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Quarterlv Bulletin. National Societv Sons of the American Revolution

CONTENTS OUTLINE OF EVENT OF 59TH CONGRES .. • THE PRESIDENT GENERAL'S MESSAGE • ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP By Stanley • Gillam • THE NATIONAL S.A.R. LIBRARY Donations and Book RevietDS • EVENT OF STATE SOCIETIES • MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE • .. ADDITIONS TO MEMBERSHIP • • INDEX OF ANCESTORS (January, April 1949) • IN MEMORIAM HARVEY F. REMINGTON; GEORGE WINTERS "The Wonder Hotel of the South" • STATE AND CHAPTER OFFICERS Headquarters For NATIONAL CONGRESS of the ... Volume XLIII April, 1949 Number 4 SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION May 15-18, 1949

PRISS OP JUDD. DETWEU.ER, I NC,, W.ASRINCTOI"f, D. C· General Officers Elected at the Minneapolis, Minnesota, Congress May 26, 1948

President General

• CHARLES B. SHALER, Union Trust Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. BEN H. PowELL, III, 702 Brown Bldg., Austin, Texas

Vice Presidents General

DouGLAS SLOANE, Rindge, N. H. ALoNzo NEWTON BENN, 30 X . La Salle, Chicago, lll. New England District (Maine, New Hampshire, Great Lakes District (l\licbigan, Illinois, and \\'is­ Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Con­ consin) . The Sons of the necticut) . CoL. HAROLD D . LEMAR, Jackson & 12th ts. , Omaha, }OHN \\'. FINGER, 960 Park Ave., New York, X. Y. Xebr. A10.eri~an Revolution North Atlantic District (1\ew York and Xew Jersey) . North Mississippi District ( :llinnesota, Xorth and South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska). DR. }OHN A. FRITCHEY II, 1800 orth 3rd St., Magazine Harrisburg, Penna. ]OHN W. GIESECKE, 1010 Title Guaranty Bldg., St. l\Iid Atlantic District (Pennsylvania, Delaware, Louis, l\1o. Maryland, and District of Columbia). South Mississippi District (Missouri, Kansas, Arkan­ sas, Oklahoma and Texas) . Quarterly Bulletin of the National Sodety of the BENJAMIN I. PowELL, 183 S. E . 14th t., l\liami, Fla. Sons of the Ameriean Devolution South Atlantic District (Virginia, North and South BRIG. GEN. FRANKLIN RITER , 312 Kearns Bldg., Salt Carolina, Georgia, Florida) . Lake City, Utah. Rocky Mountains District ( Arizona, New ~lexico, FuRMAN B. PEARCE, 913 Richards Bldg., New Orleans, t.:tah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana). Published at Washington, D. C., in July, October, January and April. La. Entered Bl second·cla11 matter March 31, 1924, at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., under the act of Southern District (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, BRIG. GEN. H . G. MATHEWSON, 869 Walnut St., Ala­ Tennessee). meda, Calif. AuJU&l 24, 1912. Pacific Coast District (California, Nevada, Wash­ RANSOM H. BASSETT, Starks Bldg., Louisville, Ky. ington. Oregon and Territorie of Ala.ka and National Headquarters, 1227 16th Street, N. W., Washington 6, D. C. Central District (West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio Hawaii). and Indiana) . Telephone, District 8490 Chancellor General Secretary General WALLACE C. HALL, 2950 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit, National Society of The Sons of the American Revolution FRANK BARTLETT STEELE, 1227 16th Street, N . W. , l\lich. Organized April 30, 1889. lneorporated by act of Congress, June 9, 1906 Washington 6, District of Columbia. President General, Ben H. Powell, III, 702 Brown Bldg., Austin, Texas Genealogist General Treasurer General W. GuY TETRICK, Clarksburg, \\'. \ 'a. GEORGE S. RoBERTSON , 1508 Fidelity Building, Balti­ To Herbert Lamson, S. A. R. Registration Chairman, more I , Maryland. 307 Hogan Street, Chaplain General Jacksonville, Florida. Registrar General YEN. WILLIAM F . BuLKLEY, 75 P t., Salt Lake City, Please make the following hotel reservations for the Fifty-ninth National Congress, S. A. R., FRANK B. STEELE . 1227 16th Street, N . \V., \\'ashing­ t:tah. Jacksonville, Florida, May 14th-15th, through May 18th, 1949: ton 6, D. C. Librarian General _ ...... _.. _Single- ...... - ..... - Double ...... _.Twin Bed Room Historian General DR.\\'. HARVEY \VISE, 1227 16th St., N. \V ., Washing­ Date and Time of Arrival...... Date of Departure...... - ...... _ DAVID W. RIAL , 705 Pitt St., Pittsburgh 21, Pa. • ton 6, D . C.

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• THE following were nominated by the President General and con· STREET ADDRESS firmed by the Board of Trustees at Minneapolis, Minn., May 26, 1948. .... - ...... 1949 LOUIS ANNIN A~!ES, 85 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. A. HERBERT FOREMAN, Western Union Bldg., Nor· DATE CITY STATE fo1k, Virginia JOHN G. BALLORD, 1038 ~lldland Bank Bldg., I\linneapolis, l\linn. ROBERT H. i\lcNEILL, 801 Bowen Bldg., WashlnJ• PLEASE USE THIS COUPON ALBERT C. BRA D, 301 E. Durham t., Philadel­ ton, D. C. phia, Penna. CLARENCE E. SHRI NER, 1309 Carew Tower, Cln· WALKER L. CHAMBERLI ' , 17 Hancock St., Lex­ cinnati, Ohio COL. JAi\IE D. WATSON, Winder, Ga.** I I, ington, 1\lass. Volume XLIII April, 1949 Number 4 BEN H. POWELL, Ill, Pre•ident General Chairman, Ex Officio • Deceased, December 2, 1948. Appointed by President General Powell. I'' Outline of Events for the 59th Congress, S. A. R. George Washington Hotel, Jacksonville, Florida May 15th to 18th, 1949 .. Sunday, May 15 Tuesday, May 17 4.00 P. M.-Church service and Massing of 9.00 A.M.-Business session of the Congress Colors at Church of the Good 2.30 P.M.-Tour of St. Augustine, oldest City Shepherd. Sermon by Chaplain in the U. S. Return by the General Bulkley. Tea to follow beach highway and dinner at the in Church parlors famous Jacksonville Beaches. 8.00 P.M.-Meetings of the Executive Com­ mittee and National Board of Wednesday, May 18 Trustees 9.00 A.M.-Final session of the Congress un­ til business is concluded Monday, May 16 7.00 A.M.-The Annual Banquet in the beau­ 9.00 A. M.-Opening Session, 59th Congress. tiful auditorium, George Wash­ 2.30P. M.-Tour of Jacksonville; Visit to the ington Hotel. Naval Air Station. Dinner, with U. S. Navy as host. Re­ The Florida Committee offers to arrange turn by boat down St. Johns tours to citrus and lake sections for Com­ River past the site of the land­ patriots who may be in Florida prior to the ing of Jean Rebault, 1562 Congress, if there is demand. Requests for hotel reservations should he made immediately to Herbert Lamson, S. A. R. Reservation Chairman, 307 Hogan St., Jacksonville. Use Coupon on Title Page preceding.

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. 162 • . 163 . 1. ,, The President-General's Message Organization and Membership:

COMPATRIOTS: The Basis of Future Growth and Influence

Since my message in the last MAGAZINE, I have been very actively engaged in the work of "In Union There Is Strength." These words, We need to devote ourselves to the matter our Society. My activities have included extensive travels, the writing of numerous letters, and the mobilization of effort and power now to bring our members up to where they which they suggest, are appealing to those of delivering several addresses, sending many telegrams, placing quite a number of long distance should be at this time. We count on the good us who would like to see the Sons of the help of each one of you. calls and caring for much administrative work in connection with National Headquarters. It American Revolution experience a great growth So there you have the keynote of real re­ has proved practically an all-time task, but one I have greatly enjoyed. I am pleased to report in membership in the year 1949. If every one sults: participation. We invite you, one of our present membership of nearly 20,000 and all, every Compatriot who reads these that, generally speaking, all officers and committees are functioning most satisfactorily. I am brought in, as his special and personal project, lines, to participate with us in a great project, confident the final reports for this fiscal year will be most gratifying to the membership generally. one new member during the year, what power a cooperative enterprise in which we may all for good our Society would quickly become happily share. It is something which every We had a very interesting and successful meeting of our Executive Committee in Cincinnati and how much it would enhance our ability one of us can do and thereby have his share on February 18. The Compatriots there arranged a very challenging program and entertained to carry out the objectives undertaken at our in the ongoing work of our Society. For last National Congress! us most royally. The luncheon and banquet in the evening were most enjoyable. Several every man can do his own part and, by that I suppose that every chairman of a National doing, he will help to provide the strength State Presidents were with us as were several other officers. Committee is thrilled as, in his imagination, and sinew of numbers and influence which will he contemplates the results attainable through make our Society great: great, to do the work It was my pleasure to visit the Massachusetts Society on the same trip and to enjoy their a great joint effort across the nation. His it has before it. t sense of mission, the possibilities before him, banquet in Boston. On this same trip I visited several Compatriots in New York City. Con­ Many of us feel that the Sons of the Ameri­ the hope of accomplishment, the sobering re­ tinuing South, I was the recipient of many courtesies in Baltimore and Washington, D. C. In sponsibility, all of these, and more, grip him. can Revolution as a National Society is enter­ fact, I was the guest of honor of the Maryland Society on February 22, filling an engagement He turns to his committee and with them ing upon a most significant phase in its his­ tory. The funds to combat subversive text­ which had been made some months ago by President General Shaler. The District of Columbia all good men and true, Jaunche; forth. Ancl then they find that you do not obtain re­ books have been raised. The work of our .. Society had quite an enjoyable luncheon on the same day and I very greatly enjoyed the Com­ sults by a process of mathematics: you do not California Compatriots has been a great be­ patriots there. As I travel and meet our members I am more and more impressed with the take _the present number of 20,000 and, by ginning. But much lies ahead. Revelations the Simple process of doubling, 20,000 times in Washington emphasize that no quality, no fine qualities of the Compatriots. No more worthy men may be found anywhere, in my judgment. 1, have the result of a great group of new ability, can take the place of old fashioned essential loyalty to one's Country. We On my way home, I visited the Jacksonville Chapter in sunny Florida. Had a real good members in our beloved Society. Results are wh~ not a process of mathematics: they come from make that loyalty the cornerstone of our time with the brethren there. By the way, the program for the coming Congress is most effort, joint effort, great effort a sense of teaching must redouble our efforts to implant promising. I do hope we will have a very large attendance. Let's show our appreciation of "having the matter on our minds'" on the part it in the heart and character of every boy in of all of us, a willingness to do the detail the land. Only so may our beloved country the splendid efforts of our Florida Compatriots. You will never regret your trip to Jacksonville. which a successful project always requires. survive the days that lie ahead. On another trip, I was entertained most beautifully by several members of the lllinois And so, we can only urge you, each and The Committee on Organization, every one of you, just to do the job. It is a Society in Chicago. labor of love. We can do it. Our results so STANLEY S. GILLAM, far this fiscal year are a little under last year. I am planning a trip to California early in April. If it materializes, I will have travelled Chairman. from California to Massachusetts and also from the Great Lakes to the Gulf. It has been a great experience,-a privilege I deeply appreciate. .. In closing, let me urge everyone to continue his efforts toward acquiring new members, Basic Documents Bill of Rights each 18" x 24" costs 65 cents delivered. Facsimiles of the Constitution are even after the present fiscal year has ended on March 31. We need them badly. Declaration of Independence Bill of Rights not available. With fraternal greetings to each of you, I remain, very gratefully yours. The Basic Documents Committee believes A coupon has been prepared for the conveni­ that many compatriots may wish to present ence of those compatriots wishing to present BEN H. POWELL, III, facsimiles of the Basic Documents-Declara­ sets of these Basic Documents. Checks cover­ President Gweral. tion of Independence, Bill of Rights-to ing the cost should be made out to the Basic Austin, Texas, schools, students, or younger relatives as a Documents Committee, S. A. R., and mailed private patriotic undertaking. A two-page with the coupon to 110 East Bradley Lane, March 15, 1949. set of the Declaration of Independence and Chevy Chase, Maryland. (See Cover 3.) • 164 • • 165 • The National S. A. R. Library Events of State Societies

