Native Daughters of the Golden West

Specialties

The Native Daughters of the Golden West is a fraternal and patriotic organization founded on the principles of

–Love of Home

–Devotion to the Flag

–Veneration of the Pioneers

–Faith in the Existence of God

History

Established in 1886.

The historic mining city of Jackson, Amador County, has the honor of being the birthplace of the Order of Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Pursuant to a call issued by Lilly O. Reichling, about twenty young women met in Pioneer Hall on September 11, 1886. Miss Reichling explained that the object of the meeting was to form an Order of California-​born women to be known as the Native Daughters of the Golden West.

The Order was organized in Pioneer Hall, at a meeting held on September 25, 1886, when, by request, Judge Curtis Lindley presided, Miss Lilly O. Reichling acting as Secretary.

Chosen for the first Parlor of the Order was the distinctive name of Ursula (meaning «The Bear» — suggestive of courage and strength).

Tina L. Kane was named as the first President, and the charter list closed after thirty days with a membership of thirty-​three. Charter Officers were installed March 7, 1887.