Clara Barton
Detached Tent #3 Activities 2000-2020
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Moments from Our Meetings from
Chartering to May, 2020
May 25, 2020
Some
of our members met in the San Antonio National
Cemetery, 517 Paso Hondo Street, San Antonio
to honor the Union soldiers who died in action and
are buried here.
Member Georgi Brockstein researched
these individuals and prepared remarks which were
read by
Candy Martin after a wreath was placed at the
grave of Brigadier General Charles Atherton
Hartwell.
We
are standing in the oldest military
cemetery in Texas. San Antonio
National Cemetery was a part of the
city's cemetery, which was deeded to
the federal government in 1867.
The first interments were Civil War
Union soldiers reinterred from the
city cemetery and outlying cemeteries,
over 300 of which are unknown.
Texas has a very strong history of the
Buffalo Soldiers that served both in
the Civil War and later during the
Indian Wars of the late 19th
century. There are over 280
Buffalo Soldiers buried in this
cemetery. It is only fitting
that their final resting place is
under the watchful memory of two of
their commanding officers. I
would like to introduce you to two
Civil War Generals who commanded black
troops and one very young black
soldier who earned the Medal of Honor
during the Civil War. It was
only after the Civil War that the
Negro soldiers became known as
"Buffalo Soldiers". The Indians
they fought during the Indian Wars
compared their hair to the curly coats
of the buffalo.
Brigadier General Robert Francis
Catterson was born 22 Mar 1835 and
died here in San Antonio on 30 Mar
1914. He was a physician when he
enlisted in the 14th Indiana Volunteer
Infantry. He saw action at
Cheat, Shenandoah and Antietam.
He rose through the ranks from Captain
to Lt. Colonel to Col0el. He
took part in the siege of Vicksburg,
the Tullahoma Campaign, Battle
Chattanooga and the Atlanta
Campaign. He also saw action at
Bentonville, North Carolina, the last
major engagement of the Civil
War. After the war he became
commander of the Arkansas Negro
militia under Governor Powell Clayton
and fought against the Ku Klux
Klan. He is buried in Section A,
graves 176/177 with his wife.
Brigadier General
Charles Atherton Hartwell was born in
Massachusetts 6 May 1841. He
died in Castroville 3 Oct 1876 at the
age of 35. He enlisted as a
private in the 7th New York State
Militia, but procured a commission
shortly thereafter in the 11th United
State Infantry. When the US
Congress authorized the raising of
African American Troops, he accepted a
commission as Colonel and became
commander of the 77th US Colored
Troops. He finished his Civil
War career as commander of the 10th US
Colored Heavy Artillery. He
remained on active duty after the war
and died while still on active duty in
Castroville. His grave is in
Section A, Site 62.
Every year, members of the Bexar
County Buffalo Soldiers Association
hold a ceremony here on Veterans
Day. They dress up like the
soldiers, with yellow bandanas, blue
pants and leather boots. One of
the four regiments of Buffalo Soldiers
formed after the Civil War was
stationed at San Pedro Springs Park in
San Antonio. When the
African-American units were formed,
some people were unsure how effective
they would be, but the soldiers had
one of the lowest desertion rate in
the U.S. Army and included 14 Medal of
Honor recipients.
Sadly
our Anniversary Celebration Meeting scheduled for
April 10, 2020 was cancelled due to the Covid-19
virus and pandemic.
The officers and members are anticipating being
able to reschedule the event this coming
September.
January
10, 2020
Our first meeting of the new year was another
outstanding crowd of members, honorary members
and guests who all came to
hear Mr. Pat Blackman.
He had a lively presentation of ladies of the
Civil War who were spies for both the Union
and Confederate armies.
Six new members were welcomed into the Tent,
but only five were available for the
photo. They are Charleen "Charlie"
Mullenweg, Lori Bravo, Pat Herron, Christine
Herron (not pictured), Judy McKee, and DeNell
Estes shown here with President Marilyn Loop.
Honorary
Members welcomed into the Tent were Donna
Asher, Diana Cloutier, Jeannette Kirts,
Karen Nauschuetz, and Cindy Watson.
