Viva le SAR
By Stephen R. Renouf, California Society
Adelegation of compatriots, DAR members and guests traveled to France in April to recognize French contributions to the cause of American independence.
On Saturday, April 6, 2024, the nationwide delegation rendezvoused at the Oceania Roissy hotel in Paris. We met for the first time at a champagne reception in the hotel lobby and capped off the evening with a buffet dinner in the hotel mezzanine.
On Sunday, April 7, we departed Paris for the long drive to Normandy. At the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Collevillesur-Mer, President General John Dodd laid a wreath at the statue “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves.” We walked to the observation point overlooking Omaha Beach—where the Americans landed on June 6, 1944—visited the Memorial Museum of Omaha Beach, and toured the museum.
Garden Inn, where we shared stories of our day’s adventures.
On Tuesday, April 9, we drove to Villandry, where we were given a tour of the Château de Villandry, built in the 16th century. The château was confiscated in the French Revolution, and Emperor Napoleon purchased it for his brother, Jérôme Bonaparte. After the tour, we roamed the magnificent formal gardens. We completed our experience with lunch at Dolce Terrace on the grounds.
We traveled to Bayeux, where we had lunch and wine at the Lion d’Or restaurant. We walked to the Bayeux Museum, which houses the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry, a 230-foot embroidered cloth depicting the Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest of England. We drove to Caen, where we stayed at the Novotel Caen Côte de Nacre.
On Monday, April 8, we left for Vendôme. At the Thoré Cemetery in Loir-et-Cher, we met SAR France Society compatriots to honor Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau (1725-1807). SAR France President Patrick Mesnard and PG Dodd laid wreaths at General Rochambeau’s tomb and spoke of his command of all French forces in the siege of Yorktown. We lunched at Le Plessis restaurant in Sasnières, which specializes in the local cuisine of the Loir Valley.
We then drove to Thoré-la-Rochette and met Countess Nathalie de Gouberville, the owner of Château de Rochambeau. The Countess, a descendant of Gen. Rochambeau, gave us a tour of the château, which has been owned by the family since 1516. We then bid farewell to our SAR France compatriots and drove to Tours, where we took a guide-led walking tour of the city. We had an SAR group dinner at Babette Restaurant in our hotel, Hilton
We visited La Ferme du Cabri au Lait goat cheese farm in Sainte Maure de Touraine in the afternoon. The owner gave us a private tour and a sampling of goat cheese and local wines.
On Wednesday, April 10, we drove to Saumur and visited Saumur Castle, built in the 10th century by Count Theobald I of Blois. Napoleon converted the castle into a state prison. In 1906, the city of Saumur acquired the castle and transformed it into a museum. We had lunch in Saumur at the Domaine de Presle restaurant.
In the afternoon, we drove to Fontevraud Royal Abbey near Chinon, which was was founded in 1101 with separate communities of men and women. King Henry II and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, were buried at the royal abbey with their eldest son, King Richard the Lionheart, and daughter-in-law, Isabelle d’Angoulême (wife of King John). The monastery was dissolved during the French Revolution. As he had with Saumur Castle, Napoleon converted the abbey into a state prison. In 1963, the abbey was restored as a museum.
On Thursday, April 11, we drove to Amboise. We visited the Château du Clos Lucé, built in the 15th century as a royal residence. Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life at the château working on projects for the King of France. In 1854, the Saint Bris family acquired it. The SAR France Society arranged for the owner, François Saint Bris, to give us a guided tour. We saw Leonardo’s workshop and some of his notebooks and drawings. We had lunch in the Amboise at Terrasse restaurant.
In the afternoon, we drove to Chaumont-sur-Loire to visit the Château de Chaumont, built in the 10th century. In 1750, Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont purchased the château. Le Ray helped to fund and equip the
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PG John Dodd, third from right, conducted a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of Jacques-Donatien Le Rey de Chaumont.
Continental Army and the combined French and American fleet. In 1938, the Château de Chaumont became a museum. We walked to the Chaumont Cemetery, where we met the SAR France Society and local and regional politicians, including Chaumont’s mayor and deputy mayor. PG Dodd laid a wreath at the grave of Jacques-Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont (1726-1803), and the local politicians spoke of the importance of Le Ray to the American Revolution.
Following the ceremony, we drove to the country home of Martin Boyer, a past president of the SAR France Society. We had a wine-and-cheese reception on the grounds with the SAR France Society members, and Compatriot Boyer invited us to tour his home. We returned to Tours for dinner.
On Friday, April 12, we left for Lyons. We stopped at Bourges, where we toured the awe-inspiring Gothic Cathedral of St. Etienne of Bourges, completed in the 13th century. We had lunch at Les Petit Plats du Bourbon, in the choir of the former Abbey of Saint Ambroix in Bourges.
We drove to Meillard in the afternoon and visited the 17th-century fortress, Château des Aix. The SAR France Society organized a ceremony to honor Charles-François du Buysson, who accompanied Lafayette to America. He was seriously wounded at Camden and captured by the British. Dignitaries present for the ceremonies included Françoise Gorce (the château owner), Senator Rojouan of Allier and François Devoucoux du Buisson (a descendant of General du Buysson). PG Dodd laid a wreath and participated in unveiling a plaque stating, “Here was born the chevalier Charles-François du Buysson, companion in arms of Lafayette in America (1752-1786).” There was a wine reception and an opportunity for a self-guided tour of the Château des Aix.
We drove to Vichy and were received by Mayor Frédéric Aguilera in the Hôtel de Ville. PG Dodd thanked the French for their support during the American Revolution, and we had a champagne reception. We checked into the Mercure Vichy Thermalia hotel.
On Saturday, April 13, we left Vichy and drove to Vollore-Ville, where we visited the Château de Vollore. The owner, a descendant of the Marquis de Lafayette and General Rochambeau, met us. The château has a room dedicated to the Marquis de Lafayette, where we saw Lafayette’s National Guard sword and other memorabilia. We drove to Légny and had lunch at Auberge La Ferme des Granges.
From there, we traveled to Bagnols and visited the Domaine Riviere vineyard. We toured the vineyard and tasted its Beaujolais wines. We then drove to Lyon, where we stayed at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour hotel. The SAR group walked to the Chabert et Fils restaurant in the evening for a Lyonnais dinner.
On Sunday, April 14, we drove to Jardin de l’Hôtel de la Chappelle in Sathonay-Camp, where the SAR France Society arranged a wreath-laying ceremony. Upon our arrival, we were welcomed by Daniel Méjean, president of the Royal Amicale Deux-Ponts/99th and 299th RI, and the U.S. consul in Lyon. There were speeches by local dignitaries, and PG Dodd placed a wreath at the Royal Deux-Ponts War Memorial. The military regiment band played “The Star Spangled Banner” and “La Marseillaise.” We drove to Fourvière for lunch at La Salle a Manger restaurant.
We walked over to the Basilique of Notre Dame of Fourvière and took a self-guided tour. In the afternoon, we returned to Lyon for a walking tour. In the evening, the SAR group had dinner at Brasserie, where we had traditional Lyonnais cuisine.
On Monday, April 15, we drove to Sathonay Camp to visit the Royal Deux-Ponts Museum. We saw a video presentation on the Royal Amicale Deux-Ponts/99th and 299th RI, and a history of the Deux-Ponts Regiment in the Revolutionary War. We had lunch at the museum restaurant.
In the afternoon, we visited the Domaine de Corps de Loup vineyard. In 1991, the Daubrée family purchased and restored the abandoned vineyard. We viewed the hillside vineyard, where the vines are grown on inverted “v” stakes. We visited the tasting room to sample the Côte-Rôtie wines. We returned to Lyon for dinner.
On Tuesday, April 16, we departed for Dijon. We drove to Berzé-le-Châtel and visited the Fortress of Berzé, built between the 11th and 15th centuries. It is one of the bestpreserved fortresses in Burgundy and was the site of the filming for The Last Duel. We had a guided tour of the fortress, with a panoramic view of the Solutré Valley. We also visited the Domaine de la Croix Senaillet vineyard, where we tasted the Saint-Veran Chardonnay wines.
We drove to Vonnas and had lunch at Auberge de Georges Blanc, where we had traditional Burgundian food. We visited the home of an SAR France Society compatriot en route to Dijon. Once in Dijon, we stayed at the trendy Mama Shelter. We had dinner at local restaurants.
On Wednesday, April 17, we took a walking tour of Dijon, including the Palace of the Dukes of Bourgogne. We drove to Beaune and visited the Hospices de Beaune, founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of Duke Philip the Good of Burgundy, as an indigent hospital. It served as such from 1452-1971. We walked to Brasserie le Carnot for a traditional Burgundian lunch. We then walked to Maison Champy, the oldest wine company in Burgundy, dating to 1720. We toured the underground caves and tasted the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits wines. We returned to Mama Shelter in Dijon in the afternoon and had dinner.
On Thursday, April 18, we left Dijon for Paris. We visited the Fontenay Abbey, a former Cistercian monastery near Montbard built by St. Bernard of Clairvaux in 1118. We drove to Chablis and had lunch at Bistrot des Grands Crus. We arrived in Paris, where we checked into the MGallery Hotel. In the evening, we drove to the statue of the Marquis de Lafayette beside the Seine River, where PG Dodd laid a wreath to honor General Lafayette. We drove to the pier and boarded a Seine River boat for a dinner cruise.
On Friday, April 19, we had a free day to explore Paris. In the evening, our SAR group dressed up for our Gala Farewell to France at the Cercle de l’Union Interallié private club in Paris. The Interallié was created in 1917 as a site for officers and political leaders of the Allies to meet. After the Armistice in 1918, it was established for the elite of France and friendly nations to gather and hold discussions. General Charles de Gaulle described the Interallié as the “French Embassy in Paris.” It was the perfect site to complete our French adventure.
We had a great time building friendships with the SAR France Society and honoring the contributions of the French to the American Revolution.
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Deadlines: Winter (February) Dec. 15; Spring (May) March 15; Summer (August) June 15; Fall (November) Sept. 15.
ALABAMA SOCIETY
Cheaha Chapter
Chapter Vice President Ron Burson delivered a special presentation on the National Society’s Revolutionary War Rarities podcast in January. President Jim Griffith and Past President Jim Maples of the Alabama State Society host the podcast series.
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President Eric Sloughfy installed Compatriot Daniel Thomas of Lineville, who is the newest member of his family to join.
President Eric Sloughfy presented her with the NSSAR Challenge Coin.
Installed during the meeting was Rev. Dr. Steve West, pastor of the First United Church in Jacksonville. His father, Rev. Pete West, was present.
The March chapter meeting was held in the Anniston Room of the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County. The guest speaker was local educator Joan Frazier, a member of the Bienville Chapter of the DAR. She presented a program on the curriculum used in Alabama’s primaryand secondary-education systems, after which Chapter
General Galvez Chapter
The General Galvez Chapter contributed $17,000 in gifts to veterans at the William F. Greene State Veterans Home in Bay Minette, Ala., above. The gifts included board games, snack treats and clothing. This has been a chapter project for several years. Compatriots Tommy Rhodes (left, middle) and chapter Veteran’s Committee Chairman Edmon McKinley (right, middle) delivered the gifts.
Little River Chapter
Alabama Society
President Michael Martin, right, was the keynote speaker at the March meeting. He discussed preserving and growing the local chapters and installed the officers for the coming year.
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From left, Vice President Ron Burson, Daniel Thomas and President Eric Sloughfy.
From left, Joan Frazier, Revs. Pete and Steve West and President Eric Sloughfy.
CALIFORNIA SOCIETY
Redlands Chapter
Never have so many United States Navy Seals gathered to receive SAR awards.
The U.S. Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Fla., and the U.S. Navy SEAL Museum SD Reserve in Indian Wells, Calif., hosted the event and awards ceremony organized by NSSAR’s Branding, Engagement, Communications, PR, History and Flag committees’ Ben Hobbins of the Redlands Chapter.
From left, (SEAL) Jeff Bramstedt (USN, Ret.), Capt. (SEAL) Robert Schoulz (USN, Ret.), Master Chief (SEAL) Rick Kaiser (USN, Ret.), CEO U.S. Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Fort Pierce FL (SEAL) Todd Perry (USN, Ret.), Executive Director Navy SEAL Museum SD 40-year SEAL spouse Jackie Perry and Reserve CEO Mike Kelly.
Sacramento Chapter
As part of the SAR America 250th Anniversary Campaign, the Sacramento Chapter kicked off its 1776 Book Challenge. The goal is to donate 1,776 books to
local fifth-grade classrooms by the 250th Anniversary of our country’s founding. Sacramento is partnering with area teachers to provide classrooms with sets of books written for fifthgrade students that will inspire patriotism.
In all, 54 teachers will receive classroom sets of 33 books. Each teacher selects the books they want to use in their classroom. Over the lifespan of the books, more than 10,000 students will have the opportunity to learn about their American heritage.
The first book donation was made to four teachers at Deterding Elementary School in Carmichael.
COLORADO SOCIETY
Mount Evans Chapter
Marty Richardson was awarded for his outstanding work with the Dawg Nation Foundation, which raises money to support male and female hockey players who have suffered a catastrophic injury or currently suffer from a severe illness, or to help a family that has recently lost a loved one. The charity started with the passing of a hat at a beer-league hockey game, raising $300 for a teammate. The charity now has surpassed the $5 million mark in funds raised. On the night the award was given, another $50,000 was raised for the charity during a fundraising event.
CONNECTICUT SOCIETY
In February, the Historic Sites and Celebrations Committee met at Gov. Jonathan Trumbull’s War Office to discuss plans to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.
The War Office in Lebanon was the Connecticut Council of Safety headquarters during the American Revolution 1775-1783. Gov. Trumbull, referred to as “The Rebel Governor” by the British, was the only Patriot governor to serve before, during and after the American Revolution.
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Sacramento Compatriots Craig Anderson and Carl Ahlberg with Deterding Elementary teachers Bethany Ellis, Amber Baily, Cory Bridges and Gretchen Johnson.
From left, Chip Dawes, Marty Richardson and Curt Ledall.
Since 1891, the CTSSAR has owned and maintained its War Office as a museum. This year, the society plans to organize and commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Intolerable Acts of 1774, focusing on the town of Lebanon’s response to the Boston Port Act on June 1, 1774. The society also will conduct 250th Anniversary ceremonies for Roger Sherman and Eliphalet Dyer, Connecticut’s delegates to the First Continental Congress held at Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia, Sept. 5-Oct. 26, 1774.
DAKOTA SOCIETY
Don Kellogg of the Dakota Society Color Guard participated in Above and Beyond, a tribute to six Medal of Honor recipients from World War II, on March 25 at the Harry S Truman Library and Museum.
During the Independence, Mo., event, sponsored by the Harry S Truman Chapter, Compatriot Kellogg carried the South Dakota state flag, honoring Joseph Jacob “Joe” Foss, USMC.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SOCIETY
On April 1, United States Capitol Police (USCP) Chief J. Thomas Manger received the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation and Medal, presented to him by DCSAR President William O. Ritchie during a brief ceremony at the USCP Headquarters. Manger was appointed to his position in July 2021.
Manger has served 45 years in the policing profession, including more than two decades as chief of police for three of the largest police agencies in the National Capital Region. He was police chief in Montgomery County, Md., from 2004-2019 and previously served as the police chief in Fairfax County, Va., from 1998-2004. His leadership in regional law-enforcement initiatives is extensive.
He has received numerous awards in Fairfax County, including the Silver Medal of Valor.
During his time as a police chief, Manger received the 2007 Law Enforcement Award from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the 2016 Gorowitz Institute Service Award from the Anti-Defamation League, the 2018 FBI National Executive Institute Associates Penrith Award,
the 2019 Major Cities Chiefs Leadership Award and the 2022 William H. Webster Profiles in Leadership Award for Federal Law Enforcement. Manger was inducted into the Montgomery County Human Rights Hall of Fame in 2012, and he was one of the Washingtonians of the Year in 2018.
