SAR Summer 2025

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Vol. 120, No. 1

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President General Michael J. Elston, First Lady Julie and Family

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ON THE COVER President General Michael J. Elston with his wife, Julie, son Will and daughter Emily at George Washington’s Mount Vernon in Virginia; below, Western Reserve Society Archibald Willard Color Guard Commander Zackary Hoon leads, from left, Matthew Smith, Galen Swab, Greg Arnold and Mark Tyler in the presentation of colors at the Cleveland Guardians vs. Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game on Memorial Day (see page 47).

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

Interim Executive Director and Executive Director, SAR Foundation: Phil Bloyd, (502) 315-1777, pbloyd@sar.org Director of Finance: Megan Krebs, ext. 6120, mkrebs@sar.org Accountant: Brittany Austin, ext. 6153, baustin@sar.org Administrative Coordinator: Kelly Moore, ext. 6123, kmoore@sar.org Director of Education and Outreach: Rae Ann Sauer, ext. 6130, rsauer@sar.org SAR Museum Curator & Director of Collections: Zachary Distel, MA, MPA, ext. 6149, zdistel@sar.org Librarian: Joe Alexander, ext. 6144 jalexander@sar.org Librarian Assistant: Robin Christian, ext. 6130, library@sar.org

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Registrar: Jon Toon, ext. 6142, jtoon@sar.org

6 From the Desks of … The Secretary 29 Francisco de Borbon y Escasany, General, Treasurer General, Genealogist General and Registrar General

8 Operational Plan 2030 (2025-27) Objectives

Duke of Seville, 1943-2025

29 The SAR Goes Behind Bars 31 The Pacific District Meets in Vancouver

14 The 2025 Congress Convenes

32 Foundation News in Uncasville, Conn.

34 Selections for the SAR Collection 17 First Lady’s Project/MusketToons 36 Henry Knox Bookshelf 18 Society, Chapter and Individual 37 Genealogy Corner Awards 38 State Society & Chapter News 24 2025 Minutemen Inducted 58 In Our Memory/New SAR Members 28 The SAR to Visit France 28 Note From the Former First Lady 70 When You Are Traveling 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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Marketing and Public Relations Manager: Drew Hight, ext. 6199, dhight@sar.org Director of Merchandise: Daniel Brashear, ext. 6157, dbrashear@ sar.org Asst. Director of Merchandise: Jaqueline Olvera, ext. 6158, merchandise@sar.org Publisher: Michael J. Elston, Esq. P.O. Box 336 Lorton, VA 22199-0336 703.680.0866 Email: elston.sar@gmail.com Editor: Stephen M. Vest Associate Editor: Patricia Ranft Copy Editor: Cait Smith 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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Our Mission for Posterity Compatriots, I am honored to serve as your 121st President General. My wife, Julie, and I are excited about what the year ahead has in store for us, for you and for the SAR. I ran for this position not simply to be the President General but to lead the SAR in what should be an amazing year, as we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. That milestone is less than a year away. We must continually focus on commemorating the events that led to that vital moment in history PG Elston with the record number of C.A.R. members attending the PG installation and those following, until peace was ceremony. Front, from left: Boston F., Asher Foxwell and Mallory Voris, National Registrar. Back, from left: Noah Tindall, Georgia State President; Will Elston, National made in 1783, or what we are calling First Vice President; Reese Holmes, National President; Taryn Holmes, 250th “the Decade of the Revolution.”

Anniversary of the USA Co-Chairman; Lila Elliott, National Vice President for the This is our year to grow and to raise New England Region; Oliver Head, Indigenous History Chairman; Henry Head, our profile. It’s now or never, gentlemen. Rhode Island State President.

To that end, this year I will be words, “Build it, and they will come.” Objective D. is to “[a] drawing your attention to our Strategic and Operational ppeal to the values expressed in the mission statement and plans. We’ve had these for some time, but we have not fully integrated them into what we do at the national, state core SAR and American values and principles to attract, train, involve and retain members that aggressively grows or chapter levels. I have appointed the chairman of our our membership by 2030.”

Strategic Planning Committee, Adm. Jay DeLoach, as a In that pursuit, we will engage our 35,000-man army senior adviser to the Executive Committee, and at all and give them things to do. When I joined the SAR nearly national meetings, we will highlight different aspects of 20 years ago, I was sworn in and encouraged to do … the plans and assessing progress. nothing, other than come to meetings and pay my dues.

First, I am not going to spend much time saying, “We The old approach may have been right for the Baby need more members.” That’s obvious. Second, we can’t Boomers, but it will not succeed in the years ahead. There grow the membership by talking about recruitment and have been numerous studies analyzing the generational retention. Instead, we must build an organization that differences in the approach to joining voluntary eligible men want to join. That’s what the Strategic and organizations such as the SAR. Boiling them down, here is Operational plans are designed to do. what has been discovered about the four primary If we build on our past successes and create an SAR generations with us today: that is meaningful to current and future generations, we Baby Boomers prioritize stability and career will attract new members and grow. progression within a traditional hierarchy.

We’ll start by making the SAR fun again! “Let us not Gen Xers—like me—appreciate autonomy and take ourselves too seriously,” compatriots. Our members flexibility, and are less likely to be driven by hierarchical will only continue to spend their spare time with us if structures. We are resourceful and adaptable, and we want what they’re doing is meaningful—accomplishing to join organizations that are flexible, agile. something—and fun.

Millennials—those in their 30s and 40s—seek purposeThe roadmap is the Strategic Plan. Strategic Goal #1, for driven work and growth opportunities. The organizations example, is to “Build an organization and culture that advances the mission and grows membership.” In other Continued on page 5 SUMMER 2025

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General Officers, National Society Sons of the American Revolution President General Michael J. Elston, Esq., P.O. Box 336, Lorton, VA 22199-0336, (703) 680-0866, elston.sar@gmail.com Secretary General William Allen Greenly, 34 Tiffany Drive, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, (404) 788-8824, wagreenly@gmail.com Treasurer General T. Brooks Lyles Jr., 557 Lincoln Quarters Trail, Tega Cay, SC 29708, (913) 680-1602, brooks.lyles@gmail.com Chancellor General Peter M. Davenport, 8625 Cherry Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 407-9321, peter.m.davenport@gmail.com Genealogist General Gary O. Green, 4225 Dutch Cove Court, Castle Hayne, NC 28429-1301, (910) 612-3676, garyogreen@gmail.com Registrar General Keith A. Weissinger, 7217 65th Avenue West, Lakewood, WA 98499-2369, (253) 224-4108, kweiss47@gmail.com Historian General Jeffrey D. Thomas, 6608 White Post Road, Centreville, VA 20121, (703) 449-1157, jthomas4sar@gmail.com Librarian General James E. Osbourn, 453 Melanie Meadows Lane, Ballwin, MO 63021-6337, (314) 787-8121, jeo@subon.lib.mo.us Surgeon General Joe R. Hamill, 204 Stonewall Road, Ardmore, OK 73401-1152, (580) 226-0627, jrhamillmd@hotmail.com Chaplain General Christopher W. Grimes, 1700 Holly Neck Road, Roper, NC 27970-9548, (252) 799-1512, chrisgrimes@embarqmail.com

Executive Committee Paul R. Callanan, 611 Brookstone Court, Marquette, MI 49855-8887, (704) 756-0363, ltcmrsc@aol.com PG John L. Dodd, Esq., 17621 Irvine Blvd., Suite 200, Tustin, CA 92780-3131, (714) 602-2132, johnldodd@twc.com William D. Greaf, 232 Yorkshire Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, (631) 219-6616, hsaprof@gmail.com Hans E. Jackson, 705 Coral Avenue, Manchester, NH 031041658, (603) 548-5746, hejnh@comcast.net Samuel P. Massey Jr., P.O. Box 326, Huntsville, TX 773420326, (713) 665-4015, sampmasseyjr@gmail.com

Vice Presidents General New England District – James L. Holmes, 28 Praying Indian Way, Holliston, MA 01746, (518) 265-5213, jlholmes0716@gmail.com North Atlantic District – Peter K. Moller, 214 Landis Way South, Wilmington, DE 19803-6409, (302) 477-1545, hobokenpete@gmail.com Mid-Atlantic District –Eric H. Troutman, 252 East 5th Street, Bernville, PA 19506-9506, (610) 914-4449, ehtroutman13@gmail.com South Atlantic District – Earl F. “Mat” Mathews Jr., 5251 Fort Road, Greenwood, FL 32443, (850) 272-1840, emathewsjr@comcast.net Southern District – Dr. John F. Fulwider, P.O. Box 479, Amory, MS 38821-0479, (662) 315-7585, drjff@aol.com Central District – Timothy C. Brown, 304 Stonehaven Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356, (859) 421-5985, kysareaglescout@gmail.com Great Lakes District – Michael S. Campagnolo, 14062 Verbend Path, Huntley, IL 60188, (630) 464-4904, mscfoxvalleysar@att.net 4

North Central District – James E. Sly Jr., 8833 South 97th Street, La Vista, NE 68128-7040, (402) 972-1525, drjslysar@gmail.com South Central District – Philip H. Hunt, 10304 North 142nd East Court, Owasso, OK 74055-4582, (918) 406-1967, philhuntsar@gmail.com Rocky Mountain District – Robert E. Vance, 143 Saddleback Road, Alto, NM 88312, (575) 336-1840, revance58@gmail.com Intermountain District – Lt. Col. Frank A. Gagliardi Jr., HC 82 Box 1497, Duck Creek Village, UT 84762-1497, (435) 682-3762, gagliardi_frank@hotmail.com Western District – James W. Klingler, 33 Bethany Drive, Irvine, CA 92603-3519, (949) 854-7698, klingler@sbcglobabl.net 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 – Kenneth L. Bonner, 42512 Flemming Drive, South Riding, VA 20152, (703) 722-2043, kenneth.l.bonner@gmail.com

Presidents General 1995-1996 William C. Gist Jr., DMD, Zachary Taylor House, 5608 Apache Road, Louisville, KY 40207, (502) 751-8813, gistwcg897@aol.com 2006-2007 Nathan E. 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, (703) 208-9363, baw58@aol.com 2008-2009 Col. David N. Appleby, P.O. Box 158, Ozark, MO 65721-0158, (417) 581-2411, applebylaw@aol.com 2009-2010 Hon. Edward F. 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 C. 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 M. Alter, 7739 East Broadway Blvd., #73, Tucson, AZ 85710, (520) 465-4015, warrenalter@gmail.com 2019-2021 John T. 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 2024-2025 Darryl S. Addington, 5038 Ashford Crest Lane, Charlotte, NC 28226, (423) 753-7078, cutterdoc@hotmail.com SAR MAGAZINE

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they join have a demonstrated purpose and a real impact, along with a strong sense of social responsibility. They are less attracted to hierarchies and more interested in collaborative experiences and organizations that use technology to achieve their objectives. These are the men we need to recruit and engage.

Those born in 1997 and later, Gen Z—such as my children—have an even stronger sense of social responsibility, and they are drawn to organizations with strong social impact and a focus on technology and innovation. Even less interested in hierarchies, Gen Z is technologically savvy and often want to go it alone, preferring entrepreneurial opportunities to traditional corporate and government roles. Obviously, we’re nowhere near ready to speak to them!

We must evolve quickly to be attractive to Gen X and Millennials—because achieving our mission depends on us having members.

The youngest Baby Boomers turn 61 this year, and the youngest of my fellow Gen Xers are already 45. We may not want to admit it, gentlemen, we won’t live forever. If SAR is to thrive and survive—if we want our posterity to carry on our mission—we must evolve.

To start the evolution, I will give our 35,000 members things to do from Day 1. First, I have delegated my authority to award Flag Certificates and Flag Retirement Certificates to each of our individual members, and I have called on the Flag Committee and Medals & Awards Committee to make that delegation permanent. Second, I have asked the Medals & Awards Committee to bring forward a proposal to make it possible for every member to award a Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to non-members who meet our stated criteria.

Change is necessary. The challenge of the future isn’t outside our wheelhouse. If you think about it, embracing change is the best way to follow in our Patriot Ancestors’ footsteps. Who among them failed to embrace change?

They not only embraced it; they led it. They saw the need for change; they saw the possibilities of the future.

We must do likewise now.

Remember, gentlemen, our mission is not about our past; rather, it is about the future. Like our Patriot Ancestors, our mission is about our posterity.

That mission is critically important today, as so many schools fail to provide basic education about citizenship and history. Together, we can advance that mission. And we will.

First, this year, we will raise SAR’s profile by strengthening existing partnerships and forging new ones.

In Louisville, we’ll engage the business community and with local political leaders, supporting other local SUMMER 2025

businesses and organizations so that they, in turn, will support our Education Center and Museum.

To that end, we will focus on partnerships at the national, state and chapter level to better achieve our objectives.

We will honor successful existing partnerships, and we will encourage new ones with appropriate awards to recognize our state societies and chapters. I will ask the Council of State Presidents and the Medals & Awards Committee to lead that effort.

We will publicize our partnerships and give appropriate credit on our website.

Second, we will strengthen our relationship with the Children of the American Revolution, because today’s youth are our future leaders. The members of the C.A.R. are, quite literally, our posterity.

Third, we will raise the funds to complete our Education Center and Museum, and we will support our First Lady’s project, which will raise funds for the display to tell the story of Gen. George Washington and the Newburgh Conspiracy, a critical moment in the lasting success of the Revolutionary War, and one that few people understand or appreciate. This portion of our museum will allow visitors to learn about this important aspect of Washington’s leadership away from the battlefield. I ask you to be generous in support of Julie’s project.

Fourth, we will travel to the United Kingdom and Bermuda. In the UK, we will honor the British ancestry of so many of our Patriot Ancestors, especially Gen. Washington. We will celebrate one of our most famous members, Winston Churchill, at his birthplace, Blenheim Palace. We may even spend some time at Highclere Castle, better known to us as Downton Abbey. From there, we’ll head to the beach in Bermuda to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Bermuda Gunpowder Plot.

To get ready for Bermuda, we will have beach night and a Jimmy Buffet cover band on Friday, Oct. 3 at the Fall Leadership meeting. Pack your Hawaiian shirts and shorts and join us!

We will have an adventure this year. And we will make SAR fun again!

The SAR has much to offer, not just now but for the future. That’s why I want to build a better SAR, an SAR that will attract future generations.

Join me.

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From the Desk of …

Allen Greenly Secretary General

It is my honor to be elected as your Secretary General for 2025-26, and I am delighted. This coming year will be exciting! Our country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and we will honor our Patriot Ancestors in a variety of events across this great country. I hope you can attend many of these celebrations and help us show our support for the SAR! As your Secretary General, my official duties are to serve as the secretary of all national meetings, including the Executive Committee, Board of Trustees and other meetings of the National Society that may be required to

conduct SAR’s business. The Secretary General is responsible for the safekeeping of the National Society Seal and the George Washington Ring.

I also will work with these committees: Americanism, Color Guard, Communication and Marketing, Council of Youth Programs, DAR Liaison and the Ladies Auxiliary.

You will notice some exciting changes to the magazine with the addition of new articles from the Treasurer General, the Registrar General, the Genealogist General and myself. These articles will inform you of the SAR’s current objectives for the Strategic Operating Plan. Our hope is that your chapters, state societies and districts will jump on board and become a big part of helping us achieve our objectives. We can only meet our goals with your help. We need you!

We are publishing the Strategic Plan objectives for 2025-27. These objectives have been approved by your ExCom and the Trustees. Please review these objectives and choose the ones that interest you to get involved.

I encourage you to attend your chapter meetings, bring your ideas and discuss ways your chapter can be involved in our 250th celebration.

Items on Which the Trustees Voted The items below were presented by the Executive Committee.

1. Approval of the 2024 Audit.

2. Dues and Fees – no change for 2026. Approved.

3. Form a committee to review the VPG Districts every 10 years. Approved.

Changes to the Bylaws were proposed by various committees.

1. A change to Bylaw 24, Section 2 – George Washington Endowment Fund was proposed that would allow the GWEF fund to enjoy similar rates of return as the other invested funds. This change required the consent of threefourths of each of the groups listed: the GWEF Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, the Trustees and the Delegates. Three-fourths of the state societies must also approve. A ballot will be sent to each state president, and it must be voted upon by Sept. 1, 2025.

2. The Chaplains Committee requested a change to Bylaw 14 to bring the definition of the chaplain into compliance with the IRS definition. Approved.

3. The Council of State Presidents requested changes to Bylaw 21 replacing the automatic succession of the 6

chairman of the council with a recommendation and selection procedure outlined in the council’s Bylaws.

Approved.

4. The Canada Society proposed revisions to Bylaw 22 requiring a written ballot if there is uncertainty whether a majority consent exists, a change from majority consent to two-thirds consent, and if a change in fees was to be voted on, notice to the state presidents and secretaries would have to be mailed 45 days prior to Congress. Failed.

5. The Genealogist General requested revisions to Bylaw 22, Section 1, changing “admission” fees to “application” fees, removing the phrase “has been elected a member of a state society” and that we would no longer accept Sons of the Revolution (SR) applications for membership. Approved.

The Virginia Society proposed the following changes, and the Delaware Society voted to support all but one.

1. Request a change to Article IV, Section 1, of the Constitution and Bylaws 3, 5A (new) and 6. The proposed amendment will expand the availability of memorial memberships beyond relatives of the current SAR MAGAZINE

members of the SAR and will introduce new genealogical alignment with the interests of the National Society. It lines of descendants for future generations. Failed. was argued that the committee as constituted is too 2. Amend Bylaw 1, Section 2, to provide for the status of large and makes changes to the genealogy policies, “Provisional Member” while an application is pending at making it impossible to rely on approved applications National Headquarters. The proposed amendment from prior years. Failed. would designate an applicant whose application was at 8. Amend Bylaw 21 to expand the role of the Nominating National Headquarters as a Provisional Member and Committee to include the recruitment of qualified could begin integrating into the chapter and state candidates for every office, to exempt the Secretary societies and could be an officer, except for president, General and Executive Vice President General from the vice president, secretary or treasurer. Failed. restrictions relating to announcements and endorsements 3. Amend Bylaw 2 to provide for a national at-large for higher office, and to authorize the committee to membership. This proposal would change the current nominate more than one candidate for each office. These requirement that compatriots also be members of a state changes were designed to recruit and nominate the best society and a chapter. qualified candidate for each office, allowing an officer who a. An amendment was proposed to limit the at-large is presumptively a future President General candidate to membership to active-duty military. Approved. discuss his ideas and objectives openly during the two years prior to the Congress during which he would be b. A second amendment was proposed to also include elected PG. Referred to the Bylaws Committee for further civilian military contractors and state department discussion. employees. Failed.

9. A motion was made to offer a one-third reduction ($50) 4. Amend Bylaw 7 to require professional credentials for in new member application fees for anyone who attends the Treasurer General and to create a presumption of this year’s American Legion and VFW national two years of service, and to change “insure” to “ensure.” conferences and subsequently submits a new This proposal would require anyone running for application. Passed.

Treasurer General to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance or business, or significant professional experience (at least five years during which such experience was the individual’s primary profession). Failed.

5. Amend the Constitution and Bylaws to create the position of Executive Vice President General.

The proposed amendments would divide the current responsibilities of the President General so that PROJECT the PG can focus on the externalfacing role of the position, while 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 the new position of Executive VPG Revolution are planting 250 Liberty Trees across our nation. The goal is to plant at least one tree would have primary responsibility in each state, ideally in cities or counties named after a Patriot. for the internal affairs of the To help plant a Liberty Tree in your State visit organization. This would create a the Liberty Tree website at https://bit.ly/4ebUrI0 relationship similar to a CEO and COO or a commanding officer and executive officer. Failed.

6. Amend Bylaw 18 to add the Executive Vice President to the Executive Committee.

Withdrawn.

Milton City Hall - Milton, GA - November 4, 2019 Bulloch Hall - Roswell, GA - February 17, 2024 7. Amend Bylaw 19 to streamline the NSSAR Liberty Tree Chair / Ron Redner / cell: 404-401-0204 role and purpose of the Genealogy email: ronredner@renderad.com Committee and bring them into

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Operational Plan 2030 (2025-27) Objectives Mission Statement The SAR honors our Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our country.

Vision Statement We will be a leading promoter of the study of the American Revolution and an advocate for our nation’s founding principles.

Strategic Goals and Operational Objectives for 2025-26 Strategic Goal #1: People – Build an organization and culture that advances the mission and grows membership.

[Registrar General] Operational Objectives A. Develop and implement a comprehensive national online

onboarding program by 2026 whereby all societies have access to the onboarding program for new members.

1) Identify and benchmark DAR, Society of Cincinnati and C.A.R. by early 2026.

2) Incentivize participation of new members in the onboarding program by 2026.

3) Identify participation within SAR by early 2026.

B. Increase membership retention to 95% through increased participation in SAR programs at the national, district, state and local levels by 2030. Intermediate retention rate targets are: 1/1/2024 (87.5%), 1/1/2026 (90%), 1/1/2028 goal (92.5%), 1/1/2030 goal (95%). The Registrar General reports appropriate data monthly, including trend analysis.

C. Establish a 3% annual net membership growth by 2028.

D. Membership Committee, Council of State Presidents: Appeal to the values expressed in the mission statement and core SAR and American values and principles to attract, train, involve and retain members to aggressively grow our membership by 2030.

1) Membership Committee recommends annual targets for recruitment and retention to the Executive Committee for approval and publication to the membership at each Spring Leadership.

2) Information Technology Committee, in conjunction with the Registrar General, 8

Genealogist General and the Genealogy Committee, will create and implement a digital, paperless online membership application as soon as possible, no later than 6/1/2027.

3) Membership Committee will update and issue new recruitment, retention and reinstatement tools and best practices for state societies and chapters to support the annual recruitment and retention targets as approved by the senior leadership annually.

4) Grow the net number of chapters by 3% per year.

5) CoSP and the VPGs will conduct an annual reinstatement program to re-engage inactive members, with a goal of 100% contact from the last five years.

6) Grow the number of junior members by 5% per year.

E. Executive Director: Develop a plan to build and retain a professional staff to meet the society’s future growth and needs by June 15 annually.

1) The Executive Director, with support from the Human Resources Committee and related committees, shall periodically assess the plan.

2) The Executive Director shall provide the budget inputs and resource requirements to implement the goals of the strategic plan.

Strategic Goal #2: Historical Programs – Commemorate people, events and documents; preserve records and artifacts; and support the study of the American Revolution. [Historian General] Operational Objectives A. Commemorate the people, events and documents of the American Revolution by promoting and growing public engagement in our ceremonies.

1) Each state and chapter will develop their signature event: one annual event that they will be known for in their local community. Events identified by 6/1/2026.

2) Each state and chapter will support SAR 250 signature events with a parallel event they sponsor in partnership with local historical, veteran and/or civic organizations annually starting in January 2026.

3) Participate in state and local 250 commissions to promote the SAR commemorative events during SAR MAGAZINE

the Decade of the American Revolution by 6/1/2026.

4) Partner with the DAR, C.A.R. and other groups to plan and execute a joint 250th Anniversary celebration on July 4, 2026.

B. Support the study of the American Revolution by developing a center of excellence in history that will grow SAR brand recognition within the historical community.

1) Develop an Advisory Council of Professional Historians by 1/1/2026.

2) Develop an annual SAR Book Award by July 2027.

C. Work with the Education Committee, Museum Board and IT Committee to make the Virtual Component of the Education Center and Museum available globally.

1) Work with bookstores, libraries and other organizations to schedule author presentations

by July 2026.

2) Develop and expand the list of qualified speakers and presentations to be made available via Zoom or through subscription services by July 2027.

Strategic Goal #3: Patriotic Programs – Inspire a sense of patriotism based on America’s founding. [Secretary General] Operational Objectives A. Grow our color guard and the scope of its mission.

1) Train and safety certify every society color guard by 2030. a. 100% Youth Protection trained and certified by the end of 2025. b. State color guard commanders will enforce compliance and ensure Youth Protection Training is tracked locally by the end of 2025 and updated annually. c. NSSAR Color Guard commander will publish an updated Black Powder Program by 12/31/2025. i. 100% of state color guard commanders which fire black powder will implement the National Black Powder Safety Training program by 12/31/2025. i.i. 100% of state societies which fire black powder will have an appropriate level of insurance coverage for all SAR events in which black powder is fired. d. NSSAR Color Guard Artillery commander will establish safety standards for cannon and mortar firing and publish them in the NSSAR Color Guard Handbook by 12/31/2025. e. NSSAR Color Guard commander will establish a uniform Safety/Risk Management Training program by 12/31/2026.

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have served and continue to serve in today’s Armed Forces.

1) Expand the number of SAR representatives at Veteran’s Administration Medical Centers (VAMCs), Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCEs), by 20% annually until 100% representation is achieved by 12/31/2029.

Targets to achieve are 77 VAMCs with SAR representation by 12/31/2026, 92 VAMCs by 12/31/2027, 112 VAMCs by 12/31/2028.

2) Increase chapter-level USS Stark Memorial Report (Stark Report) submissions by 50% from the 2023 submission target of 250 (219 actual) to 375 by 2030. a. Increase chapter-level Stark Report submissions by 18 additional chapters to the previous year’s submission, each year. b. Prepare, deliver and post annual training on the Stark Report on SAR University by 3/31/2026 and annually thereafter.

3) Increase compatriot veteran recognition. a. Each state will establish a Veterans Committee and appoint a state Veterans Committee chairman by 6/30/2026. b. Identify and recognize compatriot veterans by state societies by 12/31/2026. c. 100% applicant identification of veteran status by state societies by 12/31/2027.

4) Establish Active Duty, Guard and Reserve individual and unit recognition programs. a. Each state society president will implement/ monitor a program in which returning MIA/POWs are honored by July 4, 2026.

5) Partner with local veteran’s organizations to sponsor a joint event for veterans by 12/31/2026. a. Appoint an SAR liaison officer to the American Legion by 12/31/2025. b. Appoint an SAR liaison officer to the Veterans of Foreign Wars by 12/31/2025.

6) Conduct at least one Joint Flag Retirement Ceremony with a local veteran’s group by 12/31/2026 and annually thereafter.

Strategic Goal #4: Educational Programs – Educate the public with an accurate understanding of our nation’s founding and history, and its importance today. [Historian General] Operational Objectives A. SAR Education shall establish a professionally recognized Education Center by 1/1/2028.

1) Shall be a recognized clearinghouse of American Revolution education materials by 1/1/2026.

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establishment of a Historian Advisory Council by 1/1/2026.

3) The SAR Education Center and Museum will be accredited (Bronze Level) by American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Standard and Excellence Programs for History Organizations (STEPS) by 1/1/2028.

4) A fundraising effort shall be established to raise funds for education programs by 1/1/2026.

5) Appoint state society education directors who will champion the SAR’s Education and Youth Awards programs with their local schools, achieving 80% society participation by 7/1/2026.

B. SAR Education Programs shall research, fund and establish the Virtual Education Center in 2028.

1) A fundraising effort shall be established to supplement funds to support the expansion of a virtual education infrastructure by 1/1/2026.

D. Communications and Marketing Committee will plan,

Strategic Goal #5: External Relations – Promote our public image as a patriotic, historical and educational service organization. [Secretary General]

Strategic Goal #6: Internal Operations – Provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to support members and staff in accomplishing our goals. [Treasurer General]

Operational Objectives A. Communications and Marketing Committee will research and implement a comprehensive public relations campaign by the end of 2028 with the goal of increasing name recognition.

1) Establish a Crisis Communication Policy and Plan by 3/31/2026.

2) Establish a Communication Policy and Plan by the end of 2027.

B. Create and fund a program, process and presentation booth package/traveling tool kit by July 2027.

1) Identify and solicit SAR participation with external organizations or entities where current participation is absent.

2) Leverage Patriot Research System (PRS) data with other external websites (e.g., Ancestry, FamilySearch) as a marketing tool.

3) Enhance interaction with business and civic groups in Louisville and at the chapter, state and national levels.

C. Continue to build relationships with other organizations, especially the C.A.R. and DAR, to enhance our common mission.

1) C.A.R.: a. Increase senior leadership by 5% by 2028. b. Increase transition to membership rate by 5% by 2028.

2) DAR: a. Increase and enhance SAR/DAR presences at each other’s respective meetings or activities with a goal of at least once per year per SAR chapter by the end of 2026.

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fund, and staff assets to promote and advertise the NSSAR utilizing social media by the end of 2027 with the goal of increasing name recognition.

1) Author a procedure for social media and public relations content for committees, programs, etc.

2) Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Research and understand the value, in dollars and member numbers, of each advertising modality.

3) Create a comprehensive inventory of society assets and establish a marketing strategy for each.

4) Create a comprehensive inventory of social media assets and establish a marketing strategy for each.

5) Integrate social media strategies with relevant committees’ goals and objectives.

6) Implement social media advertisements and communication programs.

Operational Objectives A. Develop a personnel plan for SAR HQ to support the membership needs as defined by the Strategic Plan 2035 by 2026 Spring Leadership.

1) Determine staffing needs based on priorities in operational plan.

2) Recruit best qualified personnel to fill staffing needs.

3) Review compensation annually based on performance and market comparisons.

4) Review and update job descriptions as needed.

5) Provide training tools and seminars for staff to improve skills.

B. Fund and digitize the member application process from submission to approval by 2027.

1) Standardize the application form.

2) Digitize supporting documents.

3) Marketing of online access to the PRS and supporting documentation for record copies.

C. Utilize the IT Special Purpose Operating Fund to pay for the internal operations IT projects listed above to supplement the Alexander Hamilton Fund annual distribution beginning in 2025.

