Colonial Dames XVII Century, Governor Philip Ludwell Chapter Records, ORG.7009

Colonial Dames XVII Century, Governor Philip Ludwell Chapter Records contain minutes, scrapbooks, newsletters, and financial reports.

Chronologically

The lineage society known as the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century was created in 1915 by a half dozen women who shared an interest in and passion for genealogy. The North Carolina Society organized in 1949 with sixteen women attending the initial meeting. Mrs. J. W. Thornton of Dunn (formerly affiliated with the Virginia Society) was appointed Organizing State President while attending the National Conference earlier that year. After a charter membership of 50 women was reached, a formal organizational meeting took place June 21, 1950 in Raleigh. An additional 19 members were approved by the first state meeting in October.

The first chapter of the State Society was organized in 1951 - the Sir Walter Raleigh - and an additional four chapters were authorized in 1955, including the Governor Philip Ludwell Chapter. There are currently 17 chapters in North Carolina and over 500 members.

The Governor Philip Ludwell Chapter, named for an appointed governor of the British Colony of Carolina who served from 1691to 1694, was organized in Marion in 1956. Meetings are held quarterly in Asheville for fellowship and an educational or historic program.

The members of the Governor Philip Ludwell Chapter are civic minded and service-oriented. They participate in numerous organizations and activities. The chapter is committed to veterans. One of its main projects is the support of veterans at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, through donations of supplies, financial contributions and volunteer service.

Women's Clubs

Lineage Societies

Scrapbooks.

Minutes.

Newsletters.