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The District of Columbia’s SAR, DAR and C.A.R. jointly held the George Washington Birthday Luncheon on Feb. 17 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va. Guest speaker William Jamieson “Jay” Bosanko was appointed deputy archivist of the United States on Dec. 1, 2023. He has been a member of the Senior Executive Service at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) since 2008. Since January 2013, he has served as NARA’s chief operating officer, overseeing its
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Committee members outside the War Office with the 13-star Trumbull flag and the SAR 250th Anniversary flag.
DCSAR President Bill Ritchie and UUnited States Capitol Police Chief P J. Thomas Manger.
DCSAR President Bill Ritchie’s granddaughter, Destiny M. Joiner, was among four new DAR members inducted by DCDAR Regent Beth Hicks.
archival mission. He is responsible for efforts nationwide to serve federal agencies’ ongoing records-management needs and to represent the public’s interest in government records through accountability and transparency.
Bosanko spoke about the vital role of the National Archives, specifically of the importance of records in our unique form of democracy, in which the people hold the government accountable. He also discussed the compiled military-service records and pension files that document the service and sacrifices made by the Patriots and their families. Bosanko gave an overview of the struggle to transfer these records to the National Archives and the SAR’s critical role in that transfer. In the summer of 1892, President General Horace Porter played a leading role in the passage of a law signed by President William Henry Harrison that brought about the preservation and organization of the records at the Department of Defense. Bosanko encouraged members to dive into the National Archives and research their Patriot Ancestors, particularly as the nation approaches its 250th Anniversary. Bosanko was presented with the DCSAR Honor in Service Medal.
DCDAR Regent Beth Hicks conducted the induction of four new DAR members, including Destiny M. Joiner, DCSAR President Bill Ritchie’s granddaughter.
FLORIDA SOCIETY
Clearwater Chapter
Jacksonville Chapter
The 247th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War Battle of Thomas Creek, the southernmost battle of the American Revolutionary War, was held on March 23. This ceremony usually takes place at the Seaton Creek Historic Park battle location in Jacksonville, but due to a forecast of heavy rains at the park, the venue was changed to a large airport hotel meeting room.
Though we thought the turnout would be low due to bad weather, we again had more than 100 in attendance. For this National Color Guard event, we were honored to have National Color Guard Commander Scott Collins, who organized a large color guard of compatriots and C.A.R. members to present the colors. Greetings were given by the City of Jacksonville, South Atlantic District Vice President General James Wyrosdick, Florida Society President Steve Fields and Georgia Society President Ed Rigel Jr. FSSDAR Vice Regent Kim Zeman, N.E. Regents Council President Betty Reed and FSSC.A.R. State President Sydney Wagnstrom also presented greetings. Compatriot Dr. Roger Smith again gave an enthusiastic presentation on why Gen. George Washington wanted to make northeast Florida the 14th Colony. Attendees enjoyed the ceremony honoring our Patriots who fought and died in this second of three failed attempts ordered by Washington to conquer northeast Florida.
We look forward to next year’s Thomas Creek Ceremony, held at Seaton Creek Historic Preservation Park on Saturday, March 29, 2025, as we march toward our nation’s 250th Anniversary.
At the Dec. 20, 2023, meeting, the officers for 2024 were sworn in by Regional Vice President Parks Honeywell, who wore a Revolutionary War officer uniform. Compatriot Honeywell was awarded the Liberty Medal and the 30-Year Membership Award. George Youstra was awarded the 50-Year Membership Award. Robert Moore was awarded the Sam Adams Congress Appreciation Award.
In January, we met at a new location, the Countryside Country Club. The guest speaker was Andrew Lumish, founder of The Good Cemeterian project. Lumish has restored numerous grave markers in cemeteries for more than a decade. He was inspired after seeing neglected grave markers of veterans in a Tampa cemetery. For information about his projects, visit www. thegoodcemeterian.org
Attending the February meeting were the St. Petersburg College SAR Scholarship recipient Michelle Wilson and Deborah Swink, St. Petersburg College executive director of development, who gave us an overview of our scholarship.
Saint Petersburg Chapter
On Jan. 13, the chapter held a joint meeting with the Caravel Chapter NSDAR at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. The guest speaker was Benjamin Bell, a former guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a member of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He spoke about being a member of the prestigious group that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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At the February meeting, Lori Coffey, the guest speaker, talked about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The chapter received the Partners in Patriotism Award from the Florida Society.
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Regional Vice President Parks Honeywell, left, and Clearwater Chapter President Tim Shaner
From left, Caravel Chapter Regent Maggi Chapman, Chapter President Doug Maddox and Benjamin Bell.
Withlacoochee Chapter
The chapter, which has 23 George Washington Endowment Fund Fellows, inducted the first threegeneration family into GWEF at its February meeting.
Randolph Mazourek II, the youngest family member, was presented with a Revolutionary War replica musket and was joined by Blake and Ralph Bell.
Former Historian General William Stone’s encouragement was instrumental in the chapter having so many GW Fellows.
IDAHO SOCIETY
On Jan. 20, Compatriots Jack Currier (Fort Boise Chapter president) and Idaho SAR President Ronald Kern, along with their wives, attended the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Awards Banquet (Black Sheep Division) at Gowen Field in Boise. Representatives of the DAR also attended, presenting a medal to another cadet.
Petty Officer
Second Class Julian Yauman, above, was presented the SAR Good Citizenship Medal, a first for Idaho.
ILLINOIS SOCIETY
Fox Valley Chapter
On Oct. 1, 2023, a Flag Day Monument was dedicated in Batavia, Ill., below. The monument was created
to commemorate the 100th anniversary of President Woodrow Wilson’s 1916 Flag Day Proclamation and to honor the Father of Flag Day, Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand, who was a resident of Batavia and worked as a dentist in Aurora when the proclamation was issued.
The Flag Day Monument is dedicated to educating viewers about the American flag and promoting Flag Day. The Fox Valley Chapter served as the
Color Guard during the dedication ceremony and will be involved in conducting educational programs and a Liberty Tree planting for America 250 on June 15.
INDIANA SOCIETY
Members of the Indiana SAR Color Guard were photographed beside an Indiana historical marker in southern Indiana near the Wabash River. Above, from left, James McNabb Sr., Indiana State Color Guard Commander Randy Helderman, Colin McNabb, Mark Kreps and Thomas S. Whiteman.
The Carlisle, Ind., marker commemorates the defeat of the British on the Wabash on March 2. It describes an American Revolution battle that occurred near there 245 years ago to the day. Mastering skills displayed by the designated leadership of Gen. George Rogers Clark, the soldiers navigated against the tide of the Wabash River, stealthily capturing British-aligned soldiers and seven boats containing primarily Native American trade goods on March 2, 1779.
KANSAS SOCIETY
Gunnar Naughton remembers that he accompanied his father, Mark, last year as he drove around Manhattan to deliver SAR membership packages. “He liked to deliver membership certificates personally,” Gunnar said of his father, who passed away at 61 on Aug. 21, 2023, after a sudden illness.
The personal gesture was typical of Mark Naughton, who served as president of the Konza Prairie Chapter for nearly a decade.
A Marine veteran and longtime Army National Guard member, Mark
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From left, Chapter Past President David Hitchcock, Randolph Mazourek II, Blake Bell, Ralph Bell and President Stephen Hohman.
was passionate about the SAR and a driving force in the chapter. Mark was a Bronze Star Valor recipient for his actions as a Marine Scout Sniper during the 1983 invasion of Grenada. “He loved telling stories of heroism, and he loved freedom and everything that the SAR stood for,” Gunnar said.
Mark joined the SAR in 2001, sponsored by his father, Gary Naughton, a longtime chapter secretary. He served as vice president and became president in 2014 when chapter president Gary Groh passed away.
LOUISIANA SOCIETY
Members of the Louisiana and Texas societies participated in a grave-marking ceremony on Oct. 28, 2023, for five American Patriots—Donato Bello, Michel Brignac, Michel Cormier, François Lemelle and Maturin Tesson—at the historic Yellow Fever Cemetery in rural Washington, La. All five were members of the local Opelousas Militia.
When Spain declared war on the British on June 21, 1779, Spanish Louisiana Gov. Bernardo de Gálvez amassed an army of 1,427 troops marching from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. These soldiers included several militia units from across Louisiana. Gálvez and his troops captured Fort Bute at Bayou Manchac on Sept. 7. They subsequently captured the British fort at Baton Rouge on Sept. 21. Upon surrender, Gálvez convinced Col. Alexander Dickson to relinquish Fort Panmure at Natchez, Miss. These victories spoiled British plans to capture New Orleans and control the lower Mississippi River.
Many Louisiana citizens are descended from these Revolutionary War Patriots. Almost 25 percent of the current members of the Louisiana SAR are proven to descend from at least one Gálvez Patriot.
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Attakapas Chapter President Ed Chapman and Compatriot Tom Angers presented an official LASSAR coffee mug to noted author Trent Angers in appreciation for his February presentation in Lafayette, La.
Angers spoke about three contemporary and nationally recognized Louisiana heroes. He has written three historical books based on the heroic actions of each of those heroes. Angers has been twice nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. He is the publisher of Acadiana Profile. Founded in 1968 by Angers’ parents, Acadiana Profile is one of the longest-running regional magazines in the United States.
MARYLAND SOCIETY
Col. Tench Tilghman Chapter
The chapter sponsored a meet-and-greet holiday social at the White Swan Tavern in Chestertown, Md., on Dec. 14, 2023. Nearly 40 current and prospective members attended, and four plan to submit applications to join.
Chapter President Conway Gregory, right, welcomed guests as they arrived at the tavern. All attendees had a good time.
MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY
The Massachusetts Society held its annual business meeting and a luncheon for all members. President Jim Holmes presided. The gathering took place at the Hopkinton Country Club in Hopkinton, Mass. Following the luncheon, the agenda moved to awards and recognition, a guest speaker and the installation of state officers for 2024-2025, including President James Holmes and National Trustee Edgar Hoak IV.
VPG Hoak delivered the National Trustee Report. The state chapter presidents presented their chapter activity reports; Commander Chris Tourtellot delivered the annual activity summary for the Col. Henry Knox Regimental Color Guard. The Color Guard was assigned the honor of leading the Dec. 16, 2023, 250th Anniversary Boston Tea Party rolling rally from Boston’s Old South Meeting House (Congregational Church) to the Boston Harbor. Joining the MASSAR Col. Henry Knox Color Guard were National SAR officers President General John Dodd, Treasurer General Mike Elston, National Color Guard Commander Scott Collins and Historian General Brooks Lyles. The reenactment at the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum was televised locally on ABC. The rolling rally to the harbor had several thousand participants. At Boston Harbor, more than 10,000 people attended the re-enactment by the Sons of Liberty, who emptied British tea from two merchant ship holds over the side and into the water.
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From left, DAR State Vice Regent Mary Tedesco; Wendy Renda, senior state president of C.A.R.; Dan Kraft, MASSAR alternate national trustee; and Connor Gragg, state president of C.A.R.
Special guest speaker Brig. Gen. John J. Driscoll of the Massachusetts National Guard spoke on leadership and patriotism.
Col. Henry Knox Regimental Color Guard members were recognized for their contribution to the historic Sons of Liberty Boston Tea Party re-enactment. Commander Chris Toutellot awarded the Color Guard members the National SAR Medal that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.
Boston Chapter
The chapter held its luncheon meeting at The Bell in Hand Tavern, which was established in 1795 in Boston and is considered to be America’s oldest tavern. Two new members, Nathaniel Norcross and Thomas Childs, were inducted into the SAR. Nathaniel is the son of Boston Chapter Compatriot Murray Norcross.
The guest speaker was Historian Brooke Barbier, Ph.D., from Boston College. She spoke from her recently published book titled King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father. “King Hancock” was a nickname given to American Patriot John Hancock during his time in Boston and reflected his influence and lifestyle.
The chapter commemorated the 248th anniversary of the evacuation of the British military from Boston, thus ending British rule in Massachusetts.
The National Park Service of Boston began a more than $30 million restoration of the Dorchester Heights Monument in Boston National Historical Park, where cannons faced Boston Harbor in 1776. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), the rehabilitation work will be completed before March 17, 2026, Evacuation Day, during the nation’s 250th birthday year. The monument and its surrounding area will remain closed during the restoration.
The MASSAR Col. Henry Knox Regimental Color Guard followed with an ecumenical service at nearby St. Augustine’s Church. The Junior ROTC Color Guard and Col. Henry Knox Regimental Color Guard, under the command of Christopher Toutellot, led the ceremony entourage from the church to the historic park’s streetlevel entrance.
An abbreviated commemorative wreath-laying ceremony was held at the construction perimeter fence. Among the attendees were the Lexington Minutemen Militia, the Junior ROTC Cadets from South Boston Excel High School, elected Boston City Council members and Mayor Michelle Wu. After the wreath-laying ceremony, the Col. Henry Knox Regimental Color Guard delivered two musket volleys.
The Story Behind Boston’s Evacuation Day
After George Washington took command of the army outside Boston in July 1775, Col. Henry Knox proposed bringing the cannons from Ticonderoga to the siege. Knox eventually was given the assignment to transport weapons from Ticonderoga to Cambridge. He traveled to Ticonderoga in November 1775 and, over three winter months, moved 60 tons of cannons and other armaments by boat, horse- and ox-drawn sleds, and manpower along poor-quality roads, across two semi-frozen rivers, and through the forests and swamps of the sparsely inhabited Berkshires to the Boston area.
MISSISSIPPI SOCIETY
Dr. Joseph Warren Chapter
Members of the Dr. Joseph Warren Chapter, Vicksburg, held their first New Year’s meeting on Jan. 4 with an informative program by area historian Charles Tucker, who dressed as an 1812 militia soldier, above. Several Warren Chapter members also comprise the Society of the War of 1812, including Chapter President Charlie Carlisle.
MISSOURI SOCIETY
Independence Patriots Chapter
At the February chapter meeting, Denise and Jared Fears were awarded the Bronze Good Citizenship Award for their outstanding contributions to the city of Independence, Mo. President Michael Hahn and Compatriot Stephen Sullins made the presentation.
Denise was a business owner and currently serves on the Independence School Board. Jared, a retired minister, serves on the Independence City Council. “It’s rare that a husband and wife share a compassion for serving in their community,” Hahn said. “They are a great example of the American patriotic spirit.”
Ozark Mountain Chapter
During its February meeting, the chapter called forward Dee Dosch to receive the Compatriot’s Memorial Certificate for her late husband, John Hume. Hume was a faithful chapter member briefly, but his dementia prevented his participation. Dee has been a rock-solid supporter of the chapter through her involvement in the DAR and Daughters of Union Veterans.
The chapter Color Guard served as the honor guard at John’s interment on Nov. 24, 2023. The Ozark Mountain Chapter uses this memorial certificate when treasured members pass away and has found it well received and treasured by the recipients.
NEBRASKA SOCIETY
Omaha Chapter Vice President Mark Byars has been busy giving Patriot Chest presentations to Bennington and Beatrice, Nebr., students. More presentations were scheduled for April at the Bennington, Millard, West Omaha and Elkhorn public schools.
On Feb. 23, the Lincoln Chapter hosted the 11th annual SAR Patriotic Luncheon at the Havelock Social Hall. The luncheon drew members of 29 patriotic organizations from eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Many members displayed memorabilia and information about their respective organizations and were available to answer questions about membership. Of note was Compatriot
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John Braisted’s display of his considerable collection of Revolutionary War memorabilia.
The luncheon program speaker was Joan Wells, presenting on the “Cattle Trails and Songs of the West.” Wells came to us through Humanities Nebraska, which provides speakers for cultural events. The SAR Color Guard posted the colors. For more information, contact Compatriot James Hoke at chaphoke@hotmail.com
On March 1, SAR members and the Nebraska Color Guard participated in the first Nebraska Heritage Alliance Conference, created and hosted by the Nebraska DAR. This event brought together numerous lineage and heritage societies from around Nebraska to give presentations about their respective organizations and answer questions. The Nebraska SAR Color Guard posted the colors to begin the event, and Omaha Chapter President Jim Sly spoke about the SAR. Omaha Chapter Compatriot Chuck Real spoke on the General Society War of 1812, of which he is also a member. Next year’s event is planned for the fall of 2025.