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Chaplain Debi Geltmeyer
conducted a memorial service for two members
who recently passed, Kate Skinner-Klee and
Anita Eisenhauer. They are missed.
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Junior Vice President Jean
Kanter and President Marilyn Loop with
Mr. Pat Blackman and his wife of almost 60
years, Jackie.
November
8, 2019
This meeting once again
exceeded all record attendance with 46
attendees who came to hear the life story of
our Tent namesake, Clara Barton, as portrayed
by the fabulous Deborah Moran,
of Andrews, Texas.
In addition to Deborah's
presention, we welcomed new member Denise
Sonnichsen, and held a memorial
for member Marilyn Smith who passed
away September 25, 2019. Members also
donated Christmas Cards to be distributed to
our hospitalized veterans. A special
guest of President Loop was Robin Terrazas,
the president of the Albert Sidney Johnston
2060 Chapter, United Daughters of the
Confederacy. President Loop wryly
commented it is time to end the Civil War.
Gigi Sanchez Welcomes Everyone,
President Loop Calls the Meeting to Order, and Officers
Participate in the Opening Ceremonies.
Clara Barton Arrives
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Clara tells her story and President
Marilyn Loop presents her with a gift and certificate of
appreciation.
Special Guest, Robin Terrazas
President of Albert Sidney Johnston 2060
Chapter, UDC
Membership Chair Peggy Munson
and President Marilyn Loop welcome
Denise Sonnichsen into the Tent
Chaplain Debi Geltmeyer
conducts a Memorial Service
for Marilyn Smith
President Marilyn Loop conducted the
first meeting of the season on September 20, 2019,
with the largest attendance recorded in recent
history.
Gigi Sanchez welcomed everyone and distributed new
yearbooks and membership cards.
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Members, Guests, and Prospective Members all enjoyed the
presentation by William Kiser,
“A Charming Name for Species Slavery: Debt Peonage in the
Civil War Era Southwest.”.
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Five New Members were welcomed into the Tent by President
Loop.
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Cathy Clare displayed her collection of Civil War era
coins and currency.
President Loop displayed a
certificate awarded by National
for Outstanding Participation in Patriotic
Activities.
Rita McSorley (left) and Debi
Geltmeyer (right)
installed Comrade Member Cindy Yates as
Patriotic Insstructor.
The April
12, 2019 meeting of Clara Barton Detached Tent #3
was a busy and fun filled event. Guests
included
Brenda Chapa, Jeannette Kirts, Pat Herron and Joella
Johnson.
Members and
a guest shared the stories of their Civil War
Ancestors. Each was interesting in the details
of the types of service performed, occupations prior
to their service, and events in which they were
involved.
Thanks to these ladies for sharing their
stories. Jean Kanter, Marilyn Loop, Jo Ann
Lynch, Anthony Startz,
Gigi Sanchez, Diane Scannell, Ruth Ann Edney, Candy
Martin, Brenda Chapa, Peggy Munson,
Judith Clemens, Susan D'Ambrosio, and Pat Haney.
Two new
members were inducted into the Tent by retiring
President, Kathryn Adam-Hurst.
Welcome to Alexandra Geltmeier
and Candy
Martin.
Retiring
President Kathryn Adam-Hurst and Incoming President
Marilyn Loop.
Ruth Ann Edney, Susan D'Ambrosio, Kathryn Adam-Hurst, Gigi
Sanchez, Debi Geltmeier, Jean Kanter, Peggy Munson,
and Marilyn Loop were installed by Past President Rita
McSorley.
Members and
guests enjoying the meeting and fellowship of the
Sisters of Clara Barton Detached Tent #3 are JoAnn
Lynch, Ruth Ann Edney,
Ginny Alexander, Susan D'Ambrosio, Georgi
Brochstein, Candy Martin, Pat Herron, Anthony
Startz, Alex Geltmeier, Gigi Sanchez,
Debi Geltmeier, Pat Haney, Sandy Fortenberry, Brenda
Chapa, Virginia Williamson, Marilyn Loop, and Marsha
Jernigan.
Members of Clara Barton Detached Tent #3 donated
$1000.00
in support of the Wall That Heals. This traveling
memorial
to our Vietnam Veterans who sacrificed so much for our
freedoms
was on display in San Antonio February 28 through March
3, 2019.
