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William Osborne McDowell

The Founder of the Sons of the American Revolution

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Staff Directory

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As indicated below, staff members have an email address and an extension number of the automated telephone system to simplify reaching them.

Executive Director: Michael Scroggins, ext. 6125, mscroggins@sar.org Development Director, SAR Foundation: Phil Bloyd, (502) 315-1777, pbloyd@sar.org

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Director of Finance: Megan Krebs, ext. 6120, mkrebs@sar.org Administrative Coordinator: Kelly Moore, ext. 6123, kmoore@sar.org Director of Education and Outreach: Rae Ann Sauer, ext. 6130, rsauer@sar.org Director of Library and Archives: Cheri J. Daniels, cdaniels@sar.org SAR Museum Curator & Director of Collections: Zachary Distel, MA, MPA, ext. 6149, zdistel@sar.org Librarian: Walker Byer, MLS, wbyer@sar.org

The Indiana SAR installed an SAR 250th Anniversary bench in downtown Indianapolis at the American Legion Mall.

The Indiana War Memorial is pictured in the background.

Contents 6 The 2025 Congress Convenes in Uncasville, Conn.

Librarian Assistant: Robin Christian, ext. 6130, library@sar.org Registrar: Jon Toon, ext. 6142, jtoon@sar.org Marketing and Public Relations Manager: Drew Hight, dhight@sar.org Director of Merchandise: Daniel Brashear, dbrashear@sar.org

11 250th Anniversary of the First Continental Congress

8 2024 Fall Leadership Meeting 12 William Osborne McDowell: Founder of the SAR 9 Carl K. Hoffmann, JD, 1929-2024 14 Foundation News: Education Center 2.0 10 NSSAR Names New Executive Director 16 State Society & Chapter News 10 SAR to Host National Genealogical Conference 38 In Our Memory/New SAR Members 10 Dave Murphy Receives 2024 46 When You Are Traveling Silver Antelope Award THE SAR MAGAZINE (ISSN 0161-0511) is published quarterly (February, May, August, November) and copyrighted by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, 809 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Periodicals postage paid at Louisville, KY and additional mailing offices. Membership dues include The SAR Magazine. Subscription rate $10 for four consecutive issues. Single copies $3 with checks payable to “Treasurer General, NSSAR” mailed to the HQ in Louisville. Products and services advertised do not carry NSSAR endorsement. The National Society reserves the right to reject content of any copy. Send all news matter to Editor; send the following to NSSAR Headquarters: address changes, election of officers, new members, member deaths. Postmaster: Send address changes to The SAR Magazine, 809 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202.

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Asst. Director of Merchandise: Jaqueline Olvera, merchandise@sar.org Publisher: Darryl S. Addington 5038 Ashford Crest Lane Charlotte, NC 28226 423.737.2805 Email: cutterdoc@hotmail.com Editor: Stephen M. Vest Associate Editor: Patricia Ranft P.O. Box 559 Frankfort, KY 40602 502.227.0053 (P); 502.227.5009 (F) Email: sarmag@sar.org Headquarters Staff Address: National Society Sons of the American Revolution 809 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 502.589.1776 (P), 502.589.1671(F) Email: nssar@sar.org Website: www.sar.org

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Focus on the 3Rs more involved in leadership at the Compatriots, of PG Warren Alter and Dan McKelvy. national, society or chapter levels?

Thank you for electing me the 120th A soft opening is planned for 2026, and 1–Being asked by current leaders.

President General of the Sons of the operation plans are underway. An ad 2–More effective communication about hoc committee for operations has been American Revolution. It is an honor to leadership opportunities. formed, with Jay DeLoach as chairman. serve. Membership remains a 3–Mentorship from other compatriots. continuing problem for the SAR. On • • • Members who attend, trustees, and Jan. 1, 2024, the membership was This past fall, we held our first state presidents must convey 33,408. On Nov. 21, it was 37,388.

Leadership Meeting at the Galt House communication from Leadership Looking back over the past several Hotel. Approximately 293 compatriots years, the membership at this were asked to evaluate The Galt. time of the year has continued to The results were positive, and be about 37,000. Our new the SAR staff is now working on members this year are 2,850. a contract for 2025.

That number is less than the last • • • two years for this time of year.

My travels as PG began Reinstatements are 13,151. The immediately after Congress. The First Lady and I drove to Membership Committee has Alexandria, Va. We were met by three subcommittees. These are Historian General Jeff Thomas for the 3Rs: recruitment, and lodged at the Duval House, retention and reinstatement. which was built in the 1700s The committees are developing guidelines for chapters for the PG Darryl S. Addington at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. and, at one time, was the post office that served George 3Rs. These guidelines will be on Meetings and national committees to Washington. Jeff was my aide-de-camp the SAR website or can be obtained states and chapters. These members and drove us to events from dawn to from the committee. Chapters are the also should encourage members to dusk, including the 250th Anniversary backbone of the SAR and where the attend Leadership and inform them of of the Fairfax Resolves. On July 18, the work is done. Chapters should review committee and leadership and adapt the guidelines for their day’s events started with a opportunities. Mentoring should start chapter. The Mentor Program, started commemoration and plaque dedication

by PG (2016-17) J. Michael Tomme, has the first time a new member attends a to George Mason, author of the Fairfax chapter meeting and should continue been available for several years. It will Resolves. Jon Rymer, president of with a designated mentor. introduce new members to the SAR Fairfax Resolves, led the day’s history, structure, and committees and • • • programs. George Washington was the allow them to become active. An active The Education Center and Museum chairman of the signers of the Fairfax member will stay a member. Every construction is progressing. The Resolves, and George Mason was the state president or a representative from infrastructure should be completed by principal writer. We visited George state leadership should personally January 2025. We received the $5 Washington’s Mount Vernon, and I communicate with each chapter in million grant from the Commonwealth was honored to present a wreath at their state to ascertain their progress of Kentucky. Trustees approved the Washington’s tomb. Next was a visit on new members and retention. signing of a contract for approximately to Pohick Episcopal Church in Lorton, “Personal” means phone calls or $4.5 million. This is for millwork, Va., Washington’s home church. There in-person visits. Retention should be graphics and interactives in the was another commemoration and on every chapter and compatriot’s Education Center and Museum. That plaque unveiling. We then returned to radar. Members who have not paid contract has been signed, and the work Alexandria to Market Square for a dues should be contacted personally. is now beginning to progress. The program and marker dedication for A recent survey was conducted, John Carlyle. The marker delegation Education Center and Museum with these responses to the question: was at Carlyle House, across the street Committee has guided the What would it take for you to become construction work with the Leadership Continued on page 5 FALL 2024

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General Officers, National Society Sons of the American Revolution President General Darryl S. Addington, 5038 Ashford Crest Lane, Charlotte, NC 28226, (423) 737-2805, cutterdoc@hotmail.com Secretary General Michael J. Elston, Esq., P.O. Box 336, Lorton, VA 22199-0336, (703) 680-0866, elston.sar@gmail.com Treasurer General William Allen Greenly, 34 Tiffany Drive, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, (404) 788-8824, wagreenly@gmail.com Chancellor General Edmon H. McKinley, P.O. Box 847, Thomasville, AL 36784, (334) 636-4882, edmonhmckinley@bellsouth.net Genealogist General Gary O. Green, 4225 Dutch Cove Court, Castle Hayne, NC 28429-1301, (910) 612-3676, garyogreen@gmail.com Registrar General T. Brooks Lyles Jr., 557 Lincoln Quarters Trail, Tega Cay, SC 29708, (913) 680-1602, brooks.lyles@gmail.com Historian General Jeffrey Thomas, 6608 White Post Road, Centreville, VA 20121, (703) 449-1157, jthomas4sar@gmail.com Librarian General Keith A. Weissinger, 7217 65th Avenue West, Lakewood, WA 98499-2369, (253) 224-4108, kweiss47@comcast.net Surgeon General John A. Turley, 639 Gordon Drive, Charleston, WV 25314, (304) 344-8627, johnaturley47@gmail.com Chaplain General J. Vernon Welkner III, 505 High Court, Leavenworth, KS 66048, (913) 680-4965, sar.vern@yahoo.com

Executive Committee Roger W. Coursey,259 Stagecoach Avenue, Guyton, GA 31312, (912) 728-3286, captrog2000@yahoo.com Edgar S. Hoak IV, 31 Swing Drive, Berkley, MA 02779, (508) 823-3187, edhoak.sar@comcast.net M. Kent Gregory, 3822 Denwood Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3935, (562) 493-6409, drkentgregory@earthlink.net Samuel C. Powell, P.O. Box 2104, Burlington, NC 27216-2104, (336) 227-3557, sam@powellent.com William O. Stone, 10245 SW 194th Avenue, Dunnellon, FL 34432, (334) 497-0299, billstonesar@gmail.com

Vice Presidents General New England District – Ethan A. Stewart Sr., 220 Nassau Road, Stratford, CT 06614-1819, (203) 375-3087, bstew220@optonline.net North Atlantic District – Joseph P. Vermaelen, 389 2nd Avenue, Bayport, NY 11705-1309, (631) 472-2839, jpvermaelen@aol.com Mid-Atlantic District – Gerson “Gary” Nordlinger III, 1512 North Johnson Street, Arlington, VA 22201-5073, (703) 248-0280, nordlinger@aol.com South Atlantic District – K. Scott Collins, 130 Cherokee Forest Drive, Athens, GA, (706) 207-1663, scollins@collinscpa.com Southern District – Dr. C. David Billings, 705 Heath Drive SE, Huntsville, AL 35802-1918, (256) 683-3456, david.billings@uah.edu Central District – Wayne C. Eells Jr., 103 East Bloomfield Lane, Westfield, IN 46074, (317) 727-8651, eells.wayne.sar.1777@gmail.com Great Lakes District – Robert M. Haglund, 365 Baird Creek Road, Green Bay, WI 54311 (920) 621-1416, haglundrobert@sbcglobal.net 4

North Central District – Christopher W. Moberg, 5514 26th Avenue NW, Rochester, MN 55901-4194, (507) 282-3480, moberg.chris@gmail.com South Central District – James E. Osbourn, 453 Melanie Meadows Lane, Ballwin, MO 63021-6337, (314) 787-8121, jeo@subon.lib.mo.us Rocky Mountain District – Hilton G. Martin, 10706 E. Powers Dr., Englewood, CO 80111-3969, (303) 220-8841, hiltonmartin@yahoo.com Intermountain District – Ellis C. Rail, 908 Larch Drive, Rexburg, ID 83440-5020, (909) 238-1787, ecrail42@gmail.com Western District – Brian Stephens, 2854 Felix Court, Riverside, CA 92503-6359, (951) 354-9352, briandi777@aol.com Pacific District – Perry Von Taylor, 20968 Nordby Drive NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370, (408) 841-6207, ptaylor350@aol.com European District – Patrick M. Mesnard, 14 Rue de la Mairie, La Chapelle, FR 27930, patrickmesnard@yahoo.fr International District – James K. Griffith Jr., 132 Oakhurst Drive, Madison, AL 35758, (256) 656-8761, jgriffith1963@outlook.com

Presidents General 1995-1996 William C. Gist Jr., DMD, Zachary Taylor House, 5608 Apache Road, Louisville, KY 40207, gistwcg897@aol.com 2004-2005 Henry N. McCarl, Ph.D., 28 Old Nugent Farm Road, Gloucester, MA 01930, (978) 281-5269, hmccarl62@gmail.com 2006-2007 Nathan Emmett White Jr., P.O. Box 808, McKinney, TX 75070, (972) 562-6445, whiten@prodigy.net 2007-2008 Bruce A. Wilcox, 3900 Windsor Hall Drive, Apt. E-259, Williamsburg, VA 23188, (757) 345-5878, baw58@aol.com 2008-2009 Col. David Nels Appleby, P.O. Box 158, Ozark, MO 65721-0158, (417) 581-2411, applebylaw@aol.com 2009-2010 Hon. Edward Franklyn Butler Sr., 8830 Cross Mountain Trail, San Antonio, TX 78255-2014, (210) 698-8964, sarpg0910@aol.com 2010-2011 J. David Sympson, 5414 Pawnee Trail, Louisville, KY 40207-1260, (502) 893-3517, dsympson@aol.com 2013-2014 Joseph W. Dooley, 3105 Faber Drive, Falls Church, VA 22044-1712, (703) 534-3053, joe.dooley.1776@gmail.com 2014-2015 Lindsey Cook Brock, 2567 Karatas Court, Jacksonville, FL 32246-5538, (904) 504-5305, lindsey.brock@comcast.net 2015-2016 Hon. Thomas E. Lawrence, 840 Eagle Pointe, Montgomery, TX 77316, (936) 558-8405, tomlaw840@gmail.com 2016-2017 J. Michael Tomme Sr., 724 Nicklaus Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940, (321) 425-6797, mtomme71@gmail.com 2017-2018 Larry T. Guzy, 4531 Paper Mill Road SE, Marietta, GA 30067-4025, (678) 860-4477, LarryGuzy47@gmail.com 2018-2019 Warren McClure Alter, 7739 East Broadway Blvd., #73, Tucson, AZ 85710, (520) 465-4015, warrenalter@gmail.com 2019-2021 John Thomas Manning, M.Ed., 10 Old Colony Way, Scituate, MA 02066-4711, (781) 264-2584, jack@manning.net 2021-2022 Davis Lee Wright, Esq., P.O. Box 8096, Wilmington, DE 19803, (302) 584-1686, davis.wright@verizon.net 2022-2023 C. Bruce Pickette, 7801 Wynlakes Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36117, (334) 273-4680, pickette@att.net 2023-2024 John L. Dodd, Esq., 17621 Irvine Blvd., Suite 200, Tustin, CA 92780-3131, (714) 602-2132, johnldodd@twc.com SAR MAGAZINE

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from the square. The day ended with the President General’s reception at the Duval House. Being George Washington’s historic reception, we had 13 Madeira toasts, ending a long day, but a great day.

The First Lady and I then traveled to Williamsburg, Va., Aug. 9 for the Atlantic Middle States Conference 2024, a two-day event hosted by the Virginia State Society. William Greaf, president of VASSAR, served as my aide-de-camp and hosted breakfast on Sunday with his wife, Elizabeth. A great way to start the day.

On Aug. 17, we traveled to Robertson County, Ky., for the 242nd anniversary of the Blue Licks Battle.

I’ve been to this event several times, but this was the largest I’ve seen, with 60 color guardsmen and 30 muskets fired. Mary and I were honored to be Commissioned Kentucky Colonels by Compatriot Doug Collins. Scott Giltner served as aide-de-camp at the Blue Licks Event and guided us to Lexington for the grave marking.

On Aug. 18, we traveled to Lexington, Ky., for a Patriot gravemarking service. Five Patriots were honored at the historic Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Patrick Wesolosky, president of the Lafayette Chapter, led the event.

We flew to Joplin, Mo., on Aug. 23.

Ken Lawrence and Howard Fisk provided transportation. This was the South-Central District annual meeting.

VPG Jim Osbourn was my aide-decamp. A flag certificate was presented to the Joplin Library. A Liberty Tree was dedicated at King Jack Park in Webb City, Mo. This was the second Liberty Tree in Missouri. The previous tree is still alive and was dedicated in 1976 during the bicentennial celebrations. I attended the SC District meeting the next morning before flying home.

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received and treated graciously. I spoke to about 2,000 Legionnaires and personally talked to several about SAR. This was a well-organized convention with great personal attention.

On Sept. 7, we traveled to Virginia Beach, Va., for the 243rd anniversary of the Battle of the Virginia Capes. This was a significant battle that assured our victory at Yorktown. I presented an award to RDML Frederic de Rupilly, admiral in the French Navy.

John Hall, president of the Norfolk Chapter, served as aide-de-camp.

On Sept. 12, we traveled back to East Tennessee for the 244th anniversary of the Gathering at Sycamore Shoals. Dave Carr served as aide-de-camp. The following day, there were grave markings in Jonesborough and Johnson City. That night, there was a TNSSAR District Meeting and a 98th birthday party for World War II Veteran Joe Jefferson. On Saturday, we celebrated the anniversary of the Gathering of the Gathering at Sycamore Shoals. The Over Mountain Men gathered here before marching to Kings Mountain and defeating Col. Patrick Ferguson.

Next was Arlington Cemetery, District of Columbia. Scott Walker was the aide-de-camp. The day started with the George Washington Chapter meeting at the Army/Navy Country Club in Arlington. On Sept. 21, I presented a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This was an honor and a high point for my term. Many Veterans were there for Honor Flight. I talked with several veterans and thanked them for their service. One was a 100-year-old WWII veteran.

On Oct. 1, we were in Louisville, Ky., for the annual Fall Leadership Meeting, the first of my term. The meeting went well. The transition from the Brown to The Galt was challenging but went well.

On Oct. 10, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park.

The SAR, DAR, C.A.R., and other lineage societies were present. This

was a scenic event overlooking the rivers. Surgeon General John Turley served as a great aide-de-camp. We also visited the state capitol building, which has a great history and exhibits of West Virginia.

Oct. 19 was spent in Yorktown, Va., for the 243rd anniversary of the victory at Yorktown. VASSAR President Bill Greaf was my aide-de-camp. We attended a banquet at the Yorktown Museum on the first night. I was able to talk with NSDAR PG Pamela Wright that night. We attended a DAR breakfast, a wreath dedication at the Thomas Nelson Grave, and a parade with the SAR Color Guard led

by Scott Collins, NSSAR National Color Guard Commander.

Oct. 25-26 was spent in Milwaukee, Wis., for the Great Lakes District Meeting. VPG Bob Haglund served as aide-de-camp. The first night was dinner, and I gave greetings. I attended the business meeting on Saturday morning before flying home.

On Nov. 1, we flew to Tucson, Ariz., for the Arizona State BOM meeting.

The BOM was a good meeting, and I gave greetings. We were there for several days and visited multiple sites.

Surgeon General Rudy Byrd was my aide-de-camp. We visited the Presidio, and I was honored to fire the Presidio Cannon. I developed pneumonia, and Rudy [a noted doctor] made house calls at the hotel.

I look forward to future state and district meetings and Spring Leadership. Compatriots, SAR membership needs to grow. Chapters working on the 3Rs can achieve this.

Thanks to chapters and societies for all the hard work throughout the year to advance our missions.

God bless the United States of America and the Sons of the American Revolution.

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The 135th Annual National Congress

A CONNECTICUT CONGRESS The 2025 Congress convenes in Uncasville, Connecticut, July 12-18

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he Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is thrilled to invite you to the 135th Annual Congress, taking place from July 12-18, 2025, in Uncasville. This year’s event is a special celebration of our shared commitment to patriotism as we honor the Mohegan Tribe.

Historical Background Originally named by English Colonists for Uncas, the 17th-century Mohegan sachem who became their ally, Uncasville is the home of the Mohegan tribe and the first Native American to die in the American Revolution, Samuel Ashbow, who was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill.

The Connecticut Colony was officially established on March 3, 1636, by John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton.

However, the area had been explored by European explorers well The Mohegan Sun Resort before this formal establishment. In 1614, Adriaen Block, representing the Dutch, navigated the Connecticut River, marking the beginning of European exploration in the region. The initial settlements of the Connecticut Colony included Windsor, established in 1633; Wethersfield, founded in 1634; and Hartford and Springfield, which were settled in 1636. These early colonies were primarily established by Puritans seeking religious freedom and new opportunities.

Long before European settlers arrived, the area was inhabited by various indigenous tribes, including the Nipmuc, Sequin, Mattabesec and Pequot-Mohegan. The name “Connecticut” comes from the word Quinnitukqut of the Algonquian-speaking Mohegans, translating to “long tidal river” or “upon the long river,” which most likely refers to the Thames River, given the location of the settlement. In 1638, just two years after the establishment of the Connecticut Colony, Colonists

formally recognized the sovereignty of the Mohegans through the Treaty of Hartford. This treaty established a framework for coexistence and cooperation, and its principles have been maintained through to the present day.

Connecticut played a crucial role in the American Revolution, and Norwich, Connecticut—located just steps from the Mohegan Sun Resort—was a notable center of activity for the Sons of Liberty. The city was also the birthplace of Benedict Arnold, the notorious

traitor of the Revolution. Several prominent figures from Norwich made significant contributions to the Revolutionary cause, including Jedidiah Huntington, a member of the Sons of Liberty and aide-de-camp to Gen. George Washington; Samuel Huntington (cousin to Jedidiah), who served in the Continental Congress and was president of the body when the Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1781; and Christopher Leffingwell, a wealthy purveyor of provisions, who played a key role in supplying the Continental Army during the Revolution.

While in the area, consider visiting nearby historic SAR- and DAR-owned properties. SAR properties include the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse in East Haddam, the Gov. Jonathan Trumbull War Office in Lebanon, and Nathan Hale Schoolhouse in New London. DAR properties include the Oliver Ellsworth Homestead and

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Matthies Hall in Windsor, and the Gov. Trumbull House and Wadsworth Stable in Lebanon.

