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General
George Crook Chapter
Prescott, Arizona
Organized 1927
The National Society of
Daughters of the American Revolution
WelcomeWe welcome any woman for membership who is over 18 years of age and who is descended from a man or woman who aided in achieving American Independence during the period between 19 April 1775 and 26 November 1783.The main objectives of our chapter are to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence and to cherish, maintain, and extend American History, Education and Patriotism. Our meetings are held the third Monday of each month, 11:30AM, September through May.
The General George Crook Chapter
was organized by Mrs. Nelle Quarles Hoover in June of 1927 and bears the
honorable name of a major-general in the U.S. Army who was sent to Fort
Whipple in 1871 to contain the Indians and safeguard the area and state.
For a more complete version of the history click here. Activities and Deeds Objectives of the National Society are promoted by guest speakers and programs at Chapter meetings.Awards are presented to winners of American History Essay Contest and ROTC. Contributions are made to State and National Projects and NSDAR Approved Schools. Coffee and homemade cookies are served to the veterans in the local VA Hospital every fourth Saturday. Short Biography of General George Crook General Crook was born in 1828 near Dayton, Ohio. He was a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy of West Point and later was the Commander of Cavalry in the Civil War. He died in Chicago, IL, on March 21, 1890. His body was taken to Oakland, Maryland for burial. Eight months later it was moved to Arlington National Cemetery. Three of our own Daughters went to Continental Congress this year and found his grave. Sue Irwin, Lee Nelson and Coleen Mills had their picture taken there. General Crook drew the civil and military closer together and cemented strong ties of devotion. When General Crook died, the Common Council of the City of Prescott passed a resolution of respect which said in part, "He never made a promise to white man or Indian that was not literally fulfilled, whether of punishment or favor. With his simplicity, his directness, his hatred of cant and pretense, he was an example to all of a rare quality, embodying the very essence of truth, honor and noblest manhood." For a more details on General George Crook, this site has several pictures of him with a short bio. US President Rutherford B. Hayes served under General George Crook during the Civil War. They forged a life-long friendship and Hayes even named one of his sons after General Crook. Click here to see the article. |
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This page was last updated on 09/14/08.