July-September 2006 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) Page 1 The Hornet’s Nest Copyright ©2006 Newsletter of The Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution
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July - September 2006 The World War II, when our country faced threats from abroad, Liberty was again at the forefront the survival and success of liberty.” Let us President’s of American’s thoughts. We had Liberty heed the command in the words inscribed atop Dispatch Bonds, Liberty Ships, and so on. During the the Liberty Bell: “PROCLAIM LIBERTY years of the Cold War and new threats to our THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND UNTO nation, we were reminded of our indebtedness ALL THE INHABITANTS THEREOF.” to our Revolutionary War ancestors, and the world was alerted to our stand for the principles on which our government was “KINDLE THE FLAME” established. In his Inaugural Address, John F. Kennedy said, “And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forefathers PROPOSAL TO AMEND BY-LAWS
fought are still at issue around the globe--the A vote will be taken at the Board of belief that the rights of man come not from the Managers meeting July 29 at 10:00 a.m. generosity of the state, but from the hand of God. We dare not forget today that we are the at the Holiday Inn at Forsyth, GA, Exit heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go 186 of I-75, to amend the Georgia forth from this time and place, to friend and Society By-Laws to include state foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a committee chairmen as members of the new generation of Americans…proud of our Board of Managers. ancient heritage…Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall Kline O. Pugh pay any price, bear any burden, meet any Georgia Society Secretary George H. Wheeless hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” “PROCLAIM LIBERTY” In the recitation of the S.A.R. Pledge, we IN MEMORIAM
“PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT “reaffirm our faith in the principles of liberty” ALL THE LAND UNTO ALL THE and “solemnly pledge to defend them against JOHN WILLIAM GILLETTE Private to Brigadier General INHABITANTS THEREOF. every foe.” Compatriots, the fundamental LEV. XXV X.” principles of this nation are under attack from On May 18, 2006, the Sons of the American foreign enemies and from forces within our These words are inscribed across the top of own nation. The failure of this country Revolution lost one of its most outstanding members in the death of John William Gillette. the Liberty Bell. Originally cast in 1752, the (educational systems and parents) to teach the Liberty Bell has provided inspiration to basics of American History and Government A member of the Atlanta Chapter, he served faithfully and with distinction in local, state and generations of Americans. LIBERTY! endangers our basic system of government. In the Declaration of Independence, This is an insidious enemy. national activities of the SAR. His last assignment in the Atlanta Chapter was as Thomas Jefferson stated that liberty is one of To paraphrase President Kennedy’s words mankind’s inalienable rights granted by our let us declare that we will not forget that we Chaplain, a position which he fulfilled with dignity and compassion. He was one of the Creator. Liberty was the rallying cry of the are the heirs of our patriot ancestors and of the American Revolution. In the midst of the American Revolution. Let all know that we are Atlanta Chapter’s stalwart supporters, lending his considerable talents and expertise to every terrible internal conflict that tore at our a generation of the Sons of the American country, Abraham Lincoln noted that our Revolution that will do all in our power, facet of the Chapter’s agenda. nation was “conceived in Liberty.” During regardless of the conditions we face, to “assure (Continued on page 7)
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on average, 20,000 members donate $50 in cash now, followed by a pledge of a similar amount in each of the next three years. For In Memoriam example, that is a two hundred dollar of the commitment from those who have not contributed so far. Of course donations of any State Society size are very helpful and greatly appreciated.” How well has the Georgia Society done in contributing to this vital project? Only 31 of our Society’s 1,411 members have made a HELP PROCLAIM LIBERTY contribution. That total is $55,024. The
In the “President’s Dispatch,” I described a Georgia Society and our chapters have serious threat to the very health of our nation. contributed another $7,266 for a grand total of That threat is the failure of this country to $62,290. Our rate of contribution is 2.2% of adequately educate our youth on the basics of our membership (less than the national American History and Government. Blame can average). Four state societies, all with John Thomas Godwin be placed at the feet of government agencies, memberships less than ours, have given February 1, 2006 school systems, and parents We should considerably more than Georgia. Atlanta Chapter concern ourselves, not with trying to blame The Georgia Society has always been someone, but with fixing the problem. prideful of its role as one of the best societies Thomas Richard Nisbet, Jr. The historical, patriotic, and educational in the NSSAR. Our performance over the years March 22, 2006 programs and activities of the Sons of the has earned us the accolade of “the award Valdosta Chapter American Revolution are designed to teach our winning Georgia Society”. Let us continue to citizens, of any age, the fundamental display our exemplary level of leadership and William Leon Martin, J.D. knowledge about the history of the United support to the National Society Sons of the April 3, 2006 States and its government. We have programs American Revolution. If we lead the way Lyman Hall Chapter and resources, but we need more. The Center others will follow. for Advancing America’s Heritage (CAAH) I hereby challenge every member of the John William Gillette will be a great addition to our arsenal of Georgia Society to make the donation and May 18, 2006 resources for the education of our youth. pledge suggested by PG Downing. Even if you Atlanta Chapter There is one problem. Thus far, donations and do not contribute/pledge at that level, please pledges have fallen short of the goal required make a contribution of some amount. I hereby Charles Edward Eavenson to begin construction and to secure funds from challenge every chapter of the Georgia Society June 7, 2006 funding organizations. President General to make a contribution of $50 or more each Samuel Elbert Chapter Roland Downing states that we are within year for the next 4 years. If, on average, every “striking distance” of our goal. “To reach that one of our 1,411 members contributed $200 Stanley Smith goal we need another one million in cash and over the next 4 years and each of our 29 June 9, 2006 another three million in pledges.” chapters contributed $50/year for the next 4 Coweta Falls Chapter In the material I received from PG years, the Georgia Society will have Downing are some disturbing numbers. Since contributed a total of $488,000 to the CAAH. Richard Edwards Dolsen the beginning of the solicitation for donations What a great gift this would be toward the June 18, 2006 began a few years ago, only 766 members out proper education of America’s youth. We need Captain John Collins Chapter of 25,982 have made a contribution to the your support. Your children, grandchildren, CAAH fund. Only 2.9% of the members of the and the generations that follow will be the John Franklin O'Kelley SAR have made a contribution of any amount beneficiaries of your efforts. June 28, 2006 (this includes all pledges). In order to attract Samuel Butts Chapter “funding organizations”, we must show an SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR increase in the support from our members to ADVANCING AMERICA’S HERITAGE Jack William Newton fund educational outreach projects. PG AND “PROCLAIM LIBERTY July 1, 2006 Downing states that “Funding organizations THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND UNTO Atlanta Chapter insist on broad internal support and on seeing ALL THE INHABITANTS THEREOF.” functioning programs before they offer ** Note: Go to our website for a Pledge The Georgia Society SAR joins families support.” Form for the CAAH. ** and friends in remembering our beloved Compatriots who recently passed away. He notes that the “goal can be reached if, George Wheeless Publicity Committee Habersham, Marshes of Glynn, and Samuel last year. Text for the magazine can be e- Congratulations are due to the individuals Elbert Chapters and the Georgia Society. mailed to the committee but photos should be and chapters that are increasing the publicity of The Spring issue of the SAR Magazine printed and mailed to the committee since the SAR activities in regional media. Media reported on activities of 12 chapters. Articles magazine does not accept digital photographs for the Fall issue are due to the Publicity via Internet. publicity is both a significant recruitment tool st and enhances our community image. Committee by September 1 . Chapters Please send magazine submissions, as well Committee records show that 38 articles have particularly encouraged to submit articles for as copies of published articles for the been printed in newspapers and magazines and the Fall are Mill Creek, Ocmulgee, Samuel committee archives, to Terry Manning, 1201 on web sites this year to date by the Button Butts, Samuel Elbert, Valdosta, William Few, Timber Glen Court, Lilburn, GA 30047 – Gwinnett, Cherokee, Joel Early, Joseph and William Miller. Submissions can report on [email protected]. any chapter activity that took place during the Terry Manning Page 4 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) July-September 2006