As this is being written we approach the end are valuable additions to your collection. Alabama Delegates to the Jacksonville Congress were of an eventful Society year. There has been Members are again requested to assist in hav­ Progress is being made by the State Society for named as follows: Admiral Corydon M_ Wassell, a steady increase in your Library and your ing copies of newly published or compiled organization of local Chapters at Birmingham and Col. James L. Blakeney, Major Edmund R. Wiles, Librarian again desires to express grateful ac­ genealogies and family histories forwarded to Guntersville through the efforts of Compatriots Edwin E. Dunaway, S.M. Wassell, Dr. C. H. Dick­ knowledgement to those who have so gener­ the Library. Your aid and support are deeply S. B. Wilkinson and Leon Rayburn respectively. erson, Grafton E. Conway. Secretary Mitchell ously made donations. Genealogical material appreciated. W. HARVEY WrsE, Officers listed in our January issue as elected was nominated for National Trustee. and family histories are especially desired and Librarian General. in December should have included the name of The Society has had a gratifying growth since Windsor Letton, Jr. as Sergeant at Arms. World War II, and the formation of local chapters }AMES (HORSESHOE) ROBERTSON CHAPTER is being considered. World War II Medals were Donations to the S. A. R. Library Since the January, 1949, Issue: and guests observed Washington's Birthday with presented to twenty members, who served in the T i!lo Donor a dinner meeting at the Tuscaloosa Country Club. war; five medals had been previously awarded. F ros t and All led Families ...... •.. ... • .. ..•...... •...... •...... ~I r s. Feral F. llubbs The guest speaker was Doctor George Lang, Pro­ The Society is grateful that none were seriously Enl oe--Enlow-Inlo"·-Enslo\¥ R ecords ...... • ...... E. E. Enlow Hollls Notes 1639-1948 ...... _ ... Al bert D. Bell fessor of Philosophy at the University of Alabama, wounded or lost in combat. The Society went !High Lights from Ad dresses 1945-1948, by Tom C. Clark, Attorney General or the United States ...... B'Nal B'R lth on record to oppose legislation providing offices Descendants or J oh n !\linear ( 1 732-1781 ) ...... C. J. Maxwell who delivered a most interesting historical address Genealogy or the Fitzhugh, Knox, Gordon, Selden, Horner, Brown, Baylor, (King) Carter, Edmonds , Digges, Page, Taylor on the Philosophy that Led up to the Revolu­ in the Old State House, now known as a War and Alli ed Families, compil ed by Fitzhugh Knox ...... James F . Dabney Origin of the Cities or the U. S., by F. Douglas Halve rson ...... •.. . Mrs. Tennle S. Burk tionary War and American Independence. State Memorial. The Spirit of Paul Rerere, by C. Don ald Dallas ...... C. Donald Dallas President John T. Bradford spoke in an interest­ The honor guest at the banquet was Miss Marie Honoring on his fifti et h anniversary as a 33 rd degree :\t ason .J ohn H enry Cowles. Sovereign Grand Inspector General In Ky. and Sovereign Grand Commander or the Su prem e Cou ncil ...... •. . •... Scottish Rite Temple, Louhvill e, Ky. ing manner of the founding of the Society in Lloyd, Vice President General of the D.A.R. Third & Fourth .Arw1al Reports or the Curator, 1946·1948 . .. •...... Collection or Regional History, Corn ell U. Alabama. and other guests included Dr. and Mrs. Harry A. A Brier H istory or ~e Colonial Wars in America from 16 01 to 1775, by H erbert Treadwell Wade ...... Hon. Messmore Kendall A Brie! History or the Colonial wars in America rrom 1607 to 1775 ...... Clifford A. Wlltsee Miss Eva Clapp, School of Music, University of Little, and the wives of Past Presidents, and ~roga man Burkett Holdery ...... Ezra McFall Kuhna li'amily H istory (J( Van Cleave, Mcl\Illlen, Taylor fam ilies from notes lett by James William Van C l e a\·~ 1 845- 1 925 Alabama, led in the singing of America and The Regents of four D.A.R. Chapters of Little Rock. Errett Van Cleave Star-Spangled Banner and also rendered several Report of the Third National Conference on Citizenship .. ... • ...... Richard B. Kennan California How to R es pect and Displ ay Our Flag...... •...... • ...... U. S. Mari ne Corps delightful solos with Mrs. Sarah Snow as accom­ Uncollected Work1 of Abraham Lincoln, Vol. I (1 82 4-1 840), Vol. II (1 84 1-18 45) ...... - .- ..... - .... Rufu• Rock well Wilson Soldiers ot Blair County, Penna ...... • ...... •...... • . . • ...... Floyd G. Hens tine panist. At its December Board meeting a Resolution .. Compatriot J- Whitfield Moore was elected was adopted expressing the pleasure of the mem­ a Delegate to the National Congress at Jackson­ bers at the election of Judge Ben H. Powell, III, Periodicals Not Listed in January, 1949, Issue: ville in May. as President General, by the National Executive Genealogy and History ..• ...... •...... •... . . •...... Lincoln Lore The Texas Banner, won last year by the Ala­ Committee to fill the vacancy caused by the death The New York Historical Society Quarterly ...... •...... • o • • ••• • • o ••• • •• •• •••• • • • •••• • •• Shackleford Clan Ma gazine bama Society, was displayed with the National of President General Shaler. Stewart Clan Magazine, Kentucky Historical Society . .. . •...... o • • •• • •• • •••• Proceedings or the American An tiquarian Society ?.fuseum Echoes ...... o • •••••• • • ••• ••••••••••• ••• • •• • •• ••••••••• • • New York History Colors. SAN FRANcisco CHAPTER-At its December This Chapter will, at the end of the current meeting the Chapter reported special trophies to school year, present the Society's R.O.T.C. Medal be presented to the R. 0. T. C. Batteries at the Brief Book Reviews to honor students of the Military Department of University of San Francisco, the High Schools of (Copies of these recently published books have been the University of Alabama, and the Good Citizen­ San Francisco and to individual cadets at these donated to the S. A. R. Library by the author.) nation before each paper greatly increases the in­ ship Medal to outstanding graduates of all the schools and to St. Ignatius High School. These "Uncollected Works of Abraham Lincoln" Vol. I terest to the reader and student. The compilation High Schools of Tuscaloosa County_ are awarded for high scores in the Hearst and 6th Army Rifle Matches. Units in eleven western and Vol. II assembled and annotated by Rufus is splendidly indexed, facilitating quick access to Arkansas Rockwell Wilson published by The Primavera the hitherto most obscure writing_ Attorneys will states compete. Trophies are also provided for Press, Inc., Elmira, New York-$5.00 per volume. find the pleadings drawn by Lincoln of particular The 60th Annual meeting and banquet was R. 0. T. C. Battalions in the 1st and 2nd High In the "Uncollected Works of Abraham Lincoln" interest as they represent not only the writings of held February 22nd at the Sam Peck Hotel, Little School Regiments. The Chapter now makes a monumental work in assembling and annotating the great man but also historically show the forms Rock. Admiral Corydon M. Wassell was the thirteen perpetual trophy a wards. is in progress. The complete work will be in four employed in legal practice at that time. principal speaker. In cooperation with the Printers Guild of San ... volumes, two of which have been published. The This work represents the patient, painstaking The following officers were elected : General Francisco, the Chapter participated in ceremonies first volume covers the period from 1824 to 1840 and intelligent labor of a real scholar who has a Douglas MacArthur, Honorary President; Judge commemorating the birthday of Benjamin Frank­ and the second volume covers the period from most vital interest in this subject. This compila­ Joseph M. Hill, President Emeritus; Hon. John lin at the base of the Franklin statue, at which 1841 to 1845. This compilation contains letters, tion will be most valuable and entrancing to the N. Heiskell, President; Hon. Edwin E. Dunaway, Gen. H. G. Mathewson, Vice President General addresses, legal pleadings and other writings of the student or reader who is interested in Abraham Judge Reuben W. Robins, Vice Presidents; Hon. was the speaker and which was attended by Ad­ great emancipator. The compiler's note of expla- Lincoln. Sam M. Wassell, Chancellor; Rev. J ames M. miral L. E. McCormick, Commandant, 12th Naval Workman, Chaplain; Robert W. Mosley, Regis­ District, and by British and French Consuls, and trar; Joseph Brooks, Genealogist; Edward 0. a color guard of the French Legion. Mitchell, Treasurer; Dallas T. Herndon, His­ PASAOENA CHAPTER at its banquet meeting on torian; Dr. John H. Reynolds, Librarian; Mason February 22nd presented the S.A.R. Good Citi­ E. Mitchell, Secretary. zenship Award to Judge William R. McKay, in • 166 • • 167 • description appearing in our January issue will members and guests. Mr. W. Wayne Smith was recogniton of his outstanding work in organizing D istrict of Columbia bear testimony to a most delightful visit to this elected President, succeeding Marcus E. Ware, chapters of the Order of DeMolay for boys, During the Winter Season several very interest­ interesting State. A brief outline of the plans Illinois throughout Southern California. Judge McKay ing meetings were held. The first one was held at appears currently. Compatriots are urged to make was Deputy Grand Master of the Order, and in Washington's famousMayflower Hotel, on Wednes­ use of the reservation coupon repeated on Title On the afternoon of January 16th, the Society March became International Grand Master. The day, November 17, 1948, with Past D. C. Society page. joined with the Old Time Printers Associatiorn presentation was made by President George W. PresidentMaj .-Gen. Amos A. Fries 1making the prin­ Florida Chapters reporting changes of officers in commemorating the birthday of Benjamin< Minot and Secretary J. Wilfred Corr. In accept­ cipal speech against the proposed expenditure of are JACKSONVILLE, with Ray 0. Edwards, re­ Franklin. Wreaths were placed at the Franklin 'I ing the award, Judge McKay addressed the Chap­ $300,000,000 by the Federal Government for the elected President; Frank W. Hannum and James statue in Lincoln Park by a committee of Com­ ter on "Creation of the U. S. Constitution and use of the several states for so-called "educational I. Ingram, Vice Presidents; Secretary-Treasurer, patriots Carroll Sudler, State President John A. Bill of Rights." purposes." Gen. Fries felt the proposal unneces­ P. W. Fisher. Miami: Neal M. Brock, President; Dawson and Secretary Samuel R. Todd. Officers elected at this meeting include Col. sary and inappropriate at this time. Following Ray M. Earnest, Vice President; Arthur W. Blod­ Secretary Samuel Todd left in February for Walter D. Thurber, President; Alembert Pond the business meeting, a beautiful technicolor­ gett, Secretary-Treasurer. PALM BEACH: William Geneva, Switzerland, as U. S. representative to and Ralph R. Allan, Vice Presidents; J. Wilfred journey to South America via the motion picture E. Nexsen, Sr., President; Charles B. Watkins, an international conference to revise the inter­ Corr, Secretary; Evart W. Adams, Treasurer; and screen was enjoyed by all present. Clyde Trammell, Vice Presidents; Reginald F. national code of electrical safety rules. He was Clarence E. Burleigh, Historian. At our January 19th meeting in the historic Bradley, Secretary; Lynn S. Nichols, Treasurer. named by the Department of Labor. Los ANGELES CHAPTER-Ron. John Anson Ford, Larz Anderson House, home of the Society of Indiana County Supervisor, was the guest speaker at the the Cincinnati, Lady Rama Rau, wife of the Society in France The Society heard Clarence F. Merrell, Indian­ Washington's Birthday meeting, whose subject Indian Ambassador, spoke on activities by the Writing from Oxford University, where he is apolis attorney, at its October meeting speak on was "George Washington." President Harry C. Government of India, but 18 months old at the taking a course, Comte Victor de Pange, Secre­ the Nurnberg trials. Mr. Merrell was a judge on Mabry presided and introduced the speaker and time, towards abolishing the caste system. She tary of our Society in France, mentions the So­ the tribunal that tried officials of I. G. Farben spoke on the "1949 Presidential Inauguration," spoke with great dignity and poise and delivered ciety's participation in annual ceremonies held Industries. which he attended with his brother Governor and a fine address. Afterwards, the Compatriots and on November 11th in memory of American and At its November meeting, the Society was ad­ Compatriot Thomas J . Mabry, of New Mexico. their guests formed a receiving line and were French soldiers killed during both World Wars dressed by Howard B. Caughran, U. S. district A feature of the evening was the presentation individually introduced to Lady Rau by Com­ and especially in memory of Lieutenant-pilot attorney for southern Indiana, who recounted to Mr. Ford of a Commission making him an mander John E. Allen, Secretary of the D. C. Quentin Roosevelt and of General Theodore some remarkable cases of crime in the state. Honorary Colonel on the staff of Governor Mabry. Society. Light refreshments were also served, Roosevelt. In attendance on this occasion were In observance of past presidents day at its SAN DIEGO CHAPTER elected the following officers and many of the group inspected valuable objects U. S. Secretary of State and Mrs. George C. Mar­ January meeting, the Society listened to Com­ on February 22nd: President, Judge Everett N. belonging to the Society of the Cincinnati, who shall; U. S. Ambassador H. E. Jefferson Caffery, patriot Carleton W. Atwater, of Indianapolis, Curtis; Vice President, Edward Fuller; Secretary­ had been our gracious host for the evening. and General Foster Tate, Military attache; French former Chaplain of the Society and former Treasurer, R. King Kauffman; Historian, Dr. The Washington's Birthday Luncheon-Meeting