CD17C holds COA virtual workshop
Using technology made common during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state society Colonial Dames 17th Century held a virtual Heraldry and Coats of Arms workshop with almost 20 members attending from Texas, Mount Ida, Batesville, Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Benton, Pine Bluff, Fordyce, Stuttgart, Little Work Springdale, Huntsville and Melbourne, a news release said.
The workshop, facilitated by Honorary State President Genevieve Paulson and State President Pat McLemore, gave search instructions for data maintained by the national society. Paulson has proven her direct line to 51 ancestors who were bearers of COA. Since the 12th century, COAs are not given to a family name but belong to specific individuals and corporate bodies.
“The COA program is unique among lineage societies and is important to CD17C and its members in multiple ways. Researching Armorial Ancestors opens up a whole new area of learning and understanding the lives of our ancestors. It instills a sense of history and continuity individual to each member. The Society has one of the largest collections of Coats of Arms in the country at its National Headquarters in Washington, D.C.,” the release said.
The National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century is an organization of women at least 18 years of age who are lineal descendants of an ancestor who lived and served prior to 1701 in one of the Original Colonies in the geographical area of the present United States of America.
“Our members are devoted to preserving the memory of those that settled in the United States of America prior to 1701,” the release said.
“Established on July 15, 1915, the CD17C is a nonprofit organization. Constructed in 1884, the headquarters building holds historical significance and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Members acknowledge and honor those individuals whose enduring legacy of virtue, courage and patriotism formed this great nation.”
For further information contact McLemore at pcmountain@yahoo.com.