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2013 Issue 4 Winter 2013 Organized April 1889 Kings Mountain: The celebration that almost wasn’t

By Mark C. Anthony heritage organizations from even NSSAR Historic Sites having a location to conduct the an- & Celebrations Chairman nual celebration. Beginning on Friday, Sept. 27, The question was first asked at the I emailed Compatriot Jim Cook in Fall Leadership Meeting, “What will North Carolina from the Fall Lead- the anticipated shutdown of the Fed- ership Meeting in Louisville. Jim eral Government mean for the an- has served as the North Carolina nual Kings Mountain Celebration?” chairman with me being the South It was a good question that need- Carolina chairman for the past few ed immediate attention since “zero years. I asked him to start thinking hour” was only three days away, and about possible alternative locations the planned celebration was only six for the Kings Mountain Celebration. days after that. Among the possible alternatives were By way of background, the plan- the gravesite of Col. Frederick Ham- ning for the 2013 Kings Mountain bright, ancestor of former President Celebration had already taken into General Ed Butler among others, account one major change with re- Kings Mountain State Park, adja- spect to the location of the headquar- cent to the National Military Park, ters hotel for the event after more and downtown Gaffney, South Caro- than 10 years at the Super 8 Hotel in lina, where Gen. James Williams, the Gaffney. highest ranking American killed at In addition, the South Atlantic Kings Mountain, is buried. KINGS MOUNTAIN COMMEMORATION — President General Joseph Dooley (center) with District Meeting, which is normally Downtown Gaffney was quickly SCSSAR Secretary Mark Anthony (left) and SCSSAR President Carroll Crowther at the 233rd conducted on the afternoon before chosen as the most logical location anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain commemoration Oct. 7. [Photo by Janet Norris] the celebration, was being moved to given its proximity to the new host the day of the celebration to accom- hotel and the gravesite. Contact with modate the travel schedule of Vice city officials quickly obtained agree- The South Carolina Society PRESORTED STANDARD Sons of the American Revolution President General Randy Moody. ment in hosting the event, but with US POSTAGE PAID Both of these changes were met some limitations on activities given Address Service Requested with a positive attitude and great ac- the short time frame before the cel- PERMIT NO. 920 ceptance by those who normally at- ebration. COLUMBIA, SC tended the celebration. In fact, the The primary limitation was that change in host hotels was universally the Color Guard would not be al- greeted with enthusiasm even before lowed to parade since the normal the actual stay. process for obtaining a parade per- Now a new wildcard was intro- mit took two weeks. Thus, plans were duced at what was practically the last announced that the alternate loca- moment. This wildcard would effec- tion for the celebration would be at tively prevent the NSSAR and other See Kings Mountain, page 11

will be submitted closer to the date of the Congress. 2014 National Congress Update 8) A venue for the Volunteer Re- By Mark C. Anthony tlefields. A decision on the catering and we received an enthusiastic en- ception has been finalized. This is an Host Society Chairman company is expected by the end of dorsement from Chairman Grassl at event on Thursday, July 17, to thank The 2014 Congress is now eight the year. the Fall Leadership Meeting in Lou- each volunteer for their help. It pro- months away! Since the last issue of 3) We have met with the National isville. vides an opportunity for the volun- The Palmetto Patriot the following de- Park Service to begin coordination of 5) A vendor and prize have been teers to meet the national leadership velopments have taken place: the tours at Kings Mountain, Cow- finalized for favors that will be pre- of both the SAR and the SAR Foun- 1) Requests for proposals have pens and Ninety Six. Final plans will sented to each lady in attendance dation. been received from four local char- be made at a meeting scheduled for during the Ladies Luncheon. 9) A contract has been negoti- ter bus companies. The proposals are February. 6) A contract with the organist for ated with the Holiday Inn Express & currently being reviewed by the Na- 4) Peter Grassl, National Congress the Memorial Service is currently in Suites at 407 N. Main St., Greenville tional Office, and a final decision is Planning Chairman, visited Green- negotiation and should be completed (one half block from the Hyatt) for expected before the end of the year. ville in late September and con- by the end of the year. use as an overflow hotel. This ho- 2) A number of local catering ducted meetings with the host hotel, 7) The City of Greenville has been tel is also recommended for the SC companies have been contacted con- church where the Memorial Service contacted concerning a parade per- Society volunteers. The room rate is cerning providing the barbecue meal will take place, and Convention & mit for the procession from the hotel $124 plus tax ($1 less than the Hy- during the Saturday tour to the bat- Visitors Bureau. The visit went well, to the Memorial Service. The permit See 2014 Congress Update, page 3 Page 2 Winter 2013 The Palmetto Patriot

Remember our pledge to SAR: From the President’s Desk “We the descen- dants of the Do we take the SAR pledge seriously? heroes of the American Rev- My message this issue is short, but his shoe on the lectern, and said: until you will finally wake up and olution who, by I hope thought provoking. Today we “Your children’s children will live find that we have won. We won’t have their sacrifices, face an entirely different threat than under communism. You Americans to fight you; WE WILL SO WEAKEN established the our Patriot ancestors faced. Only 54 are so gullible. No, you won’t accept YOUR ECONOMY, until you fall like United States years ago, Nikita Krushchev stood communism outright; but we keep overripe fruit into our hands.” of America, re- Carroll Crowther before the United Nations, banged feeding you small doses of socialism Does any of this sound familiar? affirm our faith in the princi- ples of liberty and our Constitutional Thoughts on Government Republic, and solemnly pledge our- selves to defend them against every foe.” Each individual of the society has a right to be protected by it in the The next time we say the pledge, seriously think about what we say. enjoyment of his life, liberty, and property, according to standing laws. Do we mean it? He is obliged, consequently, to contribute his share to the expense of this protection; and to give his personal service, or an equivalent, when necessary. But no part of the property of any individual can, with justice, be taken Carroll Crowther from him, or applied to public uses, without his own consent, or that of SCSSAR President the representative body of the people. In fine, the people of this common- wealth are not controllable by any other laws than those to which their The Palmetto constitutional representative body have given their consent. Patriot The Palmetto Patriot is published four times a year by the South Carolina Society John Adams, 1776 Sons of the American Revolution © 2013. Website www.scssar.org

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SCSSAR 2013 Americanism Update President: Carroll Crowther The following are the cumulative Americanism Contest results through Nov. 15. Senior Vice President: Daniel K. Woodruff Low Country Vice President: Paul Grier Chapter Americanism PG Streamer PG Cup Categories Midlands Vice President: Doug Doster Daniel Morgan 5,950 3,850 157.63 15 Piedmont Vice President: Norm Pigeon Col. Robert Anderson 5,587 5,385 188.27 15 Pee Dee Vice President: Fredericke Oakes Gov. Paul Hamilton 2,861 1,250 62.84 14 Upstate Vice President: Greg Greenawalt Cambridge 1,146 1,500 65.84 12 Vice President for Chapter Renewal Major Gen. William Moultrie 981 890 13.39 10 and Revitalization: Bob Krause Gen. James Williams 916 250 47.01 11 Vice President for Chapter Formation Battle of Eutaw Springs 802 1,223 66.63 13 and Development: Redding I. “Rick” Corbett III Col. Thomas Taylor 645 355 9.59 9 Secretary: Mark C. Anthony Dr. George Mosse 600 220 19.95 10 Treasurer: Greg Ohanesian Col. William Bratton 487 380 31.87 11 Registrar: John T. Smith Gen. Francis Marion 410 250 37.80 8 Genealogist: John Marker Lemuel Benton 380 1,720 17.06 6 Historian: J.D. Norris Matthew Singleton 350 110 16.29 7 Chancellor: Bryan Caskey Gen. Andrew Pickens 305 170 15.45 6 Chaplain: Lawrence Peebles Col. Joseph Kershaw 211 215 35.16 7 National Trustee: Douglas B. Doster Godfrey Dreher 185 370 18.30 7 Alternate National Trustee: Mark C. Henry Laurens 0 50 0.63 1 Anthony South Carolina Society 22,626 24,780 NA NA * 12 categories must have points for a chapter to be eligible for consideration for the national President General’s Cup contest. Palmetto Patriot The following goals have been established: (1) each chapter recording 1,000 Americanism points, (2) each chapter recording points in 12 of 16 categories and (3) each chapter presenting a Flag Certificate. Editor Toward reaching the third goal, each chapter representative was given a blank flag certificate at the July Board of Gov- ernors meeting and tasked with presenting the certificate before the October Board of Governors Meeting. If your chapter Thomas C. Hanson Sr. did not receive a certificate, contact the Americanism Chairman for one. As of Nov. 15, only the Cambridge, Daniel Morgan, Gen. James Williams and Gov. Paul Hamilton chapters had reported that they had presented a Flag Certificate. It is imperative that each chapter make this presentation by year end and report Website it. If not, the state society will have the embarrassment of being the first Congress Host Society to not receive the Admiral Furlong Streamer at its Congress. This has not happened in at least the last 10 years. www.scssar.org The point totals listed above are based on information that has been supplied to the committee through the National Office, the various chapters or direct observation. If the event is not reported, it cannot be recorded. Please be sure to Send articles and photos for The Palmetto contact the chairman if you have any questions or need copies of the spreadsheets that are used. Patriot or the SCSSAR website to Thomas A PowerPoint presentation is available upon request that provides hints on what types of activities are recorded, where C. Hanson (Tom.Hanson@HansonCommuni- the events are recorded and common errors that can be avoided. cations.org), or mail to Hanson Communica- Mark C. Anthony, Chairman, SCSSAR Americanism Committee tions, 2004 Old Parker Rd., Greenville, SC 29609-1237, phone 864-704-3453. Postmas- ter: please send Form 3579 to this address. The deadline for the Spring Edition of The Palmetto Patriot is Feb. 17. The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2013 Page 3 233rd anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens To all SAR, DAR, CAR, SR Societ- 429 N. Church St. Gen. Andrew Pick- Noon: Lunch at Fatz Cafe, burg, SC. A block of rooms has been ies and Chapters, Patriotic and His- ens will speak on his remembrances Peachoid Road, Gaffney. reserved for $59 plus tax. Please call torical Organizations: of the Battle of Cowpens. Admission Participants in the wreath-laying the hotel at 800-992-2694 for reserva- The NSSAR, the SCSSAR and the is $5. ceremony at the battlefield are re- tions. Daniel Morgan Chapter cordially in- Saturday, Jan. 18 quested to deliver wreaths to the Intent to participate or attend vite you to participate in the celebra- 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Wreath reg- battlefield Saturday morning. If you must be received no later than Jan. tion of the 233rd anniversary of the istration at Cowpens National Battle- order a wreath from an area florist, 10 to ensure listing on the ceremony Battle of Cowpens on Saturday, Jan. field please have it delivered before noon program. Early registration will be 18. The schedule for the weekend 10 a.m.: Wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday. Recommended local greatly appreciated. will be as follows: at the U.S. Monument, Visitors Cen- florist: Book Shelf Florist (864) 489- Please fill out the informa- Friday, Jan. 17 ter, Cowpens National Battlefield 4738. Please specify size, price and tion on this page and mail to Dr. 2:30 p.m.: Ceremony honoring 10:45 a.m.: March to the Wash- delivery to the battlefield. Call the Lynwood D. Jordan, 2040 Old Or- Gen. Daniel Morgan at his statue ington Light Infantry Monument on florist directly. chard Rd., Woodruff, SC 29388 or in Morgan Square (corner of Main the battlefield by the NSSAR Color Lodging: Rooms are reserved for send the information by email to Street and Church Street) in down- Guard with laying of National Soci- SAR members at the Quality Inn & [email protected]. Dr. Jordan’s town Spartanburg. Participants will ety Wreath. Suites at 160 Simuel Rd., Spartan- telephone number is 864-476-3773. be invited to place a flower at the base of the statue. 4:30 p.m.: South Atlantic District Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there Meeting at the Quality Inn & Suites, 160 Simuel Rd. is no leadership, society stands still. 5:30 p.m.: Cowpens Reception at the Quality Inn & Suites Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity 7 p.m.: Cowpens Lecture in the to change things for the better. Burwell Building, Wofford College, President Harry S. Truman Society/Chapter/ SAR Member Organization/Individual: 2014 National Congress Update

