From e2045c7be21d58727b36c173bf0e5637f39677cb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "James P. Howard, II" Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:04:21 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Added additional information and ribbon for the Maryland Chapter of GSW1812 --- .../general-society-of-the-war-of-1812.md | 80 +- _data/hereditary_ribbons.yaml | 8 +- ancestry.md | 21 + assets/img/ribbons/hereditary/MD1812.svg | 3029 +++++++++++++++++ 4 files changed, 3115 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) create mode 100644 assets/img/ribbons/hereditary/MD1812.svg diff --git a/_ancestry/general-society-of-the-war-of-1812.md b/_ancestry/general-society-of-the-war-of-1812.md index 2161ae2..c099c38 100644 --- a/_ancestry/general-society-of-the-war-of-1812.md +++ b/_ancestry/general-society-of-the-war-of-1812.md @@ -1,16 +1,23 @@ --- id: general-society-of-the-war-of-1812 title: General Society of the War of 1812 -subtitle: Member _jure_ Private William Ray
(2nd Regiment, Ohio Militia); member no. 8537 +subtitle: Member _jure_ Private William Ray
(2nd Regiment, Ohio Militia); member no. 8537, state no. 1076 date: 2024-11-23 qualifying_ancestors: [ "William Ray (2nd Regiment, Ohio Militia)" ] member_number: 8537 +chapters: + - name: Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland + member_number: 1076 author: k3jph layout: page guid: general-society-of-the-war-of-1812 featured_image: /assets/img/ancestry/general-society-of-the-war-of-1812.webp permalink: /ancestry/general-society-of-the-war-of-1812 -redirect_from: [ "/ancestry/gswar1812" ] +redirect_from: + - /ancestry/gswar1812 + - /ancestry/md1812 + - /ancestry/society-of-the-war-of-1812-in-maryland + - /ancestry/maryland-society-of-the-war-of-1812 --- The [General Society of the War of 1812](https://gswar1812.org/) is a lineage @@ -58,27 +65,56 @@ multigenerational commitment to defending and shaping the United States highlights a legacy of service and dedication that William upheld during the War of 1812. +## About the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland + +The Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland originated from the "Defenders of +Baltimore," a group formed by veterans who repelled British forces during the +Battle of Baltimore and was organized on September 14, 1814. As the number of +surviving veterans declined, their descendants sought to continue the legacy. +This led to the incorporation of the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland on +October 25, 1893, allowing male descendants of veterans to join and perpetuate +the society's objectives. + +The Maryland Society focuses on: + + * Collecting and preserving rolls, records, books, and other documents relating + to the War of 1812 + * Encouraging research and the preservation of historical data, including + memorials to patriots of that era + * Caring for the graves of veterans of the War of 1812 + * Fostering true patriotism and love of country + +By maintaining these objectives, the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland +ensures that the rich history of Maryland’s contributions to the War of 1812 +remains an integral part of the state’s heritage. + ## About the General Society of the War of 1812 -The General Society of the War of 1812 was organized on September 14, 1814, in -Baltimore, Maryland, during the war itself. The society's objectives include: - -- Preserving historical records, documents, and memorabilia related to the War - of 1812 -- Erecting and maintaining monuments and markers in memory of War of 1812 - veterans -- Promoting patriotic education to ensure future generations understand the - significance of the war -- Supporting research and genealogical efforts to document the lives and - contributions of War of 1812 veterans - -The General Society of the War of 1812 is one of the oldest lineage societies in -the United States, with roots dating back to the war itself. Established in 1814 -by veterans and descendants of those who fought, the society has maintained its -mission of preserving the legacy of this important chapter in American history -for over two centuries. As one of the earliest examples of organized efforts to -honor and remember military service, the society stands as a testament to the -enduring importance of commemorating the sacrifices made in defense of American -sovereignty and freedom. +The General Society of the War of 1812 traces its origins to two primary sources: + +* Maryland Society: Organized on September 14, 1814, in Baltimore, Maryland, by + veterans who had successfully defended Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 +* Pennsylvania Society: Established on January 9, 1854, in Philadelphia, + Pennsylvania, by a group of veterans who convened at Independence Hall + +These two societies, along with delegates from New York, Massachusetts, and +Connecticut, met in Philadelphia on April 14, 1894, to form the General Society +of the War of 1812. They chose to recognize September 14, 1814, as the official +establishment date, honoring the Maryland Society's original formation. + +The objectives of the General Society include: + + * Preserving historical records, documents, and memorabilia related to the War + of 1812 + * Erecting and maintaining monuments and markers in memory of War of 1812 + veterans + * Promoting patriotic education to ensure future generations understand the + significance of the war + * Supporting research and genealogical efforts to document the lives and + contributions of War of 1812 veterans + +As one of the oldest lineage societies in the United States, the General Society +has upheld its mission to preserve the legacy of this pivotal chapter in +American history for over two centuries. *Additional memberships will be added as they are approved.* diff --git a/_data/hereditary_ribbons.yaml b/_data/hereditary_ribbons.yaml index 299fb34..c3d6fdc 100644 --- a/_data/hereditary_ribbons.yaml +++ b/_data/hereditary_ribbons.yaml @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ alt: "National Society Descendants of American Railroad Workers" - id: GSWAR1812 type: hereditary - date: 1814-09-14 + date: 1854-01-09 url: /ancestry/gswar1812 img: /assets/img/ribbons/hereditary/GSWAR1812.svg alt: "General Society of the War of 1812" @@ -64,3 +64,9 @@ url: /ancestry/ofgd img: /assets/img/ribbons/hereditary/OFGD.svg alt: "Order of Founders of the Granville District" +- id: MD1812 + type: hereditary + date: 1814-09-14 + url: /ancestry/md1812 + img: /assets/img/ribbons/hereditary/MD1812.svg + alt: "Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland" diff --git a/ancestry.md b/ancestry.md index 4064b08..2caadcb 100644 --- a/ancestry.md +++ b/ancestry.md @@ -170,6 +170,27 @@ family. + {% if society.chapters %} + {% assign sorted_chapters = society.chapters | sort: 'name' %} + {% for chapter in sorted_chapters %} + + +
+ + {{ chapter.name }} + +
+ + +
+ + {{ chapter.member_number }} + +
+ + + {% endfor %} + {% endif %} {% endfor %} diff --git a/assets/img/ribbons/hereditary/MD1812.svg b/assets/img/ribbons/hereditary/MD1812.svg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..70414c6 --- /dev/null +++ b/assets/img/ribbons/hereditary/MD1812.svg @@ -0,0 +1,3029 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +