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Message from President Pro Tem
Hi Cousins,
I am Ann Duvall Edwards and am presently the President Pro Tem for the Society.
WE ARE STILL HERE!
I am currently working on gathering documents and files that belong to the Society and getting access to the financial end of things. As we move forward, I will be using this website to communicate with you more often and bring the Society into the 21st century, making it more usable by members and adding more content that is of interest.
BTW...
We are not currently taking any membership applications because we are still working on figuring out the membership files.
If you are interested in the Society or have an idea for the website please contact me!
Ann Duvall Edwards
Welcome to our web site!
The Duvall Society was founded in 1926 "The purpose of the Society shall be
to unite in common bond the descendants of Mareen Duvall for the study of
Duvall history, to preserve and restore Duvall relics, to preserve the traditions
of our Country and to support the Constitution of the United States." In Memory and with thanks...
Barrett Lee McKown, 89, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1935, in Wheeling, WV. Professor McKown graduated from the University of Maryland, where he received his Bachelor of Science. He then received his Master of Biological Science degree from the American University. Professor McKown married Anne Willson Grim on September 24, 1965 and lived for over 50 years in the community of Loch Haven on the South River in Edgewater, MD, while also enjoying many travels across the country and globe.
Professor McKown enjoyed an illustrious teaching career in secondary education. He taught biology at Suitland High School (1957-1961) and at DuVal High School (1961-1970). He went on to teach biology, zoology, anatomy and physiology at the Anne Arundel Community College (1970-1994), after which he retired with 37 years teaching experience. He served as Chairman of the College Science Division (1974-1978), as Assistant Professor of Biology (1970-1973), as Associate Professor of Biology (1973-1979) and as Professor of Biology (1979-1994). He was named Professor of Biology Emeritus in 1994.
Professor McKown served on the Board of Trustees of the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Public Library for 20 years, serving as President for 4 years.
He was an active member of the U.S. Naval Academy Parents and Sponsors program, including a tour as President. Over two decades of sponsorship, he and his wife attended a myriad of sporting and social events, graduations and weddings, and welcomed over 160 Midshipmen into their home. As an active member of St. Anne's Church he served on the altar, as a congregation greeter, and on numerous committees, most notably as the Chairman of the Cemetery Committee for many years.
Barry served as a member of the Maryland Military Monuments Commission, having been appointed by the Governor of Maryland in 1994, and also as an Archivist for the National Congress of Patriotic Organizations. Additionally, he was a member of many historical, patriotic and genealogical societies:
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold E. and Della E. McCready McKown of Prince George's County; brother, Martin H. McKown Sr. and his wife Marcyanna Rose Great McKown of Sagamore Beach, MA.
In his final days he was able to spend time with his family, whom he so dearly loved and shared many wonderful life experiences with over the years. He is survived by his loving wife, Anne, of Edgewater, MD; his sister-in-law Mary Elizabeth Grim; and numerous nephews, nieces, and their families. His family is not planning for a service at this time, but would very much appreciate a donation to the Anne Arundel County Library in honor of his memory and lifetime community service.
Published by Baltimore Sun on Dec. 9, 2024.
Interested in Membership
All membership activity has been suspended at this time.
Thank you for your interest in the Society of Mareen Duvall Descendants. New members are always welcome!
Mareen Duvall, the Emigrant, born about 1625, arrived in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, circa 1650. He established his home in the Province of Maryland about 1655, married three times and fathered twelve children. His Will was probated in August 1694. While there is another well known DuVal family of Virginia that descends from Daniel DuVal, there is no known connection between these two lines. Many Duvalls are listed in various early state census enumerations, especially in Louisiana. It appears that the Maryland Duvalls migrated west; some through Western Maryland and Pennsylvania to Ohio, or south to Kentucky, Missouri, Texas, the Carolinas, and then west.
Since the Society was founded in 1926 there have been over 1,000 members. We currently have about 425 members from all across the United States and Washington, DC. Our membership files, under each of the twelve children from which a member is descended, are maintained by the Society's Registrar. The majority of our members descend from Mareen, the Younger, then Benjamin, then Captain John, and then Mareen, the Elder. Mary Duvall Hall and Susannah follow. The remaining children are only represented by a few members, and two have none.
Membership Application and Dues Schedule
Application/Entrance Fee- $10.00 (one time fee) plus Dues
Regular Membership- $15.00 annually
Associate Membership (spouse of a member)- $15.00 annually
Sustaining Members (pending approval) - $15.00 annually
Life Membership - $200.00 (one time payment, payable in one lump sum)
All membership activity has been suspended at this time.
If you would like to join the Society, please complete the Membership Application found under Society Documents, and mail it with your check, payable to "The Society of Mareen Duvall Descendants," in the amount of $25.00, to the Society's Registrar at the following address:
Ann Duvall Edwards
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