Report From The George Thurmond Receives MOWW Gold Patrick Henry Award For his continuing efforts for patriotism in COL Thurmond was recognized for his Georgia education, Georgia Society immediate past many visits to elementary schools in Georgia president, COL George Thurmond, received where he, dressed in the Continental Army Society the Military Order of the World Wars uniform of the Revolution, informs Georgia (MOWW) Patrick Henry Gold Medal Plaque youth of George Washington's leadership as Color during the Colonial Dinner in Augusta, GA. on Commanding General of the Continental Army Guard June 2nd, 2006. The medal and plaque were and later as our first President. As a result of presented by MOWW National Vice Colonel Thurmond's visits, thousands of Commander-in-Chief, LTC David Titus, and Georgia children have a better idea of the Paul Prescott Adjutant Larry Russell, of the MOWW sacrifices made by our forefathers making the Commander Augusta chapter. The Gold Patrick Henry is USA the land of the free and the home of the the highest award conferred by the Military brave. Order of the World Wars. The Georgia Society Color Guard is growing! I am getting reports from all over the state that our SAR Compatriots are ordering uniforms and muskets. This is a good sign that the Color Guard is effective in promoting awareness of the SAR and in getting new membership in the SAR. I also think that our Georgia Compatriots are seeing what a good time we have at state and national events and want to be a part of it. The Georgia Color Guard recently made golf shirts available to Color Guard members and their camp followers. The first weekend in June recorded a new first for the Color Guard. Four members, Kendall Abbott, Terry Manning, Paul Prescott and Allen Henson, along with one dual member, Charles Bragg, marked four patriot graves. The unique part was that the graves were in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. The two in Maine were Paul Prescott’s George Thurmond (center) receiving the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Patrick patriot ancestors and the other two were Henry Gold Medal from David Titus (left) and Larry Russell (right) Kendall Abbott’s patriot ancestors. The Georgia Society Color Guard was joined at JROTC Essay Contest Winner wasn't much fun. My initial expectations of the these grave markings by the NHSSAR, NJROTC program weren't very high. I was in VTSSAR and the MESSAR members and At the State Awards luncheon Chairman it because I was told it impressed colleges. Color Guards. of the JROTC Essay Contest, LCDR David Before I became totally "involved" in The winter and spring/early summer Jessel, introduced Aaron Varnadoe as the NJROTC, I was the kind of person who would seasons have been very active. In several cases Georgia Society JROTC Essay Contest lie to impress people, and I told some it has been necessary to split the Color Guard winner. He was sponsored by the Lyman Hall whoppers. I would do just about anything to be into two groups because of the increased Chapter. accepted, but nothing seemed to work. demand – not all bad in that we are getting His essay, “The Impact of NJROTC on The first part of my freshman year I was more visibility. The new Color Guard My Life” follows below. quiet in class, and showed little initiative. It membership will help us cover more events. kept me out of trouble, but it also didn't help Two new flags have been ordered. These The Impact of NJROTC on me any. At the end of the first semester, I are the Sons of Liberty and the Hopkinson My Life made the mistake of getting into two fights and flags. This will bring our flag count to 19. I by Cadet Lieutenant Aaron Varnadoe was rewarded with ten days of Out of School have also ordered 24 new pairs of gloves for Suspension. According to school policy, an our new members and for members who have Watching the NJROTC drill team perform OSS day could not be excused, and if you had worn theirs out. These gloves have rubberized at my middle school on a Spring day in eighth more than eight unexcused absences you failed palms which help when carrying the flags. grade, I decided that NJROTC was for me. I regardless of your grades. I look forward to meeting all of the new had been heading down the wrong road. Many The first thing I learned in NJROTC was a color guardsmen at a state or national event. of my friends were beginning to do drugs, work ethic. If I worked hard, I got rewarded shoplift, etc., and I was following them down more. Even if I didn't earn a shiny medal or a that same path. It wasn't something I wanted to colorful ribbon, when I worked hard I felt like do -- I was just surrounded by it. a better person for it. I learned to take personal As I walked into the NJROTC classroom satisfaction in a job well done. I decided to on my first day of ninth grade, I met my apply myself and, despite the enormous instructor for the first time. He was an number of missed assignments, I passed all my extremely tall Marine and, I had heard, he classes. I was allowed to plead my case to the (Continued on page 15) July-September 2006 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) Page 5
demanding and his aides often did not last Message From the Knight Essay Contest Winner long. Hamilton served for four years. In December of 1780, Hamilton married At the State Awards luncheon Chairman Elizabeth Schuyler, a member of a powerful Georgia of the Knight Essay Contest, Dr. Hugh family in New York. Two months later, he left Rodgers, introduced Sarah Dickson as the Washington’s service and returned to the field Society Georgia Society Knight Essay Contest winner. and the battle at Yorktown. The Treaty of Paris SAR She is a student at Pacelli High School in would not be signed until April of 1783, but Columbus, Georgia. To qualify for the the war was drawing to a close. Two years Chaplain Georgia Society contest she won the Coweta after Yorktown, Hamilton’s first son was born. Falls Chapter contest. Just when Hamilton seemed ready to settle into Her essay, “Alexander Hamilton: family life, however, he was elected to Legitimately American” follows below. Congress where he realized the ineffectiveness of a government of separate states, especially Alexander Hamilton: in the area of taxes, and the nation’s need of Legitimately American money to function. By Sarah Dickson In need of money himself, Hamilton Pastor Dan Gates entered the career of law in 1782. He charged “Learn to think continentally.” Alexander exceptionally low fees and had a zeal for Hamilton was more “American” than his fighting the Trespass Act, an anti-Loyalist law, In an effort to enhance the Chaplaincy state’s rights contemporaries. While others in his early career. These cases provided programs of, not just Georgia, but the SAR thought of themselves as Georgian or from precedent for judicial review, a Federalist nationwide, the Georgia Society Chaplaincy New York, Hamilton was a member of a principle. He defended the former Loyalists Corps has formed the "Chaplaincy Coalition”. nation, not a state. This principle, which both in court and as “Phonion” in the papers. An "unofficial" arm of the Sons of the formed his Federalist views, originated in his Hamilton was elected to the State American Revolution, the Chaplaincy foreign birth and gave him an objective view Assembly after the war and was one of the few Coalition has as its goal the enhancement of when it came to the sectionalism and state’s delegates to the Annapolis Convention. He the Chaplaincy programs of states and local rights issues of the eighteenth century. was the only New York delegate to remain in chapters, through the sharing of ideas, Alexander Hamilton was born in Nevis in Philadelphia for the Constitutional encouragement and communication. the Bahamas around 1755, though the year is Convention, though he waived his right to Hosted by the Georgia Society Chaplaincy disputed. His mother, Rachael Lavien, had left vote. He thought the Constitution was still Corps, our coalition is made up of State her husband, John Lavien, and had not had the remarkably weak, but he labored to get it Chaplains and local Chapter Chaplains, who marriage annulled. Consequently, she was ratified. With the aide of John Jay and James have a sincere desire to make the Chaplain’s unable to marry Alexander’s father, James Madison, Hamilton wrote a series of letters task one of more than just saying the Hamilton. Before Alexander turned twelve, he from “Publius” called The Federalist. The Invocation and Benediction at Chapter and was left practically alone by the desertion of letters, published in the New York papers, State meetings. To date, more than 10 State his father and the death of his mother. defended the Constitution. One by one, states Chaplains from as far away as California, Industrious and talented, Hamilton went to ratified. New York’s ratification was Ohio, Texas and Tennessee have joined the work as a clerk on St. Croix at a young age celebrated with a parade led by the Hamilton, a group, which is organized and managed via and caught the eyes of Nicholas Cruger and twenty-seven-foot ship. the internet. There are no dues, no obligations, Hugh Knox. They sent him, first, to a school in Upon Washington’s unanimous election to other than to correspond with us periodically New Jersey then to King’s College in New the Presidency, Hamilton became Secretary of with the wonderful ideas the member York. Treasury. His appointment began a mostly Chaplains have for making the Sons of the “War” through journalism would be a antagonistic relationship with Thomas American Revolution Chaplain's program a reoccurring theme throughout Hamilton’s life, Jefferson. Oddly enough, Washington’s lack of more responsive, supportive arm of the and it began at King’s. In two pamphlets knowledge in economics meant more trust in National and State SAR agenda. signed “A Friend of America”, he defended Hamilton. He set about solving the financial Once again, we believe the Georgia the First Continental Congress’s embargo problems of the new country, looking often to Society Chaplaincy Corps is leading the way against England. Seabury, the “A. W. Farmer”, Britain for answers. in new and innovative ways to support of our argued that the colonies were too weak. In three reports, Hamilton