Generals Giraud, Requin, Revers, Mast, Devinck, National Trustee. He spoke on the Christian Frank R. Felt; Chaplain, Rev. A. Watson Brown. was held this year in the East Room at the May­ and other distinguished personages. The Society faith and idealism of the first American settlers. ALAMEDA COUNTY CHAPTER met February 24th flower, with over 100 members and guests present. in France was represented by Vice President Vis­ At the February meeting members heard Dr. and heard Mr. William H. Head, speak on "He President General Ben H. Powell, III, was an count Benoist d'Azy, and representatives of the Henry Noble Sherwood, of Indianapolis, speak­ Knew Lincoln." Members of the D.A.R. par­ honored guest and spoke of the magnificent D.A.R. and Cincinnati Societies were also present. ing on "Echoes from the Liberty Bell." The ad­ ticipated. achievements of General Washington, and of his dress was followed by the annual business meet­ sterling character. Senator J. Melville Broughton, Idaho Connecticut ing at which committee reports were read and of North Carolina, also spoke on George Wash­ GEN. DAVID HUMPHREYS BRANCH , New Haven, The reorganization of the OLD FoRT HALL CHAP­ new officers were elected. The Society also voted ington. The Senator outlined his views that held its annual Washington's Birthday banquet on TER at Pocatello has put new life into both Chap­ Washington was truly an exceptional individual, to protest to the state legislature the adoption of February 19th at the Hotel Garde, and presented ter and State Society. The annual meeting was the non-partisan proposal to legalize pari-mutuel brilliant mentally and energetic physically. Greet­ as its speaker Dr. James Rowland Angell, Presi­ held on February 20th, electing the following betting. ings were well spoken by other representatives of dent Emeritus of Yale University, whose death officers: President, Dr. Joseph V. Clothier; Vice Mr. George L. Clark is the newly elected national and local S.A .R ., D.A.R. and C.A.R. has since been announced. This distinguished President, F. M. Bistline; Secretary, W. P. Have­ President of the State Society and Compatriot societies. American was one of the foremost educators of nor; Public Relations Representative, G. Nicholas James G. Cecil, State Secretary. Preceding this meeting, the annual Joint Ob­ his day, was President of Yale University for Ifft. An attendance of approximately the full GEORGE ROGERS CLARK CHAPTER at Vincennes, servance of Washington's Birthday was partici­ sixteen years, and had had distinguished service membership, with ladies greeted Attorney Lowell has elected Meredith P. Reed, President, and • pated in by the D. C. Society, under auspices with the Universities of Minnesota, Chicago, and Merrill, who spoke on Washington and Lincoln. August T. Schultheis, Secretary. of the Sons of the Revolution, Daughters of the President Marcus Ware and Secretary Vincent Carnegie Institution. American Revolution and the Children of the COL. J EREMIAH WADSWORTH BRANCH of Hart­ of the State Society have issued urgent appeals Louisiana American Revolution, and a wreath was placed ford, has elected Raymond G. Bartlett as Secre­ for membership increase, the latter reporting an Vice President General, and State President at the Washington Monument. tary. MATTATUCK BRANCH , Waterbury, has re­ encouraging net gain up to the end of January, Furman B. Pearce has been active in visiting cently named Dr. M. Heminway Merriman as Florida with good prospects for a better showing by the state societies in his district and has ad­ President; Pearl J. Skilton, Arthur P. Bliss and The State Society Officers and Jacksonville Com­ the end of the fiscal year. dressed meetings in Alabama, Mississippi and Franklin A. Warren, Vice Presidents; Augustus patriots are very busy in preparation for the Con­ The State Society met on February 22nd, and Tennessee as well as in his own State of Louisiana. P. Hall, Secretary; Edwin H. Jones, Treasurer; gress of the National Society to meet in the latter in spite of huge snow blocks along railroads and On February 3rd he addressed Junior teachers H. Judson Beardsley, Registrar; Raymond H. city May 15-18, and plans are very well in prog­ highways, had an attendance of a hundred or more in Hammond, La., on "Lazy Patriotism." ress, and as nearly complete as possible. The fine Miller, Historian; Rev. John M. Deyo, Chaplain. • 169 • • 168 • In January Mr. Pearce was host at a luncheon Compatriots of Massachusetts and throughout done an inestimable work in pointing out and in honor of the heads of the several women the Society were deeply grieved to learn of the Past President J. Scott Harrison in the Chair reducing subversive activities in America and that in the absence of President Newell Gough, Jr. Patriotic Societies, Colonial Dames, Louisiana Co­ death on December 8th of former Genealogist its discontinuance or crippling would add greatly lonials, Daughters of 1812 and Regents of the General Charles W. Tucker, greatly beloved and Mr. Harrison was President in 1915. to the dangers facing our Republic today." The Society went on record as endorsing the • several D.A.R. Chapters in New Orleans and highly regarded in his chosen field of Genealogy. On January 25th the Society was entertained • vicinity towns. His topic was continuous fight He had served the State and locally in many Resolutions passed by the National Society at by State President and Mrs. Horace Y. Kitchell the Minneapolis Congress, and commended the against communism and urging support of the capacities. with a Buffet Supper at the annual meeting of Un-American Activities Committee in Congress. activities of Compatriots Dougan C. H . Leubben Michigan GREENWOOD CHAPTER. He also addressed the Jackson Day dinner on and R. F. Stevens in securing memberships, and January 8th. DETROIT CHAPTER-A dinner meeting was held Missouri it is expected that by the end of the fiscal year the Society will have a 20 percent increase. .· Mr. Pearce recalls that the first speech he ever on January 15th at St. John's Church in Royal To emphasize and broaden the observance of Officers were elected as follows: President, made on Communism was in Barcelona, Spain, in Oak, featuring community singing and addresses Bill of Rights Day in 1948, letters setting forth Dougan C. H. Leubben of Dillon; Vice Presidents, July 1928, and he has pursued the subject with by Hon. William Hayward, Mayor of the City, the significance of the first ten Amendments and Robert B. Stevens, Sidney, R. C. Dillavou, Bill­ vigor ever since. "What America Means to Me," by Richard Hay­ urging greater understanding of their vital im­ ings, Edward B. Spottswood, Missoula, F. F. The State Society omitted its usual observance how, and "Citizenship: A Family Job," by Chan­ portance were sent to 231 Missouri Schools, 480 Haynes, Forsyth, and Gerald H. Fallon, Great of Washington's Birthday this year as it came so cellor General and Past State President, Wallace Missouri newspapers, to the Governor of the State, Falls; Secretary-Treasurer, John W. Schroeder; close to Mardi Gras Carnival activities. A wreath C. Hall. A Good Citizenship Medal was pre­ the Mayors of Kansas City and St. Louis and all was laid, however, at the Washington statue at sented to Past President Marquis E. Shattuck, members of the State Society. Registrar, Myron R. Wilson. Managers: F. F. Haynes, Wm. A. Brown, A. Pat Harris, R. Y. the Public Library. This is the familiar Houdon Past State President, and Superintendent of De­ The Society reports with sorrow the untimely Lyman, Carl L. Brattin. Compatriot Carl Brat­ statue replica, and was purchased and presented troit Public Schools. death of Colonel E. Carroll Sibley on January 6. tin was elected delegate to the Jacksonville Con­ by the Louisiana Society to the Library several The annual Washington's Birthday Ball was Col. Sibley, who was a Professor of Economics gress. years ago. sponsored by the Chapter on February 19th at at Washington University, had a distinguished The difficulties presented by snow-blocked roads Botsford Inn, preceded by an address by Dr. academic and military career and had been a loyal Maine and distance resulted in limited attendance, hut Clever Bald of the University of Michigan on and devoted member of the State Society's Board The death of State President Frank D. Fender­ "Detroit's First Washington's Birthday Celebra­ of Managers. in spite of this Compatriots Brattin and Stevens came from Sidney, a 700 mile trip, and others ... son on January lOth, last, has brought sorrow to tion." A committee composed of Compatriots Lucian from afar. The Society hopes that in the near his compatriots throughout the State. Vice Presi­ Erskine, Darold E. Ferneau and Marion S. Francis Minnesota future a chapter may be formed in the eastern dent Wilbur W. Philbrook took over the duties has completed a comprehensive study of the prob­ A meeting of the State Board of Managers was part of the State for the convenience of members. for the expiration of the term, and on February lems involved in the sale to children of comic and held at the home of State President Stanley S. At this meeting two Compatriot members and two 22nd, at the State Society's annual meeting in crime books, and of the statutes, ordinances and Gillam, Minneapolis on the evening of January ex-members of the State Legislature were in at­ Portland, was elected President. Other officers court decisions applicable thereto in other States 19th, following a Buffet Supper. The special fea­ tendance. elected include Frederick H. Shields and Dr. and Municipalities. The committee's detailed re­ ture of the meeting was the endorsement for the Joseph S. White, Vice Presidents; Clarence E. port and recommendations were submitted to the Nebraska office of Chaplain General of the National Society Eaton, Registrar; George H. Hinckley, Treasurer, Society's Board of Managers; the committee was of Compatriot Mott R. Sawyers, D.D., Ph.D., Compatriot Merle M. Hale was elected Presi­ and Roy A. Evans, Secretary. Past President directed to proceed immediately in initiating whose name will be presented to the Congress of dent of the Society at the annual Washington's Harry K. Torrey was nominated for National action to implement their recommendations the National Society at Jacksonville in May. Birthday Dinner held at the Blackstone Hotel Trustee. throughout Missouri. The first step was to send ST. PAUL CHAPTER held a meeting on January in Omaha, February 22. Edson Smith, President The guest speaker of the meeting was Com­ the President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen 12th at the Minnesota Club, at which Major of OMAHA CHAPTER, is the new Senior Vice Presi­ patriot Joseph LeMaster of Monmouth, Professor a vigorous endorsement of the proposed ordinance General E. A. Walsh, Adjutant General of Minne­ dent and George W. Dunn, Jr., President of LIN­ of American History at Bates College. for that city which has just been sponsored by sota National Guard and President of the N. G. COLN CHAPTER was chosen Junior Vice President. the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Society Massachusetts Association of the U. S. was speaker. Incumbent Compatriots Louis T. Shirk and P. K. Slaymaker, hopes to secure the enactment of similar legisla­ A Church Service was held on February 20th in officers were re-elected as follows: President, were re-elected Secretary and Treasurer, respec­ .. Christ Church (Old North Church) in recognition tion throughout Missouri, either locally or by the tively. John H. Agee was re-nominated Trustee William W. Hutchins; Vice Presidents, Paul A. State Legislature. of Washington's Birthday. On March 18th com­ Stoner, H. R. Wilson; Secretary-Treasurer, L. F. and the Board of Managers include Jess Palmer The Board of Managers has authorized the crea­ patriots were invited to attend the annual meet­ Knowles; Chaplain, Rev. Arthur T. Bailey; Patri­ and Frederick L. Wolff of Omaha, Wayne Panter tion of a Legislative Committee, whose mem­ ing of OLD BosTON CHAPTER in lieu of a State otic Instructor, Francis P. Markoe; Historian, and Howard A. Chapin, Jr., Lincoln, and Frank bership will be composed of those Missouri corn­ meeting. Vice President General John W. Finger William H. Neal, Jr. The Board of Governors in­ Lewis of Exeter. patriots who are in the State Legislature. The was the Society's guest at a January meeting of clude the above and all State and local Past Presi­ Compatriot Hale announced the re-appointment function of this committee will be to watch for the State Society and BosTON CHAPTER. dents and Chapter officers. of Compatriots Henry Miot Cox as Historian, legislation introduced in the General Assembly MYSTIC VALLEY CHAPTER met in December with G. W. Dunn as Publicity Chairman and Dean R. Past State President Walker L. Chamberlin and Mississippi which may be of interest to the Society, and to Leland as Chaplain. assist the Society in supporting or introducing BRIG. GENERAIJ JOSEPH FRYE CHAPTER held meetings The Society, at a meeting of its State Board, About 60 attended the banquet at which Vice bills. in December, January and February with interest­ held January 22nd, went on record to memorialize President General, Compatriot Harold D. LeMar ing speakers, the latter featuring Rev. Clinton W. Congress to continue appointment and financial Montana presided. The invocation was given by Com­ Carvell, on "Early Historical Events of Greater support of the House Un-American Activities patriot Albert F. Ernst of Omaha. Ben F. Vosik, The Society held its 55th Annual meeting at Lawrence." Committee, "believing that this Committee has accompanied by Emil L. Hofman, sang a group the Montana Club, Helena, February 22nd, with of vocal solos and led the group in community • 170 • • 171 • This Chapter deeply deplores the loss by death were elected: President, Dr. Charles J . Wells; Vice singing. Buses were provided to transport Lin­ as the speaker of the day. Vice President Gen­ of its devoted member and National Officer, Presidents, George H. Bond, Bernard M. Mitchell, coln members to the Omaha meeting. eral, John W. Finger of New York was also an George Winters, on January 21st. George M. Haight; Secretary, Warren B. Murphy; Francis P. Matthews, past Supreme Knight of honored guest and brought the Greetings of the New Jersey Chapters throughout the State met Treasurer, Harry Barber; Registrar, Dr. G. A. the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the National Society. in December and January with interesting speak­ Wood; Historian, Harry C. Durston. Managers: President's Committee on Civil Rights, spoke At the speaker's table were Mrs. Palmer M. May, ers as follows: SOUTH JERSEY CHAPTER, on Decem­ Joseph H. Schaefer, Frank C. Love, Newton E. on George Washington. State Regent, D.A.R.; Mrs. Ralph D. Bradway, ber 7th, heard M. Atlee Ermold, President of King, Alfred W. Haight. LINCOLN CHAPTER. About forty attended the State President, C.A.R.; Mrs. F. S. Macllvaine, the Sons of the Revolution; ABRAHAM CLARK Navy Day meeting held in the Zephyr Room of President N. J. Colonial Dames of America; Mrs. CHAPTER, January 11th, with Compatriot Percy the Hotel Capital, Lincoln, on October 26. Presi­ J. Warren Perkins, State Regent, D.A.C.; Mrs. B. Durrell of Fanwood speaking on the American dent George W. Dunn, Jr., presided at the affair Charles H. Kelton, Daughters of 1812; Ross K. Flag; RARITAN VALLEY CHAPTER, ladies night, .