Experience the Mohegan Sun Resort Our Congress will be hosted at the Mohegan Sun Resort, a premier destination nestled on 185 acres along the scenic Thames River. The resort boasts an array of worldclass amenities and facilities designed to make your stay memorable. The resort offers two luxury towers, the Sky Tower and Earth Tower, with rooms starting at 365 square feet with either a king or two queen beds in all standard “deluxe” rooms. Each room features a full-size working desk, relaxing loungers, marble bathrooms and modern conveniences including video in-room dining menus and ordering and free Wi-Fi. Each tower also features a spa, a fitness center, and a pool for your relaxation.

The Mohegan Sun Resort is renowned for its extensive recreational options, including: Game On, a sprawling, 23,000-square-foot space featuring an interactive restaurant, a 65-foot bar, an eight-lane bowling alley, and an array of games and entertainment options; Championship Golf Course, located just 20 minutes away in Baltic; Mohegan Sun Arena and three award-winning entertainment venues; and Cyber Quest, a professionally supervised arcade offering the latest non-violent arcade games. For thrill-seekers, Supercharged Mohegan Sun Indoor Kart Racing and Trampoline Park is located just 20 minutes away in Montville, offering kart racing, trampoline fun and axe throwing. Childcare is also available for children 6 weeks to 12 years old through Kids Quest. Daily and hourly rates and hours of operation can be found on the Mohegan Sun website. Military discount is available.

Travel Information The Mohegan Sun Resort is easily accessible, situated on Interstate 395, a few miles from Interstate 95, making it convenient for travelers. For those traveling by plane, there are numerous airport options available. The most convenient are Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD), both approximately 60 minutes from the resort. For guests traveling by train, Union Station (NLC) is only 10 miles from the resort. A shuttle service is provided to and from the resort from Union Station for any guest holding valid ferry or train tickets with New London, giving easy access to Amtrak and the Cross Sound Ferry terminal with service to Orient Point on Long Island, N.Y. Amtrak serves the New London area with daily trains on the Northeast Regional and Acela lines. Connections are available in New Haven, New York, Boston and many other major cities.

A variety of parking options are available at the Mohegan Sun Resort. Self and valet parking are complimentary. If self-parking, electric vehicle charging FALL 2024

stations are available, as well as reserved parking for a fee in the Riverview Garage. Handicapped parking is located in several locations, including Floor 2, Sky side of the Riverview Garage; Floor 5, Sky and Earth side of the Riverview Garage; Floor 1 of the Winter Garage; and in the Winter Parking Lot. Wheelchairs are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Electric scooters can be rented by calling 860.862.8125 or 888.320.4577. Electric scooter reservations should be made as soon after April 1 as possible to ensure availability during your stay. Bell staff is available at the resort for assistance with luggage.

Congress Schedule Please note that this year’s Congress schedule differs from last year’s event in Pennsylvania. Following is a preview of the week’s activities: EXCOM/SARF will meet on Saturday, July 12. Long tours and the host reception will be on Sunday, July 13. The Trustees meeting, Memorial Service, and First Lady’s Tea will be on Monday, July 14.

The opening session, Youth Luncheon and Minuteman/ National awards night will be Tuesday, July 15. The Ladies Luncheon and PG’s Banquet will be Wednesday, July 16.

The final session of Congress, short tours and Installation Banquet will be held on Thursday, July 17. More information about Congress tours will be coming soon.

Potential tours include visits to Fort Griswold, Mystic Seaport, Lebanon War Office and Congregational Church and Old Wethersfield, the site of the first permanent European-American settlement in the state of Connecticut.

We look forward to celebrating with you and making this Congress a memorable event. Join us as we honor our shared heritage and strengthen our bonds of patriotism in the beautiful setting of Uncasville.

Fundraising The CTSSAR has developed the Connecticut Sons of Liberty Campaign to help raise funds to cover the expenses associated with hosting the 135th Annual Congress in 2025. Each donor will receive a CT Sons of Liberty lapel pin in recognition of their donation with their first pledge payment.

For pledge donations of $250 or more, donors will also receive an NSSAR certificate with their name, pledge donor level, and Patriot Ancestor. For information, visit ctssar.wixsite.com/ ctcongress2025 and click on “Donate” to learn more about the Sons of Liberty Campaign, or “Merchandise” to see our Congress shop. A Congress medal set, coin and ladies pin are currently available for purchase.

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Above left, President General Darryl Addington and members of the SAR Foundation inducted the Nemes family into the SAR, including Kentucky Sen. Michael J. Nemes and Majority Whip Jason Nemes; above, PG Addington and Secretary General Michael Elston lead the Pledge of Allegiance; left, the “SAR”premes entertain the attendees with a medly of patriotic songs led by David Carr; below left, Lance Geiger, known as “The History Guy,” was the Saturday evening speaker; below, compatriots and guests with military service gathered for a photo prior to Saturday evening’s banquet at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville.

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he Fall Leadership Meeting was held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville after many years at the Historic Brown Hotel.

During the business meeting, the Trustees voted to move forward with contracts totaling $4.5 million for the build out of the SAR Education Center and Museum, much of which is covered by a $5 million grant from the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

In the presentation of gifts President General Darryl Addington pledged $55,0000 and the Texas Society $10,000, both toward the ongoing project.

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Congress. The upcoming Congress in Connecticut will be held in Uncasville (The Mohican Sun Resort) from July 12-18, 2025.

Other upcoming sites are: Greensboro, N.C. (2026), New Orleans (2027), and Cincinnati or Columbus, Ohio (2028).

The featured speaker at Saturday night’s banquet was Lance Geiger, “The History Guy” on YouTube. Geiger has produced more than 1,000 10-15-minute videos on an assortment of historic topics, including the American Revolution. He has also appeared on The History Channel and Discovery.

The Spring Leadership Meeting will be held Feb. 27-March 1 at the Galt House Hotel.

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Carl K. Hoffmann, JD

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Patriot and avid historian, Carl Konrad Hoffman, a Miami attorney, joined the Sons of the American Revolution in 1950. He held many significant roles in his 74-year SAR tenure, including Miami Chapter president, Florida Society president and President General (1997-98).

President General (1995-96) Dr. William C. Gist praised Hoffman for his friendship and intelligence. “He was smart—really smart,” said Gist, the lone remaining PG from the 20th century. Someone once said, “If Carl Hoffman is in the room, you will not be the smartest man in the room.”

Hoffman created the permanent JROTC Committee, saw the Ladies Auxiliary proposed during the Gist administration formalized. He helped start the Fort Lauderdale Chapter in 1966. The SAR awarded Carl its prestigious Patriot and Minuteman medals for his unsurpassed contributions. Throughout his life and many moves around the state, Hoffman remained active in his local chapter and, most recently, continued participating in the St. Augustine Chapter. His dedication to the SAR was unwavering, and his legacy will be remembered with great respect and admiration.

PG (2004-05) Hank McCarl said, “It’s so sad to lose my dear friend, Carl Hoffman. My condolences to Patricia and his family.”

Hoffman is also survived by his daughters, Debra Hoffmann Love and Sandra Hoffmann McNamee (Tim); sons, David Fletcher Hoffmann and William Randolph Hoffmann; six grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

Gifts in his memory may be made to the St. Augustine SAR chapter, which will distribute them to the JROTC program in the areas.

Born March 10, 1929, in Plant City, Fla., Hoffman was the only child of Carl Konrad Hoffman and Virginia Randolph Hoffmann.

Carl served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (1946-47).

He graduated from Northwestern University in 1951 with the assistance of the GI Bill, earning a Navy commission through the NROTC. Carl continued his service to the country as a Naval officer during the Korean War (195154). He was accepted to Yale Law School and graduated FALL 2024

with a Juris Doctor degree in 1957. Hoffman was a Fulbright scholar at the University of Sydney, Australia, in 1958 and was a historian for the Department of the Army in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 1959. He returned to the U.S. to practice law, which led him to Jacksonville.

After only three dates, Carl married the love of his life, Patricia Ray Shepard, on March 18, 1961, in Atlantic Beach, Fla. Pat and Carl then moved to Miami (“Myama”), where Carl began practicing transactional and bankruptcy law with one of the oldest Miami law firms. He stayed with the firm for 32 years, retiring as a senior managing partner in 1993.

Carl was a faithful member of his church community throughout his life.

He served as an elder in the Old Cutler Presbyterian Church in Miami and, most recently, was an active member of Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Augustine.

Both native Floridians, Pat and Carl, lived in several locales in the state after his retirement. They first moved to Atlantic Beach near Jacksonville for five years, during which time Carl taught Constitutional Law as an adjunct professor at the University of North Florida. From there, they moved to Plantation Key near Islamorada in the Florida Keys for four years, where they enjoyed kayaking and fishing. Having never lived on the west coast of Florida, they then moved to Anna Maria Island to enjoy the clear waters and pearly white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. After 12 years of serene living on Florida’s West Coast, they were homesick and returned to northeast Florida, settling in St. Augustine Beach.

Carl maintained an incredible memory, even until the last few months of his life, and he enjoyed regaling his children with stories about his childhood and early adult life. One of his family’s favorite stories was from when Carl was just 10 years old and selling newspapers on the streets of Atlanta; he recalled standing outside the Loew’s Grand Theater before the national film premiere of Gone with the Wind, where he caught a glimpse of the film’s stars walking down the red carpet.

Hoffman passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 15.

He was 95.

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he National Society of the SAR, the nation’s leading organization in Revolutionary War education and genealogical research, is pleased to announce that Michael Scroggins will serve as the organization’s new executive director, effective immediately.

He will oversee the operations of the National SAR Headquarters, which is based in Louisville, Ky., while collaborating with the SAR General Officers and other leaders of the organization to promote the goals of the SAR and the wellbeing of the organization. “Mike is a valuable asset to the SAR,” said SAR President General Darryl Addington. “With his experience and knowledge, he will be a great executive director.”

Scroggins is a Kentuckiana native and a graduate of Clarksville (Ind.) High School. He received his degree in computer sciences from the National Education Center in Louisville, Ky. He and his wife, Cindy Scroggins, reside in Jeffersonville, Ind., and are the proud parents of two adult sons

and the grandparents of three young grandchildren, with one on the way.

Scroggins has served the SAR for over 40 years. Most recently, he performed as senior director of operations and interim executive director, overseeing the daily functions of the SAR. He brings a proven history of effectively managing staff and meeting organizational goals. “My aim since joining the SAR headquarters in 1983 has been to move the organization forward and toward the goals it has set,” said Scroggins. “As the executive director, I will continue to work at making the SAR a primary resource for information and educational materials related to the Revolution and the original purposes of our Founding Fathers in establishing this great country.”

The organization is gearing up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.

“The SAR is working hard to remind our citizens of the Revolutionary War events through the upcoming 250th Anniversary celebrations of those events,” said Scroggins added.

“We are also excited to be adding an Education Center and Museum on Louisville’s Historic Museum Row in Downtown Louisville. This will serve as the SAR’s gift to the nation in celebration of the 250th.”

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he National Genealogical Society (NGS), the nation’s premier society for genealogical research, has chosen the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution as the host society for their 2025 national conference in Louisville, Ky. The Tales and Trails Family History Conference will be held from May 23-26 at the Historic Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville and will attract over 1,400 attendees. The four-day conference will offer research training, luncheons, tours and much more.

As the local host society, the SAR will coordinate with the NGS to recruit volunteers, gain publicity and plan conference events. “The NSSAR looks forward to hosting the 2025 Tales and Trails conference of the NGS. The opportunity to introduce the attendees to the SAR Library facilities and resources in the area to assist in their genealogy researching is invaluable,” said SAR Executive Director Michael Scroggins, who added, “We also want them to experience the hospitality of Louisville.”

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daho Compatriot Dave Murphy is one of 31 recipients of the Silver Antelope Award from Scouting America, the second highest award in Scouting for outstanding service on the territory level.

Commissioner Murphy has served for 12 years on the territory level, including the last five years overseeing leaders in a six-state area, providing leadership to over 600 commissioners in 14 councils.

Murphy started his Scouting career as an assistant scoutmaster back in 1981, then served as scoutmaster, district commissioner, district chair, vice president of district operations and council commissioner.

As scoutmaster, Dave took the older boys in his troop on a two-week backpacking trek at Philmont Scout Ranch. He also served on the staff of two National Scout Jamborees.

He received the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding service at the council level.

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n Oct. 12, the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia was celebrated. The First Continental Congress met there from Sept. 5-Oct. 26, 1774, resulting in the first collective action of the Colonies to define their constitutional rights and resist British policies. The SAR celebration included five events at four Philadelphia locations. The day began with a tour of Harriton House, home for 50 years of Secretary of the First Continental Congress Charles Thomson in Bryn Mawr, Pa. The group then met for a Patriot grave marking at the gravesite of Charles Thomson in Philadelphia’s Laurel Hill East Cemetery.

Charles Thomson (Nov. 29, 1729-Aug 16, 1824) was an Irish-born leader in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and served as secretary of the Continental Congress (1774-1789). As secretary, he prepared the journals, and his and John Hancock’s names were the only ones to appear on the first printing of the Declaration of Independence. Thomson co-designed the Great Seal of the United States and added its Latin mottos Annuit cœptis (“He favors our undertakings”) and Novus ordo seclorum (“New Order of the Ages”).

SAR Color Guard Commander Scott Collins led the posting of the colors of the 13 original Colonies around Thomson’s grave for the dedication ceremony unveiling the SAR Patriot marker. Stephen Pierce, an interpreter at Harriton House, presented “The Life and Times of Charles Thomson.” After the ceremony, members drove to Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia for the SAR 250th commemoration.

Carpenters’ Hall in Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, is the birthplace of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and was crucial to early U.S. history. In June 1776, it hosted the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference, declaring independence from the British Empire and establishing the commonwealth. It also mobilized the Pennsylvania Militia for the American Revolutionary War and set the stage for the Pennsylvania Provincial Convention from July 15- Sept. 28, 1776, which drafted the Pennsylvania Constitution. In 1777, the British Army briefly occupied the hall. Today, this two-story brick meeting hall is owned by the Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia, the nation’s oldest surviving craft guild.

The SAR 250th program included the introduction of the officers from the SAR and the attending state societies and chapters, including the host Philadelphia Continental Chapter. Other lineage organization officers were recognized, including the DAR, C.A.R. and Society of the FALL 2024

Descendants of Washington’s Army at Valley Forge. There were representatives from 36 SAR chapters and 10 DAR chapters in attendance. Proclamations were received from U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John K. Fetterman, U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker.

Matt Ifill, the ranger at the Independence National Historical Park, gave the keynote address, offering an interesting perspective on the First Continental Congress and why the Colonial representatives met at Carpenters’ Hall instead of at the State House at Independence Hall. Matt conveyed his belief that the Tory-leaning leaders of the Pennsylvania Delegation should not have been given the advantage of meeting “on their turf” in the Pennsylvania State House. In contrast, a more neutral location like Carpenters’ Hall would tend to promote the purpose of deciding how the Colonies should meet British threats to their freedom and openly discuss their grievances so that a policy of resistance to the British could be agreed upon.

Historian General Jeff Thomas introduced the main event by reviewing the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress and the resulting Continental Association agreement signed by 12 Colonies on Oct. 20, 1774. That was followed by a roll call of the Colonies, with SAR representatives from each called to the podium to declare the names of their signers of the Continental Association. Finally, the representatives of the national and state societies presented wreaths to commemorate the actions and results of the First Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia in 1774. After the ceremony, attendees were given a private tour of Carpenter’s Hall.

“What a special day and inspiring ceremony,” Thomas added, “with representatives from each of the original colonies honoring the signers who laid the foundation of our great nation.”

After the official ceremony, the color guard joined Compatriot Eugene Hough for a photo in front of Independence Hall. Compatriot Hough is making a ceremonial hike from Philadelphia to Cambridge, commemorating Washington’s Lifeguard of the First Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry’s escort to take command of the Continental Army. The day concluded with dinner at Philadelphia’s popular Glory Beer Bar and Kitchen.

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William Osborne McDowell Founder of the Sons of the American Revolution Freedom League and the League of Peace, which was supported by President Theodore Roosevelt. McDowell, with the support of Andrew Carnegie, drafted a “Constitution of the United Nations of the World” for the t our recent 2024 Fall Trustee and Leadership League of Peace Movement in 1908. He initiated the Pan Meeting, the Alabama Society of the SAR American Congress and the Cuban American League. He donated and formally presented to the national was later nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts trustees two historical paintings of our founder and toward World Peace. first president of the Sons of the American Revolution, Following the U.S. Centennial in Philadelphia and New Compatriot William Osborne McDowell. These paintings York, McDowell became deeply interested in patriotic are reproductions from originals owned by the New York organizations. He founded the New Jersey Society, Sons of Historical Society and given in honor of McDowell and our the Revolution, in 1889 but former Librarian General, became dissatisfied with the Dr. J. Fred Olive III, who national societies’ passed away in 2024. It is organizational policies and thus fitting for our general governing structure. On April membership to formally 20, 1889, William Osborne acknowledge our historical McDowell called for a founder with a brief written convention to be held in overview of his life and Fraunces Tavern in New York patriotic accomplishments.

City, representing 19 state William Osborne societies of the Sons of the McDowell (1848-1927) was Revolution to create a new, born in Somerset, N.J., the broader-based patriotic son of Dr. Augustus William society of gentlemen Osborne and Anna M. PG Darryl Addington accepted a painting of Founder William Osborne McDowell, given in honor of the late descended from Patriots who Osborne. He grew up in an Libraian General, Dr. J. Fred Olive III, of the Alabama SAR. fought or participated in the upper social class structure American Revolution. and was well educated in McDowell was elected president of the new society on the world of business management and financial practice the same day, and the SAR was born! McDowell also for his times. He married Josephine Timanus in 1873, and played a pivotal role in the founding of the Daughters of together they had seven children, several of whom became the American Revolution in 1890. Caroline Harrison, wife successful later in life in various fields. of President Benjamin Harrison, became its first President McDowell was a banker, financier and successful General. businessman who founded McDowell Brothers & Today, we certainly owe McDowell a great deal of Company in New York City. His company was considered gratitude and praise in the founding of our national a highly successful investment firm specializing in land patriotic society and in organizing the SAR toward speculation; ownership in various railroads, such as the carrying out its national goal of honoring our patriotic New York, Ontario and Western Railway and the Midland ancestors who fought and participated in the American Railroad of New Jersey; and investing in various silver Revolution by promoting its historic, patriotic and mines located across the U.S. Other investments included educational missions toward preserving our republic and the Coal and Iron Exchange and the Patent Company of American freedoms!

Newark and New York.

It is fitting today that both of his historical portraits William operated within the elite upper social and now proudly hang within the walls of our SAR business worlds of the Roosevelt, Carnegie and Vanderbilt Genealogical Library and Archives and SAR National families. He was a founding trustee with Cornelius Headquarters building in Louisville, Ky., to remind us of Vanderbilt II in creating the American Institute of his extraordinary patriotic service and contributions to our Christian Philosophy. He also founded the Cuban society and nation.

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The education center would also include multiple significant facility improvements, technological classrooms that can be combined using movable walls to advancement and educational offerings. Coupled with this vision of an SAR national education center was an American reveal a community room for large groups of students or large SAR meetings, thereby making the center a multiRevolution exhibit. purpose facility. The large arches that Today, the vision of these extend under the Main Street sidewalk keystones of the SAR’s Mission of into the classrooms would be integrated “educating and inspiring future generations” into the classrooms and provide areas is now known as the SAR Education for the display of replica artifacts and Center and Museum. As the museum video projection screens, thereby design and construction are well making the classroom feel more like the underway, it is critical that our interactive museum just experienced membership understands the concepts upstairs. and preliminary design of the Certainly, the objective of the complementary Education Center education center is to provide a after revisiting the original design. physical resource for enhancing our A recent $5 million gift from the educational offerings and capabilities.

Commonwealth of Kentucky has However, by reimagining the classroom pushed us to the brink of that dream Development space, we can offer an educational space becoming a reality, Director Phil Bloyd that “feels” like a museum, not a but we need you presented classroom. By providing the ability to to help us make it commemorative combine classrooms, we are over the finish SAR bottles of significantly enhancing the overall use line. Development Maker’s Mark to significant donors, of the education center by offering an Director Phil including PG immersive space for community Bloyd awaits your Warren Alter and activities, conferences or meetings— phone call to his wife, Nancy and that isn’t all; not even close. discuss how you (left) and Tommy A broadcast and production studio personally can Druen (above), will be part of the education center. help, or he is who helped shepherd the SAR Imagine walking past this broadcast willing request through and production center and glancing to meet with your the Kentucky through a glass wall (floor to ceiling) state society or legislature. with a laser-etched SAR Logo while a chapter about teacher is conducting a class accessible anywhere on the group options. Phil can be reached at (502) 315-1777 or globe. “Recording in Progress” lights will be on the hallway pbloyd@sar.org. ceiling. Just a few of the products of the broadcast and Imagine an immersive education center with inspirational music, stories, quotes and videos that flow production studio include: virtual museum tours, Museum naturally from the museum design. Picture a wall of Deep Dives, joint classes with other history organizations, inspiration containing images of inspirational individuals SAR Institute online classes, discussions with professional from the Revolutionary War who come to life before you. historians, SAR Today, on-demand videos, American Revolution Imagine your name gracing one of these features as Myths, Keyholes to History, My American Story, Revolutionary War students, teachers, and visitors access exhibits to learn more Rarities, trivia, Speaking Out About History, Selections from the

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… Join Us The SAR Education Center and Museum Liberty Tree Campaign will allow us to not only build the galleries and exhibits it will endow the SAR Center and Museum for years to come.

