THE POST RIDER The Annual Newsletter of

DESCENDANTS OF EARLY POSTMASTERS 1607 - 1900

Winter Issue 2019

2017 - 2019 GENERAL OFFICERS L to R - Front Row: Carla Odom, Robin Towns - Postmaster General, Jane Power.

Back row: Melissa Fischer, Sumner Hunnewell, Patricia Gallagher, Anne Farley, LTC Robert Odom, and Virginia Rouse.

Third Annual Assembly Friday, April 12, 2019 11:00 am

The Army & Navy Club, Washington DC

DESCENDANTS OF EARLY POSTMASTERS 1607—1900

2017-2019 GENERAL OFFICERS

Postmaster General: Robin R. Towns Deputy Postmaster General: Camille R. Lowery Chaplain General: Carla W. Odom Secretary General: Jane R. Power Treasurer General: Patricia E. Gallagher Genealogist General: Sumner G. Hunnewell Inspector General: Barry C. Howard Historian General: David L. Grinnell Counselor General: COL Clifford C. Lowery, Esq. Surgeon General: Kimberly O. Nagy, MD Surveyors General: Alex Bannerman Anne Farley Melissa H. Fischer Sarah W. Hlavay Karen A. Miller Virginia H. Rouse Michael P. Schenk APPOINTMENTS Parliamentarian: LTC Charles Robert Odom Auditor: Thomas E. Jacks Editor, Postmasters Almanac: Sumner Hunnewell Editor, The Post Rider, Robin R. Towns

Report of the Nominating Committee:

Slate for 2019-2021 GENERAL OFFICERS

Postmaster General: Sumner G. Hunnewell Deputy Postmaster General: Patricia E. Gallagher Chaplain General: Carla W. Odom Secretary General: Jane R. Power Treasurer General: Melissa H. Fischer Genealogist General: Robin R. Towns Inspector General: Barry C. Howard Historian General: Janet B. Walker Counselor General: COL Clifford C. Lowery, Esq. Surgeon General: Kimberly O. Nagy, MD Surveyors General:

Alex Bannerman Anne Farley David L. Grinnell Sarah W. Hlavay Karen A. Miller Virginia H. Rouse Michael P. Schenk

Many Thanks to Nominating Committee: Sumner Hunnewell, Patricia Gallagher, & Janet Walker

Table of Contents Table of Contents..…………………………….…………………...….........2 Officers & Appointments 2017-2019, Slate of Officers 2019-2021……........ 2 Postmaster General’s Message, Visit to Postal Museum…………….…......3 2017 Annual Meeting Minutes…...…………..……….……...……….…….4 Third Annual Assembly Invitation...………...……….……...……...………5 Wreaths Across America, Insignia Order Form…….………...……..……...6 New Members.……….…………………………….………..……………...7 Second Annual Assembly Highlights ...…………….………...……...…......8 2 PG Towns and Hannah Trumbull

Camille R. Lowery

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PG Towns and Hannah Trumbull

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Descendants of Early Postmasters 1607-1900 PATRON of Smithsonian National Postal Museum

On August 9, 2018, Postmaster General Robin Towns and member Joyce Patton traveled to Washington, DC to visit the museum and to present our society’s $1000 donation to support museum’s worthy mission. Hannah Trumbull, Advancement Officer, was extremely pleased to accept the generous donation on behalf of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.

It is my great honor to serve as Postmaster General for Descendants of Early Postmasters 1607-1900. Postmasters has enjoyed an excellent Board of General Officers and Surveyors General. We appreciate your support during our first term as we have endeavored to build upon our successful beginning.

Our Third Annual Meeting will be held at 11:00 am on Friday morning, April 12, 2019, with a luncheon at

The Army & Navy Club, on Farragut Square. Hannah M. Trumbull, Advancement Officer, Smithsonian National Postal Museum, will present a program

entitled, “Highlights from the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.”