(Continued from page 1) Thursday, July 24: National Ex- Ladies Hospitality: Work with att), which includes free parking and ecutive Committee Meeting / Post National Ladies Auxiliary to support Address: Internet as well as a complimentary Congress Tour social and other projects of the group breakfast. The reservation code is The following volunteer opportu- while at the Congress “NSS,” and reservations can be made nities are available: The chart summarizes the num- by calling 864-678-8000. Registration: Welcome attendees ber of volunteers needed each day. 10) Fund-raising continues with and provide Congress materials to All interested compatriots are in- the sale of tickets for the Minuteman them vited to attend future Congress plan- statuette drawing as well as the con- Credentials: Certify voting del- ning meetings, which are held in con- tinued sale of lapel pins, challenge egates and conduct any elections. junction with the Board of Governors coins and medals. (At this point, two offices appear to Meetings. After the January meeting, The Congress will be from Friday, be contested, so this committee will the committee will meet more often. July 18, to Thursday, July 24, at the have a major role at the Congress.) Finally, the Congress Planning Hyatt Regency, which anchors the Transportation: Serve as points Committee Chairman and Vice Main Street corridor in downtown of contacts during tours and when Chairman are available to present a Will attend: Greenville. The SC Society will need transportation is needed. program at chapter meetings. The Daniel Morgan Ceremony: YES NO to have volunteers on hand from Protocol: Work with distin- program focuses on what happens at Thursday, July 17, through Thurs- guished guests / Provide guidance for a National Congress and what the SC Will attend: day, July 24. The major events of protocol and seating charts at meals Society needs to do to host the best Cowpens Battlefield each day are as follows: Publicity: In charge of all public Congress ever. Please take advantage Ceremony YES NO Thursday, July 17: Registration / relations / Oversee design process of this opportunity to educate and Volunteer Thank You Event and stuffing of souvenir bags encourage your members. Wreath presentation at Battlefield: Friday, July 18: National Execu- tive Committee Meeting YES NO Saturday, July 19: Tour of Kings July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24 Presenter: Mountain and Cowpens Battlefields / Host Society Reception Registration 6 6 4 4 4 4 3 0 Sunday, July 20: Committee Meetings / Memorial Service / Ora- Credentials 4 4 4 4 4 6 3 0 tion Contest Finals Monday, July 21: Congress Busi- Transportation 2 4 8 4 0 4 4 4 Color Guard: YES NO ness Sessions / Youth Awards Lun- cheon / Awards Night Hosting/Hospitality 4 10 10 20 25 19 14 0 Tuesday, July 22: Congress Busi- ness Session / National Officer Elec- Information Desk 0 2 6 8 8 8 4 4 tion / Banquet Approximate Number Attending: 0 0 0 0 4 4 4 0 Wednesday, July 23: Congress General Sessions Business Session / Tour of Ninety Six Totals 16 26 32 40 45 45 32 8 Battlefield / Induction Banquet

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By Greg Greenawalt Revolutionary War under Col. Wil- as well as members of area chapters CLOVER — The Col. William liam Hill. The ceremony was a joint of the DAR, CAR and the Fort Mill Bratton Chapter honored Revolu- effort between the Col. William Brat- VFW Chapter. Military Honors were tionary War Patriot James Brian Sr. ton Chapter and the Desoto Trace rendered by Post 43, The American with an SAR grave-marking ceremo- Chapter SAR in Hot Springs, Ar- Legion, Fort Mill, with a 21 gun sa- ny Nov. 9 at the Mill Creek Cemetery kansas. John Speer, a Desoto Trace lute and a cannon volley. Benny Pat- (431 Harper Davis Rd., Clover SC member, is a direct descendent of erson was in charge. 29710, GPS: n35 08.100, w81 05.233). Patriot Brian. The event was coordinated by Col. James Brian Sr. was an Irish im- The grave-marking was attended William Bratton Chapter President migrant who migrated to York Coun- by SAR state officers Mark Anthony, Murray White. ty, South Carolina, and served in the Dan Woodruff and Greg Greenawalt, All men having power Invocation for Private James Brian Sr. ought to be distrusted to a Marker Dedication certain degree. with the Col. William Bratton Chapter James Madison at Mill Creek Cemetery Constitutional Convention John Speer Lord on this Divinely inspired day, you have led us each here, to this time and place by different roads, from distance places and we have all come together by the Holy Spirit, to stand together in Patriotism, in honor of those who served this great country from its founding, and birth, to the men and women who this day are fighting terrorism, standing against oppression, and keeping our right alive (to not only worship you Lord) but to be your light of Hope, Faith and Love that your Son Jesus Christ, and all the generations that have followed his example have died for. Lord, this day we have gathered to stand in solidarity, to stand proud but also underneath your protection and we pray for you continued blessings on those gathered, the families they represent and the country that we all love. May we as one people do your will Lord, nothing more and nothing less, in Christ’s name we pray. AMEN.

Prayer of Dedication “I will begin the Prayer of Dedication with the very words that might have been said over the grave of Pvt. James Brian Sr. so many years ago when he was laid to rest” A Reading of the 23rd Psalm: 1. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. 3. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod Murray White, president of the Col. William Bratton Chapter, conducts the SAR grave- and thy staff they comfort me. marking ceremony for Patriot James Brian Sr. 5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Lord on this Veterans weekend, we remember the reason why we came to this great land. We remember that we came to escape the class wars and re- ligious oppression of Europe, that we came to the New World for opportunity. What you blessed us with, Heavenly and Divine Father, was the opportunity to grow, to prosper and the freedom to worship and to know you great God. Today Lord, this weekend, we remember that freedom, opportunity and faith sometimes have great costs, sometimes must be defended, and that loyalty, patriotism toward country and the God that it resides under is worth defending. Lord we are gathered here in remembrance of one Veteran of the American Revolution, Pvt. James Brian Sr., who when the time demanded answered the call to service in a time of uncertainty. In a season of chaos, Pvt. Brian stepped forward to support the great cause of Liberty for a land oppressed, to bring freedom where bondage had ruled and to allow America to grow, develop into the strongest nation this world as ever seen. Lord, this day we ask for your blessings on this marker commemorating our respect for Pvt. James Brian Sr.’s example of service during the Revo- lutionary War that granted us the ability to prosper in wealth, justice and in greater service of your Son, the divine servant that we all must follow. Lord, when this marker is viewed let us remember that where God is present, ser- vice is required and so it is in Christ’s name that we pray. AMEN.

The Rev. Neill McKay Beth Shiloh Presbyterian Church Grave of Patriot James Brian Sr. The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2013 Page 5 SCSSAR Colonial Ball Dec. 21 By Greg Ohanesian patriotic education, some of which SCSSAR Colonial Ball Chair has been used in the past to purchase Debutante Reception and Colonial Ball The Society’s 21st Colonial Ball American Revolutionary War history will take place Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7 textbooks for placement in South p.m. at the Charleston Place Hotel on Carolina public schools, and to pub- Meeting Street in Charleston. lish the Cambridge Chapter’s text on Name The Ball will include the presenta- South Carolina battle sites. tion of 12 debutantes, all who have A reception to honor the debu- Street Address proven lineage to an American Revo- tantes will take place Friday evening, lutionary War Patriot. Dec. 20, at the Historic Embassy The Ball is a formal affair with Suites (the Old Citadel) on Marion City, State, Zip Code debutantes in white gowns, and the Square. presenters and escorts in white tie, Please send the reservation form Citadel Cadets in uniform and other on this page to Greg Ohanesian, Telephone Number pageantry. P.O. Box 1373, Bennettsville, SC Music will be provided by The 29512. Swing Set Band. Dinner will include For more information, call 843- * Debutante Reception (Friday, Dec. 20) filet mignon. 479-7193 during regular business Enclosed is my check for reservations at $41 per person: The Ball seeks to raise funds for hours, Monday through Friday. $ No. of Reservations

Names of attendees Board of Governors Meeting Saturday, Jan. 11 * Colonial Ball (Saturday, Dec. 21) Shandon United Methodist Church Enclosed is my check for reservations at $94 per person 3407 Devine St. $ Columbia, South Carolina No. of Reservations Names for Ball Seating The meeting begins at 10 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts 9:30 a.m.

All compatriots are invited and encouraged to attend. SAR Member DAR Member The Ladies Auxiliary will meet concurrently. Guest of Debutante

Items to be discussed include Guest of SAR Member proposed Bylaw amendments Please mail to Greg Ohanesian, Colonial Ball Chairman, P.O. Box 1373, Bennettsville, SC 29512-1373. Please make checks payable to SCSSAR the 2014 Congress Colonial Ball. and a report from Donations accepted and listed in program the Nominating Committee Benefactor — $1,000 Sponsor — $500 on the 2014-2015 officer slate. Patron — $100 Friend — Less than $100 Lunch will be served for $10. Total Amount Enclosed $ The request for chapter, committee Among the features peculiar to the political system of the and state officer reports will be forthcoming. United States, is the perfect equality of rights which it secures to every religious sect. James Madison, letter to Jacob de la Motta, August 1820 The Jay Treaty How many observe Christ’s birth-day! The Jay Treaty was signed Nov. 19, 1794, and was officially known as “The Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navi- gation, Between His Britannic Majesty and the United States of America.” It resolved issues remaining since the Treaty How few, his pre- of Paris of 1783, which ended the American Revolution. The treaty gained the primary American goals, which included the withdrawal of British army units from pre- cepts! Revolutionary forts it had failed to relinquish in the Northwest Territory, which the British had recognized as American O! ‘tis easier to keep territory in the Treaty of Paris. The Treaty ended the British practice of impressing American sailors into British service. American merchants re- Holidays than Com- ceived compensation for 250 merchant ships the British had confiscated in 1793 and 1794. Southern politicians wanted monetary compensation for slaves who were freed by the British Army following the mandments. Revolutionary War. Merchants in America and in the Caribbean wanted the British West Indies reopened to American trade. The boundary with Canada was vague in many places, and needed to be more clearly delineated. The British Benjamin Franklin were believed to be aggravating American Indian attacks on settlers in the Northwest (modern-day Kentucky and Ohio). Poor Richard’s Almanack Page 6 Winter 2013 The Palmetto Patriot Cambridge and Gen. James Williams chapters place markers at Musgrove Mill, Kings Mountain

By Ted Morton Jr. would remember what took place as Mountain (Oct. 7, 1780) and Patriot The Cambridge Chapter raised the Past President SCSSAR (2010-11) Patriots began the fifth year of their leader Col. James Williams by plac- funds needed through sale of reprints Cambridge Chapter Chaplain struggle for independence. ing roadside historical markers. of Nolan Van Powell’s painting of the The Cambridge and Gen. James NSSAR President General Joseph Continental Navy Frigate Randolph It is a long journey across the Williams chapters highlighted the Dooley and a number of National of- at anchor in Charleston Harbor. years from autumn 1780 to the pres- importance of the battles of Mus- ficers attended the Kings Mountain Charleston’s Old Exchange Build- ent day, and without research few grove Mill (Aug. 18, 1780) and Kings event, along with SAR members and ing, which still stands and is owned families from throughout the South by the SC State Society NSDAR, is Atlantic District. School children shown on the shoreline to the right from Gaffney and the Kings Moun- of the Randolph. Welcome to our new members tain area attended ceremonies in In presentation remarks at the By Mark Anthony Donald Gary Jones, Patriot an- Gaffney and at the State Park. Musgrove Mill and Kings Mountain State Secretary cestor Henry Felder Sr. Pierce Stockman, President of ceremonies, Stockman thanked the The following 30 compatriots rep- Gov. Paul Hamilton: Charles the Cambridge Chapter, and Charles following: all who purchased art- resenting 11 chapters and one provi- Leonard Calvert III, Patriot ances- McKinney, President of the Gen. work; Dr. Will Graves, a Charlotte, sional chapter have been approved tor John Frierson. James Williams Chapter, unveiled attorney and primary biographer for membership between Aug. 1 and Dana Angier Cheney, Patriot an- the markers when they were pre- of James Williams; and Dr. Tracy Nov. 15. cestor Daniel Cheney. sented at commemorative programs: Power, director of the State Historic Battle of Eutaw Springs: Jimmy Thomas Evans Wilson III, Pa- Musgrove Mill on Saturday, Aug. 17; Preservation Office, South Carolina Melvin Johnson Jr., Patriot ances- triot ancestor Dr. James Wilson. and Kings Mountain on Monday, Department of Archives and Histo- tor Jesse Pearson. Major Gen. William Moultrie: Oct. 7. ry, for reviewing proposed texts and Cambridge: Charles Joseph Steven William DiMascio, Patriot “We began this project nearly making helpful suggestions. Rimsky IV, Patriot ancestor Nathan- ancestor Jacob Morgan Jr. 10 years ago,” Stockman said. “Our Director Phil Gaines of the South iel Abney. Allen Gantt Folline III, Patriot motivation was simply that of giving Carolina State Park Service approved Phillip Wayne Sears, Patriot an- ancestor Dr. William Read. recognition to James Williams, who placement of the markers. Brian cestor Andrew Pickens Marion Wayne Hall, Patriot an- led Patriots to victory at Musgrove Robson at Musgrove Mill and Shea Colonel Lemuel Benton: cestor John Hall. Mill and provided leadership and Joyner at Kings Mountain assisted Frankie Dean Owens, Patriot ances- William Edward Richburg Sr., tactical information for the victory at with site selection and installation. tor Peter Hubbard. Patriot ancestor William Richburg. Kings Mountain, where he laid down Norm Pigeon, Piedmont Regional John Chalmers Sims Jr., Patriot his life for his country.” Vice President, assisted at Musgrove ancestor Samuel Harwell. At Large: John Eric Fulda, Pa- Stockman is a descendant of James Mill. Col. Robert Anderson: Timothy triot ancestor James Merrick. Williams, as is Betsy McKinney, wife At Kings Mountain, the govern- Marshall Drake Jr., Patriot ancestor Max Kearse Fulda, Patriot an- of Compatriot Charles McKinney. ment shut-down closed the National John Stevenson. cestor James Merrick. One panel of the marker at Mus- Park, and commemorative activities John Edward Woods, Patriot an- Tom Heider Ort, Patriot ances- grove Mill State Historic Site records and wreath-laying took place at the cestor Alexander Adair. tor William Sanford. the battle that took place, and the Capri Theater in Gaffney. The Gaff- Col. William Bratton: Ronald **Vernon Marcus Parker III, reverse panel describes the role of ney activities concluded at the James Dean Klein, Patriot ancestor Thom- Patriot ancestor Joseph Moore. James Williams and the Little River Williams burial site on Limestone as Gilham. David Hugh Swain, Patriot an- Regiment, which he organized in Street with a musket firing. Daniel Morgan: John Edward cestor John Swain. Laurens District and led as com- After the activities in downtown Clark, Patriot ancestor Parson Rack- J. Michael Tomme, Patriot an- mander. Gaffney, the Kings Mountain marker ley. cestor Edward Denney. The two historical markers were dedication took place on Park Road Dr. George Mosse: Edward Wil- **Thomas Lynch Chapter (Pro- produced by Sewah Studios of Mari- in Kings Mountain State Park, con- liam Altstaetter, Patriot ancestor visional) etta, Ohio, at a cost of $1,975 each. cluding with a musket salute. Lewis McClouth. Allan William Jones, Patriot an- cestor Gottfried Orwig. Kermit Bailey Keeling Jr., Pa- Summary Membership and Retention Report triot ancestor Stephen Turner. Alexander Robert Whan Jr., Pa- Jan. 1, 2013 New Reinstate- Transfers Transfers Deaths April 1, 2013 Net triot ancestor Joseph Coleman. membership members ments In Out membership Change Gen. Andrew Pickens: Jerry Edward Hancock, Patriot ancestor Eutaw Springs 23 3 0 0 0 0 26 3 Cutlope Hancock. Cambridge 28 3 0 0 0 0 31 3 Peter Altmann Keck I, Patriot Joseph Kershaw 7 1 0 0 0 0 8 1 ancestor Burwell Boykin. Lemuel Benton 51 2 0 0 0 3 50 (1) David Ralph Nash, Patriot an- Robert Anderson 47 8 1 1 2 0 55 8 cestor William Hurst. Thomas Taylor 67 9 0 0 0 1 75 8 Godfrey Dreher: Sidney Astor William Bratton 22 5 0 1 0 0 28 6 Gambrell, Patriot ancestor John Daniel Morgan 52 7 0 1 0 3 57 5 Gambrell. George Mosse 33 6 0 0 0 0 39 5 Andrew Pickens 18 4 0 1 0 0 23 5 Francis Marion 15 1 0 0 0 1 26 0 James Williams 22 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 Patriot by e-mail Godfrey Dreher 20 1 0 1 0 0 22 2 SCSSAR members who Paul Hamilton 56 7 0 0 0 2 61 5 wish to receive The Palmet- Henry Laurens 13 3 0 0 0 1 15 2 to Patriot by e-mail instead William Moultrie 120 17 2 0 0 0 139 19 Matthew Singleton 18 2 1 0 0 1 20 2 of the print edition, please e- At Large 109 18 2 1 0 2 128 19 mail Mark Anthony at mcgt90@ bellsouth.net. Those who wish to Totals Membership Jan. 1 721 Transfers Out 2 continue to receive the hardcopy New members 97 Deaths 14 edition do not need to do anything. Reinstatements 6 Membership July 31 814 Past issues are available on the SC Transfers In 6 Net Change 93 Society website www.scssar.org. The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2013 Page 7

