route 54 (exit 100 A). Follow Route 54 East and turn right at Colt Road (County road marker 3.75). Follow Colt Road a short ways. Bissell Cemetery is across from Bissell United Methodist Church. Click on photos for a larger image. |
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May 8, 1924. On the grounds
of the Centennial Building (now the Howlett Building) Springfield Chapter
unveiled a marker dedicating the oak tree which was planted to honor the Real
Granddaughters who have been members of the chapter. The tree was a sturdy oak
to symbolize the sturdy pioneers. The marker was unveiled by the Misses Lena and
Beatrice Tolan, granddaughters of Mrs. Melvina Fletcher, a Real Granddaughter.
The twelve members whose own grandfathers fought in the Revolutionary War were:
Mrs. Olive Eggleston Armstrong, Mrs. Adeline M. Heaton Brown, Miss Josephine P.
Cleveland, Mrs. Melvina F. Fletcher, Mrs. Clara Tolman Gelder, Mrs. Margaret
Louisa Goltra, Miss Anna Maria Jones, Mrs. Caroline Kane, Mrs. Fametty Turner
Lloyd Maxcy, Mrs. Evaline Baird Post, Mrs. Jane M. Ridgely, and Mrs. Sabria
Miles Turner.
All photos by: Lynda Kerstein
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Revised: March 22, 2008