Founded in 2019, the National Society Descendants of American Farmers is a non-profit, non-political organization for descendants of American farmers who were living within the present boundaries comprising the forty eight (48) contiguous continental states of the United States of America between July 4, 1776 - December 31, 1900 . Whether you are currently a member of the NSDOAF, a prospective member, or you are trying to learn more about the Society, this website will hopefully give you the information you are seeking. Please click on the links that are most relevant to you.
General Information
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to men, women, and children of ALL ages who are lineal descendants of a “farmer” living within the present boundaries of the United States between July 4, 1776 – December 31, 1900.
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Charter Membership is now available through November 30, 2019.
Regular Membership available on December 1, 2019.
SCHOLARSHIPS
About this Scholarship:
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Scholarship is specific to higher education students majoring in an Agricultural field of study.
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Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
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A written essay is required (topic will be given)
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A personal interview may be required
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Students may reapply each year that they are in school
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Deadline to apply is August 1st and January 15th annually
ABOUT US
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To identify and honor the memory of our ancestors who were “farmers” that were living within the present boundaries comprising the forty-eight (48) contiguous continental states of the United States of America between July 4, 1776 - December 31, 1900
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To collect and preserve records, documents, and relics pertaining to the history and genealogy of such “farmers”
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To produce and distribute publications relating to the history and genealogy of such “farmers”
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To encourage study and inspire an appreciation of the rural and country life led by our ancestors
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To engage in related educational, historical, genealogical, patriotic, literary, and social activities.
Meet the Society Founders
Janisue Rigel
President National
Cindy Broderick
1st Vice
President National
Rosalind Grenfell
3rd Vice
President National
Ashly Naumann
2nd Vice
President National
Pat Gallagher
4th Vice
President National
Jolene Dodge
5th Vice
President National
Ora Jane Johnson
Corresponding
Secretary National
Geni Sauro Holmes
Recording
Secretary National
Mary-Claire Beard
Treasurer National
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Davena Liepman
Registrar National
Dianne Taylor-Kebodeaux
Chaplain National
Amye Meyer
Librarian National
William Martin
Curator National
Andyrea Mahon
Councilor National
James "Bill" Griffith
Councilor National
John Beard
Councilor National
Christine Herron
Parliamentarian
Remington Rooster
Mascot
Justice
Junior Mascot
ADVISOR FOUNDERS
LTC Charles Robert Odom
Advisory Board
Carla Odom
Advisory Board
