RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The General John A. Sutter Chapter, Sacramento, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), is pleased to honor 58-year chapter member Genevieve Glock Sinclair as she celebrates her 100^th birthday this October.

Genevieve joined DAR in 1961 in her home chapter in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. Encouraged by her father to join DAR, Genevieve traced and documented her lineage to American Revolutionary Patriot Peter Bobb who served under Captain Andrew Stewart and Colonel Robert Elder in the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 10^th Battalion Militia. Genevieve’s sister, Naomi Ficke, was also a member of DAR.

Born in the small farming community of Rising City, Nebraska, Genevieve grew up with two siblings: one brother and one sister. Upon graduation from high school, she graduated from Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska, earning a degree in both commerce and English. After teaching for a time in Bristow, Nebraska, Genevieve decided to move to a larger city, Torrington, Wyoming, where she worked as a teacher, and eventually held the position of secretary to the school district superintendent.

Genevieve met her husband, Kenneth Sinclair, in Nebraska where he was working for her uncle. Kenneth had grown up in an orphanage and was eventually invited by her uncle to work on his farm for a summer church project. Upon graduation from high school, Kenneth returned to work on her uncle’s farm for a short time prior to enlisting in the United States Army during World War II. It was at this point that Genevieve and Kenneth made the decision to write to each other, which blossomed into a classic tale of World War II romance. Prior to his being shipped overseas to serve, Genevieve and Kenneth were married in South Carolina on 4-4-44, a date she noted was one that was always easy for her husband to remember.

After the war, the couple resided in Nebraska until their move to Rancho Cordova in 1966.  Genevieve transferred her DAR membership to the General John A. Sutter Chapter in 1968 where she held the position of Chapter Recording Secretary prior to serving a two-year term as Chapter Regent from 1973 to 1975.

During their 54 years of marriage, the couple raised four children at their Rancho Cordova home: David, Philip, Kay and Kent. Genevieve has also been blessed with five grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Kenneth passed away in April of 2000. Of all her lifelong accomplishments, Genevieve is most proud of her family.

When asked what advice she would give to young people in this day and age, Genevieve stated that she would remind them to listen to their parents, and to seek God and have communication with Him.

On the subject of her 100^th birthday, she attributes her longevity to good genes and heritage, noting that she had an Aunt that lived to the age of 104, and a Grandmother who lived to age 103.

“Faith in God is paramount. Faith combined with positive attitude is also a major component for a long and productive life,” Genevieve stated when asked what advice she would give for healthy living. “Genes and clean living do play a part but you also have to have a sense of humor, good attitude, and always look for the best in people,” she added. Genevieve continued by quoting one of her mother’s favorite sayings. “There is a little bit of good in the worst of us, and a little bit of bad in the best of us,” a very wise mantra for all to consider.

Genevieve Sinclair is truly an inspiration and a special gift to all who have had the pleasure of knowing her.

Source: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution