Founding Regent,
Virginia Taylor Zink
About our Chapter
Tulsa’s unique history began along the Trail of Tears, where Native Americans were forced from their land in the southeastern United States to what is now eastern Oklahoma, bringing early Southern traditions with them to their new home.
The Creek Council Oak Tree landmark is Tulsa’s birthplace, and still lives as a symbol of the region’s settlers’ strong spirit. Under this tree in 1836, the Lochapoka Creek Indians kindled a ceremonial fire using live coals they had carried from their Alabama homeland, and gathered to start a new life and establish Tulsee Town.
The same pioneering spirit lead Mrs. Virginia Taylor Zink to found the Captain Peter Ankeny Chapter, NSDAR, in 1958. Our active and growing membership consists of a wide range of ages and professions. We all share a love for our ancestors who sacrificed their lives and fortunes to ensure our freedom. The National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution has been promoting patriotism and preserving our history for 118 years. We invite you to join us.
Graves of Captain Peter Ankeny and his wife, Rosina Bonnet
in Ankeny Square, Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Flag graphic courtesy www.3DFlags.com
Grave photo courtesty of Somerset Historical Society, Somerset, Pennaylvania
Virginia Taylor Zink image courtesy Tulsa Historical Society
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