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Collection, Revolution Minis, virtual library tours and online resources, SAR Deep Dives and This Day in the Revolution.

As you are picturing this education center, imagine its value and impact on SAR membership, chapters and societies, as they would have access to all these capabilities as producers and consumers. Physical proximity to these resources would only deem them achievable to some. Whether you need internal training resources for your chapter or external educational resources for your community, they would be accessible via the education center. Regularly scheduled SAR member-only virtual events would be a major component of the education center, thereby dramatically increasing the value of SAR membership regardless of location. The education center provides collaboration and strategic partnering opportunities with other history-based organizations, such as Mount Vernon, Colonial Williamsburg, the DAR and the Museum of the American Revolution, to name a few. These relationships would not be limited to history-based organizations. Imagine collaborating with local universities that teach their students the importance of quality video and audio production. The SAR can now provide production resources to those students and benefit from the skills they have learned. Most importantly, the education center enhances the SAR name recognition and recruiting opportunities worldwide, providing that much-needed catalyst for dramatic membership growth.

In summary, the education center is a game changer for SAR. When looking back at the original concept, little has changed, but extensions of those defined initially, a decade ago, are enhanced with modern technology.

The impact of the SAR Education Center 2.0 is too large to imagine. The plan is real; the impact is real. Let us continue funding and building this magical place and watch this dream become a reality!

Please return this form to SAR Headquarters in the provided pre-paid envelope. Scan the QR Code at right to donate directly online. Contact Phil Bloyd at the SAR Foundation with any questions at 502-315-1777.

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News stories about state and chapter events appearing here and elsewhere in the magazine are prepared from materials submitted through a variety of means, including press releases and newsletters (which should be directed to the

Editor at the address shown on page 2). Please note the deadlines below. Compatriots are encouraged to submit ideas for historical feature articles they would like to write. Each will be given careful consideration.

Deadlines: Winter (February) Dec. 15; Spring (May) March 15; Summer (August) June 15; Fall (November) Sept. 15.

ALABAMA SAR Cheaha Chapter The Cheaha Chapter held an installation luncheon, attended by President General (2022-23) Bruce Pickette, below right, who installed the chapter officers and presented a program on the importance of the SAR. Following the program, Vice President Ronald Burson, left, presented a Gen. George Washington Challenge Coin to PG Pickette.

Tennessee Valley Chapter On Friday, Oct. 4, Melvina P. Phillips, KDS DAR School Board of Trustees chair, accepted the gift of a James Madison Legacy Tree from the SAR Tennessee Valley Chapter during the school’s dedication ceremony of the Centennial Campus Commons. This terraced greenspace

in the heart of the historic campus will serve as a gathering place for the school and community well into the future, and we look forward to watching this special tree grow and flourish.

ARKANSAS SAR A grave-marking ceremony was held on May 25, below, to honor Revolutionary War Patriot Nathaniel McCarroll, who served in the South Carolina Militia until the end of the war under the command of Gen. Andrew Pickens.

Arkansas SAR President Greg Hogue and DeSoto Trace Chapter President Charles McLemore planned and conducted the ceremony and invited other South Central District compatriots to participate. Vice President General Bobbie Hulse and his wife, Deb, drove in from Kansas.

Bobbie participated by giving a presentation on the 250th anniversary. Craig Crow and Joe Sieber from the Oklahoma Society participated in the honor guard. Audie Watterson, a direct descendant of Patriot McCarroll and a member of the Cashmir Pulaski Chapter SAR, attended with his wife, Jane.

In 1807, the McCarroll family relocated from Spartanburg, S.C., to Caldwell County, Ky., and from there to Lawrence County, Ark., in 1815. In January 1833, McCarroll appeared before the Independence County Court, which approved his application for a Revolutionary War pension. McCarroll and his wife appeared under death notices for Lawrence County on April 6, 1835.

From left, TVC Compatriots Jason Hodges (director of development at KDS), Bob Anderson, Chip Pharr, Don Wolfe, Randal Jennings, Lawrence Hillis and Daniel Wrenn.

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DeSoto Trace Chapter Compatriots marked the grave of Patriot William Jenkins at the Murfreesboro Cemetery on Dec. 2, 2023, above. The South-Central District (Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas) as well as several DAR members attended the ceremony.

A reception was held at the Pike County Archives and History Society after the ceremony.

CALIFORNIA SAR On Sept. 8, CASSAR Exec. VP John Ferris along with members of the CASSAR Color Guard took part in the San Pasqual C.A.R. Society’s reorganization meeting. The CASSAR honored the new C.A.R. society by presenting them with an American flag. The event was notably attended by C.A.R. and DAR state and national officers. In addition to presenting the colors for the ceremony, the SAR also displayed artifacts and items from the Patriot Chests.

throughout the five days. A custom pop-up canopy with the SAR America 250 logo as well as the new SAR logo was purchased. Along the edges of the canopy, it read: Sons of the American Revolution.

Along with U.S. flags and the SAR flags, there were red, white and blue bunting and large posters proclaiming SAR and America 250 programs. A table was full of flyers and brochures of programs. Patriotic “slap bracelets” were handed out to passing children.

The chapter’s objective was threefold: America 250 was being introduced to the community, raising awareness of the 250th Anniversary of the Revolution and Constitution and paving the way for future events in the community. The California Society Valley Forge Teacher Scholarship Award Program as well as the youth programs were highlighted.

Lastly, the Vietnam War Anniversary lapel pins were awarded to 32 veterans, several of whom became emotional.

The overall effort resulted in sparking more than 400 conversations, three membership inquiries and two future private-school presentations.

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From left, Lucas Villardi; Nolan Forrest; Brandon Villardi; Karlie D., CSSC.A.R. State President; Sophia K., NSC.A.R. curator; Julia H., CSSC.A.R.. state vice president and San Pasqual Society president; Kevin Forrest; and John Ferris.

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In the Spring 2024 issue of the SAR Magazine, Veterans Committee Chairperson Comp. Scott Glitner authored an article about the reinterment of World War II POW/ MIA Private First Class Thomas F. Brooks in Kentucky in October 2023.

On Saturday, June 29, 2024, members of the Pikes Peak Chapter participated in a memorial service and reinterment of Technician Fifth Grade Clifford H. Strickland. What is unique about these two events is that their lives were intertwined during the early years of WWII. Both men surrendered to the Japanese on the Bataan Peninsula and suffered the grueling death march along with other American and Filipino prisoners of war to the Cabanatuan POW Camp. While in the camp, these two individuals may have known each other.

Prison camp records confirm that Tec 5 Strickland died on July 29, 1942. He was buried in one of the many mass graves at the camp, Common Grave 215, along with 13 of his fellow soldiers.

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temporary U.S. Military mausoleum near Manila in the Philippines. The AGRS tried to identify the remains, but seven bodies remained unidentified, including Strickland.

These seven were buried at the Manila American Cemetery as unknowns.

In early 2018, the remains of the seven unknown soldiers were disinterred and sent to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) laboratory to be analyzed.

Through eventual testing, including DNA analysis, Strickland’s remains were identified as one of the seven unidentified soldiers.

On Dec. 20, 2023, the DPAA announced that Tech Strickland was accounted for. Clifford was from Fowler, Colo., and was eventually assigned to Company C 803rd Engineer Battalion (Aviation) U.S. Army stationed in the Philippines.

In June 2024, a nephew, Air Force Capt. Daniel Strickland, flew to Hickam Air Force Base at Pearl Harbor and accompanied his uncle’s remains home to Colorado.

A full military funeral was held at the Union Highlands Cemetery near Florence, Colo., to pay respect to this American hero, nearly 82 years from his tragic passing.

Pikes Peak Chapter Color Guard members David Mann and Richard Riepe were invited to fire a salute at the start of the service to honor Tec 5 Strickland’s return home.

Research done by Membership Secretary/Registrar Comp. Emory Neal indicated that Clifford Strickland had a Patriot Ancestor, Jonathan Strickland, who supported our troops during the Revolutionary War from his farm in the New York Colony. With this information, a memorial membership application was submitted for approval, and National Number 229949 has been assigned to Tec 5 Clifford Strickland, now Compatriot Strickland. The chapter was also able to apply for a nephew of Compatriot Strickland, Sam Baldwin, who was sworn as an SAR member and given his membership certificate and rosette at his uncle’s service.The family is now at peace.

CONNECTICUT SAR On Sept. 1, the society commemorated the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, below, with

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a grave-marking ceremony for five Patriots in Groton’s Starr Burying Ground: Thomas Minard (Miner), Elisha Perkins, Luke Perkins Jr., Thomas Starr Jr. and Christopher Woodbridge. All five Patriots were killed during the Battle of Groton Heights (Sept. 6, 1781) in defense of Fort Griswold.

Members of the Connecticut Line, the society’s living history/color guard unit, took part in the ceremony and fired a musket salute.

DAKOTA SAR The Dakota SAR participated in the 2024 Memorial Day wreath presentation at Veterans Memorial Park in Rapid City, S.D. The Dakota Society has been participating in the memorial service since 1998.

President James Clement laid the wreath. The color guard of Don Kellogg, Clement, Caleb Dustman and Keith Johnson received the Bronze Color Guard Medal after the ceremony.

From left, Don Kellogg, James Clement, Caleb Dustman and Keith Johnson.

PPP Sixteen Spanish-American War veterans buried in Mountain View Cemetery were honored on Oct. 10 in Rapid City, S.D. The ceremony marked the 125th anniversary of the Spanish-American War. It was conducted by members of the Black Hills Chapter, DAR, who were joined by members of the Dakota SAR and representatives from VFW Post 1273 in Rapid City. The ceremony included a history of the SpanishAmerican War before the flags were placed on veterans’ graves.

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this conflict created today’s Veterans of Foreign Wars organization.

In May, Past President David Hitchcock received the Silver Roger Sherman Medal from Steven Ray Fields.

President Steve Hohman pinned our 26th George Washington Fellow: Robert Stepbach, our first non-SAR fellow. The chapter now has 26 GWE Fellows, a national record that may never be equaled or exceeded.

GEORGIA SAR The DAR 250th Patriot Marker dedication at the Veterans Park in Tyrone, Ga., was held Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.

The James Waldrop and Fayette-Starr’s Mill DAR chapters sponsored the marker. SAR Color Guard members from the Brier Creek, Button Gwinnet, Capt. John Collins, Lyman Hall, Marquis de Lafayette and Wiregrass chapters presented the colors and provided musket and cannon fire.

Taking part in the ceremony were Compatriots Don Kellogg, Keith Johnson, Stuart Rice and Darrell Sawyer; DAR members Joan Hunter, Pam Jackson, Janet Cramer, Cheryl Lemley, Chapter Regent Margie Rosario, Carla Brutico and Cindy Christensen; and Joe Holman and John Delgado of the VFW.

FLORIDA SAR On Sept. 14, in Blountstown, Calhoun County, Fla., the Purvis family held an SAR induction ceremony into the Panama City Chapter in the family’s living room.

In 2024, the FLSSAR Panama City Chapter highly appreciates and From left, Colton Autry Purvis, Gary thanks Chapter Wayne Purvis, Chapter V.P. “Benny” Officer Harry L. Raffield, Brandon Wayne Purvis and Rinker, sponsor, “Nick” Nicholas Jarrod Delmar. genealogist and registrar, who increased the chapter membership from 29 to 39 compatriots.

John Collins Chapter Compatriots of the John Collins Chapter and DAR members assisted in a naturalization ceremony conducted

by Judge Eleanor L. Ross, United States District Judge, and members of her staff at the U.S. Courthouse, U.S. District Court, in Atlanta.

Skunk Brigade The Brier Creek Militia, known as the Skunk Brigade, traveled to Augusta, Ga., on July 4 to attend an event at Patriot George Walton’s home, Meadow Gardens, below. Patriot Walton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

All compatriots had an awesome day celebrating our freedoms at Meadow Gardens. Thanks to Ransom Bennett Schwerzler for inviting us to participate and to Helen Powell for the recommendation. The Skunk Brigade not only brought their flintlock Pennsylvania/Kentucky 50-cal. rifles, Brown Bess 75-cal. muskets and Charleville 69cal. muskets, but three of their 6-pounder cannons. They fired each several times to honor those brave Patriots who fought during the Revolutionary War for our freedoms that we have today. Huzzah!

Withlacoochee Chapter Bill Teater and Historian General William Stone were awarded the Henry Knox Achievement Medal for their outstanding contributions and achievements to the chapter.

Treasurer Richard Bailey was awarded the Bronze Roger Sherman Medal for his four years of outstanding service as treasurer.

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INDIANA SAR Clifty Creek Chapter On June 29, the Clifty Creek Chapter, in collaboration with the John Paul Chapter, DAR, held a Patriot grave marking and William G. Pomeroy Patriot Burials Marker dedication ceremony, above. The event was held at the Old Bethel Cemetery, near Hanover, Ind. The Patriots honored were Privates William McCasland and George Shannon.

Daniel Guthrie Chapter The chapter recently held a Patriot grave-marking event in Bedford, Ind., below the Limestone Capital of the World.

post. In 1781, the Chickasaws besieged the fort for five days, eventually burning it down. Many settlers were killed, and those who were left became desperate for provisions.

The Chickasaws withdrew when Gen. Clark arrived with reinforcements and supplies, but the fort was abandoned thereafter.

On Sept. 21, the City of Wickliffe and the Col. Stephen Trigg and Capt. Virgil McCracken chapters of the SAR hosted a monument dedication and patriotic grave marking with the assistance of the Paducah Chapter of the DAR and C.A.R., and the Ballard-Carlisle Historical and Genealogical Society of Wickliffe, Ky. The ceremony included the reading of the names of the deceased, a presentation of wreaths, floral and musical salutes, a flag-folding ceremony, and a musket and cannon salute followed by Taps. With the organizational leadership of Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter Compatriot Dr. Ken Carstens, the ceremony honored the soldiers and civilians who gave their lives at Fort Jefferson from 1780-81, and the descendants of those frontier pioneers. Descendants came from all over the United States and Seville, Spain.

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From left, Compatriots Mark Kreps (IN), Jeff Jones (IN), Patrick Wesolosky (KY) and Allen Manning (IN).

A dual state society SAR Color Guard unit presented colors at a Patriot grave-marking ceremony held July 27 at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Terre Haute, Ind., for five Revolutionary War Patriots. Both Indiana and Kentucky Society SAR color guard members participated.

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LOUISIANA SAR Attakapas Chapter On May 29, the chapter conducted its monthly meeting at the Lafayette Petroleum Club. During that meeting, the Acadiana Veterans Honor Guard (AVHG) was awarded the chapter’s Good Citizenship Certificate for the funeral services it provides for deceased veterans and other ceremonial events. The AVHG has also partnered with Hospice of Acadiana. Founded in 2014, the AVHG performs almost 200 funerals and other services annually.

James Huey Chapter Compatriot Steve Ray presented a program to the Long Leaf Pine, DAR, Chapter in Ruston, La. The ladies thoroughly enjoyed hearing about his collection of black iron skillets, above.

MARYLAND SAR Westminster Chapter The Westminster Chapter dedicated a roadside historical marker commemorating an encampment of Gen. Anthony Wayne and the Pennsylvania Line on May 28, 1781, on its march to Virginia to reinforce Gen. Lafayette in the lead-up to the Battle of Yorktown.

The marker was the culmination of a three-year process to recognize the historical event in Carroll County, Md. Longtime Westminster Chapter Compatriot and VPG, Mid-Atlantic District, (2023-24) Jim Engler discovered an article talking about an encampment south of Taneytown, Md. During an August 2021 chapter meeting, that article led to the chapter forming a committee to explore applying for a historical roadside marker.

In 2022, the committee applied for a historical marker under the Maryland Roadside Historical Marker Program, run by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). That application was approved last summer, and the marker was recently installed. A dedication ceremony was held at the Taneytown American Legion on May 28. Members of the Virginia and Maryland color guards served as color guard for the ceremony. Several Maryland and Virginia SAR, C.A.R. and DAR chapters attended.

The Carroll County commissioners issued a proclamation declaring Anthony Wayne Day across the county. A wreath-laying ceremony was also held.

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The effort has expanded to several chapters across three states: Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. They have been meeting monthly for over a year to discuss and plan out next steps and to share research. The Wayne’s March Committee was recently named an ad hoc committee of the Mid-Atlantic District. The goal of the committee is to mark the entire line of Wayne’s March as a lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the march in 2031.

Maryland SAR’s Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Chapter has applied for a historical roadside marker and an interpretive marker. There are existing markers in Virginia and Pennsylvania, with more being discussed and planned.

Wayne’s Crossing of the Potomac is celebrated in Leesburg every year by Virginia’s Sgt. Major John Champe and Fairfax Resolves chapters. This year, there were Wayne’s Crossing events hosted on both sides of the Potomac River.

To learn more, contact John Laycock (MD) at obiwan1129@yahoo.com, Ken Bonner (VA) at ken.l.bonner@gmail.com or Ed Kopsick (PA) at sarcccpresident@gmail.com.

Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter On June 20, the Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter, MDSSAR, in cooperation with the Frederick Chapter, DAR, and the Carrollton Manor Chapter, DAR, with co-sponsors the African-American Resources Cultural Heritage Society of Frederick and Heritage Frederick, commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Frederick Resolves at the City Hall Park, in Frederick, Md. The ceremony included the presentation of colors by the SAR Color Guard in period uniforms, proclamations from county and city elected officials, and statements from history and linage organizations.

The keynote speaker was Vice President General James Engler, Mid-Atlantic District, after which there was a public reading of the Frederick Resolves followed by the presentation of wreaths.

On June 20, 1774, Frederick County, Md., citizens adopted the Frederick Resolves in support of the besieged citizens of Boston.

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Thomas Stone Chapter On July 4, Thomas Stone Chapter compatriots and members of the Port Tobacco Chapter, DAR, laid wreaths at the gravesite of Thomas Stone, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland. The event took place at the Stone family cemetery, above, located at the Thomas Stone National Historic Site in Port Tobacco, Md. Patriot Stone was a lawyer, selected to become a member of the Charles County Committee of Correspondence (maintaining regular communication with the other Colonies), and represented Maryland at the Second Continental Congress. He was one of four signers of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland, along with Charles Carroll, Samuel Chase and William Paca.

MASSACHUSETTS SAR On May 28, the Pomeroy Chapter gathered with the DAR and other groups at the Quabbin Park Cemetery for a special event.

Quabbin Park Cemetery was created to rebury residents from many cemeteries in the four towns that were flooded to create the Quabbin Reservoir. Annually, descendants gather to honor their ancestors. This year, a new plaque was dedicated to the 43 Revolutionary War Patriots reburied there. Working with several local DAR chapters, Compatriot Gene Theroux was able to gather funds and have the plaque made and put in place for this year’s event.

Gene has one Patriot on the plaque.

MICHICAN SAR Huron Valley Chapter On Oct. 13, the Huron Valley Chapter along with the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter and the Ypsilanti Chapter, DAR, held a plaque dedication ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manchester, Mich., to honor Patriot Dr. Eleazer Root, a veteran who served at West Point and practiced medicine for over 45 years before settling in Manchester.

President Mickey McGuire of the Huron Valley Chapter highlighted the importance of such events in honoring those who fought for independence, educating the community about the Revolutionary War and inspiring civic engagement. Dr. Root enlisted in 1779 at age 15, 22

serving for a year at West Point and contributing to the fight for freedom.

The ceremony included a presentation of colors by the Michigan SAR, an invocation by DAR Chaplain Kate Kirkpatrick and a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by the Rea family from Saline, Mich. Mayor Patricia Vailliencourt and representatives from the offices of Senator Gary Peters and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell also spoke.

Parker Hagle, state president of the C.A.R., and members of the SAR and DAR reflected on Dr. Root’s legacy.

McGuire concluded by emphasizing the Huron Valley Chapter President Mickey need to honor McGuire, left, with Parker Hagle, state Revolutionary War president of Michigan C.A.R. veterans, especially as the 250th anniversary of American independence approaches, saying, “Let us never forget the debt of gratitude we owe to those who dared to dream of a free and independent nation.”

Northern Michigan Chapter On Aug. 3, a joint grave-dedication ceremony was held for John Youker Jr. at Mount Hope Cemetery in Interlochen, Mich. The dedication was led by the Robert Finch Camp No. 14 of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, including the Michigan Society of the War of 1812 and the Northern Michigan Chapter of the SAR. Military honors were provided by the VFW and American Legion.

John G. Youker was born to John “George” Youker Sr. and Elizabeth Schall on Feb. 3, 1789, in Canajoharie, Montgomery County, N.Y., within the Mohawk Valley Region.

The senior Youker was a Revolutionary Patriot. Born two months prior to George Washington becoming president, Youker Jr. was known as “Second George.”