· and introduced Captain W. L. Messmer, U.S.N., Cook, President of N. J. Huguenot Society; Na­ January 17th was honored by Dr. W. H. S. Dem­ Commandant of the Naval R.O.T.C. Unit at the tional S.A.R. Trustee, Glenn K. Carver; Rt. Rev. arest, President of the Historical Club, former University of Nebraska. Captain Messmer spoke Benjamin M. Washburn, D.D., Vice President, President of Rutgers College, who spoke on local on the Navy and showed some Navy pictures of N. J. Historical Society; SA.R. Chaplain, Rev. history; RUTHERFORD CHAPTER, January 10th Admiral Richard E. Byrd's expedition to the Joseph L. McCorison, Jr. Many other distin­ heard Compatriot Edmund Bull on the National South Pole and action in the Pacific. Music was guished guests were present, including Mrs. Alfred Air Force, and on February 14th enjoyed a col­ furnished by a quartet. E. Driscoll, Chief Judge Guy L. Fake of the ored film on "The Land of the Maharajahs"; Federal Court and Mrs. Fake, Spencer Miller, Jr., JERSEY CITY CHAPTER met November 19th and New Hampshire State Highway Commission; Rev. Thomas La­ made a substantial contribution to the California The election of State President Sherman Adams mont of Old Bergen Church, and other members Text Book campaign, and held services in Old ***** as Governor of the State of New Hampshire last and officers of the participating Societies. In all Bergen Church jointly with other patriotic groups November, has been more than gratifying to the more than 200 members and guests were present. in observance of Washington's Birthday. LORD Compatriots of both the State and National Solos by Miss Mary Ledgerwood and the N. J. STIRLING CHAPTER (GEN. WM. ALEXANDER) met Societies. Governor elect Adams visited National in early fall for dinner, with Dr. William R. Ward ***** Color Guard under direction of Compatriot Arthur Headquarters when in attendance at the Inaugura­ F. Cole added much to the program. as speaker. The Chapter reports with sorrow the tion of President Truman in January. A very ORANGE CHAPTER met January 20th with Rev. death of its first President, David Layton. James ***** fine and colorful reception in his honor at Con­ Shields T. Hardin of North Orange Baptist Church Bancker is now President. On January 27th Dr. cord, upon his installation as Governor, was held Herschel S. Murphy, Vice President, spoke on ***** as speaker on the Declaration of Independence with a record attendance. and the Colgate Family of Orange. Lincoln's "Ancestral Hunting." The Chapter has voted State Secretary Harry E. Sherwin has also Birthday was observed and a Good Citizenship to alter its name to the opening caption. ***** been honored by the voters of New Hampshire in Medal presented to Mayor Charles H. Martens Empire State electing him to the State Legislature. The Na­ for his long service to the city, followed by tional Society extends congratulations to both The Board of Managers at its regular February luncheon. meeting, elected William H. Pouch as President to these honored Compatriots. MONTCLAIR CHAPTER held its annual Church CoL. GoRDON HUTCHINS CHAPTER, Concord­ fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Pres­ Service on February 20th jointly with Eagle Rock ident John W. Finger, who desired this tribute On January 15th the Chapter elected the follow­ Chapter D.A.R. and many participating groups. ing officers: President, Dixon H. Turcott; Vice paid to Compatriot Pouch for his devotion and The address was given by Federal Judge Guy L. constant attendance at all meetings, but who will President, Stewart M. Burns; Secretary-Treasurer, Fake on "George Washington, He Won the The Chapter is proud of its Service Flag, rep­ Wendell D. Crowell; Historian-Registrar, Nehe­ be unable to assume a full term because of his Peace." On February 22nd, a wreath was placed many public and patriotic obligations. resenting some forty Veterans, including one miah 0. Whitford. Managers: Col. Harlan F. at the Washington Boulder, commemorating Wash­ General (Wainwright), two Colonels, and three Besse, Theodore W. Gunn, Willoughby A. Colby. .SYRACUSE CHAPTER-A Junior Medal of Good ington's activity in Montclair. Lieutenant Commanders Officers of the COLONEL NATHAN HALE CHAPTER Citizenship was presented to Theodore J . Har­ PASSAIC VALLEY CHAPTER, Summit, will com­ of Rindge were elected on August 19th: President, rington, student at Christian Brothers Academy, memorate the anniversary of the Battle of Spring­ Jason C. Sawyer; Vice President, James B. Perry; by Past President Charles P. Morse at a luncheon ROCHESTER CHAPTER held its annual meeting field, on May 22nd next. WEST FIELDS CHAPTER meeting held February 3rd. Mr. Harrington's Secretary-Treasurer, Robert M. Grummon; His­ March 21st, and elected the following: President held its annual dinner on February 25th when prize-winning oration on "The Constitution of torian-Registrar, Harry E. Sherwin. Managers: Harold G. Hutchins; Vice Presidents, Roland 0. the speaker was Compatriot, the Hon. Alfred E. the United States" won him the award, which Edward C. Brummer, Donald E. Webber, Rufus Roberts, Wm. B. Harison, Jacob B. Greiner; Driscoll, Governor of New Jersey. Over 150 also brought him the county American Legion S. Fenerty, III. Secretary, Walter E. Paine; Treasurer, George S. were present including many distinguished guests speaking contest. On February 22nd the Chapter Taylor; Registrar, Rolland H. Canfield; Historian, New Jersey and members of the D.A.R. President William commemorated Washington's Birthday in coopera­ Leonard C. Treman; Chaplain, Rev. W. A. Hal­ ,I The annual observance of Washington's Birth­ S. Schaefer presided and presented the guests. tion with other patriotic and veterans' groups, lock; Editor, Beverly . Harison; Custodian of day was held jointly with the State Societies CAPTAIN .ABRAHAM GoDWIN CHAPTER observed with dinner, at which Mrs. Grace H. Brosseau, Colors, John S. Wright. Managers: Alfred M. D.A.R., S.A.R. and C.A.R., at the Essex House, the anniversary of the Battle of Princeton with Past President General of the D.A.R. and editor Darlow, Dewey W. Crittenden, William A. Fay. Newark, February 22nd, with President Edgar an historical article by Compatriot D. Stanton of the magazine spoke on "World Government, or Dinner followed the business meeting with Mr. J. Williamson, Jr., presiding and introducing the Hammond, noting the death in that battle of Selling America Down the River." Verne Hyett, Principal of Gorham Central School distinguished guests, and Compatriot, the Honor­ Captain Daniel Neil, the only officer from Passaic At the March meeting the following officers on "Could We Be Wrong?" County killed in the Revolution. able Alfred E. Driscoll, Governor of New Jersey • 173 • • 172 • NIAGARA FALLS CHAPTER met January 25th and North Carolina Park Congregational Church, who spoke briefly cial reference to early printing and publications. presented Mr. C. Edgar Barlow whose topic was RALEIGH CHAPTER met on February 12th at on Washington's military ability and strategy. During the meeting it was unanimously voted "Early American Patriots." BuFFALO CHAPTER the Women's Club, in joint gathering with the Afterwards, he lectured and showed color pictures that the Society sponsor the nomination of Past held a dinner meeting February 15th when the two local Chapters of the D.A.R. and heard an of his travels in India. President Walter S. Bear for Vice President-Gen­ speaker was Fred T. Turner, of the staff of Buffalo address by Justice Sam J. Ervin, Jr., Associate CINCINNATI CHAPTER was host to the National eral. Evening News, an off-the-record address on "I Justice of the Supreme Court of N. C., who was Executive Committee at its meeting held February On February 9th a meeting was held to organ­ Cover the 'Commies' " which had been deferred introduced by Justice Emery B. Denny. The 18th at the Netherlands Plaza Hotel. The sessions ize a PORTLAND CHAPTER. A Constitution and from a Fall meeting. The Chapter continues its banquet was presided over by retiring President convened at ten A. M. and continued through the By Laws were adopted and the meeting then ad­ worth-while program in behalf of underprivileged Ben Eaton, and at the business meeting of the day, interrupted at noon by Luncheon tendered journed until February 21st to complete organiza­ boys, introducing them to membership in the Chapter preceding the banquet, the following offi­ by the Chapter to the visiting Committee members tion and elect officers. Y.M.C.A. Individual Compatriots are privileged cers were elected: President, L. Polk Denmark; and several National officers and area representa­ The first annual meeting of the new PoRTLAND to sponsor the boys by contributing $10 per boy. Vice Presidents, N. E. Edgerton, Robert W. Sand­ tives. CHAPTER of the Oregon Society was held Febru­ BINGHAMTON CHAPTER-Meeting on December ers; Secretary-Treasurer, Henry F. Faucett; Chap­ A banquet was held in the evening at the Cin­ ary 21st in the Board Room of the Standard In­ 8th President George Beers presented Mr. N. lain, William T. Harding; Historian, Willis G. cinnati Club honoring the visitors, and followed surance Co. A large number were present. The Marks Bump, Commissioner of Parks for the Briggs; Genealogist, W. H. Bason. Carson D. by the annual meeting of the Chapter. Retiring following officers were duly elected: President, City and Morris Knapp, who made brief remarks, Baucom was nominated for National Trustee. Chapter President, Douglas High presided and Frederick H. Young; Vice President, Arthur F. S. the former suggesting the Chapter compile a list Ohio presented the guests at the speakers' table, mem­ Steele; Secretary, Col. H. D. Bagnall; Treasurer, of historic sites in Broome County. A feature of JoHN STARK CnAPTER, Canton-Meeting for bers of the Executive Committee in attendance, George 0. Gannett; Board of Managers, Dr. Le­ the program was the presentation of a framed its annual session on February 22nd, the follow­ also Dr. Herman Sidener, Ohio State President, land V. Belknap, Harry J. Beeman, and Arthur replica of the Massachusetts Pine Tree Flag by ing officers were elected: President, L. H. Booher; and the incoming Chapter President, Frederick L. D. Platt. Dr. Hugh S. Gregory, who explained its signifi­ Vice President, William H. Mellen; Secretary, Woodbridge. Mr. Clarence E. Shriner, Past State Pennsylvania cance. Chairman Joseph R. Wescott of the and Chapter President, introduced the President Clarke Miller; Treasurer, R. H. Bidwell; Regis­ State President Dr. John A. Fritchey promises Marker Committee reported a fine list of Revo­ General, Hon. Ben H. Powell, III, who was the trar, Raymond I. Bachtel; Historian, H. T. 0. the organization of new Chapters at York and lutionary Graves in Broome County, which will speaker of the evening. Dr. Sidener followed with Blue. Music, and an address by Dr. Robert N. Pottsville, and an organization meeting for the provide material for later marking. brief comments. Mr. Robert H. McNeil, of the Montgomery, President of Muskingum College, former on March 22nd, too late for detailed report The speaker of the evening was Dr. Albert V. National Executive Committee, made an urgent featured the program. in this issue. House, Associate Professor of History and Polit­ appeal for support of the purchase of Woodlawn, The Chapter adopted a strong Re olution pro­ PITTSBURGH CHAPTER-The annual Washing­ ical Science at Triple Cities College. His subject Va., the bridal gift of General Washington to his testing the recent trials in Hungary of Cardinal ton's Birthday Luncheon of this Chapter and the was "New Views Concerning the American Revo­ step-daughter, Nellie Custis, which is to be pre­ Mindszenty and fifteen Protestant ministers, copies Pittsburgh Chapter D.A.R. was held at the 20th lution." served