1) Publicize and solicit donations to the IT Special Purpose Operating Fund.

D. Form a task force of relevant committees and staff to identify and prioritize IT projects by the end of 2025.

1) Communicate to members the amount of funds needed and project purpose and invite donations.

2) Provide progress updates on projects funded and completed.

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From the Desk of …

Brooks Lyles Treasurer General

Compatriots, I am honored to have been elected and to be serving as your Treasurer General. There are several things I’d like you to know about decisions made at Congress, our plans for 2025-26, the near-term financial objectives of the organization and our current financial situation. This recurring column in the SAR Magazine will be my opportunity to speak directly to the membership and to let you know how your dues and fees are being spent.

First, I’d like to assure you that I intend to continue the zero-based budgeting process—an approach where each year’s budget is built based on actual membership numbers rather than estimates—put in place by past TG Allen Greenly. It has proven effective in reducing our debt and reducing the need for large lines of credit, and we will continue that approach.

Oracle defines zero-based budgeting as “a budgeting technique in which all expenses must be justified for a new period or year starting from zero, versus starting with the previous budget and adjusting it as needed.”

For the SAR, this means our proposed budget for the next year is based on the actual membership numbers, as of January 1 of the current year—no estimates, no annual projected growth and no wishful thinking of supposed income, just facts. Using this conservative budgeting process, we should never overestimate our income or, in the worst-case scenario, find ourselves increasing our current deficit or having to extend our current line of credit.

We are learning how to live within our means, and we will continue to do so. If recruiting and retention trends continue upward and we exceed our projected income, we have surplus, which we can use to pay down our current debt, then apply the remainder to the most important items on our Unfunded Requirements List.

When we begin next year’s budget process, we start over again, potentially with higher membership numbers at our baseline. Chairman Ed Hoak and his Budget Committee are working closely with SAR Finance

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Director Megan Krebs on the 2026 Budget.

An Unfunded Requirements List, or UFR, is a prioritized list of things we want to do but cannot afford to do within the current operations budget. When income is exceeding programmed expenses, or when a donor drops money on the SAR, that windfall is applied to the top-ranked unfunded requirement. That item or program then comes off the list and the next one moves up.

Items on the UFR come from the SAR’s 5-Year Operational and 10-Year Strategic Plans. These plans constitute the SAR’s roadmap for the future. The plans developed by the Strategic Planning Committee are presented to National Leadership, then to the Trustees, for approval.

In effect, the goals and objectives identified in the operational plans, which are approved by your elected representative, the Trustees, become the funding priorities for how dues-generated income more than the requirements of the annual operating budget are spent.

At Congress, your delegates approved a change to Bylaw 24, Fund Management, Section 2, Investment Policy. The change removed the requirement for the George Washington Endowment Fund Board that 50 percent of their funds be invested in obligations of the U.S. Government or agencies of the U.S. Government.

The management of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization like the SAR can be confusing, even to longtime compatriots. I am working with Finance Committee Chairman Jim Klingler; the leaders of the Budget, Investment and Audit committees; and the SAR Foundation and George Washington Endowment Fund boards to develop an SAR Financial Report. This will become an annual report to members that shows where the money goes and how these various entities interact with and support each other and the SAR’s mission.

Transparency and fiscal discipline remain at the heart of our approach. Every dollar you contribute is accounted for with rigorous oversight, and each financial decision is guided by the principles laid out in our operational and strategic plans. We want every member to feel confident that resources are being directed judiciously, not only to sustain the core functions of SAR, but to enable innovation and growth where it matters most. By maintaining clear priorities and adhering to a zero-based budget, we preserve the financial health of our organization and safeguard its future for generations to come.

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From the Desk of …

Gary O. Green Genealogist General

It is approaching the end of the baseball season, and discussions during family gatherings or around the bar are supporting one player or another for Most Valuable Player. The discussion can be supported by statistics; however, there is also the “gut feel” for your personal pick.

We are also approaching the end of the calendar year in the SAR, and chapter presidents are ruminating about their choice for the Chapter Distinguished Service Medal.

Quite normally, the thought is to identify the fellow who has positively impacted the chapter the most during the past year. More than likely, that person has been attending every meeting and supporting the color guard at every event; truly, he is a valuable member of the chapter.

Since 1895, C.A.R. members and senior leaders have provided a bridge between the present and the past.

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I want to make the case for your chapter registrar as Most Valuable Player for the chapter. His effort to introduce a prospective new member to the SAR—by assisting in preparing an application for membership that will include one of his Patriot Ancestors—is the only first impression the prospective new member will have to the SAR. Your registrar is also making a personal connection that may last a lifetime by gathering information about the new member’s lineage and discussing the facts about each generation. Sometimes the facts are surprising but add a connection for the new member to his extended family.

Filling out the application takes knowledge and training; more than likely, the registrar completed the national, 11-hour Registrar Training program available through SAR University. He has implemented the 71-page Application Preparation Guide and has probably also glanced at the 30-page Genealogy Committee Policies; both are available on the Genealogy portion of the SAR website. He has communicated with other chapter registrars across the state society to ensure the applications he prepares are approval ready.

With that training, he has assisted in obtaining proper sources for each fact on the application and has coordinated with the prospective new member to get signatures and funds necessary to submit the application. He has “held the hand” of the applicant to make sure the applicant is aware of the progress of the approval of his application. He has periodically reviewed the Application Status Report on the Patriot Research System website. He more than likely invited the new member to each chapter meeting to get the newest applicant acquainted with current chapter members.

Has he been successful? Yes! From January to May this year, the society-wide approval rate for new member applications has reached 97.6% – quite an improvement from the 77% approval rating that we observed in 2022.

I ask for your support in giving a hug to your chapter registrar for me; he is the primary reason your chapter is growing. He is, indeed, your chapter’s Most Valuable Player.

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From the Desk of …

Keith A. Weissinger, MD Registrar General

Let’s start by clearing up a common area of confusion. You are familiar with the duties of your chapter and state registrars. They are usually the first point of contact for prospective members. They are also responsible for aiding in the research and completion of the membership application. However, at the national level these are the purview of the Genealogist General.

Briefly, the Registrar General “is responsible for the policies and procedures of the membership database of the NSSAR, serving as the primary official of the society responsible for the digitization, storage, preservation, and release of data to the public and members.” He works closely with the staff registrar and is responsible for duties generally performed by a secretary at the chapter and state levels.

In addition, the Registrar General is the liaison to the following committees: • Membership Committee o Military Affiliated Members Committee o Veterans Recognition Committee o Younger Member Committee • Veterans Committee o Operation Ancestor Search o Patriotic Outreach Committee

He coordinates with the various chairmen and participates in planning discussions. The Registrar General is essentially involved in “all things membership.”

Despite meticulous planning and execution, any plan has a high degree of failure without a definitive objective.

Our roadmap to success was recently adopted. The SAR Operational Plan 2030 is available for your review and it is highly recommended that you do.

The Registrar General’s purview in this plan is briefly summarized below: 1. Strategic Goal #1: People – Build an organization

and a culture that advances the mission and grows membership.

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a. Develop and implement a comprehensive

national online onboarding (website sign-in)

program by 2026. b. Increase membership retention to 95% by

2030. c. Establish a 3% annual net membership

growth by 2028. d. Attract, train, involve and retain members that aggressively grow our membership by 2030. i. Annual targets ii. Digital/paperless online membership application iii. New recruitment, retention and reinstatement tools and best practices iv. Training continuum (SAR University) v. Increase net number of chapters by 3% per year vi. Grow the number of Junior Members by 5% per year Some of these goals will be hard to achieve, but they focus our intention and illuminate our path. They also facilitate working together in a coordinated fashion.

Fortunately, some of these goals are already under way.

Progress reports will be forthcoming in future editions of The SAR Magazine.

Former Registrar General Tony Vets initiated a program to send a personal email to every prospective member upon approval of their application. This program was continued and improved by his successors. Rest assured these emails will continue to flow out to all new members, but the program is now expanded further.

Since the close of Congress, all new members will receive a personalized follow-up email at approximately six months inquiring about their SAR journey. This small dose of preventive medicine should help with our lessthan-optimal retention record. Chapter and state presidents may be contacted to assist with this program in specific cases.

This article is the first of a series. It is a deliberate effort to improve communication between the General Officers and the chapter members. We are intentionally working to bridge the gap, and we are inviting you to a two-way conversation. We need to know what you know, and you need to know what we know. We trust you will participate as we work for the betterment of our noble society.

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The 135th Annual National Congress

Congress Convenes in Uncasville, Conn.

July 12-18, 2025 President General (2006-07) Nathan E. White Jr. of Texas was attending his 30th consecutive Congress. He has attended 52 Leadership Meetings.

Other PGs in attendance included David N. Appleby,

Congress photos by Convention Photography Services

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he 135th Congress, hosted by the Connecticut SAR, drew more than 470 compatriots, guests and dignitaries to the Mohegan Sun Resort in Southeastern Connecticut.

Early arrivers enjoyed trips to either Fort Griswold/Norwichtown or the Mystic Seaport, but several stayed back for a town hall meeting to discuss numerous suggested bylaw changes. The Welcome Reception was held in the Earth Ballroom of the massive resort.

Following a modified schedule, the Memorial Service took place on Monday afternoon at the resort. The First Lady’s Tea followed the Memorial Service. On Monday afternoon, Zac Distel, curator and director of collections, presented a program on “Connecticut in the Revolution” and pertinent items from the SAR collection. The evening was topped off by the finals of the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration Contest.

The Tuesday morning opening session began with greetings from distinguished guests, the presentation of gifts, and reports from general officers and major committees. The Congress endorsed a unanimous vote of the Trustees to begin construction on the items needed for a “soft opening” of the NSSAR Education Center and Museum in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July 2026.

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Joseph W. Dooley, J. Michael Tomme Sr., Warren M. Alter, John “Jack” T. Manning, Davis L. Wright, C. Bruce Pickett and John L. Dodd.

FEES AND DUES UNCHANGED As required of Congress, the fees were adopted without change for 2025-26.

NEW OFFICERS ELECTED Running from the floor, Registrar General T. Brooks Lyles edged out Chancellor General Edmon McKinley for Treasurer General.

Genealogist General Gary O. Green survived a challenge from Gary R. Neal.

All other nominees advanced by acclamation, including President General Michael J. Elston Esq. (Virginia), Secretary General W. Allen Greenly (Georgia) and Chancellor General Peter Davenport (Virginia). Others elected were Registrar Keith A. Weissinger (Washington), incumbent Historian General Jeffrey D. Thomas (Virginia), Librarian General James E. Osbourn (Missouri), Surgeon General Joe R. Hammill (Oklahoma) and Chaplain General Christopher W. Grimes (North Carolina).

Named to PG Elston’s Executive Committee were President General (202324) John L. Dodd (California), Paul R. Callanan (Michigan), William D. Greaf (Virginia), Hans E. Jackson (New Top, the ring guard prepares to present George Washington’s ring at Hampshire) and Samuel P. Massey Jr. Congress; above, President General Darryl Addington installs Michael Elston (Texas). to the top post.

James W. Klingler of California was Congress approved a request to remove restrictions on elected president of the SAR Foundation, who can nominate someone for memorial memberships of and Historian General Thomas is vice president. Other the SAR. at-large members of the board include Dr. Sam Powell, Daniel L. McKelvie, and PGs Bruce Pickette and John L. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Dodd. PG Elston serves as the chairman of the board.

The business sessions of Congress extended to OTHER ACTIONS Thursday but concluded in time for trips to either the nearby Pequot Museum or the CTSSAR-owned War Congress approved a request to allow the George Office/Trumbull House Tour. For those not on the tours, Washington Endowment Fund to make investments Mark Olsen and Duff Wilson led presentations on Family without the requirement that 50 percent be in Tree Maker software. government-secured funds.

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The 135th Annual National Congress Sons of the American Revolution logo Artist/Date: Stephen Harrington/9-28-20 Type: Bodoni 72 Oldstyle Bold 274 pt., 30 pt., 13 pt., Helvetica Regular 24 pt.

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Clockwise from top left, President General Michael Elston and his daughter, Emily Elston, with the Washington crest ring shortly after his installation; Chairwoman Beth “Morning Deer” Regan and President General Darryl Addington dedicated a marker to the Mohegan warriors who died in the American Revolution; Vice Chair Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel and Elder Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum exchanged gifts with SAR dignitaries; Elder Bozsum with one of the commemorative Mohegan blankets presented.

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his year as First Lady, I will continue to raise awareness of the SAR Education Center and Museum, specifically its telling of the story of Gen. George Washington and the Newburgh “Washington Prevents a Military Dictatorship,” etching by Albert Sterner, Conspiracy, a plan by Continental Army 1932. Published in The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington, officers toward the end of the Revolutionary [M-5270/S] (MVLA), as it appears on mountvernon.org.

War to challenge the authority of Congress.

Many of the army’s officers were frustrated by Congress’ lack of attention to their pay and pensions, and As First Lady, I wish to raise funds for the Newburgh some considered acting against Congress directly and Conspiracy gallery in the museum, so that visitors can learn forcing it to meet their demands. Gen. Washington, about this important aspect of Washington’s leadership through his powerful leadership and an emotional address away from the battlefield. to the officers, defused the crisis and perhaps even averted If you wish to donate to this a military coup. project, please scan the QR code to This event was a critical moment in the lasting success donate online! of the Revolutionary War, and one that few people – By Julie Elston understand or appreciate.

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Society, Chapter and Individual Awards

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he following awards are presented to state societies, chapters and individuals for various categories listed in the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Official Handbook.

Texas – Athens, Freedom, Piney Woods, Robert Rankin; Virginia – Col. James Wood II, Fairfax Resolves, Gen. William Campbell, Sgt. Maj. John Champe; Washington – Fort Vancouver, George Rogers Clark, John Paul Jones, Seattle.

GOLD HENRY KNOX MEDALS – These compatriots

were awarded Gold Henry Knox Medals for their hard work on their respective 250th Anniversary events. First Continental Congress (Pennsylvania) – Kurt Winter, Steve Kopsick, Bill Baker and Fred Fonseca; and Fairfax Resolves (Virginia) – Jim Cordes, Forrest Crain, Tim Dioquino, Juris Kelley, David Meyer, David Peters, Jon Rymer and Darrin Schmidt.

THE PRESIDENT GENERAL’S EDUCATION OUTREACH STREAMER

The following awards are a continuing program to recognize chapters and their outreach education programming efforts. The requirement to receive the President General’s Education Outreach Streamer is for the compatriots of a chapter to do a certain number of new historical presentations or to present an existing presentation in a new venue or to a new audience.

State – Chapter(s) Alabama – Tennessee Valley; California – Sacramento; Colorado – Castle Rock, Mount Evans; Connecticut – Nathan Hale; Florida – Pensacola; Georgia – Blue Ridge Mountains, Brier Creek, Little River, Lyman Hall, Marshes of Glynn, Piedmont, Robert Forsyth; Kansas – Charles Robinson, Little Balkans; Kentucky – Capt. Virgil McCracken, Col. Daniel Boone, Col. Steven Trigg, Gov. Issac Shelby, Lafayette, Simon Kenton; Louisiana – Gen. Philemon Thomas, Oliver Pollock; Missouri – Sgt. Ariel Nims; Nebraska – Omaha; New Mexico – Gadsden; North Carolina – Battle of Kings Mountain, Catawba Valley, Col. Alexander Erwin, Colsons Mill, Mecklenburg, New Bern, Old North State, Salisbury; Ohio – Cincinnati, Hocking Valley, Northeastern Ohio, Richard Montgomery; Oklahoma – Norman, Oklahoma City; Oregon – Lewis and Clark; South Carolina – Henry Laurens; Tennessee – Isaac Shelby, Stones River;

THE OHANESIAN HISTORY PRESENTATIONS AWARD FOR CHAPTERS is presented to the

chapters, based upon membership, that collectively make the highest number of oral presentations on any aspect of the American Revolution to classes or school groups (K-12) in their respective geographic service area. (Cash Award) Chapters: 10-49 members: Gen. William Campbell Chapter, Virginia; 50-99 members: John Paul Jones Chapter, Washington; 100-199 members: Mount Evans Chapter, Colorado; 200 members and above: Cincinnati Chapter, Ohio.

C.A.R. ACTIVITY AWARD AND STREAMERS go to

the state societies that have documented their work with the Children of the American Revolution over the past year and have completed the filing process for entering for this award. Winners: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.

THE COUNCIL OF YOUTH PROGRAMS POSTER CONTEST – The following are those societies that

participated in the Americanism Poster Contest and received a participation streamer. Winners: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York (Empire State), Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

THE SGT. MOSES ADAMS MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL BROCHURE CONTEST – The following

are those societies that participated in the Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest and received a participation streamer. Winners: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, SAR MAGAZINE

Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York (Empire State), North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.

THE SAR YOUTH VIDEO CONTEST – This year saw the introduction of a new contest, the SAR Youth Video Contest. The following societies participated and will receive a streamer. Winners: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York (Empire State), Texas, Washington.

THE HAROLD L. PUTNAM AWARD goes to the state society chairman responsible for the winner of the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest. Winner: North Carolina.

THE EDWIN B. GRAHAM PLAQUE goes to the state

society sponsoring the winner of the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest. Winner: North Carolina.

THE JOSEPH S. RUMBAUGH HISTORICAL ORATIONS CONTEST – The following societies participated in the

Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Orations Contest and received a streamer. Winners: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York (Empire State), North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia.

THE JOHN C. HAUGHTON AWARD goes to the state

society sponsoring the winner of the Outstanding JROTC Cadet Contest. Winner: Utah.

The following societies participated in the Outstanding JROTC Cadet Contest and received a streamer. Winners: Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York (Empire State), North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington.

THE GEORGE S. AND STELLA M. KNIGHT AWARD goes to the state society sponsoring the winner of the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. Winner: Ohio.

The following societies participated in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest and received a participation streamer. Winners: Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York (Empire State), North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington.

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the state society sponsoring the winner of the Arthur M. King Eagle Scout Scholarship competition. Winner: Pennsylvania.

The following societies participated in the Arthur M. King Eagle Scout Scholarship competition and received a participation streamer. Winners: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, France, Georgia, Germany, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, International, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York (Empire State), North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

THE COUNCIL OF YOUTH PROGRAMS OUTSTANDING PARTICIPATION AWARD is presented annually at the

SAR Congress to the societies that have fulfilled the qualifications during the previous year. The qualifications are that each society must submit entries to at least six of the eight national youth contests. Winners: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New York (Empire State), North Carolina, Ohio, Texas.

THE THOMAS J. BOND JR. MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD goes to the compatriot to

present the best photograph depicting the spirit of patriotism. (Cash Award) Winner: Larry Josefowski, Caesar Rodney Chapter, Delaware; Honorable Mentions: Daniel Piedlow, California; Brian Bayliss, Virginia.

THE WINSTON C. WILLIAMS SAR MAGAZINE AWARD

goes to the compatriot or society that was the most cooperative in supplying usable magazine material.

Winner: T. Brooks Lyles Jr., North Carolina.

THE JENNINGS H. FLATHERS AWARD goes to the state society with fewer than 500 members with the best news publications. (Cash Award) No winner.

THE ELEANOR SMALLWOOD NIEBELL AWARD goes to

the state C.A.R. society and local C.A.R. society that have been judged to have the best newsletter by the guidelines set up by the N.S.C.A.R. (Cash Award) State Winner: Illinois C.A.R.; Local Society Winner: Patriots of Liberty Society, Georgia C.A.R. THE PAUL M. NIEBELL SR. AWARD goes to the state

society of 500 or more members with the best news publication with fewer than 10 pages. (Cash Award) No winner.

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state society of 500 or more members with the best news publication with more than 10 pages. (Cash Award) Winner: Palmetto Patriot, South Carolina, Thomas C. Hanson Sr., editor.

THE EUGENE C. McGUIRE AWARD goes to the state society enrolling the largest number of sons, grandsons and nephews of SAR and DAR members. Winner: Texas with 49; 2nd Place: Florida with 44.

THE CARL F. BESSENT AWARD goes to the editor of

THE DAR/SAR MEMBERSHIP AWARD – This award

the most outstandingchapter newsletter. (Cash Award) Single Sheet Winner: Rankin Register, Robert Rankin Chapter, Texas, Jerry Martin, editor; Honorable Mention: The Marshal, Robert Forsyth Chapter, Georgia, Emil Decker, editor.

Multiple Sheet Winner: Piedmont Piper, Georgia, Rick Reese III, editor; Honorable Mention: Liberty Gazette, Virginia, Chris Yohn, editor.

has been restructured to offer two groups of winners.

To the DAR state society with the highest number of submitted and approved SAR members. (Cash Award) Winner: North Carolina DAR with 135; 2nd Place: Texas DAR with 78; 3rd Place: Florida DAR with 58.

To the DAR state society with the highest percentage of recruiting approved SAR members when compared to the SAR state society’s membership.

(Cash Award) Winner: North Carolina DAR with 10.07 percent; 2nd Place: Oklahoma DAR with 8.55 percent; 3rd Place: Dakota Society DAR with 5.56 percent.

THE COL. STEWART BOONE McCARTY AWARD

goes to the compatriot who has best furthered the preservation of United States history and its traditional teachings in our schools. (Cash Award) Winner: D. Wayne Snodgrass, Castle Rock Chapter, Colorado.

THE MINNESOTA SOCIETY STEPHEN TAYLOR AWARD goes to the compatriot who, by his research

THE ARTHUR J. TREMBLE AWARD – 1776 TROPHY

goes to the state society that reinstated the largest number of dropped and resigned members. Winner: Texas with 280; 2nd Place (tie): Florida and Indiana with 119 each.

and writings, has made a distinguished contribution to the preservation of the history of the American Revolutionary era and its Patriots. Winner: President General (2009-10) Edward F. Butler, San Antonio Chapter, Texas.

society that enrolled the largest number of new members transferred from the C.A.R. Winners: Arizona, California and Florida with 3 each.

THE WILLIAM M. MELONE AWARD goes to the state

THE LEN YOUNG SMITH AWARD goes to the state

society which has the largest number of new and approved supplemental memberships. Winner: Texas with 62; 2nd Place: Tennessee with 55.

society that enrolled the largest number of new members under 40 years of age. Winner: Florida with 112; 2nd Place: California with 79.

THE MATTHEW SELLERS III AWARD goes to the Vice

THE OHIO AWARD goes to the state society that

President General who makes the best percentage over quota, based on last year’s membership results.

Winner: Pacific District with 17.11 percent, Perry Von Taylor; 2nd Place: North Central District with 15.42 percent, Christopher W. Moberg.

enrolled the highest percentage of new members under 30 years of age. Winner: Idaho with 50 percent; 2nd Place: Alaska with 45.45 percent.

THE WALTER G. STERLING AWARD goes to the state

THE COLORADO AWARD goes to the state society

with the highest percentage of increase in membership THE RICHARD H. THOMPSON JR. AWARD goes to among states with greater than 100 members. Winner: the society that, at year’s end, had the smallest number Oregon with 25.32 percent; 2nd Place: Nebraska with of members dropped from the rolls for non-payment of 15.32 percent. dues. Winners: Germany, International and Spain societies with zero drops.

THE TEXAS AWARD goes to the state society with the highest percentage of increase in membership among THE KENTUCKY CUP goes to the membership states with fewer than 100 members. Winner: Canada chairman of the state society that enrolled the with 18.37 percent; 2nd Place: International with 14.29 largest percentage of new members. Winner: Oregon percent. with 33.54 percent; 2nd Place: Alaska with 27.50 percent.

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society that enrolled the largest percentage of new members transferred from the C.A.R. Winner: Arizona with 6.82 percent; 2nd Place: Colorado with 2.63 percent.

THE ROBERT L. SONFIELD AWARD

goes to the state society with the largest numerical increase of members at the end of the membership year.

Winner: Indiana with 78; 2nd Place: Pennsylvania with 65.

Jonathan Paul of North Carolina was the winner of the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest. He is joined by Orations Chairman John H. “Jack” Bredenfoerder of Ohio, left, and President General Darryl Addington. For a complete list of Youth Award winners, visit https://education.sar.org/youth-awards.

THE SENATOR ROBERT A. TAFT AWARD goes to the state society that enrolled the largest

number of new members. Winner: Florida with 288; 2nd Place: Texas with 216.

THE LIBERTY MEDAL AWARDS – The Bronze Liberty

Medal is presented to those compatriots who have recruited 10 new members over a period of time. Those receiving additional Liberty Medals will receive Oak Leaf Cluster Awards, which are shown in parentheses. Please read through the names of those receiving this award from your society listed on page 16 of the awards pocket program.

Those who have received the Bronze Liberty Medal in a previous year and have recruited an additional 10 or more new members will receive Oak Leaf Cluster Awards. Please look through the list of compatriots on pages 16-18 of the pocket.

We have two additional levels of the Liberty Medal.

These levels represent sponsorship over time and are reached when a Liberty Medal recipient crosses both the threshold of his next Liberty Medal and the next level of the Liberty Medal.

The first category is the Silver Liberty Medal, and it is presented to those compatriots who, through their continued efforts, have crossed the next qualification for an Oak Leaf Cluster for the Liberty Medal and, over time, have passed the sponsorship number of 100 or more new compatriots in the SAR. The recipients are Duane E. Carter, Craig A. Crow, James L. Howard Jr., Bobbie A. Hulse and David M. Witter Jr. SUMMER 2025

The second category is the Gold Liberty Medal, presented to those compatriots who, through their continued efforts, have crossed the next qualification for an Oak Leaf Cluster for the Liberty Medal and, over time, have passed the sponsorship number of 200 or more new compatriots in the SAR. The recipients are Ronald E. Jones, John H. Moore and Gary R. Neal.

THE FLORENCE KENDALL AWARD

goes to the top three compatriots who recruited the largest number of new members for the past membership year. Winner (tie): Richard J. Rossin, Empire State (New York), and Timothy E. Ward, Ohio, with 57 new members each; 2nd Place: Harry L. Rinker, Florida, 50 new members; 3rd Place: Robert C. Meyer, New Jersey, 47 new members.

THE COLOR GUARDSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD goes

to the compatriot who is the best representative of color guards and the best example of service to the ideals of the Sons of the American Revolution by his service as a color guardsman. Winner: Scott G. Giltner, Kentucky.

THE GENERAL WILLIAM C. WESTMORLAND AWARD

goes to the outstanding SAR Veterans Volunteer for service to veterans. Winner: Michael G. Goode, Texas.

THE USS STARK MEMORIAL AWARD goes to the chapters and state society with the best record of service to veterans during the past year. Chapters with 10-49 members – Winner: Highlanders Chapter, Ohio; 50-99 members – Winner: New Bern Chapter, North Carolina; 100-199 members – Winner: Brevard Chapter, Florida; 200 members and above – Winner: Cincinnati Chapter, Ohio.

State Society with 15-999 members – Winner: Arizona; Honorable Mention: Oklahoma; 1,000-plus members.

Winner: Tennessee.

THE STATE VETERANS SERVICE AWARD goes the state

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Winners: Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming.

THE SYRACUSE AWARD goes to the state society with the highest number of new chapters. Winner: Missouri with two new chapters.

THE ROBERT B. VANCE AWAD goes to the state society and chapter that presents the best example of an SAR website during the year, based on established criteria. State Society Winner: Virginia; Chapter Winner: Naples Chapter, Florida.

THE HOWARD F. HORNE JR. AWARD goes to the society with the largest percentage increase of George Washington Fellows based on a percentage of total membership. (Cash Award) Winner: Idaho.

THE WALTER BUCHANAN MEEK AWARD goes to

the society that has recruited the highest number of “new” George Washington Fellows. (Cash Award) Winner: Florida.

THE FRANKLIN J. APPL AWARD goes to the chapter that has recruited the highest number of “new” George Washington Fellows. (Cash Award) Winner: Pensacola Chapter, Florida.

THE FRANKLIN FLYER AWARD AND STREAMER go

to the state society, based upon membership, with the largest recruitment of Friends of the Library as a percentage increase compared to the state society’s membership as of Dec. 31 of each year. (Cash Award) 15-199 Member Society Winner: Nebraska; 200-499 Member Society Winner: Iowa; 500-999 Member Society Winner: Washington; 1,000-Plus Member Society Winner: California.

THE REGISTRAR GENERAL’S AWARD FOR RETENTION – This award is presented to the three

state societies with the highest ranking within their size category for retention of members of the past five years. (Cash Award) Less than 100 Member Society Winner: Canada with 11.28 percent; 101-499 Member Society Winner: Oregon with 12.46 percent; More than 500 Member Society Winner: Michigan with 5.18 percent.

THE GENEALOGIST GENERAL’S AWARD – This

award is presented to the state societies with the

lowest percentages of pended applications for the year.

Winners: Canada, Oregon, Washington, West Virginia.

THE SAR HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD – This award is presented to either a state society or chapter that makes significant contributions to historic preservation related to the American Revolution, its Patriots and the heritage of our nation’s founding era.

Winner: Connecticut.

THE ADMIRAL WILLIAM R. FURLONG MEMORIAL AWARD AND STREAMERS go to the state societies

that have fulfilled the qualifications of awarding Flag Certificates during the previous year. Winners: Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Virginia, Washington.

Those societies that completed 100 percent involvement of their chapters in the Admiral William Furlong Memorial Award are receiving a special recognition this year with an additional certificate.

The recipient of this special award: Oklahoma.

THE U.S. FLAG RETIREMENT AWARD goes to the state society that had at least 50 percent of its chapters present for at least one NSSAR U.S. Flag Retirement Certificate to a person or organization that qualifies during the previous calendar year. Winners: Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Virginia.