John “George” Youker Jr. died on May 17, 1870, in Grand Traverse County and was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Blair Township, now Green Lake Township, Grand Traverse County, Mich. In 1870, veteran stones were not provided, and military status was rarely made apparent on a person’s stone. Youker Jr. served as a private in the N.Y. Militia under Capt. Frederick German’s Company and Lt. Col. Commandant Calvin Rich’s 11th Regiment, stationed at Sackets Harbor from August 1812-February 1813. Sackets SAR MAGAZINE

NEBRASKA SAR The Nebraska SAR participated in the Ralston (Neb.) Independence Day parade, the state’s largest celebration, for the seventh straight year.

On Aug. 17, the Nebraska SAR participated in a full day of events in Hastings. The day began with the Kool-Aid Days Parade downtown. The popular drink, Kool-Aid, was invented in Hastings. The SAR marched in conjunction with members of the Nebraska DAR, with the color guard leading the way and members walking behind, handing out Attending the event were Michigan 1812 Society VPG Elijah Shalis, David flags to the spectators.

Van Hoof (Great Lakes District SAR VPG 2023-2024 and 1812 member), A Liberty Tree, a 90-foot Cottonwood Michigan Society SAR President Joe Williams, Compatriot Joe Conger of the tree (Nebraska’s state tree), was dedicated Northern Michigan Chapter, DAR members and the descendants of John in the arboretum on the grounds of Hastings Younker Jr.: Holly Spencer (cousin), who was instrumental in printing off the VA application, service from 1812 paperwork, and finding old documents College. Hastings is in Adams County. The from J.G. Youker Jr. to submit to the VA, Adam Youker, Bradley Youker, Mike ceremony included a commemoration of the Youker (brother), Barbara Youker Weber (aunt), Adreah Leffew (96-year-old 250th anniversary of the First Continental great-great-granddaughter), Arlene Beeman, Carolyn Graves, and Cinda, Congress, of which John Adams was a part, Aaron, Jana, Alaina, Amanda and Angela Simmons. and after whom Adams County was named. A Harbor became the center of American military activity speech on the history of the Liberty Tree was during the war. The First Battle of Sackets Harbor began given by Nebraska Compatriot Jaden Nehls, a Hastings July 19, 1812. It was a major shipbuilding location for the College student. war and was a highly important location to defend. John After the Liberty Tree dedication, the SAR traveled to George was discharged by Gen. Alexander Macomb three Parkview Cemetery to assist the Niobrara Butler Johnson months before the second battle there.

Chapter of the Nebraska DAR in rededicating the gravesite A new VA headstone was installed, along with the of DAR Real Daughter Caroline Lois Herrick Johnson, General Society War of 1812’s emblem marker. below, whose father fought in the Revolutionary War.

MINNESOTA SAR Compatriots (and former C.A.R. members) Thomas and Charles McNamara joined the Monument Chapter, DAR, to assist at the VA Food Pantry, below. Each month, the Minneapolis VA Hospital hosts a food pantry to support our veterans and their families. The compatriots helped lift food boxes, wheeled them out to the veterans’ vehicles and thanked everyone who came into the food pantry for their service.

NEVADA SAR With President General (2023-24) John Dodd, on Saturday, June 15, the Battle Born Patriots Chapter presented a flag certificate, U.S. flag and Nevada state flag to the Smith Valley Historical Society in Wellington, Nev., and a flag certificate to the Hunewell Ranch at Bridgeport, Calif.

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the Wellington Grammar School, est. 1898, also known as “The Little Red School House.” PG Dodd made the presentation, and the salute was performed by the color guard, consisting of Roger Linscott, NV State Color Guard commander; Brandon Villardi, CA State Color Guard commander; John Ferris, CASSAR’s first vice president; Gerry Miller, event organizer with PG Dodd; Rafael Ortiz; David Hess; Chapter President Donn Dalton and Jay Dickey.

A fabulous lunch was had at the historic Bridgeport Inn. We then journeyed to the Hunewell Ranch, which has flown the U.S. flag since its beginning in 1861. PG Dodd presented the flag certificate. This time, the color guard fired the salute under the direction of Brandon Villardi, above. With smoke in the air and in 95-degree heat, all present consumed ice-cold gallons of pure, crystal-clear Hunewell spring water. Those in Colonial dress were particularly helpful in this regard.

Also in attendance were Dodd’s daughter, Lacy; VPG Derek Brown (International Society) and his wife, Janet; and Compatriots Floyd Rathburn, Randolph Wright, Glen Daily, Frank Monastero and Jim Linscott.

The chapter had important support from the Ladies Auxiliary SAR.

and Hessian force came from Staten Island to Elizabeth, N.J., via flat-bottom boats and an impressive pontoon bridge spanning today’s Arthur Kill waterway. Due to other priorities, George Washington and his troops were able to provide only limited assistance to the militia to successfully repel the two attacks occurring in the same month.

Compatriot Bill Denk (Fairfax Resolves, VA) learned through supplemental research (2020) that Timothy Meeker Sr. is his ancestor of record (93222/198300/8943).

After the battles, George Washington and a cadre of four men traveled the area incognito, asking what the local Patriots thought of the lack of support from Washington in these battles. They stopped at the house of Timothy Meeker Jr. without identifying themselves. The five men were invited in for dinner, and only when leaving did George Washington reveal his identity. In thanks for hearing such good words from Timothy, and the combined contribution provided by the Meeker family, Washington presented him with a campaign cup made of silver-plated copper and a gold-wash interior.

This campaign cup eventually made its way to today’s Springfield Library for safekeeping. Upon learning this information, Bill made arrangements with the librarian to travel from Virginia to New Jersey to view and hold the cup on May 16. Bill contacted the local SAR chapters (Westfields and Abraham Clark) and the historical society in N.J., who also witnessed his visit. Bill is holding the cup in the photo below. Bill was asked to provide a verbal narrative of the cup’s history, which was videotaped and subsequently added to the N.J. Westfields SAR chapter Facebook page.

NEW JERSEY SAR In the New Jersey battles of Connecticut Farms and Springfield (June 1780), Timothy Meeker, along with his nine sons, two sons-in-law and a grandson, fought together to repel the attempt of 5,000 Hessians and British troops to attack George Washington’s headquarters in Morristown, N.J. Timothy Meeker had joined the militia at age 70. The British 24

NEW MEXICO SAR After more than 82 years, the remains of U.S. Army Sgt. Sam A. Prince were returned to Clovis, N.M., for burial.

Prince, a prisoner of war, died at Cabanatuan P.O.W. Camp No. 1 on Sept. 22, 1942.

Compatriots Robert E. Vance and Coty Wheeler of the Gadsden Chapter attended the long-awaited service on Aug. 8 to honor Prince’s service and sacrifice.

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Empire State Society (New York) Compatriots of the Columbia-Mid Hudson Chapter recently joined with members of the Mahwenawasigh Chapter, DAR, to dedicate a Pomeroy sign at the CrumElbow Cemetery in Hyde Park above, marking the burial site of at least three Revolutionary War veterans.

PPP The Lafayette 200th kickoff event on Staten Island and Manhattan featured color guardsmen from the Battle of Brooklyn Chapter and the Empire State Society.

Commemorated on Aug. 16, 2024—200 years to the day that Gen. Lafayette returned to America—the color guard, along with Registrar General Brooks Lyles and Historian General Jeff Thomas, marched behind Gen. Lafayette’s carriage in a procession from Brookfield Place, down Broadway, to Evacuation Day Plaza.

PPP The Battle of Brooklyn Chapter served as the color guard for the event honoring Gen. Lafayette’s first stop on his 1824-25 United States tour. Julien Icher, president and founder of Lafayette Trails, Inc., was the keynote speaker.

In addition to the color guard, other chapter members were in attendance, as well as compatriots from the Long Island and First Continental chapters. Also attending were the Richmond County DAR and C.A.R., the Masons and the Hercules Mulligan Society.

Compatriot Norm Goben served as event emcee.

ESSSAR Buffalo Chapter The chapter assisted in the dedication of a sign in the Old Fort Niagara graveyard, which honors prisoners of war during the American Revolution.

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Participating in the ceremony were, above from left, ESSSAR Western Region VP Brent Downing, Tim Schulze, Andrew Peirce, ESSSAR State President David Powell and Steve Richardson.

The chapter presented an American flag to Russell Salvatore at Russell’s Steak, Chops and More in Williamsville, N.Y., for his exemplary patriotism.

Walloomsac Battle Chapter Chapter compatriots participated in the annual wreathlaying ceremony at the Bennington (Vt.) Battlefield on the battle’s anniversary date. The color guard fired artillery salutes and placed a wreath in this oldest continuing commemoration of a Revolutionary War battle in the United States.

On Sept. 15, the chapter placed a wreath at the annual memorial ceremony for the those who fell in the battles around Saratoga.

NORTH CAROLINA SAR Blue Ridge Chapter With America’s 250th birthday fast approaching, the Blue Ridge Chapter teamed up with two Hendersonville, N.C., DAR chapters to honor 20 Patriots from Henderson County, who are recognized by a granite marker at the historic Henderson County Court House.

The July 4 memorial service and unveiling of the America 250 Marker for Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Henderson County, N.C., was a joint presentation by the Abraham Kuykendall, NSDAR, Chapter; the Joseph McDowell, NSDAR, Chapter; and the Blue Ridge Chapter, NCSSAR. Blue Ridge members provided the color guard, read the 20 Patriots’ names and donated toward the purchase of the plaque.

PPP Compatriot Ron Chapman of the SAR Blue Ridge Chapter served as the keynote speaker during a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the First Provincial North Carolina Congress. Members of the Blue Ridge Chapter Color Guard presented the colors at the event that was held on Aug. 25 at the Silvermont Mansion in Brevard, N.C. 25

Blue Ridge Color Guard members who participated included (above from left, in Continental uniform) Larry Chapman, Craig Isaacson, Dave Gunther and Jeff Brewer; and Ken Weglarz (in militia uniform). DAR members who also participated in the event in Colonial attire were, from left, Connie Isaacson and Karen Newhall (Abraham Kuykendall Chapter) and Sally Hursey (Joseph McDowell Chapter). Forty-two people attended the event.

New Bern Chapter On Aug. 24, the chapter and the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, NCSDAR, partnered with the N.C. History Center and Tryon Palace Historic Site, St. Johns Masons Lodge No. 3, the National Sojourners, the Scottish Rite and the York Rite to host the 250th anniversary celebration of America’s First Provincial Congress, also known as the New Bern Resolves.

The celebration began with a Colonial procession, starting at the N.C. History Center and ending at the south lawn of the Tryon Palace, where a ceremony was held in remembrance of the events. Between Aug. 25-27, 1774, 71 elected delegates, representing 30 of the 36 counties of the Colony of North Carolina, met for the First North Carolina Provincial Congress at the Craven County Courthouse in New Bern, N.C.

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The delegates voiced numerous egregious acts imposed by the British Parliament and penned 28 resolutions that helped shape the Articles of Association at the First Continental Congress held in Philadelphia, Pa., just one month later, which three of the New Bern delegates (William Hooper, Joseph Hewes and Richard Caswell) attended.

This was the First Provincial Congress in America to meet in defiance of the Royal Crown, an act that served as a catalyst for a series of resolves from other Provincial Congresses, each edging toward the American Revolution.

President Gary Gillette of the New Bern Chapter, NCSSAR, was the emcee for the ceremony. Paul Martin Newby, 30th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, was the guest speaker. Many SAR, DAR, Masons, and other organizations’ members from across the states of North Carolina, Virginia., Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia, as well as many local special guests participated in the event, with an estimate of over 600 people attending.

Also in attendance was Scott Collins, SAR VicePresident General, South Atlantic District, and National Color Guard commander.

OHIO SAR On July 26, compatriots from various SAR chapters stood guard at the Tomb of the Unknown at the Fort Laurens Historical Site. Fort Laurens was Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort.

Participating at the Tomb of the Unknown and a changing of the guard were Tom Hankins, guard commander, Hocking Valley Chapter, SAR; and Guardsmen Dan and Phil Thomas of the Capt. James Neal Chapter, SAR, in Parkersburg, W.Va.

Cincinnati Chapter On Sept. 22, a few Cincinnati compatriots participated in a local memorial to the 64 militia who survived the Lochry Massacre on the Ohio River in August 1781. They were then held captive by “Butler’s Rangers” (British-allied Indians led by George Girty) in a camp near modern-day Cleves, Ohio.

The front side of the marker explains that border warfare characterized the American Revolution on the northwest frontier. In the fall of 1781, Col. Archibald Lochry’s battalion of Pennsylvania militia, part of a larger punitive expedition under Gen. George Rogers Clark and traveling down the Ohio River behind the main force, was attacked by Girty’s men, 10 miles downstream from the mouth of the Great Miami River near present-day Aurora, Ind. At least 37 militiamen were killed in the Aug. 24 battle, including Lochry. The rest were captured and taken to Detroit and some eventually to Montreal.

The back side of the marker lists those captured, some of whom were released in 1783 and returned home.

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From left, Troy Bailey; Kirk Bacon; Charlie Reynolds, C.A.R.; Christine Bailey; Gage Georgeff; Vinie Hinson; Mark Tyler; Annie Reynolds, C.A.R., Karla Gadley; John Wooding; Steve Hinson; and Vernon Palo.

Northeast Ohio Color Guard The Northeast Ohio Color Guard and the Ohio C.A.R. participated in the reopening of the Harpersfield Covered Bridge on Saturday, Aug. 3.

OKLAHOMA SAR Tulsa Chapter Compatriots of the Tulsa Chapter, six area chapters of the DAR and the Green Country Society, C.A.R., celebrated the national July 4 Let Freedom Ring ceremony on the campus of the University of Tulsa.

Pipe Major William Tetrick of the City of Tulsa Pipes and Drums opened the ceremony with patriotic pipe music.

Tulsa Chapter Color Guardsmen Loyd Means, Ron Shoaf, John Thompson, Steve King and Jim Seward presented the colors. Tulsa Chapter, DAR, member Kelley Friedberg sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “My Country Tis of Thee.”

SAR, DAR and C.A.R. members rang the Pergola Bell once for each of the original 13 Colonies.

Tulsa Chapter SAR President Clint Anderson and Oklahoma SAR State President Phil Hunt assisted in the program. The event was well From left, front row, members of the attended by the Rev. John Robinson Chapter DAR. public and received Second row, Tulsa Chapter President local newspaper Clint Anderson and Guardsmen Loyd and television Means, Ron Shoaf, Steve King, John coverage.

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Compatriot Joseph Martin was presented his Eagle Scout Award in a Court of Honor ceremony held at the Oregon Korean War Memorial in Wilsonville, Ore., on May 25. The colors were presented by the Lewis & Clark Chapter Color Guard; Scouting’s highest rank was presented by his father, Scoutmaster David Martin.

Compatriot Martin participated in the Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest and won at both the chapter and state levels.

He was presented with the state-level SAR Eagle Scout medal and certificate of recognition and the Eagle Scout Competition patch. As winner of both the chapter and state contests, he was presented two $250 checks. The SAR awards were presented by Chapter President David Witter.

Joseph is beginning his senior year in high school and expects to graduate in 2025 with an associate’s degree in cybersecurity in addition to his high-school diploma.

He plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity and to then join the U.S. Space Force. He looks forward to working with Scouts and helping others learn life skills and values.

Southern Oregon Chapter On July 4, Compatriot George Baxter and the Southern Oregon Chapter Color Guard marched in its first ever parade. The Freedom Fest Parade in Central Point awarded the color guard with a first-place ribbon for patriotic theme. Also marching with the color guard were Baxter’s five granddaughters, dressed in Colonial garb. The granddaughters said they had fun and wanted to march again next year.

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PENNSYLVANIA SAR The SAR hosted a wonderful event at the Edgeworth Club in Sewickley. Members and invited guests enjoyed a delicious plated lunch and took in the architectural beauty of the historic club and grounds.

The guest speaker, Dr. Andrew E. Masich, far left, is president and CEO of the Heinz History Center. He delivered a dynamic and captivating presentation on the lesser-known biography of Gen. George Washington and his special connection to Western Pennsylvania. Dr. Masich was presented the Silver Good Citizenship Award.

SOUTH CAROLINA SAR Battle of Eutaw Springs Chapter This year’s 243rd anniversary of the Battle of Eutaw Springs included tours of Fort Motte, Fort Watson and the Eutaw Springs Battleground site on Friday, Aug. 30.

Archaeologist Jim Legg presented at Fort Motte, and David Reuwer narrated at Fort Watson and Eutaw Springs.

Seventy-one attended Friday night’s dinner and program to hear Steve Smith’s presentation on the artifacts discovered at Fort Motte. The Saturday morning church program with Rick Wise as speaker and wreath presentation ceremony drew more than 130 attendees from eight states. Twenty-five members of the Washington

Light Infantry chartered a bus from Charleston to present the colors at the wreath ceremony, where 23 wreaths were presented.

About 25 people attended the Francis Marion Tomb Wreath Ceremony, along with the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust Cannon and color guard, who executed a joint cannon and musket volley.

At the patriotic program, SAR Color Guard members commanded by NSSAR Color Guard Commander Scott Collins posted the colors. They also performed a musket volley along with the SCBP Trust Cannon team at the wreath-laying ceremony. SAR and DAR chapters from eight states were represented. The South Carolina Society C.A.R. also participated in the event.

General James Williams Chapter The chapter and the Col. James Williams Society, SC C.A.R., joined with the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site to host the 244th anniversary commemoration of the Patriot victory Aug. 17. In the Aug. 19, 1780 battle, around 200 mounted Patriots—Georgians under Col. Elijah Clarke, Over Mountain Men from Tennessee under Col. Isaac Shelby and South Carolinians commanded by Col. James Williams—inflicted heavy losses on a Tory garrison of more than 500 men, with few casualties in the Patriot ranks. This was a Patriot win.

More than 50 people gathered to pay their respects at the event, where Joseph Smith, president of the Col. James Williams Society, C.A.R., was master of ceremonies.

Greetings and remarks were given by Mike Monahan, SCSAR Senior Vice President, and Ranger Dawn Weaver, park manager. Eight SC SAR chapters, one C.A.R. society and seven DAR chapters came forward to render honors, along with the Virginia SAR Col. George Wailer Chapter, represented by Compatriot Judson LeViner.

Historian Mark Stanford, an interpretive ranger for the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site, spoke on the variety of uniforms worn by British Loyalist forces. After the commemoration, Stanford gave a 45-minute lecture at the visitor center, covering events leading to the battle and the battle itself.

The commemoration concluded with a three-volley musket salute by the SC SAR Color Guard, followed by refreshments on the visitor center’s porch and Ranger Standford’s presentation.

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Color Guard members commanded by Color Guard Commander Scott Collins post the colors.

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On Aug. 3, the chapter hosted multiple officers and chapter representatives of the SAR and DAR; the state regent of the Daughters of the American Colonists, Linda Hawkins and nine relatives of Thomas Sumter. Col. Kevin “Flint” Hicok, commander of the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, attended the ceremony with members of the 20th Fighter Wing Honor Guard. Capt.

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Rose Natividad represented Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank and the Headquarters of U.S. Army Central, and the South Carolina Military Department was represented by Lt. Eric Barnes, historian of the South Carolina State Guard, and Honor Guardsman Cpl. Marlin Debramaletta.

Remarks about Gen. Sumter’s life were delivered by Harold Gonzales, who also represented the Louisiana Society SAR. Sumter’s Home Chapter Historian Penny Steed led the wreath-laying ceremony, recognizing 11 delegations rendering honors at the tomb of Thomas Sumter. The SCSSAR Honor Guard, composed of Neel Flannagan, Chip Griffin and Ted Walker, fired a musket salute at the word of SCSSAR Color Guard Commander Scott Bruton. The 20th FW Honor Guard sounded Taps.

Forge, Pa., (1777-78) and at Morristown, N.J., (1779-80).

John was selected to serve as Gen. George Washington’s Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, commonly referred to as the Lifeguard, an infantry unit of the Continental Army that protected Washington during the war. The unit was established in 1776 and disbanded in 1783. The commander’s guards were trained by the Baron Frederich von Steuben, and, “after being trained by von Steuben in the new American Drill, the Lifeguards moved amongst units of the Continental Army demonstrating von Steuben’s methods and principles.” John King’s obituary stated that he was the first to hail the approach of the Baron von Steuben to Washington’s tent at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777.

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The chapter commemorated the 244th anniversary of the Battle of Huck’s Defeat on July 13. In the battle, which took place on July 12, 1780, 140 area militiamen led by Col. William Bratton defeated 120 British and Loyalist troops led by Capt. Christian Huck.

SAR chapters from South and North Carolina teamed up to sponsor a grave-marking ceremony for Patriot John Starnes, P-345747, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Concord on Saturday, June 22.

The chapter was represented by Chapter President Bud Starnes, the fifth great-grandson of John Starnes, and Eric Barnhill, past chapter president and Upstate Region vice president. The NCSSAR team consisted of John Misenheimer, president of the Lt. Col. John Phifer Chapter, who was joined by Greg Catledge, past president of the Mecklenburg Chapter, and Stephen McKee, state color guard commander and state senior vice president.