revealed his State Society and the SAR nationwide. Hamilton refuted him with fact and logic. plan for the United States economy. “The As the Georgia Society Chaplain, I have Despite Hamilton’s support of the embargo, he Report on Credit” advocated the assumption of been compiling archive information was adamantly against the riots, wanted to find state debt by the national government and concerning the Georgia Chaplaincy for years a better way to help the revolutionary cause, suggested paying it off by taxing luxuries, past. Recently, we held the 2006 Memorial and did. such as alcohol. He used the location of the Service, which, of course, includes a booklet. I At twelve years old, Hamilton wrote a national capital as leverage to get assumption have no idea how many years those booklets letter to a friend saying, “I wish there was a through Congress. Hamilton’s second report have been produced, but therein is my appeal War”. He realized that war would be the called for a national bank, which would make to you. May I ask those of you, who have been making of him. Hamilton began his military available war loans. He defended the bank’s SAR members for awhile, to look through career as a Corsican. Hamilton’s next post was constitutionality with the “elastic clause” from your old material to see if, perhaps, you have as the captain of a New York artillery Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution. His any of the Memorial Service Booklets from company. New York was lost, but Hamilton third, a “Report on Manufacturers”, was a plan past years which you might part with for my became one of those to cross the Delaware for making the United States independent of records. I would be most appreciative, and our with Washington. Two months later, Hamilton other countries. The Paterson society, created Chaplaincy records would be made more got a promotion to a lieutenant colonel on to prove the self-sufficiency of a complete by your donation. Washington’s staff of aides. Washington was Blessings and God's best to you, (Continued on page 15) Page 6 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) July-September 2006
Message From the Dates to Remember
Georgia Society President George Wheeless Georgia provides this list of dates important to all Georgia Compatriots. Society
Secretary 2006
July 22 Executive Committee Meeting Alpharetta, GA July 29 Board of Managers Meeting - Holiday Inn Forsyth, GA August 12 Battle of Camden Camden, SC September 23 Executive Committee Meeting Alpharetta, GA Kline O. Pugh October 7 Battle of Kings Mountain Kings Mountain, NC October 9 & 10 Pulaski Jubilee Savannah, GA October 14 Board of Managers Meeting - Holiday Inn Forsyth, GA Proposed By-Law Amendment: On the October 19 Yorktown Celebration Yorktown, VA first page of this issue is notice of a vote to be November 11 Veterans Day taken at our Board of Managers meeting, July December 14 Battle of Great Cane Break Simpsonville, SC 29th, 2006. elude the Royal Navy and enter Chesapeake The Georgia Society By-Laws are now Eagle Scout Scholarship Winner Bay on August 30, 1781. This maneuver posted on our web site: www.sar.org/gassar blocked Cornwallis’ escape route by water. Reinstatements: Former members of the At the State Awards luncheon Chairman Washington combined with de Georgia Society whose 2006 dues have not of the Eagle Scout Contest, Jason Wetzel, Rochambeau and marched toward Yorktown been paid may be reinstated by sending introduced Ted Spangler as the Georgia to trap Cornwallis. Cornwallis was surrounded National, State, and Chapter dues to their Society Eagle Scout Scholarship winner. by 17,000 French and American troops. These chapter treasurer; $25.00 National, $13.00 His essay, “The Battle of Yorktown” troops encircled the town and began building State, plus Chapter dues. No form is follows below. fortifications. They worked at night to move necessary. and position powerful guns into the battlefield Application for Transfer of Membership The Battle of Yorktown area. Washington began continuous day and (State-to-State): If a member’s current dues By Edward Carringer (Ted) Spangler night bombings on October 11th. His guns have been paid to the state in which he holds pounded Cornwallis’ lines, forcing the British membership, the upper portion of Form 0919 October 1781 marks the time that several to pull troops in from their outer defenses. The should be completed by the member wishing positive events finally culminated in long- French-American alliance drew closer like a to be transferred from that state to the Georgia awaited success for the American tightening noose. The Americans attacked one Society. Member must send form to Secretary Revolutionaries. The British suffered episodes British redoubt as the French simultaneously of that State, along with a check made to of miscommunication allowing General attacked another. Cornwallis briefly attempted NSSAR for $5.00 for official copy of his Cornwallis to be stranded in Virginia without to ferry some troops across the river to original application for Georgia files. That reinforcements. The French navy Gloucester. He was able to evacuate one state’s secretary will complete the second outmaneuvered the Brits to reach Chesapeake thousand men before a large storm made portion of form and send form and check to Bay undetected. French Admiral de further transport impossible. Cornwallis had the Georgia Secretary who completes the third Rochambeau graciously shared part of his war no choice but to surrender. part and sends it to National for approval. The chest with the Americans and General George After two days of negotiations, State Secretaries are listed in the Summer Washington was present to lead his troops to a Washington signed the British proposal for Issue of SAR Magazine and on the National decisive victory. Although additional surrender. The defeated Royal Army marched Society web page. skirmishes lasted for another year, the Battle out of Yorktown on October 19, 1781 to lay Application for Reinstatement of of Yorktown marked the last major battle of down their weapons and flags. Cornwallis sent Membership Under By-Law 19, Sec. 5: Form the American Revolution. his second-in-command to surrender the army. 0918 is appropriate if membership in another General Cornwallis, having defeated the This rebuff by Cornwallis cheated Washington state has been terminated for non-payment of Americans in North Carolina during the out of his greatest war triumph. dues. Member should complete the upper summer of 1781, withdrew first to the sea and The British were defeated at Yorktown by portion, and make check payable to his then northward. By August, Cornwallis and a combination of events. The French fleet was Chapter of choice for $25.00 National dues, his 7,500 troops were in Yorktown, Virginia able to take command of the sea from the $13.00 State dues, $5.00 for official copy of awaiting supplies and men from British-held Royal Navy. In addition, the ground forces his original application for Georgia files, plus New York. American General George were able to capitalize on the advantages that prevailing Chapter dues. The Chapter will Washington had been planning to attack the this blockade gave them. The end of the deduct Chapter dues, and will send a Chapter British army in New York, but his plans American Revolution is usually assigned to the check to the State Secretary for $43.00. changed when Cornwallis moved into date that Cornwallis’ men surrendered before
Yorktown. To confuse the British, Washington the combined armies of France and America. (Referenced forms above may be obtained continued to act like he was preparing for a The loss at the Battle of Yorktown convinced from the Source Book CD, the Georgia or NY campaign by repairing roads and bridges. the British that the cost of war was too high. National Society web pages, or from the State Washington ordered one-half of the French They finally agreed to give the colonies their Secretary). fleet to sail toward Yorktown. French Admiral independence. de Grasse decided to bring his entire fleet of twenty-eight ships instead. He was able to July-September 2006 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) Page 7 One member from the Captain John Report From The Collins Chapter, Compatriot Dick Huber, has taken the opportunity this summer to meet with members of his church on a regular basis to Georgia help them research their lineage. Hopefully some new members will grow out of this Society effort. There are many prospective SAR members all around us everyday – it just takes Registrar that little extra during a brief conversation and a few hours to help them. And if you run into road blocks or don’t know where to start with the research or need help yourself, please Kendall Abbott contact your chapter’s Registrar or even the State Genealogist and the help will be there. The key is to take that first step – open with a discussion of some of your activities or Summertime and the Living is Easy opportunities SAR members have. And don’t forget the great feeling every member has of Now that Cindy and I are back from an knowing some of the history of one’s own exciting two week New England trip where we ancestors. So enjoy the summer with some of participated in three grave markings (NH, VT those potential Compatriots that are just sitting & ME) and visited 19 cemeteries, three there, waiting for your call. libraries, one museum and the Archives of New Brunswick, Canada, I am catching up on the applications received while gone and should be totally caught up before leaving for New England Grave Marking Photos the Congress in Dallas. A special thanks goes to Kline for filling in for me on questions, (above) Kendall Abbott at the grave of his follow-ups and emails. patriot ancestor James Abbott Summertime has historically been a time to relax and meet new people. Possibly you might also include the opportunity to recruit a new
SAR member or help a prospective member with his research. Take the time to visit the (left) Kendall Abbott reading a bio in the rain. archives or library with these prospects. Believe me, it is rewarding.
