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Volume 2 September 2014 Issue 10

“WALKING IN PETER’S FOOTSTEPS” accommodations, there are five bedrooms, including ANNUAL MEETING the Thomas Jefferson and Williamsburg Rooms. For reservations, contact Nancy Maxey at 434-221-8942 & SPECIAL EVENT or [email protected]. For more information, visit www.maysvillemanor.com. Society members will begin gathering at 11:30 am on Sunday, October 19, 2014, at Maysville Manor Bed & Breakfast in Buckingham, Virginia. After lunch and our annual business meeting, members will join guests for a ceremony in which Mr. & Mrs. Herbert E. Maxey, Jr., owners of Maysville Manor, will dedicate the library in honor of Peter Francisco. Plan now to attend this historic event!

Maysville Manor ( circa 1815 ) is a beautifully decorated H-shaped federal structure, adjoining a 200-acre farm on the Slate River. For overnight

The pleasure of your company is requested at the

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Luncheon and Annual Meeting

Sunday, October 19, 2014 ~ Gathering begins at 11:30 am ~

Maysville Manor Bed & Breakfast 23 Courthouse Road Buckingham, Virginia 23921

Special Event ~ 2:30 pm Dedication of the Library in Maysville Manor in Honor or Peter Francisco

Luncheon : $20 per person; $10 per child 12 years of age or younger R.S.V.P. Email [email protected] ~ call Anne Wilson at 512.636.8197 ~ or complete and return the form in this newsletter Parking : Buckingham Courthouse and Housewright House Museum lots

HIGHLIGHTS OF PETER FRANCISCO DAY

Society members gathered Sunday, March 16, in the Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia, in celebration of Peter Francisco Day. The order of the day included reading of the Proclamation by the Governor, designating March 15 th as Peter Francisco Day in Virginia; and an 1831 newspaper article about Peter’s funeral. Guest speaker, Mr. Marc Leepson, shared highlights from his book Lafayette: Lessons in Leadership from the Idealist General. Lafayette is of special interest to the

Society, since he and Peter Francisco were close Robyn Cotney displaying her scholarship friends. Winners of the raffle to raise funds for our certificate presented by Libby McLeod in June 2014 scholarships were Sue Terminella and Anne Wilson. Following the meeting, the James River Hikers joined Society members for a wreath-laying ceremony at Peter’s gravesite in Shockoe Hill Cemetery.

McLain Faett receiving his scholarship from Society member Jon Francisco at the Douglas S. Freeman High School Awards Ceremony held June 9, 2014

Peter Francisco Day Celebration – March 1 2014 ~ SEE PAGE 4 FOR Row 1: Jane McCroskey; Sue Terminella; Rockwell MORE SCHOLARSHIP NEWS ~ Lambert; Libby McLeod; Edith Buckley; Alla Pruitt; Anne Linares; Steven Pruitt COUSINS’ CHALLENGE Row 2: Carol Mullins; Francis Terminella; John L. Barret; John H. Barret; John McCroskey; Gayle Randol; Don D2’s (descendants of Peter Francisco and his second Pruitt; Guest Speaker, Marc Leepson wife, Catherine Brooke) won the Cousins’ Challenge!

Jane McCroskey “recruited” two new members – her PETER FRANCISCO husband John and her grandson Barret Whanger. MEMORIAL SCHOLARHIP

Because of the generosity of members and others, funding for the Society’s scholarships came entirely from donations and fundraisers, and we were able to present two $500 scholarships in 2014! After thorough evaluation of all applications by members of the Scholarship Committee, the following graduating seniors were selected to receive our 2 nd annual Peter Francisco Memorial Scholarships: Robyn L. Cotney of Weeki Wachee, Florida, (Springstead High School, Spring Hill, FL) who will be attending the University of Florida; and McLain C. Faett of Glen Allen, Virginia, (Douglas S. Catherine Fauntleroy Francisco, daughter of Peter and Freeman High School, Henrico, VA) who will be Catherine Fauntleroy Brooke Francisco (Portrait owned by attending the University of Virginia. Anne Gatling Honey of Boca Raton, FL) NEWS FROM MEMBERS MEMORIAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT

~Edith F. Buckley and Caroline Corum represented The Greenbelt Tennis Association of Greenbelt our Society at the opening ceremonies honoring Maryland, hosted the fist Peter Francisco Memorial historical and hereditary organizations at the 124 th Tennis Tournament from May 31-June1, 2014. Libby Continental Congress of the Daughters of the McLeod planned the event; Terry Henderson, held at Constitution Hall in President of the GTA, and Richard Majewski directed Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2014. the tournament. The GTA graciously donated all entry fees for the tournament to the 2014 Peter Francisco Memorial Scholarship Fund. Winners and runners-up were: A Draw - Charlie Murphy and Orlando Delgado; B Draw – Danny Weaver and Paul Cocchiaro; C Draw – Libby McLeod and Allen Lord.

Caroline Corum and Edith Buckley in attendance at the DAR’s 124 th Continental Congress

~Harry, Virginia and Jack Kardian fulfilled the purpose of the Society by sharing their heritage with their entire school when they presented a copy of A-Draw runner-up, Orlando Delgado; Tournament Abandoned (a novel about Peter Francisco by Director Terry Henderson; and winner, Charlie Murphy. Society member, Jan Fleet Umhau) to St. Michael’s Episcopal School Library, Richmond, Virginia, on March 20, 2014. Proud parents are Chris and Karen Kardian.

B-Draw runner-up, Paul Cocchiaro; winner, Danny Weaver.

SOCIETY ARCHIVES

Society records donated by Edith Francisco Buckley to the Library of Virginia have been scanned and Harry Kardian proudly displays a copy of Abandoned cataloged and are available for viewing at http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=lva/vi03441.xml. ~Elizabeth (Libby) McLeod was presented with the Please send any records, photos (include names, date Meritorious Honor Award for 2013, USAID and place on back), newspaper articles, etc. for Awards Program, of the United States Agency for inclusion in our archives to the Library of Virginia, International Development. 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219. WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS Chilton Edwards, Jr. Militia: Travis Bowman of Davidson, NC; Anne Linares of Richmond, VA; Descendants : Richard D. Spotswood of Mill Valley, Betty Thomas of Vinton, VA - In memory of her mother CA; Barret Whanger b. 2/8/14 to Kathleen & Ida Shorter Craig . Colonial: Libby McLeod of Belts- Thomas Whanger of Chapel Hill, NC; grandparents ville, MD; Jan Umhau of Chevy Chase, MD. In John & Jane McCroskey of Newport News, VA memory of Helen Barret Geddy : Claire F. Barret of Associates : John McCroskey of Newport News, VA Newport News, VA; Mark Digiovanni of Friends : Robert S. Doherty of Decatur, Alabama; Kennebunk, ME; Eric S. Moore of Dacula, GA; Lucilia Esteves (Portuguese Continental Union) of Ferrell & Charlene Penland and Carlyle Place of Lexington, MA; Randy & Gayle Randol of Macon, GA; Bonnie S. Shelton of Williamsburg, VA; Richmond, VA; William H. Walker of New Canton, Tony Fair, Sigma Nu Fraternity, and William & VA; Madison Walls b. 5/3/12 to Heather & Adam JoAnn Hickman of Statesboro, GA. Walls of Chestnut Hill Cove, MD Complimentary memberships for 2014-15 : Robyn Cotney IN MEMORY… of Spring Hill, FL, and McLain Faett of Glen Allen, VA, (Recipients of our 2014 Peter Francisco ~ Helen Barret Geddy of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Memorial Scholarships). May 12, 2014. She was a member of our Society, the Jamestown Society, the DAR and the DOC. Our sincere MASONIC LODGE MEMBERSHIP condolences are extended to: Helen’s son William Geddy, his wife Meg, and their daughter Lizzy -- all members of our Society member, Gail Coffman; and Marie Barnett, Society; and to other family members. In lieu of flowers, the Librarian for the Virginia Masons, found proof of family requested that donations be made to our Society. All Peter Francisco’s membership in Charlotte Lodge donations were applied to our 2014 Scholarship Fund. No. 17, Charlotte Courthouse, Wylliesburg, ~ David Cotney, 15-year old brother of Robyn Cotney, one of Charlotte County, Virginia, and that he was eligible our 2014 scholarship recipients, passed away from leukemia for lifetime membership in the Masons. However, complications on Thursday, August 14, 2014. Heartfelt Lodge No. 17 had become inactive and was condolences are extended to Robyn and family. declared “extinct” on December 16, 1847. Lodge numbers in Virginia are reused, and No. 17 was AMERICAN REVOLUTION MUSEUM reassigned to Sandy Valley Lodge, in Grundy, YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA Buchanan County, Virginia, in 1898. On April 17, 2014, John and Jane McCroskey The Society was instrumental in having Peter represented the Society at the exclusive insider’s look Francisco granted Life Membership in Perpetuity in at plans for the new American Revolution Museum at Richmond Randolph Lodge No. 19 of Richmond, Yorktown, Virginia, which will open in 2016. Virginia, on June 10, 2010. Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Executive Director Philip G. Emerson and content experts PETER FRANCISCO shared ideas for the new museum’s gallery exhibits, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP outdoor exhibits and educational resources. Acquisition of artifacts for new exhibits, scripting and Donations are necessary and greatly appreciated filming for the theaters, planning for expanded living- since they enable us to use our general fund for history areas, and the ongoing development and other means of promoting Peter Francisco. Please delivery of educational programs are currently taking donate to our Scholarship Fund in your annual giving, in place. Jane will be our liaison with museum personnel memory of a loved one, or in your estate planning. Our -- presenting our case for inclusion of Peter Francisco Society is a non-profit organization -- all donations are tax in an exhibit and/or educational venues. Visit deductible. The return form may be used when making your www.historyisfun.org. donation. WEBSITE UPDATES ~ Scholarship Fund Levels of Giving: Patriot $100; Cavalry $75; Infantry $50; Militia $25; Colonial $10 ~ The Society website www.peterfrancisco.org has been rebuilt and updated by Webmaster Brian Vogler. Donors to the 2014 Scholarship Fund are: Infantry: Check out the new look of the website and read all Gail Coffman of Overland Park, KS; Chad Pike of about our history and current news. Send any Siler City, NC; Francis and Sue Terminella of additions or corrections to 1st Vice President Erin Henrico, VA - In memory of Sue’s father Ernest “Buck” Mwalwanda at [email protected]. Please use the form below for payment of dues, fundraiser orders, for making a donation to the scholarship fund and/or for luncheon reservations. Thank you.

