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Transcription: “Fifty Years Of Activity Completed By Louisa Bedford Chapter of UDC,” Collierville Herald, January 8, 1953 Fifty Years of Activity Completed By Louisa Bedford Chapter of UDC “On January 21, 1903, a group of women who loved our Southland and desired to assist her war- worn Confederate veterans, to aid in marking historic spots, and to education southern youth, writing true history for them, met a t the Collierville Inn. Under the leadership of Mrs. H.L. Bedford, they organized a chapter o the United Daughters of the Confederacy with thirty-four charter members, giving it the name of ‘Louisa Bedford’, a name already dear to each heart, that stood for all that is best in couthern [sic] womanhood.” (From a history of the chapter written by the late Mrs. Maud J. Cowan, dated Nov. 15, 1927.) Another page will be added to the history of the Louisa Bedford Chapter, U.D.C. next Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock when an open meeting will be held by the group commemorating the chapter’s 50th anniversary. Plans for the event are announced today by the president, Mrs. Bettie Craig, who is a charter member. The program will be held in the sanctuary of Collierville Methodist Church and will also honor the birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Taking part in the program will be local ministers and chapter members. The ritual will be read, followed by prayer and a salute to the flags. During the afternoon a history of the chapter will be given and a history of the Confederate flag which the chapter acquired in 1907. The flag will be on display in the church parlors where refreshments will be served following the meeting. Especially impressive will be the memorial service led by Mrs. H.F. Kelsey. And honored in a special way will be the surviving ten chartermembers. They are Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Alice Cartwright, Mrs. J.H. Irby, Mrs. Benjamin Bedford and Miss Louise Farabee, all of Collierville; Miss Ethel Cartwright, Mrs. Richard T. Capers, Mrs. Durrett Moore, Mrs. Settle Morrison, Miss Ann Turner Humphreys, all of Memphis. Also to be recognized during the program will be the late Mrs. Elizabeth Townsend and Mrs. J.K. Waddy who were honorary life presidents. The Louisa Bedford Chapter is one of the town’s most active groups. They contribute to many projects of the national organization in addition to activities in this area. A group of state and national U.D.C. officers have been invited to attend next Wednesday’s meeting, and a special invitation is issued to the public to be present. Transcription: “Maud Cowan U.D.C. Has Meeting” and “U.D.C. Meeting Held Wednesday,” Collierville Herald, June 17, 1948 Maud Cowan U.D.C. Has Meeting The Maud Cowan Chapter, U.D.C., had a “surprise” meeting on Monday evening at eight o’clock with Mrs. B.M. Cowan and Miss Mildred Cowan, welcoming the latter on her return from the hospital. Gift vases of glads and daisies brightened the rooms where the meeting was held. During the business session, a contribution was made to the China Children’s Fund and the historian announced that a government marker had been obtained for the unmarked grave of a Confederate veteran in Magnolia Cemetery. Since June is the anniversary month of President Jefferson Davis, the interesting program was introduced by a talk on that great Southerner. Readings were given by Mrs. W.W. Hutton and Mrs. M.B. Brewer, and a letter was read from Mrs. L.B. Gallagher, a former member. Cookies and cokes were enjoyed during the social hour. U.D.C. Meeting Held Wednesday The lovely country home of Mrs. Bettie C. Allen at Irene was the setting for the meeting of the Louisa Bedford Chapter of the U.D.C. Wednesday afternoon of last week. Co-hostess with Mrs. Allen was her sister, Miss Priscilla Cartwright. The meeting was one of special importance to the U.D.C. calendar because it honored the birthday of Jefferson Davis, the Confederacy president. Mrs. Bettie Craig presided over the meeting and conducted the business session. She introduced two visitors from Memphis, Miss Lida Moore and Mrs. Golden, who made informative talks. Mrs. Golden told of a recent tour through Mississippi to the Gulf Coast, emphasizing points of historic interest. The historian, Mrs. J.K. Swoope, introduced the interesting program for the afternoon. A sketch of the life of Jefferson Davis was given by Mrs. Franklin Kelsey, and Mrs. Charles Dean told about his personal and religious life. A poem entitled “Jefferson Davis” was read by Mrs. J.A. Neely. To conclude the meeting, the hostess served delectable ice cream and angel food cake. Transcription: “U.D.C. Will Hold Tree Planting Ceremony,” Collierville