(Continued from page 1) where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in In civilian life John was involved in the At the State level his career culminated History and Political Science. Subsequently, plastics industry where he served with with his election as President of the Georgia he engaged in extensive graduate study at distinction in various capacities with several Society of the Sons of the American Princeton University. leading manufacturers. Revolution. Again, his talents and expertise John had a distinguished military career, John held memberships in many contributed to an outstanding year for the spanning a period of some 51 years. He organizations, too numerous to include here. Society under his leadership. He visited most enlisted in the Army in 1942 and saw service His capacity for effective leadership was of the local chapters, always bringing a in the European Theater as a Combat evidenced by his having been selected to head message of dedication to the goals of the Infantryman with the 104th “Timberwolf” many of the groups with which he was Society and a challenge to all to continuously Infantry Division. He was awarded the Bronze associated. promote the education of our youth in the Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman To summarize, from an earlier tribute to history of the valiant achievements of our Badge. Upon his return to the United States John – “When you read of the Revolutionary War ancestors. and while studying at Princeton, John joined accomplishments many great Americans Nationally, John served for several years the New Jersey National Guard’s 114th [achieved] throughout history, they all had in positions of leadership and actively Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was common characteristics and a will to sacrifice participated in programs sponsored by the commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, thus everything for their beliefs. John is no National Society. He represented Georgia and beginning his career as an officer in the Army. exception, and he can be counted among the the southeast in deliberations at national John continued his association with the group. . . . But men are not judged by the meetings. He was highly regarded by his National Guard in units in Texas, Alabama and number of battles won, or the medals awarded, fellow members. Georgia, retiring with the rank of Brigadier but for their moral fiber and matters of the John was born on October 16th, 1923, in General in October, 1983. In 1984 John was heart. Those who have known John Gillette are Versailles, Ohio, the son of Dr. John Edward named by Georgia’s Adjutant General as keenly aware that he incorporated all of the Gillette and his wife, the former Margaret Commanding General and Founder of the virtues and values that molded his life into a Susanna Gutermuth. He attended schools in Georgia State Guard, later designated as the man of honor. . . . We are all surely blessed Versailles, graduating from Versailles High Georgia State Defense Force. During his [that he was] counted a friend, and for that we School, where he served on the Student Command of this organization, the Force grew are thankful.” Council and as a cheerleader. He was also a from a cadre of some 25 members to a force of member of the Boy Scouts. He attended over 1300, serving in locations all over Guyton McCall Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, Georgia. Chaplain, Atlanta Chapter Page 8 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) July-September 2006 History Centers in Georgia. To determine could not pay his bills. His wife bore a child Message From the which microfilm you wish to order on loan, a that was delivered by the local doctor. The search of the Family History Library (FHL) doctor was paid by funds from the Overseer of must be made. the Poor (today’s Family and Children Georgia An at home search may be made via Services). The Overseer of the Poor also had Society internet access of the LDS web site. Log on by judiciary powers to render judgments in family entering the web address:
New Members Since the Last Issue of The Hornet’s Nest Chapter New Member Patriot Ancestor First Line Sponsor Athens James Chadwick Hammond David Smith Robert F. Towns Atlanta Lewis Bates Davis, Jr. William Davis Transfer from FL Stephen Todd Rothschild George Mosse Transfer from SC Button Gwinnett Robert Walker Chewning Samuel Chewning N. Walker Chewning Casimir Pulaski James Lovvorn Rowell, Jr. Jesse Rowell Joe Beck Moore Cherokee Earnie Rowe Breeding John Lumsden Mark H. Webb Dawson Angelo Faith Oliver Willard Mark H. Webb Robert Dawson Faith Oliver Willard Mark H. Webb Christopher Scott Smith Abraham Slack Mark H. Webb Coweta Falls Lemuel Abner Cannon, Jr. Nathaniel Cannon Hugh I. Rodgers William Price Cliatt James Spratling Joseph R. Walters, Jr. Robert Aydelotte Fleck, Jr. Daniel Devol George W. Dismukes, Jr. Gerald Dunn Griffin, III Nathaniel Cannon George W. Dismukes, Jr. Boyce W. Mayo Shadrack Rowe Robert F. Galer Robert Scott McGurk William Sylvester, Jr. Joseph R. Walters, Jr. Frank Edward Mims Charles Scott William M. Hay Richard Thomas Mitchell, Jr. Benjamin J. Haygood Neil Hine Gillis Andrew Robert Perez Daniel Devol George W. Dismukes, Jr. Sheron Rowe Sheppard, Jr. Shadrack Rowe Robert F. Galer Dalton Fred Wood Snell, III William Bostwick Fred W. Snell, Jr. Fred Wood Snell, IV William Bostwick Fred W. Snell, Jr. James Benjamin Snell William Bostwick Fred W. Snell, Jr. Mark McCord Snell William Bostwick Fred W. Snell, Jr. Edward Telfair Christopher W. T. Daly Josiah Carter Larry T. Guzy George Bull Salley, Jr. James Council Julian D. Kelly, Jr. John Collins Ray Duane Ruggles Henry Haigwood, Sr. Larry T. Guzy John Milledge Harold Eugene Roupe Joseph Martin Dual from TN Joseph Habersham Graham Carl Bethel John Richardson William H. Raper Julian Bethel, Sr. John Richardson William H. Raper Julian Bethel, Jr. John Richardson William H. Raper Howard Gaston Farmer, Jr. Howard Cash William H. Raper Wendell Lavelle Gunn Thomas Gibson William H. Raper Lyman Hall James Reid Roberts Lemuel Drake Hall Martin Jerome Frank Roberts Lemuel Drake Hall Martin Marquis de Lafayette Kevin Tawn Napier Aaron Matthews Transfer from OH Marshes of Glynn Lewis Fred Davis, Jr. Thomas Atchley Gregory A. Hollis Lewis Marion Davis John Cutler Braddock Gregory A. Hollis Mill Creek Ansel Franklin Beacham, Jr. William Fisher Frank C. Parker, III James Asa High William H. Gore, Sr. Frank C. Parker, III James Marshall Long, III John Cogburn Frank C. Parker, III Joseph Woodrow Peebles Ephraim Peebles Frank C. Parker, III Ocmulgee Edward Maxwell Bugg Jesse Bugg Gary D. Worrell Piedmont Joseph R. Zimmerman John Kershner Transfer from TX Samuel Elbert Thomas Boyce Lynch, Jr. William Anson Halbert Olin Joel Moore William Few Jonathan Robert Posey Martin Hazzard Russell K. Brown Grave Marking Awards Revolutionary War Patriot graves located in location, GPS reading, biography and date of Program Announced Georgia. Thus, we have a unique opportunity the dedication and registration with NSSAR that numerous other state societies do not have. Graves Committee). Where more than one The locating and marking of Revolutionary If we don’t mark them, who will? chapter is involved, each chapter will receive War Patriot graves is at the core of our In response to this challenge, the Graves one-half credit for a grave marked. One half responsibilities as members of the Sons of the Committee will recognize those chapters that credit will also be given for each SAR member American Revolution. In Georgia, we are actively participate in grave marking by grave marked as we should seek to also honor privileged to have the publication, Georgia awarding a flag streamer and certificate for those SAR members that are no longer with us. Revolutionary War Soldiers & Sailors, marking three Revolutionary War Patriot The awards will be under the supervision Patriots & Pioneers to guide us. This two- graves. A star will be presented for each of the Graves Chairman and will be made at volume publication was funded through the additional grave marked (past and future) the Annual Awards Luncheon. Streamers will Patterson-Barkley Foundation Board member when reported to the graves committee. The be obtained through NSSAR Merchandise. and former Chancellor, Ross Arnold. This report must include information required to be publication is a widely accepted authority on added to our Graves Publication (cemetery George Thurmond, Committee Member Page 10 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) July-September 2006 inside the cases. The honored guests were On May 19, 2006, members of the Button Report From The members of the Navaho, Seneca, Ojibway and Gwinnett C.A.R. Society and the Augustin Oneida Tribes. Also, members from the Clayton DAR Chapter joined the Marquis de Georgia Indian Health Organization and College Fund Lafayette Chapter at the Palmetto Founders were present. The entertainment was provided Day Parade. Society by tribal members; they performed the Grass Dance, Traditional Dance, Jingle Dance, Fancy N.S.C.A.R. Shawl Dance and Friendship Dance. The dancers range in ages from 4-13 years old. After the dedication, a buffet was served in Mike Tomme the DAR President General’s Presley Wagoner’s reception room. After dinner, everyone was taken on a tour of Washington, At the annual banquet DC. Our tour went by several museums, the and meeting held March 31st and April 1st, WWII Memorial, our Nation’s Capitol and the 2006, Arthur Hall, 1st Vice President of new American Indian Museum. Georgia C.A.R. Society presented a check to After numerous meetings the following the Eagle Scout Program. At the luncheon, he day, Robert (Bobby) Fritsch of PA was was awarded an Eagle Scout Medal for his elected National C.A.R. Society President, and donation by National Eagle Scout Committee our own Kevin Baker was elected National Chair, Charlie Newcomer. Outgoing Georgia Corresponding Secretary. The next day, we C.A.R. State President, Sydney McRee made bus trips to Arlington National brought greetings from the C.A.R. and thanked Cemetery, where a wreath placed in honor of National C.A.R. Corresponding Secretary the SAR for helping make her State Project a C.A.R., and then to Mount Vernon for the Kevin Baker (left) and State C.A.R. great success. Sydney received the Bronze swearing in of National Officers, Senior President Arthur Hall C.A.R.-SAR Medal of Appreciation. Fran National Officers and State Presidents. Hall, outgoing Senior State C.A.R. President Kevin Baker was sworn in by Senior On June 13, 2006, Sarah Dorney, C.A.R. also brought greeting and thanked the SAR for National C.A.R. President, Karen Smith. State 1st Vice President and Button Gwinnett their support. C.A.R. members that were Next, Karen swore in the new Senior National C.A.R. Society President brought greetings present were: Arthur Hall, Sydney McRee, C.A.R. President, Suzanne Reynolds from from Arthur Hall, State C.A.R. President and State President, Chuck Hall, Jr., Galen and Washington, DC. Then, Karen and Suzanne from the Button Gwinnett Society. She talked Elizabeth Anthony. swore in the new Senior National Officers, about the upcoming State Project and thanked Senior State Officers and State Presidents. our chapter for the support we have given to Arthur Hall was sworn in as State C.A.R. the Button Gwinnett Society and State Society President and Iris McRee was sworn in as over the years. She talked about the National To get involved with the C.A.R., contact Senior State C.A.R. President. C.A.R. Convention held in Washington, DC. Mike Tomme After the ceremony, we traveled to the Old On June 14, 2006, Marquis de Lafayette Chairman, SAR/DAR/CAR Liaison Presbyterian Meeting House for a wreath members, Mike Tomme, Bo Hill, Doug Committee laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of Stansberry and Paul Grimes, attended the [email protected] the American Revolution. We met inside and Button Gwinnett C.A.R. meeting. The meeting Home--678-432-1161 had a short service with song. As we went out was about Native Americans, and since it was Fax-----678-432-5681 into court yard where the grave is, a calming Flag Day, the group received visits from Cell Phone--404-312-9649 peace came over the crowd. This was a “Betsy Ross, George Washington, George wonderful experience for all. Ross and Robert Morris.”
On April 20, 2006, Mike and Cilla Tomme traveled to Washington, DC to attend their first National C.A.R. Annual meeting and Banquet. That evening Mike and Cilla served as greeters at the C.A.R. Museum for Native American Programs. Kevin Baker, National C.A.R. Curator, was in charge of the most impressive display on the Native Americans. After dignitaries spoke and Native Americans showed the ancient dance, the ribbon was cut by National C.A.R. President, Rebecca Grawl, Senior National C.A.R. President, Karen Smith and Kevin Baker to officially open the display. The theme was “One Nation- Many Cultures.” Kevin and the MAC Committee have been working on this exhibit all year. There are 58 cases of artifacts displaying the different items from the Native Americans. As the crowd viewed the cases, everyone was amazed at all of the history SAR DAR and C.A.R., members at the Palmetto Founders Day Parade July-September 2006 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) Page 11
Winning Poster
Membership Trophy Large Chapter Awards
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Head Table
ROTC Winner Camp Follower Awards
New President
Eagle Scout Winner
ROTC Winner
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2006 Georgia Society Annual Meeting
Patriot Medal Awards
Color Guard Page 12 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) July-September 2006 Georgia Compatriots Meet New Patriots and the services they provided. Proclamations of honor and remembrance were England Compatriots offered for each Patriot by John Cobb, Selectman of Haverhill, NH, and Alma The Captain John Collins Chapter along Roystan, Select Chair of Newbury, VT. with the New Hampshire, Vermont and other Kendall Abbott, representing the Abbott Georgia Societies coordinated two very unique Descendants, gave a brief overview of the grave marking ceremonies by uniting people Abbott family and biographical sketch of each from multiple areas of the country. Led by Patriot and the services they provided in the Kendall Abbott of the Captain John Collins Revolutionary War and later in their local Chapter and dual member of the NH Society, communities. Ben Hampton – Past President of the NH As a Society that draws its membership Society, and Arnie Fallon – President of the from those who served to gain our freedom, Vermont Society, over a year’s planning came we have a continuing debt to all who have together on June 3rd to honor a father and son, preserved that freedom over the years. This ancestors of Kendall Abbott, who served with heart-warming experience provided the the NH Militia during the Revolutionary War. opportunity for everyone involved to educate Early last year, Kendall discovered and share with each other and the local William Abbott’s grave in Horse Meadow communities as this step back into history was Cemetery, Haverhill, NH. After a little taken. In addition, hopefully through these research, we found that the grave had not been efforts, members of the communities will marked by the SAR, so the plans began. While contact the SAR, DAR and C.A.R. for trying to schedule the logistics, costs, timing membership and opportunities to help further and preparation needed to put the plan into educate children, as well as adults, about the action, it was discovered that William’s father, sacrifices our Patriots made and the strengths James Abbott, was buried only six miles away of our Nation’s freedoms. in the Oxbow Cemetery in Newbury, VT. We After both ceremonies concluded, most were now given the opportunity to recognize attendees gathered at a local restaurant to the father and his service at the same time. relax, meet each other, make new friends, After hundreds of emails and phone calls, share experiences and reflect on the activities the ceremonies started to come together and on of the day. This time of camaraderie with June 3rd, in the rain with a very cool breeze Compatriots and DAR members from across blowing, the dream was realized. SAR, DAR, the country was a warming experience for all C.A.R. and descendants of the Abbott family attending. from seven states gathered for the service. We I encourage each Compatriot to seek out were honored with past and present national Hampshire for William Abbott, and the their Patriots’ graves and other Revolutionary officers, two state presidents, color guard Vermont ceremony was led by Vermont State War graves to properly identify, register and members from five states and several local President, Arnie Fallon, for James Abbott. honor each of those who have been buried members from the SAR. Five members from David Hockensmith, Chaplain General, there. Not only does this provide the feeling the Georgia Society were present at these provided the invocation and benediction at of accomplishment; but it permits us, as SAR ceremonies with four participating in the color both ceremonies with Compatriot Hans members, to share our beliefs and extend our guard. Representing the DAR, two state Jackson, commander of the New Hampshire patriotism to others throughout the country. regents along with several members from the color guard, leading the multi-state color guard Additional pictures can be found on the New England states, Georgia and Illinois through their presentation of colors and firing Captain John Collins website at Societies joined in this memorable occasion. of the muskets honoring these patriots. www.CaptainJohnCollins.org. The New Hampshire ceremony was led by Many beautiful wreaths were presented in past State President, Ben Hampton, of New the traditional display of respect to these two Kendall Abbott July-September 2006 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) Page 13 Georgia Society Observes 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Augusta
The William Few Chapter welcomed SAR members from two states for a special occasion in Augusta, GA., on June 2nd and 3rd, 2006. Over the weekend, a consortium of local organizations, led by the Augusta Richmond County Historical Society, celebrated the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Augusta. LTC C. Tom Sutherland of Augusta was chairman of the committee that conceived, planned and carried out the festivities. This celebration was based on the historic event which was described in an article printed in the April-June, 2006, issue of The Hornet’s Nest. The weekend began on June 2nd with a symposium, “Fighting for Augusta”, at the Augusta Museum of History. The parish hall of historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was host that evening to a sumptuous Colonial Dinner that included period food, costumes, Georgia Society President George Wheeless displays the proclamation from Mayor Copenhaver. City Administrator, Robert Leverett, Maham Tower designed and constructed by presented Georgia Society President, George conservationist and re-enactor, Eugene H. Wheeless, with a proclamation from Mayor Hough. More than 800 enthusiastic spectators Copenhaver recognizing the 100th anniversary witnessed the hour-long combat between the of the national charter of the SAR and besieging patriots and the defending loyalists. declaring June 9, 2006, to be “SAR Day” in The crowd cheered when the latter ultimately Augusta. surrendered. After the proclamation ceremony, 21 A highlight of the observance was the wreaths were presented at the Celtic Cross by appearance of a detachment of the U.S. Army SAR, DAR and C.A.R. 3rd Infantry Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps representatives .Participants included President from Arlington National Cemetery and the Wheeless, South Carolina SAR President, Tomb of the Unknowns. They gave five Charles Porter, and Georgia DAR Regent, performances during the weekend, including Shelby Whitson. one at the Colonial Dinner and one on the field The ceremony closed with a musket salute before the battle re-enactment. from the Elijah Clarke Militia, the retirement Local historian Dr. Edward J. Cashin of the colors, and a benediction. The entire best summed up the response of the estimated event was marked by its dignity and simplicity. cumulative audience of 5,000 when he said, Saturday’s finale was a re-enactment of the “This is the event of a lifetime.” Battle of Augusta, complete with a replica Russell K. Brown
Building a replica Maham Tower historic interpreters, and appropriate music and dancing. Many Georgia Society members attended, as did U.S. Congressman, Charlie Norwood, and Augusta Mayor, Deke Copenhaver, with their wives. The main SAR event was held Saturday, June 3rd, at the Celtic Cross behind St. Paul’s. The cross stands on the site of the original Fort Augusta and the location of the 1780 structure, Fort Cornwallis. First, the colors were posted by the Color Guard, led by Deputy Commander, Charlie Newcomer, followed by an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Next, Augusta Deputy Musket Salute fired over the Celtic Cross Page 14 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) July-September 2006 PATRIOTS DAYS IN Elbert was not only the American commander patriot morale and delayed by more than eight but also a leader in establishing Masonic months the British invasion of Georgia.” GEORGIA lodges in early Georgia and was Grand Thirty-four members of a combined Color FREDERICA NAVAL ACTION Provincial Master of the Masons. Guard at this month’s celebration were led by To encourage American citizens to Paul Prescott of Alpharetta and Commander of Another tourist destination has been added appreciate Georgia Revolutionary history, 10, the Georgia Society Sons of the American to Georgia Revolutionary history. 