On March 9, the Nebraska SAR Color Guard participated in the Omaha St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The weather was beautiful for early March, and the guard had a great time marching in the first parade of the year.
NEVADA SOCIETY
On March 2, the Signers Chapter celebrated with a group photo, cake and door prizes. Fifteen compatriots and two applicants gathered for the photo, while another 10 family members and friends watched.
The meeting included an in-depth historical presentation about the Las Vegas Old Mormon Fort and Ranch by speaker Lisa Leavitt Messenger, vice president of Friends of the Fort and author of the book, The Old Ranch: A Brief History of the Las Vegas Ranch after 1902.
NEW JERSEY SOCIETY
On Dec. 10, 2023, a solemn, ceremonial wreath laying took place at the Trenton Battle Monument (above) where, as State Historian Roger Williams explained, “our liberty began.” Attending were Secretary General Darryl S. Addington; his wife, Mary; and the combined Color Guards of the NJSSAR and Sons of the Revolution of New Jersey led by SR-NJ President Ben Strong.
The Addingtons came from North Carolina to be part of the day’s events. They began their visit to New Jersey, accompanied by NJSSAR President Robert Meyer, with a tour of the sites of the Ten Crucial Days hosted by Williams through his nonprofit, TenCrucialDays.org. They visited the parks at Washington’s Crossing, the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, and the Princeton Battlefield.
In the afternoon, SG Addington and Mary attended the First Crossing re-enactment of Washington’s iconic crossing of the Delaware River at Washington Crossing Historical Park in Pennsylvania. The Addingtons were joined by the combined Color Guards from New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well as officers of the Pennsylvania DAR, SAR and New Jersey C.A.R. United States Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jason Q. Bohm served as the narrator for the crossing re-enactment.
The re-enactment of the Battle of Princeton occurred on the cold, wet Princeton Battlefield State Park on Jan. 7. The weather may have kept some away, but there were 400-plus hearty citizens, 200 dedicated re-enactors, and support staff to lend justice to the day’s historic significance. After the re-enactment, the NJSSAR presented a commemorative wreath-laying event with multiple lineage and service organizations, including the DAR, the C.A.R., the Society of the Cincinnati, the General Society Sons of the Revolution, the Descendants of the Signers of the Constitution, the Order of Founders and Patriots, the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association, the Masons and the Mayflower Society. Also attending were 27 United States and British soldiers from the legacy units, who trace their heritage to the Battles of Trenton and Princeton.
For more information and photos of these re-enactments and ceremonies of all NJSSAR events, go to www.njssar. org/past-events
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Omaha Chapter Mark Byars and his wife, Nikki, a DAR member, during one of the Patriot Chest presentations.
EMPIRE STATE SOCIETY (New York)
The Battle of Brooklyn Chapter hosted a significant event, above, including a color guard that drew participants from as far away as Kentucky. The Color Guard and Musket Squad were composed mainly of compatriots from the chapter but also from New Jersey, Connecticut, New York and the Nansemond Indian Chapter of Virginia as well as local re-enactors.
National Color Guard Adjutant Patrick Wesolosky and Chapter President David Nelson commanded the Color Guard detail. Additional participants were from the Brooklyn DAR, Maryland SAR and DAR, and the Society of the Cincinnati.
Saratoga Battle Chapter
Compatriot Richard Russell, a historical re-enactor with the 2nd Albany County Militia, depicted the raising of the Liberty Flag over the Schenectady Stockade. The re-enactment, held in conjunction with the Schenectady County Historical Society, commemorated the event on Jan. 12, 1774, as the first act of rebellion in that area of New York.
NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY
Salisbury Chapter
At its February meeting, five members of the Salisbury Chapter were presented with the Hannah White Arnett
Medal by the Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter of the NCSDAR. The Hannah White Arnett Medal is awarded to compatriots for unselfish devotion, tireless efforts and assistance to the DAR and who have dedicated time, energy, talents and/or resources to the organization in support and furtherance of the DAR mission of historic preservation, education and patriotism. Compatriots who received the award were Garret Frick, Boyd Morgan, Steven Arey, Chapter President Franklin Merrell and David Stanton.
OKLAHOMA SOCIETY
On March 2, the Norman Chapter celebrated the 110th anniversary of the Black Beaver Chapter, DAR. Compatriots Mark Atterson, Tony Eastmond, Terry McCain, Mark Reichardt and Joe Sieber comprised the honor guard, below.
PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY
Washington Crossing Chapter
The Bronze Good Citizenship Medal recipient was Revolutionary War author and historical interpreter Larry Kidder, who was the guest speaker at Washington’s Birthday Dinner at the Continental Tavern in Yardley, Pa.
Kidder is the author of nine books about Colonial life, five of which focus on the American Revolution in the Mercer and Bucks County area. His talk was titled “Washington’s Crossings in December 1776.”
The presentation was based on his book, Ten Crucial Days: Washington’s Vision for Victory Unfolds, and new research on the almost daily crossings in December 1776. Those stories will bring new light to the famous crossing on Christmas night that led to the Battle of Trenton.
Many believe the events during the Ten Crucial Days were the turning point in setting the Patriots on a course to victory over the British. As a founding member of the nonprofit TenCrucialDays.org, Kidder helps narrate fullday bus tours of Ten Crucial Days sites. Kidder has more than 35 years of volunteer service to the Howell Living History Farm. He has been president of two local historical
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From left, Garret Frick, Boyd Morgan, Steven Arey, Regent Elizabeth Maxwell Steele, Sandy Czuba, Salisbury President Franklin Merrell and David Stanton.
Chapter President Bob Reiser and Vice President Steve Ware presented Larry Kidder with the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate. (Photo by Chapter Veteran Committee Chairman Bill Hampton)
societies and is a consultant at four local historical sites, a contributor to projects for Crossroads of the American Revolution, and a tour guide at the Princeton Battlefield.
Philadelphia Continental Chapter
The chapter honored Patriot Gen. George Washington on his birthday for the 102nd consecutive year with wreath layings and services at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier, Washington Square and Independence Hall in Philadelphia, below.
As part of our mission to preserve American institutions and respect our national symbols, the chapter presented the senior class at Williamson College of the Trades with a $9,180 check to install a flagpole array at its football field.
This will provide a focal point to honor the United States flag at events there. The 2W4 Senior Executive Council member and class sponsor, Todd Zachary, accepted the check and visited with the chapter.
SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY
State President Ted Walker attended the District III NSDAR meeting in Edgefield, S.C., on March 5 and presented Julie Hardaway and Kelly Hagens-Swart with the SAR Award of Appreciation for their outstanding support of the SAR. Compatriot Walker received the Hannah White Arnett Bronze Medal of Distinction for extraordinary cooperation and exceptional service to the NSDAR.
Col. Hezekiah Maham Chapter
On Feb. 27, the annual Francis Marion Memorial Service was held at Marion’s Tomb, Belle Isle Plantation, Berkeley County. This was the 229th anniversary of Marion’s death. The program was sponsored by the Gen. Marion’s Brigade Chapter, NSDAR; the Col. Hezekiah Maham Chapter, SCSSAR; the South Carolina Air National Guard; and the South Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation.
More than 100 attended. Ten NSDAR chapters and five SCSSAR chapters were represented and presented wreaths at the ceremony. Other historical and civic organizations also participated. An 18-man detachment from the Washington Light Infantry presented the colors.
The speaker was Col. Sean Renbarger, deputy commander of the 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard. The 169th Fighter Wing’s flyover, known as the Swamp Fox Wing, was most impressive.
After the service, the ladies of Bell Isle Presbyterian Church hosted a barbecue lunch.
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Daniel Morgan Chapter
The 243rd-anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Cowpens took place at the Cowpens National Battlefield Park on Jan. 17, above. After a welcome from Park Superintendent Dianna Bramble, National Color Guard Commander K. Scott Collins opened the ceremony by leading the posting of the colors. The program consisted of greetings and comments from NSSAR Secretary General Darryl Addington, NSSAR Historian General T. Brooks Lyles, South Atlantic District Vice President James Wyrosdick, SCSSAR State President Ted Walker, Georgia Society SAR President Dr. David Ludley, Chapter President Grantham Wood, Ginny Fowler on behalf of DAR President General Pamela Wright, South Carolina DAR State Chaplain Carolyn Nations, and Washington Light Infantry B Company Commander Capt. Charlie Hall. The Washington Light Infantry Color Guard conducted an honor wreath ceremony at the Washington Light Infantry Monument on the battleground after the program.
Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter
Chapter Award Chairman Col. Harold Mills planned with the Cox Communications family, owners of Clarendon Plantation in Beaufort County, to schedule a day for the chapter to honor its namesake, Paul Hamilton, with a
wreath-laying ceremony at his gravesite in honor of his militia service to the Colonies and the fledgling United States. Compatriot Mills thought Veterans Day would be a perfect time. It had been 15 years since the plantation owners had allowed compatriots to view the grave.
On Nov. 11, 2023, 21 individuals made the trip on a cool, rainy day, including 11 chapter members and five members of the Beaufort Thomas Heyward Jr. DAR Chapter: Dian Brownstein, Nancy Greene, Anita Henson, Julia Mills and Kay Wilson.
Following Chaplain Tom Burnett’s excellent and detailed historical presentation on Paul Hamilton’s life, Mills and DAR member Anita Henson laid the live magnolia wreath she had made, which was to remain on display for the Cox family during the Thanksgiving holiday season.
From left, top row: Kate Paxton Oliver, Lydia McKinley Quinn, Savannah Patrick Tomlin, Richmond Savannah Joyce, Lily Rowan Ford; second row: August Eliza Horton, Annabelle Blinne Monahan, Suzanna Kayleigh Monahan, Catherine Bingham Fontanetta; third row: Grace Elizabeth Barbier, Emily Baker Sargeant, Porter McCaskey Herritage, Sarah Wheeler Haselden; front row: Meredith Jane Wallinger, Meredith Elisabeth Paul, Heriot Elizabeth Davis Sadler. (Photo by Jimmy McDonald, JMac Photography of Rockingham, N.C.)
South Carolina Colonial Ball
The South Carolina SAR held its 25th Colonial Ball with debutante presentation on Dec. 17, 2023, in the Carolina Ballroom of the historic Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston. More than 100 family members, friends and guests attended.
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From left, chapter members Harold Mills, Carl Howk, Chaplain Tom Burnett, Ken Brownfield, Hastings Greene, Claude Dinkins, Paul Griffin, Bill Ten Eyck, Tom Wilson, Past President Jody Henson and Past SC Society President Carroll Crowther. (Photo by Dian Brownfield)
The ball opened with an invocation from Col. T. “Rex” Legler II, a presentation of colors by Citadel Cadets, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the singing of the national anthem, followed by the retiring of the national colors. Dr. Greg Ohanesian, chairman, introduced the master of ceremonies, Sir Julian V. Brandt III, who waded the flooded Ashley River to attend the event.
Each debutante is a direct descendant of a Patriot who supported the American Revolution. The debutantes presented were 12 daughters, three granddaughters and a niece of SAR members as the South Carolina SAR Debutante Class of 2023.
TENNESSEE SOCIETY
Stones River Chapter
The partnership between the SAR and the DAR in Middle Tennessee grew as the Col. Hardy Murfree DAR Chapter presented Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins to Stones River Chapter members at the March 14 DAR meeting, above. As part of the Congressionally authorized national commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the DAR is a partner in bringing life to the commemoration in local areas.
March 29 has been designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
A unique lapel pin was created as “a lasting memento of the Nation’s thanks.” Above, Honorary Regent Andrea Calfee, at right, spearheaded the effort for the Col. Hardy Murfree Chapter as members presented pins to Jack McElwain (not pictured), James Murff (center) and Col. Tom Hickerson (left) at the dinner meeting. Regent Elaine Alexander was proud to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and to pay tribute to the wartime contributions made at home by American citizens. Hickerson, vice president of the Stones River Chapter, noted that the words “A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You” on the back of the lapel pin were appreciated by those who served during the period.
TEXAS SOCIETY
Paul Carrington Chapter
On the evening of Feb. 13, the chapter honored Bert Smith’s exceptional contributions with the prestigious George Washington Distinguished Service Award. This
annual event, marking its 80th anniversary, is a testament to Washington’s enduring legacy and values, which continue to inspire and shape today’s leaders.
The George Washington Distinguished Service Award, established to recognize outstanding service and commitment to the principles of patriotism, national heritage and civic responsibility, found a deserving recipient in Bert Smith. His contributions, characterized by a profound dedication to promoting the history and ideals of the American Revolution, have left an indelible mark on the community. Smith’s work, echoing the virtues of leadership, integrity and service, embodies the spirit of Washington and the SAR’s foundational values.
A significant historical presentation further highlighted the evening. Texas SAR President Sam Massey Jr., in a gesture that underscored the organization’s deep roots and continuity, presented the original chapter charter to President Dan Robinson. This charter, a symbol of the SAR’s long-standing commitment to preserving American heritage, serves as a reminder of the organization’s origins and its ongoing mission to honor the memory of Revolutionary War Patriots.
UTAH SOCIETY
On Feb. 17, the Utah Society hosted its annual George Washington’s Birthday Celebration Banquet. The guest speaker was Dr. Anthony Peacock, a professor of political science and director of Utah State University’s Center for the Study of American Constitutionalism. Peacock has published numerous books, including Vindicating the Commercial Republic: The Federalist on Union, Enterprise, and War (Lexington Books, 2018) and How to Read The Federalist Papers (The Heritage Foundation, 2010).
Peacock is one of the nation’s leading authorities on The Federalist Papers. His scholarly work and research have produced invaluable insights for those who would better understand the Constitution, federalism and what is essential for preserving our union in freedom and liberty.
Peacock contends that the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and The Federalist Papers are America’s three most important documents. He shared how each document complements the others and why their importance should be considered. He said the most essential address or message ever given to the American people was George Washington’s Farewell Address, which exceeded even Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Peacock shared 10 critical points from Washington’s Farewell Address and tied them to The Federalist Papers: the importance of the union, American natural rights and the necessity of virtue for the preservation of freedom. He explained that virtue and morality were defined by the founders in the context of Judeo/Christian religion.
Peacock autographed his books. Having been awarded the SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal in the past, he was presented a collector’s “Conquer or Die” SAR Challenge Coin (the motto of the commander-in-chief’s life guard) for being the banquet’s keynote speaker.
Red Cliffs of Zion Chapter
On Feb. 27, The Heritage Gala was held by the Red Cliffs of Zion Chapter, the DAR Color Country Chapter and the local C.A.R. chapter, in conjunction with United We Pledge—whose mission is to provide best-in-class
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educational platforms, learning destinations and patriotic celebrations focused on the history and core principles of our nation’s founding documents. The banquet and auction were a fundraiser for the “Liberty Bus,” designed and built by United We Pledge to provide hands-on educational opportunities for elementary schools focusing on the Revolutionary War, its people and events, as well as to provide funds for chapter activities. The event featured a silent auction, dinner, entertainment and a live auction. There were more than 300 attendees, and the auction garnered more than $40,000, which was split among the participating organizations.
The Liberty Bus educational program represents a new approach to learning. It is designed to make a meaningful impact by directly engaging with the community to promote patriotism and educate youth on the principles of constitutional republicanism and the legacy of our Founding Fathers.
Col. James Wood II Chapter
Compatriots spent endless hours calling on area businesses to seek donations for the live and silent auctions and providing volunteer support before, during and after the event, making it an outstanding success.
VERMONT SOCIETY
Members of the Vermont Society honored Trooper Michelle Archer with the society’s Heroism Medal and Certificate. Pictured above, from left, are Past President John Lucius Buttolph III, Secretary Andrew R. Whipple, Trooper Michelle Archer, Past President Kevin Mullen and President Randy Roberts.
