Ouarterlv Bulletin. National Societv Sons of the American Revolution

CONTENTS THE PRESIDENT GENERAL'S MESSAGE • WILLIAMSBURG IN 1942! JOIN AMERICAN RED CROSS + • "SACRED SOIL" • CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS • SUPPORT THE RED CROSS HONOR TO AN UNS NG HERO THIS year's Red Cross membership campaign is the most important since 1918. Because of the • great expansion of the organization's services, occasioned by National Defense, the present membership ELDER JOHN LELAND AND TilE BILL OF RIGHTS of 9,190,000 adults must be increased by millions in order to carry the additional burdens involved. • Approach of the annual Red Cross Roll Call, which continues from November 11 to November 30, A CHALLENGE WITH SOME PERTINENT SUGGESTIONS raises the question in the minds of many: What can I do to help? • There are at least three ways in which individuals and organizations can be of material help. GRANDFATHERS-LEST WE FORGET! First, when the Roll Call begins each person can join the ranks of the local Red Cross Chapter. Second, • each individual can urge all fellow workers and friends to follow a similar course. Third, once all em­ MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING ployees of a business establishment have joined, the organization should display prominently the special • window sticker which carries the legend under the symbolic cross: "We Belong 100 Per Cent Strong.'' EVENTS OF STATE SOCIETIES The support of all Americans, expressed through membership in the Red Cross, will enable the organization to maintain and expand its many defense activities. Among these are: • REGISTRAR'S STATISTICS, 1941 Guarding the welfare of families of men in the armed services and of veterans, to see they are not in want or distress from any remediable cause. • Assistance of a non-military nature to service men in camps and hospitals by trained professional NATIONAL S. A. R. LIBRARY AND BOOK REVIEWS personnel. • Production of a reserve stock of 40,000,000 surgical dressings for the United States Army. ADDITIONS TO MEMBERSHIP AND RECORDS OF Collection of blood from volunteer donors for the Army and Navy. This blood is being processed NEW MEMBERS into plasma in which form it can be stored indefinitely to be used for transfusions at a later period. 0 Formation and training of volunteer first aid detachments for emergency service in industrial IN MEMORIAM plants, apartments, and other establishments. • Teaching thousands of women and girls the elements of home nursing. STATE AND CHAPTER OFFICERS Supplying nurses to the Army, Navy and other government health agencies. Some 5,000 fro m the Red Cross Nurses' Reserve are already on duty, and others are beirig called as needed. While these and other defense services are moving ahead rapidly, normal Red Cross work is being continued all along the home front. All Red Cross activities at home are supported from annual membership dues, and such voluntary contributions and gifts as may be received from time to time. The membership and cooperation of everyone is needed. Join a local Red Cross Chapter during the Volume XXXVI January, 1942 Numher 3 annual Roll Call!