000 copies of a brochure “Frederica Naval Revolution award-winning Color Guard. They On April 19th a Georgia Patriots Day Action April 19 1778” have been printed and carried over a dozen flags of the Revolutionary program was repeated on the shores of the distributed to 13 Georgia Welcome Centers by War period. Also in uniform, but militia Frederica River in Glynn County, Georgia, to the Georgia Society of the Sons of the instead of Continental Line, were the Colonel commemorate the victory of colonial Army American Revolution. The SAR Society Elijah Clarke militia, the Florida Sons of and Navy forces over three British warships sponsored an historical marker with the Liberty SAR Brigade, a U.S. Navy Submarine off St. Simons Island in 1778. Georgia Historical Society, Coastal Georgia Base Honor Guard from Kings Bay, Georgia, a The Frederica Naval Action joins the Historical Society and Fort Frederica National bagpiper, and re-enactors from Fort Frederica location of the battle of Kettle Creek in Monument. It was titled “The Georgia Navy” National monument, Fort King George in Revolutionary battles in the state that have and erected at roadside between Christ Church McIntosh County and Fort Morris in Liberty been brought out of the shadows of history by the Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. In tandem with other organizations, they have also recently brought to public light battles at Augusta and Savannah in the War for American Independence. Kettle Creek is celebrated annually in February at the battlefield in Wilkes County; the Battle of Augusta, Richmond County in June and the Siege of Savannah, Chatham County in October. Last year, Governor Sonny Perdue noted that April 19, 1778, was exactly three years after “the shot heard round the world” was fired by Minutemen at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts to begin the fight for independence from English rule. He proclaimed that date as PATRIOTS DAY in Georgia and urged “all citizens to become more knowledgeable of the role the Revolution played in our great nation.” April 19, 1778, Colonel Samuel Elbert commanding three Georgia Navy galleys Lee, Washington and Bulloch encountered and attacked three British warships in the Frederica River near St. Simons Island. For several years, patriots along the coast of the sparsely settled Georgia colony had been harassed and attacked by vessels and organized raiders from British East Florida. After five hours of ground and naval action, the British ships were captured by Colonel Elbert and the Georgia Navy. It was a victory which boosted the morale of Georgia patriots, and caused the and Fort Frederica on St. Simons Island. County. British to delay the invasion of Georgia by The historical marker reads “During the Musical selections were provided by the more than eight months. Savannah was American Revolution four heavily-armed row U.S. Navy Band Southeast Brass Quintet from attacked and captured in December 1778. galleys were constructed in Savannah for the Jacksonville, Florida Naval Station and the One of the 2006 program speakers was Georgia Navy, all underwritten by the National Anthem was sung by Rhonda Lewis M. Davis, descendant of Captain John Continental Congress in Philadelphia. In Hambright of St. Simons Island. Cutler Braddock who commanded one of the nearby Frederica River beginning at dawn “Massachusetts and Maine are the only three gallies which conquered the British. A April 19, 1778 Georgia galleys Lee, states to have an official state Patriots Day wreath was presented by David Dukes, Sr. of Washington and Bulloch commanded by holiday to commemorate the Revolutionary Jesup, Georgia honoring his ancestor, Bridget Colonel Samuel Elbert, attacked HM War battles at Lexington and Concord, Jones, who was a sailor aboard the galley brigantine Hinchenbrook, the armed sloop Massachusetts on April 19th, 1775”, said Bill Washington. Gordon B. Smith of Savannah Rebecca, and an armed watering brig. The Ramsaur, of St. Simons Island Chairman of presented information about John and Joseph British attempted to retaliate, but were out- the first and second annual events, “since this Habersham, brothers who helped win the day gunned and out-maneuvered. As they tried to victory of the Georgia Navy occurred on April for the cause of the young Georgia colony. gain an advantage by moving down river their 19th three years later, we feel that Georgia has Jim Allen of Brunswick, Georgia told an ships grounded, were abandoned, and a good reason to join Massachusetts and Maine audience of almost 225 that Colonel Samuel captured. This remarkable victory boosted in observing Patriots Day.” July-September 2006 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) Page 15 (Continued from page 5) Britain had become increasingly hostile, and Hamilton supported Jefferson, the lesser of Alexander Hamilton:Legitimately American the Jay Treaty proved unsatisfactory even if two evils, and provoked Burr. He convinced temporarily effective. Hamilton fully others to support Jefferson by persuading manufacturing economy, failed due to the supported Washington’s Neutrality Jefferson to compromise. Jefferson’s depression. All of Hamilton’s plans were Proclamation, and in “The Defense”, Hamilton cooperation proved to be the downfall of the linked together. Each depended on the success dissected and defended the Jay Treaty. Federalist Party. It made it obsolete. Content, of another. In 1792, Jefferson and Hamilton Hamilton’s last official act in Washington’s but wary, Hamilton prepared to do journalistic began a journalistic war, mostly over service was drafting Washington’s Farewell battle, if necessary, by founding the New York Hamilton’s taxes, which not even Washington Address. John Adams was elected in 1796 and Evening Post. could stop. retained Washington’s cabinet, in which In 1804, Hamilton once again stood in the The French Revolution was almost Hamilton had immense influence. way of Burr’s bid for office. This time Burr universally supported in America, but Conflict with France now became was running for New York governor. In Hamilton disliked mobs as much then as imminent. The XYZ affair enraged the public response to statements made by Hamilton, during the American Revolution. At the same and put pressure on Adams. The army was Burr challenged him to a duel. With a son and time, he dealt expertly with the consequences expanded, and Washington came out of daughter dead, Hamilton seemed ready to join of his excise tax on whiskey, the Whiskey retirement. Hamilton was appointed major them and did on July 12, 1804. Rebellion. With a considerable show of force, general under Washington. Adams resented Fundamentally, Hamilton’s war was for a Hamilton managed to avoid violence. this, and the dissent between the two country. His particular forte was his country’s In 1795, Hamilton retired from Federalists created a rift in the party. Peace economics, and he did his best to make it as Washington’s Cabinet. America’s economy with France did not bring peace between the perfect as he knew how. Though he was an was in good condition, he felt he had two men. Nonetheless, Hamilton did endorse illegitimate son and foreign born, Alexander “accomplished enough”. He also needed to Adams in the next election. Hamilton was the most legitimate American of support his family and returned to the practice In the Electoral College, Burr and his time. of law, though he continued to give advice. Jefferson tied; Adams was out of the running.
(Continued from page 4) teammates. This year I was assigned as the company The Impact of NJROTC on My Life The first semester of my sophomore year, I Operations Officer. This was not the was assigned as the company Administrative promotion I wanted, but at least I was still on school board. They saw the vast improvement Chief. It was hell. The Administrative Officer staff and had an opportunity to learn about a in my work ethic, and I was granted credit for was anything but merciful to me when I different department. I decided to apply all my classes. I had passed the ninth grade! messed up, and I paid for it. So I learned everything I had learned in NJROTC -- That summer, I attended an NJROTC another valuable lesson -- that my actions had leadership techniques, people skills, a strong Basic Leadership Training camp in Tennessee. consequences. The next semester I was work ethic, and many other things that words I learned several important lessons there. At promoted and assigned as the Administrative cannot express. An all out performance as 0530 every day, rain or shine, we woke up to Officer. I thought things would get easier, but I Operations Officer led to my current calisthenics and a forty-five minute run. was wrong. That semester I was in the same assignment as Executive Officer. Jammed between meal formations we had a class with the Commanding Officer. She NJROTC offers cadets a very positive full schedule every day until 2200 -- decided to whip me into shape. I learned how growth experience that can easily be fun as swimming tests, physical fitness tests, archery, to deal with confrontation, a little public well. In addition to making me a successful riflery, canoeing, rafting, rappelling, the COPE embarrassment, and slowly began to develop officer, the NJROTC program helped me course, team sports, inspections, studying, my own leadership style. That semester, I was mature more quickly than I would have military drill, and camp-ground maintenance. becoming not only a more effective officer, but without it. I have met very few cadets who Then we stood fire watches during the night. I was becoming a man as well. have had a negative experience in the unit, and The instructors pretty much "kicked our butts" I returned to Basic Leadership Training even they have reaped some benefits. In my every day for a week. But every day it got just Camp the following summer. This time I was case, the NJROTC program quite literally a little bit easier. I learned the satisfaction of able to provide guidance and support for junior saved my life, and set me on the road to sticking with something, no matter how cadets, and continued to work on my inter- success. I plan to go to West Point after difficult, and I learned the importance of personal skills. I was also sent to the NJROTC graduation, and continue to serve my country teamwork. We praised each other, encouraged Youth Leadership Conference in Charleston, by applying the values I have learned in each other and, sometimes, dragged each other South Carolina. While there I was able to NJROTC. through the tougher events. I felt like I could interact with cadets from other schools and have put my life in the hands of any of my exchange leadership ideas.