January 11, 2019
December 28, 2018
Member Anthony Startz shared this photo of the wreath
placed
on her ancestor's grave in the Andersonville prison cemetery in
Georgia.
Many thanks to the ladies of a local UDC chapter who
worked on this project.
President Kathryn Adam-Hurst welcomed Member Marilyn
Rushing, Honorary Member Diane Leininger, and
Comrade Cindy Yates during the November 9, 2018 meeting.
Members and Guests in attendance November 9, 2018.
Peggy Munson receives a Certificate of Appreciation for
her program,
"Who is Charley Darkey Parkhurst?", on September 21, 2018.
Speakers Regina Aune and Aryn Lockhar on
"Operation Babylift-Mission Accomplished" April 13,
2018.
President Kathryn Adam-Hurst welcomes new member
Janice Brazil April 13, 2018
Scott Woodard presented a great program on Civil War
Medicine on January 12, 2018.
New Members Joella Johnson and Judith Dee Wilcox
were welcomed to Clara Barton Detached Tent #3
by Sr. Vice President Peggy Munson
January 12, 2018.
Three new members, Barbara Ady, Kathy Denton, and Judy
Palmer,
were welcomed to Clara Barton Detached Tent #3 by
President Kathryn Adam-Hurst and Chaplain Nancy James.
September 15, 2018
Kicking off the
2017-2018 season, our first meeting was held Friday,
September 15, 2017. Members enjoyed a
presentation by Pat Blackman who spoke on "Mary Todd
Lincoln and Varina Davis: Two Ladies Caught in a
Tragic Time". Chaplain Nancy James assisted
installing officer Rita McSorley with the
installation of two officers who were unable to
attend the previous meeting. Member Anthony
Startz has donated note cards she created as a Tent
fund raiser to support Wreaths Across America.
We enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch at the Petroleum
Club and had a great time visiting with friends.
Speaker Pat Blackman and President Kathryn Adam-Hurst
Ruth Ann Edney, Chaplain Nancy James, Installing Officer
Rita McSorley, and Jean Kanter taking the oath of office.
The Officers
and Council Members of Clara Barton Detatched Tent
#3 DUVCW
Seated: Peggy Munson, Kathryn Adam-Hurst, Diane
Scannell
Standing: Donna Skinner, Meem Baumgartner, Jean
Kanter, Georgi Brochstein, Susan D'Ambrosio,
Nancy James, Rita McSorley and Ruth Ann Edney
The
note cards created by member Anthony Startz are a
water color of the Treue der Union Monument
(loyalty to the Union), which is located in the
Kendall County community of Comfort, Texas. It was
dedicated on August 10, 1866 to commemorate those
who died at the 1862 Nueces massacre. Thirty-four
were killed, some executed after being taken
prisoner. With the
exception of those drowned in the Rio Grande,
the remains of the deceased are buried at the
site of the monument. It was listed on the U.S.
National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The funeral cortege
was accompanied by Federal troops who fired a
salute over the mass grave. Eduard Degener,
father of victims Hugo and Hilmar, delivered the
eulogy. With donations from local residents and
families of the victims, the Treue der Union
Monument was dedicated on August 10, 1866. The
obelisk stands twenty feet high and was
constructed of native limestone by local
stonemasons and several carvers. The main
obelisk weighs 35,700 pounds, with the top
containing the original four name tablets. The
United States 1865 flag has thirty-six stars,
representing the number of states at the time of
the monument dedication. On the lawn at the base
are four name tablets in German. Inside the
second course of the monument is a time capsule.
This is one of the few monuments outside of a
national cemetery that flies the US Flag at
half-mast into perpetuity.
These cards will be
available at the November 10, 2017 meeting for
purchase for $5 per package.
In the regular
meeting of Clara Barton Detached Tent #3 held on
April 14, 2017, several members spoke about their
Union Ancestors. Each of the talks was
interesting and varied in their content. Some
detailed units and/or battles in which the ancestor
served, and some talked about hardships and how the
families were affected. Some had documents and
photos to show, but the quilt displayed by Kathy
Stahlman, stole the show.