VIRGINIA SOCIETY
Col. William Grayson Chapter
On March 9, three compatriots—William Collier, John Patterson and Ross Schwalm—received the DAR Hannah White Arnett Bronze Medal from the Santa Margarita Chapter, California DAR, for their efforts in cleaning up the District of Columbia DAR Penny Pines Memorial Plaza, located in the Conway Robinson State Park, Gainesville, Va. The Hannah White Arnett Bronze Medal, a new DAR medal, is presented to members of the SAR or Sons of the Revolution acknowledging support and assistance in community-centered events. These presentations were the first Hannah White Arnett Bronze Medals by the California DAR. The Penny Pines cleanup effort was organized and led by Chapter President Patterson.
On Dec. 9, 2023, the chapter joined with the Fort Loudoun and Ketoctin DAR chapters to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, above. Compatriots from the Fairfax Resolves and Williamsburg SAR chapters joined, along with Lawrence Augustus Washington C.A.R. members, at North Hill Farm in Clarke County, Va.
On Jan. 13, the chapter conducted a commemoration ceremony. The compatriots paid homage to the Battle of Cowpens, which led to the American victory in the Revolutionary War. The battle was fought on Jan. 17, 1781, at a South Carolina field known as the Cowpens. Gen. Daniel Morgan led the Colonial forces against Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton and his elite regiment of the British Army. This American victory set the stage for the British eventually to move to Yorktown, where the forces of Lord Cornwallis were defeated by Gen. George Washington, the Continental Army and the French troops led by Lt. Gen. Rochambeau.
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Dan River Chapter
Patrick Henry Jolly, a descendant of Patrick Henry, joined the Dan River Chapter at C.H. Friend School in March. Visitors honored poster and essay contest winners at the Crossing of the Dan. The school provided poster winners in the fifth, sixth and seventh grades as well as the eighth- through 11th-grade essay winners.
Norfolk and Great Bridge Chapters
The Norfolk Chapter SAR and the Great Bridge Chapter DAR co-hosted the 248th Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge. This national-level SAR event took place on the battlefield on Dec. 2, 2023, with more than 200 individuals attending. Wreaths were presented by 50 patriotic organizations from multiple states.
The guest speaker for this year’s event was Jason Miyares, Virginia’s attorney general. His well-received and profoundly thoughtful message included comments about his mother’s escape from communist Cuba and how that experience influenced his perspective on the Patriots’ contributions to the freedoms we now enjoy. He also mentioned several Patriot soldiers who served during the Dec. 9, 1775, battle.
Miyares highlighted the service of a young lieutenant, John Marshall of the Culpeper District Minute Battalion, who would continue his Revolutionary War service before serving the new nation as Virginia’s attorney general and later as the chief justice of the United States Supreme Court. Miyares also addressed the service of a young free Black Patriot, William “Billy” Flora of the Princess Anne District Minute Battalion. After the formal ceremony, Miyares spoke with family members descended from Flora who attended the commemoration. Recent research uncovered that for several months in the fall of 1778, during the restructure of the Virginia Line, Capt. John Marshall served as the acting company commander of Flora, reuniting these two Great Bridge veterans after three difficult years of war.
Upon completion of the commemoration, VASSAR President Ernie Coggins issued the charter to the new Great Bridge SAR Chapter. This chapter will serve those who reside in the city of Chesapeake, formerly part of the Norfolk Chapter.
Richmond Chapter
On Feb. 9, the chapter conducted a grave-marking ceremony honoring Capt. Philip Slaughter and Sgt. James Vaughn in a pre-event of the Virginia SAR Annual Meeting.
The event was attended by travelers from across the state representing 17 SAR chapters, five DAR chapters, one C.A.R. society, the Virginia Order of Founders and Patriots of America and the Society of the Descendants of Washington’s Army at Valley Forge.
Virginia SAR President Ernie Coggins brought greetings and presented the Virginia SAR wreath. The Virginia SAR Color Guard, commanded by Kenneth Bonner Jr., rendered honors with a musket salute and the posting of sentries at the SAR Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial, initially erected for the 2020 SAR National Congress.
Kay and French Slaughter and Zachary McNett, descendants of Philip Slaughter, shared insight into their ancestor’s life and Revolutionary experience. Richmond Compatriots Mark Brennan Sr., Bill Haskins, Dana Law, Chris Ackiss, Bob Lusk, Steve Norris and Richard Brooks helped lead the ceremony, while Richmond SAR President Chris Yohn emceed the event and led the singing of “God Bless America.”
Williamsburg Chapter
Williamsburg Chapter Color Guard Commander Gary Dunaway, Chapter President John Lynch, Past President Bruce Laubach and First Vice President Ron Adolphi, above, attended the grave marking of Revolutionary War Patriots Capt. Philip Slaughter and Sgt. James Vaughn on Feb. 9, above. The event was held at the Shockoe Hill Cemetery in Richmond, Va.
WASHINGTON SOCIETY
The 115th annual DAR George Washington WreathLaying Ceremony occurred at the University of Washington campus on Feb. 19. Compatriots who participated in the event included Grant Rauzi, Rob Nofsinger and his daughters, and Neil Vernon. The Color Guard included representatives from the George Rogers Clark, Seattle and George Washington chapters along with the Fife and Drum
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Members of the Flora family with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, second from left.
Corps, Alexander Hamilton President John Herr and Color Guard Captain Jeff Harlan. The event was well attended. PPP
Things are certainly better when they come in threes! Such is the case for WASSAR youth awards programs, including the SAR Arthur & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship. In previous years, we’ve made society history. In 2021, we were one of the first state societies to send a female Eagle Scout to the national level of the competition. Daisy Roberts was part of the first class of female Eagle Scouts in Washington State after Scouting BSA opened its doors for girls to participate in this amazing program. In 2022, WASSAR again made SAR history as siblings, for the first time, competed against each other. Daisy Roberts still was able to compete and submitted a new package as the standing state winner, and she was joined in the state level of the competition by her younger sister, Emily, as the chapter-level winner for the Alexander Hamilton Chapter in Tacoma, Wash.
For the 2023-2024 youth award cycle, we believe the WASSAR Eagle Scout Scholarship again makes society history, as this may be the first time siblings of three previous state winners have competed against each other at the state society level of the scholarship competition. Emily is returning, again as the nominee from the Alexander Hamilton Chapter, while Cole Sevier is the nominee from the society’s Cascade Centennial Chapter. Cole is the younger brother of Leland Sevier, Washington’s 2017 state winner in the national scholarship competition. Additionally, Bodie Strom is the nominee for the John Paul Jones Chapter, and he is the younger brother of Cruz Strom, the society’s 2019 state winner. It will be interesting to see if one of them will follow in the footsteps of their older
A National SAR 250 th Event
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250th Anniversary of the Fairfax Resolves July 18-20, 2024 Fairfax County, Virginia Visit the event website for more information!! www.fairfaxresolvessar.org/250 Join the mailing list for updates!! Planned Venues: Mount Vernon Gunston Hall Pohick Church Tall Ship Providence Historic Tours Mt. Vernon Inn Gadsby’s Tavern Settle Down Easy Brewing Co. Define Your Freedom! Learn about this pivotal document that helped define American independence! Hosted by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter Virginia Society
the challenges faced by the Colonists. The presentation concluded with a chat on what life was like living in the Colonies in 1776. The SAR presenters were Fred Gilbert, Bob Smalser and Doug Nelson. The photo shows Fred and Doug demonstrating the use of flint and steel in fire starting and Bob talking about the frontier families. Annjanette Morris, Jocelyn Esguerra and Tom Hornburg each were presented with a a JPJ Chapter Challenge Coin for supporting the SAR in the classroom.
Fred Gilbert, John Paul Jones education coordinator, spoke to 27 students at the Baker Creek Community School in Bremerton, Wash., on the historical events that influenced the framers of the U.S. Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. This environment brings together fourth- through ninth-grade homeschool students to learn about and discuss various subjects. This is the second presentation sponsored by Janice Jacobson, teacher and coordinator at the Baker Creek Community School.
Mid-Columbia Chapter
Kaitlyn Cleveland’s fifth-grade class at Desert Sky Elementary School in West Richland, Wash., was the scene on Feb. 15 of a beautiful classroom presentation conducted by several compatriots: President Richard Roddy, Randall Roach, Larry Flint and Kelly Schultz. SAR Auxiliary Member and DAR Member Karen Schultz also attended and assisted with photographs.
Seattle Chapter
This year, the chapter picked up four new schools in four school districts—making nine schools in seven districts!
On Jan. 19 and Feb. 8, 9 and 16, members of the Seattle Color Guard gave a presentation to 225 students at the
Madrona School in Edmonds. The presentation to fourth through sixth graders was comprised of the “History of the American Flags,” “A Soldier’s Life” and “A Day in Colonial Life.” Members of the team were Stan Granberg, Grant Rauzi and Neil Vernon. For the calendar year of 2023-2024, we have reached 79 students through livinghistory presentations. After the presentation, Neil Vernon presented a Certificate of Appreciation to our host instructor, Judi MacRae, along with a Washington State SAR Challenge Coin for promoting history, education and patriotism during the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War events.
The school displayed the certificate in a place of honor— in the front showcase of the school! Each of the students to whom Seattle compatriots presents receives a hand-painted Colonial figure as a memento of their experience.
On March 14, the chapter presented to 48 students at Whittier Elementary, a new school in Everett. We presented the “History of the American Flag” and “A Day in Colonial Life.” After the presentation, Neil Vernon gave the instructors a Certificate of Appreciation, a Washington State Challenge Coin and a set of hand-crafted soldiers. SAR compatriots who participated were Neil Vernon (SE), Stephen Clayton (SE), Acki Mueller (SE) and Bill Bentler (GW).
On March 18, the team presented to 69 students at the West Mercer Elementary School on Mercer Island in three separate class sessions. West Mercer is one of the Seattle Chapter’s charter schools for presenting “A Day in Colonial Life.” Before we left for the day, the first class had completed the challenge of writing a feedback response to what they learned. After the presentation, Compatriot Vernon presented to the first instructor, Julie Langley, a Certificate of Appreciation and a 250th Anniversary T-shirt designed by the Seattle Chapter. She was genuinely overwhelmed by the gift.
SAR members who participated were Neil Vernon (SE), Grant Rauzi (SE) and Jim Lindley (CC).
Since 1895, C.A.R. members and senior leaders have provided a bridge between the present and the past.
Find out more at www.NSCAR.org
T-shirts may be purchased at www.bonfire.com/store/250thanniversary-2026.
Spokane Chapter
On Feb. 12, Doug Jonas and Stan Wills presented a living-history program to 42 Cub Scouts and 21 parents at the Ramsey Elementary School in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
On Feb. 16, Jonas and Wills presented a program for the George Farragut DAR Chapter in Coeur d’Alene. The program was “The Washington Family Arrives in Washington State and Its Impact.” It was attended by 38 DAR members and 18 husbands of DAR members (HODARs).
On March 7, Jonas and Wills presented a living-history program for Odyssey Elementary School in Spokane. Three first-grade classes attended—42 kids and three teachers. After the program, the kids sang a cute song about George Washington.
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NSSAR membership as of April 30, 2024, is 35,276. Numbers indicate total new members since last issue. Patriot Ancestor is identified after new member’s name.
Alabama (17)
Thomas Leo Brantley, 229376, David Mims
Kevin James Bridges, 229049, John Morrison
Wesley James Bridges, 229050, John Morrison
William James Bridges, 229051, John Morrison
Christopher Alan Bridges, 229499, John Morrison
Lawson Troup Bridges, 229500, John Morrison
Randall Lee Cox, 229125, Thomas Price
Richard Edwin Britton AL 164527
John Douglas Goss ...................... AL .......... 113984
J. Fred Olive III, Ed.D. AL 111607
John Robert Walker .................... AL ......... 163920
Edward Leroy Clark Sr. ............. CA ......... 226975
Harry Rayburn Copeland CA 185436
Gregg Scott Garrison ................. CA ......... 189490
Daniel Lee Johnson CA 224545
John Franklin Mallory ............... CA ......... 154932
Ronald Duane Proffer CA 157188
Eddie Duane Smith CA 191667
John Heath Bloodgood ................CT .......... 145310
Stephen Robert Ferriss CT 161296
Grady Edmonds Jensen ..............CT ........... 67047
Benjamin Lester Jones CT 119402
Daniel Boyd Shank .................... DA ......... 125630
William Byrd Richardson ........... DE ......... 189286
Endwell Ellerson Buell FL 148507
Donald Levin Burch Jr. ............... FL .......... 171918
Larry Ray Clere FL 169068
Leonard McKay Crawford .......... FL ......... 162085
Reynolds Prince Cushing FL 170487
Robert Charles Dalley ................. FL ......... 223583
Norman Joy Greene Jr. ............... FL .......... 159126
James Caldwell Handly Jr. FL 200898
Cameron Scott McGee, 229375, William Maclin
Landon Cabell Garland Miller, 229052, Nimrod Jones
Charles Daniel Montgomery, 229371, John Morrison
Charles Perry Montgomery, 229370, John Morrison
Dylan Wayne Montgomery, 229372, John Morrison
Bryce Richards Montgomery, 229373, John Morrison
Ethan Perry Montgomery, 229374, John Morrison
Randy Todd Morrison, 229369, John Morrison
Aidan Simpson Quave, 229126, Jacque/Jaques Mathurin Ladner
Richard Radford, 229501, John Fulmer
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John Clay Jones .......................... FL ......... 180005
Raymond Joseph Judd FL 173202
Wesley Edwin Stillwaggon ......... FL ......... 204293
David Curry Weatherby ............. FL ......... 184947
Carey Leer Brock ....................... GA .......... 168739
Phillip Eugene Burton ............... GA ......... 169354
Charles Findlay Cox GA 187427
Charles William Foley ............... GA ......... 205916
James Ansley Granade Jr. GA 192908
Eugene Albert Grasser Jr. .......... GA ......... 184826
William Eugene Grimes GA 193790