Many of you have heard about the passing of Camille Redfern Lowery, Postmasters Co-founder, Deputy Postmaster General, and my beloved sister. Thank you for your many expressions of sympathy, caring, and concern. Camille’s loyal service will be missed. It is our hope that working together with you, the members, we will continue to enjoy honoring our ancestors and advancing the purposes of our society. Most sincerely,

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Camille R. Lowery 1943—2018

Minutes of Second Annual Assembly

Friday, April 13, 2018 ~ Washington, DC

The Second Annual Meeting of the Descendants of Early Postmasters 1607-1900 was called to order at 10:20 a.m. at The Army and the Navy Club on Farragut Square in Wash-ington DC on Friday, 13 April 2018 by Organizing Postmaster General Robin R. Towns. Chaplain General Carla W. Odom gave an invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by LTC Charles Robert Odom. The American’s Creed was led by Secretary General Jane R. Power. The Purpose and Objectives were read by Genealogist General Sumner Hunnewell. Postmaster General Towns introduced the Executive Officers, the Parliamentarian, the Surveyor Generals, and the appointed Committees. The Executive Officers are Postmaster General Robin R. Towns, Deputy Postmaster General Camille Lowery (absent); Chaplain General Carla W. Odom, Secretary General Jane R. Power, Treasurer General Patricia E. Gallagher, Genealogist General Sumner G. Hunnewell, Inspector General Barry C. Howard (absent), Historian General David L. Grinnell (absent), Counselor General COL Clifford C. Lowery, Esq.(absent); and Surgeon General Kimberly O. Nagy M.D.. (absent). The Parliamentarian is LTC Charles R. Odom. Serving as Surveyors General are Alexander Bannerman (absent); Anne Farley (absent ); Melissa Fischer; Sarah W. Hlavay, Karen Miller (absent); Virginia Rouse; and Michael Schenk. Appointed Committee Chairs were greeted: Auditor, Thomas Jacks; Bylaws, LTC Charles R. Odom, Parliamentarian, Camille R. Lowery, Chair, Patricia E. Gallagher, and Robin R. Towns, ex-officio member; Application Format Designer, Alexander Bannerman; and Insignia, Camille R. Lowery, Chair, and Kimberly O. Nagy, M.D., Vice Chair. Postmaster General Towns asked each leader of a hereditary society to introduce them-selves. All other members and guests then introduced themselves. Treasurer General Patricia Gallagher gave the registration report: 35 members signed in. A quorum was established for business to be conducted. Officers Reports were given by those present and are attached. Highlights of Officer Reports: Treasurer General Patricia Gallagher indicated there was a balance of $7,130 in the society’s account. The Genealogist General’s oral report noted 118 applications approved for members and 22 supplementals had been approved as of 31 March 2018. Under New Business, two recommendations were present were presented from the Board: That Descendants of Early Postmasters 1607-1900 donate $1000.00 to become a Patron of the Smithsonian Postal Museum. Adopted. That Descendants of Early Postmasters 1607-1900 donate $100.00 to the Hereditary Society Community. Adopted. Announcements: The 2019 Meeting will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019. Officers were requested to assemble for photos immediately following adjournment. The Benediction was given by Carla Odom. The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m. Jane R. Power Secretary General

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The Postmaster General and Officers cordially invite you to the Third Annual Assembly

Friday, April 12, 2019 11:00 am

in the John Paul Jones Room The Army and Navy Club

Farragut Square, 901 Seventeenth Street, NW Washington, DC

Program:

“Highlights from the Smithsonian National Postal Museum” Presented by Hannah M. Trumbull, Advancement Officer

Rsvp Reservations accepted until April 4, 2019

Luncheon Menu: Barbecue Chicken Salad

NOTE: shared Luncheon with Descendants of Colonial Indentured Servant

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Member name ____________________________________

Member of: _________Postmasters _________Indentured Servants

Guest _______________________________________ Mail check for $38.00 per person, made to “Postmasters”

to: Ms. Patricia Gallagher, Treasurer General, DEP 70 Haroleans Street Harahan, LA 70123

Email: ideltadawn@aol.com Phone: 504.737.0037 5

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Once again in 2018, Descendants of Early Postmasters 1607-1900, graciously sponsored ten Christmas wreaths to be placed on the graves of our US Veterans, some graves dating back to veterans of the American Revolution. Hereditary societies, businesses, and individuals contributed to Oconee & Clarke Counties Cemetery Project,

part of the nationwide project known as "Wreaths Across America." The project covered seven cemeteries in Oconee & Clarke Counties, Georgia, where wreaths were placed on graves of Veterans, strongly supporting the nationwide mission. The goal of "Wreaths Across America" is to have a wreath placed on the grave of every Veteran in America, one grave at the time. Saturday, December 15, 2018 was the nationwide day for the wreath ceremony. A dedication ceremony was held, and a moment of silence observed at exactly 12:00 noon EST across the nation. Following the ceremony, volunteers dispersed, placing a wreath on each Veteran's grave, reverently stating the Veteran’s name aloud, as an annual remembrance to that person and his or her service to the nation. Sincere appreciation is extended to Descendants of Early Postmasters for supporting this most worthy and deserving project to honor the Veterans of our great nation.