John Starnes was a captain in the 2nd Regiment of the Mecklenburg Militia and was presumably killed at the Battle of Camden (South Carolina) in August 1780. His SAR Patriot grave marker was adjacent to a memorial dedicated to Capt. John Starnes and his wife, Margaret Specht, in St. John’s Cemetery. Twenty-eight other Patriots are buried or memorialized in the church cemetery and were recognized during the ceremony. A Betsy Ross Flag was placed at each Patriot’s gravesite.

The event was attended by approximately 20 family members representing the annual national reunion of the Starnes Triennial Association, (C.C. Crump, president), held in Monroe, N.C., that same weekend. Compatriot Misenheimer presented a historic St. John’s Lutheran Church background, and the Honorable Sanford Steelman presented a biographical sketch of Capt. John Starnes.

Bagpiper Capt. Haney then led the attendees. Orrick Haney, USNR, led a processional to the church cemetery, where Capt. Haney later piped “Amazing Grace” in honor of all the Patriots interred in the cemetery.

The staff and congregates of St. John’s Lutheran Church, including Pastor Matt Hansen, Catherine Ritch, Dean Morehead, Bob Blackwelder, Bob Cavalline and Mike Herring of the church’s Heritage Center, provided much of the event’s planning, guidance in using the facilities and participation.

From left: Karl Wichmann, president of the Col. William Bratton Chapter; Scott Bruton, state color guard commander; Pete Widell; and Carl Widell.

Col. Robert Anderson Chapter On July 20, compatriots placed a Patriot marker on the grave of Patriot John King, located on the property of the Spartanburg Gun Club in Pacolet, S.C. John King was one of five sons of Thomas King of Louisa County, Va., to serve in the Revolutionary War. Their home, a small plantation called Meadowood, was located a few miles west of the King Plantation, home of Patriot Patrick Henry. John, along with his brother, Elisha, enlisted in the Capt. Moses Hawkins Company in January 1777. Both Elisha and John fought in all the major battles over the next two and a half years, including Brandywine Creek (September 1777), Germantown (October 1777) and Monmouth Courthouse (June 1778), and both were encamped with Washington during the winters at Valley FALL 2024

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TENNESSEE SAR The Tennessee SAR and DAR chapters joined together in a major education and outreach effort, in response to an invitation from the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair.

With the help and encouragement of Compatriot Scott Selliers and the coordination of Stones River Chapter President Rob Clifton, 12 compatriots from the Stones River, Lt. Andrew Crockett and Thomas Kilgore chapters engaged nearly 400 people in one-on-one conversations.

Stationed at the Fiddlers Grove Town Hall, SAR and DAR volunteers explained the missions and promoted the America’s 250th anniversary. Thomas Kilgore Chapter President Doug Evans displayed part of his Patriot Trunk, which mesmerized the fairgoers, who numbered 861,425.

Stones River Chapter Stones River Compatriots and future Wilson County Chapter members Wayne Patton, Allen Vance, George Bouton and David Howell and future Compatriot Jack Emmert attended the Margaret Gaston Chapter NSDAR Constitution Day Bell Ringing at the Fite-Fessenden House in Lebanon.

The program began with the reading of the Constitution Week Proclamation from Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell, afterwhich the mayor rang the bell 13 times, one for each of the 13 Colonies, while those in attendance rang bells as well. Following the ringing of the bells, refreshments, provided by the DAR, were served inside the house.

From left, Allen Vance, Wayne Patton, Mayor Rick Bell, George Bouton, David Howell and Jack Emmert

TEXAS SAR At the September meeting of the Green Mountain Boys Chapter, NSDAR, President General (2009-10) Judge Edward Butler Sr. was honored with the DAR bronze chapter-level Hannah Arnett White Medal.

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From left, Jean Kanter, chapter chair, DAR/SAR/S.R. Relations Committee; Judge Edward Butler; and Regent Cindy Watson.

The Hannah White Arnett Medal is one of the DAR’s newest recognitions. It may be awarded to a member in good standing of the SAR or S.R. for unselfish devotion and assistance to the DAR. The Hannah White Arnett Medal of Distinction Bronze is available to be awarded only once.

A compatriot may receive the bronze medal for work at the local level and the silver medal for work at the state level. The gold medal is awarded at the national level at the discretion of the DAR President General.

Major K.M. Van Zandt Chapter The Fort Worth-based chapter conducted a drawing for the winning ticket for the Henry Boston Tea Party Commemorative Rifle.

The lucky winner was Aaron Vest, who lives in Baton Rouge, La., and is the son of Mrs. Ja Ann Alderman, the wife of past Chapter President James Alderman. Chapter President Ron Turner presented the rifle to Mrs. Alderman, who in turn presented it to her son when he visited several weeks Aaron Vest proudly displays his Henry Commemorative Rifle. later.

VIRGINIA SAR The Virginia Society, with the the Williamsburg Chapter, proudly presented the Silver Good Citizenship Medal Award to Mr. Frank Shatz at the College of William and Mary.

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Shatz was born in Czechoslovakia in 1927. After the German takeover of Czechoslovakia, he was deported to a slave work camp in Romania. He managed to escape and returned to Czechoslovakia, where he became a member of the anti-German resistance. He began a career in journalism after World War II and immigrated with his wife, Jaroslava, to the United States in 1958. He resides in Williamsburg, Va., where he writes a weekly column for The Virginia Gazette and is involved with the College of William and Mary.

Shatz has received several accolades for his work.

Recently, he won a first-place award for his “World Focus” columns in the annual Virginia Press Association contest.

His columns are praised for their ability to put a local identity on issues of global importance. Additionally, he has been honored by the Virginia General Assembly for his contributions as a columnist and his remarkable life story as a Holocaust survivor.

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Among the many wreath presentations at Bruton Parish Church were those of Virginia SAR President Dr. William Greaf, the Very Reverend Christopher L. Epperson and NSSAR Secretary General Michael Elston, above.

Bruton, established in 1674, is in the restored area of Colonial Williamsburg.

Col. James Wood II Chapter On Oct. 6, the chapter conducted a grave-marking ceremony to honor Maj. Lawrence Butler at Farm Cemetery, White Post, Va. Butler was a prominent figure in Virginia during the American Revolution.

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He was born in Westmoreland County, Va., and enlisted in December 1776 as a first lieutenant in the 15th Virginia Regiment, where he was promoted to captain lieutenant on March 18, 1777. The unit was redesignated 11th Virginia on Sept. 14, 1778, and he was promoted to captain on May 14, 1779. On May 12, 1780, at the Battle of Charleston, Butler was taken prisoner and held until he was exchanged in July 1781. Butler was transferred to the 4th Virginia Regiment in February 1781, where he served until the end of the war. He re-entered the Army as a major in the 8th Infantry on April 24, 1799, and was honorably discharged on June 15, 1800.

He was the owner of several properties and received a land grant of 4,000 acres for his service to the county. He owned the farm in White Post, a house in Winchester, and a bridge in Westmoreland County to go along with the western lands in Kentucky.

The Virginia State Color Guard, led by commander Allan Phillips, presented and posted the colors. After a presentation by Richard Tyler, a dedication of the monument was made with the unveiling by John Engles, the owner of the property. A wreath presentation was conducted. Wreaths were presented by Paul Christensen, Col. James Wood II Chapter; Paul Parish, Gen. Daniel Morgan Chapter; Ken Bonner, Sgt. Major John Champe Chapter and by the DAR by Michelle Phillips, Pack Horse Ford Chapter and Anita Bonner, Lane’s Mill Chapter. A musket squad fired three volleys to honor Butler.

Culpeper Minute Men Chapter On July 7, chapter compatriots participated in the unveiling of a historical marker commemorating the location of Culpeper’s first Colonial courthouse, above.

The initial courthouse stood from 1750-1808, thought to be laid out by the county’s first surveyor, a 17-yearold George Washington, in 1749. The site also marks the spot of the second courthouse, which stood from 18091870, according to the marker’s sponsor, the Museum of Culpeper History.

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Culpeper’s Colonial courthouse was also the site of the protest in October 1765 of the Stamp Act. Sixteen of the 20 members of the County Court of Culpeper, holding commissions as Justices of the Peace, resigned and relinquished their commissions to protect the act.

The marker’s dedication on July 7 marked the 250th anniversary of the Culpeper Resolves in 1774, Culpeper’s public declaration of support of representative government and freedom from English rule and taxation. “We will at all times, at the risk of our lives and fortunes, oppose any Act imposing such taxes or duties,” according to the Culpeper Resolves, one of the earliest to be adopted in Virginia.

The marker was sponsored by the Museum of Culpeper History in partnership with the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, SAR, and Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, DAR.

the liberty tree PROJECT

In Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America in 2026 and the sacrifice of our Patriot ancestors and other veterans who have served our country, the Sons of the American Revolution are planting 250 Liberty Trees across our nation.

The goal is to plant at least one tree in each state, ideally in cities or counties named after a Patriot.

To help plant a Liberty Tree in your State visit the Liberty Tree website at https://bit.ly/4ebUrI0

Milton City Hall - Milton, GA - November 4, 2019

Bulloch Hall - Roswell, GA - February 17, 2024

NSSAR Liberty Tree Chair / Ron Redner / cell: 404-401-0204 email: ronredner@renderad.com

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Fairfax Resolves Chapter The Fairfax Resolves Chapter commemorated the 250th anniversary of its namesake during three days of events July 18-20 in Alexandria, Va., above. The 250th anniversary celebration was one of just two such events this year.

There were 135 participants from 21 states who took part in the events, as well as 17 descendants from eight Fairfax Resolves signers.

President General Darryl Addington hosted a reception at Duvall House in Alexandria, where George Washington was celebrated upon his return from the Revolutionary War. Other national SAR officers attending included Secretary General Mike Elston, Registrar General Brooks Lyles, Historian General Jeff Thomas, Librarian General Keith Weissinger and National Color Guard Commander Scott Collins.

In 2022, the chapter began marking the graves of each of the 25 signers with a Fairfax Resolves signer plaque and have dedicated plaques in Virginia, Maryland and Kentucky.

George Washington Chapter On July 4, the George Washington Chapter led compatriots in the annual Independence Day celebration and accompanying March to the Tomb at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

Compatriots from numerous chapters, along with DAR and C.A.R. members, participated by marching down the Bowling Green, performing a pass in review between the ranks of the 1st Virginia Regiment and the George Washington portrayer, then

proceeding to the Tomb Grove.

At the Tomb Grove, the George Washington Chapter conducted a brief ceremony featuring remarks from Virginia SAR President William D. Greaf and GW Chapter President Scott Walker. This was followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Washington’s Tomb after the ceremony and the laying of carnations at Gen. and Martha Washington’s tombs.

The July 4 March to the Tomb was enjoyed by a large gathering of SAR, DAR, and C.A.R. members, as well as the public. During the ceremony, President General Joe Dooley (201314) inducted John Holland into our chapter and delivered a stirring account of Patriot Ancestor Jacob Holland’s service at the Battle of Brooklyn, N.Y. Virginia C.A.R. President Sarah Terpenning entertained us with a presentation of this year’s state theme and project, “Agent 1776: Spies of the American Revolution.” President Greaf was again on hand to lay the wreath in honor of George and Martha Washington. First-time March to the Tomb participants—including Gwén Foulgoc, sergeant major, French Army, in Colonial French army uniform— received the chapter’s BaldwinJones-Tabb Medal from Chapter President Walker to commemorate the experience.

Martins Station Chapter On May 25, a solemn ceremony took place at the Old Campbell Family Cemetery in Rose Hill, Va., honoring the legacy of Capt. James Campbell.

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When asked to make a few remarks at the end of his induction, Compatriot Burch delivered a spirited and heartfelt talk on our flag as a symbol of the freedoms with which we are blessed. Only a member of the “Greatest Generation” could have spoken those words with such conviction.

Richmond Chapter Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall (1755-1835) was remembered in a Virginia SAR grave-marking ceremony on June 23.

The ceremony was one of Virginia SAR President Bill Greaf’s 2024 signature events, highlighting the four components of the SAR Recessional. This Chief Justice John Marshall event recognized the independent Supreme Court segment.

Justice Marshall is, to this day, known for asserting the power of the Supreme Court and holding the Executive and Legislative branches accountable to the U.S. Constitution.

Marshall also served as U.S. Secretary of State, a U.S. Congressman and as a soldier in the Revolution. He is buried at Richmond’s Shockoe Hill Cemetery.

Attendees from multiple states participated in laying 19 wreaths representing SAR, DAR and C.A.R. societies, the John Marshall Foundation, the James Monroe Memorial Foundation and the General Society of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America.

Virginia SAR President Bill Greaf brought greetings and presented the Virginia SAR wreath, while Virginia C.A.R. President Sarah Terpenning presented the Virginia C.A.R. wreath. The Virginia SAR Color Guard, commanded by Dale Corey, rendered honors.

Attendees of the celemony honoring the legacy of Capt. James Campbell.

Many of his descendants were present for the ceremony, with some coming from out of state.

The chapter hosted a grave-marking service, recognizing Campbell’s contributions during the Revolutionary War and his role in the early settlement of Virginia’s western frontiers. The ceremony was overseen by Chapter President Thomas Coker.

Caleb Campbell, a descendant of James Campbell, who also hand-carved Campbell’s new grave marker and is a member of Martins Station, shared stories and historical insights into James’ life and legacy. He participated in Lord Dunmore’s War in 1774 and fought at the Battle of Point Pleasant, a significant engagement in the Ohio Valley. By 1777, he and many of his former neighbors were stationed at Rye Cove Fort under Capt. Joseph Martin’s command.

Around 1776, Campbell relocated to what is now western Lee County, Va. He was appointed captain of the Powell Valley Militia in 1787, highlighting his leadership and commitment to the security of that frontier community.

His death took place around January 1791.

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On Aug. 17, John Burch was inducted into the Patrick Henry Chapter in Lynchburg, Va. This was not an unusual event; it happens frequently—well, not exactly. Compatriot Burch is 99 years old and survived the Normandy Campaign and the Battles of the Ardennes and the Bulge. Master Sergeant Burch was a medic assigned to the 99th Hospital Unit, and thus a walking target. Killing a medic put at least 20 wounded Allied soldiers at risk of dying.

Using the G.I. Bill, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont and two master’s degrees—one from UNC and the other from NYU. While helping to raise two daughters, he had a successful career as a CPA. His services to the communities where they lived were varied, The Virginia SAR Color Guard with Virginia SAR President Bill Greaf, John but he particularly valued those that employed his Marshall Center Descendant’s Committee Chairman Jim Stribling, James Monroe Memorial Foundation President Bill Thomas, General Society of medical training. He received a number of medals the Order of Founders and Patriots of America Historian General Dr. during his military service and received many Michael E. Weyler and Richmond SAR members. (Photo courtesy of awards thereafter, including le Chevalier de Legion Jennifer Carr) 34

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Richmond SAR First Vice President Philip Barnard delivered Chief Justice Marshall’s biography, and Richmond SAR members Bill Haskins, Dana Law, Chris Ackiss, Chris Carr, Stephen Wilson and Dave Morgerson helped lead the ceremony.

Richmond SAR President Chris Yohn emceed the event and led the singing of “God Bless America.”

Family, friends and presenters with Nella and John Rossmann.

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n A patriotic quilt presented by Greenwich quilters in

conjunction with the Elizabeth McIntosh Hammill Chapter, DAR. Wade purchased a special cake commemorating Rossmann’s military service. Rossmann was moved by the outpouring of affection and recognition and remarked he was just another soldier on the beach.

On John Rossmann’s 20th birthday, he was a soldier with the 4th Infantry Division at Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. This year, the Sgt. Major John Champe Chapter coordinated with multiple WASHINGTON STATE SAR veteran service organizations in Loudoun County to On Aug. 22, the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, celebrate his 100th birthday. The chapter presented Wash., held a ceremony to honor and inter the remains of Rossmann with an SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal 30 Civil War veterans and 31 spouses, the largest group for outstanding citizenship as a soldier in World War II, as a 21-year United States Treasury agent fighting counterfeiting and drug running, and as a model citizen of his community.

The chapter also presented an SAR Law Enforcement Medal for a top-notch service career in the Treasury.

Other presentations to Rossmann were: n A Congressional proclamation and a flag flown over the capital Since 1895, C.A.R. sponsored by the office of members and senior Congresswoman Jennifer leaders have provided a Wexton. bridge between the n A handmade plaque present and the past. depicting the head of an eagle over a U.S. flag by Compatriot Rhett Wade.

Find out more at n A patriotic quilt www.NSCAR.org presented by Quilts of Honor in conjunction with Mary Hemings Bell Chapter, DAR. FALL 2024

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interment in 150 years. The local Missing in America Project PPP chapter identified the remains stored at a Seattle cemetery, The Hudson Bay Heritage Days (Aug. 24-25) is an annual which included 12 married couples. The remains of each event held on the third weekend in August. It celebrates the Civil War veteran passed between the SAR compatriots, history and community of DuPont, Wash. Each year, there who were in mourning position in honor of the fallen.

On Aug. 30, four WASSAR color guardsmen representing is a food festival featuring a national BBQ contest. the George Rogers Clark, Seattle and Fort Vancouver chapters joined forces in Centralia, Wash., for the interment of Sgt. David Price, USAF, who was killed in Laos on March 11, 1968, leaving behind a wife and kids. Price was a dedicated husband, father and Airman. In addition to members of the WASSAR Color Guard, many veteran organizations attended. The USAF Honor Guard from McChord did the final honors and represented the USAF well. The family, when speaking, expressed their gratitude at seeing so many people attending the funeral of their father and loved one.

George Washington Chapter The chapter hosted a Crab Boat Cruise on July 27, attended by 43 WASSAR members from five chapters, spouses and guests (including Thurston Howell III), who enjoyed a three-hour cruise.

George Rogers Clark Chapter Four chapter members hosted an informational and recruiting table at the 25th Annual Olympic Air Show, June 15-16. Eric Olsen, Dick Moody, Lawrence Bowman and Robert Beets spoke to hundreds of attendees from across the Pacific Northwest who stopped to talk about the replica musket, contents of a soldier’s backpack and other items on the show table.

The show featured a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk, PBY9767 Catalina, Russian Yak-3 and Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero. Highlighting the show were demonstrations of Washington State Department of Natural Resources aerial firefighting, with a mock firefighting mission utilizing modified UH-1H Huey helicopters using both belly tank and longline (Bambi) water bucket methods of fire suppression and several aerial acrobatics.

Seattle Chapter The WASSAR Color Guard and Fife & Drum assembled for the annual Woodinville Parade on Aug. 10. Five SAR chapters were represented. Above from left, front row: Terry Barker, Viren Lemmer, Jan Lemmer, Stephanie Conroy, Grant Rauzi; back row: Dick Motz, Russ Oliver, Alonde Droege, Charley Frisk, Christophe Clayton, Stephen Clayton, Eric Olsen, Jim Lindely, Stan Granberg and Neil Vernon.

John Paul Jones Chapter The Early American Heritage Festival was held in Port Gamble, Wash., from July 5-7. Mick Hersey coordinated the event, which included Patriot Chest items on display. Other SAR and support participants were Brain Dorr, Noah Chase, Bob Smalser, Mark Whitacre, Kevin Seville, Hugh Tucker, Dan Abbott, Steve Whitehall, Ralph Liening, Pat Burch and Vern Starks.

WEST VIRGINIA SAR On Oct. 5, the color guard of the Gen. Adam Stephen Chapter participated in the planting of a Liberty Tree in Morgan Grove Park, Shepherdstown, W.Va., to recognize, remember and kick off the 250th anniversary of the “Bee Line to Boston” march in the spring of 1775.

In June 1775, the Continental Congress ordered the formation of two companies of Virginia Riflemen to march to the aid of George Washington’s forces at

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Boston. Washington recommended that Hugh Stephenson and Daniel Morgan command the two companies.

Stephenson raised his company in the Shepherdstown area, while Morgan raised his company from around Winchester. Within a week, both companies were filled, and preparation for the long march began. After marching 600 miles in 24 days, Stephenson’s riflemen arrived at Cambridge, Mass., and were placed in the defense of Roxbury. This extraordinary journey of the Virginians became known as the Bee Line March.

WISCONSIN SAR The Wisconsin Color Guard presented the colors at an event that was in the tradition of a U.S. Marine Corps “Warrior Night.” It was hosted by ETF Architect, a Marineowned company. It was held in Milwaukee on Sept. 19.

ETF Architect holds these events to celebrate the Marine Corps and expose civilians to the military and their Esprit de Corps.

That evening, a Gold Star Family was honored, along with two Marines.

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On Dec. 16, 2023, WISSAR President Bob Haglund (below, right) and Compatriot Leamon Duncan (left) joined the Jean Nicolet Chapter DAR President Gena Selby (center) in the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.

DAR, C.A.R. and SAR members tossed bags of tea into the Fox River. It was a great 250th day, indeed! (Photo courtesy of Lynn Schiel) PPP The Wisconsin Color Guard attended the funeral of Staff Sergeant Ralph H. Bode. The service was held at Graceland Cemetery in Racine on Sept. 27.

The first full-fledged battle of the American Revolution was on June 17, 1775.

Patriots realized they could more than hold their own against the British, and George Washington was confirmed as leader of the Continental Army.