THE LIBERTY BELL AMERICANISM AWARD AND STREAMER go to the chapter, based upon size, that

presents evidence of best implementing SAR resolutions and principles. 10-49 members – Winner: Gen. William Campbell, Virginia; 2nd Place: Col. Alexander Erwin, North Carolina; 3rd Place: Camp Charlotte, Ohio; 50-99 members – Winner: Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia; 2nd Place: New Bern, North Carolina; 3rd Place: Sgt. Maj. John Champe, Virginia; 100-199 members – Winner: Col. James Wood II, Virginia; 2nd Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; 3rd Place: Delaware Crossing, Kansas; 200-plus members – Winner: Cincinnati, Ohio; 2nd Place: George Washington, Virginia; 3rd Place: Tennessee Valley, Alabama.

THE ALLENE WILSON GROVES AWARD AND STREAMER go to the state society, based upon size,

that show evidence of best implementing SAR resolutions and principles. 1-199 members – Winner: New Hampshire; 2nd Place: Oregon; 3rd Place: Nebraska; 200-499 members – Winner: Washington; 2nd Place: Oklahoma; 3rd Place: Colorado; 500-999 SAR MAGAZINE

members – Winner: Maryland; 2nd Place: New Jersey; 3rd Place: Kansas; 1,000-plus members – Winner: Virginia; 2nd Place: North Carolina; 3rd Place: Georgia.

THE OFFICERS’ STREAMER AWARD goes to state societies

whose president and National Trustees have attended both preceding Trustees’ Meetings and the previous annual Congress. Winners: California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

Tennessee Valley Chapter, Alabama; 3rd Place: Philadelphia Continental Chapter, Pennsylvania State Societies: 15-199 members – Winner: Oregon; 2nd Place: Nebraska; 3rd Place: New Mexico; 200-499 members – Winner: Washington; 2nd Place: Oklahoma; 3rd Place: Colorado; 500-999 members – Winner: Michigan; 2nd Place: Missouri; 3rd Place: Louisiana; 1,000-plus members – Winner: Virginia; 2nd Place: North Carolina; 3rd Place: Texas.

THE PRESIDENT GENERAL’S CUP goes to the chapter, based upon size, that presents evidence of the most complete program of activities. Chapters: 10-49 members – and state society, based upon size, which shows evidence Winner: Gen. William Campbell Chapter, Virginia; 2nd of the most complete practice of implementing SAR Place: Col. Alexander Erwin Chapter, North Carolina; 3rd programs and resolutions. Chapters: 10-49 members – Place: Albemarle Chapter, North Carolina; 50-99 members Winner: Washingtonburg Chapter, Pennsylvania; 2nd – Winner: Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter, Georgia; 2nd Place: Sandhills Chapter, North Carolina; 3rd Place: Straits Place: Sgt. Maj. John Champe Chapter, Virginia; 3rd Place: Chapter, Michigan; 50-99 members – Winner: Cascade Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, Virginia; 100-199 members Centennial Chapter, Washington; 2nd Place: Big Sandy – Winner: Col. James Wood II Chapter, Virginia; 2nd Place: Chapter, Kentucky; 3rd Place: Miami Chapter, Florida; 100- Mecklenburg Chapter, North Carolina; 3rd Place: Delaware 199 members – Winner: Col. James Wood II Chapter, Crossing Chapter, Kansas; 200-plus members – Winner: Virginia; 2nd Place: Lafayette Chapter, Kentucky; 3rd Place: Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Virginia; 2nd Place: Mecklenburg Chapter, North Carolina; 200-plus members – Williamsburg Chapter, Virginia; 3rd Place: George Winner: George Washington Chapter, Virginia; 2nd Place: Washington Chapter, Virginia.

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S STATE SOCIETY AND CHAPTER ACTIVITIES COMPETITION AWARDS go to the chapter

GARY OWEN GREEN Candidate for Treasurer General National Society Service Genealogist General 2022-2026 Trustee/Alternate Trustee-North Carolina Society 2016-2018, 2021 Chair – Patriot Records Committee 2017-2022 Secretary - Council of State Presidents – 2015-2018 Nominating Committee 2017 Vice Chair – Genealogical Research Committee 2020-2022 Vice Chair – Information Technology Committee – Vance Award 2020-21 Vice Chair - Patriot Outreach Committee – 2016-2022 Veterans Recognition Committee; Americanism Committee; Operation Ancestor Search Committee; Color Guard Committee; Secretary - South Atlantic District; George Washington Fellow; SAR Life Member

SAR Awards Minuteman Class of 2022; Military Service; Patriot; Distinguished Service – Nat, State & Chapter Meritorious Service – Nat, District, State & Chapter Roger Sherman – State (OLC) & Chapter Henry Knox – Gold & Silver Silver Good Citizenship; Bronze Good Citizenship Council of State Presidents – Gold & Silver Liberty with 1OLC; Lafayette with >400 OLC Bronze & Silver Color Guard; Gold Color Guard – Nat CG of the year for 2019; Von Steuben Color Guard Patriot Grave Marking (2OLC)

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Education and Training Hobart College-BA, Math + Commission in USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training; 4000+ hours –T-37 & B-52 Troy State University – MS, Personnel Counseling Old Dominion University – MS, Education Professional Experience USAF Officer - 23 years Rank of Lt Colonel Sr Aerospace Science Instructor – AFJROTC – 19 years GOALS as Treasurer General Update Unfunded Requirements List Enforce SPOF management Execute the Internal Operations of the Operational Plan Endorsements may be sent to the Chairman of the Nominating Committee, PG Darryl S Addington cutterdoc@hotmail.com prior to 1 February 2026.

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he Minuteman Award is the NSSAR’s most prestigious award. The Executive Committee established the award in 1951. Only those compatriots who have made distinguished and exceptional contributions of service to the National Society may be recognized, and a recipient may receive the award only once.

The award was first presented at the 1952 National Congress in Houston to President General (1948) Benjamin H. Powell of Texas.

The award is given to a maximum of six recipients each year. To date, 443 compatriots have received the honor. Compatriots must attend the National Congress.

Prior to the ceremony, those Minutemen who have passed during this past year were remembered. They included: Presidents General Carl K. Hoffman (FL), Class of 1974, and Henry N. “Hank” McCarl (MA), Class of 2005; Robert K. Webb (OH), Class of 1989; Horace R. Jordan (AL) and Barrett L. McKown (MD), Class of 1995; I. Barnett Ellis (KS), Class of 2008; and Finlay J. Coles (WV), Class of 2017.

The ranking Minuteman Award in attendance, William T. Allgood (SC), represented the Class of 1995.

The Minuteman Class of 2024 The first honoree was JAY A. DELOACH of North Carolina, escorted by Paul Callanan, Minuteman Class of 2017.

Compatriot DeLoach has served the NSSAR as National Trustee, as the Alternate Trustee for the NCSSAR for two separate terms and as a member of the Nominating Committee. Compatriot DeLoach has served on the following committees: the Eagle Scout, the SAR, C.A.R. and Color Guard committees for six years each; the America 250th SAR and the ROTC/ JROTC/Service Academies committees for five years each; the Council of State Presidents for five years; the Congress Planning Committee for four years, serving as

the North Carolina Congress chairman; the Strategic Planning Committee for four years, serving as the vice-chair for a year and then as chairman for two years; the Membership Training Committee for three years, serving as chairman; the Education Committee for three Jay A. DeLoach years, serving as vicechair for two years; the Museum Board and the Education Center and Museum Construction Committee for two years each; the George Washington Endowment Fund Fundraising and the SAR Education Center and Museum committees for a year, serving as chairman of each; and the Youth Video Task Force, George Washington Endowment Fund Board and the Ethics Committee for one year each.

Compatriot DeLoach has sponsored 22 new members and assisted in the creation of three new chapters in North Carolina.

As chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee, Compatriot DeLoach revamped, refocused and expanded the five-year 2026 Operational Plan into the 2035 Strategic Plan presented at Congress.

Compatriot DeLoach has attended six Congresses and 10 National Leadership Meetings.

He is a George Washington Fellow and a contributor to the SAR Annual Conference on the American Revolution, the Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Fund, the JROTC Endowment Fund, the Museum Board, the Education Outreach Fund, the SAR Library Fund, the Youth Video Contest Fund and the SAR Education Center and Museum. He is also a member of the Founder’s Circle of the SAR Foundation.

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The next honoree was THOMAS J. JACKSON of the Texas Society, escorted by Nathan E. White Jr., Minuteman Class of 2006.

Compatriot Jackson has served the NSSAR as National Trustee for the TXSSAR for two separate terms, as the Alternate Trustee for TXSSAR for one term and as a member of the Nominating Committee.

Compatriot Jackson has served on the following committees: the Education Committee for nine years, Thomas J. Jackson serving as vice-chair for five of those years; the George Washington Endowment Fundraising Committee for seven years; the Council of State Presidents for seven years, serving as chairman for one year and vice-chair for two years; the Internal Audit and Public Relations committees for five years each; the Congress Planning Committee for four years; the Audit and Donation Compliance committees for three years each; the Communications and Marketing Committee for three years, serving as chairman for those three years; the Outreach to Schools Committee for two years, serving as chairman; and the George Washington Endowment Fund Board for one year.

Compatriot Jackson was instrumental in moving the Youth Protection Program forward and developing the curriculum for Youth Protection Training at all levels of the SAR. As chair of the Communications and Marketing Committee, he worked to update the Branding and Engagement Guide, created the Marketing Plan, updated the Social Media Guide, created the Social Media Roll-Out Plan and developed the Chapter Tool Kit to assist chapters in marketing and social media. He served as chairman of the host committee for the 2018 National Congress in Houston.

Compatriot Jackson has sponsored 101 new members and assisted in the creation of the Quanah Parker Chapter.

He has attended 12 Congresses and 23 National Leadership Meetings.

He is a George Washington Fellow and a contributor to the SAR Annual Conference on the American Revolution, the Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Fund, the George and Stella Knight Essay Fund, the Museum Board’s Special Purpose Fund, the Education Outreach Fund, the King’s College Campaign, the JROTC Endowment Fund, the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest, the Americanism Fund and the SAR Education Center and Museum.

The next honoree was DANIEL R. McKELVIE of the California Society, escorted by Darryl S. Addington, Minuteman Class of 2020.

Compatriot McKelvie has served the National Society as the president of the SAR Foundation, as an SAR Foundation Board member and as chairman of the SAR Foundation’s Capital Campaign. He has also served as National Alternate Trustee for the California Society.

Compatriot McKelvie has Daniel R. McKelvie served on the following committees: the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Orations Committee for eight years, serving as vice-chairman for five of those years; the Budget Committee for eight years, serving as vice-chairman for one year and chairman for three years; the American History Teacher Award Committee for six years; the Headquarters and Maintenance Committee for four years, serving as co-chairman for one year; the 2nd Floor Build-Out RFP Committee for four years, serving as chairman; the Investment Committee for three years; and the Education Center and Museum RFP Construction Committee for three years, serving as vice-chairman for two years.

Compatriot McKelvie was instrumental in moving the SAR Education Center and Museum project forward along with Chairman Warren Alter. Utilizing both his position on the SAR Foundation Board and as vice-chairman of the project, he was able to assist in acquiring a $5-million grant from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He also used construction expertise in reviewing the plans, then working to start swinging hammers on the project. He continues to oversee the details and phases of the project through completion.

Compatriot McKelvie is the first-line sponsor of seven new members. He has attended 10 Congresses and 13 National Leadership Meetings.

Compatriot McKelvie is a George Washington Fellow, a Friend of the Library and a contributor to the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest, the Americanism Fund, the SAR Annual Conference on the American Revolution, the Museum Board’s Special Purpose Fund and the SAR Education Center and Museum. He is also a member of the Founder’s Circle of the SAR Foundation.

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The next honoree was GREG OHANESIAN of the The next honoree was EDMOND H. McKINLEY of the South Carolina Society, escorted by W. Allen Greenly, Minuteman Class of 2023.

Alabama Society, escorted by Paul Callanan, Minuteman Compatriot Ohanesian has served the NSSAR as a Vice Class of 2017.

President General of the South Atlantic District. He has Compatriot McKinley also served as a National Trustee for three terms and has served the National Alternate Trustee for seven terms for the SCSSAR. Society as the Chancellor Compatriot Ohanesian has served on the following General for two terms and committees: the Legal Advisory Committee for 21 years, as a member of the serving as vice-chairman for two years and chairman for Executive Committee for three years; the Education three years.

Committee for 13 years; the He has served as a Bylaws, Rules and National Trustee Resolutions Committee for representing the Alabama 11 years; the DAR/C.A.R. Society and as an Alternate Liaison Committee for eight Trustee for two terms.

Edmond H. McKinley years as co-chair; the Compatriot McKinley has Historic Sites and served on the following committees: the Veterans Celebrations, Hospitality Committee for nine years; the Historic Sites and Celebrations Committee for six years; the Museum Board – and Music, and Veterans committees for six years Model Ships Sub-Committee for six years, serving as each; the old Patriots chairman; the 250th American Revolutionary War Outreach and Congress Committee for six years; the Museum Board for a total of Greg Ohanesian Planning committees for seven years, two as a non-voting member and five as a voting member; the George Washington Endowment Fund four years each; the Americanism, Color Guard and Ethics Board for four years, serving as chairman for three years; the committees for three years each; the American 225th SAR and the American 250th SAR committees for two years Legal Advisory Committee for seven years, serving as each; the Task Force to Determine Efficacy of SAR chairman for four years; the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations Foundation for one year; and the Governance and Committee for three years, serving as chairman for two Organization and Partners in Patriotism committees for years; the Council of State Presidents for two years; the Congress Review Committee for two years; and the Finance one year each.

Compatriot Ohanesian has created and endowed the Committee for one year.

Ohanesian History Presentation Award, presented to Compatriot McKinley assisted in the drafting of the chapters whose members collectively make the most Model Rules of Compatriot Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures and revisions to Bylaw 33 regarding procedures. presentations on any aspect of the American Revolution to In his role as chairman of the Museum Board – Model Ships classes or school groups in their respective geographic areas.

He is a first-line sponsor of five new members and Sub-Committee, he was instrumental in selecting the assisted in starting the General Francis Marion Chapter, model maker for the three ship models to be added to the serving as the secretary.

Education Center and Museum collection – the Bonhomme Compatriot Ohanesian has attended 15 Congresses and Richard, the Philadelphia, and the Turtle Submarine – and 42 National Leadership Meetings. following through on their creation and installation.

He is a George Washington Fellow, a Friend of the Compatriot McKinley is the first-line sponsor of 11 new Library Life Member and a contributor to the General members.

Operating Fund, assisting to offset budget shortfalls, and to He has attended eight Congresses and 17 National the SAR Education Center and Museum.

Leadership Meetings.

Compatriot McKinley is a George Washington Fellow, a PPPPP Friend of the Library Life Member and a contributor to the The final honoree was WILLIAM E. SHARP III of the Museum Board’s Special Purpose Fund and to the SAR Michigan Society, escorted by T. Rex Legler, Minuteman Education Center and Museum, by guaranteeing $100,000 Class of 2012. against a shortfall to begin construction. He is also an Compatriot Sharp has served the NSSAR as the Vice NSSAR Life Member.

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William E. Sharp III

President General of the Central District. He served as a Trustee and Alternate Trustee for the Indiana Society for two terms each. He was also an alternate for the Nominating Committee.

Compatriot Sharp has served on the following committees: the Color Guard Committee for 14 years; the Historic Sites and Celebrations Committee for 11 years, serving as vice-chair for one year and chairman for seven years; the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Orations Contest and Membership committees for nine years each; the Patriot Index-Graves Committee for six years; the Patriot Records Committee for five years, serving as vice-chair for two years; the Genealogy and Re-enactor and Living History committees for three years each; and the Information Technology Committee for a year.

Compatriot Sharp served as aidede-camp during President General Dooley’s term (2013-14). He represented President General Manning during his term as VicePresident General.

Compatriot Sharp is the first-line sponsor of 62 new members and assisted in the creation of the Duneland and Clifty Creek chapters of the INSSAR. He has attended 11 Congresses and 24 National Leadership Meetings.

He is a George Washington Fellow and a contributor to the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest, the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest and the SAR Education Center and Museum.

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o The SAR to Visit France o June 12 – Visit the Franco-American Museum; depart for St. Omer, the city where the American founding fathers were educated, especially brothers John, Daniel and Charles Carroll who signed the Declaration of Independence.

June 13 – Visit the site of Eperlecques (www.leblockhaus.com) in northern France to discover the technology of secret weapons; visit la Coupole, one of the most impressive historical vestiges of World War II in Europe.

June 14 – Depart for Caen; visit the Caen Memorial Museum (www.memorial-caen. com); ceremony in Colleville sur Mer Normandy American cemetery with wreath laying; visit Airborne Museum in Sainte Mere Eglise (www.airborne-museum.org).

June 15 – Visit Cité de la Mer, a site dedicated to the adventure of man and the sea (www.citedelamer.com).

June 16 – Visit Chateau de la Rouërie, owned by Colonel Armand.

June 17 – Visit old city of St. Malo, meeting with local authorities; visit the grave of Colonel Armand; visit Fort la Latte (www. lefortlalatte.com).

June 18 – Visit the city Brest, including the Museum of the Navy (www.museeChateau de la Rouërie, top, and Fort la Latte, above, just a couple of the marine.fr); visit St. Mathieu for a nice global scenic, historical stops on the tour. view of the area.

June 19 – Depart for Auray and Vannes; he France Society SAR celebrates its centennial in visit Pont Aven School, with a well-known panting from 2026 and has invited SAR members for a special tour Gauguin (www.museepotaven.fr); visit the city of Vannes. arranged by the society. The two-week tour runs June 20 – Depart for Puy du Fou, France’s most from June 11-23, and the deadline to register is Sept. 15. If famous theme park; reception and commemoration of the interested, contact the travel agency at denis.michaud@ centennial of France SAR. voyagesmichaud.fr.

June 21 – Return to the park; attend the show Le Noces Here is a quick look at the itinerary: de Feu. June 22 – Farewell dinner in Cercle de Union June 11 – Arrive at Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport; Interallée (www.union-interalliee.fr). reception and dinner at the hotel, Oceania Roissy.

June 23 – Breakfast and return to USA.

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From our former First Lady …

It is with heartfelt gratitude I announce that $155,000 was donated to my First Ladies Project for the SAR Education Center and Museum.

Thank you to everyone who made a generous donation.

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The NSSAR is leaving a wonderful legacy for generations to come with our beautiful complex in Louisville, Ky. Gratefully yours, Mary Addington First Lady (2024-25) SAR MAGAZINE

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e regret to He studied economics in announce the Madrid and Barcelona and passing of Spain studied history at the Sarbonne Society President, the Most in Paris. He was a businessman Excellent Francisco de Borbon y and banker in London, New Escasany, Duke of Seville, on York, Miami and Madrid. His May 20 in Madrid. A cousin of hobbies included sailing, polo King Felipe VI (both being and art. descended from King Carlos IV In 1973, he married Countess of Spain), he joined the Beatrice Wilhemine Paula von Wisconsin SAR in 2001 on the Hardenberg (1947-2020). They service of his Patriot Ancestor, had three children, including King Carlos III of Spain (1716Francisco de Paula Joaquin de Francisco de Borbon y Escasany, Duke of Seville, center.

88). On May 17, 2010, the Spain Borbon y Hardenberg (a Society was founded at St. George’s Anglican Church in member of the Spain Society).

Madrid, and Don Francisco was selected as the first In 1996, he was elected as the 48th Grand Master of the president, serving until his passing in 2025. He was buried Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of in the Sacramental de San Justo Cemetery in Madrid.

Jerusalem (Malta obedience). He was a commander of the Francisco de Paula Enrique de Borbon y Escasany was Order of Civil Merit, a knight of the Grand Cross of the born on Nov. 16, 1943, in Madrid. In 1968, Don Francisco Order of the Eagle of Georgia and the Seamless Tunic of became the 5th Duke of Seville, when his grandmother, Our Lord Jesus Christ, a senator of the Grand Badge of the Enriqueta de Borbon y Parade, passed away, and his father Order of Queen Tamara and president of the Corps of renounced his rights to the title.

Nobility of the Principality of Asturias.

The SAR Goes Behind Bars for Memorial Day

By Ben Findley

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had the privilege today of giving the keynote address for the Memorial Day ceremony at the Century (Fla.) Correctional Institution. They house about 1,500 inmates and have a Veterans’ Dorm Program of about 125 veterans incarcerated there in military-style dormitories. I was invited to speak when the wife of an incarcerated inmate contacted me. This caring and supportive wife said her husband was the commander of the Veterans Post there.

She was aware of my previous speaking at other veterans events and wanted me to speak with the veterans at the prison. I was enthralled about visiting, helping the inmates, and speaking there.

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inmates at the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp opened in 1988 in Pensacola at Saufley Field, but I learned that it will be demolished and permanently closed sometime in September 2025. The closing is part of a nationwide initiative by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Its about 500 inmates and 100 staff members will be relocated to other facilities. The closure is attributed to a combination of safety concerns, staffing shortages, aging infrastructure and the need to maximize resources. This facility and similar camps are built for the lowest-risk offenders with little or no fencing, but some have been the site of escapes and an influx of contraband.

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Odum. These programs include military-style regimens, Todd Chrisley and NFL running back Jamal Lewis have honor guards, flag-raising and retiring ceremonies, PTSD been incarcerated at Pensacola’s Prison Camp. counseling, job preparation classes, and classes addressing The Century prison is a different environment. The mental and emotional challenges faced by veterans. The inmates there have various criminal backgrounds, from prison also offers faith-based character and selfminor crimes to some life sentences for more serious improvement classes focusing on rehabilitation. Academic crimes. Each resident must education programs are qualify for placement in the offered, like adult basic Veterans’ Dorm based upon education (ABE), mandatory character, compliance with a literacy, GED preparation, disciplined structure, and no close management education, past disciplinary actions or and education for young associations with gang adults and youthful offenders. activities. The veterans The goal of these programs community there is is to encourage better recognized as one of the top behavior and create a more programs in the Florida structured environment to Ben Findley speaking at Century Correctional Institution. facilitate a smoother Department of Corrections. reintegration process after As chairman of our Veterans release. The dorm and lifestyle the veterans live in and Committee, I represented our SAR Chapter in Pensacola and was prepared to work with the veterans at Century, experience are structured similarly to military units, with listen to their community transition challenges and help inmates expected to maintain high standards of them. cleanliness, punctuality, detail-oriented behavior, resilience and discipline, in terms of adhering to rules and I was not afraid to be there, even though I mingled and regulations and taking responsibility for one’s actions, talked face-to-face with several inmates. The security was while fostering a sense of purpose, community and tight, and I was always accompanied by an officer and an patriotism. The military motif and emphasis in the administrator. The special alarm device they gave me to classroom are apparent: very organized, extremely clean wear was comforting. I was told if I felt threatened at any time in any way or was apprehensive about any situation, and orderly. to just press the button and many officers would quickly The Memorial Day Program the inmates organized and respond. I had no fear and was always safe. These delivered was truly outstanding, with much attention to disciplined, orderly, patriotic and sincerely friendly veteran honoring, recognizing and respecting our fallen veterans, prisoners are housed in a special dormitory. I don’t like the and to appreciating the sacrifices they made for our word “prisoners” applied to these folks, since they all were freedom, liberty, independence and American values. The orderly, warm, sociable, attentive, self-controlled, nonprogram handout the inmates designed was well aggressive, respectful and compliant individuals in all our organized, succinct and helpful, and their participation in discussions and associations. Several of them came up to the ceremony was outstanding. Their prayers were well me after my address, shook my hand, and offered composed and finely delivered, the presentation and congratulations, and we had friendly, two-way open retiring of colors was excellent, the testimonials conversations about their experiences. remembering our brethren were fine and moving, the solo I was invited back to teach some classes there to help singer was stellar, and the last roll call was touching. Not the veterans transition to their communities after their only were the floors and surroundings immaculate, release. As veterans, they are separate and distinct from especially given so many resident veterans, but their other inmates there because of their military training and positive attitudes, orderly and respectful behaviors, discipline. With my Air Force background, they knew I teamwork and honorable experiences were evident. I understood them and their situations and experiences. sincerely appreciated my entire experience giving the These individuals in the Veterans’ Dorm Program have a keynote address and interacting with the fine staff and military service background, and most have served inmates there. worldwide on deployments for our country.

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success and satisfaction. It was my honor and privilege to meet them, interact with them and give my presentation to possibly help them with my general suggestions and lessons from my stories. Since I learned some useful things myself, it was truly a win-win for all involved and most definitely a remarkable, respectful and honorable tribute to our fallen veteran heroes.

Vincit qui se vincit!

About Col. Ben Findley

Colonel Ben is retired, with 30 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, joint services weapons training, Special Ops duty at various bases and service as Reserve Provost for Air University. Ben is a

veteran of the Vietnam; Persian Gulf War; Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm and Operation Restore Hope in Somalia; Bosnian War; and Kosovo War. His doctorate is in business and education.

In 2023, Col. Ben was selected by the Florida governor and Cabinet for the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Veterans Foundation of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs and on the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Society Board as president.

In the SAR, Col. Ben is president of the Pensacola Chapter. He has been committed to the patriotic mission of the NSSAR for 59 years.

Ben serves as the chairman of the America250 Programs and is chairman of the Veterans Committee.

The Pacific District Meets in Vancouver

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n March 29, VPG Perry Taylor called to order a meeting of the Pacific District at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, Wash. This was a rekindling of the in-person gathering of societies from Alaska, Oregon and Washington SAR. There were 25 compatriots in attendance, including the Pacific District Color Guard.

A casual dinner was held the evening prior with a “compatriot mixer” in the VPG’s suite, where 19 district compatriots shared their SAR story.

The program for this meeting consisted of three leadership conference sessions conducted in round-table style. Session 1, “Chapter Leadership-Best Practices,” was moderated by Compatriots Dick Paul (President, CCC) and Dick Moody (President, GRC). Session 2, “Fueling the Americanism Report,” was led by Compatriot Viren Lemmer (WASSAR vice president). Session 3, “SAR-DAR

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Collaboration,” was moderated by Compatriot Paul Winter (president, Fort Vancouver) and Joel Simmons (OR SAR Color Guard commander). All three sessions were positively received, and many new ideas were exchanged.

As a bonus session, VPG Perry arranged an NSSAR General Officer Candidates Forum via ZOOM, a first-of-its-kind event in the Pacific District. Nine of the 13 General Officer candidates for Term 2025-26 participated.

The forum was well received by all and provided a great opportunity for our Pacific District compatriots to hear the ideas and platforms of this year’s General Officer candidates. All in all, the weekend was hailed as a great success, further confirming the need for our Pacific District compatriots to commit to such a gathering at least once a year. Comradery and unity reigned throughout the weekend, and we even learned a thing or two. Join us for the next one. Huzzah!

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On the Brink of Reaching Our Goal

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efore we get into the business of the Foundation, we need to thank Minuteman Dan McKelvie of California for his service as president. During his term, we moved the SAR Education Center and Museum project forward, and he was pivotal to the $5 million raised from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. While the process was teamwork at its best, he was an important member of the team.

The task of leading the Foundation now falls to James W. Klinger, also of California. He will serve as chief executive officer of the 10-member board, which includes the key members of the Executive Committee, Foundation Vice President Jeffrey D. Thomas of Virginia, two former Presidents General—C. Bruce Pickette and John L. Dodd—and at-large members Samuel C. Powell of North Carolina and McKelvie.

Many of you have participated in the 1776 Campaign, which was launched in 2015 to fund the SAR Education Center and Museum. Each $1,776 gift paid for 3 square feet of the project. We soon will end this campaign and the ordering the engraved quills for display in the museum. It is important that you check in with Brittany Austin at (502) 588-6153, as you may be on the cusp of moving up from one level to another. To be uniform, we need to order the quills together, so there will be no variation in the color of the various metals.

Together, we are on the brink of reaching our goal. In the month following Congress in Connecticut, we have raised more than $400,000. This includes an additional generous gift from Pennsylvania Compatriot Lanny Patten, which will place his name on the recreation of the Old North Bridge connected with “The Shot Heard ’Round the World.”

Clockwise from far left, interest in the Education Center and Museum continues to grow with visits by business leaders such as Compatriot Neal Harding, just right of the Liberty Bell, joined by PG Michael Elston (left), Greg Friend (second from left) and Larry Shapin (right); Interim Executive Director Phil Bloyd (left) meets with U.S. Rep. James Comer; Harding and Shapin visit the SAR Library; Kentucky State Rep. John Hodgson (left) with SAR Curator Zac Distel; and PG Elston with Harding and Friend in the Education Center’s preparation room.

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Do you own a business? If so, did you know you can sponsor the donor luncheon during the Spring and Fall Leadership meetings and Congress? Republic Financial, a Louisville-based insurance company, sponsored our most recent event, which allowed the company to reach our Society’s most benevolent members.

While several appeals are awaiting response, it’s not too late to have your name on the SAR Education Center and Museum.

Yes, naming rights remain.

SAR 1776 Campaign The SAR 1776 Campaign, started in 2015, recognizes donations in the amount of $1,776 and fractions or multiples thereof. The SAR has a story to tell, and your continued support will allow us to champion our rich heritage for all to appreciate by building The SAR Education Center and Museum.

o $10 SAR Member Lapel Pin

Please call me at (502) 315-1777 or visit www. sarfoundation. org today!

o $148 – Silver o $296 – Gold

Sons of Liberty Pin

o $1,184 Drafter Lapel Pin

o $1,776 Signer Lapel Pin

Wall-Mounted Quills Recognize Donations at the Levels of:

A CFC-APPROVED CHARITY

o $5,328 Bronze Quill

o $8,880 Silver Quill

o $17,760 Gold Quill

Partial donations are accepted leading to the categories above.

