The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Daughters of the
 American Revolution.
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NsNse<AeAsmsmDAwenAnoen11lznnk pritned on the copies. It is not necessary to have an inscription. By carrying out this plan you will bt
 doing doubly patriotic act. Not only will you lay the people and especially the school children of your community
 under a debt of gratitude for your in terest in their welfare, but, by your pur- chase of these fac simiies, you will also be contributing substantially to the fund for the erection of a memorial to the author of the Declaration of Indepen- dence Very respectfully,
 The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association.
 1s5 Fifth Avenue. New York City. P. S.-We trust that you will act quick ly on this matter, so that the presenta- tion may be made before the schools close. It should be done before the Fourth of July-the birthday of the na- ton and of the Declaration-so that the children may be impressed with the great significance oi the Declaration before they are dismissed for the Summer Another important consideration is the fact that the number of these fac similes | Is limited and may be exhausted by Fall,
 as there is a great demand for them, Chapter Report.
 The Peter Forney Chapter held its last meeting for the Summer months on Wednesday afternoon. June teth. The hostess was Mrs. Sarah B. Bethea, whose handsome home on South Perry Street was made beautifully patriotic with it's red, white and blue floral deco rations-red cannas and nasturtiums, white daisies and blue ragged robins.
 After ronttna hrcinauo nd fr0p, officers the Regent spoke of the great loss sustained by the chapter in the death of Mrs. c. L. Floyd of this city. a most valued Daughter-once a member of the Board of Officers. Mrs. Seymour made report of the floral offering sent in At lanta as loving tribute from her sister members of the Peter Forney Chapter white circle tied with the white and blue ribbon of the D. A. R. A committee composed of Mrs. J. K. Jackson, Miss Kirk and Mrs. Wm Seymour was named to draw up resolutions of regret and sym pathy to be spread upon the minutes and to be sent the family The secretary was also instructed to send a notice to the American Monthly Magazine for it's Tn Memoriam" page
 Mrs. Charles Stakely was elected dele gate to the State D. A. R. Conference to be held in this city early in Novem- Der. and Mrs. F. M. Billing was elected alternate Arrangements for the confer ence were discussed, and committees named for the entertainment of the dele. gates. when the Peter Forney Chap ter will be hostess, and will most gladly welcome the sister chapters of the State
 The Honorary Regent for Life, Mrs John Wyly, was appointed to make the address of welcome, and the chairman of the committees named are Mrs, Bethea of the Hostess Committee, Mrs. Phares Coleman of the Reception Com mittee. Mrs. Billing of the Dec oration Committee, and Mrs. John TuIiis of the Invitation Committee. Further collections were made by the treasurer for the fund for the local Y, W. C. A., which fund the officers of the chapter hope to see reach a most creditable amount by the time appointed for col lection
 As Flag Day is June 14th the chapter observed 1t on this date. and heard a line patriotic paper from Mrs. wyiy on the history of the flag. and the duties of each Daughter to it, and to her country After cooling ices and nectar served by our hostess. the chapter adjourned to meet again in October. A Member
 Queries.
 No. 4sS. Coles.-Information is desired of the Coles family of Virginia. What was the name of the first one that came to America and whom did he marry9 would like to get all data possible of this family c. H.
 No. 4ss Trotter.-can any one give me information of the Trotter family of Vir- ginia and North Carolina? Some of them emigrated to Kentucky. B. 
 Answers.
 No. 479. Locke.-Matthew Locke, one of the first settlers of Rowan County. North Carolina, and the patriarchal head of a large family, was born in 1IS0 He was an early and devoted friend of liberty, and the rights of the people. In i7T. during the Regulation troubles he was selected by the people. with Herman Husbands. to receive the lawful fees of the sheriffs, and other crown officers. Tn 1775 he was a member of the Colonial Assembly, and in IT'S member of the Provincial Congress, which met on the 12th of November, of that year, and formed the first Constitution. From 17S3 to 1799 he was member of Congress. He married a daughter of Richard Bran don, an early patriot of the same county, He died in lS0l aged n years. Matthew Locke had at one time four sons in the Revolutionary War. Francis Locke, his eldest son, was appointed by the Provin- cial Congress. which met at Halifax, on the 4th of April, 1776 colonel of the First Rowan Regiment. He was attached to General Lincoln's army when General Aske was defeated at Brier Creek and composed one of the members of the courtmartial to inquire into that unfortu- nate affair. Colonel Locke commanded the forces which attacked and signally defeated a large body of Tories assembled at Ramsom's Mill. Another son, Lieu tenant George Locke. was killed by the British in the skirmish near Charlotte, in September. 17S0. Hon. Francis Locke, son of Francis Locke. was born 1766. He was elected Judge of the Superior Court in 1893. and resigned in 1874. at which time. he was elected a Senator in Con- gress in 1s14-15 He never married, and died in January, 1923, in the 44th year of his age. His mortal remains. with those of his father, Colonel Francis Locke, re- pose In the graveyard of Thyatira Church. Rowan County. North Carolina. See Hunters Sketches of Western North l Carolina.
 No. 4SS Gray.-Thomas Gray, $50 acres
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