An elective despotism was not the govern- South Carolina Society ment we fought for; but one in which the pow- salutes longtime members ers of government should be so divided and bal- By Mark Anthony 10 Years anced among the several bodies of magistracy The following members reach Matthew A. Abee, LeRoy P. as that no one could transcend their legal limits membership anniversaries dur- Creech, George T. DesChamps Jr., ing the first quarter of 2014. Those Wayne D. Roberts, Hudson C. Rog- without being effectually checked and restrained members having anniversaries in the ers, James D. Trout Jr. by the others. second quarter of 2014 will be recog- nized in the next issue. 5 Years James Madison 45 Years Rhett A. Ashley, Dennis K. Al- Olin D. Burgdorf len, Arthur L. Benjamin Jr., Fran- Federalist No. 58 cis T. Brown, Harold W. Copeland, 35 Years Stewart F. deWitt, Miles D. Gard- The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably William T. Allgood, Baxter L. ner, Joel D. Holden, Laurence O. Crawford III, Harold W. Funderburk, Hull, John D. Magruder, Capers W. integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no mat- Ronald J. Horton McDonald, Charles W. McKinney Jr., ter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an 30 Years Charles W. McKinney III, Clifton D. James R. Carroll, Eugene S. Gregg McKinney, Mark S. Starnes, Edward army, or in an office. Jr., Robert E.H. Peeples P. Stapleton, Phillip E. Towles, Frank President Dwight D. Eisenhower 25 Years J. Wyman III Matthew D. Clark, Thomas O. SAR Member Sanders III These anniversaries are from the 20 Years date that the membership application Carl A. Ellsworth, Edward P. was approved and are not necessarily King, Herbert D. Kleine, William A. reflective of the number of years that Calendar of Events Martin, William C. Moore, A. Daniel dues have been paid. For purposes Simpsonville Patten Jr. of consideration for certain medals Dec. 7 Battle of Great Canebrake 15 Years as well as Emeritus Status, dues pay- 10 a.m. Terry J. Block, John C. Vaughn ments are the determining factor. Dec. 21 Colonial Ball Charleston 7 p.m. Paul Hamilton Chapter at Bellevue Plantation Jan. 11 SC Society Board of Governors Columbia, S.C. McCLELLANVILLE — Upon the On Nov. 23, Gov. Paul Hamil- 10 a.m. hallowed grounds of Bellevue Plan- ton Chapter compatriots Carroll tation, established in 1768, home Crowther, Wayne Cousar and Joe Jan. 17 Daniel Morgan Statue Ceremony Spartanburg, S.C. to Patriot Col. Barnard Elliott, was Harden, sat upon these grounds near 2 p.m. erected a temple of eight lofty white the ruins of “The Temple of Sport” columns rising among the pines that judging culinary delights offered by Jan. 17 South Atlantic District Meeting Spartanburg, S.C. skirted the road between the Ashe- teams of local sportsmen at an annu- 4 p.m. poo and Combahee Rivers. al competitive event planned by own- “In times anterior to our Revo- er Charles Webb and dear friends in- Jan. 17 South Atlantic District Reception Spartanburg, S.C. lutionary War, a Sylvan temple, cluding Elliott’s descendants. 5:30 p.m. erected by a gentleman, who to the In true good fashion, and with higher qualities of a devoted patriot, earnest forethought for these sports- Jan. 17 Cowpens Lecture Spartanburg, S.C. united the taste and liberality of the men, our three compatriots rendered 7:30 p.m. sportsmen. The spot was admira- a just verdict agreed upon by all 100 bly chosen, being on the brow of a plus attendees in selecting a First Jan. 18 Battle of Cowpens Chesnee, S.C. piney ridge which slopes away at a Team of cooks who tickled every- 10 a.m. long gun-shot’s length into a thick one’s taste buds to the great delight swamp; and many a deer has, we of all. Our three chapter compatriots Jan. 24-25 Georgia Society Annual Meeting Duluth, Ga. doubt not, in times past, been shot had won last year’s Temple gather- from the temple when it stood in its ing and will pass the torch and judg- Feb. 1 Battle of Cowan’s Ford Charlotte, N.C. pride — as we have struck them from ing on to this new first team in 2014. 10 a.m. its ruins.” Jody Henson. Feb. 15 Battle of Kettle Creek Washington, Ga. All Day

Feb. 28 NSSAR Spring Leadership Louisville, Ky. March 1

March 15 Battle of Guilford Courthouse Greensboro, N.C. 11 a.m.

April 4-5 SC Society Annual Meeting Columbia, S.C.

May 24 Buford’s Massacre Lancaster, S.C. 10:30 a.m.

July 12 SC Society Board of Governors Columbia, S.C.

July 17-24 124th National Congress Greenville, S.C.

Oct. 18 SC Society Board of Governors Columbia, S.C. 10 a.m.

*Chapters are requested to not schedule meetings or events on established State and National meeting dates. *All event times and dates are subject to change. From left: Judges Joe Harden, Society President Carroll Crowther and Wayne Cousar. Please visit the SC Society website (www.scssar.org) for details. [Photo by Anna Christine Crowther.] Page 8 Winter 2013 The Palmetto Patriot Chapter Capsules Matthew Singleton Chapter News items from SCSSAR chapters Ohanesians restore historic Upcountry home

State President Carroll Crowther (right), installs new officers in the Matthew Singleton Chapter Oct. 8. From left: Registrar John Summerford, President Frank Brown and Jim- my Lee, Secretary, Treasurer and Chaplain.

Eagle Scout Poster Contest winners

From left: Carroll Crowther, Drs. Greg and Barbara Ohanesian, and Joe Harden on the front steps of Scotch Cross. [Photo by Tommy O’Dell]

GREENWOOD — This upcountry historic home under renovation was opened for public tour Oct. 26 to benefit the Palmetto Trust for Historic Struc- tures. Drs. Greg and Barbara Ohanesian hosted the public at their Greenwood home, Scotch Cross, for the tour. The house was built in 1812 by John Wes- ley Brooks and his wife, Ann Taphenes Lipscomb. The Ohanesians are in the midst of a major preservation effort for this historic home. The original builders of Scotch Cross had seven Revolutionary War Patriot ancestors, and have all been documented by approved Supplemental SAR applications. Greg Ohanesian is a past State President, past National Trustee, and cur- rent State Treasurer for the SCSSAR. Barbara Ohanesian is an active member and leader of the SCSSAR Ladies Auxiliary. Crowther and Joe Harden, members of the Gov. Paul Hamil- ton Chapter, were guests of the Ohanesians. Crowther is a collateral descendant of Brooks and his wife and has documented the Patriot ancestry of the builders. Also representing the SCSSAR were Tommy O’Dell, Bob Krause and Se- Photo by Carroll Crowther nior Vice President Dan Woodruff.

It is rare that SCSSAR poster contest win- ners are seen together. Pictured are Micah Daniel Morgan Chapter August Meeting Griffith (left) and brother his Caleb, who also won the NSSAR contest. The occa- sion was the Eagle Scout ceremony Sept. 23 in Saluda, where Micah, 14, was in- stalled as an Eagle Scout. Micah’s Eagle Scout project was an inventory of Patriot graves in Saluda County. Not only did he provide GPS coordinates, but he also cleaned the gravesites and recorded the grave information. Norm Pigeon. Children should be educated and instruct- ed in the principles of

At the Aug. 23 meeting of the Daniel Morgan Chapter in Spartanburg, President Donny Carson (left photo) presents paramedic Lynn freedom. Cole with an Emergency Medical Award. Center photo: President Carson presents a Certificate of Appreciation to William Caldwell for his program on the Cherokee and Tory Alliance. Right photo: Mark Anthony, National Trustee (left) inducts John Sitton as the newest member of the chapter. [Photos by John Smith] John Adams, 1787 The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2013 Page 9

Gen. Andrew Pickens Gathering at Sycamore Shoals and Col. Robert Anderson chapters host The SCSSAR participated in the 230th celebration of the Gathering of the Overmoun- Andrew Pickens tain Men at Sycamore Shoals, Fort Watauga, Elizabethton, Tennessee, Sept. 20-21. The ceremonies, sponsored by the Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution, in- Memorial cluded a Grave Marking Service at the grave of Robert Young nearby in Johnson City, Tennessee, Friday afternoon, Sept. 20.

