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Jane Farwell Smith

1906 – 1997

30th president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution

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About Jane Farwell Smith

Lived 1906 – 1997 (aged 90). Jane Farwell Smith was a clubwoman.

Jane Elizabeth Farwell Smith (August 16, 1906 – April 21, 1997) was an American civic leader who served as the 30th president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution from 1975 to 1977.

Civic life Smith joined the DeWalt Mechlin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Chicago in June 1950. She served as State Regent of Illinois DAR and as Corresponding Secretary General for the national society before being elected First Vice President General.

During her administration, the DAR gave five new state flags to the United States Naval Academy and donated two American flags for the rostrums of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. Following her term as president general, she served as president of the DAR's National Officers Club from 1986 to 1988.

She served on the awards jury for the Freedoms Foundation and on the board of trustees of the United States Capitol Historical Society.

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Who was Jane Farwell Smith?

30th president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution

When was Jane Farwell Smith born?

Jane Farwell Smith was born on 16 August 1906.

When did Jane Farwell Smith die?

Jane Farwell Smith died on 21 April 1997.

What was Jane Farwell Smith's occupation?

Jane Farwell Smith was a clubwoman.

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· Wikipedia: Jane Farwell Smith

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