David Donaldson Harvey Jr. ...... GA ............ 83161
Robert Donald Hilliard GA 191442
Steven Meers Hudgins ............... GA ........... 161115
William David Landrum GA 153975
John Donald Morgan Jr. ............ GA ......... 169450
Ralph Puckett Jr. GA 152828
William Hughes Raper .............. GA .......... 147382
Chase Winston Redner GA 210339
Walter Byron Reed Sr. ............... GA .......... 159737
Richard Herbert Smith GA 192218
Robert Warren Weathersby II .... GA ......... 169096
Kenneth Wayne Gillpatrick IA 220551
Daniel Gail Chadwick ................. ID .......... 211943
Samuel Dale Akeman IL 182284
Thomas Michael Graham ............ IL ........... 196213
Alan Young Harrison .................. IL .......... 147542
Thomas Norman Luce ................ IL ...........178079
Wayne H. Nehring ..................... IL ............ 82266
Earnest Ray Parker IL 210448
Daniel H. Petty Jr. ...................... IL ............64896
Loren Jay Rakich IL 127528
Adrian McCown Tubbs .............. IL ........... 163971
Larry Mack Benner IN 195573
Dow Junior Cooksey ................... IN .......... 123106
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Ray Lawrence Drook .................. IN ......... 157605
Charles Raymond Stiver IN 200914
Richard Allen Gardner ............... KS .......... 185685
Elmer Lee Musil ......................... KS .......... 154813
Sheldon Earl Baugh .................... KY ..........207831
Robert Allen Brent ...................... KY .......... 161633
Billy Edward Courts KY 136312
Scott Lee Ray McCloud .............. KY ......... 208271
Larry Flem Powell KY 203343
Richard Ace Spencer .................. KY .......... 189139
Theogene “T.J.” Joseph Blanchard LA 213904
Howard Joseph Derouen Jr. ........ LA .......... 221751
Robert Greenleaf Hess LA 130323
Clay Bradford Jackson Jr. ........... LA .......... 215575
Burnice Levi Jones Jr. LA 213726
Ralph Alexander McKenzie ........ LA ..........159369
Braxton Isham Moody III LA 174051
David Lynn Thurston ................. LA .......... 217876
Peter Vance Crone MA 179284
John H. Welch II ........................ MA .........107359
John C. Gladhill MD 100164
Charles Elwood Howard Sr. ...... MD ........ 168059
Richard Eugene Wilson MD 162916
John William Furlo ..................... MI ......... 203354
Robert Ivan Hildebrand .............. MI ......... 124682
David Loudy ............................... MI ......... 228895
Kenneth A. Reeves ...................... MI .......... 113426
David Vernon Beem MO 224172
David Spencer Christian ............ MO ........ 172502
Glen W. Osborn MO 150328
Pletcher Edward Rogers ............ MO ........204989
Jesse Donald Ross MO 163071
David Louis Studyvin ................ MO ......... 197183
Ranson Charles Johnson Sr. NC 129844
Robert Michael Keeney .............. NC ......... 195920
Wendell Chandler Kirkham NC 141374
Charles Andrew Rush II ............. NC ......... 159629
Robert Reynold Shuck NC 202271
Charles George Carl ................... NJ ......... 104416
Clarence G. Clark NJ 105935
Melvin D. Jewett ....................... NM .........118240
Gerald L. Cluff, USA NV 190496
Henry Darlington Jr. .................. NY ........... 65055
William Thomas Klapper NY 70261
James F. Morrison ..................... NY .......... 116194
Robert John Applegate Jr. .......... OH.......... 192715
Philip Peters Bolton ................... OH.......... 90550
Robert Howard Bradt ................ OH.......... 155770
David Bruce Christian OH 213934
Randall Lee Groff ...................... OH......... 182700
Leslie Alfred Kaser OH 200728
Mark W. Mahan ........................ OH........... 98765
Kenneth Robert Mosher Sr. OH 125988
Michael Eugene Ralston ............ OH.......... 131901
Milton Dan Sumption OH 184276
Fred L. Dunlap OK 213465
Robert William Peter ................. OK ......... 150803
Joseph Nelson Sieber .................. OK ......... 208415
Thomas Dean Eskridge OR 196240
Douglas Stuart Willison ............. OR ......... 224615
Lewis William Berkley ................ PA .......... 165555
William Paul Fitzgerald III PA 81123
John George Foight IV PA 113601
Isaac W. Horst ............................. PA ......... 104230
John Edward James Jr. ............... PA ..........168528
Charles James Keener PA 143265
Richard Russel Long ................... PA .......... 124767
Peter L. Peretti ............................ PA .......... 211597
Richard Craig Rushmore PA 202927
Stewart Dale Sheets .................... PA ......... 100003
Darrel Alvy Stoops ...................... PA ......... 178056
Blair Edward Younkin Jr. PA 155961
John Crocker Eastman II RI 163135
Edward Leonell Pender Jr. ......... SC .......... 138871
Abner Pierce Stockman Jr. .......... SC ......... 163080
Jan Darwin Black II TN 227214
James Edward Briddell .............. TN ........... 87377
Eldie Lynn Dickey ..................... TN ......... 224495
William Glenn Gaskins Jr. TN 219938
Edward Townsend Ladd Sr. TN 171360
Van Elmore Manning Jr. ............. TN .......... 191474
John Kendrick Behrens ...............TX ......... 122069
Harold Gene Evetts TX 141526
Nolan William Fansler ...............TX .......... 197123
Sidney Joseph Francis II ..............TX .......... 177721
Raymond Edward Hargis TX 200646
Fred Olin Hargis Jr. TX 228696
Terry Lee Holden ........................TX .......... 178314
John Edwin Hunt Sr. ..................TX .......... 188233
Robert Lee Lyon TX 184473
Jerry Eugene Marshall, USAF (Ret.) .TX ......... 106857
Loyd Dean Morris ......................TX .......... 201743
Mervin Dansby Peters TX 181925
Claude Raymond Wilson Jr. TX 160447
Benjamin Hamilton Harris Jr. ..... VA .......... 177307
Duncan E. McIver Jr. VA 191630
Robert B. Murdock VA 102802
Albert Nelson Nunn .................... VA ......... 190056
Jay Homer Smith ......................... VA ..........186798
Robert Wilson Tatum Jr. VA 191195
Ritchie Tucker Thomas ............... VA .......... 214541
Warren Owen Wells ................... VA .......... 175797
Robert Howard Rodgers VT 165496
George Debonham Boice WA 216795
Gilbert Owen Casto .................. WV ..........177731
Roy Harold Casto Jr. .................. WV ......... 197783
David Allen Eads WV 226065
Perry Kenneth Proffitt ............... WV ........ 192549
Emerson Ralph Stewart ............. WV ........ 163860 Continued from preceding page
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Alaska (2)
Justin Titus Dabill, 229185, Peter Todd
Eric Eugene Kraus, 229186, Asa Farrar
Arizona (8)
Thomas Michael Carpenter, 229320, Ezra Twitchell
George Morton Gates III, 229189, George Gates
Richard Fletcher Rich Jr., 229321, Ebenezer Rich
Ethan Michael Scanlan, 229187, Michael Awalt
Michael Kevin Scanlan, 229188, Michael Awalt
Brian Patrick Scanlan, 229190, Michael Awalt
Alan Earl White, 229128, William Petty Jr.
Francis Earle Williams III, 229127, Joseph Williams
Arkansas (2)
Jeffrey Lance Bennings, 229191, Francis Stribling
Patrick Brian McFadden, 229643, Nathan Smart
California (48)
Graham Howard Auchterlonie, 229391, Nathaniel Wentworth
Bryan James Auchterlonie, 229390, Nathaniel Wentworth
Benjamin Paul Auchterlonie, 229389, Nathaniel Wentworth
Paul William Auchterlonie, 229388, Nathaniel Wentworth
Jonathan David Auchterlonie, 229387, Nathaniel Wentworth
David Lawrence Auchterlonie, 229386, Nathaniel Wentworth
Nathan James Auchterlonie, 229392, Nathaniel Wentworth
David Allen Berry, 229444, Samuel Poole
Michael T. Black, 229382, Seth Vinton
Andrew Benjamin Bohan, 229702, Samuel Bonnett
Daniel LeRoy Cabe, 229325, William Cabe
Thomas Elden Carpenter, 229053, Auke Wikoff
Philip Dean Cooper, 229699, Reuben Kemp
Stephen Allen Crane, 229384, Aaron Crane
Caleb Davis Demharter, 229561, Caleb Davis
Robert Louis Gagnon, 229443, John Chase
Philip Jay Gouran, 229760, John Robertson
Michael Eugene Hair Sr., 229558, James Quisenberry
Michael Eugene Hair Jr., 229559, James Quisenberry
Richard James Hansing IV, 229129, Joseph Bancroft
Matthew Edward Hansing, 229130, Joseph Bancroft
Michael Henry Harris, 229704, James Saunders
Kenneth Wendell Harris, 229703, James Saunders
Charles Ashby Rutherford Hiatt, 229759, John Gaar
Hugh Alan Hygelund, 229324, Jonathan Webster
John Christian Hygelund, 229322, Jonathan Webster
Hans Lucas Hygelund, 229323, Jonathan Webster
Zachary Sean Hylton, 229133, John Mullins
Dale Archer Mackall, 229560, Benjamin Mackall
Robert E. Maples, 229131, Josiah Maples
Timothy Brennan Noone, 229556, William Kinnick
Jonathan Kristian Noone, 229557, William Kinnick
Peter Martin Pardini, 229377, Nehemiah Letts
Thomas Reid Rentz, 229383, Charles Forsie
Christopher Allen Roth, 229701, Daniel Dillon
Edward Guenther Scheibler, 229562, Israel Harris
Christopher Critchfield Slocum, 229385, William Kern
Kelly Stuart Stone, 229132, Jacob Weese/Wees/Wease Sr.
Blaine Benigno Sutliff, 229380, Gad Sutliff
Scott Douglas Sutliff, 229381, Gad Sutliff
Blaine Joseph Sutliff Jr., 229379, Gad Sutliff
Allen David Sypherd, 229056, William Bugg
Robert Fred Sypherd, 229055, William Bugg
Joshua Cole Thorndike, 229378, Benjamin Stites
Jeffrey Price Trower, 229700, Solomon Trower
Frederick Vail, 229698, Isaac Vail
Gary Lee Vetter, 229803, James Huntsman
Jackie La Verle Vetter, 229804, James Huntsman
Colorado (2)
Sam Baldwin, 229697, Jonathan Strickland
Loyd Henry Shindelbower, 229054, George Shindelbower
Connecticut (7)
James R. Lewellyn, 229058, Joseph Dow
George Lowther V, 229057, Bartholomew French
Matthew Alan Morrill, 229705, Samuel Morrill
Thomas Joseph Soudier, 229326, Timothy Ray
G. Michael Taraskewich Sr., 229706, Ripley Copeland
Alexander Lee Taylor, 229445, Benoni Burrill
John Leslie Williams II, 229805, Joseph Cilley
District of Columbia (1)
Kendall Evan Peterson, 229275, Thomas Vail
Florida (79)
Connor J. Abrams, 229062, Gerret G. Van Hoesen
Robert Louis Allen, 229712, Stephen Redden
Christopher Robert Allen, 229713, Stephen Redden
Robin Christian Anthony, 229573, Joseph Anthony Jr.
Ira Ray Armsbury, 229714, John Armsbury
John Stuart Bauman, 229815, Nathaniel Marden
John T. Bladel, 229060, Gerret G. Van Hoesen
Ryan J. Bladel, 229064, Gerret G. Van Hoesen
James B. Bladel, 229063, Gerret G. Van Hoesen
John F. Bladel, 229061, Gerret G. Van Hoesen
Abraham Mathews Blocker, 229135, Robert McCready
Louis Alan Bonnell, 229071, Thomas Posey
H.S. Jack Bovee, 229570, Robert Parker Sr.
Braiden Karl Bradford, 229203, Jabez Wilder
Mark Edward Bradford, 229202, Jabez Wilder
Jason Theodore Brass, 229574, Seth Huddleston
Cameron Daniel Burks, 229456, Nehemiah Doane
Charles Daniel Burks, 229455, Nehemiah Doane
David Eng Byer, 229644, John Hudson Sr.
Richard Scott Calvert, 229572, John Frierson
Luke Rennick Cardinal, 229450, Thomas Parsons
Lane Alexander Cardinal, 229449, Thomas Parsons
Mark Carlos Christopher, 229070, David Baird
Jack Randall Cook, 229816, Jeremiah Cady
David Aaron Cooke, 229817, Jeremiah Cady
Andrew Walter Dennis, 229813, Jean Francois Allain Sr.
James M. Dorman, 229453, David Trumbull/Trimble
Mark R. Dorman, 229454, David Trumbull/Trimble
Ryan Montgomery Elder, 229563, Guy Elder
Nicholas James Fehervari, 229569, Jeremiah Lord
Alexander Kristof Fehervari, 229568, Jeremiah Lord
Richard J. Garon, Ph.D., 229065, Gerret G. Van Hoesen
Timothy M. Garon, 229066, Gerret G. Van Hoesen
Evan Willard Gibbens, 229564, Jacob Gibbons
Peter Michael Golding, 229448, Benjamin Moulton
Alden L. Graves, 229210, Ezekiel Whaley
Nile Leland Harter, 229074, Samson Eagon
Christopher Lord Hermann III, 229566, Jeremiah Lord
Christopher Lord Hermann II, 229565, Jeremiah Lord
William Davis Hermann, 229567, Jeremiah Lord
James Burrell Hewette III, 229571, Jonas Spangler
David Paul Holder, 229710, Daniel Holder
John Daniel Holder, 229711, Daniel Holder
Daniel Paul Holder IV, 229709, Daniel Holder
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Gregory Paul Holder, Col. USAF (Ret.), 229708, Daniel Holder
Chase Jefferson Johnson, 229647, William Turnage
Charles Reed Johnson, 229646, William Turnage
Frank Francis Kenney, 229502, John Glascock
Mark Allen Kenney, 229504, John Glascock
Seth David Kenney, 229503, John Glascock
Robert Lew Allen Lossius, 229075, Elisha Pratt
John Albert Lowe III, 229505, John Glascock
Elijah Travis Maddox, 229139, Abraham Etter
Grant Frederick Meier, 229648, William Turnage
Matthew William Meier, 229649, William Turnage
Paul R. Moore, 229138, William Ward
William Lee Moore, 229508, Nehemiah Davis
William S. Morgan V, 229205, John Cox
Philip Wayne Murphey, 229206, Andrew Franks
John Edwin Nichols, 229507, Peter Wiles
Geoffrey Hilton Leon Pittman, 229327, Samuel McGehee
Harold Fredrick Roberts, 229645, William Turnage
Matthew Krist Rosales, 229818, Francis Wyman
Jerry Glenn Rose, 229069, George Alcorn
Ethan Aaron Russell, 229136, William Fleming
William Jason Sanford, 229207, John Pierce
Jordan Jay Sanford, 229209, John Pierce
Matthew Joshua Sanford, 229208, John Pierce
Matthew David Scott, 229814, Elias Palmer
Ryan Michael Swinford, 229451, William Suttles
Houston James Swinford, 229452, William Suttles
Richard Lee Vance, 229204, Samuel Vance
Keith Alan White, 229819, Stephen White
Otto G. Williams, 229067, Gerret G. Van Hoesen
Cooper G. Williams, 229068, Gerret G. Van Hoesen
Konnor Wayne Williams, 229073, William Lawson
Kenneth Gerald Williams II, 229072, William Lawson
James Allen Williford II, 229137, David Lee
Zachary Detric Zumwalt, 229506, John Godfrey
France (8)
Leopold de Buretel de Chassey, 229076, Jean Bruno Assier de Montrose
Leopold de Buretel de Chassey, 229364, Jean Bruno Assier de Montrose
Gilles Guillotin de Corson, 229365, Jean Bruno Guillotin
Alain Guillotin de Corson, 229078, Jean Marie Damien Guillotin
Thierry de la Barre de Nanteuil, 229077, Guillaume Jacques de Liberge de Granchain
Clinton Michael Perrot-Schwartz, 229079, Jonathan Reed
Esteban Noblet Ragonit, 229366, Jean Ragonit
Emmanuel Rougier, 229363, Jean Bruno Assier de Montrose
Georgia (45)
Oren Calvin Barclay, 229211, Hugh Barclay
Albert Emery Bishop, 229081, Samuel Perry
Michael Francis Blair, 229276, James Redfield
Stephen Anthony Bulwinkle, 229278, Wilson Glover
Charles Adams Calhoun III, 229084, Joseph Pennock
Joshua Barry Childers, 229576, Job Sosebee
Matthew Alexander Cohen, 229277, John Jacob Pirkle
Bruce Dean Craig, 229328, Jacob Bailey Sr.
Daniel Stephen Czarniak, 229082, Jeremiah Frazier
Gary Lee Fleck, 229584, Joseph Moore
Michael Damian Gardner, 229717, Henry Holliday
Rhys Carlisle Gardner, 229718, Henry Holliday
George Gilson, 229582, Nathaniel Gilson
Steve Lansing Glenn, 229367, James Screven
Clifford Alton Howard, 229212, Edward Mobley
Samuel Hamilton Jaeger, 229716, Benjamin Parker
Thomas Anderson Jenkins, 229820, Christopher Cramer/Kramer
Julius Dallas Johnson, 229213, Andrew Hughes
Randall Sam Jones, 229575, Thomas Townsend
Ronnie Lambert, 229282, Zoeth Spooner
Terry Lee Lambert, 229083, Zoeth Spooner
Thomas Edward Lewis, 229872, John Tyson
Richard Edgar Lewis, 229871, John Tyson
Cortland Rice Lowe Jr., 229585, Sarah Booth Overstreet
Andrew Nanninga, 229330, Jonathan Spencer
Hunter William Newton, 229085, Joshua Wade
Edward C. O’Brien Jr., 229580, Moses Dodd
Ronald D. Patton, 229080, Jacob Brubeck
Peter Ray J. Paulsen, 229457, William Trego
John William Phillips Jr., 229214, Jacob Braselton
Stanley Edward Quinn, 229763, Moses Liddell
Lewis David Ray Jr., 229329, Joseph Harvey
Alec Benjamin Ray, 229279, Joseph Harvey
William Wayne Sanders, 229583, William Fears
John Earl Senn, 229655, Joel Perkerson
James Frank Skelton, 229581, Robert Skelton
David Layne Smith, 229578, George Uptian/Upton
John Christopher Stunda, 229280, West Harris Jr.
