The Hereditary Order of the Signers of the Bush Declaration
by Christopher T. Smithson
The Hereditary Order of the Signers of the Bush Declaration was founded June
4, 2004.
Membership is open to those persons, male or female of the age of 18 years
or more, who can prove a blood relationship tp a Signer within the second
degree of kinship.
THE FOUNDERS OF THE ORDER
In the year 2002 a chapter of the Children of the American Revolution was
formed in Harford County, Maryland and named the Bush Declaration Society.
It soon became apparent that there was no organization in existence to honor
the actual Signers of the Bush Declaration on March 22, 1775.
In March 2004 Christopher T. Smithson decided to organize such a society and
recruited J. Andrew Calwell, Henry C. Peden, Jr., and William P. Smithson,
fellow members of the Col. Aquila Hall Chapter, Sons of the American
Revolution, to work with him on this project.
On June 4, 2004 The Hereditary Order of the Signers of the Bush Declaration
was founded.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ORDER
The order is genealogical, historical and fraternal in its nature. Its
membership endeavors to foster patriotism and to enlarge the knowledge of
its membership through:
The collection of information concerning the Signers of the Bush
Declaration.
The dissemination of such information to the Orders membership, and
eventually to other interested persons and organizations.
The building of a body of genealogical records showing descent from the
Signers of the Bush Declaration, and their ancestors.
The creation of a spirit of good fellowship and friendship among members
through meetings and other means, inherent in these purposes.
MEETINGS
The Society will hold an annual meeting in March to mark the anniversary of
the signing of the Bush Declaration. Although members are not obligated to
attend the annual meeting, they are encouraged to do so consistent with the
Objectives of the Order.
For an application and informational materials, contact me at the address
below.
Sincerely,
Christopher T. Smithson, President General
The Hereditary Order of the Signers of the Bush Declaration
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Christopher T. Smithson
4219 Paddrick Road
Darlington, MD 21034-1034
Phone: 410-836-3433
E-Mail: wsmithso(a)erols.com or ctsmithson(a)starpower.net
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