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Alabama (42) Robert Elwood Bailey, 231577, Joshua Horton Cooper James Banta, 231643, Daniel Leasure Douglas Earl Blackmon, 231644, Daniel Connor William Charles Chappell, 230962, Robert Chappell William Charles Ellison, 231115, Dr. John Julian Gregory Doyle Franks, 231759, Robert Loxely Stubblefield Andrew Parke Gidiere, 231749, Philip Clayton Patrick Holt Gidiere, 231750, Philip Clayton Wade Larkin Griffin Jr., 231746, Alexander Carswell Wade Larkin Griffin Sr., 231747, Alexander Carswell Johnie Mayo Keeter Sr., 231116, Jabesh Frink Merlon Lee Largen, 231748, James Hemphill John David Lea, 231641, Daniel Leasure Ethan Alexander Lea, 231642, Daniel Leasure Carl Edwin Lomax, 230825, Samuel Stewart James Oliver Lomax, 230827, Samuel Stewart Stephen Todd Lomax, 230826, Samuel Stewart William Travis McGough, 231765, Robert McPherson Braswell Turner McMeans, 231301, James Curry Braswell Michael McMeans, 231308, James Curry Gary Stephen Miller, 231751, Solomon Purdy Ben Alan Murphey, 230892, Hamilton Reynolds Joseph Brian Nobles, 231763, Richard Flynt Grayson Parker Nobles, 231764, Richard Flynt Christopher Todd Paige, 231199, William Foster James Edward Pickette, 230959, Micajah Pickett Glenn William Pickette, 230960, Micajah Pickett Brandon Wayne Porter, 231114, Mitchell Porter Robert James Romaine III, 231198, Jacob Fulmer Sean Douglas Sanders, 231756, Charles Floyd Ryder Von Sanders, 231758, Charles Floyd Justin Scott Sanders, 231755, Charles Floyd Hunter Von Sanders, 231754, Charles Floyd Steven Derek Sanders, 231753, Charles Floyd Douglas Von Sanders, 231752, Charles Floyd Gryffin Dean Sanders, 231757, Charles Floyd Mark Byron Seanor, 231640, Daniel Leasure David Hubert Snider, 231745, John Bugg Robert Dean Tobias III, 230961, Benjamin Pickett Curtis Ray Williams, 231760, John Lanning Sean Curtis Williams, 231761, John Lanning Kyle Andrew Williams, 231762, John Lanning

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Alaska (2) Joseph Russell Meacham, 231302, Lent Mott Justin Ives Weaver, 230963, John Walkup Arizona (5) Mark Dale Ballinger, 231117, Christian Whitman Louis Core, 231200, Francis Van Valkenburg James Hirshouer, 231201, Benjamin Humphrey Bradford J. Kunde, 231027, Hugh McConnell Nicholas Ray Mattson, 231202, Joel Adams Arkansas (7) Jeffrey Todd Alexander, 231645, Benjamin Drake Matthew D. Baldwin, 231493, William Baldwin Mark T. Baldwin, 231492, William Baldwin Richard Bradley Bonds, 230829, Thomas Goin Richard Lawrence Bonds, 230830, Thomas Goin Brian Freeman Layman, 230828, Joachim Lorentz Lehman Ronald Fay Winkler, 230964, John McCoy California (47) Salim Shah Aimaq, 230835, Ezekiel Lyman Fred Hampton Akman, 230833, John Bagent Christian Granville Andersen, 231375, Gilbert Ritchey Hunter James Seaver Armstrong, 231768, William Bastedo Thomas Gregory Bashara, 231648, John Dibble James Timothy Bashara, 231647, John Dibble David James Bashara, 231646, John Dibble Shane Andrew Bridger, 230965, Laban Smart Charles Norman Carson, 231026, Walter Carson George Theodore Clark, 231578, Luther Kallam Jeremy Martin Davis, 231766, Alexander Harper Jared Martin Davis, 231767, Alexander Harper Lake David Duplanty, 231378, Oliver Carpenter Dylan Alexander Duplanty, 231377, Oliver Carpenter Jordon Randolph Ferguson, 231372, William Hoy Rowan Collier Kim Ferguson, 231373, William Hoy Alan William Fry, 230834, Peter Frey Douglas James Gilham Jr., 230836, Reuben Ferris James Douglas Hill, 231374, Jedediah Hill Andrew Mark Hopkins, 231030, Daniel Howland Jr. Harvey LeRoy Iness, 231651, Richard Inman

Nicholas Alvin Jacobus, 231653, Jonas Taylor Asher David Isaac Jordan, 231376, Isaac McHenry Martin Ross Juarez, 231119, Ebenezer Hayford/Hafford Scott Kidner, 231118, Enoch Jacobs Thomas Herbert Konecny, 231579, Japheth Corttis Michael Joseph Kren, 231304, Ammiras Darrow David George Lancaster, 231656, Benjamin Bridge Huck Fermin Mahle, 231652, Daniel Pettibone James Russell McGraw, 231206, Thomas Chaffee Randall Scott Mitchell, 231204, Thomas Mitchell Michael Alan Mitchell, 231203, Thomas Mitchell Nicholas Alan Mitchell, 231205, Thomas Mitchell Santo Eromosele Samuel Olumese, 231649, George Mayberry Kevin Scott Pitts, 231654, George Vest Zackary Ray Polanco, 231120, Cornelius Van Doren Paul Thomas Quick, 231655, Josiah Records Connor Joseph Reid, 231371, John Martin Mickley Clifford Duane Rowley, 231657, Josiah Burley Thomas Landon Shepard, 231028, James Ranstead William Stewart Skiles, 231029, Jacob Cromer Dorsey Brook Smith, 230956, Martin Prickett Laurence Paul Taylor, 230831, Joseph Boardman Erich Viktor Von Neff, 231370, Sameul Wyckoff/Wikoff Stephen Walker Weaver, 231303, Henry Shaner Gary H. Witherspoon, 230832, John Witherspoon Ronald Alan Zent, 231650, John Gant Canada (2) George William Davis, 230966, Asa Colton Alan Andrew Jerome Harrington, 231494, Thomas Harrington Colorado (1) John Stewart Morton, 231495, William Morton Connecticut (4) Matthew Bradley, 231121, Thaddeus Benedict John Russell Cooke, 231496, John Manning David S. Moyer, 231207, Richard Kenly Gavin Worcester Watson, 231031, John Meeks Dakota (2) Douglas Craig McFarland, 231769, Elias Wambold Lawrence L. Pete Naaden , 231305, Jared Phelps Delaware (3) Stephen Paget Curran, 230837, Nathaniel Carpenter William Leonard Kennedy Jr., 231497, William Young William Henry Manthorpe Jr., 231306, Henry Dewees District of Columbia (1) Richard Timothy LaVoie, 231122, Daniel Boone Florida (95) Everett Harold Alsbrook Jr., MD, 231589, Isaac Bronson Barry Lee Berges, 230978, Abraham Osborn Oscar Manuel Blanco, 231127, Caleb Blood Asa Allen Breckenridge, 231380, Robert Brackenridge

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Paul Martinez Brown, 230898, John Wilmot Landon Joseph Bujan, 231663, Jeremiah Staniford Blair Thomas Burns, 231411, Jonathan Seckinger Donald Keith Capi Jr., 231311, Jonathan Tipton Jr. Nur S. Chapman, 231407, Sebastian Swigert Dean Emanuel Chapman, 231406, Sebastian Swigert Dean Francis Chatlain Jr., 231586, Leonard Beck Richard Lee Christian, 231128, Henry Grubb William Michael Crowley, 230901, Abraham Fulkerson John Ruhl Davis, 231381, Robert Martin John Winston DeWitt, 230900, David Pillsbury Erle Downey, 230848, James Lynn Paul Downey, 230845, James Lynn Robert Earl Downey, 230846, James Lynn Matthew W. Downey, 230849, James Lynn Gary Downey, 230847, James Lynn Drew Marshall Drake, 231405, Simeon De Maranville

Lance Scott Dunagan, 231035, David Kerr John Leeds Kerr Dunagan, 231036, David Kerr William Clive Hansard, 230843, William Worthington Gary Brooks Hansard, 230844, William Worthington Nile Leland Harter III, 230902, Samson Eagon Bradley Yeamans Harwood, 231033, Jedediah Huntington Joseph Robert Heiden, 231130, James Robbins Jacob Thomas Heiden, 231131, James Robbins Richard Thomas Heiden, 231129, James Robbins James Gerard Joseph Heisler, 231389, James Williams Peter Eugene Heisler, 231390, James Williams James L. Hiatt, 231312, Joseph Taylor Francis Donelin Hurry, 231664, John Hurry Michael James Ingram, 231509, Abijah Butler Thomas Rudolph Inman III, 230899, Elisha Darden Andrew James Joustra, 231313, William Matheny

Joseph Wheeler Flippen III..................... AL............... 104826 George Demovle Killian .......................... AL...............200666 Alvis Fielding Wales Jr. .......................... AL................226071 Jerry Allen Wilkerson ............................. AL............... 153940 Jack Alden Zornes Jr. ............................... AL................178340 Warren Eldon Small ................................ AR................137998 Edward Hascal Boyd ................................ AZ................141447 Larry Dean Corpe ..................................... AZ.................175316 Robert James Vint (Ret.)......................... AZ............... 160508 Ramon Edwin Antoine ............................ CA................165700 Steven Jeffrey Scully ................................. CA................199270 Ranney Wellington Thayer .................... CA................ 211850 Cloyde Dale Hopper (Ret.).....................CO............... 184017 Jonathan Crowell Dodd .......................... CT............... 140458 Robert Wayne Robins ............................. DC..................90701 George Dallis Walker Sr. ........................ DE............... 154286 Charles Alfred Churchill ..........................FL................ 138633 Lloyd Alan Turman ...................................FL............... 188922 David Leslie Wratislaw Sr. .....................FL............... 214646 Steven Francis Bass .................................. GA.................155531 Baxter Keith Bedell ................................... GA................192038 Patrick G. Blanchard ................................ GA............... 167640 William Wiley Johnson, USAF (Ret).... GA................215437 Glenn Franklin Kirk Jr. ........................... GA................215339 Hugh Irmon Rodgers ............................... GA.................131530

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John Albert Firse ........................................ IL.................164782 Waylen Leon Gunn ................................... IL...................86391 Gaylord Joseph James Jr. ......................... IL................. 128281 Robert Ray Manning ................................ IL.................132903 Larry Joe McCoy ........................................IN...............220350 Michael Lynn Mullenix ............................IN............... 147744 Richard Gerald Overton ..........................IN................ 117465 Jerome Delano Guesnier ..........................KS................ 160192 Johnny Dean Hooker ................................KS................ 228116 Gerald Ray Karnes .....................................KS.................121819 Robert Alan McFarlin ..............................KS............... 165684 George Thomas Waggoner .....................KS................ 231327 Edward Thomas Pullins .......................... KY................ 119853 Willie Z. Bienvenu, MD........................... LA................107724 Daniel Philip Stagg Jr. .............................. LA................ 201612 Thomas Spellman ....................................MA...............190397 Scott William Devanny ...........................MD..............223256 John Thomas Foster .................................MD.............. 145685 George Elder Lewis Jr. .............................MD................ 172811 Jeffrey Clark Pardee ................................. MI.............. 229405 Richard Arthur Santer ............................. MI............... 174060 William Don Dent ....................................MS...............190401 Charles Daniel Boone ...............................NC............... 151924 Derek Delone Bowers ..............................NC...............219380 Andrew Lewis Pendleton IV...................NC..............230958 Dewey Martin Ramsey ............................NC.............. 169224 Charles Hollingsworth Sidbury Jr. ......NC............... 189391 John Renwick Strachan ..........................NC.............. 194549 Ralph Earl Barker Jr. ............................... NM............... 189071 William Robert Angell III....................... NY...............203225 Robert Louis Arnold ................................ NY............... 192200 Michael Edward Brophy ......................... NY................186972 Edward Hayden Culpepper Jr. .............. NY................214730 James Robert Freund ............................... NY............... 190600 Thomas Edwin Griffin ............................. NY................192874 Continued on next page

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James Robert Higginbottom .................. NY............... 215960 Chester Arthur Bennett Jr. .....................OH............... 137076 Michael O. Brown .....................................OH..............209035 Guy Bruce Gifford ....................................OH..............228864 Edward Lewis Hamblin, PhD.................OH............... 158147 James Homer Houston Jr. .......................OH............... 191805 George Robert Miller ...............................OH............... 147018 William Louis Shepard ...........................OH...............183692 Louis Virgil Snyder ...................................OH...............231080 Robert Karl Webb ....................................OH............... 107397 Dean Edwin Denslow ..............................OK...............166453 Kenneth Dennis Hardwick ....................OR...............225613 James David Witter ..................................OR.............. 230257 John Mark Briggs ...................................... PA.................191037 Danny Clayborn Collins ......................... PA................ 212610 Noel Michael Lukens ............................... PA............... 158944 Raymond Wesley McClellan ................. PA............... 205573 John Sheldon Parker ................................ PA............... 145084 Richard David Rutan ............................... PA................ 170108 Donald Dean Saxton Jr. ........................... PA...............229252 Robert C. Wise, Esq. ............................... PA..................87567 Carlen Phillips Booth ................................RI................155796 David Patrick Deignan .............................RI................ 201921 Archibald H. Chandler Jr. ........................SC................. 113081 Donald Ray Goforth ..................................SC................ 116280 Jeremiah Albert Kay ..................................SC............... 144036 Continued from page 39

Robert Douglas Morlot, 231211, Daniel Washburn Stephen Keith Oldfield, 231310, Jonathan Tipton Jr. Paul Christopher Perry, 230981, Jacob Warner Shaun David Putnam, 231778, John Curry Paul Van Santford Roosa, 230897, Martin/Martinus Roosa Richard Joseph Rowland, 230982, Isaiah Whitman Anthony James Santoro, 231581, Adna Taft Penniman Dominick Vincent Santoro, 231582, Adna Taft Penniman Mark Vincent Santoro, 231580, Adna Taft Penniman Clayton E. Sennott, 231409, William Miller Virgil Clair Smith, 231379, Nathaniel Gates William Robert Stevenson, 231585, Abraham Boyce/Boice Samuel James Summers, 231038, Stewart Hamilton Riley James Summers, 231039, Stewart Hamilton J. Wayne Tracy, 231382, Enoch Osborn John Paul Vicinanzo, 231399, James Williams Leo Dominic Vicinanzo, 231400, James Williams Francis Cleary Vicinanzo, 231398, James Williams Brian Patrick Watt, 231590, George Seaton Callan Elijah Watt, 231591, George Seaton Levi Patrick Watt, 231592, George Seaton George Alpheus Weaver, 231307, Mrs. Mary Yancey Clayton Lee Weaver, 231309, Mrs. Mary Yancey

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Ivin Okey Wilson Jr. .................................SC................ 167169 James Jack Denton .................................... TN............... 229169 James Burl Fields ...................................... TN................194412 Herbert McMurray Gould ...................... TN............... 182422 Charles Vernon Hoskins ......................... TN................189722 John Thomas McLain .............................. TN................163553 James Lawrence Vaughn Jr. ................... TN............... 223632 Randy L. Worcester ................................. TN................216898 Thomas Franklin Anderson ................... TX.................187918 David Alton Bowles .................................. TX............... 143622 Roald Theo Gustafson ............................. TX................ 165261 James Truett Sanders ............................... TX............... 230010 Eugene Earl Trimble ................................ TX..................81364 William Joseph Yates .............................. TX................222114 Allen Leon Peterson ................................. UT..................181171 Duane Clifford Lenart, USNR................ VA...............149400 Scott Dalton Myers .................................. VA............... 220397 Floyd Nelson Ryan ................................... VA................ 171569 Fred Burgin Satterwhite ......................... VA................156668 Donald George Smith .............................. VA............... 184640 Joseph Alan Walkup ................................ VA...............204075 White McKenzie Wallenborn Sr., MD.............................. VA.................93942 Eben Stuart Wolcott ............................... VT................. 181381 Alfred Ernest Cummings ....................... WV............... 136291 Richard Douglas Lockhart .................... WV............... 179195 Steven Lyle Nicewarner ......................... WV...............166596

Dominic Joseph Oliver Williams, 231403, James Williams Peter Dominic Williams, 231402, James Williams Christopher Yoe Williams, 231401, James Williams Sebastian Basil Williams, 231388, James Williams Robert Yoe Williams, 231209, James Williams Joseph Coalter Williams, 231391, James Williams Theodore Joseph Williams, 231387, James Williams David Yoe Williams Jr., 231397, James Williams David Yoe Williams, 231210, James Williams Paul Timothy Williams, 231392, James Williams Maximilian Cleary Williams, 231393, James Williams Joseph Coalter Williams, 231394, James Williams Joseph Coalter Williams III, 231395, James Williams Henry Mariano De Leon Williams, 231396, James Williams Michael Sebastian Williams, 231386, James Williams Charles John Yearwood III, 231385, William Thaxton Layton James Young, 231124, Aaron Crane Garrett Richard Young, 231123, Aaron Crane Henry Martin Young, 231125, Aaron Crane France (1) Xavier de Froment, 231212, Aymar Joseph Emmanuel Raphael de Blois Georgia (50) Michael Thomas Abraham, 231517, Benjamin Bridge

Starlyn John Austin, 231418, John Austin Edward Merritt Brentnall Jr., 231638, John Ward Sr. Oscar Ferrara Jr., 231132, Ellis Cheek Robert Bell Frailey Jr., 230852, John Frailey Jackson W. Frailey, 230854, John Frailey Tyler Davis Frailey, 230853, John Frailey Blake Riley Francis, 231317, Christopher Mercer Thaddee O. Gaudette, 231667, Etienne Parent Dennis Michael Griffeth, 231318, John Griffith John J. Havick, 231511, James McMicken Stephen Russell Hesler, 231665, Samuel Wikoff William Whaley Hines Jr., 231415, Peter Fayssoux Billy Jo Hunt, 231320, William Winn Billy Christopher Hunt, 231319, William Winn Daniel Stoddard Jones, 231780, Charles Bullock Conner Stoddard Jones, 231781, Charles Bullock Edward Ned Hamilton Linch III, 231414, Nathaniel Howell Thomas E. Loftis Sr., 231040, Daniel Joseph Bush Richard Edwin Mallicote, 230851, Parmenas Taylor Harold James Parker Jr., 231515, James Lambert David Buckey Pearre, 231510, Thomas Cornelius Howard Abbott Reed Plank-Miller, 230856, David Spencer Rhys Dunford Dowie Pritchard, 231322, John McMullan Parker Sean Ranlett, 231324, Ezra Chaffee Matthew Steven Ranlett, 231323, Ezra Chaffee Horace Jackson Reese, 231321, John McMullan John Franklin Schulze Jr., 231782, Charles Bullock

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Jeffrey Lee Sewell, 231513, Samuel Sewall Jr. James Lowell Sharrett, 231416, Conrad Scherertz Julius Clarence Shaw, 231670, John Shaw Redding Allen Shaw, 231671, John Shaw Ryker Asa Smith, 231315, Job Sosebee Howard Amaris Smith, 231316, Job Sosebee Evander Gene Smith, 231314, Job Sosebee Raymond Hollis Smith, 231672, David Smith Grover Lee Smith, 231673, David Smith Jesse Thomas IV, 231593, James White Jesse Thomas V, 231637, James White Robert L. Thorne, 231516, Daniel Byington McKie Massenburg Trotter II, 231417, George Trotter Jack Weston Trussell, 230855, Charles J. McCall Matthew Russell Walters, 231666, Cornelius Keith Keith Randall Watson, 231413, John Nunn Lynn Earle Whatley, 231412, Ornan Whatley Bryan Watkins Whitfield, 230850, William Whitfield Sr. Braden Alexander Willis, 231512, Isaac Bartholomew William Benson Wood, 231514, Enoch Benson Dwain Ellis Word, 231668, Charles Word Jordan Ellis Word, 231669, Charles Word Hawaii (2) John Joseph Sauget, 231325, William Middleton Paul Sablan Sauget, 230857, William Middleton Illinois (20) Michael Francis Allen, 231518, John Allen Ronald Arthur Benshoof, 231047, Amos Carpenter David Milligan Clark, 231523, Leonard Balliet Richard Craig Davidage, 231046, Joshua Cantrell Christopher Malcolm Foley, 231213, Philip Edwards John Cameron Foley, 231214, Philip Edwards John Lee Ford, 231520, John Bruce Timothy Scott Harshbarger, 231042, Samuel Strain Michael David Harshbarger, 231043, Samuel Strain Norris Carl Harstad, 231048, George Brent Sr. Thomas Joseph Hickey Jr., 231525, Jeremiah Keeler Roger Emery Huddleston, 231519, Lemuel Leach Robert Glenn Hughs, 231521, Charles Dyer Fred Clifford Jenks, 231045, Benjamin Wilber Brett Allen Manis II, 231041, Seth Manis Ian Michael Ogdon, 231524, Alexander McDole Christopher Ira Reynolds Jr., 231526, James Ritchey Kurtis Milton Rudsinski, 231044, Joseph Phillis Gregory Allen Webb, 231522, Elijah Green Douglas Edward Yeo, 231594, Michael Brown/Braun Indiana (21) Robert Joseph Dixon Jr., 231052, Richard Gaines Sr. Samuel Joseph Dixon, 231053, Richard Gaines Sr. Wade Duncan, 231783, Jacob Bliss Robert G. Harton, 231674, John Harton Mark Kevin Hogue, 231785, Robert H. Kirkwood Jr. Nathan Steven Lucas, 231051, John Clark Eric Matthew Lucas, 231050, John Clark Kevin Michael McElyea, 231675, Patrick McElyea John Robert McFall Jr., 231784, Cornelius McFall Eric Scott Meyer, 231134, Thomas Archibald Ronald Lee Morey, 231049, Allen Putnam