PRESS OP JUDD & DETWEILER, INC., WASl-IlNGTON, D.C. General Officers Elected at the Columbus, Ohio Congress, May 21, 1941 Board of Trustees, 1941-42 President General G. RIDGELY SAPPINGTON, Baltimore Trust Bldg. , Baltimore, Md. • THE General Officers and the Past 'Presidents General, together with one member from each State Society, constitute the Board Vice Presidents General of Trustees of the National Society. The following Trustees for the several States were elected May 21, 1941, at the Congress held HENRY D. C. DuBoiS, 92 Wentworth Ave., Edgewood, WILLIAM C. KRICHBAU><, 136 Tennyson Avenue, R. I. Detroit, Mich. at Columbus, Ohio, to serve until their successors are elected at New England District (Maine, New Hampshire, Great Lakes District (Michigan, Illinois, and Wis­ the Congress to be held in 1942. Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Con­ consin). necticut). CHARLES D. REED, 1322 23rd Street, Des Moines, Ia. RicHARD V. GooDWIN, Hotel Plaza, New York City. ALABAMA MONTANA PETER A. BRANNON, Montgomery. RANNY Y. LYMAN, Helena. North Atlantic District (New York and New Jersey). North Mississippi District (Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska). ARIZONA NEBRASKA HowARD S. REED, Phoenix. JoEL A. PIPER, 1 731 D St., Lincoln. WILLIA>< ]. AIKEN, 150 Gordon Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. BENJAT~~as~· PowELL, 824 Littlefield Bldg., Austin, NEW HAJ\IPSHIRE Mid Atlantic District (Pennsylvania, Delaware, ARKANJ:.sFRANCIS VINSONHALER, Little Rock. WILLOUGHBY A. COLBY, Concord. Maryland, and District of Columbia). NEW JERSEY South Mississippi District (Missouri, Kansas, Arkan· CALIF~~~I~SARGENT, 1115 Hobart Bldg., San Francisco. BuRTON BARRS, 2258 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, sas, Oklahoma and Texas). H. PRESCOTT BEACH, 376 Upper Mountain Ave., Florida. COLORADO Upper Montclair. SPENCER CoLE, 1009 U.S. Nat'! Bank Bldg., Denver. NEW ~IEXICO South Atlantic District (Virginia, North and South FRANK M. KEEZER, 2849 Vrain Street, Denver, Colo. HARRY L. PATTON, Clovis. Carolina, Georgia, Florida). Rocky Mountains District (Arizona, New Mexico, CONN\~~~~RUTH. SPAULDING, 15 Hillside Road, New NEW YORK Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana). London. FRANCKLYN HoGEBOOM, 1240 Pacific St., Brooklyn, A. LEE READ, 1601 Carter Street, Chattanooga. Tenn. DELAWARE New York. Southern District (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, ALEXANDER H. LORD, Seaford. NORTH CAROLINA Tennessee). HAROLD L. PUTNAM, 456 Hillsborough Blvd., San Mateo, Calif. DISTRICT OF COLUJ\IBIA WILLIS G. BRIGGS , Raleigh. CLIFTON P. CLARK, 1623 Lanier Place, N. W., NORTH DAKOTA DowNEY M. GRAY, 315 Guthrie Street, Louisville, Ky. Pacific Coast District (California, Nevada, Wash· Washington, D. C. ELMOUR D. LuM, Wahpeton. ington, Oregon and territories of Alaska and FLORIDA Central District (West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio OHIO and Indiana). Hawaii). ]. FIELD WARDLAW, 1401 Harvey Bldg., West Palm Beach GROVER E. SwoYER, 115 Helen Ave., Mansfield. FRANCE OKLAHOMA MARQUIS DE CHAMBRUN, 3 Rue Taithout, Paris. CHARLES W. GRIMES, 1824 S. Detroit St., Tulsa. Secretary General Chancellor General GEORGIA DAvrD J. D. MYERS, Athens. OREGON FRANK BARTLETT STEELE, 1227 16th Street, N. W., HENRY R. DUTCHER, 1392 Monroe Ave., Rochester, VICTOR FINCH, Seaside. N.Y. HAWAII Washington, District of Columbia. MERLE JoHNSON, Honolulu. PENNSYLVANIA CHARLES B. SHALER, 710 East End Ave., Pittsburgh. IDAHO ALBERT H. CoNNER, Southern Bldg., Washington, RHODE ISLAND Treasurer General Genealogist General D. C. MAHLON M. GowDY, 19 Dewey St., Providence. ILLINOIS SOUTH CAROLINA Ross K. CooK, 173 Renshaw Avenue, East Orange, CHARLES B. ELDER, 11 S. La Salle St., Chicago. GEORGE S. RoBERTSON, 1508 Fidelity Building, Balti­ N. ] . WALTER ]. BRISTOW, Columbia. more, Maryland. INDIANA SOUTH DAKOTA JoHN B. CAMPBELL, 903 S. Main St., South Bend. SAMUEL HERRICK, Washington, D . C. IOWA TENNESSEE Registrar General Chaplain General Da. ]. A. GOODRICH, 4018 Kingman Blvd., Des ROBERT S. HENRY, Transportation Bldg., Washing­ Moines. ton, D. C. REv. CHARLES W. IIIAUS, D.D., Irwin, Pa. FRANK B. STEELE, 1227 16th Street, N. W., Washing­ KANSAS TEXAS ton, D. C. BENJAMIN F. E. MARSH, 1500 Jewell Ave., Topeka. RoBERT W. HuMPHREYS, Galveston. KENTUCKY Librarian General RANSOM H. BASSETT, Starks Bldg., Louisville. UTAH Historian General GEORGE ALBERT SMITH, 4 7 East S. Temple Street, LOUISIANA Salt Lake City. McDoNALD MILLER, 1227 16th St. N. W., Washing­ ARcHm M. SMITH, Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans. W. MAc. ]ONES, P. 0. Box 344, Richmond, Va. ton, D. C. MAINE VERMONT HENRY B. DICKINSON, St. Albans. W>r. D. VEAZm, 34 Tremont St., Portland. MARYLAND VIRGINIA EDWARD D. SHRINER, Frederick. WALTER B. LIVEZEY, Newport News. EXECUTIVE COMMI'ITEE, 1941-42 MASSACHUSETTS WASHINGTON HAROLD C. DURRELL, Kennebunkport, Me. CLARENCE L. GERE, Lowman Bldg., Seattle. MICHIGAN WEST VIRGINIA eTHE following were nominated by the President General and con· LLOYD D. S:lliTH, 731 Grand Marais, Grosse Pte. FRANKLIN L. BURDETTE, 632 9th Ave., Huntington. Park. WISCONSIN firmed by the Board of Trustees at Columbus, Ohio, May 21, 1941: MINNESOTA ALEMBERT L. PoND, 940 W. St. Paul Ave., Mil· HERBERT T . PARK, 738 McKnight Bldg., Minne­ waukee. apolis. WYO~IING CLIFTON P. CLARK, Waahlngton, D. C. STERLING F. MUTZ, Lincoln, Nebr. MISSISSIPPI H. H. HORTON, Laramie. WALLACE HALL, Detro;t, ~llch. ALLEN L. OLIVER, Cape Girardeau, Mo. CHARLES L. WooD, Columbus. ARTHUR M. McCRILLIS, Pro,.ldence, R. I. HARVEY F. RE~UNGTON, Rocheoter, N. Y. SMITH L. MULTER, South Oronse, N.J. LOREN E. SOUERS, Canton, Ohio. ~IISSOURI (The names of General Officers will he found OD ALLEN L. OLIVER, Cape Girardeau. the second cover page.) G. RIDGELY SAPPINGTON, Preoldent General Chairman E:c Oflici.o The Sons of the American Revolution Magazine