as a National Shrine. of which were sent to the President of the United Century Club, February 22nd, the guest speaker On February 23rd the Chapter met at Arlington Officers elected and installed at the close of the States and the press. being the Very Reverend N. R. H. Moor, Dean Hotel for dinner in recognition of Washington's program include, in addition to Mr. Woodbridge, NATHAN HALE CHAPTER, Youngstown, met Jan­ of Trinity Cathedral. Birthday, the speaker of the evening being Com­ Theodore R. White, William C. Duvall, Randolph uary 20th and elected the following: President, The annual meeting of the Chapter took place patriot Foster Disinger, whose topic was "The Sellers, and Froome Barbour, Vice Presidents; Osborne Mitchell; Secretary-Registrar, James E. December 17th with the Rev. Herman Bauman Unwritten History of This Area," in which he Robert M. Booth, Secretary; V. Holt Tatum, Mitchell. New officers of the LAFAYETTE CHAP­ of Old St. Patrick's Church as speaker, who gave traced the origin of the American Indian from Corresponding Secretary; Ralph Clarke, Asst. TER, Akron, are Rev. Howard B. Diefenbach, an interesting account of his forty months as Asia by way of Alaska and told interesting side­ Treasurer; David B. Hall, Registrar; Thomas E. D.D., President, and Allen B. Diefenbach, Sec­ prisoner of the J aps after the fall of Corregidor. lights on local Indian history. Walker, Asst. Registrar; Rev. Lester E. Kemper, retary-Treasurer. Retiring President, William M. Duff was pre­ The Chapter voted to present the Basic Docu­ Chaplain; Anthony B. Dunlap, Historian. WESTERN RESERVE SociETY, Cleveland, is in sented with the ceremonial badge of the Society ments made available by the National Society sorrow at the passing of its former President, and by Hon. Harry A. Estep, Past President. The to five local schools, more to be presented later. Oklahoma Past State President, Charles Henry Fisher, Ja~u­ sudden death of Mr. Duff very shortly after this OLEAN CnAPTER, the newest in the Empire State, The annual observance of Washington's Birth­ ary 17th. Mr. Fisher had served Chapter and meeting came as a great shock and surprise to met for dinner on February 15th, President Leslie day was held February 22nd, at the Hotel Tulsa, State devotedly for many years, and was prom­ his Compatriots. Officers elected at this meeting R. Quirin presiding, and introducing Miss Maude in Tulsa, when members were privileged to hear inently named on National Committees. He was were reported in the January issue. Brooks, local historian, who reviewed the history Hon. W. S. Hamilton, of Pawhuska, who spoke an internationally recognized authority on coins HARRIS FERRY CHAPTER issues a monthly News of families of the area. Miss Julia Pierce, Regent on "The American Revolution." Mr. Hamilton is and their history. Letter giving the highlights and condensed version of D.A.R. at Allegany, who ha5 been most President of the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Chapter held a luncheon meeting in observ­ of S.A.R. news of interest and future projects for helpful in the preparation of applications for the At the business session the Society named as ance of Washington's Birthday and heard Dr. the benefit of all members. The February 22nd Chapter members, spoke of her visit to National President, Clifton Ratliff, of Oklahoma City, and Edward Hodnett, President of Fenn College, on meeting was a luncheon held jointly with Harris­ SA.R. and C.A.R. headquarters in Washington. re-elected Earle H. Amos, Tulsa, as Secretary. "The Education of George Washington." burg D.A.R. A luncheon meeting was held March An address was enjoyed by the Rev. Grant Ander­ ANTHONY WAYNE CHAPTER-Washington's Oregon 10 at Hotel Harrisburger, with Mr. Emerson B. son of the First Baptist Church who talked on Birthday Anniversary was observed by a joint The Oregon Society met January 17th at the Roberts, State Vice President and Past President the life of Lincoln. A Constitution and By Laws dinner meeting with the three local chapters of University Club, Portland, with a good attend­ of LAFAYETTE CHAPTER as speaker. The State for the Chapter was adopted. President Quirin the D.A.R. on the evening of February 22nd in ance. After dinner, Mr. Lancaster Pollard, Cura­ Board meeting was also held here following the and Secretary Strait were named delegate and the Toledo Woman's Club Building. The guest tor of the Oregon Historical Society spoke on ' program, to which Chapter members were invited. alternate to the Jacksonville Congress. speaker was Rev. Chester F. Dunham, Pastor of •'Episodes in Early Oregon History" with spe- PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER__:_The Bellevue Stratford • 174 • • 175 Hotel was the scene of an outstanding gathering predation were passed by the State Board meet­ sity of Utah, who were present as guests of honor, introduced and solos enjoyed by Mrs. J. Garland '. and luncheon commemorating the birthday of ing on January 15th, at Houston. made inspiring addresses, and the evening was Hood. George Washington on February 22nd. At this meeting reports on the Society's dis­ much enjoyed by the compatriots, guests and THOMAS ]EFFERSON CHAPTER, Charlottesville, The Annual Award of the Good Citizenship tribution of Good Citizenship Medals, and inter­ ladies who were present. met on February 16th and elected the following: Medal was made by President William H. Heffner est in its Flag Collection were received with The Utah Society is doing well. It has an un­ President, I. Paul Perkins; Vice President, C. Bruce to Mr. Samuel F. Houston, an outstanding Ameri­ approval and the suggestion to have a Flag film broken record of outstanding activities covering a Morton, III; Secretary-Treasurer, Linwood H. can citizen and patriot. In attendance were many made up to illustrate addresses on the flags was period of fifty years, and, under the leadership of Warwick; Registrar, James F. Minor; Chaplain, of the members of the Society of the War of 1812. approved. Ten Medals will be presented to President Ralph W. Hardy, the year 1949 promises Col. Francis P. Miller. Board members: Loren L. Mr. Houston is President of the Pennsylvania A. & M. College students, and the Principal of to be thoroughly outstanding. Cockrell, Joseph K. Roberts, C. Edwin Irving. Society of the War of 1812, and Deputy President Southside School, Arlington, Mr. C. E. Dunn Mr. John Bass, Executive Secretary of the Vermont General of the National Society. His many phil­ will be honored with the Society's Good Citizen~ Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Chapter on At the annual meeting held February 22nd, anthropic deeds have endeared him to all the ship Medal. "Trends Affecting Southern Life." at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, the Society ac­ members of the community. DALLAS CHAPTER is appreciative of the honor cepted with regret the resignation of its Secre­ Washington State The gathering was addressed by the Hon. Hugh bestowed on its honored Compatriot, Col. John tary, Wellington E. Aiken, who has served the D . Scott, Jr., Member of Congress, who called B. Dunlap, recently appointed as Collector of Bill of Rights Day was observed on December Society loyally over a period of years. Officers again to attention the dangerous trend in our Internal Revenue, 2nd Texas District, formerly 15th. Through the efforts of President Kemp elected for the ensuing year are President, Hovey country today. Quoting Benjamin Franklin, he Acting Collector. The oath of office was admin­ good publicity and a fine editorial appeared in Jordan; Vice President, Gen. A. A. Starbird, of said "A man who would trade his liberty for a istered in Federal Court before a capacity audi­ Tacoma News-Tribune. Jericho, and regional Vice Presidents, 0. A. Rix­ little temporary security deserves neither liberty, ence. Secretary Earle Behrends was speaker under The annual meeting of the Society was held in ford, Highgate, John F. Dewey, Queeche, Fred­ nor security." He laid great emphasis on some auspices of the D .A.R. on February 19th, showing Seattle, February 22nd the S. A. R. combining the erick F. Van de Water, Dummerston, Harry C. of the American History books being used in the Society's Flag collection. observance with the six Seattle Chapters of the Pratt, Proctor, and Col. E. T. Kimball, Mont­ our Schools today,-they are in many instances New officers are reported by several Texas Chap­ D.A.R. at a dinner meeting. The speaker of the pelier; Secretary-Registrar, Harold F. Burroughs; malicious and a menace to the children. ters as follows: PAUL CARRINGTON, Houston: evening was Professor Win W. Bird of the Uni­ Treasurer, Ben F. Schweyer; Asst. Secretary, W. CoNTINENTAL CHAPTER, Germantown, met Janu­ Singleton B. Bedinger, Jr., President; Warren S. versity of Washington. E. Aiken; Historian, Harold Rugg; Chaplain, ary 29th to elect the following: President, Walton Bellows, Joel H. Berry, George N. Copley, Vice The State Society awarded medals to three Dr. J. Hall Long; Administrative Asst., George Brand; Vice President, Cyrus C. Alcorn; Secre­ Presidents; Charles H. Lane, Secretary. T. D. speech contest winners in Seattle High Schools at Barrett; Obituarist, Whitney Safford; Auditor, tary, James G. Berkheimer; Treasurer, Jacob C. HOBART, Pampa: President, Earle Vandale. PAT­ the banquet, and a resolution was adopted com­ F. W. Whitcomb. Dr. Long and Charles Wood­ Myers, Jr.; Registrar, Joseph H. Towle; Chan­ RICK HENRY, Austin: B. H. Powell, IV, President; mending the Board of Regents and University bury were named as delegates to the Jacksonville cellor, D. Barlow Burke; Historian, Robert R. J. L. Tenney, Vice President; W. P. Boyd, Secre­ of Washington for dismissal of faculty members Studemund; Chaplain, Rev. G. Hall Todd; Gene­ tary-Treasurer-Registrar. ARLINGTON, Arling­ Congress. violating the tenure code. The Society cooperated The meeting was held with participating Pa­ alogist, Burdett S. Fuller. Board members: W. ton: Dr. Lee M. Woodward, President; R. King in public ceremonies earlier in the day and placed triotic groups, and the speaker was Mrs. Consuelo R. Studemund, Bayard Osthous, John R. Stiles, Coke, III, Vice President; Dr. V. R. Woodward, a wreath at the Washington statue. N. Bailey, Republican Committeewoman of Ver­ Laurence H. Sanford, Thomas J. Barnes, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer. RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Corpus Officers were elected as follows: President, G. Dr. Bruce Roxby, Edgar K. Ziegler. Christi: Dr. J. V. Blair, President; Dr. J . G. mont. Ward Kemp; Vice Presidents, Joel E. Ferris, Charles B. Welch, Willis S. Darrow; Registrar, SHENANGO CHAPTER is the new name of the Pilcher, Secretary-Treasurer. ]ESSE WATKINS, Virginia Chapter at Meadville, and new officers are G. Henderson, Madison C. Brown, President; Royall Elias A. Wright, Asst., Eugene A. Wright: Secre­ The annual meeting took place at Richmond, in Fred Steinrock, President; Charles I. Hain, Vice R. Watkins, Secretary. tary-Treasurer, Merton C. Lane, Asst., Ronald W. Hotel John Marshall on February 22nd, with the President; John H. Henninger, Jr., Secretary; Meier; Chaplain, Rev. George H. Schofield, D.D.; business session convening in the morning and a Arthur W. Heim, Treasurer, elected March 3rd. Utah Historian, Russel F. Stark, Asst., Harry W. Gregg; The 55th Annual Banquet was held at the program of addresses and music following Lunch­ Genealogist, Allen R. Moore, Asst., H. F. Wiley. Rhode Island Union Building, University of Utah Campus, on eon. President Marcellus E. Wright presided and Nominee for National Trustee, William L. Mc­ This Society reports with deep sorrow the February 22. President Ralph W. Hardy pre­ an address of welcome by Past President John Cormick. Board members for three years, W. H. passing of its Joyal and beloved member, William siding at the business meeting, and at which sev­ J. Fairbank, preceded the presentation of annual Ritter, Lewis A. Smith, F. Arnold Folsom. eral new compatriots were elected. For the ban­ reports and routine business. L. Sweet, on February 4th last, who had served West Virginia the Society for twenty years as Treasurer, and quet, Honorable Derrah B. Van Dyke, former Officers elected at this meeting are Crawford S. GEN. ADAM STEPHENS CHAPTER, Martinsburg, President of PROVIDENCE CHAPTER . He was very City Attorney of Ogden, acted as Toastmaster. Rogers, President; J. J. Fairbank, Jr., Wm. C. held its annual meeting January 28th and elected active in civic and fraternal affairs of the City Addresses were made by various compatriots, the Styron, Donald W. Shriver, Vice Presidents; W. the following: President, Dr. A. B. Eagle; Vice and will be greatly missed. address of the evening being delivered by Com­ MacF. Jones, Secretary-Registrar; Jesse T. Fon­ patriot Honorable Preston D. Richards, his sub­ taine, Asst. Secretary; Treasurer, John S. Haw; President, Wm. D. Stelle; Secretary, E. W. Miller; Texas ject being "The Constitution of the United Historian Dr. F. W. Burnham; Chaplain, Dr. G. Asst. Secretary, John Power; Treasurer, Russell This Society is deeply appreciative of the ele­ States." A handsome ceremonial badge was pre­ M. Brydon. J. Bergen; Asst. Treasurer, Quay Kesecker; Regis­ vation of its beloved member and Past President, sented to immediate Past President, Harold P. The afternoon program included addresses by trar, Dr. Hugh L. Church; Historian-Genealogist, Hon. Ben H . Powell, III, to the office of President Fabian, and a gold Good Citizenship Medal to Hon. W. Stirling King, Mayor of Richmond, and