Our History

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The Daughter of Erin in Detroit was organized on Sunday afternoon in October 1953 when about 15 wives, daughters, mothers, and sisters of Knight of Equity met under the leadership of Jean Maguire to discuss the concept of forming an Auxiliary of the Knights of Equity. Jean and many of those present had attended Knights of Equity conventions and their local activities for many years. Also at that time the Knights had recently opened a beautiful club house on Fenkell Avenue.

The first meeting of the Detroit Daughters of Erin was held in January 1954 with Josephine Cotter serving as the first president. When the National Daughters of Erin was founded in 1961, Jean Maguire of Detroit became the first National President. Our Official name became Daughters of Erin Court 6.

From the onset, the Detroit Court concentrated on helping the Knights and planning activities that were family-orientated, such as the “Annual Picnic”; the Children’s Christmas party, the Children's Irish Step Dancing Lessons, and the Mother Daughter breakfast. The original hall was the scene of many wedding receptions of the sons and daughters of members.

Our first charitable contribution was the St. Elizabeth Home, a residence for senior ladies. The PIME Missionaries became our second charity. Later, we chose the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and we supported this charity for over 20 years. In recent years we have supported Charities that support women and children in our local communities such as Dressed-Up for Success Detroit, Catholic Social Services Adoption Department, and Mary’s Mantle. The Court 6 Daughters also work with the Knights to host 3 Fundraiser parties a year to support The AOH Hall in Redford, the Detroit St. Patrick's Parade, and St. Christine’s Food Pantry.

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