Ethan Brooks Tankersley, 229333, John Tankersley
Reggie Earl Vallotton, 229577, David Moses Vallotton
Joshua Steven White, 229332, John White
Steven Douglas White, 229331, John White
Everett Womack, 229715, Nathaniel Austin Jr.
Norman Ernest Wood IV, 229281, Matthew Singleton
Mark William York, 229579, William Garrard
Germany (1)
Vincent A. Gilkey, 229215, James Gilkey
Illinois (23)
Aaron Abraham Barlow, 229588, William Makepeace Sr.
Scott Alan Bernholdt, 229393, James Perley
Gerald B. Booz, 229458, Aaron Matthews
Louis Lantz Brewer, 229596, Nathaniel Brewer
Jeffrey Robert Clements, 229395, Roger Clements
Michael Anthony Geier, 229821, Luther Colvin
Dustin Ashley Geier, 229141, Luther Colvin
Charles Arthur Gray Jr., 229594, Thomas Wyman
Robert LeRoy Harshbarger, 229589, Samuel Strain
Kevin Dale Keller, 229216, John Mitchell
Dennis Wayne Kern, 229274, Nicholas Gibbs
Philip Lauf, 229394, Abraham Savage
Calvin Keli Lunny, 229822, Jacobus Van Etten
Thomas Mathew Miller, 229593, Elias Hasbrouck
Anthony Kirk Norman, 229587, Peter Lobach
Alexander Maurice O’Brien, 229719, William Wilson Sr.
Randy Joe Rhodes, 229590, Thomas Sawyer
Joshua Adam Rhodes, 229591, Thomas Sawyer
Joseph Andrews Rhodes, 229592, Thomas Sawyer
Steven Glenn Shipley, 229586, Solomon Tuttle
Timothy Virgil Taylor, 229142, John George
Henry Truitt V, 229595, Zeally Morse/Moss
Hadley Peter Welsch, 229140, Aaron Freeman
Indiana (18)
Dale Eugene Beamon, 229334, Jean Louis de Noyan
Ronald Dean Beesley, 229086, John Doyle
John Edward Blazier, 229511, Abraham Reese
Erik Christopher Chelius, 229825, Ephraim Towne/Town
Thomas Howard Grindstaff, 229823, Richard Kinney
Nathan Richard Halberstadt, 229826, James Trusler
William Barr Johnson, 229510, Henry Hurst
Garrett Ray Kern, 229338, John Dougherty Sr.
Timothy Jackson Little, 229283, Andrew Little
Jason Allen Myers, 229459, Joseph Fox
D. Stephen Parker, 229336, Stephen Ashby
John Benjamin Porter, 229087, Jacob Lewis
Robert Alan Scott, 229509, Joseph Noyes
David F. Shafer, 229335, George Sinclair/St. Clair
Tim A. Speedy, 229824, Abel Triplett
Richard Barkman Trask, 229337, Samuel Fletcher
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Jack William Vink, 229512, Asa Pattee
Matthew Lyle Weeks, 229284, Nathaniel Hazen
Iowa (10)
Craig Edwin Harwood, 229285, Zachariah Harwood
James Byron Kullbom, 229656, William Dusenbury
Nicholas Scott Martin, 229720, William Lamme Sr.
Steven Earl Reid, 229339, Zadoc Clark
Russell Morgan Roby, 229319, Philip Roush/Rouse
Glenn Matthew Schlesser Jr., 229597, John Bovard
Kenneth D. Smith, 229513, William Darling
Justin Rocky Vitiritto, 229219, William Randall
Rocky Pete Vitiritto, 229217, William Randall
Jason Lee Vitiritto, 229218, William Randall
Kansas (18)
Matthew Stephen Campbell, 229143, Moses Campbell
John B. Cobb, 229088, John Connelly
Todd Douglas Fleischer, 229598, James Dawson
Brett Leslie Giese, 229828, Jeruel West
Brit McKenna Giese, 229829, Jeruel West
Sean Matthew Wright Hammell, 229222, William Ferguson
Mark Joseph Hammell, 229221, William Ferguson
Clayton Wright Hammell, 229220, William Ferguson
Jacob Nathan Heffner, 229223, William Ferguson
Zachary Matthew Heffner, 229224, William Ferguson
Benjamin Michael Heffner, 229225, William Ferguson
David James Lynch, 229599, John Maull
Hudson James McMillan, 229089, Adam Calhoun Scott
Terry Lee Smith, 229514, Robert Warren
Luke Alexander Stanford, 229830, Ellis Adkisson
Donald Ray Unruh, 229827, Benjamin Beeson
Jeffrey Alan Wheat, 229091, Stephen Dustin
Jack Connor Wojtalewicz, 229090, David Stockton
Kentucky (18)
Blaine Benjamin Adams, 229228, Joseph Hatfield
Kevin Dale Bratcher, 229362, Henry Bale
Lonnie Wayne Brooks, 229227, Paul Ferguson
David Earl Fleenor, 229286, John Jesse
Timothy Eugene Fletcher, 229515, Henry Sanders
Roger Dean Ford, 229396, Nathaniel/Nathan Preston
Steven Paul Gillespie, 229721, George Monroe
Sean Lawrence Gillespie, 229758, George Monroe
Michael Steven Gillespie, 229722, George Monroe
Christopher Paul Gillespie, 229723, George Monroe
Scott Allan Hazelrigg, 229604, Simon Bridwell
Jacob Ryan Hazelrigg, 229603, Simon Bridwell
Joshua Tyler Hazelrigg, 229602, Simon Bridwell
Allen Neal Hazelrigg, 229601, Simon Bridwell
Tracy Eugene Lucas, 229600, Francis Hackley
Patrick John McClure, 229226, Adam Kalbach
William David Sarpas, 229764, Wheeler Haile/Hale
Timothy Edward Taylor, 229397, Archelous/Achilles Craft
Louisiana (15)
Scott James Acosta, 229229, Jean Baptiste Champagne
Joseph Scott Cantrell, 229831, Thomas Cantrell
Jackson Elliott Cantrell, 229832, Thomas Cantrell
Gregory Patrick Gonzales II, 229230, Jose Gonzales Cabo
Stephen Matthew Gonzales, 229231, Jose Gonzales Cabo
Abner M. Hammond Jr., 229144, Raleigh Hammond
Walter Wynne Lawrence, 229517, Daniel Lawrence
Michael Joseph Terrance LeJeune, 229092, Blaise LeJeune
Dylan Michell Perkins, 229047, James Perkins
William Perkins, 229045, James Perkins
Mitchell Francis Perkins, 229046, James Perkins
Wyatt Logan Perkins, 229048, James Perkins
Michael Anthony Schiro, 229516, Francois Joseph Pascalis De La Barre
Thomas Ray Spruill, 229460, James Bates Sr.
Scott Cameron Webb, 229398, Antonio Gil Ybarbo
Maine (4)
Peter Billow Evans, 229605, John Wunderlich Sr.
John Bishop Wahlig III, 229399, Joel Bishop
Wade Francis Wahlig, 229400, Joel Bishop
Patrick Michael Wahlig, 229401, Joel Bishop
Maryland (16)
Gary David Anderson, 229606, Henry Woody
Amir Samson Bahreini, 229520, Henry Pendleton
Ryan Mitchell Belcher, 229233, Jared Botsford
Edward Mitchell Belcher Jr., 229234, Jared Botsford
Thomas Roy Biery, 229724, Johann/John Henrich/Henry Jungst/Yingst
Dennis Lee Donegan, 229726, George Maus
Donald G. Formby, 229725, Nathan Formby
Christopher Thomas Kohl, 229232, Solomon Dodge
Jerry Michael Lafferty, 229404, Elizabeth Austin
Arron Ashley Loudin, 229403, John Cartwright
Colin Patrick McCarty, 229833, William Allender
Timothy David Parrack, 229093, John Hartman
Gregory Thomas Peters, 229518, Nicholas Schmall/Schmehl
Christopher Michael Peters, 229519, Nicholas Schmall/Schmehl
Kenneth Wayne Pridemore, 229402, Jonathan Pridmore
Christopher George Shaffer, 229657, Otho Holland
Massachusetts (18)
Luke Giovanni Celi, 229523, Daniel Dickinson
John Samuel Celi, 229522, Daniel Dickinson
Thomas Brent Childs, 229094, Exekiah/Hezekiah Childs/Chiles
Gavin Charles Cottrell, 229607, Samuel Blake
Joshua Collinson Dorval, 229529, Timothy Stetson
Douglas John Ellis, 229834, John Hall
Francis Gilbert Gleason Jr., 229524, Gideon Tower
Elias John Gleason, 229525, Gideon Tower
David Julian Andrew Grim, 229659, Asa Story
Mark Robert Ide, 229765, Nehemiah Ide
Ronald Peter Monroe, 229521, Amos Phelps
Robert James Murrin, 229096, John Quimby
James Philip Murrin, 229095, John Quimby
Timothy Richard Murrin, 229097, John Quimby
Fred William Rodenhiser, 229658, David Parsons
Taylor MacKenzie Wasson, 229528, Benjamin De La Vergna
Myles Fletcher Wasson, 229527, Benjamin De La Vergna
Hugh Jack Wasson, 229526, Benjamin De La Vergna
Michigan (16)
Alexander Domit Agbay III, 229237, George Dashiell
Joseph Paul Braun, 229147, Daniel Bray
Eric Cole Braun, 229146, Daniel Bray
Dale Joseph Chapman, 229660, Frederick Sowers
David Lloyd Dare, 229236, Christian Wenner
Shane Michael Drury, 229148, Alexander Waddell
Joel Freamon Gugnitz, 229149, Warren Walker Jr.
Wayne Allen Harrington Jr., 229238, Ahab Harrington
Edward Neal Howell, 229767, Thomas Duckett
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Alfred Eugene Hubbard, 229235, Samuel Hubbard
Jacob Gilberto Islas, 229766, Amos Green
Jerome Carl McGraw, 229239, Jeremiah Culver
James John Pabst, 229608, John Sevier
Jeffrey Clark Pardee, 229405, John Pardee
Samuel Stanley Porter, 229145, Jonathan Hill
Dennis Jeffrey Schlemmer, 229461, Eleazer Whipple
Minnesota (12)
Christopher Wakefield Allen, 229609, Hezekiah Allen
Arnold DeWeerd Jr., 229769, Moses Taylor
Keith Lowell Gillette, 229771, Rufus Gillette
Ryan Lowell Gillette, 229772, Rufus Gillette
Steven Robert Gillette, 229773, Rufus Gillette
William Lowell Gillette, 229774, Rufus Gillette
Joseph Samuel Kalla, 229662, Joseph Nash
Roger Kent Martin, 229462, William Martin
Matthew Cary Minnis, 229770, Daniel Harker
James Howard Pensyl, 229727, Henry Pensel
Edwin Grinnell Rice, 229610, Roger Sterry
Joel D. Van Nurden, 229768, Jacob Brower
Mississippi (7)
Michael Perry Schenk III, 229412, John Putnam
Charles Porter Schenk, 229411, John Putnam
Michael Perry Schenk Jr., 229409, John Putnam
Benjamin Kearney Schenk, 229408, John Putnam
Matthew Webster Schenk, 229407, John Putnam
John Benjamin Schenk, 229406, John Putnam
Thomas Garrett Schenk, 229410, John Putnam
Missouri (14)
Steven Wayne Adams, 229240, Joseph Frakes
Tristan Lee Dale Adkins, 229152, John Goode
Joshua Lee Adkins, 229151, John Goode
Donald E. Cook, 229242, Absalom Haworth
Raymond Dale Creason, 229775, Moses Renfrew
Jimmie Ray Dace, 229287, Samuel Willett
Timothy Christian Nielsen, 229463, Theophilus Wilson
John Albert Sickmeier, 229150, Zebediah Barker
Collin Wiley Thomas, 229776, George Thornton
Andrew Joseph Toeniskoetter, 229341, Benjamin Harrison
Michael Philip Toeniskoetter, 229340, Benjamin Harrison
James Dale Tucker, 229413, Nathaniel Tucker
Burley Weldon Turner, 229368, Henry Burton
Dean Allen Van Schoiack, 229241, Elias Veatch
Montana (3)
Terry Lynn Atwood, 229728, Hezekiah Atwood
Dean Thomas Fiedler, 229153, Gabriel Cornish
Michael Gregory Naylor, 229464, Shubael Wilmarth
Nebraska (11)
Brian Lee Austin, 229664, Jacob Walker
Gary Lee Austin, 229663, Jacob Walker
Brody Lee Austin, 229665, Jacob Walker
Thomas O’Connor Creigh, 229099, John Creigh
James Cue Creigh, 229100, John Creigh
James Carey Creigh, 229098, John Creigh
Levi Douglas Heithold, 229612, Josiah Gardner
Matthew Alan Maxon, 229611, Josiah Gardner
Austyn Richard Ruoff, 229343, Isaac Sadler
William Baker Ruoff, 229342, Isaac Sadler
Sean David Whitler, 229530, George Davidson
Nevada (3)
Glenn Robert Bracegirdle, 229777, Casper Markell
Francis Cedric Monastero, Ph.D., 229243, George Friederick Beitenman/Baiteman
Courtney Daniel Smith, 229835, Anthony Bowsher
New Hampshire (2)
Daniel Michael Barden, 229244, Oliver Thurston
Gregory Dean Lusted, 229531, Samuel Sutliff Sr.
New Jersey (24)
Ellis Holt Bailey, 229288, Richard Bailey
Scott Steven Bauman, 229289, Isaac Bauman
Brian O. Brennan, 229415, Nicholas Rightor
Gregory Allen Crisp, 229292, Nipper Adams Sr.
Noah J. Gibbs, 229778, Jonathan Eddy
Iain Darrell James, 229667, John Bodine
Charles H. Manley, 229666, Stephen Brownell
Paul W. Marcontell, 229782, Francois Nicolas Marcantel
Maximus Krikorian Marrin, 229670, James Wilson Cooper
Sarkis Krikorian Marrin, 229669, James Wilson Cooper
Richard Burke Marrin Jr., 229668, James Wilson Cooper
David Owen Middlebrook, 229291, Ephriam Middlebrook
Russell David Moore, 229102, Samuel Moore
Jonathan David Pease, 229465, Ambrose Strong
Stephen L. Pease, 229466, Ambrose Strong
Kenneth Richard Schulte, 229781, Conrad Fox/Fuchs
Jackson Robert Schulte, 229780, Conrad Fox/Fuchs
Robert Nelson Schulte, 229779, Conrad Fox/Fuchs
Henry Andrew Spencer, 229672, James Wilson Cooper
William Cooper Spencer, 229671, James Wilson Cooper
William Peter Terry, 229290, Jonathan Terry
Kenneth Arlie Tyler, 229836, Joseph Thomas
William Michael Wallace, 229101, Zephaniah Steelman
Ryan C. Wares, 229414, John Botsford
New Mexico (1)
Coty D’Wayne Wheeler, 229103, John Medearis
New York (29)
Eric E. Anderson, 229201, William Mardis
Robert Papworth Best, 229761, Abraham Poor
John Joseph Bishop, 229446, Malachi Loveland
Seth Vincent Casey, 229059, Elias Hasbrouck
Evan Bernard Cummings, 229650, Henry Knerr
Miles Hayden Demarest, 229198, John Newkirk
Henry Alexander Demarest, 229197, John Newkirk
Russell Seversen Demarest III, 229196, John Newkirk
Peter F. Di Silvio, 229651, Abel Medbury
Dutch Van Rees Eldridge, 229195, Jotham Wright
Richard Paul English, 229653, Benjamin Kent
Christopher K. Glynn, 229200, William Williams
Thomas D. Haddock, 229809, John Hilton
Scott T. Haddock, 229810, John Hilton
Christopher J. Haddock, 229811, John Hilton
Steven W. Haddock, 229812, John Hilton
Daniel C. Henderson, 229707, Daniel Hill
Phurriott Edward Henry, 229654, Reuben Bramlette
Ronald F. LaPorte, 229447, Abraham/Abram Harrington
Liam Patrick McGuire, 229807, Joseph Richardson
Andrew James Naklick, 229806, Stephen Hicks
Jason W. Short, 229193, Jeremiah Wood Jr.