Dr. J. L. Daniels; Chaplain, Dr. F. R. Wagner. General of the National Society, by action of the Secretary C. P. Overfield, both of these com­ Hon. J. Lindsay Almond, Jr., Attorney General The speaker was Dr. Homer Tabler of Hancock, National Executive Committee on December 9, patriots acknowledging same in a few well of Virginia, who was introduced by Kenneth C. Md., on "Random Notes of Interest to the North 1948, filling the vacancy caused by the death of chosen words. Mayor Earl J . Glade, of Salt Lake Patty, past President of RICHMOND CHAPTER. Neck of Virginia and North Bend Country of President Charles B. Shaler. Resolutions of ap- City, and President A. Ray Olpin of the Univer- Past Presidents and other distinguished guests were Maryland." • 176 • • 177 • such reinstatement to the National Society, the National Society's attitude on "Displaced Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive and shall at the same time pay to the National Persons" was deferred indefinitely. Society a fee of one dollar and fifty cents It was reported that $900.00 was forwarded .. Committee, S. A. R. (1.50) for such reinstatement." to the California Americanization Fund Com­ Voted: That the above newly proposed mittee as a contribution to its expense with Held at the Netherlands Plaza Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, February 18, 1949 amendments be approved and presented at reference to the text book situation. On .. . the forthcoming Congress at Jacksonville for motion the request for further contributions President General Ben. H. Powell, III, pre­ Amend Art. IV, Sec. 1, of the Constitution action. was tabled. siding. by adding after the words, "a President Gen­ Reports on the Personal Property Tax situa­ Reports on the Awards of Good Citizenship Present: Compatriots A. H. Foreman, Al­ eral," the words, "a First Vice President Gen­ tion in Washington were made by Compatriots and R.O.T.C. Medals and the Boy Scout Com­ ,. bert C. Brand, Robert H. McNeill, John G. eral." Hall and McNeill and it was mittees were made by the Secretary Genera} Ballord, James D. Watson, Clarence E. Amend Art. V, of the By Laws, by adding Voted: That the President General, Chancel­ and Mr. Shriner, and plans for the Jackson­ Shriner. Also, Secretary General Frank B. a Section 1: "The First Vice President Gen­ lor General and Mr. McNeill be authorized to ville Congress were discussed. Steele, and Treasurer General George S. Rob­ eral shall be elected from the membership at take any action necessary to prevent collection Voted: That duplication of annual reports ertson. large and shall in the event of illness, dis­ of any taxes by the D. C. until the matter for the annual Congress be made for the Guests in attendance: Chancellor General ability, resignation or death of the President can be submitted to Congress. President General, Secretary-Registrar Gen­ Wallace C. Hall, National Trustee, Buford C. General, perform the duties and exercise the Voted: That the same Committee be au­ eral and Treasurer General, and of such other Tynes, W. Va.; State Society Presidents, H. S. powers of the President General during such thorized to pursue legislative action in Con­ reports of Officers and Committees as deemed Sidener, Ohio; L. A. Cassidy, Ky.; S. H. Gil­ illness or disability, or until the next Annual gress to finally settle our tax liability. advisable by the Secretary and Treasurer Gen­ lam, Minn.; Dr. U. G. McClure, W. Va.; Congress, and shall, at other times, perform Designs for Insignia for Past Presidents eral in their discretion, for distribution at the and Compatriots Douglas High, H. I. Hadsell, such duties as the President General may General and Bars for State and Chapter offi­ Congn;ss. and F. L. Woodbridge. direct." Add the words, "Section 2" (in Art. cers were exhibited by the Secretary General Voted: An appropriation of $200 for the The meeting was called to order by the V-Vice Presidents General) before the words and it was Basic Documents Committee was authorized. President General at 10 A.M., and Invocation "In the election of twelve Vice Presidents Gen­ Voted: That designs be corrected to comply A letter from Mr. Ellis of Buffalo regarding a offered by Rev. Herman S. Sidener, followed eral," etc. with the resolution adopted at Minneapolis special emblem for under-privileged boys being by the Pledge of Allegiance. Art. XVII-Executive Committee, Sec. 4, of and when so corrected the same be recom­ aided by the Buffalo Chapter was tabled. On motion of Past President General Fore­ the By Laws by adding after the words, "In mended to the National Trustees for adoption. The Committee recessed for luncheon as man, visiting Compatriots were accorded the case of the death or disability of any officer of Report on the installation of A.C. current guests of the Cincinnati Chapter during the privileges of the floor. the National Society" the words, "except the in the Headquarters Building was made by progress of the meeting, and the foregoing President General Powell paid a brief me­ President General." Sec. 4 will then read: "In Mr. MeN eill and the Secretary General, and reports were submitted and discussions thereon morial tribute to the late President General case of the death or disability of any officer of as to a circulating pump for the heating sys­ held, both at the morning and afternoon Charles B. Shaler. the National Society, except the President tem. On motion action was deferred. sessions. FRANK B. STEELE, The minutes of the meeting of the Execu­ General, the Executive Committee shall have An inquiry by the California Society as to Secretary General. tive Committee held December 9th were the power to elect a successor to fill the unex­ approved as presented by the Secretary Gen­ pired term of office." eral, and the Treasurer General's report was Amend Art. II-State Societies and Chap­ received for filing. ters-Sec. 7(4) of the By Laws, add after the Reports of special committees were received words, "Pay to the Treasurer General as of from Compatriots High, on Headquarters April 1st of each year, the annual dues for property, and the National Oratorical Contest; such Society, computed at the rate of," the from President Cassidy of Kentucky, with words "One dollar and fifty cents," instead of reference to a new Chapter being formed at "one dollar." It will then read: "Pay to the Ashland, Ky.; on relations with the C. A. R. Treasurer General as of April 1st of each year, and the S. of R. from the Secretary General; the annual dues for such Society, computed and from Compatriot Brand on Pennsylvania at the rate of one dollar and fifty cents (1.50)" matters. etc. Following Mr. High's report on the Head­ Amend Art. XIX-Fees and dues-Sec. 5 quarters Building, on motion, a Committee was of the By Laws, by striking out after the appointed to investigate the possibilities of words, "When any member, whose member­ purchase of a lot adjoining the Headquarters, ship has terminated," the words "for any to report back with recommendations. The cause." Also, add after the words, "Shall at President General appointed Mr. Shriner, the same time pay to the National Society a Chairman; and Compatriots Watson and Mc­ fee of one dollar (1.00)," the words "and fifty YOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE-AND OTHERS Neill, members. cents (1.50)." Sec. 5 will then read : "When Front: Albert C. Brand; F. L. Woodbridge, Ohio President; Col. James D. Watson; Stanley S. The Secretary General presented proposed any member, whose membership has termin­ Gillam, Minn. President; John G. Ballard; Douglas High, Ohio; Back: Clarence E. Shriner; amendments for action at the Jacksonville ated, shall be reinstated by his State Society, Frank B. Steele; President General Powell; A. Herb ert Foreman; Chancellor Gen. Wallace C. Congress, as follows: such State Society shall immediately report: Hall; Retiring President Herman S. Sidener, Ohio. . 178 . . 179 . WILLIAM SMITH BRUSSTAR, New Orleans, La. WALTER HUBERT CRONK, Altadena, Calif. (70952) . (71029). Great-grandson of Henry Brusstar, Lieutenant, Great•-grandson of Jo,.athan Reed, private, Mass. Mili­ Additions to Membership Penna. Militia. tia. JEROME ROBERT BUNCE, Wauconda, Ill. (70550). MEBANE FEARRINGTON CROOM, N. C. (60410). Great'-grandson of Isaac Bancroft, Patriot on War Re­ Supplementals. Great•-grandson of Alexander Mebane, Patriot, member Provincial Congress, N. C.; great3• There have been enrolled in the office of 2; South Carolina, 7; Tennessee, 2; Texas, 13; cruiting Com., Conn. 2 grandson of Joseph Moore, Major, N. C. Militia; great - the Registrar General from December 1, 1948 Utah, 2; Virginia, 3; Washington, 5; West WILLIS LYLE BURDETTE, JR., Logan, W. Va. grandson of Frederick Rivenbark, private, N. C. Line. 70610). Great2-grandson of Daniel Shumate, Lieutenant, to March 1, 1949, 278 New Members and 68 Virginia, 4. Va. Militia. JOHN AUSTIN CROSS, Basking Ridge, N. J. (70793). Supplementals distributed as follows: Alabama, LEE MELVILLE BURKEY, JR., Ill. (68861). Supple- Great•-,;randson of Israel Rickey, Captain, N. J. Militia. Supplementals have been approved from mental. Great•-grandson of Aaron Kelley, Private, ARTHUR JOHN CUBBAGE, Wilmington, DeJa. (70885). 4; California 5; Connecticut, 18; Delaware, the following States: California, 7; Connecti­ Mass.-Me. Militia. Great•-grandson of Daniel Jestor, private, DeJa. Militia; 5; District of Columbia, 9; Florida, 11; WILLIAM PALMER BURRELL, Canton, 0 . (70997). great•-grandson of Nehemiah Lingrell, private, Dela. & cut, 3; Delaware, 1; District of Columbia, 1; Great2-grandson of Timothy Swaney, private & drum­ Md. Lines. Georgia, 1; Idaho, 1; Illinois, 9; Indiana, 11; Florida, 3; Illinois, 1 ; Louisiana, 1; Massachu­ mer, DeJa. Militia. JOHN CUMMINGS, Bryan, Tex. (70817). Great3-grand­ Louisiana, 7; Maine, 1 ; Massachusetts, 5; RICHARD ALAN BURTNETT, Webster Groves, Mo. son of George Troxell, private, Penna. Militia. setts, 6; Michigan, 1; Minnesota, 3; Missis­ (70165). Great•-grandson of Henry Miz11er, private & KENNETH WALLACE CUNNINGHAM, Detroit, Mich. Michigan, 4; Minnesota, 9; Mississippi, 5; sippi, 4; Missouri, 4; New Hampshire, 1 ; New Scout, Penna. Militia. (71101) . Great•-grandson of Barrett White, on Com. Missouri, 8; Montana, 1 ; New Hampshire, 5; THOMAS MANCHESTER BURTON, Utica, N. Y. of Safety, Va. Jersey, 1; New York, 3; North Carolina, 4; (71010). Great'-grandson of Samuel Gilbert, Lieuten­ MARION PRICE DANIEL, Liberty, Tex. (70814) . New Jersey, 11; New Mexico, 1; New York, Ohio, 2; Pennsylvania, 11; Tennessee, 4; ant, Conn. Militia. Great•-grandson of John Partlow, Patriot, gave material 2 5; North Carolina, 7; Ohio, 2 7; Oklahoma, Texas, 2; Utah, 2; Virginia, 2; West Vir­ CYRIL EDWARD CAIN, Miss. (65883). Supplementals. aid, Va . Great2-grandson of William Goff, Lieutena.nt, N. C. WILLIAM PARTLOW DANIEL, Liberty, Tex. (70807). 1; Oregon, 1; Pennsylvanm, 48; Rhode Island, ginia, 1. Militia; great2-grandson of Robert Alltson, pnvate, S. C. Same as 70814 supra. Militia. GAYLORD S. DAVIDSON, Minneapolis, Minn. (71052). MAX STEELE CALDWELL, Salt Lake City, U. (69270). Great•-grandson of James Jordan, private, Mass. Militia. Great•-grandson of Richard Patto,., private, Penna. Mili­ ADDISON DIMMITT DAVIS III, Charleston, S. C. tia. (71128). Great' -grandson of Thomas Marshall, Colonel Records of 278 New Members and 68 Supplementals Approved and Enrolled MORGAN SEAMAN CAMPBELL, Newton, Mass. Va . Troops. (70933). Great•-grandson of John Campbell, Jr., QM PHILIP DAVIS, Birmingham, Ala. (69937). Great3- by the Registrar General from December 1, 1948 , to March I, 1949. and Commissary, N. J. Line; great•-grandson of Joseph grandson of Moses Donaldson, Patriot & Military Elec­ Bowne Corporal, N. J. Militia; great3-grandson of Gyre­ tion Inspector, Pa. nus V~n Mater, private, N. J. Militia. RAYMOND A. DENGLER, Allentown , Pa. (71212). BOYD EUGENE ADAMS, Staten Island, N. Y. (70745). HAROLD J . BLOWERS, Binghamton, N. Y. (71007). HERBERT ALAN CANON, Pittsburgh, Pa. (71253). Great-grandson of Peter K7ebastian, April 182 McMaster, William, April 184 Purdum, John, January 149 Ashby, John, April 181 Chadwick, Thomas, April 185 Field, Thomas, April 184 Avera, Alexander, January 146 Horner, Abraham, April 180 MacMullin, Duncan, April 183 Chaffin, Robert, April 180 Finley, Andrew, April 183 Romer, Solomon, January 147 Magee, James, January 146 Raker, Martin, April 184 Chamberlain, John, January 145 Ramby Nathaniel, April 184 Bacon, George, April 184 Fisher, Adam, April 182 Hbver, Henry, January 147 Malcom, James, January 146 Chambers, Matthew, January 146 Fitz~erald, Joseph, January 146 Howlett, Parley, April 181 March, Samuel, April 182 Randall, Israel, January 146 Bacon, Oliver, April 180 Chapin, Amos, January 146 Ransone, Reuben, April 184 Baggs, James, April 183 Fitz)arrell, Jarrell, January 147 Huddleston, David, January 149 Marques (Marks), Isaac, January 150 Chapman, George, January 148 Flanders, John, April 182 1Hunt Stephen, January 149 Marshall, John, April 182 Read, Henry, April 183 Baily, Eli, January 147 Child, Increase, January 146 Fleet, William, April 184 1 Reading, Thomas,. January 148 Balch, Verner, January 148 Huntmgton, Reuben, January 14S Marshall, Thomas, April 181 Chipley, William, January 148 Flower, Ithuriel, January 145 Hurd (Heard), Josias, January 147 Marsteller, John George, April 183 Recher, Peter, January 150 Bancroft, Ephraim, April 183 Church, Willard, April 181 Floyd, William, April 182 Reed, Abijah, January 146 Bancroft, Isaac, January 146; April 181 Hurd, Simeon,. Jr., April 181 Martin, Edmund, January 148 Clark, Charles, April 184 