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Mary West Chapter 26

Waco,

McLennan County, Texas

Welcome to the website of Mary West Chapter 26 of The Texas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy®. We are located in Waco, McLennan County, "Deep in the Heart of Texas". This chapter first chartered on Feb. 19, 1896 and was the third chapter to organize in the Lone Star State. Originally, known as Waco 3, the chapter was later re-named to honor Mary Eliza (Stark) West, wife of Judge John Camden West, (John C. West). When it was re-named, it was designated the number, 26. The chapter disbanded in 1951 although it was still listed in the Division and General Minutes Book for the year, 1952.

On Feb. 1, 2004 Mary West Chapter 26 was re-chartered, re-organizing with twenty seven (27) ladies, many of whom were new to the UDC. Darla Turner served the chapter as re-chartering chapter President and Shirley Woodlock as Registrar. Current membership is fifty-six (57).

We invite you to visit with us for a few moments where you will learn more about our organization and the causes for which we stand. Hopefully, we will inspire you to consider joining us in our efforts, as descendants of Confederate soldiers/patriots, in honoring their memory and in the preservation of our Confederate Heritage.

For membership information, contact: Shirley Woodlock

For more information on the United Daughters of the Confederacy, its objectives and how to join, click here or the link in the box below.

This page was last updated on: September 11, 2008

Chapter Officers

Chapter Members - Ancestors

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Chapter 26 Photos - Activities

Children of the Confederacy Information

Children of the Confederacy photos

Membership and General (UDC)Information

Other links

UDC General

Texas Division UDC

Flag Poster Page -

The Texas Civil War Museum

Military Service Awards

Note*

The name, United Daughters of the Confederacy® is a registered trademark and was registered 12 July 1994 with the United States Patent Trademark Office by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The insignia (emblem) of the UDC as pictured at the top of this page, was registered with the United States Patent Office on 26 Jul 1994. It may not be displayed without the copyright symbol or used without permission as stated in the 1997 By-laws of the UDC, pg. 41, Article 31, Insignia, Sect. 2, a &b.

Upcoming Dates - Items of Interest:

Chapter monthly meetings, (see previous notice on this page)

2010 District VII meeting

The 2010 District VII meeting will be hosted by General Hiram Granbury Chapter 683 in Granbury, TX . More information forth coming; please check back often. 2008-2010 District VII Chairman is Toni Miles.

2009 Texas Division Convention

The Texas Division UDC also holds an annual convention which is hosted in the fall of each year by one of the Districts. The 113th Annual Convention will be held in Sugar Land, Texas, Oct. 1-4, 2009, Sugar Land Marriott Hotel.

Mary West Chapter 26 is proud to have as a member, Shirley Woodlock, President, The Texas Division UDC, who will preside.

2009 - 115th Annual UDC General Convention

Nov. 6-9, 2009, Biloxi, MS. For more information visit the UDC General Website at www.hqudc.org

2010 Texas Division Convention will be held in Austin.

2011 Texas Division Convention will be held in Abilene.

Texas chapters are individually structured. No two chapters are alike. While some are extremely active, others are more social. After all, "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy".

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Click the cotton boll to view the Pledges to the American and Texas flags, the Salute to the Confederate Flag and hear the Star Spangled Banner

The song you hear in the background is commonly referred to as "Hard Tack Come Again No More". It was written in 1855 by Stephen Foster and is also known as "Hard Times Come Again No More".

Hard Tack was a bread made of flour and water and shaped into a square biscuit. It was eaten by the men on both sides of the war. This staple food was so hard that in order to eat it, it had to be busted with a rifle butt, rock, or other hard object. Another way was to place it the mouth and leave it until it became soft enough to chew. This bread was also called "teeth duller", "sheet iron cracker" and "worm castle".