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Jim R. Osborne, 231527, Hezekiah Hardesty Douglas Edward Owens, 231054, Jesse Rector Randall Lee Padgett, 230858, Silas Taft Russell Anthony Parker, 230985, John Gritton Timothy Scott Parker, 230984, John Gritton William Osborne Parker, 230983, John Gritton Daniel G. Polk, 231528, Joseph Carpenter Ricky J. Renschler, 231133, John Anderson Daniel W. Sanders, 231419, Gad Sutliff Jonathan Paul Swarts, 231215, Nicholas Straw Iowa (7) James Gilman McClatchey, 231787, James McClatchey Sr. Lawrence Eugene Rhinehart, 230903, John Culver Gary Lee Rhinehart, 230904, John Culver Lance Wamon Shelton, 231135, John Stufflebean Richard Daniel Spring, 231786, Thomas Spring Creighton Alan Stricklett, 231676, Ezekial/Ezekiel Billington Jeremy Dale Trask, 231326, Seth Reed Kansas (10) Onyx Wray Cook, 231328, Benjamin Drake Bruce N.G. Cromwell, 230987, Thomas Ransom Adam Paul Harrison, 231331, John Nutting Steven R. Hitchens, 231330, Jedediah Foster Richard Lee McClellan, 230986, George Holt George Stanley McDowell Jr., 231137, James Compton Oscar Lee Miller, 231136, Benjamin Brown Kaleb Thomas Miller, 231329, John Langdon Steven Paul Unruh, 231216, Deliverance Woodward Sr. George Thomas Waggoner, 231327, John Alban Kentucky (26) Benjamin Robert Allen, 231425, William Robert Leslie Grayson Lee Dooley, 230860, William Stafford Charles Edwin Gorton, 231420, Joseph Gorton Ricky Glenn Hoskins, 231057, Mrs. Elizabeth Horn Cade Christopher Johnson, 231426, William Addison Jeffrey Lloyd Kirk, 230988, John Kirk Allie George Mason Jr., 231529, Andrew Tribble Martin S. Nemes III, 231295, John Weaver Mark Edward Nemes, 231298, John Weaver Jason Michael Nemes, 231296, John Weaver Michael J. Nemes, 231297, John Weaver Matthew Pierce, 231058, Jesse Henson Sr. Timothy James Reddington, 231788, Peter Ditmars Nathanael Isaac Reed, 231428, Hugh McGavock Aaron Charles Reed, 231429, Hugh McGavock Charles Humes Reed, 231427, Hugh McGavock Paul Alan Sims, 231423, John Baptist Cambron Larry Stafford, 230859, William Stafford James Richard Sullivan, 231789, John Nicholson Neal McIntyre Turpin, 231422, Robert Covington Craig Stephen Turpin, 231421, Robert Covington Ryan Lee Weber, 231332, Benjamin Penn James Anthony Wolfe, 231055, Lewis Wolfe Sr. Bobby Jack Woods, 231056, Daniel Boone Cooper Michael Young, 231424, Larkin Sandidge

Andrew Merritt Yunt, 231059, John Coy Louisiana (26) Charles Lamar Adkins, 230861, Lewis Atkins Alex Thomas Baird, 230905, William Baird Eddie Nolan Bernard, 231430, Jean Baptiste Bernard James Edwin Bolin Jr., 231217, Kinchen Martin Colin Clyde Campbell, 230906, John Milford Sr. Jeffrey Walker Dongieux, 231431, Joseph Collet Prevost Richard Ewell Exnicios, 230863, Antoine Montz/Mons Richard Michael Exnicios, 230864, Antoine Montz/Mons George Robert Farfour, 231434, Plyer Barber Joel Micah Gray, 231222, John Gray Kevin Lyman Guynn Jr., 231432, Amos Towne Lawrence Arthur Norlander, 231791, Ward Litchfield Daniel Smith, 231333, Manuel Garcia de Texada Gary Stansbury Sr., 231334, Francisco Gonzales Cabo Robert Edward Stewart Jr., 231530, Enoch Osborne William C. Taylor Jr., 230862, Carlos Luis Buche de Grandpre Gary Lynn Thompson, 231677, Jeremiah Lumsden Robert Wayne Ticknor, 231223, Lebbeus White Brody Shane Vercher, 231220, Louis Vercher/Verger Brady Santee Vercher, 231219, Louis Vercher/Verger Paul Hobson Vercher Jr., 231218, Louis Vercher/Verger Hudson Shane Vercher, 231221, Louis Vercher/Verger Joseph Richard Vidrine, 230907, Noel Soileau Stephen Donald Villavaso, 231433, Joseph Ramon Villavaso Knox Cody Villemarette, 231790, Zephaniah Bradford Thomas David Wright, 231138, Benjamin Doty Maine (1) Joseph R. Nightingale, 231595, Benjamin Glidden Maryland (16) Tom Brostrom, 231531, Daniel Pettit Peter Nathaniel Cowles, 231061, Simeon Smith Gary W. Croston, 231336, Gustuvas Croston Aaron Andrew Formby, 231063, Nathan Formby Jeffrey Taft Hardy, 231062, Mijamin Taft Michael Andrew McNeill, 231060, James Holt Sidney Alan Merrill, 231678, Nathan Beaman Kenneth Lee Myers, 231335, Jacob Petrie John William Olson, 231226, Cornelius M. Van Keuren William Thornton Olson, 231225, Cornelius M. Van Keuren John Thornton Olson, 231224, Cornelius M. Van Keuren Kenneth Nicklas Paulsen, 230909, William Irby Benjamin Nicklas Paulsen, 230908, William Irby Charles Joseph Trost, 231141, William Inyard David Eugene Wiles, 231140, Peter Brewer Ralph Funk Young Jr., 231139, Henry Funk Jr.

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Massachusetts (8) Stephen Raymond Benjamin, 231596, John Benjamin Maxwell James LaPlant, 231143, Elisha Hatch Parker Gene Milsted, 230911, John Freeman Maurice Scott Milsted, 230910, John Freeman Paul Michael Noftsker, 231142, George LeFevre William Donald Petty, 231337, Tobias Ream Andrew Casey Taylor, 231679, John Pasko Jr. Thomas Joseph Woodbury, 231597, Walter Woodbury Michigan (32) Ronald Ottomar Bude, 231680, Howell Dawdy/Dowdy Ronald David Conwell, 231685, John Stucky Jr. John Edward Cook, 231683, Thaddeus Stowell Maddox Bear Cook, 231684, Thaddeus Stowell Richard Daniel Dortch, 231612, Jacob Blount William Jason Duvall, 231688, Lewis Duvall Anthony Lewis Gerring, 231682, Jacob Philip Kuntzelman Cody Tyler Haire, 231605, John Eells Daniel Gerard Haire Jr., 231603, John Eells Louis Jackson Haire, 231604, John Eells Patrick Michael Haire, 231600, John Eells Kyle Logan Haire, 231601, John Eells Ryan Patrick Haire, 231602, John Eells Kevin James Jurvis, 231608, Jeremiah Klumph Erik Kenneth Jurvis III, 231609, Jeremiah Klumph Ronald Alan Lemmon, 231598, Alexis Lemon Sr. Craig Watson Lupher, 231064, Abel Pond Brian John McCutcheon, 231687, Ebenezer Reed Patrick Carrigan McCutcheon, 231686, Ebenezer Reed Allen Nile Pool, 231599, Samuel Pool Jr. Eric Ryan Sandmann, 231606, Lambert Van Valkenburgh Jasse Sonic Schmidt, 231691, Henry Rudisill Michael Blu Schmidt, 231690, Henry Rudisill Caden Vrai Schmidt, 231692, Henry Rudisill James Carl Schmidt, 231689, Henry Rudisill Richard Woods Sharp III, 231228, Alexander Sharp Robert Brian Smith, 231607, Andrew Means James Burton Sturtridge, 231610, Jeremiah Klumph Harlan James Sturtridge, 231611, Jeremiah Klumph Ralph Louis Temple, 230865, Stephen Temple Sr. Ronald D. Tyrl, 231681, Isaac Duke/Dukes Richard Baine VanHaftan, 231227, Laurens/Lawrence Schermerhorn Minnesota (11) Jim Bennett, 231532, Uriah Skinner Karl Edward Bjellum, 231230, William Stacy Sr. Nicholas Kjell Bjellum, 231231, William Stacy Sr. Samuel Karl Bjellum, 231232, William Stacy Sr. Maxwell Milt Bjellum, 231229, William Stacy Sr. Everett Edward Hagen, 231534, Roger Toothaker David John Hough, 230989, Jabez Hough Noah Joseph Jeffery, 231065, James Jeffery Nicholas Ryan Johnson, 231435, Aaron Shepard Stowe Andrew Kintzinger, 231533, Nathaniel Webb Lucas Allan Martin, 230866, William Martin

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Mississippi (8) Richard Harry Bouchard, 231535, Samuel Baker William Boatner Calhoun, 231537, James Keenan Samuel L. Carter, 231695, Elijah Teague Matthew Ross Cunningham, 231793, James Thomas Jr. Joshua Michael Cunningham, 231792, James Thomas Jr. Josh Finley Edwards, 231536, James Goyne Judson Andrew Willard, 231694, Samuel Duryea Wallace Arthur Willard, 231693, Samuel Duryea Missouri (35) Evan James Anderson, 231234, Jonathan Mason Grover Howell Walker Burkhead, 231437, William Moreland Paul Jon Carlock, 230873, Hanchrist Carlock Jon Marion Carlock, 230874, Hanchrist Carlock John Samuel Christie, 230872, Moses Allis John Larry Crose, 231441, Michael Crose William Craig Dedloff, 231233, Stephen Adams Matthew Thomas Forney, 231144, Philip Forney Eli Joseph Harris, 231438, John Crouch Houston David Hicks, 230871, Joseph Yaden Ronald Dale Hicks, 230869, Joseph Yaden John David Hicks, 230870, Joseph Yaden Gerald Ray Hill, 231538, William Hill John Gregory Hilton, 231541, James Hilton Bryan Charles Hood, 230912, John Reed Gary Ray Jones, 231614, Valentine Shirley David Warren Lewis Jr., 231613, Joseph Lewis Kenneth Charles Lynch, 231540, John Maull Henry Antonio Miranda, 230990, Benjamin Harmon Jr. Owen H. Neff Jr., 231696, John Peter Krick/Crick Myron Eugene Niebrugge, 231145, John DeWeese Brian Keith Phillips, 231615, John Sisson Gerald Lynn Roberts, 230991, David Owen Paul Jay Ryburn, 231338, Stephen Hale Gerald Dean Schott, 231300, Thomas Collins James Pat Scroggins, 231539, Humphrey Scroggins Samuel Stephen Smith, 231795, William A. Halbert David Sean Stegen, 231066, Elijah Hendricks Joseph Eugene Walker, 231439, John Crouch Ryan Chase Wallace, 231440, Moses Justice Jaxon Xavier Weider, 230915, Ebebezer Norton Sr. Kolby Gavin Weider, 230914, Ebenezer Norton Sr. Wesley Egan Weider, 230913, Ebenezer Norton Sr. David Wayne Wheeler, 231794, Frederick Wise Jeffrey Lee Willey, 231436, Barzilla Willey/Willy Montana (6) Logan Lee Anauo, 231697, Joseph Phifer Brian R. Hansen, 230918, John Baltzer Klinesmith Dave Hansen, 230919, John Baltzer Klinesmith Matthew Howard Kolman, 230916, Adam Conde/Condey Kevin K. Moore, 230917, William R. Colgan Eli Matthew Van Wyck, 231235, Henry Briggs

Nebraska (9) John Stevens Berry Sr., 231146, Adam Mealman Daniel James Hassing, 231067, Jethro New Jared Denton Hulse, 231148, James Codill Samuel Ray Kinsinger, 231236, John Jacob Storts Kenneth Larry Knotts Jr., 231147, Cuthbert Williamson Mark Wayne Shults, 231149, Henrich Shults Christopher George Stimson, 231698, Michael Goodrich Forrest Joseph Wade, 231068, Isaac Morgan Tracy Leo Willits, 231542, Samuel Bidwell Sr. Nevada (8) William Morgan Amerman, 231442, Derick Ammerman Dave Elliott Collins, 230921, Nehemiah Washburn John Ainsworth Collins, 230920, Nehemiah Washburn Timothy Joel Friden, 231543, Anthony Jenks Darryl Keith McGinnis, 231237, Frederick Heiskell Robert Leslie Reed, 231616, William Redfield Jahn Ray Sargent, 231544, Anthony Jenks Eric David Swanson, 231699, Daniel Chase Sr. New Hampshire (10) Michael Hayden Blair, 231796, Benjamin Gill Henry Gould Griffith, 231342, Joseph Griffith Benjamin Albert Hitchcock, 231341, Samuel Bibbens/Bevans Matthew Jeremy Hitchcock, 231340, Samuel Bibbens/Bevans Jeremy Paul Hitchcock, 231339, Samuel Bibbens/Bevans David Arthur Jones, 231701, Abraham Adams Jr. Michael James Morin, 230876, Abraham Poor Jason Hayes Sanderson, 231150, Robert Waterman Robert Niles Vercauteren, 230875, David Niles Terry A. Whipple, 231700, Nathan Melvin New Jersey (13) Robert James Beekman, 231073, Richard Clark Kevin Francis Bennett, 231072, Odle Close Keith William Eckert, 231070, Henry Doty Marc J. Fletcher, 231343, Titus Merrill Michael Thomas Kavanaugh, 231071, Philip Rowe Andrew William Kling, 230922, David Marvin Somers Steelman Price Jr., 231444, Silas Crane Michael Richard Smilek, 231074, William Herndon George Mankin Somers III, 230878, Richard Cheeseman Louis William Storms, 231069, Caleb Rude/Rood Gene Rodney Stull, 231443, Peter Mead Daniel Stephen Toppin, 231238, Thomas Clark Stephen Dean Vile Jr., 230877, John Simon/Simmons New Mexico (5) Joel Chandler Johnstone, 231445, Thomas Meredith Richard Jason Newton, 231545, David Newton William Robert Oltmanns, 230879, Job Winchell Glen Leroy Porter, 231075, Patrick Porter Donald Ray Purvis, 230957, James Glover

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New York (45) Damien P. Bullard, 230972, Samuel Huckstep Scott Richard Canaan, 231773, George Hawks Rodd Timur Farhadi, 231775, John Mackey Fisher J. Finnan, 230970, Solomon Blodgett Luke A. Finnan, 230971, Solomon Blodgett Emerson Thomas Frank, 230842, Daniel Hendrickson Michael J. Gibbons, 231032, William Reddick Mark Andrew Goodwin, 230895, George Goodwin Owen Finch Goodwin, 230896, George Goodwin Brian Robert Goodwin, 230894, George Goodwin Robert J. Goodwin Jr., 230893, George Goodwin Kevin A. Gross, 230973, Edward Tuck Geoffrey D. Gross, 230974, Edward Tuck Henry Leonard Hackett Jr., 231777, David Youngs Jason Edward Everell Hoffman, 231772, John Le Baron James M. Kehler, 231504, Frederick Leiby David Harold Kehler, 231502, Frederick Leiby Dean C. Kehler, 231501, Frederick Leiby Charles P. Kehler, 231503, Frederick Leiby Ryan William Kinney, 231770, Nathan Kinney/Kenney/Kinne Jonathan Deck LeMessurier, 231500, Thomas G. Alvord, Sr Kurt Neild Lucas, 231659, Thomas Lucas Erich Stephen Lucas, 231658, Thomas Lucas Liam Shamus Bullard McElhone, 231776, Baruch Bullard Thomas R. Nicholson, 231507, Marmaduke Forster/Foster John L. Osinski, 231774, Samuel Gowdy Jr. Wayne Norman Parrish, 230967, Zebulon Parish John David Peck, 231499, Joseph Peck John Howard Phillips, 230968, John Miller Mark Radloff, 231498, Cottrell Lively Davis O. Richardson, 230969, William Guy Stephen James Rutigliano, 231771, Henry Bellinger Russell Norman Seim, 230839, Daniel Hendrickson River August Seim, 230841, Daniel Hendrickson Christian Hubbard Seim, 230840, Daniel Hendrickson Shaun J. Smath, 230977, Gabriel Gunn Richard T. Stauffer, 230838, Christian Stauffer Robert Frederic Tast, 230975, Abraham Warwick Anthony Frederic Tast, 230976, Abraham Warwick Michael Ryan Toole, 231661, Elijah Freeman Brendan Matthew Toole, 231662, Elijah Freeman Christopher John Toole, 231660, Elijah Freeman Peter J. Turner, 230979, James Montgomery Cory T. Way, 231506, Nathan Perley Charles Lester Young, 231505, David Youngs North Carolina (44) Oliver Ted Adams, 231152, Jeremiah Green Edward William Allred II, 231345, John Allred Kenneth W. Batchelor, 231243, Samuel Batchelor Christian Hill Bennett, 231797, Robert Bradshaw Robert Leroy Bills Jr., 230926, James Pritchard Alan Bormuth, 231078, George Sinclair Keith Tyler Bridgers, 230927, Mathew McCauley Victor Carl Bryan, 231800, Daniel Boney

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Robert L. Clark Jr., 231157, Burrel Kern James Gilmore Dick Jr., 230928, Michael Schall Dale Thomas Doan Sr., 231153, John Phillips MacMillan Daniel Elliott, 231799, Arthur Middleton Thomas Reynolds Elliott, 231798, Arthur Middleton David Willcutts Feagins, 231448, Jacob Tobler Jr. Gordon Thomas Gay, 230923, William Dozier Benjamin Hiner Hansel III, 231154, Robert Sitlington/Sittington Curtis Wayne Hawkins, 230929, Richard Hawkins Michael Palmer Hoppe, 231803, Charles Turner David Allison Jones, 231344, George Oller Mark Stephen Jones, 230993, Francis Meadows Daniel Andrew Jones, 230994, Francis Meadows Robert Maurice Kain, 230925, James Kain/Cain James Larry Link, 230924, Peter Hedrick Jr. Michael Daniel Mabry, 231801, James Moss/Morse Barry Scott Martin, 231702, Richard Martin James Louis McCauley Jr., 230992, John Doty Jere Lee McClendon, 231546, Nathaniel Hudson Luther Thomas Moore, 231242, Daniel Sargent Jeffrey William Myers, 231547, Archibald McKaughan Matthew Joseph Norcross, 231079, John Brady Daniel Broyhill Parks, 231239, John Bryan Andrew Lewis Pendleton IV, 230958, Joseph Pendleton Steven Lee Putman, 231240, William Cleveland Ryan Lancaster Shields, 231241, Benjamin Lancaster Jr. John Richard Shull, 231156, Burrel Cashion Jacob Kyle Smith, 231447, Isaac Bullin Michael Stroud, 231446, Levin Benson Steven Gary Swedberg, 231802, Asa Stevens James Theofrastous, 231155, Amos Jones Stephen Wells Thomas, 231548, William Stanford Joseph Edward Tritchler Jr., 231151, David Barnard Robert Wilmer Van Camp, 231744, Adam Brunthaver Peter Donald White, 231077, Matthew Randall John Larrimore Wright, 231076, Francis Thornton Ohio (40) Alexander James Ash, 231082, Adam Ash David Bruce Bailey, 231806, David Chadwell Thomas Tyler Bissell, 231451, Ozias Bissell Sr. James Christopher Bissell, 231452, Ozias Bissell Sr. Thomas A. Bissell, 231450, Ozias Bissell Sr. Michael Edward Cargile, 230880, Elias Butler Brett Andrew Carr, 231704, Dudley Roundtree William Dennis Cavanaugh, 231356, Levi Bridgewater Andrew Paul Cook, 231160, Nathaniel Cook Matthew Jerold Dembski, 231353, Israel Clark S. Brandon Dimando, 230930, John Keys Shane M. Dimando, 230931, John Keys Kevin Thomas Donahue, 231346, Anthony Bowsher/Baucher/Bowser Andrew Charles Elliott, 231449, George Sigman Duane Hayes Flowers, 231347, Elihu Chilcot Kyle Thomas Furlong, 231348, Johan Georg Gooshorn