Susan D'Ambrosio
Ginny
Alexander
Rita McSorley
Kathy Stahlman
Loretta
Smith
Peggy
Munson
Kathryn Adam-Hurst
Rita McSorley served as
Installing Officer for our newly elected
officers.
Kathryn Adam-Hurst
relinquished the gavel as she prepared to be
re-installed as President along with the other
officers.
NEW OFFICERS
Left to Right are Council Member Rita McSorley,
President Kathryn Adam-Hurst, Sr. Vice President
Peggy Munson,
Chaplain Nancy James, Patriotic Instructor Georgi
Brockstein, Treasurer Donna Skinner,
Secretary Meem Baumgartner, and Council Member Susan
D'Ambrosio. Jr. Vice President Jean Kanter and
Council Member Ruth Ann Edney
were unable to attend this meeting and will be
installed in our September, 2017 meeting.
2017
brought many members and guests to the January 13
meeting of Clara Barton Detached Tent #3
where Maxine Heath presented a program about her
ancestor Adam Shoemaker.
Adam Shoemaker had the distinction of being an
educator and one of the men who taught Abraham
Lincoln.
Mrs. Heath prepared a display board and binders with
her documentation and photos.
President Adam-Hurst presented a certificate of
appreciation to Mrs. Heath for a great program.
January guests included Mrs. Joella Johnson, mother of
member Donna Skinner, and Fannie Fortenberry.
Ginny Alexander, Nancy James and Rita McSorley are
listening intently to Ruth Ann Edney.
Virginia Williamson, Marilyn Loop, and Marsha Jernigan
were among the attendees.
Also in attendance were Gigi Sanchez, Diane Scannell,
and Loretta Smith.
Kathy Stahlman, Debi Geltmeyer, and Patricia Haney were
on hand to enjoy the program and meeting.
Kathryn Adam-Hurst, Meem Baumgartner, and Peggy Munson
kept the meeting on track.
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Not pictured, but also
attending were Donna Skinner, JoAnn Lynch, Susan
D'Ambrosio and one unidentified lady.
Clara Barton Detached Tent #3 meeting of November
11, 2016
held at the Petroleum Club, San Antonio, Texas
President Kathryn Adam-Hurst
Patriotic Instructor Susan
D'Ambrosio
New Member Joan Jackson (center)
received her certificate, yearbook, and U. S. flag
from
President Kathryn Adam-Hurst and Chaplain Maxine
Heath.
Members and Their Guests
Judith Boeckner, James Heath, Rich Stahlman, Maxine
Heath, Rev. David Reedy,
Kathy Stahlman, Barbara Ady (prospective member), Pat
McConnell (charter member), and J. Robert McConnell.
President Kathryn Adam-Hurst
presented a Certificate of Appreciation to speaker,
Reverend David Reedy, Major (Ret.)
September
16, 2016 meeting of Clara Barton Detached Tent
#3. Photo Credit to Anthony Startz.
Rosemarie Taylor presented Nancy Hanks
Lincoln.
President Kathryn Adam-Hurst thanks
Rosemarie for her very interesting talk.
President Kathryn Adam-Hurst (left) and Chaplain Maxine
Heath (right) welcome new members
Nancy Blackburn, Donna Skinner, Gigi Sanchez and Debi
Geltmeier.
Each new member was presented a Tent Certificate,
Yearbook, and US Flag.
Monument Plaque; DUVCW Information Table; Opening
Ceremony; Placing the Wreath
Historian Comments; Unveiling the Monument; Chaplain
Comments; Members with Wreath
Beautiful Wreath designed and created by
Rita McSorley
Saturday, August 13, 2016 Kathryn Adam-Hurst,
Patricia Haney, and Diane Scannell attended the
150th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Treue der
Union Monument in Comfort, TX. The event was
sponsored by the Comfort Heritage Foundation, Inc.,
and the Foundation President Lisa DeWitt conducted
the memorial dedication. Jo Ann Pankratz
Stiles, Comfort Historian, gave a brief talk of the
history of the event. Rudy Johnson, Chaplain
for Special Forces Association led the Pledge of
Allegiance and gave the benediction. Many
descendants gave the names of their ancestors who
died fighting for the Union and are memorialized
here.