DESCENDANTS OF EARLY POSTMASTERS 1607—1900

Official Insignia Order Form

Member’s name: ________________________DEP #_______

Mailing Address: __________________________________

City: __________________ State: ______ Zip: _____________

Email: ___________________________ Telephone: ____________

Please make check payable to Descendants of Early Postmasters

Quantity Item no. Description Price Total

_______ DEP I Insignia, Full-size $ 48.00 ________

_______ DEP II Insignia, Miniature $ 44.00 _________

SHIPPING — USPS $ 3.00 ________ TOTAL $_________ All Insignia are mounted on ribbon. Please Mail your order and payment to: Robin R. Towns Questions: Email: robintowns@aol.com P.O. Box 48851 phone: 706.548.7291 Athens, GA 30604

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DESCENDANTS OF EARLY POSTMASTERS 1607—1900 NEW MEMBERS NEW MEMBERS NEW MEMBERS NEW MEMBERS since April 2018 C-Charter Member

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graciously sponsored ten Christmas wreaths to be placed on the graves of our US Veterans, some graves dating back to veterans of the American Revolution. Hereditary societies, businesses, and

Oconee & Clarke Counties Cemetery Project, The project covered

seven cemeteries in Oconee & Clarke Counties, Georgia, where wreaths were placed on "Wreaths

is to have a wreath placed on the grave of every Veteran in America, one grave at the time. Saturday, December 15, 2018 was the nationwide day for the wreath ceremony. A dedication ceremony was held, and a moment of silence observed

P.O. Box 48851

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C-90 Ann Warren Wilkerson C-91 Margaret Mary Russell C-92 Margaret Blodgett Razzaboni C-93 Richard Kenneth Dunham C-94 Bonnie Gail Hurford C-95 Linda Overstreet Harvey C-96 Deborah Whitmore Hicks C-97 Bree Morse Berner C-98 Christie Ann Noble C-99 Karen Smothers Theofanides C-100 Rebecca Babbit Feaster C-101 Suzanne Worthington Walters C-102 Janisue Rigel C-103 Davena Rigel-Liepman C-104 Deborah Porter Hinckley C-105 Lorie Sullivan Williams C-106 Glen Edward Beebe C-107 Patricia McDaniel Bevis C-108 Virginia Eubank Carter C-109 Martha R. Zimmerman C-110 Laverne Ingram Piatt C-111 John Edward Idenden C-112 Judith Crawford Creamer C-113 Pamela Drenner Nelson C-114 Lawrence King Casey, Jr. C-115 Sandra Irwin Driskill C-116 Glenda Jeanne Harkins C-117 Judith Marie Harless C-118 Jack Jones Early C-119 Janice Miller Elliott C-120 Rita Evans Weis 121 Elizabeth McCannon Newton 122 Sharon Dearinger Williams 123 Laura Jennings Fafeita 124 Patricia deRobertis 125 Susan Lawrence Cameron

126 Kathleen Graham Lomax 127 Larry Dan Jordan 128 Elizabeth Ann Heise 129 Elaine Cowan Mueller 130 Ruth Cattles Cottrell 131 Beverly Ellison Nelson 132 Christina W. Twardowski 133 Carrolyn Tryon Davies 134 Rhonda Hatfield Lievsay 135 Michael Maxwell Black 136 Richard Allen Smallwood, Sr. 137 Brittney Nicole Kean 138 Gail Gordon East 139 Diane Ellis Coleman-Horne 140 Susan Kelley Schofield 141 Brenda Clardy Winter 142 Lisa Gallant O'Brien 143 Gayle Gallant 144 Deborah Gilbert Plaag 145 Jennifer Pittman Viscusi 146 Charlotte Henley Dockray 147 Maribeth Quicksall Brannen 148 Thomas George St. Aubin 149 Marlene Rathbun Wilkinson 150 Jackson Claude Best 151 Sandra Cook Bassett 152 Joyce Ball Patton 153 Donna Plunkett St Clair 154 Ruth Jean Fischer 155 Judith Stevens Quinn 156 Lynne Colter Witt 157 Michael Edward Belcher 158 Carol Sue Williamson 159 Marilyn Blankenship Tucker 160 Carlton Murray Mansfield 161 Marguerite Ann Bock 162 Michael John Rowley

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Members enjoying Postmasters fellowship !

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2018 Second Annual Assembly highlights

Robin R. Towns Camille R. Lowery

Postmaster General Robin Towns presiding