In a message dated 12/20/2001 9:59:14 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << I'm a member of Lewis County Chapter #9 of the State Association of the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington by virtue of these and other Piuoneers of Washington State >> Hi Mary, Can you tell me a little more about this organization. My Canty family line are also members of this organization. I found a write up in one of the Pierce County books. Basically you could only become a member unless you lived in the area for 25 years, right? Would there be a way to see their application? I have quite a bit of info on Richard Canty, but his wife Mary Hicks eludes me. Thanks in adavance :) Carina

Hi Carina This is kind of long but I think it'll answer most of your questions about the Daughters: Eligibility - "Any female eighteen years of age or older who is a lineal descendant of a pioneer who established residence in Washington during the year 1870 or prior thereto or in Oregon in 1853 or prior thereto, or in Idaho or Montana west of the crest of the Rocky Mountains in 1863 or prior thereto." (How long they then resided in the state apparently isn't an issue but it is necessary to supply proof of the pioneer's establishment of residency (and year) as well as your chain of direct-line relationship to that person in your application for membership). Also, as to the object of our organization: "To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the Pioneers of Washington; to identify, protect, preserve and make known historical spots, documents, relics, records and incidents; to encourage and promote historical research in relation to pioneer days; to encourage the preservation and beautification of our natural resources; to celebrate historical and patriotic events relating to the State of Washington; to organize chapters of the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington in the cities and towns of the State of Washingrton; to establish meeting places where such pioneers and their descendants may foregather and fraternize" (from the Bylaws). One of the officers of the Pierce Co. Chapter could fill you in on how to go about making application and if you could see an application on record. Chances are if your Canty pioneer is already established as a resident and he or she is also your direct-line ancestor, it shouldn't take so long to accomplish. It really is a wonderful organization. Good luck, Mary L. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, December 21, 2001 8:15 AM Subject: Re: A new subscriber~Pioneers of Washington State > In a message dated 12/20/2001 9:59:14 AM Pacific Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > << I'm a member of Lewis County Chapter #9 of the State Association of the > Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington by virtue of these and other > Piuoneers of Washington State >> > > Hi Mary, > Can you tell me a little more about this organization. My Canty family line > are also members of this organization. I found a write up in one of the > Pierce County books. Basically you could only become a member unless you > lived in the area for 25 years, right? Would there be a way to see their > application? I have quite a bit of info on Richard Canty, but his wife Mary > Hicks eludes me. > > Thanks in adavance :) > > Carina > >