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'''Hannah White Arnett''' (1733–1823) was an American woman who is known for preventing a group of men in Elizabethtown, [[Province of New Jersey]] (now Elizabeth) from proclaiming their loyalty to [[Great Britain]] in exchange for "protection of life and property."<ref name=memorial>{{cite web|url=http://www.njwomenshistory.org/memorial-honoring-patriotic-dead-especially-hannah-white-arnett-1733-1823/|title=Memorial honoring the patriotic dead, especially Hannah White Arnett (1733-1823) - New Jersey Women's History|work=New Jersey Women's History|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref> When she heard the men, who were meeting in her house, talking about this offer, she called them cowards and traitors.<ref name=memorial /> Although Isaac, her husband, tried to get her out of the room, she continued to harangue the men and stated that she would leave her husband if he did not continue to support the [[American Revolution]].<ref name=memorial /> The men eventually refused the offer.<ref name=memorial /> |
'''Hannah White Arnett''' (1733–1823) was an American woman who is known for preventing a group of men in Elizabethtown, [[Province of New Jersey]] (now Elizabeth) from proclaiming their loyalty to [[Great Britain]] in exchange for "protection of life and property."<ref name=memorial>{{cite web|url=http://www.njwomenshistory.org/memorial-honoring-patriotic-dead-especially-hannah-white-arnett-1733-1823/|title=Memorial honoring the patriotic dead, especially Hannah White Arnett (1733-1823) - New Jersey Women's History|work=New Jersey Women's History|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref> |
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==American Revolution== |
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When she heard the men, who were meeting in her house, talking about this offer, she called them cowards and traitors.<ref name=memorial /> Although Isaac, her husband, tried to get her out of the room, she continued to harangue the men and stated that she would leave her husband if he did not continue to support the [[American Revolution]].<ref name=memorial /> The men eventually refused the offer.<ref name=memorial /> |
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In 1876 this account of Hannah White Arnett was first told, in the New York Observer in a piece by Henrietta Holdich.<ref name=sons>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7S5CAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA234 |title=Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine|access-date=30 October 2014|year=1915}}</ref> |
In 1876 this account of Hannah White Arnett was first told, in the New York Observer in a piece by Henrietta Holdich.<ref name=sons>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7S5CAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA234 |title=Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine|access-date=30 October 2014|year=1915}}</ref> |
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==Death and legacy== |
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| ⚫ | On July 13, 1890, after the [[Sons of the American Revolution]] refused to allow women to join their group, [[Mary Smith Lockwood]] published the story of Hannah White Arnett in the Washington Post, ending her piece with the question, "Where will the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution place Hannah Arnett?" <ref name=sons /> On July 21 of that year, William O. McDowell, a great-grandson of Hannah White Arnett, published an article in ''The Washington Post'' offering to help form a society to be known as the [[Daughters of the American Revolution]].<ref name=sons /> The first meeting of the society was held August 9, 1890.<ref name=sons /> |
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A memorial "honoring the patriotic dead of many wars laid to rest in this hallowed ground especially a noble woman Hannah White Arnett" was erected in 1938 in the cemetery |
Arnett is buried in the cemetery of the First Presbyterian Church of [[Elizabeth, New Jersey]].<ref name=memorial /> |
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A memorial "honoring the patriotic dead of many wars laid to rest in this hallowed ground especially a noble woman Hannah White Arnett" was erected in 1938 in the cemetery by the Boudinot Chapter of the [[Daughters of the American Revolution]].<ref name=memorial /> Another marker on the wall of that cemetery, which is now illegible, read in part, "Near here rests Hannah White Arnett… Her patriotic words, uttered in the dark days of 1776, summoned discouraged men to keep Elizabethtown loyal to the cause of American independence."<ref name=memorial /> |
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===Daughters of the American Revolution=== |
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| ⚫ | On July 13, 1890, after the [[Sons of the American Revolution]] refused to allow women to join their group, [[Mary Smith Lockwood]] published the story of Hannah White Arnett in the Washington Post, ending her piece with the question, "Where will the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution place Hannah Arnett?" <ref name=sons /> On July 21 of that year, William O. McDowell, a great-grandson of Hannah White Arnett, published an article in ''[[The Washington Post]]'' offering to help form a society to be known as the [[Daughters of the American Revolution]].<ref name=sons /> The first meeting of the society was held August 9, 1890.<ref name=sons /> |
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The Hannah White Arnett Chapter of the [[Daughters of the American Revolution]] was named after her; it is a Fort Payne, Alabama chapter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alabamadar.org/chapmap.html|title=Alabama Daughters of the American Revolution|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://times-journal.com/news/article_5947bc16-f8bd-11e3-80eb-0019bb2963f4.html|title=Hannah Arnett DAR to host patriotic concert|work=times-journal.com|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref> |
The Hannah White Arnett Chapter of the [[Daughters of the American Revolution]] was named after her; it is a Fort Payne, Alabama chapter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alabamadar.org/chapmap.html|title=Alabama Daughters of the American Revolution|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://times-journal.com/news/article_5947bc16-f8bd-11e3-80eb-0019bb2963f4.html|title=Hannah Arnett DAR to host patriotic concert|work=times-journal.com|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:00, 26 April 2024
Hannah White Arnett (1733–1823) was an American woman who is known for preventing a group of men in Elizabethtown, Province of New Jersey (now Elizabeth) from proclaiming their loyalty to Great Britain in exchange for "protection of life and property."[1]
American Revolution
When she heard the men, who were meeting in her house, talking about this offer, she called them cowards and traitors.[1] Although Isaac, her husband, tried to get her out of the room, she continued to harangue the men and stated that she would leave her husband if he did not continue to support the American Revolution.[1] The men eventually refused the offer.[1]
In 1876 this account of Hannah White Arnett was first told, in the New York Observer in a piece by Henrietta Holdich.[2]
Death and legacy
Arnett is buried in the cemetery of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, New Jersey.[1]
A memorial "honoring the patriotic dead of many wars laid to rest in this hallowed ground especially a noble woman Hannah White Arnett" was erected in 1938 in the cemetery by the Boudinot Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.[1] Another marker on the wall of that cemetery, which is now illegible, read in part, "Near here rests Hannah White Arnett… Her patriotic words, uttered in the dark days of 1776, summoned discouraged men to keep Elizabethtown loyal to the cause of American independence."[1]
Daughters of the American Revolution
On July 13, 1890, after the Sons of the American Revolution refused to allow women to join their group, Mary Smith Lockwood published the story of Hannah White Arnett in the Washington Post, ending her piece with the question, "Where will the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution place Hannah Arnett?" [2] On July 21 of that year, William O. McDowell, a great-grandson of Hannah White Arnett, published an article in The Washington Post offering to help form a society to be known as the Daughters of the American Revolution.[2] The first meeting of the society was held August 9, 1890.[2]
The Hannah White Arnett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was named after her; it is a Fort Payne, Alabama chapter.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Memorial honoring the patriotic dead, especially Hannah White Arnett (1733-1823) - New Jersey Women's History". New Jersey Women's History. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine. 1915. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Alabama Daughters of the American Revolution". Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Hannah Arnett DAR to host patriotic concert". times-journal.com. Retrieved 30 October 2014.