Total Donation Amount $ _________ or Total Pledge Amount $ _________ Name ___________________________ National SAR No. ________________ Address ___________________________ City ________________ State _____ Zip ____________ Telephone _________________ Email _________________ The SAR Foundation, Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Please Make Checks Payable to:

The SAR Foundation, Inc. 809 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202-2619

For Credit Card Donations:

Please Indicate: o Master Card

o Visa

o Discover

o AMEX

Amount $ ________ Name on Card _____________________________________ Card Number _______________________________________________________ Card Expiration Date ______ Signature _____________________Date ________ Please return this form to SAR Headquarters in the provided pre-paid envelope. This form can be printed online on the sar.org website under SAR Foundation/Ways to Give. Scan the QR Code at right to donate directly online. Contact Phil Bloyd at the SAR Foundation with any questions at 502-588-1777.

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The SAR is an approved charity for federal employees and retirees to contribute through the Combined Federal Campaign. The giving season is from Oct. 1, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026.

The CFC is the annual opportunity for members of the federal community to support charities they care about through monetary and volunteer contributions. It is an employee-focused, costefficient, federally regulated program aimed at raising the greatest amount possible for participating charities.

Charities apply each year to be included in the Charity List.

SAR compatriots may give directly to the SAR to support our programs or through the CFC.

o $592 Delegate Lapel Pin

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Selections Selectio ns

From the SAR Museum Collection

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By Zachary Distel, Curator & Director of Collections “That enormous Engine, fabricated by the British Parliament, for battering down all the Rights and Liberties of America, I mean the Stamp Act, has raised and spread, thro the whole Continent, a Spirit that will be recorded to our Honour, with all future Generations. In every Colony, from Georgia to New-Hampshire inclusively, the Stamp Distributors and Inspectors have been compelled, by the unconquerable Rage of the People, to renounce their offices..”

– Diary of John Adams Dec. 18, 1765

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ittle could John Adams have known how accurate his words were or the series of events in which he would participate in the following decades. As we look back from the 260th anniversary of the passing of the Stamp Act and the Stamp Act Congress, the first united action by the Colonies, it can be challenging to view these events from the perspective of those who experienced them rather than as the first of many revolutionary acts on the road to independence. In his diary, Adams revels in the united action of the Colonies and the power of the “unconquerable Rage of the People.” It would be nearly a

decade until the popular notion of independence took root, but in 1765, the Colonists organized to take bold steps to assert their rights as British subjects.

Earlier this year, the Library Committee acquired an original 1765 Stamp Act three-pence embossed stamp for “AMERICA.” This rare surviving example is evidence of the act that drew the “Rage of the People.” Passed on March 11, 1765, the Stamp Act was intended to help pay debts from the French and Indian War. Colonists opposed several provisions of the act, but especially that it was a direct tax passed without the consent of the Colonial legislatures. Delegates from nine Colonies met at the Stamp Act Congress in October 1765 to assert that Parliament did not have the right to tax the Colonies since they were not represented in that body. Colonial resistance helped convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act in March 1766, but soon after, the ministers passed the Declaratory Act asserting the authority of the King and Parliament over the Colonies. Due to the short tenure of the Stamp Act and the Colonists’ resistance to its implementation, examples of the “AMERICA” tax stamp are rare today.

The growing SAR Collection, including this significant Stamp Act stamp, supports all three components of the society’s mission: patriotic, historical and educational.

Thanks to a grant from America250KY, the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s 250th commission, the SAR Collection is now available online for members, researchers

The Artifact Donor Program was created to meet the goal of expanding the SAR Collection. A curated wish list of artifacts and documents that interpret the story of the American Revolution, from wig dusters to muskets, are sought and secured by reputable dealers and made available for purchase

Link to Wish List

and donation to the SAR. Whether you donate an object from your private collection or sponsor one through the Artifact Donor Program, you may specify the credit or in-memoriam line that you would like to appear in perpetuity anytime the object is exhibited or shown in educational programing. To participate or request a “Collection Highlights” presentation for your chapter or group, please contact SAR Curator Zachary Distel at zdistel@sar.org or Museum Board Chairman M. Kent Gregory, Ed. D., at drkentgregory@earthlink.net.

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and educators. You can access the online collection database by visiting www.education.sar.org, hovering your cursor over “Collections,” then clicking “SAR Collection Catalog” or by directly visiting sar. catalogaccess.com. Keyword and advanced search options are available to explore the collection. Please share this valuable resource with anyone who may be interested in objects, artifacts and documents of the American Revolution. Please share this resource with educators who may feature the collection in their curriculum or directly connect students with the primary source materials the SAR has made available.

To learn more, please do not hesitate to contact Rae Ann Sauer, director of education and outreach, at rsauer@sar.org or Zachary Distel, curator and director of collections, at zdistel@sar.org.

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Henry Knox Bookshelf Recommended new-release titles for your consideration, selected by members of the SAR History Committee.

Republic and Empire: Crisis, Revolution, and America’s Early Independence

by Trevor Burnard and Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy (Yale) ISBN 9780300280180, 320 pages (09/16/25) $35.

The American Revolution was a pivotal event in U.S. history and also a significant global occurrence. In 1776, the British Empire spanned colonies in India, Africa, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Canada, Ireland and Gibraltar. Half of these provinces were part of the rebellious American Colonies. This raises questions about Britain’s other subjects who did not rebel and why some felt so wronged as to seek independence.

Trevor Burnard and Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy argue that understanding the Revolution’s long-term causes requires a global perspective.

We the People: The History of the U.S. Constitution by Jill Lepore (Liveright) ISBN 978-1631496080, 720 pages, (09/16/25) $40.

From the best-selling author of These Truths: A History of the United States, We the People is a new history of the U.S. Constitution. Jill Lepore, Harvard professor of history and law, explores why the Constitution, one of the oldest and hardest to amend, has seen only 27 amendments ratified since 1789, and none since 1971. She challenges the Supreme Court’s interpretation and the idea of “originalism,” emphasizing the importance of amendments for America’s democracy. She argues the framers intended for the Constitution to be constantly improved, not preserved unchanged.

George Washington: His Quest for Honor and Fame by Peter Henriques (University of Virginia Press) ISBN 978-0813954189, 176 pages (09/23/25) $25.

This concise, compelling biography of George Washington examines the forces that drove him. What motivated him to become the leading figure of his era and to secure a lasting legacy as one of history’s great leaders? Peter Henriques, a Washington expert, explains how Washington had a desire to be seen, admired, honored and, above all, remembered. Even his decision, outlined in his last will and testament, to free the men and women he had enslaved was related to his wish to be seen as honorable after his death and posthumously protect his reputation.

War Without Mercy: Liberty or Death in the American Revolution by Mark Edward Lender and James Kirby Martin (Osprey) ISBN 978-1472872678, 288 pages (10/07/25) $32.

Drawing on vivid accounts, this book examines why the Revolutionary War evolved into a brutal, existential struggle. It shows that participants believed they had nothing to lose, fighting without regard for the rules of “civilized warfare.” The rallying cry “Liberty or Death” symbolized a conflict where restraint was rare.

Combatants accepted violence against persons and property to avoid political, cultural or physical eradication. Written by two respected historians of the Revolutionary War, War Without Mercy offers insight on the war’s brutality.

Books available at your library or wherever books are sold.

Book descriptions are marketing copy.

Henry Knox was a bookseller prior to joining the Continental Army and was known for recommending books to his fellow officers.

For more information, go to https://education.sar.org.

Genealogy Corner How to Correctly Enter Service Description and Proof of Service Fields on SAR Applications

By Denise F. Hall, Senior Genealogist, NSSAR The most common errors we see on applications are those involving service descriptions and proofs of service, and how they are entered; probably more than 90 percent are incorrectly stated.

Description of Service Toward the top of each application is a field where the Patriot’s name is to be entered. Enter only his or her name; do not include a title or rank before the name. Following the name is a field to enter a description of service, preceded by: “who assisted in establishing American Independence while acting in the capacity of.” This field is where the service being claimed for that Patriot is to be entered. No DAR or SAR national numbers or Patriot numbers belong in this field. Simply state the service. When genealogy staff members approve applications, they write abbreviations for service and the categories that service fits into in a space above the Patriot section toward the top of the application.

Those abbreviations do not belong in the description of service, since they are not unique to any one Patriot, but may help separate Patriots of the same name when our genealogists search for documentation files previously submitted.

Examples: Private, Capts Purvis, Jones, 5th regiment, NY. (The abbreviation we write on the app would be Pvt NY.) Member, Committee of Safety; Paid supply tax 1782; Took Oath of Allegiance; Juror. VA (The abbreviations for this Patriot’s service would be PS CS VA, because the first three are patriotic service and the last, civil service.) Do not enter the terms “patriotic service,” “civil service” or “military service” in the description of service field, since those are categories of service and not the actual service having been performed.

Please avoid entering entire paragraphs enumerating every detail of a Patriot’s service. For instance, when service is taken from a book like Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors, there is no need to copy and paste entire paragraphs outlining every movement that soldier made.

Take a hint from DAR record copies, if using for proof.

The most current description of service and proof of service, as well as the Patriot’s identifying data (date and place of birth and death) will be stated on the cover page of those record copies. Use that data, rather than the data for the Patriot’s generation and service description/proofs on that record copy, because that data may have been updated since that application was approved. DAR never makes changes on previously approved applications; changes are only reflected on that cover page. By “cover page,” I refer to the SUMMER 2025

page that replaces the actual first page of a DAR application that contains the contact information for that member, which DAR redacts when issuing a record copy. There is no need to submit (or print) the page that precedes every record copy ordered.

Proof of Service The field for proof of service differs on the electronic application when compared to the older PDF and Word versions. On the electronic version, this field is directly below the description of service field; on the older versions, it is on the second page following the references (for lineage) section, and reads: “References to Ancestor’s Revolutionary War Service,” which is a bit confusing. Some applicants interpret that as a space where the description of service is to be entered, but on all applications, this field is for entering the actual sources from which the service was derived (proven). [Note: Service cannot be proven by family genealogies or biographical articles in county histories or in newspaper articles written decades or even centuries later; proofs must be derived from authoritative, record-of-the-day sources. Service also cannot be taken from DAR or SAR lineage books or any other compilations derived from applications.] Again, if using a DAR application for the proof of service, use the proof stated on the cover page. If no DAR applications have been approved on the Patriot in the years since DAR began stating this on the cover page, it won’t appear there, so use what is stated on the last page of that record copy.

If proof of service is taken from a previously approved SAR application, there is no need to reference that member’s national number; simply state the actual proof of service.

That national number will already be cited in the lineage reference section. If that earlier application only states another SAR number or does not state any actual proof of service in that field, that proof will need to be determined, submitted and entered in this field.

If proof of service is taken from a DAR application, state: “DAR# 123456 cites …” The same holds true if a previously approved DAR application was used to prove a previously approved SAR application.

Example: DAR# 876996 cites Roberts, NY in the Revolution, pp 144, 247, 249.

If more than one source is used to prove service, place a semicolon (;) between each source listed.

As with all the tips discussed in Genealogy Corner, we offer these instructions to speed up the review process and hopefully decrease turnaround time in the process!

Please email me at dhall@sar.org with any questions about this article.

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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

CALIFORNIA SAR

Cheaha Chapter

Redwood Empire Chapter

In April, Mark Hubbs presented a program on “Revolutionary Weapons.” Afterward, Hubbs was given an NSSAR Challenge Coin by Chapter Vice President Ron Burson and Chapter President Eric Sloughfy.

Past President Bill Van Valkenburg and Color Guard Commander Bill Nay, in his Continental Marine uniform, presented “Decade of the American Revolution,” for the fifthgrade classes at Sequoia Elementary School in Santa Rosa. Compatriot Nay presented the CASSAR Coin to teachers Chelsea Borell and Sarah Peterson, right.

Gen. Galvez Chapter In June, the SAR and DAR held a flag ceremony and had a pavilion display at Orange Beach at the Wharf. The display and ceremonies commemorated two epic events in American history. On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress authorized the raising of a national American Army composed of soldiers from all 13 Colonies and called it the Continental Army, with George Washington as commander in chief. The Continental Army was the first national institution of the United States.

On June 17, 1775, 2,300 British troops assaulted the defense positions of 3,500 Americans at the base of Bunker Hill on the Charlestown Peninsula next to Boston. After two bloody attacks failed, a third British attack forced the Americans to withdraw, as they ran out of ammunition. The battle was a disaster for the British, with more than 1,000 casualties, almost half of the assault forces, while the total number of Colonial casualties was 400. In one afternoon, the British Army lost a quarter its officers deployed to North America. The fight was a huge morale boost for the American cause, as it proved the Colonials could improvise and effectively fight the world’s most powerful empire.

COLORADO SAR The Mount Evans Chapter Color Guard participated in the Memorial Day ceremony co-sponsored by American Legion Post 2001. The Mountain Rendezvous DAR Chapter, which co-sponsored the event, handed out poppies, a Memorial Day custom since World War I. The Post 2001 Honor Guard posted colors, and the SAR fired a musket salute as a wreath was laid honoring the dead from all wars, below.

ARIZONA SAR Tucson Chapter On April 26, the chapter held its annual Law Enforcement Awards breakfast with 16 honorees.

This awards ceremony is one of the country’s largest, due to its unique location. The chapter was honored by the presence of President General (2017-18) Warren Alter and his wife, Nancy. PG Alter is a retired Pima County Sheriff’s Department chief. There were 120 attendees.

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Registrar Stuart Rice and Secretary/Treasurer Don Kellogg were elected.

Below, Dakota Society member Bobby Joe Holman received the War Service Medal and Vietnam Bar. From left, Caleb Dustman, Stuart Rice, Bobby Joe Holman, Don Kellogg and James Clement.

CONNECTICUT SAR In April, the society commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Lexington Alarm with a grave-marking ceremony at Woodstock Hill Cemetery for five Patriots who served in the 11th Regiment of Connecticut Militia and answered the alarm in April of 1775. The 11th Regiment was composed of companies from Woodstock, Pomfret and Killingly, Conn., and it was Israel Putnam’s hometown militia regiment, where he served as its lieutenant colonel prior to the Revolution. The event also marked the 30th anniversary of the 11th Connecticut Regiment Living History/Color Guard Unit of the Gen. Israel Putnam Branch, a detachment of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR. The Patriots honored were Gen. Samuel McClellan, Capt.

Benjamin Lyon Sr., Capt. Ephraim Manning II, Doctor David Holmes Jr. and Private John Flynn.

Following the grave-marking ceremony, the society held an SAR 250 Liberty Tree dedication in honor of McClellan of Woodstock. In April 1775, McClellan led the Troop of Horse of the 11th Connecticut Regiment that answered the Lexington Alarm. Around 4,000 men answered the alarm, including 184 men from Woodstock, following the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. The 11th Connecticut Regiment’s commander, Col. Ebenezer Williams, stated on April 20, 1775, “that it will be expedient for every man to go who is fit and willing.”

CTSSAR dedicated a “Jefferson” elm Liberty Tree on South Woodstock Common. McClellan’s wife planted “The McClellan Elms” to commemorate his departure for Cambridge in April 1775, and the CTSSAR planted an elm tree 250 years later on the same South Woodstock Common in his honor in front of his historic house, above.

On April 19, the Line marched in both the morning Concord Patriots’ Day 250 Parade and the afternoon Lexington Patriots’ Day 250 Parade in Massachusetts in commemoration of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”

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DELAWARE SAR Caesar Rodney Chapter The chapter held a Patriot grave marking in Dover for Dr. Charles Ridgely, Esq., a doctor and lawmaker before and during the Revolution, for his service on the Boston Relief Committee and as a delegate to the State Constitutional Convention in 1776.

Attending were some of his direct descendants, a number of whom attend the church that Dr. Ridgely is buried alongside. Also attending were two young gentlemen in Colonial garb who have become part of our regular events: Owen McKinney and James Guo. Family members present were Daniel Shephard Ridgely and Nathan Charles Ridgely, both fifth great-grandsons of the Patriot, and John Henry Ridgely, Justice Henry Dupont Ridgely and Nicholas Ridgely, fourth great-grandsons.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SAR Guests at April’s DCSSAR Awards Banquet and Installation of Officers at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va., were ecstatic about the arrival of 96-yearold DCSAR life member Peter Dixon. A member since Feb. 29, 1960, Dixon served as DCSSAR president in 1977-78 and Vice President General 1998-99. He was awarded the Minuteman Medal in 1999. Peter may well be SAR’s oldest “active” member.

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President Geoffrey Newman, DCSAR lifetime member Peter Dixon and DCSAR Past President Brock Bierman.

Special guests were introduced by DCSSAR President Brock Bierman.

After dinner, Dixon was the recipient of the DCSSAR Honor in Service Cross, expressing esteem for those who perform acts of benefit beyond themselves and, in this case, for service to DCSSAR. The guest presenter was Alfred D. Hagen. Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Hagen spent his formative years as a wildcat carpentry contractor roaming the Alaskan frontier. In the late 1970s, he traveled to Alaska to find employment on the Oil Pipeline Project. Hagen attended the University of Alaska and worked as a carpenter on the weekends. Through this journey, Hagen learned about the construction industry from the ground up. When he moved back to Bucks County (Pa.) in 1979, Hagen continued working as a carpentry contractor.

SAR Secretary General Mike Elston administered the oath to the recently elected DCSSAR officers. The gavel was presented to President Geoffrey L. Newman, who received the DCSAR presidential badge and ribbon from Bierman.

FLORIDA SAR St. Augustine Chapter In February, the chapter held its Liberty Tree dedication at the Oldest House Museum, St. Augustine, below. With

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the collaboration of the Maria Jefferson Chapter, DAR, and the St. Augustine Historical Society, this ceremony became a first for the nation’s oldest city. The tree chosen was a 175-year-old indigenous Florida live oak located within the gardens of the Oldest House.

In attendance were several notables, including George and Martha Washington (Bill and Clara Elder, respectively). An added attraction featured the George Washington Field and Staff Tent. The Florida Society of Liberty Brigade presented the colors with 14 guardsmen. A granite marker was installed at the tree’s base bearing the inscription to commemorate the dedication, ensuring the story of the Liberty Tree endures for generations.

In May, the chapter presented Sea Cadet Petty Officer 2 Daniel Kaldaru with the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal at the annual St. Augustine Sea Cadet Battalion Graduation and Awards Ceremony for his high level in citizenship.

St. Petersburg Chapter At the March 15 meeting, the speaker was Past Chapter President Doug Maddox, who spoke about Bay Pines National Cemetery. The chapter was given the Partners in Patriotism Award and a certificate of appreciation for sponsoring the George Washington Dinner held at the Yacht Club on Feb. 22.

On April 12, our speaker was Richard Jordan, a member of the Nobel Prize Nomination Committee.

In May, Lt. Col. Kevin Miller (Ret.), head of the Northeast High School JROTC, spoke. He brought Cadets Alexa Rose and Kristina Sytsevich, who discussed their JROTC experiences.

GEORGIA SAR Gen. Lafayette, below, center (portrayed by by Charles Wissinger), was greeted by the Georgia Color Guard Militia and Skunk Brigade upon his arrival in Savannah to celebrate the 200th anniversary of his 1825 tour. Thanks to Caleb Kinard, right, drummer; Dan McMicheal, Steve Burke, Dess Smith, Lee Herrin, Alton Reynolds and John

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Trussell for their support of the event, viewed by hundreds of Savannah citizens. The brass band from Fort Stewart provided music for the celebration.

PPP Gen. Lafayette observed as the Georgia Militia, under the command of Scott Collins, fired a threeround volley to honor Lafayette’s visit to Meadow Garden and Georgia on March 23.

Special thanks to Steve Burke, Lee Herron, Alton Reynolds, Gary Mason, Ruskin Powell, Don McCarty, Tom Jacques, Ray Crumbley and the Skunk Brigade and Militia for their support of these events.

ILLINOIS SAR Lewis and Clark Chapter On behalf of the chapter, Compatriot Brett Manis II presented the SAR JROTC Outstanding Cadet Medal for 2025 to O’Fallon Township High School AFJROTC Cadet Major Kyra Gallagher, right.

in Old Shawneetown, Ill. The parade started with three volleys from the Chapter Color Guard. After the parade, members were able to view the sword that Gen. Lafayette gave to the Kaskaskia Masonic Lodge 200 years ago.

The chapter has planted 16 Liberty Trees, one in each county the Long Knives Chapter serves.

INDIANA SAR In March, the INSSAR and NSSAR hosted a joint Patriot grave marking in Charlestown. Guardsmen from nine states helped to honor John Armstrong. The color guard was led by National Commander Scott Collins.

President General Daryl Addington brought greetings, and two Vice Presidents General joined four state presidents to make the event memorable.

SAR Museum Curator Zac Distel discussed Armstrong’s personal effects, which will be part of the museum’s collection once it opens. Several of the artifacts were on display at the Galt House during Spring Leadership.

Armstrong descendant Ellen Denning Smith presented the Patriot’s in-depth biography.

IOWA SAR Compatriot Mike Rowley, representing the Central Iowa Chapter and IOSSAR, took part in the Iowa National Guard Camp Dodge Commandery Retreat on May 22.

Soldiers of each era from the Revolutionary War to present day were represented, below.

Long Knives Chapter The first half of 2025 was busy. Jena Copher, below, was awarded the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal for her commitment and dedication to serving our veterans at the Marion Veterans Hospital in Marion, Ill. The chapter continued its longstanding service to help local veterans by donating to the Southern Illinois Honor Flight.

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Chestertown Tea Party Festival Parade on May 24 for the second year in a row. Four C.A.R. members also marched.

The SAR manned a booth, distributed literature about the SAR and DAR, and identified several new prospective members.

The Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter honored Turner Bynum (P-126911) with the placement of a Patriot Memorial Marker in the Old Rapides Cemetery in Pineville, La. This event was held in observance of the SAR America250 celebration by the LASSAR and attended by multiple compatriots from across Louisiana.

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Oliver Pollack Chapter The 2025 Memorial Day Avenue of Flags, above, hosted by the Oliver Pollock Chapter in Lake Charles, displayed 1,233 veteran casket flags and numerous specialty flags, including a 48-star flag and a 15-star flag. The chapter hosts the biannual event every Memorial and Veterans Day at the Orange Grove Cemetery. The chapter also planted Louisiana’s first Liberty Tree at the cemetery.

MAINE SAR The MESSAR held its state meeting in Waterville in May, where Roy Caron of the Friends of Fort Halifax gave a talk on the fort, located on the nearby Kennebec River.

Following lunch, the society was invited to tour the Asa Reddington House Museum by Waterville Historical Society President Jessica Couture. Asa Reddington was a member of Gen. George Washington’s color guard.

MARYLAND SAR Col. Tench Tilghman Chapter More than 15 members, associates and prospective members marched in the From left, SAR Associate Rick Cullota, Compatriots Dr. Warren Tewes and Dr. Conway Gregory and Native American Drew Shuptar.

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In June, the chapter held a 250th Anniversary event honoring Col. John Eager Howard at Grey Rock Mansion, his ancestral homestead, above. Author John Beakes offered a brief but engaging history of Col. Howard’s contributions to the fight for independence.

MISSISSIPPI SAR Dr. Joseph Warren Chapter At the October chapter meeting in Vicksburg, the featured speaker was the Marquis de Lafayette, portrayed

by Compatriot Jerry Lilly of Oxford.

Lilly was dressed in period costume and spoke with a French accent. The public event was attended by members of the local SAR and DAR chapters.

MISSOURI SAR Independence Chapter Chapter Past President Stephen Sullins presented PO3 Gavin Napier an NSSAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal as part of the Harry S Truman Sea Cadet Recognition Ceremony. Napier was recognized for his exceptional From left, Denise Litewski, Stephen Sullins, PO3 Gavin Napier, Christine leadership by Napier, Christopher Napier and Commanding Lt. Carey Monaghan.

Officer Denise Litewski and Executive Officer Lt. Carey Monaghan. He was accompanied by his parents, Christopher and Christine Napier.

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The commoration of the anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth.

NEW JERSEY SAR In June, the NJSSAR held its annual meeting aboard the battleship USS New Jersey, the most decorated battleship in U.S. Navy history. President Chris Sands and NJSSAR officers conducted the society’s business meeting after the colors were posted by Color Guard Commander Ed Gidden and an eight-member detail.

The USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship, was launched on the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor and saw action in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Middle East in the 1980s.

Spring is busy with five major battle anniversaries. This year’s schedule included a spring muster, monument and sign dedications and the first annual meeting of the society to be held aboard the USS New Jersey.

On April 12, the NJSSAR Color Guard conducted a wreath laying to commemorate the Battle of Bound Brook, fought April 13, 1777, in Bound Brook, N.J. This year marked the battle’s first commemoration as a National SAR Event.

NJSSAR Color Guard Commander Ed Glidden led a detail consisting of Gary Beauregard, Roger Williams, Rob Schulte, Peter Moller, Richard Serfass, Ken McGill, Dave Tinker, Frank Hadley and Tom Damico.

On April 13, 1777, a four-column force of 4,000 British Crown troops led by Lord Charles Cornwallis attacked a small American garrison of about 500 commanded by Gen. Benjamin Lincoln in the town of Bound Brook. The objective: capture the garrison and provisions. An advance column led by Hessian Jaeger scouts attacked too soon, spoiling the coordinated surprise attack, and were pinned down by Colonial soldiers who put up a spirited resistance at the Old Stone Arch Bridge. The skirmish bought precious time for the bulk of the American force in Bound Brook as British forces poured into the area. When a second column of 1,000 British soldiers attacked, the Colonists successfully retreated, escaping the trap.

The Rev. James Caldwell and his wife, Hannah, were two important Revolutionary War figures in New Jersey.

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cemetery of the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth. The “Fighting Parson” was known for his fiery pro-Revolution sermons that helped recruit men to the cause. When Hannah was killed in the Battle of Connecticut Farms in 1780, her martyrdom further inspired patriotism at a time when Americans had grown weary after years of fighting.

The next day, the color guard joined in the dedication of a new historical and educational sign in Milburn, N.J., also honoring the Battles of Springfield and Connecticut Farms. The sign was designed and installed by the nonprofit Forgotten Victory Trail, which dedicates itself to establishing monuments and signs that preserve the memory of the battles, which is quite a challenge in a heavily developed area such as northeast New Jersey.

Commemorating of the 247th Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth SAR Color Guardsmen from five states performed a wreath laying at Battle of Monmouth Weekend, June 28, at the State Park. Wreaths were placed by the NJSSAR, NJDAR and the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey, honoring all who fought in the battle on June 28, 1778. It was Gen. Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the drillmaster of Valley Forge, whose diligence and instruction helped turn the Continental Army into the disciplined and powerful force. The benefits of that training, imparted during the 1777-78 winter encampment at Valley Forge, were first seen on a major scale at Monmouth. Chapter President Jake Rue organized the ceremony.

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NJSSAR, represented by NJSSAR President Chris Sands, a color guard member and president of the West Fields Chapter—which contains both Springfield and the town of Union, formerly known as Connecticut Farms—Color Guard Commander Ed Glidden and Adjutant Jay Hershey, former president of the West Fields Chapter.

It was on the steps of First NSSAR Vice Commander Robert Meyer (center, yellow jacket) commanded the Presbyterian, squarely on the site of the color guard at the Green-Wood Cemetery event.

Battle of Springfield, that the immortal Commander Robert Meyer comanded the color guard, “Fighting Parson” Rev. James Caldwell consisted of Battle of Brooklyn compatriots, associated uttered the famous words, “Give ’em Watts, boys!” while re-enactors, Boy Scouts and JROTC of Brooklyn and led tearing pages from hymnals to be used as wadding for the the crowd numbering nearly 100 to the cemetery chapel. guns.

The program was led by Chapter President David Nelson.

The Battles of Connecticut Farms and Springfield were Wreaths were laid by state and local ESSSAR officers, and fought in neighboring towns two weeks apart. the DAR, C.A.R., New York SR, American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. Also represented was the Society of The Battle of the Short Hills 248th Anniversary Old Brooklynites.

Commemoration A 250th Liberty Elm was dedicated on the spot where Huntington’s 17th Continentals made the final stand of On June 26, the NJSSAR Color Guard helped honor the battle, cut off from the main retreat of Stirling’s Brigade.

248th anniversary of the Battle of the Short Hills, fought A second marker was dedicated at the Rawley American June 26, 1777. The ceremony took place in Edison, N.J., in a preserved part of the battlefield now designated as Oak Tree Legion Post 1636 in Gowanus. The event was organized by Compatriots Nelson and Gary Lane. Meyer, Nelson, Brian Pond Historic Park. The NJSSAR Color Guard was led by Ante, Norm Goben, Gene Hough and David Peters served Adjutant Jay Hershey and joined by SAR National Trustee as color guard.

Peter Moller and fellow NJSSAR Color Guard members Frank Hadley, David Nelson and Robert Anderson.

Buffalo Chapter Walter Stochel of the Metuchen-Scotch Plains In June, the chapter joined with the Western New York Historical Society gave a short talk about the battle. The Masons for a wreath laying at Buffalo’s George Washington event was televised locally.