Kathryn Adam-Hurst placed the Clara Barton Detached
Tent #3 wreath at the monument.
Conrad Netting IV spoke to the members and guests In
our April 8, 2016 meeting.
He shared the fascinating
history of learning about his father and he has
written a book, Delayed Legacy
to share this story.
Copies were available.
Nine ladies proudly display
their new membership certificates following their
induction into Clara Barton
Detached Tent #3 on April 8, 2016.
Our newest
members!
Standing are JoAnn Lynch, Patricia Haney, Meem
Baumgartner, Anthony Swartz, and Susan Francis.
Seated are Loretta Smith, Georgi Brochstein, Mary
Richmond, and Sherrie Jowers.
Members and prospective
members on hand to meet National President Sally
Redinger.
Tent Officers and National President --
L to R: Peggy Munson (Secretary), Maxine Heath
(Chaplain), MiMi Clifton (Treasurer), Sally Redinger
(National President),
Kathryn Adam-Hurst (President) and Judith Boeckner
(Sr. Vice President).
2016 January 08
Rita McSorley, in period dress, presented a program
titled "Best Little Stories from the Civil War".
She is shown here with National President Sally
Redinger.
2015 April 11
New officers take their oath of office. Ruth
Ann Edney (Council Member and Yearbook Chair), Peggy
Munson (Secretary) ,
MiMi Clifton (Treasurer), Susan D'Ambrosio
(Patriotic Instructor and Council Member), Maxine
Heath (Chaplain),
Judith Boeckner (Sr. Vice President and Registrar),
Kathryn Adam-Hurst (President), and Rith McSorley
(Council Member).
2012 August Comfort, Texas
Rita McSorley, Ruth Ann Edney, and Peggy Munson
participated in a
wreath ceremony observance of the 150th Anniversary
of the Nueces Massacre.
Granderos
de Galvez Celebration
On
July 4, 2011, then Tent President, Ruth Ann Edney,
presented the Tent's wreath during the ceremony held
at the Fort Sam National Cemetery by the Order of
the Granderos de Galvez.
Display of Civil War literature and artifacts.
2010 September 10
Debbie Russell, in period dress, spoke on "The
United States Sanitary Commission: A Civil War
Sisterhood".
2010 April 09
Nancy Clayton shared her display of Civil War
Drummer Boys and demonstrated some of the cadences.
2010 April 09
Bob Russell presented a program titled "A German
Tragedy of the Civil War".
Bob Russell poses with the charter and
anniversary cake and Presidents celebrate.
Members attending the 10th Anniversary Luncheon:
Standing L to R: Pat McConnell (charter member),
Ruth Ann Edney, Susan D'Ambrosio, Kate Skinner-Klee,
Rosemary Sanders (charter member), Cathy Clair,
Zipra Morgan, and Nettie Williams (charter member).
Seated L to R: Rita McSorley, Carolyn Lee, Elizabeth
Jordan, Susan Smith, and Peggy Munson.
2010 January 08
Judith Boeckner gave us a
glimpse of "Hoop Skirts & Reticules: 1860's
Fashions.
2009 April 10
John Knox presented a program on Flags of Our
Nation.
2009 January 09
Mary Frances Bennett shared an Invitation to Cat
Springs.
2008 September 12
Robert Russell presented a program on Civil
War Armaments and Medical Instruments.
His wife Debbie joined him in period dress.
2008 April 11
Charter Members attending the 8th Anniversary
Luncheon of
Clara Barton Detached Tent #3.
L to R: Nettie Williams, Ruth Wilke, Pat
McConnell, Kathy Teele and Rosemary Sanders.
2007, September 14
Lt. Col. Clyde Smith, USAF (Ret)
Presented a program on the History of Arlington
Cemetery
2007, February 11
Zipra Morgan (left), President of the Clara Barton
Detached Tent #3, presented Susan Salm,
newly installed President of the Sarah Emma Edmonds
Detached Tent #4,
with an engraved gavel as DUVCW National President
Pat Mullenix looks on.
Thank you.