Martha Gee Barnhart is an American civic leader. She served as the Indiana state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution from 2009 to 2011 and as treasurer general of the national society from 2013 to 2016. She also served as the president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Martha Barnhart | |
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.jpg) Barnhart in 2010 | |
| President, Ladies Auxiliary of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution | |
| In office 2018–2020 | |
| Treasurer General, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution | |
| In office 2013–2016 | |
| President | Lynn Forney Young |
| Indiana State Regent, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution | |
| In office 2009–2011 | |
| President | Merry Ann Thompson Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Martha Gee |
| Spouse | Roger Barnhart |
Civic work
editBarnhart joined the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1992.[1] She served as the State Regent of Indiana for the Daughters of the American Revolution.[2][3] She was installed as state regent in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. in July 2009.[4] As state regent, she led historical preservation efforts at Stewart-Griesinger Cemetery in Wilmot, Indiana and placed a historical marker at the entrance of the cemetery to honor American Revolutionary War soldier Joseph Galloway Sr.[5]
After retiring as state regent, she was elected honorary state regent of Indiana.[6] She was appointed as the Indiana State Chair for unites overseas.[2]
Barnhart was Treasurer General of the Daughters of the American Revolution during the administration of President General Lynn Forney Young.[7][8] As member of the national society's executive council, she travelled around the country to state society events.[9] In 2017, she attended the installation of officers of the Galloway-Prentice Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Albion, Indiana.[10] In 2021, she attended the chapter's fifteenth anniversary celebration.[11] She is an associate member of the chapter.[12]
She served as president of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution Ladies Auxiliary.[13][14]
In 2024, Barnhart attended the dedication ceremony, hosted by the Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, for Shrine Chapel at the Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum in Allen County, Indiana.[6][15] She is a member of the Mar Penrose Wayne Chapter.[12]
Barnhart is a member of the Society of Indiana Pioneers.[16]
Personal life
editBarnhart lives in Churubusco, Indiana.[5]
She is married to Roger Barnhart.[5]
References
edit- ^ Sebring, Blake (2022-01-25). "DAR chapter marks 120 years". Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ a b Reports, Staff (2021-08-18). "DAR chapter celebrates 100 years". The Daily Reporter - Greenfield Indiana. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ CNHI (2010-06-15). "Locals attend annual DAR state conference". Greensburg Daily News. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "Galloway-Prentice DAR chapter completes busy fourth year". The Post & Mail. 2009-05-15. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ a b c Braley, Bob (August 21, 2011). "Revolutionary remembered". KPCNews.
- ^ a b Bullock, Alexander (2024-05-02). "DAR chapter holds dedication ceremony for Sterling Chapel at Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum". www.21alivenews.com. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "A Luncheon in Honor of Caroline Scott Harrison | Today's DAR".
- ^ "The Indiana State Conference | Today's DAR".
- ^ "Visiting the Hoosier State | Today's DAR".
- ^ "Local DAR chapter installs officers". KPCNews. 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ contributed, Photo (May 21, 2021). "DAR chapter celebrates 15th year". KPCNews.
- ^ a b "DAR members recall chapter in local Indiana history". The Post & Mail. 2007-11-20. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ "The 129th Annual Congress of the N.S.S.A.R. | Today's DAR".
- ^ "NLASAR Recent Events". nlasar.org. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Amato, Kymmi (2024-04-25). "Daughters of the American Revolution chapter to dedicate chapel at Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum in May". FOX 55 Fort Wayne. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ Editor, Web. "Annual Meeting and Luncheon – 2018 – The Society of Indiana Pioneers". Retrieved 2024-11-14.
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