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Chuck Schwam, executive director of the American NEW MEXICO SAR Friends of Gadsden Chapter Lafayette, was The chapter color guard posted the colors for a present, as was naturalization ceremony held in Las Cruces, where Compatriot 199 applicants from 20 countries were sworn in as Andrew Peirce new citizens. One new citizen was WOSAR Andrea with the Masonic Vallejos from South Africa, wife of Compatriot T.J. Vallejos. apron owned The presiding judge said, “You have now earned the right by the Marquis, to complain about government employees.” which was given to a Masonic Lodge EMPIRE STATE SAR (New York) in Alabama before making its way to The Battle of Brooklyn and 1st New York Continental Buffalo. chapters hosted a trifold 250th Anniversary event April 12 at Green-Wood Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 60 Revolutionary War Patriots.

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Marquis de Lafayette impersonator Michael Halbert posing with the Masonic apron.

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SAR Bethabara Chapter Compatriots in attendance at the George Washington Tea were, from left, Andy Kelly, Joe Weaver, Fred Learned, Orin Sadler and Philip Dedmon.

NORTH CAROLINA SAR On March 22, the Leonards Creek and Battle of Shallow Ford DAR chapters with the SAR Bethabara Chapter, hosted a George Washington Tea at the Pilgrim Reform Church in Lexington, N.C. Attendees were treated to period music and the favorite foods and desserts of the Founding Fathers. The program concluded with George Washington’s prayer for the nation.

markings are planned for the future.

On April 19, the chapter, along with the Jacob Forney and Vesuvius Furnace chapters of the NCSDAR, the Colonel Daniel Boone Chapter of the NCSSAR, the Lincoln County Historical Association, American Legion Post #30, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, and local historians held a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Chapter President Roy Lightfoot oversaw the activities and presented a short description of the battle.

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Le Marquis de Lafayette Chapter

In April, the chapter participated in the second and third installments of multiple grave markings at Pilgrim Reformed Church in Lexington, N.C. This multi-day and multi-grave marking event was co-sponsored with the Bethabara Chapter. Markers were placed on 12 more Patriot graves with at least three more multi-grave

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Cumberland Association widely known as the Liberty Point Resolves, Le Marquis de Lafayette Chapter of NCSSAR, along with several other historical organizations, came together to honor the 55 Patriot signers of the document, which pledged to sacrifice their lives and fortune to secure the Colony’s freedom and safety but also hoping for reconciliation with Great Britain.

On June 21 in Fayetteville, N.C., 100 people helped commemorate this historical event, including elected officials who issued proclamations. Gov. Josh Stein issued a proclamation online. The celebration included presentations that covered the Liberty Point Resolves and its aftermath. Programs were presented by Compatriot Maj. Bruce Daws, commander of the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry, and Steven Roberts, America250 ranger for the Moores Creek National Battlefield. As many as 16 signers are believed to have marched with Col. Robert Rowan and Arthur Council to Moores Creek Bridge eight months later.

The original document was housed at the Wilson Library. Out of all the N.C. resolves, the Liberty Point Resolves has the most signatures with 55 Patriots. Two of the signers are documented as switching back to the Loyalist side at the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.

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From left, Chapter Vice President Rick Hubbard, Chapter President Roy Lightfoot, Chapter Color Guard Commander Rob Buff and Chapter Secretary Treasurer Dan Beal.

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New Bern Chapter In April, the chapter hosted a 250th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battles of Lexington and Concord at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2514 in New Bern, above. Joining in on the event were members of the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, DAR. More than 40 folks attended the celebration, including NCSSAR President Steve McKee. Mayor Jeff Odham read a proclamation. The highlight was the New Bern SAR Chapter Musket Team, which provided a 21-gun salute along the Neuse River.

OHIO SAR In May, the city of Cincinnati celebrated the bicentennial of the visit of the Marquis de Lafayette. This event, held at the riverfront on the very spot Lafayette spoke 200 years ago, was co-sponsored by the Cincinnati Chapter SAR. It included opening remarks by Central District VPG Wayne Eells and a presentation of the colors by compatriots from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, led by OHSSAR Color Guard Commander Bob Hill, during the singing of the U.S. and French national anthems. The audience was delighted with the arrival of Michael Halbert, who portrayed Lafayette in period attire, as he inspected the troops, conversed with one of them in French and delivered Lafayette’s historical speech with a French accent. The vice mayor delivered a proclamation declaring May 19 “Marquis de Lafayette Day” in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Chapter The chapter’s Youth Presentation Committee shared four presentations to 45 students and parents.

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April 18, a free outdoor program was held for the public commemorating the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. A horse and rider posed for photos, above. The chapter’s fife player provided a musical prelude. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem of Paul Revere’s ride was read, followed by a talk about its historical inaccuracies and the true history of the day. The city hall and county courthouse participated in the “Two Lights for Tomorrow” initiative by lighting two lanterns overnight, imitating Revere’s signal in the Old North Church. The story of the “Shot Heard Round the World” was presented. The event concluded with a memorial service to the eight Patriots killed at Lexington.

As their names were read, a bell tolled and Taps sounded.

Western Reserve Society In April, the society marked the graves of six Revolutionary War veterans at Evergreen Cemetery in Westlake. Two of the Patriots were present at Lexington Green the morning of April 19, 1775.

The ceremony was attended by the Archibald Willard Color Guard, Gen. George Washington (portrayed

by Northeastern Ohio Compatriot Dale Fellows), representatives of Joint Veterans of Cuyahoga County and Ohio District 16 Representative Bride Rose Sweeney.

On Memorial Day morning, the color guard presented colors at Lake View Cemetery’s Memorial Day program at the base of President James A. Garfield’s monument. In addition to serving in the color guard, Society President Matthew Smith presented a wreath.

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The Archibald Willard Color Guard at the grave marking of six Revolutionary War veterans at Evergreen Cemetery.

color guard appeared in the parade. Color guard members George Baxter, Jim Martin and Dennis Stevens did the honors. Marching with the color guard were Baxter’s granddaughters, Daryn Kerchner, Callie Kerchner, Brooklyn Coker-Baxter and Lacey Kee. Many positive comments were received from parade onlookers.

At the end of the parade, Baxter’s granddaughters said: “Grandpa, we had fun. Can we do this again next year?”

Dodgers. The only thing that could have been better was a Guardians win. (See photo on Contents, page 2.)

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On May 7, the chapter gave an immersive historical experience to students at Portland Jewish Academy, above.

The event, held on the academy’s athletic field under clear skies, featured a replica of Gen. George Washington’s campaign tent and the chapter’s Patriot Chest program.

The tent, provided by Compatriot Bill Young, was meticulously outfitted with period-appropriate items, such as lanterns, a sleeping cot, an 18th-century lap desk, frontier tools, a buffalo robe and other artifacts. Young provided detailed explanations, allowing students to explore and engage with this aspect of the American Revolution.

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Washingtonburg Chapter On June 13, the chapter attended the annual naturalization ceremony at the historical Cumberland County Courthouse in Carlisle. Forty-one new U.S. citizens, representing 24 countries, took their oath of citizenship in front of a packed audience. Compatriots Jeff La Marca, Dale Leppard, Dan Monken and Ray Mowery greeted the new citizens, posed for photos with them, and gave each a gift. This was an incredible event, to see the new citizens celebrate their journey to citizenship.

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Patriots. This was followed by a musket salute, a coordinated volley from seven cannons, and the playing of Taps.

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Pittsburgh Chapter On Memorial Day, members of the C.A.R. joined the SAR for the South Hills Memorial Day Parade, above.

SOUTH CAROLINA SAR Col. Matthew Singleton Chapter Compatriot Larry Gamble ventured north to participate with the MASSAR in the 250th Commemoration activities of Lexington and Concord from April 18-20. The 18th was spent exploring Boston, with stops along the Freedom Trail that included the Old State House, the marker for the Boston Massacre, and the Granary Burying Ground for a self-guided tour of the final resting places of Paul Revere and John Hancock, and markers for participants in the Boston Tea Party.

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Compatriot Larry Gamble carries the South Carolina flag in the 250th Commemoration Parade.

In May, the chapter conducted a Patriot grave-marking ceremony honoring 23 Patriots at the historic Nazareth Presbyterian Church in Moore, with 74 attendees.

This was a district-level event with participation from the NSSAR, SCSSAR, compatriots from multiple states, and the SCSDAR. The ceremony began with the National Color Guard, led by Commander Scott Collins, posting the colors. An address was delivered outlining the rich history of the church and included biographical tributes to the SUMMER 2025

Two hundred years ago, the citizens of Beaufort excitedly awaited the arrival of Marquis de Lafayette, who was celebrating the 50th anniversary of the American Revolution by touring all 24 states in what was known as the “Farewell Tour of the Nation.”

However, after departing on a barge from Edisto Island, Lafayette and his entourage became stranded on a sand bar. They had to wait for the tide change to dislodge the barge and, unfortunately, did not arrive in Beaufort until 10 p.m. Lafayette’s visit was cut short, and the events locals had planned were abandoned.

With documentation on what had been planned for an extraordinary day in Beaufort’s history 200 years ago, local organizational leaders and city officials decided to recreate the visit as it had been envisioned. Months of planning went in to preparing for what turned out to be, as described by Charles Schwam, director of the American Friends of Lafayette, the best celebration and recreation they had yet experienced. Members of our state and local SAR chapters played a big part of the day’s events.

Starting with Lafayette’s arrival by boat at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, the general, his son, and their dog, Quiz, were greeted by local compatriots and Beaufort Mayor Phil Cromer.

Dressed in period attire, Cromer gave them a welcoming speech and a key to the city. A large crowd watched the arrival ceremony, with festivities being led by members of SCSSAR color guard. Beaufortonian Mike Monahan, SCSSAR President Ted Walker, and Bluffton’s Chapter President Jim Closson were among the Color Guard participants who Mark Schneider (left) portraying fired the replica Gen. Lafayette is presented a key to cannon and a 13-gun the City of Beaufort by the city’s salute to start off the mayor, Compatriot Phil Cromer.

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A procession was led down Bay Street by the SAR Color Guard, while Lafayette and special guests followed in a horse-drawn carriage to the historic Verdier House, where Gen. Lafayette had allegedly spoken from the front portico 200 years earlier.

Following speeches made by Cromer and Gen. Lafayette, other dignitaries made presentations to the large crowd gathered on the street below. Among those were Chapter President Randy Atkins, who presented awards to winners of the Lafayette Day Buford’s Massacre Commemoration participants. (Photo by Scott Bruton) Poster Contest sponsored by the DAR and SAR chapters. including Continental and militia attire. The story of Following the Bay Street events, a ceremony was held Buford’s Massacre was told, as the bravery of the Patriots by the chapter and the Thomas Heyward Jr. DAR Chapter commemorated and the fallen honored. to dedicate the SC 250 benches placed at the Henry Col. Abraham Buford was the commander of a Virginia C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The two benches were Regiment of infantry and a company of artillery comprised commissioned by the DAR and SAR chapters and were of about 300 men. On May 29, 1780, British Lt. Col. officially dedicated on March 18 by President Atkins and Banastre Tarleton pursued Col. Buford from Nelson’s DAR President Dian Brownfield.

Ferry to Buford near the Waxhaws District. Col. Buford attempted to surrender, but a bloody battle ensued, with Dr. George Mosse Chapter American casualties numbering 113 against a handful of In March, the 35th annual Patriotic Pilgrimage to Old British fatalities. More were taken prisoner, and 150 of the House Plantation near Ridgeland hosted by the Dr. George 187 prisoners were wounded. Tarleton became known as Mosse Chapter was held. Old House Plantation is the “Bloody Ban,” and “Tarleton’s Quarter!” became a rallying birthplace and final resting place of Thomas Heyward Jr., a battle cry for Southern Patriots until the surrender of Gen. signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781.

The event began with a welcome by Gov. Paul Hamilton Compatriot Greg Ohanesian organized this 2025 NSSAR Chapter President Randy Atkins. Greetings were brought public commemoration, as he has done for the last 20 from several organizations, including the SAR, DAR, C.A.R. years. Ohanesian was unable to attend this year. Dr. Sam and the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Powell graciously took the reins and noted that the event Independence. drew more than 120 onlookers and SAR, DAR and C.A.R. Compatriot Smittie Cooler, chairman of the Jasper members from many states, and included descendants of County 250 Commemoration Committee, has been those buried at the site. NSSAR Registrar General Brooks instrumental in obtaining funds and overseeing Lyles, SCSSAR President Monahan and VASSAR President improvements to the Old House Plantation site. He updated Mike Weyler participated. attendees about the work accomplished and what they can Thomas Heyward Jr. Chapter expect to see at future pilgrimages. and happily accepted a $10,000 check from the chapter during the event. The The rededication of the site of the tomb of Thomas Hilton Head Island Society C.A.R. raised $2,000 of the Heyward Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence, donated $10,000. at Old House Plantation took place on May 3. The turnout Wreaths were presented by 21 hereditary and historical was large, and included local and state dignitaries. The organizations followed by a cannon salute and Taps, with master of ceremonies, Jasper County 250 Committee closing remarks given by Jim Closson, president of the Chairman Smittie Cooler, presided over the event and Thomas Heyward Jr. Chapter. introduced the keynote speaker, Gen. William Grimsley (Ret.).

Gen. Francis Marion Chapter The event included the dedication of the first Liberty In May, the NSSAR, SCSSAR and Gen. Francis Marion Tree to be planted and recorded in South Carolina.

Chapter commemorated the 245th anniversary of the Battle Sponsored by the Thomas Heyward Jr. Chapter, the Emily of Waxhaws, known as Buford’s Massacre, at the battle site Geiger Chapter of the DAR and the Jasper County America near Buford’s Crossroads, 9 miles east of Lancaster, S.C. 250 Committee, the stone for the 10-foot-tall Southern live The event began with a formal wreath-laying oak was unveiled by committee Chairman Mike Williams ceremony and guest speakers. Guests wore period dress, of the Thomas Heyward Jr. Chapter and Regent Heidi 50

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Herrin of the Emily Geiger Chapter. It will be the centerpiece at the site for years to come.

During the event, Chapter President Jim Closson and State President Mike Monahan presented Compatriot Cooler with Mike Monahan (left) presented Smittie the SAR Cooler (center) the America250 America250 Challenge Coin Award with Jim Closson. encased (Photo by Ann Monahan) Challenge Coin Award for gaining grants as the chairman of the Jasper County America250 Committee for the archaeological dig that took place at Old House Plantation and the enhancements and preservation of this historical site.

TENNESSEE SAR Stones River Chapter On March 28, chapter compatriots attended a school assembly at Northfield Elementary School and presented certificates and awards to top winners of the 2024 Elementary School Poster Contest.

The theme of the contest was “Revolutionary War Person,” and the 19 participants researched and created posters on those influential in our country’s efforts for independence.

Congratulations to First-Place Winner Domenica Quispe Front row, from left, Adelyn Lubash, Mejia. Domenica’s Domenica Quispe Mejia, poster also won at Madeleine Edenfield; back row, from left, Dr. Mark E. Young, Chapter the state convention in Lebanon and President Robert Bolyard, Douglas Dickerson, Barbara Dickerson (Col. advanced to Congress Hardy Murfree Chapter, NSDAR). in Connecticut.

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Valentine Sevier Chapter Compatriot James Thweatt, below, recently was awarded the 2024-25 Distinguished Alumni Award

by Austin Peay State University’s College of Arts and Letters. He graduated from APSU in 1991, with a dual degree in history and English.

He has been an SAR member since 1989, when he joined the Andrew Jackson Chapter in Nashville, where his father, John H. Thweatt, and brother John were members. This award is richly deserved, as Compatriot Thweatt has compiled a remarkable record at both the state and chapter levels of the SAR. He was TNSSAR president (2004-05), TNSSAR registrar three times, TNSSAR genealogist nine times, chapter president four times and chapter secretary 20 times.

His SAR awards include 13 Meritorious Service medals, the Patriot Medal, the Color Guard Bronze Medal, the Color Guard Silver Medal, two Distinguished Service medals, two Sam Adams Bronze medals, the Liberty Bronze Medal, the Liberty Silver Medal with 14 Oak Leaf Clusters, two Roger Sherman medals and the Henry Knox Appreciation Medal.

In addition, he has 54 confirmed Patriots.

Dean Buzz Hoon of the College of Arts and Letters said of Thweatt’s honor, “You have to be time-tested— excellence over an extended period.”

TEXAS SAR In a ceremony held at Blessing Funeral Home, SAR and DAR members commemorated the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride and the Battles of Lexington and Concord—events that marked the beginning of the American Revolution. This year’s observance holds special significance, as it coincides with the launch of America’s Semiquincentennial of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”

The event was a joint effort between the Quanah Parker and Lucretia Council Cochran chapters DAR, and the Arlington and Maj. K.M. Van Zandt chapters SAR. The color guard, composed of Compatriots Bobby Gresham and Steven Hole of the Maj. K.M. Van Zandt Chapter and Richard Coffey and Dan Hamilton of the Arlington Chapter, presented and posted the colors.

Participants presented short biographies of the eight Patriots who fell on Lexington Green as well as the first two Patriots who gave their lives defending Concord at the North Bridge.

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PPP The SAR honored several outstanding educators and public servants with Silver and Bronze Good Citizenship medals. These prestigious awards recognize individuals who have shown exceptional support in teaching about the American Revolution and demonstrating the goals, programs and SAR mission to promote patriotic instruction and civic responsibility.

TXSSAR President Mel Oller assisted Past President Tom Jackson in presenting the Silver Good Citizenship Medal to Pam Larson Wells, Ed.D., and Bob R. Covey.

Dr. Wells recently retired as the executive director of the Region 4 Education Service Center, which is the largest of the 20 education service centers in Texas, serving 1.4 million children. To give proper perspective of the magnitude of her service area, it is a K-12 service center greater than half the states in the union.

Covey was recognized for his 16 years as a trustee for the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, the third largest school district in the state of Texas, as well as vice president at the state level for trustees. Each year he served as a trustee, his district exceeded the state pass rate by a wide margin on the U.S. history test.

Alexander Hodge Chapter Chapter President Carl V. Hill Jr. earned the Patriot Medal, below, during the state convention for his long, faithful and outstanding service. Texas SAR President Mel Oller and VP Art Bryum then attended the chapter’s May meeting to personally present the state’s highest award.

Compatriot Hill was the founding president in 1993 and was president from 1993-96, 2016-17 and since 2022. He has also served in many other roles.

President Oller awarded Jim Penny a certificate for editing Texas’ best newsletter for a medium-sized chapter (51-99 members).

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Patrick Henry Chapter The chapter placed 3,200 flags on all the markers at the Texas State Cemetery for Memorial Day. A color guard made up of various SAR chapters rendered a musket salute and sounded Taps. The ceremony ended with a bell tolling for recently deceased DAR and SAR compatriots.

San Antonio Chapter In May, Guardsmen Greg Surovic (U.S. flag), Chapter President Frank Kebelman (Texas flag) and Blair Rudy, right, presented colors at two naturalization ceremonies, each with 200 new citizens. Previously, the judges were not interested in having uniformed SAR participation. We got called back for several more ceremonies, so they must have liked what we did.

We will bring more next time.

UTAH SAR In April, Utah celebrated the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World” in Salt Lake City and Washington County. In Salt Lake more than 1,000 guests assembled in the State Capitol rotunda, below. They were welcomed by emcee Brig. Gen. Max J. Stitzer.

The grand color guard marched to the patriotic bagpipe music of the Utah Pipe Band. The CG consisted of the UTSSAR CG, Utah Military Academy Revolutionary War CG, Mormon Battalion CG, Utah Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War CG, U.S. Naval Sea Cadets CG and Utah Wing Civil Air Patrol CG. JROTC color guards included four area high schools. The American Legion Bountiful Post 79 CG and Veterans of Foreign Wars Timpanogos Post 4918 CG also were represented. The audience recited the

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Pledge of Allegiance and was favored with the national anthem, sung by the Hope of America Children’s Choir.

Distinguished speakers were U.S. Federal Judge Ted Stewart, Rep. Cory Maloy of the Utah House and Douglas McGregor, Utah SAR. Trio Fratelli, a youth violin trio, provided exit music in the Capitol rotunda as the guests assembled outdoors for the concluding portion of the ceremony.

The UTSSAR, American Legion and VFW provided gun salutes as several of the program guests held up a massive U.S. flag provided by the Follow the Flag organization. The CGs, musicians, and many of the guests assembled on the Capitol south steps for a commemorative photo.

Essay Contest prize presentation event was supported by the chapter color guard and DAR members in Colonial attire. The Step Back in Time: America250 Founders Festival at Washington County Fair was held, at which there were Colonial-era activities and artisan areas where families could participate in crafts and games. Numerous re-enactments, including the Battles of Lexington and Concord, took place throughout the Founders Festival.

On April 18, the America250 Pageant began with an honor guard of 13 historic flags presented by SAR and DAR members. Professional historical re-enactors presented significant moments and scenes from Colonial America.

The City of Washington, Utah, kicked off its Cotton Days festivities April 21, with a ceremony to unveil a new city park built around a new George Washington Bronze Statue. The RCZ Chapter Color Guard provided the honor guard and musket volley. The DAR also unveiled their bronze plaque commemorating Revolutionary War Patriots.

The theme of the Cotton Days Parade was “Patriots and Pioneers.” SAR and DAR members marched, providing both the color and honor guard. This group of 13 uniformed men and Colonial-attired ladies took first prize for best themed entry.

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Since January, the chapter has conducted engaging chapter meetings using local library conference rooms.

Members who cannot attend in person are able to join the meetings via Zoom. One compatriot joins the meetings from Africa each month.

The chapter took the lead this year in supporting the ROTC/JROTC awards ceremonies for the state’s 11 universities and 12 high schools by coordinating the UTSSAR presence at each ceremony. Twelve compatriots from the POM and RCZ chapters and the state presented SAR medals to deserving cadets.

Past VTSSAR President Kevin Mullen presented President General Darryl Addington with a book, right, about Vermont’s Ebenezer Allen, Ethan Allen’s cousin.

Red Cliffs of Zion Chapter Conceived by CG Commander Mark Woodbury and championed by House Rep. Walt Brooks, the chapter succeeded in having April 19 declared “Patriots’ Day” in Utah, the seventh state to officially recognize Patriots’ Day. Utah’s 250th Anniversary activities began April 15 with a commendation of Mrs. Rindlisbacher’s fifth-grade class for testifying before the Utah Legislators in support of the Patriots’ Day Resolution. Jeff McKenna presented a certificate of appreciation to her class, recognizing their efforts.

The Washington County Commissioners then renewed their Patriots’ Day Proclamation and reminded people of the historical significance.

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VIRGINA SAR VASSAR President Michael Weyler and state officers attended patriotic, youth education, and public service and community events, including those celebrating “Virginia in 1775” throughout the Commonwealth.

The Gunpowder Incident (see story under Williamsburg Chapter), National Vietnam Veterans Day, and the National SAR event celebrating the Army’s 250th birthday were especially significant events.

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on the hallowed grounds of Mount Vernon to celebrate Flag Day and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army. Hosted by the George Washington Chapter, VASSAR and the NSSAR, this event honored the birth of America’s first national institution and its enduring legacy of service.

June 14, 1775, marked the Continental Congress’ call for the enlistment of expert riflemen, sparking the formation of the Continental Army. A day later, Gen. George Washington assumed command, bringing unity, vision and resolve to the newly formed force that carried our fledgling nation to victory.

Shortly after sunrise at Mount Vernon’s Texas Gate, the SAR presented a Flag Certificate to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association in tribute to their enduring stewardship.

Secretary General Michael Elston led the ceremony, joined

by Historian General Jeffrey Thomas, National Color Guard Commander Scott Collins and Chapter President Scot Bryant, President General (2013-14) Joseph Dooley, Paul McComb, Mark Jackson and fifer Don Francisco, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army (Ret.). The commander-in-chief’s standard and the U.S. flag were raised in solemn tribute to Flag Day. Attendees processed across the estate grounds to Tomb Grove, where the National Color Guard and dignitaries gathered for a poignant wreath-laying ceremony and a series of remarks. Speakers included National SAR officers and leaders from allied organizations, such as the NSDAR and the C.A.R. Compatriots from at least 15 states—from Alabama to Rhode Island—joined.

The keynote address was delivered by Lt. Gen. Leslie C. Smith, U.S. Army (Ret.), the Army’s 66th Inspector General. Introduced by CSM Douglas Gibbens, USA (Ret.), Gen. Smith offered reflections that bridged the service of today’s Army with that of the Revolution’s earliest Patriots, including insight into the legacy of the Army’s first inspector general. In recognition of his service, Gen. Smith was presented the Commander-in-Chief Flag flown over Mount Vernon that very day, before joining Secretary General Elston and Legion Past National Commander Brett Reistad to render honors with a commemorative wreath.

Col. David Shaul, USA (Ret.), chair of the National SAR Veterans Committee, led a roll call of U.S. Army veterans and active-duty personnel present. Rev. Tom Costa opened and closed the ceremony with prayer.

For the first time in SAR history, an official grave marking was conducted for both Gen. and Mrs. Washington at the Washington Family Tomb. Ceremony participants were led from the Tomb Grove by the National Color Guard and the Honor Party to the Washingtons’ Tomb to deliver the wreath. Historian General Jeff Thomas presented Patriot biographies of Gen. George and Martha Washington.

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ceremony along with Rev. Costa.

Following a luncheon at the Mount Vernon Inn, the group journeyed to the National Museum of the U.S. Army, where attendees viewed a new exhibit, “Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War.” More than 200 artifacts were on display, including notable items on loan from SAR collections.

The evening concluded with the Army 250 SAR Gala, where nearly 100 compatriots gathered to honor the Army’s founding.

James Monroe Chapter On June 14, compatriots from the James Monroe and Williamsburg chapters served as color guard supporting the Leedstown Resolutions Chapter, NSDAR, at the monument dedication for Robert Carter III. The event was held at Nomini Hall Cemetery near Hague, Va. The colors were presented by Ron Miller, lead musket and musket salute; Andrew Packett, national colors and musket salute; Charles Belfield, Virginia flag bearer; and Gary Dunaway, trail musket and musket squad commander. A three-volley musket salute was presented in Carter’s honor. Carter is remembered for emancipating more than 500 enslaved people after his 1790s religious conversion.

Sgt. Maj. John Champe Chapter On March 29, the Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration took place at the Loudoun County Courthouse, honoring Vietnam veterans. A joint color guard, composed of members from Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1177, Sgt. Maj. John Champe Chapter (SMJC) and the Marine Corps League of Loudoun County, presented and posted the colors to open the proceedings.

A bell provided by Compatriot Warner Workman was rung after each name of 12 Loudoun County residents killed in Vietnam was read. A three-shot rifle salute and Taps were executed by members of VFW Post 1177 in honor of all Vietnam veterans.

The SMJC also provided a Missing Man Table and raised the POW/MIA flag to honor the 1,582 servicemen missing or unaccounted for in Vietnam. Prominent attendees included VASSAR President Michael Weyler, a Vietnam veteran; Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk; Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman; Chair of Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Phyllis Randall; and Broad Run District Supervisor Sylvia Glass.

Capt. Andrew Wilson, U.S. Army, delivered a poignant address reflecting on his service and the challenges he endured after being severely wounded in Vietnam.

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Col. James Wood II Chapter On March 29, the chapter conducted two commemoration ceremonies in honor of National Vietnam Veterans Day, a national day of recognition for veterans who served between November 1955 and May 1975. March 29 was chosen, as it was on that day in 1973 the United States Military Assistance Command Vietnam was disestablished and the last U.S. Front row, from left, Mark Sink, Dale Corey, Sean Carrigan and Barry combat troops departed Vietnam. The primary Schwoerer. Back row, from left, Bernie Way, Lloyd Harting, Grace Mills, Jim Watts, Anita Bonner, David Welker, Jack Mills, Greg Hall, Andrew Mills, Ken objective of this commemoration was to thank Morris, Paula Schwoerer and Jacob Schwoerer. and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice, with distinct village of Aldie in Loudoun County, Va. Champe Farm was recognition of former prisoners of war and the home of chapter namesake John Champe and features families of those still listed as missing in action. A second a memorial obelisk honoring Champe as a spy for Gen. event was held at Veterans Park, Middletown, Va., in Washington. cooperation with the town. Compatriot Jerry Headley, a Four other chapters (Col. James Wood II, George Vietnam veteran, gave a presentation on his service. The Mason, Col. Fielding Lewis and Col. William Grayson) and chapter color guard presented colors and fired a musket four DAR Chapters joined in the commemoration. Two salute to honor all veterans of the Vietnam era. re-enactors in the uniform of His Majesty’s 65th Regiment Fairfax Resolves Chapter of Foot narrated the program to give a British soldier’s The chapter participated in more than 100 SAR events at perspective of events on April 19, 1775. The British reenactors were Bernie Way, who portrayed a lieutenant, and all levels, including a Patriots Day commemoration hosted jointly with the DAR, a Memorial Day commemoration SAR Applicant Lloyd Harting, who portrayed a sergeant. and a Patriot grave-marking event for George and Martha As narrators described the events of April 19, 1775, Washington at Mount Vernon. In the past quarter, the nine militiamen at “Lexington” opened with a single shot, chapter hosted six veterans’ events and presented the followed by a volley, then individual musketmen fired chapter wreath at five SAR events. several rounds..

The second quarter of this year closed with a total of Col. George Waller Chapter 11 compatriots receiving the DAR Hannah White Arnett The chapter proudly participated in “Patriots on the Bronze Medal of Distinction.