Education Committee Notice provide the TRUE HISTORY of the American Revolution to thousands of Georgia School Attend the At the July 29th Board of Managers Children every year. Let’s make this coming Summer meeting the Education Committee will be school year the year we get the message out to handing out packets of new material to each millions. Board of Managers chapter so they can be distributed to Educators as they start pre planning for the 2006-2007 Lewie Dunn, Chairman Meeting School Year. Georgia Society Education Committee Please make sure that your chapter has Holiday Inn Forsyth someone to serve as the Education Chairman Saturday from your chapter. July 29, 2006 The Education Committee is one of the 10:00 a.m. most important in all of the SAR. It helps us to Page 16 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) July-September 2006 Captain John Collins Skip Keaton managed the creation of our Chapter’s “care packages” to be sent to troops On March 24th, 2006, our Chapter issued in an anonymous combat area. The Chapter its first ever heroism awards, recognizing the donated both money and items. Some of the of the brave action of two Kennesaw Mountain High items sent were razors, puzzles, food, DVDs, School students, Carl Cramer and Justin CDs and notebooks. The Chapter intends to Georgia Society Boswell. The two young men saw a car crash develop a relationship with the troops, so we into a pole and they pulled the driver out of the can better meet the needs they have. We bring vehicle just before it burst into flames! a little home to them while they are away from Kendall Abbot, Larry Guzy, Tony Toth, and home for us. Chapters Jim Castle represented the Chapter at the The new John Collins web site is up and event where other local dignitaries were also running. Tony Toth is the web-master and is involved. The presentation was covered by doing an outstanding job. The web site Channel 11 TV of Atlanta and was shown on contains a calendar of events, chapter news, Casimir Pulaski information about the SAR and the John 11 Alive News at both the evening and late How To Distribute newscasts! Collins Chapter, links of interest, and too many The History of Georgia Counties During the American Revolution
This is a great book for the education of both the public and students on Georgia History. I have found a few creative ways to distribute the book in the past months. The first way was to give the 40 students in my U.S. Since 1865 class and the 20 students in my Georgia History class a copy with which they could earn up to 5 extra credit questions on their final exam. The questions required that they pretty much read the whole thing to get the answers. The best question asked them to list two Georgia Counties named for Massachusetts patriots (there are actually three). But I also asked the number of counties named for patriots, the county named for a woman patriot and the battles commemorated in Georgia. They also had to include the page number (s) they found the answer (s) on. Most did attempt to get the extra points. This summer the book will be a required read for my U.S. to 1865 class. The second way to distribute came during the various doctors’ office visits in (left to right) Kendall Abbott, Carl Cramer, Jim Castle, Sue Gunderman (Principal of anticipation of our recently born son, Cameren Kennesaw Mountain High School), Justin Boswell, and Larry Guzy. Everett. During each office visit, I’d pull a Also in March, the Captain John Collins copy out, read it some and then leave it on the and Cherokee Chapters combined to co- other items to mention here. Our web address stack of magazines there in the office. sponsor the Grave Dedication of Peter is captainjohncollins.org. Give us a hit! Nursery waiting rooms at Tanner Medical Groover, along with a strong presence of the Earlier in the year, then President George Center in Carrollton also received copies, all Georgia Society Color Guard. Groover Thurmond presided over the installation of of which had the local chapter’s web page on descendent and John Collins member, Robert new officers for 2006 at our annual dinner. the back. To date there is no way to tell the Blackwell, was present to see his ancestor Those officers are Jim Castle, President; response; however, there is plenty of waiting honored. Charter Member, Dick Dolsen, was David Thompson, Vice-President; Paul time at these locations where people may honored by Charlie Newcomer, chairman of Grigg, Treasurer and Larry Guzy, Secretary. choose to read something interesting. the NSSAR Eagle Scout committee, with an John Jones remained Chaplain, Rodney
Eagle Medal for his work with Eagle Scouts. Pritchett remained Sergeant-at-Arms and Ernest Everett Blevins, MFA President Jim Castle of the John Collins Chuck Smith remained Registrar. Historian and Webmaster Chapter presented Compatriot Dolsen with a Captain John Collins Chapter received new World War II Service Medal. We thank the members Richard (Dick) Huber, Anthony Hornet’s Nest Deadline Cherokee Chapter for partnering with us in this (Tony) Toth, Stuart (Skip) Keaton, Jason September 18, 2006 endeavor. Godwin, Ray Ruggles, and youth member Send input to The Chapter presented War Service Raleigh Abbott. Richard Andrews Medals to Richard Huber, Korea, and Mike Editor, The Hornet’s Nest Vaughan, Vietnam. Kendall Abbott received Jim Castle P.O. Box 267 the Service to Veterans Medal. The Chapter Chapter President Cataula, GA 31504-0267 presented 15 Junior ROTC and 2 Senior ROTC [email protected] medals in 2006. July-September 2006 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) Page 17
Button Gwinnett Chapter
The chapter color guard recently gave lectures and presented flag certificates at Loganville and Monroe Elementary Schools; raised the Lone Star Flag at the Veterans Museum ceremony honoring Gwinnett County veterans from the battle of Goliad, Texas; gave a “Junior Color Guard” program at the Female Seminary’s spring Heritage Camp; gave a lineage workshop in Athens; gave a Flag History Program for Cub Scouts at Oglethorpe University; and joined in many Georgia Society Color Guard activities. Members prepared a float presentation for the Snellville Days parade and took the second place cash prize of $400. They also marched in the Dacula Memorial Day parade and joined in Loganville’s first Fourth of July parade. Several members regularly served as tour guides at the Gwinnett Veterans Memorial Museum. Memorial Day weekend was especially busy. Our Button Gwinnett Chapter joined with Snellville American Legion Post 232 and Boy Scout Troop 50 in a joint breakfast, marked veterans’ graves with American flags, placed wreaths at Snellville City Hall, and retired the flag at Eternal Hills Cemetery. (left to right) Terry Manning introduces the poster contest winner for the Button Gwinnett Terry Manning, Secretary Chapter, Kimberly Gonzalez and her mother. Marquis de LaFayette David Jessel attended the National Day of not only the newspapers but also Internet Prayer in Newnan. Mike Tomme, Bo Hill and forum coverage, and we had the honor of Lewie Dunn attended the Augusta Battle having our photo placed on Congressman The second quarter of 2006 saw the th chapter continue with our many programs. Celebration. Lynn Westmoreland’s (R-8 GA) website. Education: Chapter members, President C.A.R.: Mike and Cilla Tomme attended Our chapter’s push to get proclamations the National Convention in Washington, D.C., issued to honor the SAR on its 100th Mike Tomme, Vice President Bo Hill, and th Ladies Aux. Cilla Tomme did a school and the Columbus Riverfest. Anniversary of Chartering on June 9 resulted presentation to Kendron Elementary in JROTC: The second quarter saw chapter in the Counties of Coweta, Fayette, Clayton Peachtree City and also presented 23 poster members Bo Hill, Hal Dayhuff, David Jessel, and Henry as well as the cities of Fayetteville contest entry certificates at Peachtree City Mike Tomme and Ed Stoner present awards and McDonough issuing well publicized Elementary. Chapter members Mike Tomme to North Clayton, Lovejoy, Riverdale, Sandy proclamations before hundreds of Georgia along with his wife Cilla, John Sloan, Scott Creek and Newnan High Schools. citizens. Gilbert and Lewie Dunn attended the East Parade: Working with the Gen. Daniel Fayette Elementary Hero’s Day Parade and Newnan and Augustine Clayton chapters of the Lewie Dunn presentation. In conjunction with the Gen. DAR and Button Gwinnett and Gen. Daniel Daniel Newnan chapter of the DAR, the Newnan Societies of the C.A.R., we took part chapter took part in the dedication of the in the Palmetto Spring Festival and the Senoia Marquis De LaFayette Collection of children’s Memorial Day parades. We had a booth at the Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House as part of the books on the Revolutionary War Era at the Peachtree City Library. Before the dedication, Fayetteville Spring Arts Festival. chapter members Mike Tomme, Bo Hill, Partners in Patriotism: Memorial Day saw Attend the Lewie Dunn, Doug Stansberry and members our chapter cover five events in two states. Summer of the Button Gwinnett and Gen. Daniel John Sloan and Ted Hackney covered the Newnan Societies of the C.A.R. gave a Marietta National Cemetery. The City of Board of Managers program in the city park next to the library to Senoia was covered by Rev. Knox Herndon, over 80 people. Lewie Dunn took part in the who gave the benediction at the program, and Meeting National History