According to a National Park Service brochure describing the Battle of Kings Moun- tain, Oct. 7, 1780, Robert Young is believed to have been the one who mortally wounded Patrick Ferguson. The ceremony also paid homage to Young’s six sons who also served at the Battle of Kings Mountain.

Compatriot Ronnie Lail TNSSAR and Over- mountain Men, Master of Ceremonies. [Photos by Janet Norris]

The Gen. Andrew Pickens and Col. Robert Anderson chapters sponsored a Gen. Andrew Pickens memorial Sept. 22 at the Old Stone Church Meeting House and Cemetery in Clemson. Dr. Tim Drake, a direct descendant of Gen. Pickens, related many of the exploits and accomplishments of his ancestor. Will Ouvry, President of the Above and below: President General Joseph Dooley, NSSAR greets participants at the Col. Robert Anderson Chapter, re- memorial wreath presentations Saturday, Sept. 21. [Photos by Janet Norris] counted events in the life of Col. An- derson. Gen. Pickens and Col. Ander- son are buried in the Old Stone Church Cemetery along with several other Revolutionary Patriots. The SCSSAR Color Guard assist- ed in the service and also rendered a black powder rifle salute. [Photos by Janet Norris] Daniel Morgan Chapter member hosts Living History Event SPARTANBURG — Tim Foster, a member of the Daniel Morgan Chapter, presented a Living History Event Nov. 20 and 21 to the eighth grade Social Studies classes at Gabel Middle School on the Revolutionary War in the back country of South Carolina, the men who fought and how things were during this time period. Foster, a Master Deputy with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s De- partment, is the deputy assigned to the school. Foster dresses out the eighth grade teachers to be back country militia with demonstrations of weap- onry and accoutrements. The event also includes a map and studies of area engagements and their overall contribution to Patriot victory. Two hundred eighty students par- ticipated in the Living History Event sponsored by members of the Daniel Tim Foster (green cap) conducts Living History Event Morgan Chapter. John Smith. Page 10 Winter 2013 The Palmetto Patriot Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter

The Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the SAR conducted its quarterly meeting Sept. 20 during Constitution week. Wells Morrison, retired FBI agent and current Director of Secu- rity of Dataw Island, was the guest speaker. Morrison was FBI agent-in-charge of the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylva- nia He provided details on the 9/11 takeover of the flight by terrorists and The Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter was presented with a Proclamation June 25 adopted subsequent valor of the passengers in by the City Council of Beaufort recognizing June 28 as Carolina Day in the city. On that keeping the plane away from its intend- date in 1776 South Carolina defeated a fleet of 50 ships of the British Navy and at least ed target. Pete Dickerson, Public Affairs 2,500 British soldiers at what is known as the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. Beaufort Mayor Officer, Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter. GUEST SPEAKER — Wells Morrison, FBI Billy Keyserling (third from right) presents Carolina Day Proclamation to Gov. Hamilton agent-in-charge at the United Airlines 93 Chapter Officers (from left) Michael Keyserling, Tom Mikell, Mayor Keyserling and Chap- crash site, speaks to the Gov. Paul Ham- ter President Jody Henson. Carolina Day was recognized by the chapter at a banquet at ilton Chapter about events on 9/11 at the Callawassie Island River Club hosted by DAR member Judith Ericksen and her husband chapter’s quarterly meeting Sept. 20. Harold. Forty attendees heard a presentation by Secretary Tom Mikell on origins of the Moultrie Flag and the Gorget on the South Carolina Flag. [Photo by Mary Ann Mikell]

The Palmetto Patriot wants to hear from you The South Carolina Society has chapters conducting many interesting activities, and we would like to share these with the rest HISTORY AWARD — Nichlos Ward (left) receives the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter’s of our South Carolina compatriots. Please History Award from Tom Mikell, Secretary send your Chapter Capsule summaries to of the chapter. Ward was selected as the 10 YEARS OF SERVICE — Capt. Dean University of South Carolina Beaufort’s top Hewitt, USN Retired (left) receives an SAR [email protected]. history graduate for 2013 by the USCB’s Ten Years of Service Certificate and Pin History faculty and is now attending Gon- from Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter Secre- zaga Law School in Tacoma, Washington. tary Tom Mikell at the chapter’s quarterly [Photo by Libby Jennings] meeting Sept. 20. What Was the American Revolution? But what do we mean by the American Revolu- tion? Do we mean the American war? The Revo- lution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations. . . . This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution. NEW MEMBERS — Tom Mikell (center), Secretary of the Gov. Hamilton Chapter, installs new members Perry Gesell (left) and David Easlick at the chapter’s Sept. 20 meeting. John Adams Gesell’s Patriot ancestor was George Hubbard, and Easlick is a descendant of Beaufort’s Patriot John Barnwell. [Photos by Tom Burnett] Letter to H. Niles, Feb. 13, 1818 Presentations at Daniel Morgan Oct. 24 Meeting

At the Oct. 24 meeting of the Daniel Morgan Chapter in Spartanburg, President Donny Carson (left photo) presents Vietnam veteran Victor Young (right) with a Wounded Warrior coin and certificate. Second left photo: John Clark (left), the chapter’s newest member, is sworn in by Mark Anthony, National Trustee. Second right photo: Thomas Peacock (right) receives an Eagle Scout recognition patch and certificate from President Carson. Right photo: Spartanburg Sheriff Sgt. Chris Bush receives a Law Enforcement certificate and medal from President Carson. [Photos by Mark Anthony] The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2013 Page 11

Confidence . . . thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful pro- As long as Property exists, it will accumu- tection and on unselfish performance. Without late in Individuals and Families. them it cannot live. As long as Marriage exists, Knowledge, Property and Influence will accumulate in President Franklin D. Roosevelt Families. SAR Member John Adams Letter to his wife, Abigail `Tis folly in one Nation to look for disinterest- July 17, 1775 ed favors from another; that it must pay with a portion of its Independence for whatever it may Mayflower Compact accept under that character; that by such accep- In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the loyal tance, it may place itself in the condition of hav- subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God, of ing given equivalents for nominal favours and Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the Faith, etc. yet of being reproached with ingratitude for not Having undertaken, for the Glory of God, and advancements of the Chris- tian faith and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony giving more. in the Northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents, solemnly and mutual- There can be no greater error than to expect, ly, in the presence of God, and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic; for our better ordering, and preservation and or calculate upon real favours from Nation to furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and Nation. `Tis an illusion which experience must offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for cure, which a just pride ought to discard. the general good of the colony; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.

In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names at Cape Cod President George Washington the 11th of November, in the year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King Farewell Address, Sept. 19, 1796 James, of England, France, and Ireland, the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth, 1620.

