The cross on the headstone would not have anything to do with DAR
membership. While DAR members who are veterans could have a military
headstone ordered with a cross on it or a privately prepared/paid for stone
with a cross, the organization does not provide stones with religious
symbols. The DAR does provide markers for members graves with the National
Society's symbol. It seems likely that the stone would have been arranged
for by a family member or friend.

Eric Grundset
Library Director
DAR Library
Washington, DC

        -----Original Message-----
        From:   Mike Miller [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
        Sent:   Saturday, January 13, 2001 6:30 PM
        To:     [log in to unmask]
        Subject:        Symbom Meanings

        My aunt's headstone has a cross above her name.  I know she
        was a member of the DAR. Would the cross have anything to do
        with DAR membership? If not, what could it stand for?

             Mike Miller   Roanoke, VA
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