Square,” an Independence Day celebration hosted by the On June 13, members of the VASSAR Color Guard—led Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society on July 4 at

by Fairfax Resolves Chapter Color Guard Commander the Heritage Museum in Uptown Martinsville.

James Cordes, and including members from the Sgt. Maj. The evening event featured historical re-enactments, live John Champe, Col. James Wood II, Culpeper Minutemen music, food and drinks, and was well attended. and George Washington chapters—participated in a Chapter President Andy Doss opened part of the reception to celebrate the repatriation of the remains ceremony with a musket firing demonstration and of Elizabeth “Eliza” Kortright Monroe Hay, the eldest later read powerful excerpts from the Declaration daughter of President James Monroe, to the United States. of Independence. Compatriot Gary Hollandsworth A public burial is scheduled for Oct. 23 at the Monroe participated with a stirring reading from George Mason’s family plot at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Va. 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights, an essential influence The color guard rendered honors during the transfer on the U.S. Bill of the casket from the hearse upon its arrival from Dulles of Rights and a Airport following a flight from Paris, France, and escorted cornerstone of it into the reception area. A sentry was placed next to the American liberty. casket during the reception program.

Elizabeth Kortright Monroe Hay was born in Virginia in December 1786 and spent much of her childhood in Paris From left, Andy Doss, during the French Revolution, when her father served as the Mark Leviner, Mike Bass, Gene Reamey American minister to France. In 1803, at age 17, she returned and Gary with her family to the U.S., fluent in both French and Hollandsworth.

English. In 1808, at age 22, she married Virginia Attorney Photo by Daydream and Judge George Hay. Photography.

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James Monroe assumed the presidency in 1817, when Hay was 31. During his administration, Eliza Hay often acted as an unofficial First Lady due to her mother’s illness.

On Sept. 21, 1830, George Hay died, followed by her mother, Elizabeth, two days later. In 2019, Barbara VornDick, a guide at James Monroe’s Highland, began researching why there was limited information about Eliza. Research revealed original sources that clarified previous erroneous or misinterpreted information about Eliza’s life, leading to the creation in 2023 of the Bring Eliza Home Project.

president. More than 40 SAR, DAR and community members attended the dedication.

The ceremony commemorated one of our fellow members who long ago answered the last call of duty.

The chapter has been actively involved with the Lake View Cemetery through the program Wreaths Across America, which honors America’s veterans by laying wreaths on their graves each December. In many hours Williamsburg Chapter walking the cemetery, identifying veterans’ graves, and On May 3, the chapter and the Colonial Williamsburg mapping them, we identified the graves of eight early Foundation (CWF) conducted a ceremony to commemorate WASSAR presidents buried there, including President the 250th anniversary of Virginia’s first military response Scott, whose grave has not been identified by a headstone. to the royal governor’s taking of gunpowder stored in The two plaques present are those of his grandsons and Williamsburg’s munitions magazine. their wives. We gathered to mark Simon W. Scott’s burial Gov. John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, falsely claimed it place with a bench that honors him and recognizes the was for Virginia’s protection. During the night of April seven other SAR presidents buried in the cemetery.

20-21, 1775, British Marines landed at Burwell’s Landing on Col. Scott was state no. 1 (National no. 7,876), with his the James River and marched to Virginia’s Colonial capitol. certificate of membership dated Aug. 5, 1896. He was elected They had been ordered by Gov. Dunmore to remove the as the society’s state president, an office in which he served gunpowder stored in Williamsburg. The Marines were for three years, from 1895-98. spotted, and an alarm raised. As a result, they returned to Col. Scott was born in Allen, N.Y., where he logged their ships without completely emptying the magazine. timber and cultivated the land.

Public discontent increased, with militia companies Scott married his first wife, Effie, in 1852. She died in mustering to force the return of the gunpowder.

1854, at which time Scott sailed for Panama, where he Patrick Henry learned of the event and issued a call worked for a year on the Panama Canal. to arms. On May 2, 1775, 160 mounted militiamen from When Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in April Hanover County under Henry’s command began their ride 1961, Scott enlisted. When President Abraham Lincoln to Williamsburg to either recover the powder or be paid called for 25,000 volunteers for three-year service, Scott refor it. On May 3, they stopped at Doncastle’s Ordinary enlisted. He served for the full duration of the war, primarily near Toano in James City County. It was there that Carter in the West.

Braxton convinced Henry to halt his march. Braxton, the Following the Civil War, Scott returned home to New son-in-law of Virginia’s receiver general, Richard Corbin, York. With his adventurous nature raised, he became an rode into Williamsburg to negotiate a settlement. He Indian agent on one of the Sioux reservations. In Scott’s returned to Henry with a payment of 330 pounds to pay for obituary, it was stated that, for a time, Chief Joseph, the Nez the gunpowder that was taken from the armory.

Perce warrior leader, was placed under Scott’s care.

The Hanover militia returned to their homes, and Henry After resigning from the Indian Bureau, Scott brought his journeyed to Philadelphia to participate in the Second family west, first to Portland, Ore., then to Seattle, where he Continental Congress. Dunmore feared for his safety, and served as the general land and tax agent, managing railroad on June 8, he and his family left in the middle of the night lines from Olympia to Tenino. to take up residence aboard the British ship HMS Fowey.

Col. Scott died on July 18, 1906, at his Seattle home on This incident led to the Virginia Colony’s government being 15th Ave. The Seattle Daily Times reported that Col. Scott was, taken over by a Committee of Safety and Patrick Henry “for more than a quarter of a century one of the best-known becoming the independent state’s first governor in July 1776. businessmen in Seattle.”

The event drew 250 attendees, with a least 113 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported of his memorial compatriots from 18 SAR chapters, in addition to 10 DAR service: “A beautiful memorial flag, presented to the family chapters and two C.A.R. societies. by the Washington Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, was draped over the casket. The flag was the WASHINGTON SAR original form adopted by congress, the thirteen stripes being in a circle. On the hem was embroidered ‘In Memoriam— On April 19, the Seattle Chapter held a grave-marking Simon W. Scott. First President of Washington Society. ceremony at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle for Simon S. of A. R.’ ” Winfield Scott, the Washington State Society’s first 56

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Honor Roll of Presidents The honor roll of the seven other WASSAR presidents buried at Lake View Cemetery and represented on this bench are: Dr. E. Weldon Young, third president (190002); Fred Rice Rowell, sixth president (1904-05), whose Patriot Ancestor was Private William Rowell, who fought at Bunker Hill; The Honorable Cornelius Holgate Hanford, seventh president (1905-1910), chief justice of both Washington Territory and of Washington State; Thomas Wickham Prosch, ninth president (1913-14), founder of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer; Dr. Samuel Judd Holmes, 10th President (1914-15); The Honorable Walter Burges Beals, 13th President (1917), member of the Washington State Supreme Court and a presiding judge over the Nuremburg, Germany, war trials; and William Ernest McClure, 26th President (1934-35).

WEST VIRGINIA SAR The Capt. James Neal and Daniel Boone chapters united to perform a solemn grave marking for a revered compatriot and Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel “Woody” Williams, USMC. Participants from eight WVSSAR chapters gathered. They were joined by an Ohio SAR chapter and DAR guests from 11 chapters as well as WVDAR State Regent Jane Larke and WVDAR Regent-elect Sandra IsnerJohnson. West Virginia State Police Trooper David Hunt, chapter officers, guests and family members completed the list of more than 50 attendees.

At noon on May 17, Armed Forces Day, a bell carillon pealed all to order in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery. The color guard smartly paraded and posted colors. WVSSAR Chaplain Rev. Dr. Paul Chapman provided the invocation. Sandy Kisner and Barbara Channel, relatives of Compatriot Williams, spoke of his remarkable life and accomplishments before and after his World War II heroism.

Daniel Boone Chapter President Dr. J.K. Lilly presented the family with a U.S. flag that flew over the national Capitol, procured by Sen. Jim Justice, who recently introduced the “Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act.”

Gen. Adam Stephen Chapter On June 14, the chapter collaborated with the City of Shepherdstown (W.Va.) and the Pack Horse Ford Chapter NSDAR to mark the 250th anniversary of the “Bee Line March.” Day-long activities at Morgan’s Grove Park and a parade to a wreath-laying ceremony at Elmwood Cemetery commemorated the brave men who made the 600-mile trek to Cambridge, Mass., from Berkeley County, Va., now West Virginia.

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The “Bee Line March” parade.

Pennsylvania, two from Maryland and two from Virginia— to support the efforts of the newly selected commander of the Colonial Army, Gen. George Washington. The Berkeley County Committee of Safety selected French and Indian War Veteran Capt. Hugh Stephenson to recruit the 98 men of the Berkeley County Riflemen, which at that time included present-day Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan counties. Ninety-eight back-country men left their homes with self-supplied wool-felt hats, hunting frocks emblazoned with “Liberty or Death” and flintlock rifles.

Completing the amazing feat of 600 miles in only 24 days resulted in the naming of the “Bee Line March.” The National Guard counts this event as the founding of the U.S. Army.

To celebrate and commemorate the date, the West Virginia University Fife and Drum Corps led a parade of more than 100, including the Gen. Adam Stephen Chapter Color Guard and other WVSSAR compatriots from West Virgina and Mayland, members of the 201st Artillery Unit of the West Virginia National Guard, members of the DAR, and 40 descendants of the men who made the original march.

WISCONSIN SAR On May 1, the WISSAR presented the Silver Medal ROTC Award at Marquette University to Navy Midshipman Brian Zettlemoyer.

The WISSAR Color Guard took part in the annual celebration of Flag Day by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #400, Waukesha, Wis. The Elks was the first national organization to officially celebrate Flag Day in 1907.

Don Skarda and Bob Plastine dedicate the Elk Lodge’s newly planted Liberty Tree.

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NSSAR membership as of 36,766 is August 21, 2025. Numbers indicate total new members since last issue. Patriot Ancestor is identified after new member’s name.

Alaska (4) William Edward Newberry, 233430, Samuel Newberry Christopher Vincent Maio, 233659, Amos Pearson Brian Evan Ward, 233798, John Cale Zachary Howard Huckstep, 233799, James Huckstep

Alabama (30) Eddie Gerome Hilliard, 233359, Jeremiah Jaggars Brodie Christopher McCutcheon, 233360, Jeremiah Jaggars Thomas Russell Feary, 233361, Ebenezer Newell Jr. Floyd Maurice Belrose, 233429, Seth Record

Thomas William Granger Jr. ................. AL................ 211235 William Dalton Turney............................ AR................ 179221 John Christopher Julian........................... CA................ 217774 Carl Daniel Sword..................................... CA................175559 John Robert Krahn.................................... CA................170934 Edward Bryant Bates................................ CA................ 128471 Omer W. Long............................................ CA................. 95279 Dick P. Marsh.............................................CO...............114860 Jeffrey Scott Snyder II...............................CO.............. 233860 James Coburn Brown................................CO...............197706 Robert Layton Reed.................................. DE................178860 George Allen Adkins................................. DE............... 193443 Francisco Enrique de Borbon Duque de Seville..........................ES................ 155341 Warren Wurtele White............................FL............... 213224 John Luke Wynkoop.................................FL.............. 224429 Robert Francis Bihr Jr. .............................FL...............225574 Dr. George David Youstra.........................FL............... 102598 Robert Paul Andrews................................FL...............208926 Freeman Lee Stalions.................................FL................219557 Charles Louis Day Jr. ................................FL............... 164064 Richard Gengembre Hubert....................FL................168723 Leland Smith Hulsey Jr. .......................... GA................189479 58

Samuel Douglas Williams Sr., 233591, Richard Allen Samuel Douglas Williams Jr., 233592, Richard Allen Samuel Douglas Williams III, 233593, Richard Allen David Wade Williams, 233594, Richard Allen Richard Courtland Mealins, 233658, Aaron Moore Glenn Allen Brackin, 233792, William Bracken George Laithan Simmerman, 233793, Henry Greider Henry John Simmerman, 233794, Henry Greider David Pelham Rowan, 233795, William Pullen Matthew Pelham Rowan, 233796, William Pullen Patrick David Rowan, 233797, William Pullen Theodore James Weisser, 233861, Solomon Gee Brian James Weisser, 233862, Solomon Gee Winston David Weisser, 233863, Solomon Gee Morgan Douglas Mackey, 234278, Elias Mackey Richard David Bailey, 234279, Joshua Horton David Robert Klementz, 234280, Seth Hastings Andrew David Klementz, 234281, Seth Hastings Robert F. Snyder Jr., 234395, Ephraim Kyle Micheal Grissom, 234396, John Cleveland Luke Lester Grissom, 234397, John Cleveland

Terry Marvin Johnson.............................. GA................ 211686 Marcus Floyd Price Jr. ............................. GA.................179132 Willie Alford Coleman............................. GA................ 220611 Neal Hine Gillis.......................................... GA................ 148612 Jett Van Warren Smith............................ GA............... 180483 William Howard Colbert, USA (Ret)................................................... GA................177249 Avery Kennedy Haskell............................ GA............... 219026 Paul Austin Whitlock Jr. ........................ GA................ 176678 Ben Lane Moon........................................... GA...............225392 Joel Andrew Stair....................................... GA................ 212012 Aylmer M Gifford....................................... IL.................. 80888 Carroll Gene Links Jr. ............................... IL................. 198176 Francis Eugene Hackett............................ IL.................169473 Robert Wayne Woodward...................... IL................ 206770 Robert Blanchard........................................ IL.................. 117217 Gregory Lee McConaughey......................IN..................177311 Jimmie Dale Johnson..................................IN............... 154298 John Elbert Alexander II...........................IN................. 151371 Steven Tilman Freels..................................IN................211490 Orval Arnold Knodel..................................KS.................151633 Larry Richard Garrison.............................KS............... 234041 Isaac Barnett Ellis.......................................KS.................145151 Jerome Ellsworth Lawson....................... KY................ 205711 Calvin Eugene Smothers.......................... KY............... 192692 Roger Henry Lofland Futrell.................. KY................. 93453 James Edward Dickinson......................... KY................188943 Russell Forrest Tucker............................. KY............... 227632 Ellwood Bruce Dungan............................. KY...............205070 Clyde Matthew Neck............................... LA............... 122943 Frederick William Grant......................... LA................ 155148 Charles Edward Adams............................MA...............212874 Continued on page 60

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William Blake Webber (Beard), 234398, Brittain Pope James Lindley Flinn III, 234399, Moses Jones Riley Lee Oglesby, 234400, William Cochran Bryant Lewis, 234401, John Josselyn Joshua Wren Harris Jr., 234402, Bates Wren Arkansas (10) Michael Thomas Blythe, 233599, Harmon Bagley Joseph La Verne Collinson, 233800, Robert Smith Mason Eric Mena, 233865, Jarrett Wright Michael William Myers, 233964, Edward Ball Michael William Myers Jr., 233965, Edward Ball Benjamin Andrew Myers, 233966, Edward Ball Rodney Jarrell Young Jr., 233967, George Lynam John Minton, 234284, Reuben Harrell Kenneth Paul Rottmann, 234285, Henry Gleason Michael Thomas Rottmann, 234286, Henry Gleason Arizona (22) Kevin Guy Campbell, 233363, Edmond/Edmund Eastman Jason Darrle Parsons, 233596, John Piper Ralph Allen Pickett Jr., 233597, Valentine Mendall Edward Paul Whetten, 233598, Samuel Young Alexander Rhys Hamel, 233660, Jesse Mead Atticus Cade Hamel, 233661, Jesse Mead Collin Mead Hamel, 233662, Jesse Mead Steven Daniel Williams, 233864, Henry Perkins Jeb Alan Rosebrook, 234282, Henry Deardorff Jeb Stuart Rosebrook, 234283, Henry Deardorff David Thomas Meek, 234403, Thomas Meek James Adam Meek, 234404, Thomas Meek Oliver Thomas Meek, 234405, Thomas Meek George Alexander Meek, 234406, Thomas Meek John Robert Perrine, 234407, Lewis Perrine Eryk Sean Yokam, 234408, Elizabeth Yocum George Clyde Carney, 234409, John Carney Robert Clyde Carney Sr., 234410, John Carney Kieran Joseph McGinnis, 234411, Edward Pedigo Nathan Sidney McGinnis, 234412, Edward Pedigo John Ashley Nichols, 234530, William Emmons Donald Eugene Meek, 234750, Thomas Meek California (64) Holden Alexander William Hilal, 233364, John Raymer Hudson Harrison Edward Hilal, 233365, John Raymer Leonard Allen Kenney, 233366, James Christy Kerry Douglas Frank, 233367, Stephen Longwell Carl John Stimmel, 233368, Michael Stoker Wiley Vaux Westerly Martin, 233426, Matthew Martin Timothy Stuart Mills, 233431, Thomas Highsmith Derek John Westervelt, 233432, Benjamin P. Westervelt Michael Terrence Travis, 233433, James McKnight Cory Allen Gasaway, 233434, James Sodowsky

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Rex Everett Wiig, 233435, William Richards James Ungard, 233436, Henry Eby James Christopher Cox, 233516, Henry Mills Steven John Sevy, 233517, Levi Glass Christopher Adam Hillstead, 233518, Alexander McCullar Nicolas Alberto Buenrostro, 233519, Noah Langdon Cruz Darik Pettibone, 233600, Daniel Pettibone Michael James Langner, 233601, Joseph Hyde Britton Stratton Stevenson, 233602, John George Kerstetter Todd Christopher Childs, 233663, Nehemiah Smedley Christopher Hatfield, 233664, Matthew Moore Robert Don Nichols, 233665, Jacob Percy Gregory Scott Hilton High, 233801, Joshua Lincoln Jason Scott Williams High, 233802, Joshua Lincoln Tyler James High, 233803, Joshua Lincoln James Waverly Myers, 233804, Robert Osborn Daniel Eduardo Davalos, 233805, Israel Herrick Kirk Charles Douglas Thomas, 233806, Nathaniel Aiken Bryan Anthony Boomershine, 233807, Thomas Speakman Wyatt Leo Bingham, 233808, Jonathan Bingham Eric Allsopp Ward, 233866, Samuel Reed/Reid Kenneth Dwayne Millspaugh, 233867, John Millspaugh Steven Robert Boggess, 233868, Samuel Boggess Griffin Elmer Cunningham, 233869, Jacob Brown Shane Michael Corrie, 233968, Daniel Van Voorhees Stephen Matthew Primack, 233969, Michael Nees James Bradford Dagley, 233970, Michael Nees Russell Bertrand Carter III, 233971, Eleazer Mather Russell Bertrand Carter IV, 233972, Eleazer Mather Kevin Douglas Tripp, 233973, Simeon Lakin Herbert Russell Bauer, 233974, John Wilson Langdon James Leonard Kearin, 233975, Jeremiah Brann James Clyde Dillard, 233976, William Burgess Michael Scott Wyatt, 233977, Christopher Strader Curtis A. Replogle, 233978, Rinehart Replogle Sr. Matthew William Johnson, 234138, John Irish Dennis Gilbert Stangeland, 234139, Job Rathburn Robert Lynn McKelvie, 234140, James Mills Timothy Cornell Cox, 234141, George Waller Brian George Walker, 234287, Daniel Eyster Collum Kille McLaughlin, 234288, Jacob Dennard Randall Loren Hays, 234289, Simon Hay Matthew Douglas Rosen, 234413, John Hubbell James Lee Matthews, 234414, Ludwig Schellman/Shelman David Wayne Dance, 234415, Daniel Ide Norman Kelsey, 234416, Thomas Connor David Earl Williams-Escosa, 234417, Samuel Bliss Jr. Robert Helper Lowe, 234527, John Christopher East Matthew Edward Lowe, 234528, John Christopher East

John Owen Lowe, 234529, John Christopher East David Ernest Jackson, 234531, Thomas Matteson Kevin Robert Lopez, 234532, William Short Jonathan Lee Maas, 234533, Peter Pitts Andrew Donal Maas, 234534, Peter Pitts Canada (2) Ian Karl Furstrand, 234418, Nathaniel Bray Sr. John Michael Coyne, 234535, Abraham Peterson Colorado (11) Daniel Lee Busenbark, 233362, David Doolittle John Kenyon Brown, 233437, Joseph Lawton David Aaron Castoe, 233438, George Cortner Johnny Norman Gwinnup, 233439, Matthias Hollopeter Brice Edward Van Meter, 233440, Joseph Phillis Lyman Clair Wilkinson, 233441, Daniel Tullis Michael Eugene Wilkinson, 233442, Daniel Tullis Jeffrey Scott Snyder II, 233860, Caleb Trowbridge Darrel Alan Williamson, 234526, James Barnett Ronald John Bryan III, 234536, Alexander Elliott Darrell Donovan Bryan, 234537, Alexander Elliott Connecticut (20) Jonathan Williams Cutler, 233369, Duncan Piper Ryder Warrington Cutler, 233370, Duncan Piper Reid Ward Cutler, 233371, Duncan Piper Eric D. Johnson, 233372, Peter Martin Hess Joshua Wayne Ian Penn, 233373, Daniel Swan Robert Alan Sonderman, 233520, Joseph Rogers Daniel Luigi Perrelli, 233521, Luther Howell Michael Anthony Perrelli, 233522, Luther Howell Donald Coulter Allgrove, 233603, Timothy Chickering Dean Alexander Catalano, 233809, Joseph Currier Gregory Hugh Adkisson, 233810, Obadiah Edmands Matthew William Adkisson, 233811, Obadiah Edmands Casey Lee Adkisson, 233812, Obadiah Edmands Gary E. Waterhouse Jr., 233813, Jesse Dart/Darte James Dumaine-Savage, 233870, Nathaniel Sessions David Michael Fiorini, 233979, Adam Kasson William C. Kohlhepp, 233980, Peter Wanner John Thomas Woodruff Jr., 234290, Benjamin Woodruff Sr. Mark Bierbaum, 234419, Thomas Tracy Joseph O’Donnell Hoeffinger, 234661, William Taber Dakota (4) Richard Cole Thomas, 233666, Anthony Crockett Kenneth William Merrill, 233667, Isaac Dilley Robert Glen Livermore, 233981, Abraham Livermore Kayson Raskey Hall, 234291, Hugh Saxon Continued on page 60

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Duncan Boyd Oliver..................................MA...............223615 David Wesley Newcomb.........................MD.............. 227700 David Reed Kruper....................................MD..............229978 James Jonathan Kraatz............................. MI............... 199592 Robert Albert Rittenhouse..................... MI............... 219946 Lt. Col. Allen Dean Shepersky............... MN............... 175383 Kenneth Welcome Bailey....................... MO.............. 197042 John Oakley Thornhill..............................NC............... 121693 Rolf Cole Maris..........................................NC...............176588 Burritt Ellis Benson Jr. .............................NC................ 84358 Dr. Charles Sidney Gilreath....................NC...............146735 Steve O. Greene..........................................NC..............205832 Lt. Col. Thomas Lee Upton..................... NE............... 194694 James Richard Knott................................. NE................ 195918 Allerton Laroy Bonney Jr. .......................NH............... 190136 Rodney Sheard Andrews......................... NY................156874 Henry William Croteau Jr. ..................... NY............... 120629 Robert Lon Tedrick...................................OH............... 158310 Sten Olav Dahlberg Jr. .............................OH.............. 159006 Mathew Stuart Schmitz...........................OH..............226729 Mark Edward Idle.....................................OH...............190914 Lloyd Deming Cowell...............................OH............... 177379 Philip Arnold Wolfe..................................OH...............208617 Charles Lee Scott.......................................OK............... 165148 John Parshall Sweeney............................. PA................ 117340 Robert Jerome Dietrick............................ PA................ 192162 David Vernon Thompson Sr. ................. PA................ 174501 William Conrad Seibert........................... PA................218569 Continued from page 59

District of Columbia (8) William Creighton Stewart Reed, 234292, Abel Abbott Zachary Logan Barnett, 234293, Jonathan Farrington Brant Henry Boozier, 234294, Jonathan Farrington Alfred Daniel Hagen Jr., 234420, Frederick Schott John Charles McKendree Jr., 234421, Samuel Harwell Jonathan Stephen Lee, 234422, Anthony Chavers Jeffery David Williams, 234423, Alsop Vail Westley Charles Kasper, 234424, Joseph Culpepper Deleware (4) Adam Jacob Sobiech III, 233668, John McCabe Mark Christopher Laramore, 233814, John Scott Gordon Alanson Northcutt Hull, 233982, Benjamin Fenno James Lynn Matlack, 233983, Timothy Matlack Florida (177) Michael William Holder, 233374, Daniel Holder Terrence Leonard Olson, 233375, George Emery Philip Bruce Armstrong, 233376, Michael Rush Scott William Phillips, 233443, John West Chad R. Phillips, 233444, John West

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Robert Townsend Hoyt Jr. ..................... PA................ 179723 Ed Dean........................................................ PA...............232056 Francis Russell Greenspan III................ PA................154570 Donald Meredith Dible............................ PA................230218 William Keith Sandow..............................SC............... 208891 Charles Edgar Montgomery.................... TN...............220027 Danny Ray Black........................................ TN................193386 Dr. Norman Wayne Rone........................ TN................ 118832 Darrell Gene Hutchinson......................... TX................ 197128 William Montgomery Greenwood II... TX................174323 Lee C. Ritchie.............................................. TX.................109116 Aubrey Linn Wilson Sr. .......................... TX............... 147009 Lt. Col. Horace Richard Jordan, USA (Ret)................................................... TX................ 106816 William Byron Watts............................... TX................ 190516 David Paul McMahon............................... TX............... 214949 Jared Daniel Richhart............................... UT.................149131 Thomas Henry Bland................................ VA................135765 Frederick Newberry Elofson.................. VA............... 129999 Wilmot Heyward Phillips....................... VA................192852 Hugh T. Nelson IV..................................... VA................. 98306 W.A. Broadus Jr. ....................................... VA............... 145006 James William Leach III.......................... VA............... 194640 Jack Earl Fletcher...................................... WA.............. 125606 Norman Earnest Dodge........................... WA...............170254 Dr. Charles Horace Craig........................ WA............... 186215 Terry Leroy Carver................................... WA.............. 214467 James Edward Bennett............................ WV...............128755 James Edward Dague............................... WV.............. 210402

Liam J. Phillips, 233445, John West William D. Phillips, 233446, John West Enzo Joseph Stuckey, 233447, John Taliaferro Gregory Roether Elder, 233448, John Moore Daniel Patrick Michael Watts, 233449, Edward Riley Damian Warther, 233450, James Bryant Dennis A. Robbins, 233451, Jacob Schwanger Corey Hughes Robbins, 233452, Jacob Schwanger Trevor Hughes Robbins, 233453, Jacob Schwanger Finnegan Hughes Robbins, 233454, Jacob Schwanger Wylder Stone Robbins, 233455, Jacob Schwanger Arnold James Pruitt Jr., 233456, Shadrack Grier Timothy G. Buck, 233457, John Dickinson Taylor D. Buck, 233458, John Dickinson John Michael Giles, 233459, Michael Hider Edwin Everett Pittenger, 233460, Thomas Peterson John D. Hatle, 233461, John Michael Ash Mark Joseph Pribanic, 233462, Jacob Forney Sr. James Terry Watkins, 233463, James Watkins Sr. Robert James Ardigo, 233464, James Van Steenburgh Dr. James Bradley Holmes, 233465, Uzziah Conger Nathan Victor Goff, 233466, Charles Goff Nathan Victor Goff Jr., 233467, Charles Goff William Frank Rymer, 233523, James Sowell

Harvey Conklin Hilton, 233524, Samuel Adams Jason Dean Pearson, 233525, Job Wright Michael Ervin Watt, 233605, George Seaton Thomas V. Tierney Jr., 233606, Orlando Brown Sean F. Tierney, 233607, Orlando Brown Frederick M. Sullivan Jr., 233608, Orlando Brown Gordon Haskell Barger, 233609, William Tiller Daniel Paul Alexander Cope, 233679, Joseph Creps Talton William Jackson, 233680, Timothy Page Steven Lee Greene, 233681, Thomas Chandler Aidan Scot Mahaffey, 233682, Hans Adam Stonebraker Jeffrey Zane Little, 233815, John Bodley James Jacob Heiden, 233816, James Robbins Michael J. Heiden, 233817, James Robbins Xander Eric Fontaine, 233818, Joseph White Sr. Daniel Joe Smith, 233819, Jeremiah Mason John Longacre Jr., 233871, Henry Funk Brett Anthony Gordon, 233872, John O’Neal Connor Anthony Gordon, 233873, John O’Neal Charles Brayton Salestrom, 233874, Elijah Harlow Jeffry Ingalls Michaelsen, 233875, Jonathan Sawyer Charles Michael Metzger, 233876, Lyman Jackson Michael Alan Chartier, 233877, Isaiah Burdick Joshua Brayton Matthew Salestrom, 233985, Elijah Harlow

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Thomas Rockne Salestrom, 233986, Elijah Harlow Benjamin George-Hansen Salestrom, 233987, Elijah Harlow Jack Thomas-Hansen Salestrom, 233988, Elijah Harlow Keith Edward Sevek, 233989, Gilbert Drew Samuel Louis Schwartz, 233990, Jonathan Hascall/Haskell Richard Edward Russell, 233991, Andrew Jordan Knox David Gore, 233992, Jacob Parkinson Owen Parks Gore, 233993, Jacob Parkinson William Peter Koppenaal Jr., 233994, Samuel Bailey Jr. Samuel Nicholaus Koppenaal, 233995, Samuel Bailey Jr. Ethan Alexander Arthur, 233996, Robert McKee Ronald Roy Roese, 233997, Nehemiah Ide Alan P. Bosma, 233998, David Morse Kevin David Bosma, 233999, David Morse Tyler Bennett Bosma, 234000, David Morse Ryan Alexander Estes, 234001, John Hart Daniel Patrick Curcio, 234002, Thomas Mendenhall Allen Douglas Craig, 234003, Jarvis Green Charles Edward Michaels, 234004, Casper Durst Daniel Edward McMurtrie, 234005, Peter Martin Timothy Clark Strickland, 234006, Neziah Bliss John Charles Andrade, 234007, James Horton Britton King Crockett, 234008, Peter Weil/Wiles Michael Scott Webster, 234009, Christian Lesnett John P. Moss, 234010, Larkin Johnston Christian Wood Waugh, 234011, David Tryon Brian Andrew Rees, 234012, John Sutton Jr. Leighton Charles Rees, 234013, John Sutton Jr. Perry Orbren Magness, 234014, Robert Cypert Richard Kenneth Helms, 234015, Phillip Pledger Geoffrey Whit Helms, 234016, Phillip Pledger Gideon Whit Helms, 234017, Phillip Pledger Todd W. Johnson, 234142, Andrew Putnam Thomas K. Boardman, 234143, Ephraim Dutton Innis III, 234144, James Innis Mark Daniel Olsen, 234275, Daniel Holliday Jr. Robert D. Duff Wilson, 234276, William Hewitt Adam Gregory Burke, 234295, Jonathan Williams Lawrence N. Stafford, 234296, John Stafford Matthew Richard Keith, 234297, Cornelius Keith Ira W. Moore, 234298, Robert Cypert Joshua W. Moore, 234299, Robert Cypert Robert Love Reeder, 234300, James Luttrell Gerard Sean Reeder, 234301, James Luttrell Robert Thomas Reeder, 234302, James Luttrell Henry Ernst Rose, 234303, Edward Henderson Albert Ernst Rose, 234304, Edward Henderson Tyler Albert Rose, 234305, Edward Henderson Mario Schuyler Perez, 234306, Philip Schuyler Tommy Ray Bertrand, 234438, Amable Bertrand Dennis Jay Bertrand, 234439, Amable Bertrand John Michael Robbins, 234440, James Pettigrew Dennis Wayne Hamm, 234441, Samuel Stribling Terry Lee Kraft, 234442, Andrew Du Bose Jr.