announcement about the changes, I various emails to neighboring state Kings Mountain Celebration was contacted by Ms. Suggs. Fear- societies on Wednesday, Oct. 2. All ing the worst, I was pleasantly sur- that remained was to see if the cel- (Continued from page 1) they would like to have some of the prised to learn that the City of Gaff- ebration would have the same atten- children in their child education pro- ney, through Police Chief Richard dance as in the past. the gravesite of Gen. Williams. The gram attend the celebration ceremo- Turner, had arranged for the street Now fast forward to Sunday, last detail that needed to be attended ny. This was agreed to and thus the in front of the Williams gravesite to Oct. 6, and the annual Kings Moun- to was a location for parking during parking issue was addressed. be closed during the planned celebra- tain Reception hosted by the South the celebration. Since the church sanctuary was tion allowing for the Color Guard to Carolina Society Ladies Auxiliary. A We now thought that everything unavailable, I next tried the City Li- process if need be. This was indeed group of nearly 50 compatriots, in- had been planned for and every con- brary. Unfortunately, welcome news. cluding President General Joe Dool- tingency either addressed or about to the meeting room Likewise, I re- ey, Secretary General Lindsey Brock be addressed. This is when Mother there could only hold ceived a phone call and other national dignitaries, met Nature decided to intervene with 40 people, but they from Compatriot in the meeting room of the Hampton a tropical storm that was forming did mention the Ca- Ted Morton of the Inn & Suites outside Gaffney. The in the Gulf of Mexico. This storm’s pri Theatre Building, Cambridge Chapter reception was a great success with projected path and speed actually which is owned by the to ask if the Color attendance equal to past receptions. had the storm hitting the Upstate of City of Gaffney. Guard would be able After the reception, the attendees ad- South Carolina — and specifically I called the City to attend a highway journed to the Fatz Cafe for dinner Gaffney — on the morning of Mon- asking for City Man- marker dedication and fellowship. day, Oct. 7. ager James Taylor. honoring Gen. James The morning of the Oct. 7 broke The problem is that the Kings Instead of speak- Williams and the Bat- with the anticipated rain from the Mountain Celebration is always held ing with Mr. Taylor, tle of Kings Mountain. tropical storm, but luckily the path on the actual anniversary date — I was transferred to Will Flint (second from left) re- The marker was was further to the north and west Oct. 7 — in conjunction with the end LeighAnn Suggs, the ceives his Color Guard Silver the second of two than originally forecast. In fact, the of the annual Over Mountain Victory director of Gaffney’s Medal from President General purchased and placed weather began to break up just as Trail Association’s (OVTA) march Visitors Center and Art Joe Dooley with Mark Anthony though the efforts of the South Atlantic District Meeting (left) and Mike Tomme (right). from Sycamore Shoals, Tennessee. Gallery. Ms. Suggs lis- the Cambridge and ended, and the SAR members began On Tuesday, Oct. 1, I started try- tened to the needs of Gen. James Williams to travel the two miles to downtown ing to mitigate all of the potential the NSSAR and quickly made the Ca- chapters. Gaffney. problems that had been brought up. pri Theatre Building available with- The dedication was scheduled to Even with the breaks in the First on the list was contacting First out the need of submitting a rental take place at 2 p.m. on Oct. 7 just clouds, it was decided to hold the cel- Baptist Church in downtown Gaffney agreement for review. inside the boundary of the South ebration ceremony inside the Capri about the possible use of their sanctu- This converted theater is located Carolina Kings Mountain State Park, Theatre. At 10 a.m., almost 200 at- ary as a rain location and to confirm on the next block from the Williams about two miles from the battlefield. tendees — including nearly 20 from the availability of their parking lot. gravesite and could accommodate I quickly said yes, and this event was the First Baptist Church education The church was unable to ac- about 200 people if need be. Thus, added to the day’s events. program — gathered for the pre- commodate the use of the sanctu- we had obtained a potential rain lo- With everything seemingly in sentation of nearly 90 wreaths. This ary but was quick to allow the use of cation mitigating the concern over place, including a new one-time number of wreaths was in line with their parking lot next to the Williams the weather. event, the modified announcement See Kings Mountain, page 16 gravesite. They also mentioned that As I was preparing the last minute was sent out by SAR-Officer Talk and Page 12 Winter 2013 The Palmetto Patriot Summary of business at October Meeting

By Mark Anthony 1) Cambridge: Pierce Stockman, b) Committees written report submitted. President SCSSAR Secretary Tommy O’Dell, Ted Morton 1) CAR/DAR/SAR Liaison — no Crowther states that Compatriot 2) Col. Joseph Kershaw: Miles written report submitted. Co-chair Richard Johnson had resigned and COLUMBIA — The Board of Gov- Gardner, Bill Vartorella Doug Doster reported that he and that Compatriot Fred Oakes had ernors meeting took place Oct. 19 at 3) Col. Robert Anderson: Tom Compatriot Redding I. “Rick” Cor- been appointed to fill the term. Shandon United Methodist Church Hanson bett III attended the SC Society CAR 5) Upstate Vice President — no in Columbia. 4) Col. Thomas Taylor: Ron Wald- Summer Workshop. Co-chair Greg written report submitted hour Ohanesian reported that a $600 8) New Business 5) Col. William Bratton: Murray check has been given by the SC Soci- a) Report on Kings Mountain — White ety to the SC Society CAR. Secretary Anthony reports on how 6) Dr. George Mosse: Jim Robin- He attended the CAR Committee the society scrambled due to the gov- son meeting at Fall Leadership and said ernment shutdown with great suc- 7) Gov. Paul Hamilton: Jody Hen- that it was reported that the flag poles cess due to the cooperation of the son, Mike Keyserling at the CAR headquarters are in need City of Gaffney. Anthony also men- 8) Major Gen. William Moultrie: of repair and that SAR state societ- tions potential of forming a chapter Bru Izard ies were asked to pay for new poles. in Gaffney. 9) Matthew Singleton: Frank Moved that the SC Society give $50 b) Report on 2014 Congress Brown to National CAR for the purchase of preparations — Secretary Anthony 10) Thomas Lynch (Provisional): a new flag pole for the SC Flag with reports on all activities to date and Nat Kaminski second by Historian J.D. Norris. Ap- remaining items to be completed. 6) Motion to approve minutes of proved by unanimous voice vote. Encourages members to book hotel the July 20 Board of Governors Meet- 2) Colonial Ball — Chairman room early. Link has been uploaded ing by Treasurer Greg Ohanesian Ohanesian stated that 2013 will most with second by Senior Vice President likely be the last Ball at the Charles- Dan Woodruff. Approved by unani- mous consent. Mark Anthony, Host Society Chairman, speaks about the 2014 Congress in Green- 7) Review of Published Reports ville. Package — reports as submitted and included by reference unless noted below 1) Called to order at 10 a.m. by President Carroll Crowther 2) Invocation by Chaplain Law- rence Peebles 3) Presentation of Colors by the State Color Guard 4) Pledges to the Flags led by Jody Henson, President of the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter 5) Roll Call and Quorum an- nounced by Secretary Mark Anthony John Smith (right) and John Marker talk with 14 of 16 state officers and 11 of about membership applications. 17 chapters represented. a) Officers Present: President on national website. Carroll Crowther, Senior Vice Presi- c) Report on revitalization of Gen. dent Dan Woodruff, Piedmont Vice Lindsey Brock of the Florida Society, can- Andrew Pickens Chapter — Vice President Norm Pigeon, Midlands didate for President General, and his wife, President for Revitalization Bob Billie. Vice President Doug Doster, Pee Krause reports meeting at Andrew Dee Vice President Fred Oakes, Low Pickens Birthday event where pro- Country Vice President Paul Grier, a) Chapters visional officers were selected. Next Vice President of Chapter Forma- meeting will be on Oct. 24. tion Redding I. “Rick” Corbett III, 1) Cambridge — written report Michael Keyserling reads The Palmetto d) Report on Fall Leadership Vice President of Chapter Revital- submitted late and will be dissemi- Patriot. Meeting ization Bob Krause, Secretary Mark nated electronically 1) World War II, Korean War and Anthony, Treasurer Greg Ohanesian, 2) Col. Joseph Kershaw — Com- ton Place Hotel due to its mandatory Vietnam Veterans Corps — President Registrar John Smith, Chaplain Law- patriot Bill Vartorella updates Board annual price increases. Crowther announces the appoint- rence Peebles, Historian J.D. Norris of Governors on process on getting 3) Color Guard — no written re- ment of Compatriot Wayne Cousar and Genealogist John Marker Historic Camden recognized as na- port submitted to serve as point person. All veterans b) Chapters Represented: tional historic park. The Department 4) Historic Sites & Patriot of these conflicts should submit their of the Interior has asked for addi- Graves — no written report submit- data to Compatriot Cousar so they tional data, which is very positive in ted can be recognized. nature. Another public meeting is to 5) Knight Essay — no written re- 2) President General Joe Dooley be scheduled late fall or early 2014. port submitted has requested that each state society All compatriots are encouraged to 6) Patriot Medal — President submit a written report on their Edu- attend when date and location are Crowther appointed Senior Vice cation Outreach programs. Reports known. President Dan Woodruff as chair- should be submitted to Education 3) Col. Lemuel Benton — written man and committee members Com- Committee Chairman Doug Doster report submitted late and will be dis- patriots Ted Morton, Mark Anthony, for compilation and submission to seminated electronically Dean Cullison and Doug Doster national office. 4) Col. Thomas Taylor — no writ- c) Officers 3) President Crowther mentions ten report submitted 1) Chancellor — no written report the Marker, Monument and Memo- 5) Gen. Andrew Pickens — no submitted rials initiative. Col. William Bratton written report submitted 2) Historian — no written report Chapter President Murray White 6) Henry Laurens — no written submitted mentions planned grave marking by report submitted 3) Registrar — thanks everyone the chapter on Nov. 9 in conjunction Mike Tomme of the Georgia Society, can- 7) Thomas Lynch (Provisional) for well wishes during his hospital- with the Arkansas Society (see page didate for SAR Treasurer General, and his — written report submitted late and ization 4). E-mail details will be forthcom- wife, Cilla. will be disseminated electronically 4) Pee Dee Vice President — no ing. The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2013 Page 13