Ford, Nathaniel, January 147 Hurlbit, Alfred, January 14S Martin, Robert, January 14S Reed, Jonathan, April 181 Bancroft, Oliverj April 183 Clark, Cornelius, April 184 Reeves, George, Sr., January 149 Bardwell, Seth, anuary 1SO Foster, David, January 149 Hutton, William, April 182 Marvin, Elihu, April 183 • Clark, David, January 147 Foster, James, January 146 Hyde, Jacob, January 149 Masden (Mars--), John, January 148 Reinhart, John George, January 150 Barlow, Aaron, January 150 Clark, Robert, January 150 Foust, Adam, April 182 Renfro, Mark, January 146 Barnes Abram, January 149 Hyde, Matthew, January 149 Mason, Benjamin, January 146 Clark, William, January 145 Francisco, Peter, April 182 Mathes, Valentine, January 148 Reynolds, Benjamin, April 184 Bartholomew, Ira, January 146 Clarke, Elijah, January 148 Reynolds, John,. January 148; April 183 Bartlett, Josiah, January 145 Fraser, Simon, January 148 Ilgenfritz, Frederick, January 146 Mayo, John, April 182, 183 Clarke, Hannah Arrington, January 148 Frederick, John, January 146; April 18? Mead, Richard, January 148 Reynolds, Thomas, January 149 Bartram, Isaac, January 149 Clevenger, Williat)l, January 146 Rhea, Robert, April 182 Batchelder, Amos, January 145 Frey, Valentine, January 150 Jackson, Isaac, January 146 Mead, Timothy, April 181 Clugston, John, Sr., April 184 Frisbie, Philip, April 182 Jacobus, Richard, January 146 Mebane, Alexander, April 181, 182 Rice, Oliver, April 182 Batchelder, Nathaniel, January 145 Coburn Henry,, April 181 Richardson, William, January 146 Batcheller, Abraham, January 148 Fruit, Robert, January 146 Janes, Thomas, January 149 Mebane, David, April 182 Cogswell, Nathaniel, April 181 Fry, Michael, April 184 Jenkins, Thomas Shepard, April 183 Mercer, Robert, January 148 Rickey, Israel, April 181 Batey, William, April 180 Comfort, John, January 149 Riddle, Matthew, January 147 Beall Basil, January 1SO Fuller, Jesse, January 150 Jennings, Sylvanus, January 147 Meredith, John Wheeler, April 183 Conway, Francis, April 18S Jestor, Daniel, April 180, 181 Mills, Thomas, April 180 Ridgely, Charles Greenberry, April 181 Beardsley, David, January 146 Coolidge, John, January 146 Gaines, James, January 148 Rinehart, Barnet, January 147 Bell, Francis, January 149 Jewett, David, January 148 Mizner, Henry, April 181 Cory, Joseph,. April 180 Gale, Josiah, April 181 Jewett, Elam, April 180 Montague, John, April 18S Rivenbark, Frederick, April 181 Bellinger, Peter,. April 180 Couwenhoven (Conover), John P., Jan- Gallup, Nehemiah, January 147 Robards, Lewis, April 184 Bemis, Phineas, January 149 Johns, Jehiel, Sr., January 14S Montgomery, James, January ISO uary 149 Geer, George, Ja·nuary 147 Johnson, Adam, Sr., April 184 Moore, John, January 148 Robinson, John Decker, January 146 Benbury, Thomas, April 184 Cowdrick, John, January 146 Gehr, John, April 182 Robinson, Noah, April 184 Bennett, George, April 183 Johnson, Ezekiel, January 146 Moore, Joseph, April 181 Cowell, Isaac, April 18S Gentry Richard, January 148 Johnson, John, Sr., January 147 Moore, William, April 181 Robinson, Robert, January 146 Bennett, Oliver Cromwell, April 184 Cowles Asa, January 146 Gibson, Abraham, April 183 Roby, Thomas, April 184 Berry, Hudson, April 180 Johnston, Alexander, April 182 Morgan, Abel, January 1SO Cracraft, Charles, January 148 Gibson, Isaac, April 183 Johnston, James, January 147 Morgan, Morgan, II. January 148 Rochester,. Joseph, April 184 Bickley, . Charles, January 147 Craggin, Samuel, January 150 Gibson, Nathaniel, April 183 Roe, William, January 149 Bicknell, Luke, April 18S Johnston, Robert, January 147 Morgan, Ralph, April 184 Craig, David, January 146 Gilbert, Samuel, April 181 Jolly, Thomas, January 147 Morgan, Zachariah, January 149 Rogers, Henry, April 183 Bigelow, James, January 149 Craighead, Robert, January 145 Gilliss, Joseph, April 183 Rogers, Hosea, January 149 Binder, Jacob, April 181 Jones, Adam Crane, Jr., April 18S Morrill, Samuel, April 183 Crawford, Edward, January 1SO Glenn, William Coleman, January 147, Jones, Richard, January 147 Morse Jonathan, April 180 Rogers, John, April 182 Blair, John,. April 180 Crippen, Alpheus, April 181 148; April 183 Rollins, John, April 184 Blakeslee, James, January 146 Jordan, James, April 181 Morse: Joseph, April 183 Crosby, Elisha, January 146 Goff, William, April 181 Morse, Samuel, April 180 Rose, Levi, April 181 Blakeslee, Jotham, April 182 Roush, Philip, January 146 Goode1 Edmund, January 150 Kaigler, Andrew, January 145 Moses, Robert, January ISO Blasdell, Isaac, April 183 Darling,, Eliakim, "April 183 Goodnch, Jesse, January 149 Kays, John, January 148 Rudulph, Tobias, January 146 Bliss, Samuel, January 14S Moss, Isaac, January 146 Davis, Archibold, January 149 Goodrich,~ Stephen, January 149 Keeler, Jeremiah April 182 Moss, Solomon, January 148 Russell, John Rhoades, January 149 Bockius, Francis William, April 183 Davis, Micajah, January 146 Gould, Jacob, April 183 Kehl, John Jacob, January 147 Ruth, Andrew, January 148 Bockoven, George, April 180 Molt, Gershom, April 184 Deam, Henry, April 182 Graves~ Aaron, January 145 Keirn, George, April 182 Moyer, John, April 183 Bogue (Booge), Oliver Cromwell, April Dean, Benjamin, April 183 Gray, :>olomon, January 146 Keister, George Philip, January 147 Salisbury, William, January 147 180 Mulford, Timothy, April 183 Sanford, Oliver, January 149 Dean, Samuel, January 147 Green, Thomas Marston, January 146 Keller, Henry, April 183 Mundie (--dell), Abner, January 147 Bohr, Burkhardt, April 180 Dearborn,, Jeremiah, January 148 Greene, Ebenezer, January 149 Kellogg, Samuel, January 147 Sappington, Richard, Apnl 181 Bovier, Solomon, January 14S Munger, Joseph, April 181 Sappington Thomas, Jr., April 184 Deats, John, January 147 Greer, James, April 183 Kelly, Aaron, April 181 Munson, Isaac, January 148 Bowman, Isaac, April 182 Demeritt, Daniel, April 184 Griffith, Benjamin, January 147 Kern, William, January 148 Schermerho'rn, Daniel C., April 181 Bowne, Joseph, April 181 Musser, Jacob, January 148 Schneider Michael, April 182 De Muth, Gottleib, January 148 Griffith, Greenberry, January 147 Kimball, Abel, April 182 Musser, Philip, January 1SO Boyer, Joseph, January 149 Dent, John, April 182 Griffith, Hezekiah, January 147 Kinter, John, April 181 Scholl (Shull), Frederick, January 148 Boykin, Francis, January 147 Scholl John Nicholas, January 149 Deppen, John, April 182 Griffith, Nathan, January 14 7 Kitchell, Abraham, April 182 Nash, John, April 184 Boynton, Enoch, April 180 Dewey, Abner, January 145 Grigg, Frederick, April 182 Knapp, Jabez, April 182 Schouten, Johannes, April 184 Bradford, James, April 180 Nolf, George, April 180 Schryver, Albertus, January 149 Dickinson, John, January 149 Grove, Jacob, January 150 Knepper, Abraham, January 147 North, Geor~e. January 147 Bradstreet, Samuel, January 145 Dickinson, Joseph, April 182 Knight, John, April 182 Schumpert, John Pater, April 184 Bradt, Cornelius, April 181 Gyger, Jesse, January 147 Norton, Noah, April 184 Scott Charles, January ISO Dillard, James, April 181 Kollock, Shepard, April 182 Norvil.._ SpencerA April 183 Brackenridge, William, January 145 Dille, Samuel, April 181 Hamlin, Nathaniel, April 18S Kratz, Abraham, April 183 Scott' John, Sr., April 18S Branch, Rufus, January 147 Null, Yhilips, pril 183 Seam~ns, Hezekiah, January 147 Dishman,. Samuel, April 183 Hammer, Nicholas, January 149 Kutz, Peter, Sr., April 181 Nye, Jonathan, January 148 Bratton, William April 180 Dixon, Marshall, April 182 Hammond, Lebbeus, January 145 Kuykendall, Abraham, April 183 Sedgwick, Samuel, Al'_ril 183 Bright, Simon, fr., April 182 Doane, Seth, January 147 Hampton, Edward, April 18S Kuykendall, William, January 148 Oliver, William, January 149 Seitzinger, Nicholas, January 146 Bristol, John, April 185 Dodge, Jeremiah, April 180, 182 Harllee, Peter, January 14S Olmstead, Joseph, January 149 Sewall, Dummer, January 149 Brokaw, Isaac, January 145 Dodge, William, April 181 Harper, William, January 146 Lamb, Thomas, January 148 Olmsted, David, April 18S Shaffer, Anthony, April 182 ,, Brooke, John, January 149 Dodson, John, April 184 Harris, Edward, January 149 Lampson, Ebenezer, K., April 183 O'Neal, William Jr., January 148 Sheltonr Armistead, April 183 Brown, Joseph, April 180 Donaldson, Moses, April 181 Harris, John, Jr., April 185 Lawrence.._ Samuel, April 181 Orr, Robert, April 183 Shepara, Daniel April 184 Brown, Reuben, January 147 Doty, Philip, January 145 Harrison, Benjamin, January 149 Lawson, Kobert, April 183 Osburn, Samuel, April 18S Shepherd, David, April 180 Browning, Edmund, Sr., January 149 Douglass, James, April 184 Hart, John R., January 146 Leavell, John, January 148 Osgood, Abraham, January 149 Shoaf, Peter, April 181 Bruce, John, January 14S Downes, Nathan, April 181 Harvey, Amasa, January 149 Leavitt, Joseph, April 180 Otis, James, January 149 Shortridge, Richard, January 148 Brusstar, Henry, April 181 Drake, James, January 146 Hawkins, Joshua, April 182 Leeman Judah, January 1SO Otis, Stephen, January 147; April 183 Shotts, Henry, April 184 Burnett, Thomas, January 146 Dudley, William, January 149 Hays, David, January 148 Leftwich, Joel Breckinridge, January Shreve, Richard, April 184 Burnham, Wolcott, April 184 Duffield, William, January 146 Heald, Ephriam, April 182 1SO Palmer, Amos, January 148 Shreve, William, April 184 Burroughs, Stephen. April 183 Heffner, Jacob, April 182 Le Masters, Benjamin, April 180 Parrish, John, Sr., April 180 Shumate Daniel, April 181 Burtch, Jonathan, January 147 Earley, Samuel, January 145 Heldenbrand, George Nicholas, Jr., Lewis, Jehu, April 182 Partlow, John, April 181 Sinclair, 'samuel, April 182 Burton, Asa,. April 182 Edleman, John, April 184 April 182 Lewis, John, April 180 Patch Joseph, April 183 Sitgreaves, John, April 184 Burton, William, January 146 Edwards, John, April 184 Henderson, John, January 150 Lillibridge, Jonathan, April 184 Patte;.on, William, April 182 Slack, Abraham, April 182 . 186 . • 187 • Smalley, Jonas, January 146 Sweet, Jonathan, April IS4, ISS Warren, Moses, January 147 Smart, Laban, January 14S Swords, James, April ISI Warren, Thomas, January 146 Smith, Anning, January 149 Waterman, Olney, April IS2 Smith, George Stovall, January 149 Tarbell, James, April IS4 Watts, Peter, April IS2 Smith, Jacob, January 149 Taylor, Robert, April IS2 Wear, Samuel, January I4S Smith, Matthew, VI, April IS4 Teater, John, January I47 Webber, George, April ISS Smith, Samuelj January 147 Tenney, John, April IS3 Weed, Alexander, April IS4 Smith, Ward, anuary I4S Terry, Joseph, April IS3 Wells, Henry, April ISS 1ht flllltmnrinm Snowden, Thomas, January 147 Thomas, Stephen, January ISO Wentz, Peter, April IS2 Sommers, Jacob, April ISS Thompson, Stephen, January 146 West, Wilkes, January 1SO WINSLOW S. ANDERSON, Past State President, Washington, November 13 , !94S Spaulding, Jonathan, January 14S Thorn, Samuel, January I4S Westcott, Jonathan, January 146 Specht, Christian, January 147 Thorndike, Heze kiah, January ISO Wheeler, Silas, Apn! ISO GEORGE W. ARMSTRONG, Michigan, September 20, 194S Speck ( -echt), Michael, April IS3 Thrall, David, April IS4 Whitcomb, Charles Augustus, April ISS ERASTUS S. ARTHUR, Connecticut, June 24, !94S EBEN R. AYRES , Michigan, January 27, 1949 Spencer1 Oliver, January 14S Throop, Benjamin, January 14S White, Barrett, April ISI Spoffora, Amos, January 149 Tong, William, January 14S White, Paul, April ISO EDWIN K. BARROWS, Connecticut, June 26, !94S Springer, John, April ISS Tooker, Charles, January ISO Whiting, Elisha, January 149 WALTER C. BEATTY, Pennsylvania, December 11, !94S Springs, John, January 14S Towne, Moses, April ISO Whitney, Abraham, January ISO CHARLES D . BEEBE, Illinois, !94S Springs, Richard, January 14S Tranger, Christian, January 147 Whitney, Cornelius, April IS2 LEROY W. BENNETT, Illinois, January 21 , 1949 Stallman, Wilhelm, April 184 Trein, George, January I49 Whitney, Jacob, January ISO EuGENE BOARDMAN, Connecticut, February 21, 1947 Staples, Jacob~ January 147 Tremper, Michael, Sr., April IS3 Willard, Aaron, April 1S3 RoY E. BoFFENMEYER, Ohio, February 22, 1949 Stark, John, January 14S Trigg, John January ISO Williams, Jesse, April IS2 FRED W. BowER, California, December 2S, 194S Starring, Adam A., January 149 Troutman, ~1ichael , April lSI Williams, John, April IS3 HARRY F. BOWER, Ohio, February 19 , 1949 Stecker, George, Sr., April IS4 Troxell, George, April ISI Willis, John, January 149 EDWARD H. BRAINARD, Pennsylvania, July 3, 194S Steen, Matthew, January ISO Tullar, Reuben, January I46 Wilson, Thomas, April IS4 FRANCIS E. BRIMBLECOM, Illinois, November 7, !94S Stemple, Godfrey, April 183 Tweed, James, January I49 Wiseman, John, April ISS CECIL P. BROWN California, December 3, 194S Stephens, Jobnn, January 149 Tyler, Moses, April ISO Wisner, Henry\: April 1SO CHARLES R. BuRNETT, Virginia, January IO, 1949 Sterling, Sylvamus, January I SO Tyler, Thomas, January I SO Wood, Daniel I , January 146 JoHN R. CARPENTER, Connecticut, December, 1947 Stevens, Ephraim, January 147 Woodford, Dudley, April ISS LEWIS C. CASSIDY, District of Columbia, February 6, 1949 Stevens, Vincent, January I SO Underkoffler, David1 January I46 Woodford, William, April ISS WILLIAM E. CHENERY, Massachusetts, January 3, 1949 Stewart, Charles, January 149 nderwood, Theopnilus, January ISO Woodmansee, James, January ISO BUTLER L. CHURCH, Rhode Island, May 24, 194S Stewart, Isaac, April IS3 Upham, Jabez, April ISI Woodward, Joseph, April IS! ERNEST F. CLASON, Maine, December 22, !94S Stewart, William, April IS2 Vaile, Edward, April IS4 Woodworth, Ephraim, January 146 FRANK 0 . CLEMENTS, Michigan