Herald, June 23, 1933 U.D.C. WILL HOLD TREE PLANTING CEREMONY Veterans Of Collierville Will Be Honored At Solemn Service Tribute will be paid the lives of Confederate veterans of Collierville and environs in an impressive ceremony Sunday, when the U.D.C. sponsors the planting of fifty trees on the Collierville High School campus. Captain C.A. DeSassure, ex-commander-in-chief of Confederate veterans will be the principal speaker, and the DeMolay band of Memphis under the direction of W.A. Ward will supply the music planned for the occasion. Howard Clayton, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Clayton, has been judged winner of the Robert E. Lee prize awarded each year by Mrs. Betty Craig, president of the Louisia [sic] Bedford Chapter of the U.D.C. Howard, 19-year old graduate of Collierville high school, qualifies in all the requirements stressed by Mrs. Craig: scholastic standing, school activities, leadership, and loyalty. He was one of the five students entered by Collierville High School for the Balfour Award. He played on the C.H.S. football team, was on the track and pole-vaulting team, and had one of the leads in the Senior class play. The prize will be presented by Mr. C.H. Harrell. Program is Elaborate Program as follows: Invocation …………………. Rev. W.D. Pickens “America” …………………. DeMolay Band Welcome and presenting of trees and contributors. Address on the life of Capt. Wade Hampton …………………. Capt. C.A. DeSassure “How Firm a Foundation” …………………. DeMolay Band Robert E. Lee Award …………………. C.H. Harrell Concert of Southern Airs …………………. De Molay Band. The trees will be planted in honor of; T.R. Alley by his children; Dr. Buccannon by Friends; Charley D. Cartwright by Miss Irean Cartwright, sister; Albert Cartwright by his children; Robert Dean by Charley Dean, son; T.T. McDonald by Mrs. Franklin Kelsey, daughter; J.F. Dudney by Jack Dudney, son; James Lee Dunn by Mrs. David Cartwright, daughter; William Dunlap by Mrs. Ella Alley, niece; Capt. C.A. DeSassure by Friend; Charley Haney by Mrs. Sallie Johnson, daughter; J.P. Humphreys by Miss Ann Turner Humphries, daughter; James Pendleton Jordan by Mrs. B.M. Cowan, daughter; William J. Johnson by Mrs. Annie Dunavant, daughter; J. W. Kelsey by his children; Edward King by Miss Geneva King, daughter; Felix Kirk by Fred and Mark Kirk, sons; John McFerrin by J.B. McFerrin, son; Rev. George Martin, Mrs. Tom McFerrin, daughter; Melvin McFrrin [sic] by Tom McFerrin, son; Jack Mann by J.M. Mann, son; Knox Brothers by Mrs. J.M. Mann and Simms, sister and niece; J.B. Murphy by Mrs. Scott and Shelton, daughter; Capt. Tom Morris by Mrs. Mary McGinnis, daughter; John Norfleet by Mrs. Grace Bonner, daughter; McKinney Brothers by Mrs. Courtney DeSassure, niece; William T. Price by Mrs. John Lynch, daughter; Dr. L.S. Pierce by Dr. L.P. Pearce, son; Sam Francisco Hawk by Mrs. B.F. Stevens, sister; James Samuel Payne by Mrs. Charley Dean, granddaughter; Joe Revell by Mrs. W.W. Norfleet, niece; Samuel Shelton by Mrs. D.H. Delaney, daughter; Thomas LeRoy Talor by Mrs. Julian Bedford, daughter; Thomas Conway Thorton by Miss Tommie Thorton, daughter; Capt. John Dewit Thomas by Mrs. Perry Piper, granddaughter; David Townsend by Mrs. Bettie Craig, daughter; Mrs. David Townsend, whose home was a hospital during the war; Judge Young by Friend. The Louisa Bedford Chapter of U.D.C. are planting trees in memory of General George Washington, Pres. Jefferson Davis, Genral [sic] Robrt [sic] E. Lee, Wade Hampton, Joseph Wheeler, Nathan Bedford Forrest, J.B. (Jeb) Stuart, Albert Sidney Johnson, Sam Davis, Joseph E. Johnson, Stonewall Jackson. Transcription: 2015.13.07 – Manuscript, “History of Maud Cowan Chap. # 1954” History of Maud Cowan Chap. # 1954 In the summer of 1927 a group of young girls and their sponsor Mrs. Maud Jordan Cowan, who was the 2nd Vice President of the Tennessee Division, met together for the purpose of organizing a second U.D.C. chapter here in Collierville. The twelve girls were most enthusiastic to begin the work of the Organization. They met in the home of one of the members and she became the First President. They also elected a Treasurer and other Officers. They began at the first to meet in the homes of the members and had their business, program and social features at the meetings. They selected the name of Winnie Davis as the name of their chapter for the first year but later decided to name it The Maud Cowan Chapter and the number was 1954, for the Founder who organized it. They elected two Associate members and one is still very active but one passed away many years ago. They decided on the amount of dues to be paid and the names of the hostesses for the year.

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