Treasurer Ohanesian states that the candidates in contested races to exit 16) SAR Recessional by Vice Pres- National Legal Advisory Committee the room so the BOG may discuss en- ident of Chapter Formation Redding has recommended that each state dorsements and hold the election I. “Rick” Corbett III society discuss and make a decision. g) President Crowther announces 17) Benediction by Chaplain Pee- President Crowther refers this matter the endorsements of Compatriots bles to the Executive Committee for for- Mike Tomme for Registrar General 18) Meeting adjourned at 1:45 mulation of a plan due to potential and Larry Guzy for Librarian Gen- p.m. risk with respect to black powder us- eral age and presence of alcohol at chap- h) Senior Vice President Wood- SAR ter functions. ruff moves to endorse all unopposed i) Conflict of Interest Attestations candidates by acclamation with sec- Applications — Secretary Anthony speaks to those ond by Chaplain Peebles. Approved Please mail all new member still needing to sign. Also mentions by unanimous voice vote and supplemental applications to that a specific incident occurred i) Senior Vice President Woodruff John T. Smith, State Registrar, 598 where a potential privacy violation Sloan Rd., Lyman, SC 29365. occurred with a chapter registrar Smith can be reached by phone providing access to members only at 864-877-9909 or by e-mail at site [email protected]. Bruce Pickette j) President Crowther announces Alabama Society appointment of Senior Vice Presi- Candidate for SAR Librarian General dent Woodruff as chairman of the Nominating Committee. Senior Vice 4) Ratification of Bylaw 23 — Se- President Woodruff recognized and Roll Call nior Vice President Woodruff recog- asks for nominations with Piedmont nized to speak on process up to this Region Vice President Norm Pigeon, point and need for state ratification. Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter Presi- of the Departed Motion by Treasurer Ohanesian to dent Henson and Vice President for The South Carolina Society an- ratify Bylaw 23 as submitted with Chapter Formation Redding I. “Rick” nounces that the following compatri- second by Chaplain Peebles. Ap- Corbett III being nominated. Motion ots have passed away since the last proved by unanimous voice vote by Cambridge Chapter President issue of The Palmetto Patriot. 5) Distribution of SAR Declara- Stockman with second by Treasurer Larry Guzy tion of Independence and Constitu- Ohanesian to elect these compatriots Georgia Society Robin Earl Middleton, a mem- Candidate for SAR Librarian General tion to the Nominating Committee. Ap- ber of the Col. Lemuel Benton Chap- e) Secretary Anthony recognized proved by unanimous voice vote. ter, died Aug. 5. to speak on potential change for 2014 President Crowther states he will John Wesley Dowis Jr., a mem- Annual State Dues. Motion by Trea- announce appointments for the re- moves to have Secretary Anthony ber of the Daniel Morgan Chapter, surer Ohanesian to maintain dues maining three spots after speaking destroy all ballots with second by died Oct. 16. at the current level with second by with the compatriots he has in mind. Treasurer Ohanesian. Approved by Jerry Thomas Kendall, a mem- Compatriot Ted Morton. Approved k) Gen. Francis Marion Chapter unanimous voice vote. ber of the Gen. Francis Marion Chap- by unanimous voice vote President Greg Ohanesian announc- 12) Recess for lunch with Bless- ter, died Oct. 10. f) Registrar John Smith states es the loss of Compatriot Jerry Ken- ing by Compatriot Ted Morton David Pinckney Easterling, a there is a need to increase state dall. Secretary Anthony mentions 13) Meeting called to order by member of the Gov. Paul Hamilton supplemental application fee to $15. the loss of John Wesley Dowis of the President Crowther at 12:40 p.m. Chapter, died Nov. 9. President Crowther refers this to the Daniel Morgan Chapter and the need 14) Training Session on How to Jadwin F. Sortore, a member Executive Committee for further dis- to communicate deaths so Chaplain Properly Complete and Document an of the Henry Laurens Chapter, died cussion. Peebles can correspond with fami- Application by Registrar John Smith July 16. lies. and Genealogist John Marker Curtis Henry Caulkins Jr., a Recess for Comfort Break 15) Retirement of Colors by State member of the Matthew Singleton 9) Recess called at 11:15 a.m. Color Guard Chapter, died Aug. 1. 10) Meeting called back to order at 11:20 a.m. A competent leader can get efficient service from 11) Candidates Forum a) Candidate for President Gen- poor troops, while on the contrary an incapable eral Lindsey Brock recognized to ad- leader can demoralize the best of troops. dress Board of Governors b) Candidate for Treasurer Gen- Gen. John J. Pershing eral Larry Cornwell recognized to address BOG SAR Member c) Candidate for Treasurer Gen- eral Mike Tomme recognized to ad- dress BOG I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that d) Candidate for Librarian Gener- article of the Constitution which granted a al Larry Guzy recognized to address BOG right to Congress of expending, on objects of e) Candidate for Librarian Gen- benevolence, the money of their constituents. eral Bruce Pickette recognized to ad- Larry P. Cornwell dress BOG Alabama Society f) President Crowther asks for Candidate for SAR Treasurer General President James Madison

g) Cambridge Chapter President Still Looking God grant that in America true religion and Pierce Stockman asks for an update for Patriot Graves on Congress funding. Compatriots civil liberty may be inseparable and that the Anthony and Ohanesian both state The Graves and Historic Sites com- unjust attempts to destroy the one, may in the finances are in order and sufficient mittee is looking for photos and loca- funds will be available for expected tions (with GPS coordinates) of Pa- issue tend to the support and establishment of both. expenses. triot Graves in South Carolina. Please h) President Crowther discusses send any such information to Carroll John Witherspoon the potential need to purchase Errors Crowther at [email protected] & Omission / Liability Insurance. signer of the Declaration of Independence Page 14 Winter 2013 The Palmetto Patriot The Center for Advancing America’s Heritage needs your support

By Mark Anthony The following lists the compatriots who have donated to The Center for Advancing America’s Heritage through Sept. Past State President 30. Thank you for your support that has brought the SAR to this exciting moment in time. A special thank you to all com- Following is a progress report of patriots who increased their donations and moved up in terms of donation category. the SC Society’s continued support $2,500 plus Col. Thomas Taylor Chapter** Walter H. Arnold Jr. of The Center for Advancing Ameri- Daniel K. Woodruff Cud T. Baird III ca’s Heritage (CAAH). South Carolina Society SAR** $250 - $499 John H. Beasley Jr. Three benchmarks were estab- James C. Antisdel Steven J. Brasington lished for the Capital Campaign at $1,000 plus Charles A. Augur Thomas W. Broadway the 2008 National Congress: Mark C. Anthony Charles M. Ayers Warren W. Carothers 1) Each state society will have at Ladson A. Barnes Jr. Gassiway H. Berry James R. Carroll Thomas L. Case least 20 percent of its members be- Paul L. Grier William R. Campbell Monte A. Hart Donny C. Carson Henry C. Chambers come donors to the CAAH. 2) Each A. Pierce Stockman Jr. Furman F. Cole Bob E. Childers state society will meet an average gift A. Pierce Stockman III Atlee C.V. Compher II David L. Churchill of $250 per member within the state William B. Ten Eyck Redding I. “Rick” Corbett III John D. Crapps society. 3) 100 percent of the recog- Lauritz R. Smitt Carroll L. Crowther John H. Culler nized SAR Societies will meet these Battle of Eutaw Springs Chapter** C. Dean Cullison Charles E. Davis Jr. benchmarks by Dec. 31, 2013. Ernest L. Hatchell Jr. Samuel P. Davis Sr. The 20 percent contribution $500 - $999 John B. Heaton Harvey M. Dick level has been met. The SC Soci- Robert S. Adams Jr. William B. Helene John W. Dixon ety remains well short of the $250 William D. Anderson Joseph B. Henson Jr. James B. Edwards Dean J. Hewitt Jr. Stephen F. Gates per member average goal with less Eldon D. Bullington Douglas B. Doster Rickey L. Huffman Harold R. Gault Sr. than one month remaining before George W. Dudley Jr. James M. Johnson James H. Gressett Jr. the Dec. 31 deadline. Arthur B. Elliott III Edward P. King James T. Hammond The minimum donation needed J. Michael Farr Herbert D. Kleine George B. Hartness for an individual to be credited for David J. Johnson Buford S. Mabry Jr. Paul W. Harvin the participation benchmark is $10 Jeremiah A. Kay B. Scott McConnell Willard A. Hills when the check is accompanied with Kenneth Love Greg Ohanesian Rice R. Holcombe a completed donation form found on Earl W. McCrackin Thomas E. Senf Joel T. Horry the CAAH website (www.sarfounda- John W. McCurry James R. Smith Jr. John P. Jennings tion.org/thecenter.htm). A copy of Ted R. Morton Jr. John T. Smith Lynwood D. Jordan Sr. Randolph D. Smoak Nathan Kaminiski Jr. the donation form is also included David L. Preston John Lefferts Ramsey Evelyn P. Tollison** Roger G. Kiger on page 15 of this issue of The Pal- Wayne B. Richey Max B. Trout Joseph F. Kirby metto Patriot. The check and form Gilbert A. Smith $100 - $249 Frank Lachicotte IV must be mailed directly to the Na- Cambridge Chapter** William T. Allgood Walter F. Lubkin tional Headquarters. If you decide to donate, please keep in mind the $250 SCSSAR Total Participation Total Amount Donations per member benchmark (though any Membership Donors Rate Donated Per Member amount is welcomed), which is the next goal for the SC Society. July 28, 2008 605 78 12.9 percent $10,200 $16.86 CAAH Funding Nearing Sept. 30, 2008 605 78 12.9 percent $11,200 $18.51 Dec. 31, 2008 605 13.7 percent $11,960 Possible Completion 83 $19.77 March 31, 2009 667 97 14.5 percent $12,672 $19.00 At the 2012 Congress, Sam Pow- June 30, 2009 667 97 14.5 percent $12,697 $19.04 ell of the North Carolina Society an- Oct. 15, 2009 667 99 14.8 percent $12,822 $19.22 nounced a matching grant program Dec. 31, 2009 667 103 15.4 percent $13,720 $19.89 whereby he would match up to $1.5 March 31, 2010 684 118 17.25 percent $18,195 $26.60 million in donations to the CAAH, June 30, 2010 684 131 19.15 percent $18,995 $27.77 with each individual donor being Sept. 30, 2010 684 132 19.30 percent $19,645 $28.72 credited with both their contribution Dec. 31, 2010 684 135 19.74 percent $23,700 $34.65 and the matching amount. In other March 31, 2011 688 143 20.78 percent $25,225 $36.66 words, your check for $125 will be June 30, 2011 688 151 21.95 percent $25,285 $36.75 Sept. 30, 2011 688 21.95 percent $26,745 doubled to reach the $250 per mem- 151 $38.87 Dec. 31, 2011 688 152 22.09 percent $26,855 $39.03 ber goal. March 31, 2012 711 155 21.80 percent $29,230 $41.11 Many compatriots have already June 30, 2012 711 156 21.94 percent $29,630 $41.67 taken advantage of this — including Sept. 30, 2012 711 157 22.08 percent $30,580 $43.01 30 new donors in the fourth quar- Dec. 30, 2012 711 187 26.30 percent $39,560 $55.64 ter of 2012 and 15 through the third March 31, 2013 724 195 26.93 percent $47,130 $65.10 quarter of 2013. The impact of these June 30, 2013 724 198 27.35 percent $51,230 $70.75 contributions is seen in the nearly Sept. 30, 2013 724 206 28.45 percent $56,715 $78.34 doubling of the per member mea- surement since the third quarter of of $400 to $749 with an additional Leadership Meeting in Louisville. meeting. Please note that this is not 2012. $100 donation. If the chapter or state a required donation but a challenge, President General Joe Dooley society donates at least $750, he will Challenge to State Society and any donations made by a chapter Challenges Society match it with a $250 donation. and Chapters since Oct. 1, 2009 will count toward to Shave His Head For those keeping score at home, a The South Carolina Society con- the challenge. At the 2013 National Congress chapter donation of $400 will actually tinues to work toward meeting a As part of the challenge, the South in Kansas City, President General result in the chapter being credited special challenge from the Virginia Carolina Society pledged a $500 do- Joe Dooley pledged to have his head with a donation for $1,000 when the Society accepted at the 2010 An- nation from its general fund. shaved bald at the 2014 National $100 President General match and nual State Meeting whereby each The following chapters have re- Congress in Greenville if a total of $500 Powell match are applied. Like- chapter of the SC Society was chal- sponded to this challenge: Battle of $1 million was raised for the CAAH wise, a $750 donation will result in a lenged to consider making a one- Eutaw Springs: $1,000; Cambridge: during his term in office, which con- total credit of $2,000 after the $250 time donation of at least $100 in the $500; Col. Robert Anderson: $500; cludes at the 2014 Congress. match and doubling Powell match. name of the chapter to the CAAH. Col. Thomas Taylor: $500; Daniel To encourage donations, President In response to this challenge, the This donation could be made from Morgan: $200; Col. Lemuel Ben- General Dooley pledged to match SC Society Board of Governors voted either existing chapter funds or from ton: $100; Dr. George Mosse: $100; each chapter or state society donation to make a $750 donation at the Fall a “pass the hat” appeal at a chapter Gov. Paul Hamilton: $100. The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2013 Page 15