Day program as a state judge chapter members: Mike Tomme, Bo Hill, in Macon. David Jessel, Paul Grimes, Owen Cook, Holiday Inn Forsyth Color Guard: Chapter members Bo Hill John Todd, Walt Reed and Lewie Dunn. Saturday and Lewie Dunn attended the Hilley dedication David Jessel covered the city of Newnan while July 29, 2006 in Heard County. Bo Hill and Mike Tomme Doug Stansberry covered Washington, D.C. 10:00 a.m. attended the Anderson dedication. David The City of Fayetteville was covered by Bo Jessel attended the Frederica dedications. Bo Hill, Mike Tomme and Lewie Dunn. This Hill, Mike Tomme, Doug Stansberry and service saw our largest media coverage with Page 18 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) July-September 2006 Piedmont Chapter Medal was presented to Captain David Dusik. Edward Telfair Chapter The chapter received a National Flag Day The Piedmont Chapter participated in two Proclamation from the Gwinnett County Memorial Day Programs: Duluth, GA and the Commission and in return presented a Flag Roswell, GA, Memorial Day celebration. The Certificate to the county for the proper display Roswell program is an annual celebration that of the American Flag at the Gwinnett Justice the Piedmont Chapter has participated in for and Administration Center Building in the past seven years. It is very special in that Lawrenceville, GA. All of the Gwinnett the two Rotary Clubs’ co-chairs for the project County Fire and Safety stations were also are also members of the award winning honored. Piedmont Chapter. Hats off to Walt Woliver The chapter received six Patriot Day and Jim McIntyre! Proclamations from municipalities in the area In preparation for the Roswell program, of service. In addition, the chapter received a time was allotted for special instructions about National Flag Day Proclamation from the city the proper use of a hammer and stake. Robert of Norcross, GA. The Proclamation was read Sapp and Paul Prescott received coaching by the acting Mayor of the city of Norcross, from Col. Bob Bauchspies as he demonstrated GA. The Proclamation was accepted by Dr. Walter Brown (left), President of the US Army method of staking and hammer chapter members Skip Gray, Bob Shaw, and Mighty Eight Air Force Museum, received an holding. Sorry, but copies of the Army SOP’s Past President Robert Sapp. Americanism Flag Certificate from Norman are not available for printing or distribution. Over the past several months the Piedmont Hoffman, President (center), and Bill Barnes The chapter was privileged to present three Chapter Honor Guard, under the watchful of the Savannah Edward Telfair Chapter, Sons awards at the Gwinnett County Commission direction of Commander Paul Prescott, had the of the American Revolution. meeting. The Fire Safety Commendation honor of participating in many community The Savannah Edward Telfair Chapter is activities. The attending members at the recent sponsoring the local program to recognize celebration honoring the Museum of those individuals, organizations, and Patriotism were Gylnn Acree, George businesses who proudly display the American Thurmond, Commander Paul Prescott, and Flag---thus representing a true sense of Robert Sapp. At the Museum of Patriotism, patriotism to the United States of America. members of the Chapter Honor Guard were The program is sponsored by the National and able to share ideas and a fine meal with several Georgia State Societies of the Sons of the students in attendance. American Revolution. Our Speakers Bureau closed the 2005- Members of the Savannah Edward Telfair 2006 school year by speaking to 25 schools, Chapter are on the lookout for American Flags 101 classes, and 3794 students and teachers. being displayed throughout the area. Display Piedmont Chapter presented two sets of the American Flag properly, and you may be framed historical documents this year. The recognized and proudly receive the first one was given to The Federal Court which Americanism Flag Certificate Award. conducts swearing in ceremonies for new American citizens. The second set was Contact person: Norman Hoffman, President, presented to the Student Council at Parsons Edward Telfair Chapter, S.A.R. Elementary which, in turn, presented it to the Phone: 912-598-5187 school. They will be on display in the school E-mail:
(left to right) Jimmy Paul, Michael Anthony Screws, Jr., Shawn Michael (left to right) Jim Mills, Christopher Stokes and Bill Neely Sinclair and Joe McMillan
Jimmy Paul, Eagle Scout Chairman, John Milledge Chapter, presented Jim Mills was welcomed to the John Milledge Chapter Certificates of Recognition to Eagle Scouts Michael Anthony Screws, Jr., by Chapter President Dr. Bill Neely. The guest speaker for and .Shawn Michael Sinclair. Joe McMillan, Scoutmaster, Troop 315, First the Chapter meeting was Dr. Christopher Stokes, Baptist Church, also attended the presentation. Historian, Washington Genealogical Library July-September 2006 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) Page 19 New Chapter Waynesboro suggestions already but will discuss them at William Few Chapter the next meeting.” William Few Chapter members Albert The William Few Chapter under the In one of the earlier meetings at the Burke Beveridge, Russell Brown and Robert guidance of president Russell Brown, and County Library, Larry Guzy (below) is shown Turyfill attended the annual Memorial Day Registrar Robert Turbyfill met with Central in "period costume" of the American service at Augusta's Veterans of All Wars Vice-President Larry Wilson, Past Revolution with prospective Sons of the Monument on May 29th. More than forty Membership Chairman Larry Guzy, American Revolution members of the new veterans' and patriotic organizations were Membership Chairman Bob Sapp, and Senior Waynesboro Chapter being formed. Shown in represented, and more than 400 people VP Charlie Newcomer in Waynesboro, GA the picture are Larry Guzy, Robert Turbyfill, attended the ceremony. recently to support the interest of several local Robert Sapp, Charlie Newcomer and wife, citizens wanting to form a new SAR chapter. Clare, Larry Wilson and wife, Darla. After meeting several times, the Edmund Burke DAR Regent, Sara prospective chapter members elected Brad Carter, and DAR member, Brenda Edenfield as acting president, Bryon Newton, Lackman, have been coordinating with the vice president, David Hargrove, Secretary Georgia Society and local prospective and Chip Barefield, Treasurer. Bob members Byron Newton, Roy Barefield, Hammond will act as the registrar for now, Steven Burke, Tracy Carter, Edward Eaves, and all applications are to go through him. He Brad and Robert Edenfield, Jesse and Paul will be submitting applications through the Stone, Henry and Lewis Tinley, David William Few Chapter---the sponsoring Hargrove (acting chairman) and his brothers chapter. As Henry Tinley reports, “our next Bill, Fred, and William, Robert Hammond, meeting will be in September, and we are to be and about 20 other prospective members. thinking about a chapter name. We have some Larry Wilson
Robert Turbyfill and Russell Brown at the Memorial Day service
At its regular quarterly meeting on June 20th, the William Few Chapter elected and installed new officers. Incoming president is Dr. Richard L. "Chip" Schuster and incoming vice-president is Mr. H. Campbell Chafee. Outgoing president, Russell K. Brown, was honored with the SAR Meritorious Service Medal. He was given the award for three years of "notable service". The William Few Chapter under the guidance of President Russell Brown, and Registrar Robert Turbyfill met with Central Vice-President Larry Wilson, Past Coweta Falls Chapter already scheduled them for our Chapter Membership Chairman Larry Guzy, Memorial Day program next year. Plan now th Membership Chairman Bob Sapp and Senior On Sunday, May 28 , Bob Galer and to attend. Vice-President, Charlie Newcomer in President Bill Hay traveled to Fort Mitchell William M. Hay, President Waynesboro, GA recently to support the National Cemetery located in Russell County, interest of several local citizens who wanted to AL to take part in Memorial Day ceremonies form a new SAR chapter there. They reported that it was a beautiful sight upon entering the front gate----the streets were lined with hundreds of American flags, Attend the grandly waving as drivers made their way to the sections where grave markers are placed in Summer honor of Veterans and/or family members. On each grave was a small American flag. Just Board of Managers seeing row after row of these small flags really stirred the heart. Meeting The Fort Mitchell National Cemetery Memorial Committee, of which Coweta Falls Holiday Inn Forsyth is a member, conducted a very nice event. The Saturday Russell County High School JROTC drill team July 29, 2006 performed a stirring salute which needs to be 10:00 a.m. seen to be fully appreciated. The chapter has Chapter President Bill Hay places wreath. Page 20 The Hornet’s Nest (http://hornetsnest.gassar.org/) July-September 2006
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The Georgia Society Color Guard and the Elijah Clarke Militia during their visit to Augusta, GA. for the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Augusta had their pictures taken at the Signers’ Monument. The monument honors Georgia's three signers of the Declaration of Independence, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall and George Walton.
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