Donald D. Short, 229194, Jeremiah Wood Jr.
Michael J. Smith, 229134, Henry Eckler
Christopher Grant Stone, 229652, Oliver Atherton
Carl James Thurnau, 229762, Thomas Little
Michael L. Wash, 229808, Jacob Souder/Sowder
John Charles Williams, 229199, Jedediah Stephens/Stevens
Christopher John Winters, 229192, David Youngs
North Carolina (58)
Alexander Noe Amezquita, 229417, Martin Maney
Mark Grey Bostic, 229297, David Quinn
David Andrew Boyce, 229675, Philip Wolfe
Robert Wayne Brinson Jr., 229845, Michael Hyman
Robert Wayne Brinson, 229844, Michael Hyman
Gregory Sebastian Brinson, 229847, Michael Hyman
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Robert Wayne Brinson III, 229846, Michael Hyman
William Harrison Edwards, 229838, Daniel Schoonmaker
Lynn Watson Evans II, 229614, Benjamin May
James Lanier Evans, 229616, Benjamin May
Robert Harriss Evans, 229615, Benjamin May
Donyphn Ryan Foster, 229468, Moses Woodruff
John Hutchenson Garrett, 229673, John Bryant
Jeffrey Andre Hall Sr., 229416, Absolom Hooper
Allan E. Hesters, 229786, Levi Harrod
Michael Franklin Hill, 229467, John Cox
Steven Jake Hill, 229784, Joseph Register
Kaleb Gregory Hill, 229296, Theophilus Coleman
Herbert Charles Kaler, 229470, Peleg Hopkins
Paul Devin Klein, 229617, William Fletcher
David Einar Klein, 229619, William Fletcher
Max William Klein, 229618, William Fletcher
Frank Coble Leonard Jr., 229783, Valentine Leonard
David Clifford Lyle, 229620, Nathan Gann
James Andrew Neill, 229419, W. Samuel Farley
Michael Anthony Payson, 229842, Ephriam Payson Jr.
Nicholas Daniel Payson, 229841, Ephriam Payson Jr.
Dominic Anthony Payson, 229840, Ephriam Payson Jr.
Russell Ogburn Pratt Jr., 229839, John Douthet Sr.
David Patrick Richardson, 229475, John Roper
Matthew Jeremy Robbins, 229157, Martin Martin
Daniel Alan Robbins, 229158, Martin Martin
Richard Robert Russo, 229843, Samuel Noyes
Eugene Cashion Rygg Sr., 229729, William Fletcher
Eugene Cashion Rygg Jr., 229730, William Fletcher
James Travis Rygg, 229731, William Fletcher
Caleb Wallace Rygg, 229733, William Fletcher
James Thomas Rygg, 229732, William Fletcher
John Lynn Schwartz, 229156, William Fairfax
Kenneth Austin Scott, 229474, Charles Scott
Matthew Alfred Scott, 229472, Charles Scott
Collin Alexander Semrad, 229476, Jabez Condit
David Joseph Semrad, 229477, Jabez Condit
Jack Lynn Sides, 229787, Jacob Wells
Steven Chad Smith, 229154, James Shipman
Steven Hunter Smith, 229155, James Shipman
K. Carver Spangle, 229469, David Flory
Jack Logan Spiceland, 229473, Michael Watson
Bryan David Stanton, 229471, James McBride
Ritchie Lee Stiller, 229674, John Barringer
Louis Frank Trainer, 229418, Thomas Cutler
John Steven Tyson, 229478, James Outlaw
Lawrence David Pacifico Vellani, 229295, Moses Maynard
Kylan Lane Walters, 229837, John Lane
Robert Lee Wilgus, 229613, Robert Willgus/Willgoos
John Edward Wirges, 229785, Thomas Cromwell
Robert Burks Wood III, 229293, Samuel Oxford
Robert Burks Wood IV, 229294, Samuel Oxford
Ohio (21)
Timothy Harold Barr, 229161, Peter Coe
Bryan David Collins, 229347, David Kilgore
Daniel David Cufr, 229348, Ephraim Skiles Jr.
John Peter Ducro IV, 229533, Jonathan Warner
Paul J. George II, 229247, James Tapscott
Patrick Aaron Harris, 229246, Joseph Mackey
Douglas Anthony Holly, 229162, Charles King
Barry Dean McCarty, 229245, Lawson Beall
Vincent John McGeehan, 229848, Benoni Dawson
Noah Steven Miller, 229535, Alexander Bushnell
Matthew Stephen Moskowitz, 229345, Jean Dube
Timothy Allan Oberschlake, 229849, Benjamin Gardner Jr.
Edward Ernest Ogden, 229788, John Ogden
William James Price, 229159, David Belknap
James LeRoy Record, 229532, John Wall
Steven Kelsey Reynolds Jr., 229344, John Flanagan
Scott Gregory Sacay, 229534, Joseph Henry
Ronald Theodore Sampson, 229160, William McDonald
Keith Douglas Tong, 229346, William Tong/Tongue
James Barry Washington, 229479, Charles Washington
Daniel James Washington, 229480, Charles Washington
Oklahoma (14)
Kevin Clinton Artherholt, 229300, Frederick William Aderhold
Kamdon Tré Hardin Artherholt-Davis, 229299, Frederick William Aderhold
Owen Louis Broyles, 229250, Daniel Bagwell
Shawn Christian Broyles, 229251, Daniel Bagwell
Aaron Bradley Crow, 229734, Simeon Fuller
Barrett Taylor Diel, 229298, William Camp
Creed Nathanael Hite, 229249, William Hite
Gregory Dean Hite, 229248, William Hite
Jeremy Thomas Reber, 229301, Valentine Reber
Jeremiah Truett Ross, 229166, William Neely
Joseph Parker Ross, 229164, William Neely
Paul Morgan Ross, 229165, William Neely
Jerry Paul Ross, 229163, William Neely
Stephen Albert Blakely Smith, 229104, Frederick William Aderhold
Oregon (14)
Jesse M. Alsup, 229420, Zebulon Whipple
Alexander Douglas Baxter, 229421, Daniel Robertson
James Morgan Bixler, 229422, James Morgan
Thomas Russell Gillpatrick, 229481, Benjamin Thurston
James A. James Jr,, 229106, Daniel Nims
David Paul Marvin, 229108, Bazil Prather
Daniel Charles Marvin, 229107, Bazil Prather
Bran-Michael Spencer Patton Mclan, 229537, Reuben Vaughan
Michael Bruce Mclan, 229536, Reuben Vaughan
Edward Burnham Meece, 229105, John Holbert/Hulburt
Samuel Leon Ordonez, 229483, Daniel Adams
Gabriel Francis Ordonez, 229484, Daniel Adams
Roger Allen Porter, 229621, William Porter
Duncan Carl Potts, 229482, John Vivian
Pennsylvania (37)
Craig William Bartholomew, 229114, John Henry Butz
Eric L. Bowman, 229622, Jacob Miller
William A. Etsweiler, 229538, Dewalt Novinger
Hal Morton Gobin, 229623, Charles Gobin
Robert Joseph Hallman, 229115, John Rahn/Rawn
Michael Patrick Hallman, 229117, John Rahn/Rawn
Robert Joseph Hallman Jr., 229116, John Rahn/Rawn
Brady Clark Huckel, 229541, Wilhelm/William Huckel/Huckle/Hockel
Casey Thomas Huckel, 229540, Wilhelm/William Huckel/Huckle/Hockel
Mark John Huckel, 229539, Wilhelm/William Huckel/Huckle/Hockel
Stephen Carlton Laubach, 229303, Daniel McHenry
Matthew Barry Lauver, 229305, Zachariah Rice
Grayson McKelvey Leming, 229167, John Fowler
Hunter James Leming, 229168, John Fowler
Brian Kent Long, 229851, John Barndt/Barnhart
Steven Pearson Messner, 229677, Nathan Livezey/Liverey
Larry William Miller Jr., 229112, Zachariah Shoe
Ray Albert Morganti, M.D., 229676, Peter Dreher
Casey W. Morton Jr., 229113, John Gerhart
Michael K. O’Brien, 229111, Thomas Wright
Gregory T. O’Brien, 229109, Thomas Wright
Jonathon T. O’Brien, 229110, Thomas Wright
Terry O’Connor, 229853, Marcus Shee
Jackson Scott Patton, 229351, Matthew Patton
Jeffery S. Patton, 229350, Matthew Patton
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Donald Garner Patton, 229349, Matthew Patton
Stephen Peters, 229304, Jacob Stambach
Ronald C. Rife, 229852, Andrew Hoerner
Donald Dean Saxton Jr., 229252, Matthew McConnell Sr.
Scott Michael Simon, 229735, Thomas Pugh
Jonathan Louden Taylor, 229306, Robert Creighton
Trevor Jon Taylor, 229307, Robert Creighton
Robert Louis Vigue Jr., 229253, William Peach
Charles L. Wehr, 229854, Lorenz Wehr
Eric Franz Weir, 229855, Peter Saurman
George P. Wolfe, 229302, Samuel Scripture Jr.
Robert Eugene Young, 229850, George Sprinkle
Rhode Island (4)
Theodore Henry Aschman II, 229424, Samuel Holden Parsons
Charles Mencke, 229118, John Crumlow
Daniel Paul Smith, 229856, Christopher Crouch Sr.
Joseph Norman Waller Jr., 229423, John Maull
South Carolina (27)
Michael Edwin Bedenbaugh, 229308, Henry Dominick Sr.
Benjamin Lee Bird III, 229430, Benjamin Ogle
Alexander Lee Bird, 229431, Benjamin Ogle
Eldon Kenneth Brownfield, 229624, Moses Mann
Robert Evan Carl, 229309, Richard Price
Frederick Ray Cota, 229741, Gilbert Ray
Robert Benjamin Fong Jr., 229486, John Snoddy
Derek Fronabarger, 229352, John Fronabarger
Sabastien Louis Fronabarger, 229353, John Fronabarger
Ryan Michael Henrickson, 229119, William Teague
Robert Arthur Kittrell III, 229311, John Haltiwanger
Anderson Lowry McNees, 229737, Zephaniah Bryan
Jamison Lee McNees, 229736, Zephaniah Bryan
Robinson McMullen McNees, 229738, Zephaniah Bryan
Charles Cothran Morgan III, 229312, John Barnes
Jason Thomas Myers, 229485, Jesse Staton
John Randolph Riddle, 229740, Chisholm Holland Griffith
Robert Corwin Rolf, 229310, Jesse Corwin
Thomas Allen Shumpert, 229427, Phillip Strickland
Eric Ward Shumpert, 229426, Phillip Strickland
Maxie Donald Shumpert, 229425, Phillip Strickland
Joshua Thomas Shumpert, 229428, Phillip Strickland
Walter Columbus Smith III, 229678, Thomas Heath
Walter Harvey Spencer, 229789, Charles Collie/Colley
Harold Cushman Ward, 229739, Evan Shelby
Douglas Herring Westbrook Jr., 229429, Samuel Irwin
Carl James Widell, 229625, Cornelius Dubois
Tennessee (27)
Richard Gray Bassette, 229865, Nicholas Shrum
Billy Joe Burnette, 229742, Jacob Lowdermilk
Andrew John Bussard, 229862, David Motley
Michael John Bussard, 229861, David Motley
Ryan Kevin Conley, 229860, Phineas Sargent
Edward Alan Crawford, 229863, William Crawford
James Jack Denton, 229169, William Brimer
George William Dodd, 229432, Daniel Parkman
Christopher William Dodd, 229433, Daniel Parkman
Lloyd J. Donnelly, 229858, John Wood
John Coy Isbell, 229171, William Isbell
Jayson Kyle Jones, 229857, John Adam Wuertemberger Jr.
Jeffrey Glen Jones, 229354, John Crowder
James Wesley Langley, 229254, Nicholas Gentry
Titus A. Lucius, 229172, Edward Moody
William Howard Lyons, 229356, William Cocke/Cox
John Gregory Martin, 229859, Peter Gruber
Harold Alkire Mitchell Jr., 229355, John Primm
Walker Edward Morris Jr., 229864, Robert Goodloe
Clark Allen Rose II, 229313, Andrew Goff
George Frederick Schwarz, 229679, Jonathan Latimer Sr.
Michael Dudley Slaybaugh, 229544, Henry Slaybaugh
Brogan Cruz Slaybaugh, 229545, Henry Slaybaugh
Ronald Jeffrey Taylor, 229170, John Cochran
Isaak Vitale Viola, 229543, Joseph Loomer Sr.
Frank Victor Viola, 229542, Joseph Loomer Sr.
Wesley Kent Wood, 229487, Robert Craig
Texas (48)
Jack Donald Abbott II, 229792, Joel Crane
Joshua Isaac Barry, 229794, Henry Hurst
Daniel Simmons Bee, 229747, Samuel Fitz Randolph/Fitzrandolph
Scott House Billingsley, 229173, Samuel Billingsley
Wyatt Alexander Clerkley, 229258, Silas Bates
Curtis Wilford Clerkley III, 229257, Silas Bates
Brandon James Clerkley, 229259, Silas Bates
Rayford Ewing Copelin Jr., 229680, James Cameron
Cameron Alan Copelin, 229681, James Cameron
Raymond Mozart Courtemanche, 229357, Josiah Chaffee
Samuel Rudolf Dagley, 229746, John Kimbrough
Nicolas DeVincentis, 229791, Jerome Lincoln
Daniel Wayne Dittrich, 229546, Daniel Taylor
Stuart James Durham, 229255, George Hovis
Christian Michael Durham, 229256, George Hovis
Delfino Patrick Hernandez, 229793, John Buck
Matthew Douglas Horine, 229360, John Rucker Sr.
Harvey W. Hubbard, 229175, David Duncklee
Lawrence A. Kollie, 229361, Joseph Bierce/Bearse
Robert M. Kruger, 229489, Elisha Corbin
Lee Martin Lurie, 229798, Moses Nichols
Walter Scott Manning III, 229866, John Manning
Jason Maxwell Mauldin, 229260, John Harper
Myles Maurice Mauldin, 229262, John Harper
Maxwell Maurice Mauldin, 229261, John Harper
Mark Metcalf Miller, 229488, Daniel Babcock
Thad Steven Miner, 229745, Zachery Cole
Marco Roman Nichols, 229797, Moses Nichols
Martin Tomas Nichols, 229796, Moses Nichols
Daniel Lee Nichols, 229795, Moses Nichols
Curtis Larry Oliver, 229790, Thomas Springfield
Durwood Barber Ray, 229490, Daniel Harmon
Charles Cook Richter Jr., 229547, David Harris
Jacob Lenon Sailors, 229176, Matthew Brown
Randle Bingham Seymour, 229436, Elijah Bingham
Leon George Shaffer, 229870, John Foster
Mark Standley, 229549, Edward Boone
Ronald Lee Stevens, 229744, Nicholas Cassell
Charles David Towery, 229174, Henry Buford
Henry Andrew Trochesset, 229177, Nicholas Carceaux
Michael J. Tull, 229359, Solomon Stansbury
Courtlandt Brush Van Sickler, 229548, John Carter
Robert Donvin Vernon Jr., 229694, Green Rives
Donvin Lowell Vernon, 229695, Green Rives
Todd Matthew Wilber, 229743, John Mory
Walter Joe Wilhoit, 229358, Solomon Wilhoit
Kenneth Dale Williams, 229435, Thomas Rankin
Donald Edward Wilson, 229434, James Douglas
Utah (9)
Christopher Duvall Bell, 229178, Jeremiah Duval
James Franklin Bratt, 229626, Thomas Tindall
Henry George Faulkner Jr., 229682, Joseph Albright
Edwin Lawrence Frederick III, 229799, Judah Ferry
Keith Anthony Johnson, 229867, Aaron Depue
Connor William Nielsen, 229748, Thomas Stickney
Monte James Palmer, 229263, Enos Ferrin
Robert Francis Scacco, 229868, John Cooper
Joseph M. Smith, 229749, Samuel Smith Sr.