DUES: Annual dues in the Society are only $10 for adults and $2 for children under 18 years of age. Dues for 2015 are payable in October 2014. If you owe dues for past years, you may regain active status simply by paying dues for 2015. (Your dues have been paid through ______.)

FUNDRAISERS:

14 th Limited Edition Christmas Ornament This year’s ornament is a rustic wooden and metal horse to remind us of events in the life of Peter Francisco. During the in 1780, Peter disabled a British cavalryman, took his horse, and gave it to Col. Mayo so he could ride to safety. In 1781 Peter outsmarted Tarleton’s Raiders and took 8 of their horses. In 1806 Peter was visited by a Mr. Pamphlet of Kentucky who planned to “whip” Peter; instead, Peter threw Mr. Pamphlet and his horse over the fence and they returned to Kentucky!

Locust Grove Notecards Peter Francisco Postcards Set of 8 cards and envelopes - $12.00 5 for $5.00 ~ 15 for only $10.00

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Please complete this form and mail it, along with your check made payable to SDPF, to: Anne Wilson, Treasurer SDPF, 2613 Moray Lane, Cedar Park, TX 78613

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FUNDRAISERS: ~ Special pricing -- no shipping and handling fees ~ ____ Ornaments @ $12.00 each $______Sets of Notecards @ $12.00 per set $______Postcards - 5 for $5.00 or 15 for $10.00 $______****** DONATION to the 2015 Peter Francisco Memorial Scholarship Fund $______

RESERVATIONS for Luncheon and Annual Meeting - October 19, 2014: To expedite seating for lunch, please include payment with your reservation.

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