~ History ~
The National Society of New England Women was organized January 24, 1895 by Mrs. William Gerry Slade and incorporated in the State of New York February 20, 1895. It was reorganized in 1895 by Mrs. Henry Clark Coe.
~ Object ~
The Object of this Society is to bring together women of New England Ancestry, to engage in patriotic, educational, and charitable work to perpetuate the lofty ideals of their forefathers.
~ Eligibility ~
Any woman over eighteen years of age who is the lineal descendant, of one or more ancestors born in New England prior to the adoption of the Constitution of the United States in 1789 or before 1700 in Nassau or Suffolk County, Long Island is eligible.
~ Members ~
Active, Associate, Members-at-Large for those women who wish to be affiliated with the Society but live in areas where there is no Colony, Life Member, Honorary Presidents General, Junior, Cradle Roll for children from birth to six years.
~ Insignia ~
The six crests of our six New England States are equally spread on a golden circle. Massachusetts is represented by a figure of the Inian Chief Massasoit; Rhode Island, the anchor; Connecticut, the three intertwined grapevines; Maine, the pine tree; New Hampshire, the ship; Vermont, the stags head. The stalk of maize signifies remembrance of the Colony saved from starvation by this Indian man in the wilderness. The insignia was designed by Miss Hattie Slade, daughter of the founder Mrs. William Gerry Slade.
~ Colors ~
The colors red and white are of significance to this Society. The good ship Mayflower sailed from England under the flag of St. George, which was white with a red cross. This flag with the addition of the crowned monogram of the King, was used in 1643 when the colonies of Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut, and New Haven formed an alliance under the United Colonies of New England, from whom we proudly claim our heritage.
~ New England Benediction~
May the purity of the snows of New England, the uprightness of her
fir trees, the strength of her hills, the peace of her valleys, and the
faith in God of our forefathers abide in our hearts and be
manifested in our lives. Amen
By Mrs. Flynn Guernsey Austin,
Past Recording Secretary General and Founder,
Past National Officers Association
~ Pine or Fir Tree Symbol ~
The fir trees of New England, as a symbol, even predates the colonial settlements. Pilgrims found that the forests were teeming with game and wild food, to which the Algonquin people introduced them. The first New England Flag was red with a white canton. A fir tree was the most prominent symbol of New England and is featured on many of the region’s flags.
Check out our FAQ page for membership costs.
National Society Brochure << click here to download
The National Society of New England Women was organized January 24, 1895 by Mrs. William Gerry Slade and incorporated in the State of New York February 20, 1895. It was reorganized in 1895 by Mrs. Henry Clark Coe.
~ Object ~
The Object of this Society is to bring together women of New England Ancestry, to engage in patriotic, educational, and charitable work to perpetuate the lofty ideals of their forefathers.
~ Eligibility ~
Any woman over eighteen years of age who is the lineal descendant, of one or more ancestors born in New England prior to the adoption of the Constitution of the United States in 1789 or before 1700 in Nassau or Suffolk County, Long Island is eligible.
~ Members ~
Active, Associate, Members-at-Large for those women who wish to be affiliated with the Society but live in areas where there is no Colony, Life Member, Honorary Presidents General, Junior, Cradle Roll for children from birth to six years.
~ Insignia ~
The six crests of our six New England States are equally spread on a golden circle. Massachusetts is represented by a figure of the Inian Chief Massasoit; Rhode Island, the anchor; Connecticut, the three intertwined grapevines; Maine, the pine tree; New Hampshire, the ship; Vermont, the stags head. The stalk of maize signifies remembrance of the Colony saved from starvation by this Indian man in the wilderness. The insignia was designed by Miss Hattie Slade, daughter of the founder Mrs. William Gerry Slade.
~ Colors ~
The colors red and white are of significance to this Society. The good ship Mayflower sailed from England under the flag of St. George, which was white with a red cross. This flag with the addition of the crowned monogram of the King, was used in 1643 when the colonies of Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut, and New Haven formed an alliance under the United Colonies of New England, from whom we proudly claim our heritage.
~ New England Benediction~
May the purity of the snows of New England, the uprightness of her
fir trees, the strength of her hills, the peace of her valleys, and the
faith in God of our forefathers abide in our hearts and be
manifested in our lives. Amen
By Mrs. Flynn Guernsey Austin,
Past Recording Secretary General and Founder,
Past National Officers Association
~ Pine or Fir Tree Symbol ~
The fir trees of New England, as a symbol, even predates the colonial settlements. Pilgrims found that the forests were teeming with game and wild food, to which the Algonquin people introduced them. The first New England Flag was red with a white canton. A fir tree was the most prominent symbol of New England and is featured on many of the region’s flags.
Check out our FAQ page for membership costs.
National Society Brochure << click here to download
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