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Jeffrey Haile Haskett, 234443, Samuel Shreve Peter Van Orden Crowell, 234444, Jonathan Crowell Paul Timothy Williams, 234545, James Williams Robert Williams Blume, 234546, James Williams David Yoe Williams III, 234547, James Williams David Yoe Williams IV, 234548, James Williams Ryan Xavier Williams, 234549, James Williams Connor James Williams, 234550, James Williams Patrick James Williams, 234551, James Williams Jackson Yoe Williams, 234552, James Williams Luke James Williams, 234553, James Williams Robert Cleary Williams, 234554, James Williams Gavin Robert Williams, 234555, James Williams Blake David Williams, 234556, James Williams Tyler Joseph Williams, 234557, James Williams Kevin Davis Williams, 234558, James Williams Liam Jeffrey Erceg, 234559, James Williams Logan Alexander Erceg, 234560, James Williams Leo Titus Erceg, 234561, James Williams Jacob Daily Williams, 234562, James Williams Christopher Andrew Pince, 234563, James Williams Thomas Christopher Pince, 234564, James Williams Kolbe Joseph Pince, 234565, James Williams Paul M. Hawkes, 234566, James Hawkes Jeremiah Mahlon Hawkes, 234567, James Hawkes Ezekiel Peter Hawkes, 234568, James Hawkes Phineas David Hawkes, 234569, James Hawkes Benjamin Mahlon Hawkes, 234570, James Hawkes Joshua Mahlon Hawkes, 234571, James Hawkes William Mahlon Hawkes, 234572, James Hawkes Alexander Mahlon Hawkes, 234573, James Hawkes Abraham Mahlon Hawkes, 234574, James Hawkes Malcolm Mahlon Hawkes, 234575, James Hawkes Caleb Kittredge Hawkes, 234576, James Hawkes Clark Windham Hawkes, 234577, James Hawkes David Charles Kennedy, 234578, James Crawford Cole Edward Campbell, 234579, Michael Gleaves Austin David Allaria, 234580, Moses Gee Collin Brian Allaria, 234581, Moses Gee Vaughan C. Mason III, 234582, Robert Bolling Paul Richard Whelan, 234583, Philemon Monroe Jason Evans Casterline, 234662, Isaac Morehouse Nicholas Raymond John Yilek, 234663, Jacob Parkerson/Parkinson Dana F. Healey Jr., 234664, Ebenezer Webb Jr. Dr. David Bouvin, 234751, Epaphroditus Drake Bruce D. Arthur, 234752, Gabriel Smith Barry Wayne Finch, 234753, Aaron Baldwin Benjamin Aaron Street, 234754, Anthony Street Jason Avery Street, 234755, Anthony Street Kim Alan Cullars, 234756, Simon Crowell Robert John Brandenstein, 234757, Jacob Fuller John Victor Nolander, 234758, John Taney Michael T. Moore Jr., 234759, Austin Stone John David Knapp, 234760, John Milligan Andrew Franklin Shotwell Jr., 234761, James Martin Daniel L. Miller, 234762, Philip Putnam

Peter Charles Miller, 234763, Philip Putnam Lee Charles Miller, 234764, Philip Putnam Gordon James MacDonald, 234765, John Starr David Branice Barrentine, 234766, John Taliaferro Mark Chandler Johnson II, 234767, George Avery Gavin Theodore Brass, 234768, Seth Huddleston Eamon Andrew Brass, 234769, Seth Huddleston Barry Keith Stewart, 234770, Ralph Stewart Zackery Lewis Petersen, 234771, William Hulse Joe Elliott Joyner, 234772, Caleb Ferebee Joe Elliott Joyner Jr., 234773, Caleb Ferebee Dan Elliott Joyner, 234774, Caleb Ferebee Henry Paul Freyer, 234775, Adam Hope Matthew Gene Carter, 234776, Elisha Dodson France (4) Bruno Malphettes, 233377, Michel Guillaume Saint John de Crevecoeur Constantin Malphettes, 233378, Michel Guillaume Saint John de Crevecoeur Guislain d’Hauteville, 233379, Louis Hyacinthe Cavelier chevalier de Cuverville Henri du Chayla, 233380, Armond Simon Marie de Blanquet du Chayla Georgia (68) Dennis Harold Lindemeier, 233468, Henry Little Marc D. Zawko, 233469, George Boyer William S. Zawko, 233470, George Boyer Robert Darrell Bogle, 233526, Solomon Sanders Wyendell Steven Evans, 233527, Daniel Triplett Charlie Tudor, 233528, William Aaron Brett W. Allen, 233529, Royal Sanford William Richard Clack, 233530, David Smith Phillip Graham Smith Jr., 233531, John Tolleson Fred Dewey Barlow Jr., 233610, Richard Tyner Jerry Dwight Sanders, 233683, Hugh Cravey William Allison Roof, 233684, Jesse Carpenter Alexei William Roof, 233685, Jesse Carpenter Samuel Colt Flynn, 233686, James Gailey Alan Miles Griffith, 233820, Drury Jackson Matthew Edward Windsor, 233878, Arthur Davis Perry James Windsor, 233879, Arthur Davis Matthew Russell Hanley, 233880, William Barton Kenneth E. Thomas, 233881, Francis Powell Barry Eugene Whitehead, 233882, Joseph Waterman Ethan Riley Whitehead, 233883, Joseph Waterman James Garrett Whitehead, 233884, Joseph Waterman Campbell Lowrey Patterson II, 233885, James Griffin Marvin Samuel Strode, 233886, John Shearouse James Hardesty Hampton, 233887, John Corbley Frank Gregg Pepper, 234018, Barnabas Barnum Billy Maxwell Williams, 234019, William Spivey Joseph G. W. Smith, 234020, James Chiles Jr. Derick Nelson Steed, 234021, Gabriel Smith Merle Laverne Gay, 234022, Simon Gay Warren Kelly Veale, 234145, Francis Veale Scott Franklin Veale, 234146, Francis Veale

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Grant Michael Tribble, 234147, John Phillips Mark Grant Tribble, 234148, John Phillips Joseph Darrell Renfro, 234149, Guthridge Garland Todd Edward Porter, 234150, Abel Bliss David Richard Strickland, 234151, Alexander Human John Terrell Strickland, 234152, Alexander Human David Morgan Derst, 234307, Luke Whitfield Carl K. Radford, 234445, Jonathan Coleman Brian David Dannewitz, 234446, Leonard Westbrook Allin Whitney Tallmadge, 234447, Ezra Talmage Mark Alton Reavis Jr., 234584, Thomas Heyward Christopher Lynah Reavis, 234585, Thomas Heyward Owen Kay Youles III, 234586, John Rushing William Blake Traynham, 234587, John Ridgeway Jr. Frederick Oliver Cooper, 234588, John Tillman Taylor Frederick Cooper, 234589, John Tillman William James Kolb, 234777, John H. Schenck Thomas Walton Clayton, 234778, Charles Floyd Jason Walker Sutton, 234779, Thomas Askew Abbie Leon A.L. Wilkes Jr., 234780, Isaac Wilks Elton Binion Turner Jr., 234781, Benjamin Lacy Geoffrey Lamar Gress, 234782, Reuben Roberts Thomas White Gress, 234783, Reuben Roberts Peter Matthias Gress, 234784, Reuben Roberts Derek Scott Smith, 234785, John Chastain Larry Anthony Smith, 234786, John Chastain Luke Scott Smith, 234787, John Chastain Douglas E. Kaliher, 234788, John Ball Robert Sidney Ginn Jr., 234789, Sampson Bobo William Allen Rice, 234790, Thomas Wylly Benjamin Scott Waugh, 234791, Thompson Apperson Paul Douglas Smith, 234792, Gabriel D. Smith Sr. Zachery Charles Smith, 234793, Gabriel D. Smith Sr. Tyler Paul Smith, 234794, Gabriel D. Smith Sr. James Alpha O’Quinn Jr., 234795, Otey Prosser Daniel Jerome McCarty, 234796, John Cash Iowa (14) Lawrence Laird Jack III, 233513, James Crawford Lawrence Laird Jack, 233514, James Crawford Owen Lee Jack, 233515, James Crawford Amasa James Altman, 233629, Thomas Howe Matthew Douglas Frazer, 234029, John Shearer Henry Douglas Frazer, 234030, John Shearer Larry Hoit Terpstra, 234158, William Hoyt Derek Alan Terpstra, 234159, William Hoyt Seth Michael Terpstra, 234160, William Hoyt Michael Dean Terpstra, 234161, William Hoyt Cole Dugan Johnson, 234312, Thomas Green Alvey Jason Wells, 234313, Asa Wells Troy Michael Matter, 234456, John Matter Jr. Daniel Frank Rittel, 234457, Abraham Forney Idaho (2) Jordan Woods Devoe, 234665, Micah Whitmarsh

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Richard Gordon Colburn, 234666, Jonathan Colburn Illinois (11) Mark Todd Searl, 233532, John Searle John William North, 233687, John Cutright/Cutrack Douglas Lee Hastings, 233888, John Hoxie Jack Irvin Ball, 233889, Allen Christian Charles Raymond Boyd, 233961, Jacob Friedrich Lagenauer Charles Randall Boyd, 233962, Jacob Friedrich Lagenauer Clayton William-Gilbert Nelsen, 234448, Jesse Doud/Dowd Marcus L. Eder, 234449, Matthew Starbuck Kristofer Kirk Swanson, 234450, Major Waller Micah James Cutter, 234451, Jesse Vawter Wendell Wayne Stevens, 234797, Adam Conrad Indiana (48) Dennis Ray White, 233533, Michael Riser Michael Ray White, 233534, Michael Riser Joseph Ryan White, 233535, Michael Riser Chris A. Satterfield, 233536, John Strawn Jules Thomas Mominee, 233611, Louis Gaudere Nicholas Thomas Mominee, 233612, Louis Gaudere Robert L. Wright, 233613, Peter Rothrock Calvin Ray Guess, 233614, Joseph Guess Brad Eliot Combs, 233615, William Combs Lyndon Patrick McCoy, 233616, Samuel Howard John William Kirtland, 233617, Nathan Kirtland Ronald L. Spurgeon, 233618, John Simpson Aldridge James Allen Iles II, 233619, Lawrence Harrison Robert James Hultgren, 233620, James Hale John Thomas West, 233621, Joseph West Sr. Michael Lowell Shavlik, 233622, Daniel Van Fleet Adam Clark Edward North Liddell, 233623, John North Matthew Duke Liddell, 233624, John North Layton Duke Liddell, 233625, John North Dylan Matthew Liddell, 233626, John North John Edward Parker, 233627, Joshua Whitaker Scott Eric Zimmerman, 233628, John Priddy Jeffrey Todd Stegen, 233688, Elijah Hendrick Kenneth Darrell Hillis, 233689, Richard Crooks Garry Lee Boston, 233960, Jehosaphat Prindle Charles William Puckett, 234023, Drury Puckett Sebastian Alexander Maxey, 234024, William Maxey Cole Andrew Mathies, 234025, Adam Howerter Grant Ryan Mathies, 234026, Adam Howerter Evan Lee Mathies, 234027, Adam Howerter Caleb Maxwell Wright, 234028, Joseph Fox Dale Alan Wyant, 234153, Robert McCoy Kegan Thomas-Lyle Hennessey, 234154, William Overton Callis Dennis Coen Hutchinson, 234155, John Palm Anthony Ray Baumgartner, 234156, Andrew Lewis Sr.

Jerry Alan Gaskin, 234157, Hugh McDonald Dr. Frederick Edward Leickly, 234308, Amaziah Delano John Marshall King, 234309, Allen Ramsay Tyler Lee Daniels, 234452, Levin Hyslop Christopher James Daniels, 234453, Levin Hyslop Scott Mason, 234454, Conrad Bush Michael E. Mason, 234455, Conrad Bush Joseph Walter Gilley, 234590, Robert Faris Reid Kelly Sasser, 234591, John Kelly Carter James Sasser, 234592, John Kelly Blake Allen Huebner, 234593, Jacob Hoffman Ike Elliott Minnick, 234594, Jacob Hoffman Jack Tyler Minnick, 234595, Jacob Hoffman International (3) Christian Scott Devoe, 233381, Micah Whitmarsh James Michael Bottlinger, 234310, Consider Little Dr. Adrian David Utterback, 234311, Jacob Utterback Kansas (23) James Francis Watkins Jr., 233382, Henry Watkins Roger Edward Thomas, 233383, John Van Etten Todd Duncan Hoover, 233384, Daniel McJunkin Francois-Xavier Louis Houitte De La Chesnais, 233790, Joseph Casimir Francois De Mathey West Alan Shatzman, 234031, Beverly Callicot John William Lofthouse, 234032, James Knowles Eli Sutton Allen, 234033, Isham Bobbitt Frank Nickolas Cannon, 234034, John Healy Duane Barron Billings, 234035, John Pomeroy Michael Dean Philbrick, 234036, Thomas Sebring Westin Niel Lee Mash, 234037, Philip Hewitt Ronald Darren Wiseman, 234038, George Lintner Stephen Henry Hadley, 234039, Stephen Pankey Sr. Jeffrey Lorn Hayes, 234040, Hans/Hance Black Larry Richard Garrison, 234041, Jacob Fisher Jr. Michael Joseph Fisher, 234042, Benjamin Ethell Jay Christopher Glidewell, 234043, Philip Roush Dwight David Crown, 234044, Thomas Lide Matthew Lee Blome, 234798, Major Lines Hunter Gabriel Blome, 234799, Major Lines Gunnar Benedict George Blome, 234800, Major Lines Marcus Bradley Howell, 234801, Micajah Callaway Michael Lee Warren, 234802, John Gill Kentucky (37) Clarence Robert Martin Jr., 233537, George Taylor Mark Sutherd Carroll, 233630, Stephen Codill William Walter Reed, 233690, Henry Shoffner William Kenneth Reed, 233691, Henry Shoffner William Brandon Reed, 233692, Henry Shoffner Douglas James King, 233890, Daniel Carter Rhett Walker Cooley, 234045, Samuel Auxier Riggs Carter Cooley, 234046, Samuel Auxier David Stoddard Woodbury, 234162, John Woodbury Gary Ray Archibald, 234163, William Voiles

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Michael William Jacobs, 234164, John Brewer Dent Lloyd Neal Baker, 234314, Zachariah Connell J. Cameron T. Barnett, 234315, Caleb Nash Jaden Kyle Pugh, 234316, Simon Stacy Joshua Luke Pugh, 234317, Simon Stacy Jacob Wesley Pugh, 234318, Simon Stacy Ryder Paul Gray, 234319, Caleb Nash Rickie Lee Charles, 234320, John Day Charles Edward Holbrook Jr., 234321, Edward Polly Phillip Wood Coffey, 234322, Elizabeth Graves Sandridge Noel Mark Botts, 234323, David Proffitt James Clay Botts, 234324, David Proffitt James Solomon Alexander Clay Botts, 234325, David Proffitt Robert Lucas Noel Botts, 234326, David Proffitt Darrell Edgar Stone, 234458, William Hammons Darrell Conway Stone, 234459, William Hammons Dennis Scott Beatty, 234596, Joseph Beatty Raymond Carus Waggoner, 234597, John Wagner Erskine Howard Courtenay III, 234598, William Christian John E. Hagan, 234667, John Pipes Morris Brown Danks, 234803, John Danks Stephen Kent Danks, 234804, John Danks David Brent Danks, 234805, John Danks Zachary David Danks, 234806, John Danks Kaleb Hamlin Coursey, 234807, John Danks

Timothy Andrew Clayton, 234808, Gardner Hopkins Everett Nesbit Byrd, 234809, Shadrack Byrd Louisiana (19) Patrick Todd McBride, 233821, Joseph Landry Jason Daniel Creech, 233822, William Lee Davidson Erick Stewart Brown, 233891, John Cox Edwin Karn Ensign III, 233892, William Ensign Edwin Karn Ensign IV, 233893, William Ensign Edwin Karn Ensign V, 233894, William Ensign Charles Ned Guilbeau Jr., 234327, Jean Guilbeau Theodore Patrick Harless III, 234328, William Iles Jonathan Hunt Harless, 234329, William Iles James William Smilie Jr., 234460, John Smilie Paul Danner Cooper, 234461, Levi Preston Jackson Patrick Cooper, 234462, Levi Preston Eric James Moore, 234463, Thomas Jefferson Timothy Paul Smith, 234599, Daniel Gaspard/Normand Richard Ramsey Kennedy Jr., 234668, Michel Prudhomme Richard Ramsey Kennedy III, 234669, Armand Broussard Reed Ramsey Kennedy, 234670, Armand Broussard Robert Gwinn Maddox IV, 234671, Ennemond Meullion David Bryan Romero, 234672, Louis Judice Jr.

Massachusetts (22) Paul Richard Perkins, 233543, Job Drew Jeffrey James Johnson, 233544, Stephen Luce John Lawrence Maziarz, 233545, Joseph Torrey Thomas Glen Cole II, 233642, Thomas Posey David Glassburn Gabriel, 233823, James Campbell Timothy Tyler Desrosiers, 233824, Nathaniel Chase James Michael Loring, 233901, Thomas Loring Nicholas Ryan Loring, 233902, Thomas Loring Raymond Paul Ward III, 233903, Jabez Lord Robert Lauren Devinney, 233904, Stephen Jillson Edward George Toomey, 234166, Daniel Libby Andrew Heathman Harrington, 234167, Nathaniel Harrington Scott Heathman Harrington, 234168, Nathaniel Harrington Jeffrey Thomas Harrington, 234169, Nathaniel Harrington Jake Sanford DeVries, 234330, Shepard Kollock Lee Sanford DeVries, 234331, Shepard Kollock Benjamin Lambert Hall Jr., 234602, Samuel Hillman J. Michael Stephen Goodie, 234603, Jonathan Williams Jr. Kevin Robert Donovan, 234604, Isaiah Keen Scott Harter Beyer, 234675, Jacob Bittenbender Matthew Thomas Nehrenz, 234811, Zelah Rude/Rood Jeffrey Hays Penfield, 234812, Charles Racine

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Peter Bruce Youel, 233712, William Youel Carl Andrew Youel, 233713, William Youel Bruce James Henry, 233912, Stephen Hatfield James Joseph Tuttle, 234178, Rufus Lines Glenn William O’Meara, 234179, Mathew Pigman Nathan E. Oliver, 234340, John Bryant Missouri (44) Charles Wallace Ivy, 233391, Thomas Caradine Donald Albert Koehler, 233392, David Haven David Douglas Dunlap, 233471, William Garrett Dr. Carl Brady Merrigan, 233472, William Garrett Benjamin J. Nulton Jr., 233546, Nathaniel Snelson Jeffrey Warren Hicks, 233715, Jesse Rector Steven Scott Ward, 233716, Alexander Fuller Clifton Maurice Hibbs, 233717, Eli McDaniel Jeff Allen Stokes, 233718, John Stokes David Michael Halter, 233719, Jacob Williamson Joe Allen Stokes, 233720, John Stokes Robert Lee Tritt, 233913, Peter Tritt Aaron Jay Magnuson II, 233914, James Williams Roy William Grimes, 234051, John Gump John Evans Cool, 234052, Oliver Hayes Nathan Duane Goodpasture, 234053, Abraham Goodpasture David Mark Fulk, 234054, Isaac Zane Gerard William Gerhart, 234055, Gabriel Constant Lucas Philip Carr, 234180, James Williams Brayden Douglas Willey, 234181, Barzilla Willey/Willy William Lucas Eades, 234182, Charles Eades Benjamin Patrick Clemmons, 234183, James McCrory James Robert Salisbury, 234184, William Walton Benjamin James Salisbury, 234185, William Walton Robert Benjamin Salisbury, 234186, William Walton William James Sammons, 234187, William Walton Ernest Valor Wasmer, 234188, Benjamin Junkins Truman Neil Wasmer, 234189, Benjamin Junkins Gary Lavern Walden Jr., 234190, Joseph Wallen Bryan Jeffrey Willey, 234191, Barzilla Willey/Willy Derek William Myers, 234479, Samuel Weaver James M. Freihofer, 234480, Bodo Otto Sr. Samuel Mark Scheiderer, 234481, Jacob Spitler Dearing Davis McMillin Jr., 234482, Joseph Walden Michael Robert Parrott, 234483, Elijah Wilmot Christopher Richmond, 234612, Phillip Howell Matthew Leon Frederickson, 234613, John Nicholas Nagle William Eric Livers, 234614, Charles McAnally Michael Clinton Presnell, 234615, James Napier James Douglas Diven, 234687, John Cronkhite Ryan Christopher Hager, 234688, William Stitt Sr. Russell Jewett Wright, 234689, George Harding Michael Howard Shelton, 234690, Enos Randoll Mark Douglas Engelhardt, 234691, Christian Seabaugh Mississippi (2) Bates Bennett, 233390, Thomas Kelsey

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Jackson Campbell Kizilbash, 234694, Andrew Hyde Jr. New Jersey (41) Edward P. Siemietkoski, 233393, Jacob Sink Walter Maier Hitchner, 233473, Bodo Otto Sr. Wayne Speranza, 233547, John Selover Robert William Rittershausen Jr., 233548, John Ray Ryan Matthew Rittershausen, 233549, John Ray Mark David Flaherty, 233632, John Tuthill Ernest Robert Volkland Jr., 233633, Thomas Roberts Daniel Page Stites, 233724, Nathaniel Holmes Michael Edward Beale, 233725, Benjamin Bolles Jared Michael Beale, 233726, Benjamin Bolles Edward Robert Beale, 233727, Benjamin Bolles Nicholas George Hanhan, 233728, Benjamin Bolles/Bowles/Bowls Michael John Mazen Hanhan, 233729, Benjamin Bolles/Bowles/Bowls Wesley Eugene Stokes, 233830, George Anthony Alex Joseph Robb, 233922, Richard Holcomb Kenneth Vincent Miller III, 233923, Amos Alexander Harold Norris Weller III, 233924, Jacob Weller Walter Ellsworth Boright Jr., 233925, Laurence Landt/Land Glenn William Rapp, 233926, Laurence Landt/Land Steven Matthew Rapp, 233927, Laurence Landt/Land Victor Maurice Verbeke, Esq., 234073, John Rosenkrans Andrew Robert Verbeke, 234074, John Rosenkrans Michael William Wellet Jr., 234075, John Dodson Michael William Wellet III, 234076, John Dodson Theodore Wilson Morris V, 234077, John Schenck Theodore Wilson Morris IV, 234078, John Schenck Glenn Munroe Frantz, 234197, William Munroe James Thomas Elliott, 234198, Michael Bortz Keenan Novak Elliott, 234199, Michael Bortz Owen Thomas Elliott, 234200, Michael Bortz Evan Benjamin Elliott, 234201, Michael Bortz Jay Joseph Godin, 234202, Peter Keckler Craig Ryan Kearsing, 234203, Eleazer Butler Kyle Eugene Emert, 234342, Frederick Emmert John Joseph Hill, 234343, William Hill David Cole Doeringer, 234344, Jacob Shotwell Richard Bolan, 234345, David Banta Scott Edward DeBiasio, 234485, Peter Pumyea Lawrence William Luttrell Jr., 234486, John Seney Douglas Eric Hahn, 234487, John D. Hennion Brewster Morey Miner, 234621, Absolom Miner New Mexico (2) John Joseph Frye, 234695, John Lewis New Mexico, Robert Cruitt McNiel III, 234696, William Stallworth Nevada (16) Ethan Charles Livingston, 233722, Adam Shafer/Shaffer John David Burley, 233723, David Maris

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Keith Charles Robbins, 233826, John Robbins Lt. Col. Eric E. Keyes, 233915, Daniel Keyes Staff Sergeant Garrett Eugene Keyes, 233916, Daniel Keyes Tyler Eric Keyes, 233917, Daniel Keyes Devin Edward Keyes, 233918, Daniel Keyes Weston Edward Cadillac Keyes, 233919, Daniel Keyes Anthony Jay Berkley, 234070, Reuben Enos Harry Scott Fields, 234071, Lemuel Sturtevant Jr. Major Russell Kingsbery, 234072, Elijah Caswell David C. Maffey, 234192, Thomas Winslow Joseph Cosner III, 234341, Thomas Costner Craig Richard Wuest, Ph.D., 234484, Shadrack Turner Stephen Edwin Chapman, 234620, John Chapman James F. Walker, 234813, Jacob Redwine New York (32) Richard E. Valentine Jr., 233604, Thomas Valentine Connor Jacob Mower, 233669, Israel H. Bowker Jaydon Joseph Mower, 233670, Israel H. Bowker Thomas Paul Terry, 233671, John Miller Jr. David B. Terry, 233672, John Miller Jr. Daniel F. Culver, 233673, John Miller Jr. Wayne Thomas Culver, 233674, John Miller Jr. James Hallock Barlow, 233675, John Miller Jr. James P. Murphy, 233676, Benjamin Foster Ryan J. Murphy, 233677, Benjamin Foster Laurence Kent Lays, 233678, Dan Loomis Richard M. Schmidt, 233984, John Todd Robert B. Jordan, 234425, Adam Arbogast Jeffrey A. Garcia, 234426, Daniel Rowe William Albert Maloney, 234427, Isaac Roosevelt Matthew W. Wilson, 234428, Benjamin Peachy Harvey T. Wilson, 234429, Benjamin Peachy Gavin Dean Foster Erickson, 234430, David Brown Christian R. Tast, 234431, Abraham Warwick Jeremy C. Tast, 234432, Abraham Warwick Lucas P. Tast, 234433, Abraham Warwick Kenneth Mark Cariker, 234434, George Cariker Kasey William Cariker, 234435, George Cariker Ian Everett Schramm, 234436, Nathaniel Lancaster Joshua Cole Schramm, 234437, Nathaniel Lancaster Tyler Scott Ubben, 234538, Elisha B. Maynard Joseph Patrick Dusavage, 234539, Elisha B. Maynard Coleman Joseph Dusavage, 234540, Elisha B. Maynard Gary Wayne Crewell, 234541, Elisha B. Maynard Jacob John Dusavage, 234542, John Flansburgh Jason Raymond Hinkley, 234543, Sands Raymond Samuel Wilson Hinkley, 234544, Sands Raymond Ohio (36) James Ernest Campbell, 233480, John Riden John David Ware, 233481, Jedediah Mills Randall Gene Cech, 233482, Daniel Livermore Kevin Patrick McEldowney, 233483, William Van Cleve