Vermont (2)
Andrew David Gradziel, 229750, William Slade
J. Thayer Raines, 229437, Edward Thayer
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Virginia (36)
Daniel L. Abbott, 229686, Jacob MacCoy Fox
Aaron Matthew Allen, 229687, Amos Johnston
Logan Thomas Allen, 229690, Amos Johnston
Christopher Gene Allen, 229688, Amos Johnston
Luke Landry Allen, 229689, Amos Johnston
John Christopher Allen, 229691, Amos Johnston
Mason Lee Billstein, 229630, Charles Hutcheson
Jason Lee Billstein, 229629, Charles Hutcheson
James Edward Blevins, 229264, Robert Howson Hooe
Phillip Allen Cantrell II, 229314, David Hughes
Josiah Jabari Cantrell, 229315, David Hughes
Jacob Landon Cantrell, 229316, David Hughes
William Clinton Lloyd Collins, 229120, Daniel Knauss Sr.
Terry Robert Evans, 229628, John Lopp
Thomas Eugene Fain, 229179, Elijah Hatcher
Walter Todd Farris, 229684, Elisha Dungan
Dennis Eugene Farris, 229683, Elisha Dungan
Richard Kent Fay, 229685, William George
Zachary Filis, 229800, Christian Showalter
Joseph F. Freeman IV, 229553, Samuel Briggs
Willard Morgan Freeman, 229552, Samuel Briggs
Joseph F. Freeman III, 229551, Samuel Briggs
William Blair Goss, 229266, Abraham Goss
Marshall Scott Goss, 229269, Abraham Goss
Victor Scott Goss, 229268, Abraham Goss
Russell Craig Goss, 229267, Abraham Goss
Garland Hyde Hamlett Jr., 229492, John Booth
Michael A. Holincheck, 229265, Joshua Webster
Garry Conrad Howard, 229180, Thomas Logwood
Norman Audry Hughey, 229121, Samuel McGehee
Walker Lamond, 229802, Richard Goff
Martin F. Leamy, 229491, James Stiff
Mark Terrell Phillips, 229627, Burwell Davis
Joseph Segar III, 229550, David Waterman
Donn Phillip Shumate Jr., 229751, Elijah Joyce
Michael Brandon Smith, 229801, Henry Branch
Washington (21)
Walker Armstrong, 229634, Nathaniel Emerson
David Scott Berryhill, 229493, William Crumley
David John Cahail, 229271, Thomas Copenhaver/Coppenheffer
Joseph Roderick Cilley, 229631, Elisha Smith
Hollis Arvin Edinger, 229498, Lebbeus Bates
Michael Justin Garcia, 229439, Ebenezer Howard
Gerald Grant Gwin, 229438, Henry Miller
Royal Garf Ivory, 229318, Samuel Flint
Michael Allen Jackson, 229272, Thomas Copenhaver/Coppenheffer
Bruce R. McCaw, 229440, Job Camp
Brys K.S. McCaw, 229442, Job Camp
Wynn B.E. McCaw, 229441, Job Camp
Kurt Lawrence Meister, 229317, Andrew Ellicott
Harold Lee Newton, 229696, John Snyder
John Frederick Nowels, 229633, Elisha Story
Lee G. Schuirman, 229270, Abraham Davis
Thomas Maxwell Schultz, 229752, Naphtali Byram
Richard Harry Smiley, Ph.D., 229495, Samuel Smiley Sr.
Ronald Steven Thompson, 229869, John Bolt
Alan Loudon Williams, M.D., 229632, Andrew McClaughry
Christopher David Winslow, 229494, Jabez Delano
West Virginia (9)
Miles Bradley Wainscott Barrett, 229181, Samuel Barrett
Morgan Samuel Wesley Barrett, 229183, Samuel Barrett
John Andrew Beall, 229635, Jeremiah Beall
Robert Howard Carlton, 229496, Luke Jennings
Matthew Scott Duvall, 229184, Samuel Duvall
Benjamin Morris Hiller, 229182, John Grimm/Grim
Michael Conrad Lobert, 229554, Thomas Thomas
Sawyer Benson Pearsall, 229693, Southy Cope
Larry W. Veach, 229692, Benjamin Strother
Wisconsin (7)
Keith Robert Ammerman, 229637, Peter Babb
Daniel Robert Ammerman, 229636, Peter Babb
Patrick James Benson, 229555, John Putnam
Christopher Gilbert Brown, 229273, Levi Lawrence
Gary Allen McCully, 229754, Samuel Pettengill
Gary Lee Ovans, 229753, Solomon Lombard Jr.
Bruce Allen Roberts, 229497, William Irish
Wyoming (11)
Mark Leonard Keiser, 229755, George Schall
John Earl Keiser, 229756, George Schall
Michael Brody Maughan, 229757, Nathaniel Christian
Dee J. Rammell, 229122, Sedate Wadsworth
Elias Combs Rammell, 229123, Sedate Wadsworth
Wesley James Stafford, 229642, James Stafford
Evan Parker Stafford, 229641, James Stafford
Elliot Charles Stafford, 229640, James Stafford
William James Stafford, 229639, James Stafford
James Eli Stafford, 229638, James Stafford
Harold Adam Troutman III, 229124, George Mayer
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF VIRGINIA FOUNDING FATHERS
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SPRING 2024
All Compatriots are invited to attend the functions listed. Your state society or chapter may be included in four consecutive issues at $6 per line (45 characters). Send copy and payment to The SAR Magazine, 809 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202; checks payable to Treasurer General, NSSAR.
ARIZONA
P Phoenix Chapter meets for lunch every Tuesday at Miracle Mile Deli at 4433 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Meetings are informal and start 11:15 a.m. Contact President Richard Burke at (804) 9385060.
P Tucson Chapter, serving Tucson and southern Arizona. Meets last Saturday of month, September-May. Visitors welcome. Denny Scanlan at dennyscanlan@gmail.com.
CALIFORNIA
P Orange County Chapter meets second Saturday. Monthly except JulyAugust at the Sizzler Restaurant, 11:30 Lunch Meeting, 1401 North Harbor Blvd., Fullerton. Contact Chapter President Philip Mitchell (714) 328-7714.
FLORIDA
P Brevard Chapter, 11:30 lunch ($20), generally 3rd Saturday except March, July and August. Tides Collocated Club, Rte. A1A, Patrick SFB. RSVP to Joel Etherton at (571) 265-5299. Website: www.brevardsar.org.
P Caloosa Chapter, Fort Myers. Generally meets second Wednesday, October-May at Marina at The Landings Club for lunch, 11:45 a.m. For details, call (239) 542-0068, see www.caloosasar.org or email president@caloosasar.org.
P Clearwater Chapter meets at the Countryside Country Club, 3001 Countryside Blvd., Clearwater, FL, on the third Wednesday of the month September through May. Contact Timothy Shaner at (727) 492-2093 or email trs68@verizon.net.
P Fort Lauderdale Chapter, 11:30 a.m. lunch, typically third Saturday except August and December.
Call (954) 345-6276 for location and to RSVP, or visit us at www. fortlauderdalesar.org
P Lake-Sumter Chapter, luncheon meeting, 11 a.m., first Saturday, October-June. Call (352) 589-5565.
P Lakeland Chapter, 11 a.m. lunch, third Saturday, except June, July and August, 1916 Irish Pub, Cleveland Heights GC, 2900 Buckingham Avenue, Lakeland, Fla. Contact John Snapp, (863) 860-3696
P Miami Chapter catered monthly hot luncheon ($20) meetings at noon–1:30 p.m. the last Saturday. Coral Gables American Legion Post 98, 303 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables. Complimentary parking and building entrance are both located in rear of building. Special observances on Washington’s Birthday, 4th of July and Constitution Week. Visiting SARs, spouses, family members and guests welcome. Call Lee Popham (305) 9044400 or WmLeePopham@outlook.com.
P Naples Chapter meets at 11:30 the second Thursday October-May at the Tiburon Golf Club, AirportPulling Road and Vanderbilt Beach Road. Guests and prospective members welcome. Call Tom Woodruff, (239) 732-0602 or visit www.NaplesSAR.org
P Saramana Chapter (Sarasota), 11:30 a.m. lunch meeting, fourth Saturday, October to May. Der Dutchman, 3713 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota. All visitors are welcome. Contact Preston Adams, (941) 9148999 or samueladamsiii@comcast.net.
P St. Lucie River Chapter, 11 a.m. lunch, second Saturday of the month, October-May, Mission Bar B Q, 1407 NW St. Lucie West Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Fla. Call (772) 812-1136.
P Villages Chapter meets at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of every month at the Captiva Recreation Center, 658 Pinellas Place, The Villages, Fla. 32162. For information, contact Jim Simpson at (772) 475-8925 or jim.simpson.sar@gmail.com.
P Withlacoochee Chapter meets at the Historical Chinsegut Hill Conference Center, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Roadd, Brooksville, FL at 10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month except June through August. Guests are welcome. Contact Steven Hohman, (352) 815-8099, or Richard Bailey, (813) 469-2341, or visit www.withsar.org
GEORGIA
P Piedmont Chapter, 8 a.m. breakfast meeting on the third Saturday at the Roswell Rec Center, Roswell Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. Call Bob Sapp, (770) 971-0189 or visit www.PiedmontChapter.org
P Robert Forsyth Chapter, Cumming, Ga., 2nd Thursday (except January/July). Golden Corral, 2025 Marketplace Blvd. Dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Or see www.RobertForsythSAR.org
ILLINOIS
P Captain Zeally Moss Chapter of Peoria, Ill., meets every fourth Wednesday evening, MarchOctober, various locations. See website for details, www. captainzeallymoss.org
P Chicago Fort Dearborn Chapter, luncheon meetings at noon, Union League Club, third Thursday, January, March, May, July, September and November. Email request@ dearbornsar.org
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KENTUCKY
P Capt. John Metcalfe Chapter, dinner meeting at 6 p.m., first Thursday in March, June, September and November, Country Cupboard, McCoy Ave., Madisonville.
MICHIGAN
P Central Michigan Chapter luncheon meetings at 11:30 a.m. on 2nd Saturday of March, May, July, September, November at Cheers Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1700 W. High St. (M-20 W), Mt. Pleasant, MI. Call Bernie (989) 833-7594 or email bgrosskopf@nethawk.com.
NEBRASKA
P Omaha Chapter meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Gorats Steak House, 4917 Center Street, Omaha. Guests and family members welcome. Contact the chapter secretary at tup44j@ gmail.com.
NEW JERSEY
P Col. Richard Somers Chapter meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Fred & Ethel’s, 1 N. New York Road, Galloway, NJ. All visitors are welcome. Contact Paul Tucci at secretary@ colrichardsomers.com for more details. Our website is www. colrichardsomers.com.
OHIO
P The Western Reserve Society (Cleveland) welcomes all SAR members and their guests to all our functions, including luncheon and evening events throughout the year. Consult www.wrssar.org of www. facebook.com/wrssar for event information.
PENNSYLVANIA
P Continental Congress Chapter
Please join us for our Chapter meetings and events. Luncheon meetings held quarterly with a Picnic in September. Events occurring regularly, covering Adams, York, and Lancaster counties. SAR, DAR, CAR, and guests are all invited. Please contact Joseph M. Clark, milledgeclark@gmail.com for details.
P Gen. Arthur St. Clair Chapter meets every third Saturday at 12:00, Hoss’s Restaurant, Greensburg. For information, call (724) 527-5917.
P Philadelphia Continental Chapter, meetings, luncheons, dinners and functions monthly except July and August. William H. Baker, 929 Burmont Road, Drexel Hill, PA, wbaklava@aol. com, www.PCCSAR.org
TEXAS
P Alexander Hodge Chapter #49 meets at 6:30 pm every fourth Tuesday for a General Meeting on odd-numbered months at Spring Creek BBQ in Missouri City. The address is 4895 Hwy 6. Our website is www.hodgesar.org to confirm meeting. All are welcome.
P Arlington Chapter meets the second Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at Southern Recipes Grill, 2715 N. Collins St., Arlington. All are welcome. Our website is www.txssar. org/arlington
P Bernardo de Galvez Chapter #1 meets the third Saturday of each month at noon at Kelley’s Country Cookin’ In La Marque. See our website bdgsar.org to confirm meetings.
P Dallas Chapter meets the second Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. for breakfast, with meeting starting at 9 a.m. at Ventana by Buckner, South Tower, Grand Hall, 8301 N US 75-Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225. Our website is www.txssar.org/ Dallas.
P Patrick Henry Chapter meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. at Saltgrass Steak House, 12613 Galleria Circle, Bee Cave, TX, www. austinsar.org, Ken Tooke, President. The meetings change to the Austin Women’s Club for the February and September sessions.
P Paul Carrington Chapter meets the third Saturday (September-May) at Houston’s BraeBurn Country Club for breakfast at 9 a.m. Our website is www.SARHouston.org
P Plano Chapter meets monthly, first Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. at Outback Steakhouse, 1509 N. Central Expressway (northwest corner of 15th Street and State Hwy. 75,)
Plano, TX. Visit www.planosar.org or call (972) 608-0082.
P San Antonio Chapter meets at 11:30 a.m. every third Wednesday at The Petroleum Club. No meetings in July and August. Visit our site at www. txssar.org/SanAntonio for more information. Reservations are required. Please contact Dan Farris at (660) 591-6709 or at danfarris98@gmail.com.
VIRGINIA
P George Washington Chapter meets at 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month, except June-August. Monthly meeting details are available from Treasurer Scott Walker: scottwalker2363@ gmail.com. Learn more about our chapter at www.gwsar.org! (Alexandria, VA)
P Williamsburg Chapter meets at 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month (Feb–Nov) at Colonial Heritage Club off Richmond Road in Williamsburg. Lunch is $24 –purchased one week in advance. For more information about chapter activities, visit www.williamsburgsar.org or contact Treasurer Gary Dunaway at ormazd72@gmail.com.
WASHINGTON
P Alexander Hamilton Chapter meets at 9 a.m., third Saturday of the month, except July and August. The December meeting is for Installation of Officers or the Christmas Party. Tower Lanes Entertainment, 6323 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma, WA. No host buffet begins at 8:30 a.m. Buffet charge: $15. Email jherr11@hotmail.com.
P John Paul Jones Chapter meets on the fourth Saturday of the month, except June, July, Aug and Dec at the Disabled American Veterans Building, 4980 Auto Center Way, Bremerton, WA. Guests welcome. Email Doug Nelson at spccnelson@hotmail. com.
P Seattle Chapter 9-10 a.m. breakfast, 10-11:30 a.m. meeting at 126th St. Bar & Grill, 12255 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle WA. Meets second Saturday of each month except June, July, August and December. Contact stuart.g.webber@ gmail.com.
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WITH THE SUPPORT of partners like the Sons of the American Revolution, the American Battlefield Trust has embarked on a national campaign to preserve 2,500 acres of Revolutionary War battlefield land as an enduring legacy of the 250th anniversary of America’s struggle for independence. Many of these battlefields are threatened by development and 30 percent have already been lost to history. By protecting and interpreting Revolutionary
War battlefields, we ensure that future generations of Americans retain tangible links to our nation’s founding conflict.
Join us in celebrating our latest “Revolutionary” success – the purchase of more than 4 acres at Eutaw Springs, S.C., land that witnessed significant fighting September 8, 1781, between Continental Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene’s army and British dragoons – another step toward our mutual 2,500-acre goal!
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John L. Dodd President General
