Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians - who we are
The Ancient Order of Hibernians was organized in America in New York City in 1836. The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians was organized in Omaha, Nebraska in 1894 as the "Daughters of Erin." The Organization pledged itself to God and Country. In 1906 at the National Convention of the Order at Saratoga Springs, the Ladies received permission from the National Chaplain and the National President of the A.O.H. to function as a separate organization. The name was changed to "Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America." In 1984 at the National Constitution Convention of the Order held in Albany, N.Y., the Ladies voted to change their name to "The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians."
The primary purpose of the Ladies was to protect young immigrant Irish girls coming to the United States, to assist them in securing employment, to give them the opportunity to be with their own kind, and to keep them from becoming homesick and discouraged. The motto of the Ladies is "Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity." Our Patron Saint is Saint Brigid.
The Preamble of our Constitution states that the intent and purpose of the Ladies is to promote Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity among its members; assisting the people of Ireland to establish an Irish Republic which shall include the 32 Counties of Ireland, aiding the aged, sick, blind and infirm members and for the legitimate expense of the Ladies, including Mission work and Catholic Action.
The primary purpose of the Ladies was to protect young immigrant Irish girls coming to the United States, to assist them in securing employment, to give them the opportunity to be with their own kind, and to keep them from becoming homesick and discouraged. The motto of the Ladies is "Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity." Our Patron Saint is Saint Brigid.
The Preamble of our Constitution states that the intent and purpose of the Ladies is to promote Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity among its members; assisting the people of Ireland to establish an Irish Republic which shall include the 32 Counties of Ireland, aiding the aged, sick, blind and infirm members and for the legitimate expense of the Ladies, including Mission work and Catholic Action.
History of the Ohio LAOH
The first charter in Ohio was issued in Cincinnati, Hamilton County in 1894. In 1895 a Division was established in Montgomery County. Ohio has a long history of participation in the events of our Order: Trinity College, Junior Division, Nuns of the Battlefield Monument, the National Shire, the Notre Dame Hibernian Fund - just to mention a few. In 1903 there were eighteen (18) Counties: Allen, Belmont, Butler, Clarke, Champaign, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Franklin, Hamilton, Jackson, Lawrence, Lucas, Madison, Mahoning, Montgomery, Muskingum, Perry, Scioto and Summit - with twenty five (25) Divisions active in the State. As of the 1992 Convention report, Ohio had nine (9) Counties and ten (10) Divisions. The 1960's appeared to be the time of the largest membership in Ohio with 3,502 members. As of the 2007 year end report Ohio has eight (8) Counties (Cuyahoga, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lucas, Mahoning, Montgomery and Summit) and nine (9) Divisions with a total membership of 580. Above is a brief history for the State of Ohio Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians there will be more added soon.  | Ohio Past Presidenst2009 - 2011
Mary Ann Weber - Hamilton County 2007 - 2009 Carol Sheyer - Hamilton County 2005 - 2007 Ann Dollman - Lucas County 2003 - 2005 Marilyn Madigan - Cuyahoga County 2001 - 2003 Colleen McKenzie - Summit County 1999 - 2001 Maureen Comer - Montgomery County 1997 - 1999 Eileen McNeill - Hamilton County 1995 - 1997 Joan Cavanaugh - Cuyahoga County 1993 - 1995 Judy Leddy - Franklin County 1991 - 1993 Patricia Egan - Jefferson County 1989 - 1991 Kathleen Linton - Summit County 1987 - 1989 Marie Cooke - Hamilton County 1985 - 1987 Edna Spak - Summit County 1983 - 1984 Eileen Wallenhorst - Cuyahoga County 1981 - 1983 Mary Ungruhn - Hamilton County 1979 - 1981 Marguerite Wahlrab - Montgomery County 1977 - 1979 Mary Reynolds - Cuyahoga County 1975 - 1977 Dorothy Purdy - Summit County 1973 - 1975 Ann Jeffers - Summit County 1971 - 1973 Mercedes (Dee) Scofield - Cuyahoga County 1968 - 1970 1967 - 1969 Mary Ellen Lindway - Cuyahoga County 1965 - 1967 Lucille Krabacher Dunsky-Layne - Montgomery County 1963 - 1965 Lucille Krabacher Dunsky-Layne - Montgomery County 1961 - 1963 Margaret Judge - Summit County 1958 - 1960 Margaret Judge - Summit County 1956 - 1958 Mary O'Leary - Cuyahoga County 1954 - 1955 1951 - 1953 Cecilia Fellers - Cuyahoga County ?? 1946 - 1947 Gertrude C. Manning - Hamilton County ?? Ella Quinn - Cuyahoga County ?? 1912 - 1914 Eva DeVanney - Montgomery County ?? 1906 - ? Estella McKenney - Montgomery County |
