Photojournalist Stuart Villanueva from The Daily News in Galveston was on hand for our 31st Annual Battle of Galveston Commemoration Ceremony last weekend. He took lots of pictures and you can see some of them in his front-page story in the January 7, 2025 issue. CLICK HERE
The Daily News has been in publication since 1842 and is the oldest newspaper in Texas.
As usual we have many hours of video and hundreds of photographs of our own to sort though, so be sure to check back soon for more. Here is a nice group picture to get us started.
CLICK HERE to read the latest issue of The Harriet Lane.
Did you know that the Harriet Lane is still on patrol? Yes, the modern-day version, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane, was commissioned in 1984 and sails the high seas from her home port in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Click here for the full story on Wikipedia.
Honoring a Civil War veteran who was lost to history
Curious about her family’s history, journalist Cheryl Wills began researching her ancestry, and found she was related to Sandy Wills, a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops. Her search also led her to a distant relative, a former plantation, and ultimately to Private Wills’ remains, which have now been laid to rest – with full military honors – at a veterans cemetery in Memphis. CBS News’ Bill Whitaker reports.
It was a beautiful fall morning as members of Camp 2 arrived at historic Glenwood Cemetery in Houston Heights to take part in a graveside ceremony honoring Civil War veteran, Captain Isaac Conroe. Conroe served as Captain of the 12th Illinois Cavalry and migrated to Texas after the war. He built a lumber business, and eventually founded the nearby city of Conroe, Texas.
The ceremony was supported by volunteer participants from the Sarah Emma Seelye Auxiliary No. 1, Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth Camp 18 of Dallas, and the Sarah Emma Edmonds Detached Tent No. 4, DUVCW. Special guests included Conroe City Councilwoman, Shana Arthur, Andrew V. Rapoza of the Montgomery County Historical Commission, and many descendants of Captain Conroe.
William Myers, Jason Hoffman, Daniel Pourreau, Herbert Powers, PDC Don Gates, Brook Thomas, Steve Brock, PDC John Schneider, Sr., PDC Michael Lance, Michael Rappe, PDC Stephen Schulze, CC John Vander Meulen, Robert Riley, Keith Moody, (not pictured, John Schneider, Jr. photographer)Jill Schneider, Mary Anthony Startz, Janet Hicks, Charity Zemzoum, Susan Barry, Rebecca Feaster, Cecily Kelly, Anne Lineberry, Vali Reyes, Norma Pollard The Honor Guard enters led by Drummer William MyersKeynote Speaker Andrew RapozaDescendants of Captain ConroeFamily Members lay Red RosesKeith Moody presents Grapevine WreathHonor Guard SaluteCouncilwoman Shana Arthur presents Mayoral Proclamation to CC John Vander MeulenClosing RemarksAndrew Rapoza and Councilwoman Arthur
The Honorable Mayor Duke W. Coon and the City Council of Conroe, TX have proclaimed today, October 5, 2024, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Day in the City of Conroe, Texas.
William Myers, Jason Hoffman, Daniel Pourreau, Herbert Powers, PDC Don Gates, Brook Thomas, Steve Brock, PDC John Schneider, Sr., PDC Michael Lance, Michael Rappe, PDC Stephen Schulze, CC John Vander Meulen, Robert Riley, Keith Moody, (not pictured, John Schneider, Jr. photographer)
Join us on October 5 for a traditional Grand Army of the Republic memorial ceremony for Captain Isaac Conroe, Union Civil War veteran, founder of the McClellan GAR Post #9 in Houston and of the City of Conroe, Texas. An official GAR marker will be placed at the grave and there will be a uniformed musket salute. Honored guests will include descendants of Captain Conroe and a representative from the Mayor’s Office, who will issue a proclamation. Andrew Rapoza from the Montgomery County Historical Commission is our keynote speaker and will give an account of the Captain’s service and post-Civil War years.
This event is free, and all are welcome!
Date: October 5, 2024
Start Time: 11:00 am sharp
Location: Glenwood Cemetery – 2525 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
Thank you to everyone for your generous contributions! The Raggedy Ann & Andy raffle has concluded.
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The Sarah Emma Seelye Ladies Auxiliary #1 is holding our 2024 Annual Fundraising Raffle. This year’s theme is Raggedy Ann! The prize collection includes 15″ Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls handmade by Jana Marsh, 2 handmade doll quilts (13″ x 13″) by Vali Reyes and Jana Marsh, the 100th Anniversary Raggedy Ann Stories book, plus 2 coloring books and 2 packs of crayons.
Everything shown in the pictures is included!
Entries are $5 each and you can purchase as many as you like using your credit card or PayPal account. Just click on the red RAGGEDY ANN BUTTON and follow the steps.
Candy hearts & paper flowers will always keep me close to you!!–Raggedy Ann ♫
Thank you to everyone for your generous contributions! The Raggedy Ann & Andy raffle has concluded.
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Entries may also be purchased in person from members of the Auxiliary.
The raffle drawing will be held on December 14 at the Christmas party (what a great Christmas gift!) and the lucky winner will be notified by email. Free delivery or pickup is available in the Houston, TX area. Shipping can also be arranged via USPS Priority Mail for an additional charge of $20 in the United States or $100 internationally.
The retail value of the dolls and books is over $150… and the quilts are priceless!
Lovely 8-pointed star quilt by Jana Marsh
Everything is included!
Beautiful patchwork quilt by Vali Reyes includes 1930’s reproduction fabrics
If you have any questions post them in the comments section and we will answer right away.
Proceeds from the Raggedy Ann Fundraiser will support our Historical Good Works Fund.
We thank you in advance for your generous donation!
Sarah Emma Seelye Ladies Auxiliary #1
National Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
