Kathy Miller, Vice-President introduced guest speaker, Chris Grimes, President of the Sons of the American Revolution, Albemarle Chapter in Roper, NC.

The number one killer during the War of 1812 was infections. There were many infections such as, typhoid, dysentery, pneumonia, measles and smallpox, as well as malaria. It was difficult to keep food fresh and often the men would “flux” a term used in reference to diarrhea. This would make the soldier’s life miserable.  If you amputate below the elbow you have an 85% chance of living. Otherwise, infection would set in and death would occur. The amputations were without anesthesia. The surgeon had to act quickly.  The typical soldier in the War of 1812 didn’t die from cannonballs or bullets, but from germs. Chris Grimes, our guest speaker brought a variety of tools and medicinals to treat a variety of health issues that needed treatment. The most common procedure is lancing boils and abscesses to amputation of limbs.  Chris explained how Leeches have been used in medicine for over 2,500 years. They were more popular in earlier times because it was widely thought that most diseases were caused by an excess of blood. As recently as the 19th century, leeches were used to treat everything from tonsillitis to hemorrhoids. Chris also used a wonderful PowerPoint presentation to better I illustrate the types of problems that the soldiers were presented with during this time period and how they dealt with it.

  Chris Grimes chatting with Linda Rivenbark, President of our 1812 chapter.

If anyone would like to contact Chris Grimes to be a guest speaker at their 1812 group meeting can reach him at cw.grimes@yahoo.com

 or call him at 252-799-1512.

252nd Anniversary of the Stamp Act Resistance February 17th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

THINGS TO DO- Local History: Brunswick Town

252nd Anniversary of the Stamp Act Resistance - What began on the banks of the Cape Fear River helped paved the Road Revolution. Travel back to the winter of 1766 at Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson. Learn how the events that occurred in the Colonial Cape Fear helped sow the seeds of discontent and pave the way for the American Revolution as living history interpreters demonstrate trades and how the dreaded Stamp Act affected their livelihood. Talk with sailors, learn the blacksmith's trade, and listen to lectures on how the events of the 1760s paved the way to revolution. Hands on activities for kids and interactives for the entire family. This special event is free, and open to the public. Visit the website for more details. Feb 17, 2018 - Feb 17, 2018, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Brunswick Town Fort Anderson Historic Site, Winnabow  ADDRESS: 8884St. Philip's Road, SE , Winnabow, NC 28479 PHONE: (910) 371-6613

Commissioner Charles Gause No. 433 Chapter of US Daughters of 1812 Will Meet on February 3, 2018

Commissioner Charles Gause No. 433 Chapter of US Daughters of 1812 will host their first meeting of the new year on February 3, 2018.  Chris Grimes from Roper, NC and Chapter President SAR, historical reenactor will do a program on the War of 1812 US Navy Medicine in North Carolina. This will be a general medicine talk, but will highlight the asst. surgeon and contract surgeons that took care of our sailors along the coast of NC.The meeting will be held at the St. James Community Center, which is on Hwy. 211 at 10:00 am. Check in at the Community Center and the room location will be given at that time. This group will meet for lunch at the San Felipe Mexican Restaurant in Southport NC.Contact Kathy Miller, our vice-president at Klindsey@gmail.com or our registrar, Cindy Sellers at cindysellers@ec.rr.com. 

Member Doris Thompson, of the Snap Dragon Chapter, passed away on January 14, 2018.

Daughters of 1812,
Member Doris Thompson, of the Snap Dragon Chapter, passed away on January 14, 2018.  We remember Doris, not only for her longevity in life, but her long and active participation as a member of 1812.  She was the state president from 1994-1996 and earned the title of Honorary State President.  
Below is the obituary.  Though not mentioned, Gwen Causey is a niece of Doris.
We warmly remember Doris today on a cold, snowy day.  
With Liberty, Fraternity & Unity, Elaine

Mrs. Doris Catherine Lancaster Thompson of Wilmington, NC passed Sunday evening, January 14, 2018.  Mrs. Thompson was born in Brunswick County, NC on December 26, 1925 and was the youngest daughter of the late Berlyn Sellers Lancaster and the late John Newman Lancaster, Sr. of Supply, NC.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George Earl Thompson.  She is survived by her three children, Wayne Earl Thompson, Sr. of Burgaw, NC.; Sue Thompson Schwartz of Pittsboro, NC.; George Kurt Thompson, Sr. (Sue Wilkinson); her sister Betty Lancaster Jones of Wilmington, NC.; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Thompson was a member of First Baptist Church of Wilmington, NC.  She was an avid Genealogist and was a member of the following organizations: Honorary State Regent (1991-1994) North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution; Honorary State President (2006-2009) North Carolina Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America; Honorary State President (1994-1996) United States Daughters of War of 1812; Colonial Dames XVII Century; United Daughters of Confederacy; Daughters of Colonial Wars; Daughters of American Colonists; Eastern Star.
The family wishes to thank the caring staff at Champions Assisted Living, Davis Health Care and Cape Fear Hospice. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
Funeral services originally scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2018, have been rescheduled for Saturday January 20, 2018 at two o'clock in the afternoon at White Funeral and Cremation Service Chapel, 603 Ocean Highway, Bolivia. Entombment will follow in the Oleander Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Wilmington.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Online condolences are encouraged and may be offered at www.whitefuneralservicesupply.com

White Funeral & Cremation Service, Bolivia/Supply Chapel

Elaine Baldasare

Let's Commemorate the Battle of New Orleans and the War of 1812

January 8, 2018  is the 4th annual anniversary of Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans that Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter daughters have gathered on the Garrison Lawn in Southport at the 1812 marker to lay flowers, name our soldiers/sailors/patriots, toll a bell and commemorate the Battle of New Orleans and the War of 1812.

After the ceremony the participants adjourned to Fishy Fishy Restaurant in Southport to continue celebrating the occasion.

Front Row: Carol Jutte and Joan Hall

Back Row: Diane Price, Carol Hart, Diane Kuebert, Pat Gooding, Kathy Miller, Cindy Sellers, Betsy Hamer, Marianne Grant, Linda Rivenbark, Jane Johnson and Phyllis Wilson

President Linda Rivenbark 

Vice-President Kathy Miller

Prior President Betsy Hamer

                                                         Registrar Cindy Sellers

1812 Members Celebrating at Fishy Fishy Restaurant in Southport

January 8th - Commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans at 11:00 in Southport

We will lay flowers at the 1812 monument on the Garrison Lawn in Southport, NC at 11 am next Monday Jan 8th in commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans.  We will go to Fishy Fishy for lunch afterwards (if anyone wants to know, Oliver's will be closed for some repairs, and Ports of Call is closed on Mondays)

Anyone who can bring some camellias from their yard, please let me know on Sunday.  Many may be damaged by freezing temps, so flowers may have to be artificial.

Thanks so much.

Cindy Sellers

February 3rd 1812 Meeting Scheduled at St. James Community Center

The Commissioner General Gause Meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2018 at the St. James Community Center Building in Southport, NC across the street from the entrance to St. James Plantation. The guest speaker is Chris Grimes from Roper, NC and Chapter President SAR, Historical reenactor will do a program on Medical/Medicine/Garrison Surgeon during the War of 1812. Lunch has not been decided yet. The time the meeting will start will also be confirmed.

Happy New Year to All of You,

Kathy Miller, Vice-Presdent