Patrick A. McCabe Arthur C. Moss John McCarter Jr. Robert G. Nebergall Capers W. McDonald James Parker There are no adequate substitutes for fa- Robert E. McGlone Dr. Robert E.H. Peeples Robert C. McQuillan Sr. Dallas L. Phelps ther, mother, and children bound together Frank O. Meade William C. Prewitt Elias W. Nettles III Samuel C. Rabon in a loving commitment to nurture and James D. Norris Benjamin F. Sheftall A. Daniel Patten Jr. Ernest J. Sifford Jr. protect. William L. Perry Carl J. Smith Joseph A. Preston Jasper K. Smith No government, no matter how well- Francis D. Rogers Jr. John R. Stillwagon Sr. Herman E. Ruby Wendell H. Tiller Sr. intentioned, can take the place of the fam- James G. Rumph James D. Trout Jr. Donald W. Sager James Trowbridge ily in the scheme of things. Gerald M. Smith William F. Vartorella Robert P. Smith Ronald E. Waldhour H. Leroy Stewart Dr. Ralph Welton Jack O. Sullivan Sr. President Gerald R. Ford J. William Summers Gen. James Williams Chapter** Edward R. Thomas IV Greenville NSDAR** SAR Member Wendell H. Tiller Jr. David C. Waters **Not an individual SAR member Richard G. Watson Jr. Richard E. Whelchel Howard H. Whitehurst David H. Witt Charles R. Wolfe Franklin L. Wood Corey A. Woodruff Stephen T. Worsham Ward C. Worthington Jr. Christopher L. Young Nancy S. Pitts**

Col. Lemuel Benton Chapter** Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter** Daniel Morgan Chapter** Dr. George Mosse Chapter**

$1 - $99 Joe M. Alexander Ronald D. Althoff Thomas F. Anderson Jr. Miles G. Anthony Gene F. Armstrong Richard G. Augur Neil R. Baer O. Heyward Bellamy Jr. Edward L. Benton Jay D. Bilyeu Scott E. Buchanan Michael J. Bumgardner Gorman L.D. Burnett John T. Caskey Andrew W. Chandler Hopkins G. Charles James A. Chisman William J. Clement Victor L. Compton Sr. Chester F. Cotter H. Wayne Cousar William H. Culley Max A. Culp Reid R. Davis IV Fletcher C. Derrick Jr. Henry L. DuRant William N. Epps Jr. William Q.C. Flint Julian H. Foster David E. Gilfillan George B. Goldsmith Jr. Hudson S. Green Gregory A. Greenawalt Henry H. Ham Jr. George K. Hodgkiss Jr. Hugh C. Horry Swinton W. Hudson III Dennis M. Hull James S. Jeffers Sr. Elder H. Jones Sr. This Statement of Pledge Commitment constitutes a declaration of intent. James A. Kerchmar Robert H. Krause Thomas M. Lamacks Warren N. Little Signature: Date: W. Thomas Logan John Magruder Sons of the American Revolution Foundation, Center for Advancing America’s Heritage: Campaign for New James B. McGill Generations, P.O. Box 1776, Louisville, Kentucky 40201-1776. Hudnalle B. McLean Jr. Felix B. Montgomery Jr. Page 16 Winter 2013 The Palmetto Patriot Chapter marks 232nd anniversary of 1781 Battle of Eutaw Springs By Douglas Doster message on South Carolinians who President fought in the battle. Battle of Eutaw Springs Chapter A wreath laying service took place EUTAWVILLE — The Battle of at 11 a.m. in the battle monument Eutaw Springs Chapter conducted park. President Crowther gave an ad- its annual commemoration of the dress on Col. William Washington, battle Sept. 7. who fought in the battle under the A patriotic service took place at Eutaw Flag. Fourteen wreaths were the Historic Church of the Epiphany presented by SAR, DAR and CAR at 10 a.m. with nearly 60 people in chapters. attendance. SCSSAR President Car- At noon many participants en- roll Crowther brought greetings from joyed barbecue at Sweatmans out- the state society. Historian Michael side Eutawville. After lunch 16 peo- Scoggins of the York County Histori- ple traveled to Gen. Francis Marion’s cal Society and Museum presented a tomb for a ceremony. Michael Scroggins

Doug Doster

A member of the South Carolina Children of the American Revolution presents the SC CAR wreath. Left: Dan Woodruff, and right: Bob Krause. Donny Carson

President Carroll Crowther Will Ouvry Tom Hendrickson

SCSSAR Color Guard Rifle Volley — Photos by Thomas C. Hanson

eral Dooley, former President Gener- Kings Mountain al Steve Leishman and I walked over to the offices of First Baptist Church (Continued from page 11) and presented the church with a Cer- tificate of Appreciation for the use of previous years’ celebrations. their parking lot. During the course of the celebra- After lunch, members of the SAR, tion, President General Dooley pre- DAR and OVTA traveled past the sented Outstanding Citizenship Pins closed gates of the National Military to Gaffney Mayor Henry Jolly, City Park to the location in the State Park Manager James Taylor, Chief of Police where the new highway marker was Richard Turner and LeighAnn Suggs, to be dedicated. Through a miscom- director of the Gaffney Visitors Center munication, this ceremony started Rifle volley & Art Gallery, for their support of the From left: Dan Woodruff, Donny Carson, early so that the OVTA members ar- 2013 Kings Mountain Celebration. John Misenhimer, Bob Krause and J.D. rived toward the end of the dedica- In my opinion, which was shared Following the conclusion of the Norris [Photos by Janet Norris] tion. In addition, the mayor of Kings by many I spoke to, we felt that our wreath presentations, the attendees Mountain, North Carolina, arrived ancestors were present and apprecia- walked to the gravesite of Gen. James toward the end of the ceremony with tive of the efforts that had been taken Williams. Members of the Over nent of the ceremony ended, many a limousine containing about a dozen to continue to honor their sacrifice Mountain Victory Trail Association children approached the uniformed children from the city. Not to miss an and heroics in the cause of American and NSSAR Color Guard marched members to ask questions and learn opportunity, the OVTA members told Independence. My thanks go out to the block from the Capri Theater to more about the story of the Battle of an abbreviated version of the story the countless individuals who made the gravesite, where they fired three Kings Mountain. of their ancestors’ march to the bat- this event possible. We can only hope volleys over the grave and conducted Before attending a luncheon tle, which concluded with a firing of that future celebrations can be as a Mourning of Arms. As this compo- (again at Fatz Cafe), President Gen- muskets. successful and meaningful.