Luke Thomas Furlong, 231349, Johan Georg Gooshorn Jeffrey David Gifford, 231083, Nathan Stedman Rodney A. Hounshell, 231804, Henry Back Paul K. Ingram Jr., 230932, Leath/Leatham Ingram/Ingraham Brian Frederick Iselin, 231807, Jacob Riffe/Riffel Patrick Michael Kaplan, 231351, Israel Clark John Ryan Kaplan, 231352, Israel Clark Nicholas Ray Kaplan, 231350, Israel Clark Howard William Long, 231085, Nehemiah Howard John Richard Mattix, 231355, Jacob Hinds Stephen Francis McClanahan, 231705, Valentine Peers Robert Louis Miller, 231805, Henry Arner William Theodore Owen, 231354, Johann Daniel Kiblinger John Scott Phillips, 231808, Obediah Mellot/Mellott James Norton Phillips Jr., 231158, Matthew Poythress Covington Logan Bryce Phillips, 231809, Obediah Mellot/Mellott Hayden Floyd Phillips, 231810, Obediah Mellot/Melott Nicholas Pietro Ritz, 231159, Matthew Poythress Covington Marc G. Shirley, 231081, Robert Moore Shirley Louis Virgil Snyder, 231080, Peter Coger/Cogar Mark Ray Stephenson, 230881, Thomas Phillips William Jackson Walters, 230995, Thomas Farnsley Lovett Michael Bruce Williams, 231703, William Stenger Matthew Fulmer Young, 231084, Hugh McClarran Oklahoma (25) Frank Lee Boyd, 231086, Henry Trolinger Jay Lindsey Brinsfield Jr., 231552, Richard Thompson Joseph Edwin Ferate, 230933, Hugh Baskin Jimmy Dale Greear, 231244, Joseph Bonham William James Holmes, 231811, William Blount Barret Travis McBroom, 230940, Thomas Mackey Christopher Erik McBroom, 230939, Thomas Mackey Michael William McClain, 231551, Richard Thompson Michael St Claire Quirk, 231164, Daniel Sinclair Thomas John Salisbury, 230935, John Pulsipher Robert Forney Sandlin Jr., 231617, Benjamin Ishmael George Bryan Skidmore, 230934, John Skidmore Garrett Benjamin Stege, 231163, Daniel Sinclair John Thomas Stege, 231161, Daniel Sinclair Harry Gerard Stege, 231162, Daniel Sinclair Jerrold Rodger Toland, 231553, John Toland Ian Christopher Burton Toland, 231554, John Toland Riley Huston Unsell, 231087, William Fox Austin Ryan Vernier, 231453, John Davis Travis Hunter Vernier, 231454, John Davis Allan Ephraim Wall, 231549, Anthony Dunlevy Raphael Alfred Wall, 231550, Anthony Dunlevy Michael Joseph Williams, 230936, James Waugh Mark Edward Williams, 230938, James Waugh James Nelson Williams, 230937, James Waugh

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Oregon (6) Joseph E. Buford, 231812, Henry Shoemaker Chandler Theodore Carey, 231455, Benjamin Porter Charles Anthony DeJanvier, 231165, James Pennell Russell Scott Dorr, 231088, William Dorr Hunter Marcus Powell, 231555, Samuel Sedgwick Jr. Michael James Sandberg, 230996, Benjamin Deuel Pennsylvania (68) Leslie Philo Adams, 231173, Asa Putney Todd Michael Adams, 231174, Asa Putney Trevor Nace Adams, 231175, Asa Putney Jack Henry Alpaugh, 231468, John Sutton Cole Asher Alpaugh, 231469, John Sutton Luke Oliver Alpaugh, 231470, John Sutton Brian Keith Alpaugh, 231465, John Sutton John Mark Alpaugh, 231466, John Sutton James Michael Alpaugh, 231467, John Sutton Nelson Siegfried Alpaugh Jr., 231464, John Sutton Stephen Gerald Barnes, 230891, George Smith Shawn Royal Black, 231557, Stephen Potts Daniel Jon Caffarelli, 231474, Frederick Carper Adam Michael Crum, 231556, Francis Crum Larry L. Deibert, 231247, Michael Deibert Brian Wilson Engle, 230882, Christian Shively Alex R. Frew, 231620, Oliver Bailey Henry W. Frew, 231618, Joseph Briggs Henry R. Frew, 231619, Oliver Bailey Roger Ian Glover, 231094, Amos Glover Dennis Roger Graver, 231245, Valentine Santee Allan William Harker Jr., 231473, Elizabeth Griscom Claypoole Daniel Alan Henne, 231475, Daniel Hiester Robert James Hollawell, 231089, Zachariah Waldo Christian Cameron Hoyt, 231166, David Niles Tristan Robert Hoyt, 231167, David Niles Sawyer Christian Hoyt, 231168, David Niles James Bryan Hudson, 231471, Thomas Cowing William Louis Hutt Jr., 231621, Samuel Brusstar Andrew William Hutt, 231622, Samuel Brusstar Jeffrey Earl Kalbach, 231709, Adam Kalbach Joshua Vaughn Kirvan Keller, 231172, Frederick Hahn Michael Lee Keller, 231170, Frederick Hahn Caleb George Keller, 231171, Frederick Hahn Trevor Cordell Lee, 231558, Andrew Swallow Copeland Thomas Lee, 231559, Andrew Swallow Kerry Allen Leib, 231706, George Weikert Robert Samuel Leib, 231707, George Weikert Jonathan William Leib, 231708, George Weikert Jacob Robert Lemon, 231090, George Lemon Jesse Burnett Long, 231246, Thomas Cresap Theodore D. McDowell, 231472, Henry Baggerly George Samuel Moyer, 231460, Christopher Myers Shane George Moyer, 231459, Christopher Myers Michael Lawrence Naumann, 231815, William McCain Stephen George Palovcak, 231560, Eliphalet Stickney John Albert “Jack” Paul Jr., 231092, Johann Casper Hepler Stephen Paul Raffensperger, 231562, Christian Raffensperger

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Douglas Frederick Rockafellow, 230955, Peter Rockafellow Sr. Daniel Stevens Ross Jr., 231091, Charles Bowen Tyler Leopold Schuster, 231561, Eliphalet Stickney Charles Preston Scott III, 231563, James Burford Alexander Andrew Ronaldson Scott, 231093, Michael Van Wagoner Sr. Randall Scott Sheetz, 231813, Henry Sheetz Kevin Patrick Smith, 231169, Charles Saunders David Andrew Stanton, 230941, Jacob Tornaar/Tornaer/Turner Carter Clayton Thomas, 231462, Abraham A. Schermerhorn Clayton Hubert Thomas III, 231461, Abraham A. Schermerhorn Ryer Robert Thomas, 231463, Abraham A. Schermerhorn Evan Craig Welliver, 231249, Nicholas Musser Craig Alan Welliver, 231248, Nicholas Musser Lamar A. Welliver II, 231251, Nicholas Musser Eli Thomas Welliver, 231250, Nicholas Musser Christian Reid Makana Willoughby, 231458, Andrew Geist Richard Robert Willoughby, 231456, Andrew Geist Robert Clark Willoughby, 231457, Andrew Geist William Charles Witkouski Jr., 231710, Peter Knopp David Zesinger, USSF, 231814, Daniel Barnes Rhode Island (3) Joseph May Davis Jr., 231564, Stephen Bullock Nicholas Salvatore Del Sesto, 230997, Solomon Horton John Francis Homer III, 231357, Charles Webber South Carolina (22) Douglas Frank Allen, 231097, Ralph Swarthout William Blake Deonne Amick, 231096, John McKnitt Alexander Philip Earle Cromer, 231176, Lot Rogers Alvin Thomas Dallas, 231712, George Darby Mason Lee Daly, 231252, Paul Hoye Andrew Stephen Elliott, 231711, Jacob Williams John Rangely Hadfield IV, 231720, Samuel Porter Michael Paul Henderson Jr., 231717, Jacob Riley Preston Riley Henderson, 231716, Jacob Riley Raad Wilcox Joseph, 231713, Oliver Babcock James Douglas Kelting, 231722, Samuel Porter Jeffery Craig Kerns, 231095, Henry Countryman John Malcolm McCardell Jr., 230883, Peter Humrichouse Lawrence Evanda McCoy, 230998, Robert Thomas John Paul Moery, 230999, John Quiggins Randall Monroe, 231715, Peter Monroe Sr. Donald Brent Murray, 231719, Thomas Montgomery Stephen Edward Murray, 231718, Thomas Montgomery David Cameron Rice, 231001, Burwell Burchett Adrian Nathaniel Smith, 231714, Peter Smith Stephen Todd Sommerrock, 231000, William Richards Patrick James Starley Jr., 231721, Samuel Porter

Tennessee (46) Michael Dorrough Armour, 231180, William Booles/Bowles Michael Andrew Ash, 231360, Jacques Timothe Boucher DeMonbreun Victor Clarence Beck Jr., 231098, Jeffrey Beck Barry N. Beck, 231099, Jeffrey Beck Steve M. Beck, 231100, Jeffrey Beck William Rex Bouton, 231181, Daniel Boughton Robert C. Brazeal, 231178, Frederick Hatcher Benjamin Rush Bricken II, 231257, Levin Powell Roland Neil Burgess, 231485, Richard Allen Michael Edward Clemmons, 231258, Joseph Burch J. Phil Comstock, 231002, Minos Cannon Mark Adrian Conley, 231483, Phineas Sargent Clay Henderson Coury, 231299, Jacob Hottel Kirk Arnold Cruze, 231253, James Cruze Timothy James Dake, 230943, Gerrit Van Brocklin Tyler David Davis, 231102, Obadiah Britt Calvin Tyrone Farmer, 231566, William Heggie Mark Andrew Fulks, 231565, William Bean Nathan Lee Gaidos, 231362, John Love Randall Lee Gaidos, 231361, John Love Steven Duane Harrison, 231817, John Millspaugh Stanley Ray Hasty, 230884, Elisha Garland Howard Jason Hay, 231359, Sherwood Fowler Jason Allen Henry, 231476, Samuel Henry Larry Wayne Hillis, 231816, Isham Bilbory Christopher Steven Huff, 231103, Obadiah Britt Robert William Ingram, Esq., 231177, Morgan Morgan Joshua Spence Jacobs, 231567, John Hamilton Christopher Paul Lachmann, 231480, David Alderman John Walter LaFon, 231182, Daniel Bryan Robert Dennie Ledford, 231101, Obadiah Britt Ernest Anderson Lunsford, 231179, Nathan Futrell Kenneth Wayne Matheney, 230942, Robert Anderson Donald L. Messer, 230945, William Patterson Sherman Alan Moss, 231484, Thomas Hill James Lloyd Passmore, 231481, Joseph McConnell Alden Taylor Perry, 231482, Christopher Thayer Richard Woodrow Pierce, 231358, Rowland Flowers Charles Roger Pollard, 231256, Daniel Couch Verlin Leo Smith, 231818, Aaron Brown Raymond Shane Stroud, 231479, John Murff Dillard B. Tipton, 230944, Samuel Monteith Thomas Joseph Turk, 231478, Amos Cole Thomas M. Turk, 231477, Amos Cole Elijah Crocket Williams, 231255, Daniel Agee Logan Andrew Williams, 231254, Daniel Agee Texas (55) Jeffrey Howe Andre, 231724, Joseph Griggs Jacob Nathaniel Andre, 231729, Joseph Griggs Alexander Brence Andre, 231728, Joseph Griggs Benjamin Howe Andre, 231727, Joseph Griggs Gregory Greenman Andre, 231726, Joseph Griggs Nicolas Scott Andre, 231725, Joseph Griggs Benjamin Dyess Barrow, 231271, Shadrack Turner Timothy Carl Baylor, 231008, Walker Baylor Zane Alexander Beck, 231624, Hezekiah Hargrave Zachary Hayden Beck, 231625, Hezekiah Hargrave

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Byron Andrew Bennett, 231184, Nathaniel Grigsby David Gray Boney, 231266, John Gilreath Michael Thomas Boyd, 231276, John Griffin Gavin John Boyd, 231283, John Griffin Brandon Christopher Boyd, 231282, John Griffin Matthew Lucas Boyd, 231281, John Griffin Christopher Marcus Boyd, 231280, John Griffin Mackinley David Boyd, 231279, John Griffin Michael Joel Boyd, 231278, John Griffin Joshua Michael Boyd, 231277, John Griffin Thomas Austin Brown, 231268, Moses Gentry Ronnie Alan Cain, 231105, Robert Sherman John Manuel Cano, 231267, Moses Gentry Charles Brent Cheatham, 231486, Jacob Albright James Victor Cooper Jr., 231004, Onesimus Futch Claude Edward Dalrymple Jr., 230948, Thomas Chapman Richard Bernard DeSoto, 231623, Emanuel Antonio de Soto y Bermudez Stephen Wayne Dufour, 231259, Charles Dufour Noah Michael Ehrlich, 231006, Walker Baylor Kyle Michael Ehrlich, 231005, Walker Baylor Michael Jerry Garner, 230947, James Standridge Daniel James Geddes, 231269, Daniel Skinner Taylor Goode, 230946, Charles Hutchins Bobby C. Hall, DD, 231260, Henry Ware Sr. Adam Edward Hartmann, 231262, John Brohawn Jack Elliot Hawes, 231284, John Griffin Jose Hernandez, 231270, Balthazar de los Reyes Peres Gustavo Noel Hinojosa, 231369, Manuel Hinojosa/Ynojosa Charles Vinton Hoey Jr., 231626, Samuel Hoey Thomas Edward Hughston, 231261, Joseph Adair Jr. William Thomas Johnson, 231487, William Curlee M. Scott Kingsley, 231183, David Kingsley Garrison Winston Kluth, 231273, George Yount Walter K. Newell, 231723, Ica Atkins Sr Barry Jon Niemuth, 231275, William McClintock Gregory Scott Porter, 231003, James Peyton Jeffry James Ratcliff, 231263, Jedediah Garrison Vinson Madrid Ratcliffgardy, 231265, Jedediah Garrison Grant Jeffry Ratcliffgardy, 231264, Jedediah Garrison Michael Vincent Rogillio, 231274, Nathaniel Wilson Mark William Sebastian Rotter, 231104, Nicholas Faust Ernest Elwood Rowe, 231007, John Rowe Clayton Craig Smith, 231730, John Hendricks Rodney Eugene Townsend, 231272, John Parker John Robert Williamson, 231106, Jacob Kern Utah (5) Noah Elo Erb, 231568, Kenon Parham Allan Jones, 231009, Carl Charles Gackenbach Hunter Devear Satterfield, 231185, Johan Simon Claar Loyd Dewayne Stringer, 231186, Lazarus Hitt Harold Stuart Techel, 231569, David Smith Vermont (5) Norman Joshua Boyden III, 231364, Benjamin Morgan

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Joseph Henry Marcoux, 231187, Jean Baptiste Helie dit Breton Matthew D. Spear, 230950, Ezra Pike George E. Spear, 230949, Ezra Pike David Sterling Wales, 231363, Sylvanus Sterling Virginia (60) Thomas Lamont Ackiss, 231635, John Ackiss Kevin Wayne Alder, 231636, Ludwick Wisinger Adam Andrew Brown, 231109, Abraham Brown Stephen Brooks Brown, 231110, Abraham Brown Kevin Lamont Brown, 231108, Abraham Brown Patterson Wynne Brown Jr., 231490, Thomas Wilks Sr. Denver Alexander Brunsman, 231570, Freeman Battershell James Michael Buckner, 230887, Richard Goode Charles Hollister Cantus, 230885, Richard Owen Robert Hollister Cantus, 230886, Richard Owen Walter Lee Christian, 231011, Landon Carter Sr. David William Clinkinbeard, 231819, John Clinkinbeard Andrew Joseph Corbett, 231734, Richard Harvin Aaron Thomas Corbett, 231735, Richard Harvin James I. Davis, 230889, William Dove Brian K. Davis, 230888, William Dove Christopher Robert Dittmeier, 231012, John Overton John Robert Ewald, 231010, Henry Wax John Samuel Flora, 231627, Daniel Burkhart Martin E. Gainey, 231192, George Tucker Gregory T. Hall, 231576, Jeremiah Simmons Brian Lee Hershey, 230890, Jacob Hershey John Christian Hibbeler, 231739, Jacob Carwile Austin Wade Hibbeler, 231738, Jacob Carwile William Foster Hughes, 231639, William Hughes Samuel Paul Imeson, 231111, Garrett Van Meter Kai Wesley Jackson, 231366, John Burroughs Jeffrey Keith Jordan, 231571, Andrew Jordan Lucas Patrick Kodadek, 231189, Nathaniel Yale Bryan Henry Leese, 231365, John Ramsay John Nickels McMurray, 231628, John Tindall James David Moose, 231013, George Moose Matthew R. Mosley, 231014, Ephraim Seamans Jr. Lewis Edward Moten III, 231731, John Plumley William George Muntean III, 231740, William Scott Edward E. Nettleton, 231572, James Hunter James Jerome O’Donnell Jr., 231188, William Dunnington Sr. Andrew Gilvie Parr, 231575, Peter Bugh Christopher Wayne Phillips, 231732, John Griffin John Leonard Pillow, 231737, Jasper Pillow Jeb Bond Raitt, 231633, Anthony Stiegel Charles Edward St George Raitt, 231634, Anthony Stiegel Henry Lewis Rankin, 231573, Samuel Rankin Scott Alan Rausch, 231367, Ezekial Longley Larry Joe Redmon, 231631, Thomas Cantrell William Gregor Ross, 231368, Henry Kroninger

Aaron Mark Sink, 231015, Simeon Grannis Ivian Charles Smith, 231632, Benjamin Stevens Norman Bailey Snead, 231488, Richard Allen Alan Paul Steensen, 231489, John Mersereau Evan A. Stein, 230952, William Bush Mark I. Stein, 230951, William Bush Todd Collin Stevenson, 231736, Emera Altizera Brian Allen Strother, 231107, Benjamin Strother James Appleton Thompson, 231190, Joseph Kyle Grant Christopher Welch, 231630, Richard Welch Sean Christopher Welch, 231629, Richard Welch Herbert Howard Whay Jr., 231191, Luke Ashburn Tucker Withers, 231733, James Beall Edward Franklin Womble, 231574, William Grant Washington (18) Gordon John Adams, 231193, Josiah Locke Harry Claude Barber Sr., 231286, Jonathan Barber Douglas Paul Barber Jr., 231285, Jonathan Barber Harry Claude Barber Jr., 231287, Jonathan Barber Darren Elliot Barber, 231288, Jonathan Barber Jay M. Bonner, 231019, Matthias Lane Sr. Jeffrey Linn Boster, 231020, Abner Chase Curtis Edward Dooley, 231021, Caleb Webster Glenn Roland Goddard, 230954, Eber Goddard Kevin Richard Gustafson, 231018, Jonas Bowman Steven Lee Hadley, 231017, William Paine Eric Mandeville, 230953, Laban Chappell Kurt Andrew Mason, 231194, Jacob Coleman Jason Patrick Rice, 231491, James Glass Francis Ernie Richardson, 231195, Moses Pearson Steven F. Richardson, 231289, Daniel Clark Jeffrey Leonard Richardson, 231290, Daniel Clark Mark Jeffrey Smith, 231016, John Countryman West Virginia (12) Michael Baxter Bledsoe, 231292, William Witcher Devin Burke Brown, 231024, Nicholas Northamer James Ralph Cline, 231023, Christian Bauman Kenneth Wayne Cline, 231022, Christian Bauman John Radford Davis, 231820, Caleb Furbee Duane Edward Gills, 231293, Nathan Harper Nolan Rowe Bradley Gills, 231294, Nathan Harper Eric Derrell Gumm, 231197, Isaac Gum Kenneth Wayne Harvey, 231821, Emanuel Custer Douglas Stover Huff, 231196, Ralph Stewart Jackie Lee Johnson, 231822, Jonathan Stamper Taylor Lee Shreve, 231291, Absalom Willey Wisconsin (5) George Walter Clauser, 231742, John Baum James Walter Greer Jr., 231743, John Kester Curtis N. Jeffries, 231741, Nicholas Manuel Andrew Christopher Plumb, 231112, Peter Shaklee Donald Keith Reier, 231025, Thomas Carr Wyoming (1) Ronald C. Piccirilli, 231113, Henry Bruner

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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) 938-5060.

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 of the

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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 Road, 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 Captain John Collins Chapter, Marietta,, meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Hudson Grille, Barrett Pavilion, 2500 Cobb Place Lane, Kennesaw, GA. Dinner and social at 6 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. Spouses, family members and guests welcome.

Call Bill Edelen (678) 485-4564 or visit www.jQ_hn_collinssJJr.org.

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, March-October, 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

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.

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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, C.A.R. 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

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TEXAS P Alexander Hodge Chapter #49 meets at 6:30 pm every fourth Tuesday for a General Meeting on oddnumbered 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 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please check our website,. texassar.org/arlington for additional information.

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 texassar.org/ Dallas.

P Patrick Henry Chapter meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. at th Texas Land & Cattle Company, 5510 S. IH-35 Frontage Road, Austin, www.austinsar.org, Joseph Burton, President. The meetings change to the Austin Woman’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 texassar.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 New River Valley Chapter meets the last Wednesday of each month except June, July and December. Join us at the Wilderness Road Regional Museum, 5240 Wilderness Road, Dublin, VA 24084. Interesting programs, Guests welcome. Contact Terry Blevins, blev51@att.net 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 $25 – purchased one week in advance.

For more information about chapter activities, visit www.williamsburgsar.org or contact Treasurer Bill Dorn at wrdorn48@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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