Stockbndge, David. January 149 Worcester (Woos-), Moses, April ISS GEORGE E. CRAWFORD, Connecticut, January 17, 1949 Vane~ Joseph Colville, January 14 7 TEMPLETON CROCKER, Californian December 12, 194S Stoddar!fJ Eze!Uelj January 14S Van l-lea"e, John, April IS4 Wordin, William, April 183 c. Stout, Harman ,. anuary 149 Wordin, William, Jr., April !S3 SAMUEL A. CuLBERTSON, Kentucky, ecember 11, 194S Strong, David, January 14S Van Doren, John, Jr., January ISO Van Dyke, Nicholas, January I46 Worthington, Thomas, january 146 EARL B. DANE, Rhode Island, April 19, 194S Strong, David, Jr., January 14S Van Mater, Cyrenus, April ISI Wright, Jacob, Jr., January 147 GRANT DIBERT, Pennsylvania, August 24, 104S Strother, Robert, January 14S Vaughn, David, January ISO Wright, Peter, April ISS GEORGE L. DoDD, Massachusetts, December 2 7, 194S Studebaker, Joseph, January 149 Vrooman, Walter, January I4S Wynkoop, Gerardus, January ISO ALBERT E. DoNEY, California, February S, 1949 Stumbaugh, Jacob, April lSI JoHN V. DOUGLASS, Pennsylvania, December 14 , 194S Styles, Stephen, January I47 Walcott, Pentecost, April ISS Yale, Elisha, April ISO HoMER C. DRAKE, Pennsylvania, March 20, !94S Summers, Philip, April IS4 Walker, James, April IS3 Yale, Uriah, January 147 WILLIAM P. DRAKE, Kentucky, February 10, 1949 Sumney, Jacob, April lSI Walker, Samuel, January ISO Young, FranCIS, April !S2 ARTHUR DRUCKER, Illinois, February 2, 1949 Sutton, John, January 146 Walton, Newell, January I46 Young, John, April ISS WILLIAM M. DuFF, Pennsylvania, January 10, 1949 Swaney, Timothy, April ISI Wambold, Abraham, April lSI Zerbe, John George, January 1SO IRA T. ERDMAN, Pennsylvania, January S, 1949 FRANK D . FENDERSON Maine, State Preside11t, January 10, 1949 CHARLES H. FISHER, Past State President, Ohio, January IS, 1949 JoHN W. FLEMING, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1947 SAMUEL B. FLICKNER, Pennsylvania, January 19, 1949 ALBERT C. FULLER, Illinois, February, 194S HARRY D. GARRETT, Illinois, January 26, 1949 ]AMES H. GARRETT, Utah, January I, 1949 JoHN L. GRAHAM, Ohio, November 13, !94S ]AMEs E. GREEN, Illinois, !94S-9 EDWIN C. GREENE, Rhode Island, April 21, 194S GEORGE B. GRIFFETH, Connecticut, August 20 , !94S \V!LLIAM H . GuTHRIE, Tennessee, December, !94S WILLIAY A. HATHAWAY. Rhode Island, January 2S, 1949 GEORGE E. RoutES, Illinois, !94S GEORGE W. HoLTON, California, August 10, 194S J. ERNEST ]ONES, Kansas, December 30, 194S JoHN G. ]ORDAN , Pennsylvania, January 3, I949 A. ATWATER KENT, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1949 WrcLIAM C. KRICHBAUM, J\lichigan , January 27 , ! 949 HoRACE M. LuKENS, Indiana, April I 7, 194S DEXTER S. LUTHER, Rhode Island, February 16, 1949 HoMER McANULTY, Nebraska, February 10, 1949 FREDERICK E. McCAIN, Michigan, June IS, 194S ADRIEL R. McCREARY, Ohio CHARLES C McDoWELL, Pennsylvania, Au~u s t 12, !94S ALBERT S. :i.1ENENDEZ, Rhode Island, April 2, 194S WrcLIAM E . MILES , JR ., Pennsylvania, February S, 1949 JOHN A. MrcLENER, New York, December 3, 194S CLINTON MoTT, Illinois, October 26, 194S WILLIAM A. MouLTON, Illinois, August 22 , !94S ALBERT V. MucHMORE, Oregon, April 24, 194S HEWITT C. MYERS, Pennsylvania, October 24. !94S RoBERT M . NALLE, District of Columbia, April 23 , 194S BENJAMIN F. NoRVAL, Nebraska, February 12, 1949 HoMER D. PALMITER, New York, November 28, 194S JAY F. PARMLY, New Jersey, January 21 , 1949 HARRY J. PAuL, Illinois, February 3, 1949 ,, W!LLIAM A. PoLLARD, California, February 29, 1949 THEODORE W. PoMEROY. Connecticut, November 25, 1948 FAYETTE H. REED, California, January 7, 1949 JoHN E. REED, Pennsylvania, December 2S . !94S WILLIS W. Ross, Oregon, November 2S. !94S DANA H . Ru cKER , Virginia. January 31, 1949 EnwARD P. ScHEIDLEMAN New York. December 19, !94S Quaint St. Augustine FRANCIS M. B. ScHRAMM', Pennsylvania, November 14, 1948 HARRY M. EMANS, Ohio, July 29 , !94S

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ALBERT B. SHAW, Pennsylvania, December 27, 1948 ALABAMA KENTUCKY E. CARROLL SIDLEY, Missouri, January 6, 1949 President, JoHN T. BRADFORD, Stratford Apts., Tusca­ President, LAWRENCE A. CASSIDY, 2116 Hale Ave., HARRY J. SMITH, Past State Secretary, West Virginia, February 24, 1949 loosa. Louisville. HuGH L. STEPHENSON, Iowa, February 7, 1949 Secretary, CoL. W•r. T. CARPENTER, 1018 Myrtlewood Secretary-Treasurer, DoWNEY M. GRAY, 315 Guthrie CHARLES M. STEWART, Illinois, January 24, 1949 Dr., Tuscaloosa. Street, Louisville. JosiAH SWANK, Pennsylvania, December 27, 1948 ARIZONA WILLIAM L. SWEET, Rhode Island, February 4, 1949 President, READ MuLLAN, 28 E. Van Buren St., L'OU};!~7e~t FURMAN B. PEARCE, 918 Richards Bldg., CHARLES F. TILLINGHAST, Rhode Island, October 3, 1948 Phoenix. AsA C. TILTON, New Hampshire, January 20, 1949 New drteans. Secretary-Treasurer, HowARD S. REED, Acting, P. 0. Secretary, STUART 0. LANDRY, 511 Gravier St., New ALEXANDER W. TIPPETT, Kentucky, December 19, 1948 Box 907, Phoenix. CLARENCE P. TRIPLETT, Maryland, December 20, 1948 Orleans. NELSON B. UPDIKE, Nebraska, October 15, 1948 ARKANSAS .. MAINE WARREN B. WALZER, Pennsylvania, November 14, 1948 President, JoHN N. HEISKELL, 1708 Loms1ana St., President, WILBUR W. PHILBROOK, 107 Elm St., Port­ JoHN C. WARD, New York, February, 1948 Little Rock. land. CHARLES H. WARFIELD, New Jersey, October 26, 1948 Secretary, MAsON E. MITCHELL, Conway. Secretary, RoY A. EvANS, Kennebunk. FRANK S. WATERMAN, JR. , Connecticut, January 25, 1949 HARVEY E. WATHEN, Kentucky, December 28, 1948 CALIFORNIA MARYLAND BYRON S. WATSON, Rhode Island, September 9, 1948 President, WHEATON H . BRE\VER, 926 De Young Bldg., President-Secretary, GEORGE SADTLER RoBERTSON, 1508 EARLE F. WATSON, New York, February 22, 1948 San Francisco. Fidelity Bldg., Baltimore. JoHN R. WEAVER , Pennsylvania, September 19, 1948 Secretary, M. ELLSWORTH MITCHELL, 926 De Young WILSON H. S. WHITE, West Virginia, December 20, 1948 Bldg., San Francisco. MASSACHUSETIS EuGENE N. WHITING, New Jersey, September 15, 1948 President, HENRY H. STODDARD, Ja., 9 Ashburton Place, C. RAY WIESS, Minnesota, January, 1949 COL~:!~~e~t, R. EwiNG STIFFLER, 1925 Ivanhoe St., Boston. ALEXANDER B. WILSON, New Hampshire, February 16, 1949 Denver. Secretary, RoGER A. LuTZ, 9 Ashburton Place, Boston. HENRY D. WILSON, Michigan, June 14, 1948 Secretary, SIDNEY P. GODSMAN, 1625 Downing St., MICIIIGAN EDWARD WINSLOW. New Jersey, December 20. 1948 Denver. GEORGE WINTERS, Past Vice President General and National Trustee, New Jersey, January 21, 1949 President, HAROLD E. PHELPS, 1130 Parker Ave., HUNTER A. WooD, District of Columbia, August 28, 1949 CONNECTICUT Detroit. JoHN M. WaRMLY, Iowa, November 12, 1948 President, DR. HARRis E. STARR, 182 Cold Spring St., Secretary, RALPH D. JoHNSON, 2948 Penobscot Bldg., SAMUEL C. WoRTHEN, New Jersey, November 20, 1948 New Haven. Detroit. ALVIN L. WYNNE, Pennsylvania, April 3, 1948 Secretary, HowARD E. CoE, 570 Willow St., Waterbury. JoHN W. YoDERS, Pennsylvania, December 29, 1948 1\IINNESOTA DELAWARE . President, STANLEY S. GILLAM, 632 Builders Exchange, President, CoL. A. W. FoREMAN, 803 N. Franklin St., Minneapolis 2. Wilmington. Secretary, FRANCIS E. OLNEY, 318 Lumber Exchange, Secretary-Treasurer, THOMAS CoacH, Delaware Trust Minneapolis. Bldg., Wilmington. MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA President, HoRACE Y. KITCHELL, Greenwood. President, ORVILLE H. WALBURN, 1227 16th St., Secretary, W. GuY HUMPHREY, Greenwood. N. W., Washington, D. C. Judge Remington was an ardent prohibi­ Secretary, P. HARRY BYERLY, 12 27 16th St., N. W. 1\IISSOURI Ma:rury lll' ootr 1!1rntittgtott President, LuciEN EasKINE, 372 1 Clifton Ave., St. tionist and advocate of law enforcement in Louis. 1Sli3-l!l4!l FLO~:~~ent, W. R. JACKSON, Sa., 1602 N. Lakeside Dr., Secretary, WILLIAM PAGENSTECHER, 6320 Alexander years preceding the repeal. In 1928 he was Lake Worth. Dr., Clayton 5. President of the New York State Anti-Saloon Secretary-Treasurer, WM. E. NEXSEN, SR., 7 34 Hamp­ Past President General, 1925 ton Rd., W. Palm Beach. MONTANA . League and later a founder of the Law President, DUGAN C. H. LEUBBEN, 924 S. Pacific St., FRANCE, SOCIETY IN Dillon. Preservation party, opposing the nominations CoMTE CHARLES DE CHAMBRUN, 2 Avenue As we go to press word has come of the President, Secretary-Treasurer, JoHN ScHROEDER, 26 W. 6th Ave., of "wet" candidates. He was prominent also de Villars, Paris VII. Helena. passing of our beloved Past President Gen­ Secretary-Treasurer, CoMTE VICTOR DE PANGE, 55 Rue in state and national organizations of the de Varenne, Paris, 7e. eral, Harvey Foote Remington, who served NEBRASKA . Baptist denomination and of many fraternal GEORGIA President, MERLE M. HALE, Telephone Bldg., Lmcoln. the Society in its highest office in 192 5, and President, HATTON LoVEJOY, La Grange. Secretary-Registrar, LoUis T. SHIRK, 115 North 11th organizations. He was President of the St., Lincoln. elected at the Congress held at Swampscott, Secretary-Treasurer, HARRY S. KAYLOR, 1026 Wash­ Rochester Chapter and of the Empire State ington St., S. W., Atlanta. Mass. NEVADA Society S. A. R. before he became President HAWAII President, WALTER D. MuTZ, 36 Fairview Ave., Reno. His was a long life full of good works, and Treasurer, JAMES BicKNELL, 1114 D Davenport St., Secretary, ALBERT HILLIARD, 4 Elm Court, Reno. General; active in American Scenic and His­ accomplishments. His death occurred in Honolulu 25. NEW HAMPSHIRE toric Preservation Society, Rochester His­ IDAHO President, SHERMAN ADAMS , Lincoln. Florida where he was vacationing in St. Peters­ Secretary-Treasurer, HARRY E. SHERWIN, Rindge. torical Society, American Genealogical Society President, W. WAYNE SMITH, Box 150, Moscow. burg, and from where he intended to go to Secretary, WILLIAM D. VINCENT, 1009 Harrison Blvd., NEW JERSEY and many patriotic societies. He was Munic­ Boise. President, EDGAR WILLIAMSON, Ja., 33 Lombardy St., the forthcoming National Congress at Jack­ ipal Court Judge in Rochester in 1896, and ILLINOIS Newark. sonville. He had rarely missed a Congress President, JoHN A. DAWSON, 30 N. La Salle St., Secretary, HARVEY B. NELSON, Ja., 33 Lombardy St., a 32nd Degree Mason. Chicago. Newark. for years, sometimes present for only a day, Surviving are four sons, all members of the Secretary, SAMUEL R. Tooo, 30 Nortlt La Salle Street, NEW MEXICO but almost invariably there for part if not Chicago. President, FaANCIS 0. WooD, 710 Central Ave., Al­ Sons of the American Revolution, and two buquerque. all sessions. Mrs. Remington usually accom­ daughters, and a large number of grand­ INDif,~stdent, GEORGE L. CLARK, 412 Peoples Bank Bldg., Secretary, GORDON STEVENSON, Box 1110, Santa Fe. panied him up to the time of her decease. Indianapolis. NEW YORK children and great-grandchildren. Secretary, JAMES G. CECIL, 4709 Broadway, Indi­ President, WILLIAM H. PoucH, 135 Central Park, W., They both were greatly beloved and well-known His loss will be deeply felt throughout the anapolis. New York. Secretary, GARDNER OsBORN, Federal Hall, Sub-Treas­ " to the membership of the Society. Society. IOWA ury, New York. President, WARD R. EVANS, 622 Security Bank Bldg., Sioux City. NORTH CAROLINA Secretary-Treasurer, HARRY A. SHAVER, 1422 John St., President JAMES MAcCLAMROCH, P. 0. Box 1319, Sioux City. Greensooro.1 Secretary-Registrar-Treasurer, WILLIAM A. PARKER, P. 0. Box 1548, Raleigh. KANj~;ident, NATHAN B. THOMPSON, 1248 Clay St., Topeka. NORTH DAKOTA Secretary-Registrar, A. W. DEATRICK, 726 Lincoln, President, ALEXANDER C. BURR, Bismarck. Topeka. Secretary, EDWARD D. LuM, Wahpeton. • 190 . • 191 • Jacksonville Chapter, Jacksonville-President, R~y 0. Lewis and Clark Chapter, Council Bluffs--Pruident, OHIO TEXAS Edwards, 934 Sorrento Rd.; Secretary, P. W. F1sher, Thomas A. Belford, 553 Willow Ave.; Secretary­ President, REv. HERMAN S. SIDENER, 1535 Logan Ave., PresidenfJ HoN. E. E. TowNES, 2935 Chevy Chase Barnett Bank Bldg. Treasurer, M. C. Hannah, Vine Street, Apt. No. 3. Canton. Rd., Houston. Tampa Chapter, Tampa-Secretary-Treasurer, Secretary-Registrar, CHARLES A. ]ONES, 400 So. Front Secretary-Treasurer-Registrar, CHARLES E. GrLBERT, Pensacola Chapter, Pensacola-President, James H. KANSAS SOCIETY St., Columbus. ]R., c/ o Chamber of Commerce, Houston. Look 422 Gibbs Rd., Warrington; Secretary, James Thomas Jefferson Chapter, Topeka-President, Arthur C B~uiogton, 520 N. 6th Ave. ]. Carruth, Jr.• 2122 W. 17th St.; Secretary, Am- OKLAHO~IA UTAH Pal,;, Beach Chapter-President, Wm. E. Nexsen, Sr., braze W. Deatrick, 726 Lincoln Street. . President, CLIFTON RATLIFF, Hales Bldg., Oklahoma President, RALPH W. HARDY, 517 L St., Salt Lake 735 Hampton Rd., West Palm Beach; Secretary, George Rex Chapter, Wichita- President, Dame! F. City. City. Reginald F. Bradley, 324 Walton Blvd., West Palm Rex 310 Elm Street, E.; Secretary, George K. Secretary-Treasurer, EARLE H. AMos, 335 Richard Secretary, CHAUNCEY P. OVERPIELD, 309 Dooly Bldg., Pur~es, Jr., 447 N. Quentin Street. Beach. "d D H Bldg., Tulsa. Salt Lake City. Gainesville Chapter, Gainesville-PreSt ent, r. ar- KENTUCKY SOCIETY OREGON VER~fONT wood B. Dolbeare, Univ. of Fla.;, Secretary-r:reas­ President, HAROLD ]. WARNER, 1115 US Nat'! Bank President, HovEY JoRDAN, 449 S. Prospect St., Burling­ urer, Elmer D. Hinckley, 1007 Umv. Sta., Umv. of Bourbon Chapter, No. I, Paris-President, Joseph Ewalt, R.F.D. 6. , Bldg., Portland. ton. Fla. 1 Secretary, CoL. H. D. BAGNALL, Box 8185, Portland. Secretary, HAROLD F. BURROUGHS, 65 Hungerford Ter., Pike Chapter, No. 2, Pikeville-President, John " . Burlington. GEORGIA SOCIETY . 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