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Donald Andrew Youel, 233707, William Youel Peter Thomas Mersereau, 233737, Jeremiah Clark Sr. Stephen Howard Rauch, 233738, William Woodford Sr. Gregory Anson Bibler, 233739, Benjamin Ensley Gary Willard Best, 233740, Charles Anderson Adam Benjamin Shemory, 233741, Benjamin Stone John Marvin Huffman Jr., 233929, Lewis/Ludwig/Ludwick Hoffman David Allen Rose, 233930, Jonathan Lilly Andrew David Rose, 233931, Jonathan Lilly Daniel James Thompson, 234079, Ebenezer Landon Brody Randall Thompson, 234080, Ebenezer Landon Scott Joseph Thompson, 234081, Ebenezer Landon Landon James Thompson, 234082, Ebenezer Landon Benjamin Thomas Cutting, 234206, Anthony Miller Bruce Earl Corson, 234207, Aaron Corson/Courson Aaron Michael Shoemake, 234208, Robert Thomas Bradlee Charles Shoemake, 234209, Robert Thomas Alexander Gregory Lovelace, 234210, Thomas Lovelace Dennis Lee Lambert, 234211, Dewald Snyder Justin Mckinley Gates, 234212, Melchior Steele/Stiehl Christopher John Condorodis, 234213, Adam Zehner Christian Friedrich Schick, 234348, Michael Hensel Keith Edward Grate, 234349, Andrew Cochran David Charles Maley, 234500, Lawrence Maley/Mealey Stephen Michael Camburn, 234501, John Baird Christopher Lewis Van Note, 234502, Eliab Farnam/Farnum Andrew David Lambert, 234623, Dewald Snyder Jonathan Thomas Lambert, 234624, Dewald Snyder Matthew James Lambert, 234625, Dewald Snyder Mark Christopher Cooke, 234718, Nathaniel Lancaster Gerald Durfee Lindstrom, 234719, Walter Durfee James David Vance, 234749, William Hagens Oklahoma (28) Corey Donovan Grubb, 233394, John Grubb/Grub Robert Wyman Bedle, 233484, Thomas Beadle Eric Stephen Patton, 233635, Walter Bernard Matthew Eric Patton, 233636, Walter Bernard William Stephen Patton, 233637, Walter Bernard Charles Gomer Simmons, 233742, Robert Milburn Donald E. Ramsey, 233743, George Philip Kiester Geoffrey Stuart Waldo, 233932, Joseph Stevenson Kevin Reed King, 234083, Nathan Reed Michael Steven McWhorter, 234135, John McWhorter Michael Ryan McWhorter, 234136, John McWhorter John Wylie McWhorter, 234137, John McWhorter Michael Dunn Blodgett, 234720, Joshua Blodgett David Keith Koonce, 234721, Daniel Koons/Koonce Paisley Hiro Plunkett, 234722, Joseph Haskell Cyrus Samuel Farzaneh, 234723, Joseph Haskell Wayne Clifford Tyson, 234724, Archibald Little Dustin Cates, 234725, Daniel Howe

Lorn John Lyman, 234726, Abel Lyman Nicholas William Lyman, 234727, Abel Lyman Frank Joseph Podpechan, 234728, John Mallory Robert William Karlovich III, 234729, John Mallory Frank Nicholas Karlovich, 234730, John Mallory Geoffrey Ross Hale Jr., 234731, John Mallory Steven Lockwood Hinkle, 234732, Charles Hinkle James Raymond Hinkle, 234733, Charles Hinkle Maxwell Raymond Hinkle, 234734, Charles Hinkle Samuel James Hinkle, 234735, Charles Hinkle Oregon (19) Beckett Graham Storti, 233744, Lawrence Maley/Mealy Davis James Storti, 233745, Lawrence Maley/Mealy Ruben Leon Kretzschmar, 233746, Samuel Williamson Joshua L. Sandberg, 233747, Benjamin Deuel Conner Eli Sandberg, 233748, Benjamin Deuel Cameron James Sandberg, 233749, Benjamin Deuel James Randall Sandberg, 233750, Benjamin Deuel George Torres, 233933, Charles Fain Jacob Alexander Decker Jordan, 233934, John Decker Thomas Hamlett Averett, 234084, Stephen Hall William Harry Wise, 234085, Seth Sumner Peter Guy Wise, 234086, Seth Sumner Jonathan William Wise, 234087, Seth Sumner William Blake Wise, 234088, Seth Sumner Jay Neal Wilt, 234089, Jonathan Miller James D. Dimmick, 234090, Ralph Stafford Clayton Kyle Goode, 234091, Daniel Benrley Glenn H. Hogan, 234815, Eleazer Goodrich Kevin James Smith, 234816, Ephraim Dilley Pennsylvania (66) David Tyler Crum, 233395, Abraham Hawkins David Joseph Hegarty, 233396, Nicholas Bachert Douglas Albert Etter, 233397, John Hoge Walker Bruce Daniel Davidson Etter, 233398, John Hoge Walker Tristin Charles Etter, 233399, John Hoge Walker John Ray Clark, 233400, John William Altman Sr. David Barry Cacka, 233401, Philip Geehr Tyler Jordan Crum, 233402, Abraham Hawkins Dallas Joseph Crum, 233403, Abraham Hawkins Brian Taylor Ashby, 233404, George Hammett Donald Raymond Brown, 233485, Amdreas Gerberich Robert Lewis Keck III, 233564, Reuben Smith Zachery Austin Keck, 233565, Reuben Smith Mathew Thomas Tillery, 233566, Reuben Smith William Calvin Mitchell, 233567, Thomas P. Wimbrow William Edwin Mitchell, 233568, Thomas P. Wimbrow William Owen Mitchell, 233569, Thomas P. Wimbrow William Henry Keetley IV, 233638, Benjamin Pomeroy

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Mark Hodges, 234505, John Hayden Devin Hodges, 234506, John Hayden Trevor Hodges, 234507, John Hayden South Carolina (36) James Eugene Malone, 233427, Hugh McCreary Gary David Taylor Jr., 233557, John Darby Sr. Robert Benjamin Sandifer, 233558, Jethro New Michael Dorr Redman, 233559, Matthew Dorr Sr. John Barry Gordon, 233560, Reuben Blanton Douglas Rollin Keefe, 233561, Isaac Howe Michael Lee Schwartzkopf, 233562, Nicholas Neely/Neligh Clinton Angus Alston, 233563, Thomas Dodge Thomas Edmond Brim Jr., 233938, Ludwig Albright Noah Blair Brim, 233939, Ludwig Albright Zachary Thomas Brim, 233940, Ludwig Albright William G. Wise, 233941, Henry Lee James Guy Hogsed, 233942, David McNabb Robert William Matthew Tarrant, 233943, James Butler Gunnar Bradford Peterson, 233944, John Coddington Mitchell George Nifenecker, 234216, Philip Huckaby Andrew Simon Nifenecker, 234217, Philip Huckaby Robert Brian O’Day, 234218, John Rowland Michael Robert Montei, 234219, Valentine Shaffer Gregory Marc Hutchinson, 234220, James Ford William Scott Terry, 234221, Kasper/Casper Koiner Philip Cannon Terry, 234222, Kasper/Casper Koiner Andrew Bruce Terry, 234223, Kasper/Casper Koiner Kenneth Elwood Fulp Jr., 234224, Peter Fulp William Joseph Corbett, 234225, John Newton Thomas Clifford Corbett, 234226, John Newton David Wright Durham, 234634, John Burns Lucian Scott Kinder, 234635, William McIntosh Paul Selle, 234636, William Markey Barnard Corbett, 234739, Joseph Duke Jacob Wesley Wexler, 234740, John Burroughs Dustin Wyatt Wexler, 234741, John Burroughs James Clayton Massey Jr., 234742, Arthur Irwin Larry Dean Shull, 234743, Peter Houser Richard Carl Meehan, 234744, John Hunt Zachary R. Lind Sr., 234821, Henry Aleshire Tennessee (62) Robert Joseph Mehlhorn, 233405, William Russell Sr. Rhyen Patrick Staley, 233406, Hanchrist Carlock Rhys Patrick Staley, 233407, Hanchrist Carlock Robert Donald Wilkins, 233408, James Wilkins Chad Fred Bailey, 233409, David Hughes Merrol N. Hyde, 233410, Henry Hyde Brian James Pemberton, 233486, William Dykes Sr. James Thomas DuBois Jr., 233487, George Oliver Jr. Garnett Robert Cothern Jr., 233488, David Mason George Andrew Everett, 233640, James McCrory Allan Wayne Higgins, 233641, William Jones James Bradley Jordon, 233643, George Avery Jerry Gordon Hughes, 233644, George Reynolds Paul Cavert Stumb, 233645, James Holland

Haywood St. Clair Barry, 233646, John Dew Roger Lee Cantrell, 233753, Henry Dogan/Dugan Jon Ashley York, 233754, James Witherspoon Mark Jefferson Lawrence, 233755, William Nelson Scott Christopher Simmons, 233756, James Capwell Jack Thomas Simmons, 233757, James Capwell Jess N. Bonds II, 233758, Edward Moseley Larry Edward Humber, 233759, Oliver Gresham Richard Larry Clark, 233760, James Kirkpatrick Daniel Edward Hardison, 233761, William Knox Sr. James Chase Lannom, 233762, George Avery David Ian Dobson, 233846, John Fox Tyler Christian Galyon, 234098, Thomas Atchley Wendell Latta Shelton Sr., 234099, John Sevier Wendell Latta Shelton Jr., 234100, John Sevier Michael Steven Shelton, 234101, John Sevier Nathaniel Clayton Shelton, 234102, John Sevier Wesley David Hopper, 234103, John Inzer Nathaniel Aidan Carr, 234104, James Francis Moore Jeffrey Richard Joyner, 234105, Blackman Ligon Woodson Fox Joyner, 234106, Blackman Ligon Dale Duane Brown Jr., 234227, John Gray Robert Adair Frech III, 234228, Isaac Gillespie Zachary Taylor Shedd, 234229, Nathan Shed/Shedd Matthew Joyner Box, 234230, James Burke Vance William Hughes, 234361, Daniel Etter Thomas Fredrick Trey King III, 234362, Daniel Gillespie Austin Taylor Dubuc, 234363, Joseph Rudd Eric Hugh Durham, 234364, Thomas Durham Richard Franklin Ayres, 234365, Henry Ayres Gary Dwayne Kirtley, 234366, Jonas Hill Stephen Michael Danner, 234367, Valentine Crawford Alexander Norman Long, 234368, John Long Tracy Dale Wright, 234369, Thomas Gordon William Frederick Carden, 234370, Andrew Braden Samuel Frederick Carden, 234371, Andrew Braden Wallace Frederick Carden Jr., 234372, Andrew Braden Carlos Clifford Smith, 234637, William Cargill John Eager Howard Jr., 234638, John Eager Howard James Steven Collie, 234639, Andrew Goff Lee Keck, 234640, Andrew Edmondson Christopher Aaron Chandler, 234641, John Bomar Patrick Scott Attwell, 234642, Elijah Isaacs Howard Wesley Lynd, 234643, John Day Kenneth A. Chrestman, 234644, Reuben E. Cook Walter Pepper Ashford Sr., 234645, Noah Stringer Michael Armand L’Altrelli, 234646, Peter Koger John Matthew Hall, 234647, William Kendall Texas (121) Douglas Phillip Heller, 233411, Anthony Weaver Bruce Ward Bain, 233412, Michael Brown Doylton Davis Jr., 233413, James Hodges Scott Allen Evans, 233414, Burton Pride Arthur Layne Allen Jr., 233415, Adoniram Allen Michael Jacob Slavens Sr., 233416, John Slaven Sr.

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John David Jett, 233417, John Jett Bruce Edward Earthman, 233489, Isaac Earthman Scott Alan Slough, 233490, Daniel Bordeaux Richard Scott Joyner, 233491, Moses Joyner Brian Patrick Barrow, 233492, Joseph Hebert Ronald Dale Smith, 233493, Stephen Williams Mark David Humphrey, 233494, Jonathan Taylor Raul Emilio Hinojosa, 233495, Jose Manuel Hinojosa/Ynojosa Raul Gustavo Hinojosa, 233496, Jose Manuel Hinojosa/Ynojosa Emilio Ramon Hinojosa, 233497, Jose Manuel Hinojosa/Ynojosa Luke Alexander Acred, 233498, Prosser Horton Connor Alan Acred, 233499, Prosser Horton Clyde Douglas Baker, 233500, Elias Baker Calvin Don Brown, 233570, Alston S. Massey Brent Matthew Rutan, 233571, Stephen Hopkins David George Spaulding, 233572, Samuel Gould Thomas James Rinehart, 233573, Noah Tobey Robert Frank Collins, 233574, Thomas Dodds Anthony Abel Aleman, 233575, John Thrasher Kasey Booth, 233576, Uriah Rogers Donald Fred Phillips, 233595, Timothy Sexton Steven Martin Bradshaw, 233647, Evan Thomas Patrick Dennis Souter, 233648, Joseph Hixon Gayle Eugene Barber, 233649, James Barber Robert Lee Kelly, 233650, Mordecai Mendenhall Guy E. Sargent III, 233763, Ephraim Ladd Robert Marshall Braley, 233764, John Loomis Ephrim Marshall Braley III, 233765, John Loomis Nathaniel Marshall Braley, 233766, John Loomis James Cornelius Potter III, 233767, David French Jeffery Wade O’Brien, 233768, Ambrose Blackburn Thomas Edward Cool, 233769, Philip Kohl Jack Philip Cool, 233770, Philip Kohl Nicholas Grant Cartwright, 233771, Leonard Fite Robert H. Van Horn Jr., 233772, John Tillery Aaron Wade Roberts, 233773, Trueworthy Dudley Daryl Russell Coffey, 233774, John Sevier Frank Morgan Burrow II, 233775, Antonio Gil Y’Barbo Jessie Kenneth Hammack, 233776, Charles Honore Olivier Stephen Craig Pirrong, 233847, Peter Bonham Jackie Cleburne Sisson, 233848, David Sisson John D. Presnall, 233849, James Pressnal William Wayne Wilcox, 233850, Zachariah Landrum Greyson Heath Lucado, 233851, Michael Shirley Dallam Masterson, 233945, Archibald Roane Mark Richard Pocoroba, 234107, Robert Wadsworth James Patrick Holmes, 234108, Nathaniel Beall Dylan Vincent Hutzler, 234109, Thomas Chisolm/Chism Cooper Michael Kerwin, 234110, Daniel Johnson Craig Irwin Dooley, 234111, David Kimball Brent Glynn Batla, 234112, Robert Edwards

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Frederick Warner Forman Jr., 234113, Michael Yeasley Errol Alan Flannery, 234114, John Crockett Elliott Glreath Davis, 234115, William Gilreath Sr. Olen Truman Davis Jr., 234116, John McClellan Jason William Whitbeck, 234117, John Dedrick Dillenback Aaron Taylor Nelson, 234118, David Tate Michael Sean Nelson, 234119, David Tate Larry Sloan Lucas, 234120, George Christian Edward B. Haldeman Jr., 234121, Daniel Broomall Jacob C. Haldeman, 234122, Daniel Broomall Patrick Bryan Mosley, 234123, Moses Granberry Keith Wayne Hefner, 234124, John Crafton Dylan Price Manly-Montague, 234125, John Milligan Robert Isaac Chancellor, 234231, Edward De Haven John Thomas Carbone, 234232, John Phelps Neal Thomas Scott, 234233, Robert Scott Patrick Allen Scott, 234234, Robert Scott Nathan Soctt Gutierrez, 234235, Robert Scott Joseph Clarence Hall, 234236, Benjamin French Achilleus Joseph Albert Hall, 234237, Benjamin French Thomas James Wilson, 234238, Joseph Colson Alexander Michael Wetter, 234277, Philip Sowers Michael Howard Williams, 234373, Elijah Jefferson Sabin Larry C. Newman II, 234374, Jonathan Hanby Dylan Kent Newman, 234375, Jonathan Hanby Frederick Monterey Jackson III, 234376, John Crawford Sr. William James Becker, 234508, Jonathan Henderson Douglas Allen Williams, 234509, Robert Lovewell Regan McIntyre Stringfellow, 234510, Robert Stringfellow Hayden Chambers Stringfellow, 234511, Robert Stringfellow John Edward Catlin, 234512, Abraham Catlin Walter Eric Sarlls, 234513, Moses Phillips William Allen Myers, 234514, John Jacob Myers Joshua Charles Joiner, 234648, John McCutcheon Jacob Donald Joiner, 234649, John McCutcheon Colin James McWhorter, 234650, William Bennett Jay Howard Cookingham, 234745, Albartus Shriver Rusel Keith Ottinger, 234746, John Ottinger Jon Rusel Ihle Ottinger, 234747, John Ottinger Bruce Allen Williford, 234822, Thomas Moore Jackson Davis Egert, 234823, Nathaniel Shrewsbury Gregory Owen Young, 234824, Silas Angier Santiago Robert Michael Lopez, 234825, Joseph Dow Scott Allan Newsom, 234826, Robert Rankin Jacob Allan Newsom, 234827, Robert Rankin Andrew Scott Newsom, 234828, Robert Rankin Michael William Carr, 234829, Robert Lovewell Robert Gage Reese, 234830, Samuel Newton Cabell Christopher Kwan McKee, 234831, Benjamin Allen Wash Joshua Clay McKee, 234832, Benjamin Allen Wash

Daniel Wayne Whittenburg, 234833, Patrick McCann Thomas Weston Marshall, 234834, Shadrack Rowe James Cooper Marshall, 234835, Shadrack Rowe James William Williamson, 234836, Robert Looney Chad Gabriel Littleton, 234837, Daniel Sisk James Robert Perkins, 234838, Daniel McJunkin John Marque Agee, 234839, Daniel Agee Jeffrey Kyle Jones, 234840, Burwell Thompson Dalton Joseph Jones, 234841, Burwell Thompson James Keith Jones, 234842, Burwell Thompson Michael Clinton Downing, 234843, Lawrence Taliaferro Michael Moore McCaskill, 234844, Nathan Williford Ronald Dean Williams, 234845, Robert Lovewell Thomas Arthur Whitenton, 234846, Luke John Morgan Utah (3) Jason Leslie Cooper, 233577, Gilbert T. Cooper Craig Richard Everett, 233578, Ephraim Barrows Larry Mark Ashurst, 233579, Phineas Hayward Virginia (78) Daniel Ray Beasley, 233418, Richard Beasley Russell Scott Christian, 233419, Richard Christian John Thomas DeBell, 233420, Richard Henry Lee John Thomas DeBell Jr., 233421, Richard Henry Lee Richard Lee DeBell, 233422, Richard Henry Lee Mark Anthony Flavin, 233423, Jehiel Jones Wallace Stanford Crain Jr., 233424, Roger Crane Michael Andrew Hays, 233501, James Slack Christopher Karrer Hersh, 233502, John Conrad Six David Carlton Gerrish Jr., 233503, Charles Gerrish David Carlton Gerrish III, 233504, Charles Gerrish Leslie Joseph Walter, 233505, Henry Gerrish Michael Charles Thompson, 233506, Robert Thompson George Joseph Winn, 233581, Caleb Winn Roger Warren Monthey, 233582, Benjamin Wellington Alexander Ryan Brach, 233583, Jacob Humble Algenon Lorenza Brown, 233584, Abraham Brown Collin Franklin Stover, 233651, Nathaniel Hollister John Thomas Bellamy, 233652, Jonathan Cary Jesse Frank Dineen, 233653, Nathaniel Morgan Charles Lee Davidson, 233654, William Armstrong Robert Hasbrouck Nutt, 233655, Layton Yancey Peter Christopher Fisk, 233656, Ebenezer Fisk Mark Allen Carter, 233777, Jesse Carter Berkeley Moore Shervin Jr., 233778, Nathaniel Welch Robert Nottingham Trower, 233779, Robert Trower Harrison Lee Broadbent, 233780, Patrick Henry Mark Ethan Sprowl, 233781, William Pangburn Eric Milan Blaha, 233782, Abraham Haldeman Michael Raymond King, 233783, John Comly Julius Burt Lovell, 233791, Miller Bledsoe Jason J. Castro, 233853, Daniel Allen Shenan Doah Braswell, 233947, Jesse Braswell

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Vincent Michael Frasure, 233948, Solomon Osborne Henry Noah Frasure, 233949, Solomon Osborne Daniel Stevens Ross IV, 233950, Charles Bowen James Willard Gilley, 233951, William Fears William Eric Russell, 233952, Matthew Russell Douglas Duval Nash, 234126, James Holliday Matthew Wayne Cross, 234127, Henry Yoho Ruble Alison Hord III, 234128, Edward Outlaw Terrence Alan Scott, 234129, Joseph Scott Charles Alexander Scott, 234130, Joseph Scott Leslie Parker Budd Scott, 234131, Joseph Scott Kim Gaylord Woodward, 234132, Enos Woodward Donald Eugene Dixon, 234133, David McKinley Curtis Allen Witt, 234239, James Campbell Christopher Curtis Campbell, 234240, James Campbell Jason Kenneth Conrey, 234241, John Conrey Ronnie W. Hendricks, 234242, John Green Jerry Lee Mullins, 234243, John Mullins Michael Robert Mulligan, 234244, Daniel St John Derwood Sumner Chase Jr., 234245, Ebenezer Gay Scott Van Veghten Coombe, 234377, Derrick Van Veghten Bolling Izard, 234378, Abraham Wheelwright Eric J. Phillips, 234379, Tobias Phillips Owen Leonard Waltman Jr., 234380, Jonathan Morris Christopher Paul Stankus, 234381, John Neely David R. Maxfield, 234382, John Snow Scott L. Howell, 234383, John Dowling James Allen Long, 234384, Barruch Butts Raymond Frederic Morgan, 234385, Thomas Wilt Kevin Wayne Weldon, 234386, Joseph Spencer Benjamin Forrest Mahone, 234847, Drury Logan Gabriel Neace Bradley, 234848, John Coombs Sr. Aaron David Mullinix, 234849, George Claghorn Ethan David Mullinix, 234850, George Claghorn Jack Wesley Topping, 234851, John White Stephen Gregory Diehl, 234852, Henry Hunsicker John Craig Peterson, 234853, Henry Goodknight Austin Randolph Stewart, 234854, Thomas Bolling Brian Lee Billstein, 234855, Edward Walton Brian Douglas Woods, 234856, John Brickey Clayton Andrew Vieg, 234857, Zachariah Lee Howard Avery Smith, 234858, William Williams Charles Graves Anthony III, 234859, Abram Penn Charles Graves Anthony Jr., 234860, Abram Penn Leonard Calvin Rorrer, 234861, Samuel Underwood Vermont (5) Robert Dylan Prong, 233580, Timothy Kellogg Caden James Vinger, 233852, Ichabod Morton Jonathan Tucker Sturges, 233946, Isaiah Beaumont Carleton Royse Ayers Jr., 234515, Lemuel Royse Donald A. E. Spear, 234516, Ezra Pike Washington (24) Jordan Thomas Stark, 233585, Samuel Shortridge Jeffery Wayne Hall, 233586, Calvin Scott

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Daniel Jacob Ulbright, 233784, Samuel Mallory William John Meeks, 233854, John Meeks Patrick Edgar Morehart, 233855, John Morehart Steven Robert DePuydt, 233856, Daniel Boone Joseph Franklin LeCato Jr., 233953, Southy Nelson Rion Lee Loutherback, 233954, John Brown James Glen Sipe, 233963, George Frederick Hittel James Michael Carr, 234246, Ephraim Lindsey Benjamin E. Card, 234247, Elisha Parker Murray Titterington, 234387, Thomas Philbrick Huntoon Paul Alan Wynkoop, 234388, William Mitchell Paul Joseph Sperduti, 234389, Simeon Prior Barry Michael Bandara, 234390, Alexander Burns Stephen Anthony Gilbert, 234391, John Gilbert Michael Vaughn Gilbert, 234392, John Gilbert Arthur Benson Gilbert Jr., 234393, John Gilbert Daniel Robert Berryhill, 234651, William Crumley/Crumbley Brian James Berryhill, 234652, William Crumley/Crumbley Aiden Michael-Scott Berryhill, 234653, William Crumley/Crumbley William Steven Harris, 234654, Ezekiel Harris Charles Edward Rogalinski III, 234655, Frederick Ripperdan Clifford Ray Davenport, 234862, Jasper Poulson Wisconsin (18) Lawrence Clayton Adams, 233425, John Bybee Douglas Charles Woeckener, 233509, Adam Zehner Steffen Douglas Woeckener, 233510, Adam Zehner Benjamin Taylor Kurten, 233587, Solomon Janes Samuel Louis Kurten, 233588, Solomon Janes Andrew William Kurten, 233589, Solomon Janes Bruce Byron Deadman, 233590, John Johnston Jonathan Thomas Fries Lorenzen, 233789, Bartholomew Brown John Charles Holtz, 233857, Christopher Bowman Christopher John Holtz, 233858, Christopher Bowman James Martin Mills, 233859, James Mills Ernest Albert Plastine, 233956, George Twilley James Edwin Plastine, 233957, George Twilley James Theron Plastine, 234134, George Twilley Ted Joseph Behncke Sr., 234522, Samuel Ashley Sr. Nathan Maynard Behncke, 234523, Samuel Ashley Sr. Ted Joseph Behncke Jr., 234524, Samuel Ashley Sr. Mark Ryan Behncke, 234525, Samuel Ashley Sr. West Virginia (50) Jeffrey Marshall Yost, 233507, Robert Knowlton George Michael Gribben, 233508, Aaron Smith Travis L. Zeik, 233657, Silas Shurtleff Anthony Jacob Benicewicz, 233785, Frederick Swentzel Charles Richard Franklin Hill, 233786, John Hill William David Reed, 233787, Henry Jacob Trolinger

Brian Carroll Kotz, 233788, Michael Rhodes John Byron Wilfong, 233955, Samuel Harbert/Harbord Judson Cole Moore, 234248, John Moore Juston Heath Moore, 234249, John Moore Christian James Moore, 234250, John Moore Brooks Juston Moore, 234251, John Moore Thomas Eugene Tucker, 234252, Samuel Pringle William Ellsworth Senseney, 234253, Daniel Hite James Patrick Benson, 234254, Southy Cope Michael Scott Whitteker, 234255, Joseph Whitaker/Whittakerr Charles Kevin Moore, 234256, John Moore Clark Zachary Moore, 234257, John Moore Zachary David Moore, 234258, John Moore Zane Keith Moore, 234259, John Moore David Keith Moore, 234260, John Moore Larry Steven Moore, 234261, John Moore Brandon Kevin Moore, 234262, John Moore William Brandt Moore, 234263, John Moore Robert Nathan Meadows, 234264, Francis Meadows Trevor Jackson Donley, 234265, George Adam Mohler Sr. Tyler Clark Donley, 234266, George Adam Mohler Sr. John Timothy Williams, 234267, Abner Messenger Michael David Kinsley, 234268, Jesse Ray David Lee Kinsley, 234269, Jesse Ray Joseph Michael Kinsley, 234270, Jesse Ray Logan Jasper Kinsley, 234271, Jesse Ray Robert Paul Daly II, 234272, Ezekiel Rambo Brace Robert Mullett II, 234273, Ezekiel Rambo Daly Robert Mullett, 234274, Ezekiel Rambo Harold Delano Clifton, 234394, William Lowther Robert David Schindell, 234517, Ludwig Shindel James Vincent DeCicco Jr., 234518, Isham Harris Caelum Taliaferro Witcher, 234519, David Via Donald Alan Williams, 234520, Isaac Griffin Edward Lee Heck, 234521, Daniel Heck Christopher Michael Triplett, 234656, Philip Peter Bucher Timothy Anthony Bagley, 234657, Orlando Bagley William Samuel Landis, 234863, John Landis Todd Wendall Landis, 234864, John Landis Samuel Grant Landis, 234865, John Landis Robert Michael Chapman, 234866, Owen Ellis Mark A. Chapman, 234867, Owen Ellis James Vincent DeCicco III, 234868, Isham Harris Ronald Irvin DeCicco, 234869, Isham Harris Wyoming (6) Colin James Malone, 233428, Hugh McCreary Michael Linn Anderson, 233511, Abraham Lockwood James Allan Bogert, 233512, Cornelius A. Bogert Andrew Alexander Tereshko, 233958, Jonathan Kinner Jacob Harrison Punter, 233959, Jonathan Kinner SGM Mark Anthony Bucksath, USA (Ret), 234748, John Sevier

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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 North 16th Street, Phoenix AZ. Meetings are informal and start at 11 am. Contact Chuck Howey (602) 8187635, Howeycn@q.com.

P Tucson Chapter, serving Tucson and southern Arizona. Meets the fourth Saturday of the month, SeptemberMay. 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 Dunedin Country Club,1050 Palm Blvd., Dunedin, FL on the third Wednesday of the month September through May. Contact Dwight McEntire at (727) 460-5308 or email jdmcentire.sar@ gmail.com.

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

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meeting, 11 a.m., first Saturday of the month, October-June. Call (352) 5895565.

Steven Hohman, (352) 815-8099, or Richard Bailey, (813) 469-2341, or visit www.withsar.org.

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.

GEORGIA

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 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

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

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

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.

NEBRASKA P Omaha Chapter meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Gorats Steak House, 4917 Center Street, Omaha. Guests

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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 Road, Drexel Hill, PA, wbaklava@aol. com, www.PCCSAR.org.

P Pittsburgh Chapter meets quarterly at various locations around Pittsburgh with a guest speaker, luncheon and a business meeting. For more information, visit www.sarpgh.com or contact Jason Miller at jsmiller.pgh@ gmail.com.

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, www,txssar.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 Ellis County Chapter #70 meets the fourth Saturday of each month (except December) at 9 a.m. at The Hamilton at Garden Valley, 880 Garden Valley Pkwy, Waxahachie, TX 75165. We invite everyone to come and meet our members. Colonial attire is always welcomed, www. texassar.org/EllisCounty.

P Patrick Henry Chapter meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. at the 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.

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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 Alexander Hodge Chapter #49 meets at 6:30 pm every fourth Tuesday for a General Meeting on oddnumbered months at Spring Creek

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

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www.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 through August. Discover more about our dynamic, award-winning chapter at https://gwsar.org/ today! For additional details, select ‘Contact’ from the main menu. (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 Ford’s Colony Country Club off Longhill Road in Williamsburg. Lunch is $27— 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: $17.

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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