quarterly Bulletin of the National Society of the Sons of the AIDerican Revolution

PubiUbed at Washington, D. C., In July, October, Janua~ and Aprfl. Entered •• aecond-claiS matter March 31, 1924, at the post•oftice at Washington, D. C., under the act of August 24, 1912.

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National Society of The Sons of the American Revolution Organized April 30, 1889. Incorporated by act of Congress, June 9, 1906 President General, G. Ridgely Sappington, Baltimore Trust Bldg., Baltimore, Md.

Qualifications for Membership (Extract from the Constitution)

ANY MAN shall be eligible to membership in the Society who, being of the age of eighteen years or over and a citizen of good repute in the community, is the lineal descendant of an ancestor who was at all times unfailing in loyalty to, and rendered active service in, the 'cause of American Independence, either as an officer, soldier, seaman, marine, militia­ man or minute man, in the armed forces of the Continental Congress or of any one of the several Colonies or States, or as a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, or as a member of a Committee· of Safety or Correspondence, or as a member of any Continental, Provincial, or Colonial Congress or Legislature, or as a recognized patriot who performed actual service by overt acts of resistance to the authority of Great Britain. Application for membership is made on standard blanks furnished by the State Socie­ ties. These blanks call for the place and date of birth and of death of the Revolutionary ancestor and the year of birth, of marriage, and of death of ancestors in intervening genera­ tions. Membership is based on one original claim; additional claims are filed on supplemental papers. The application and supplementals are made in duplicate.

Historic Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg Please address all communications for The Sons of the American Revolution Magazine to Frank B. Steele, Editor, 1227 16th Street, N. W ., Washington, D. C. All Genealogical inquiries should be addressed to the Registrar General. COPY FOR APRIL ISSUE DUE MARCH 1, 1942.

Volume XXXVI January, 1942 Number 3 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON

December 24, 1941

TnE NATIONAL SoOIETY OF TUB SONS OF THE AM.ERIOAN REVOLUTION OFFIOE OF G. RIDGELY SAPPINGTON,PRESIDENT GENERA~ BALTIMORE TRUST BUILDING, BALTiliiORE,M.!.RYLAND My dear Mr. Sappington: Through the courtesy of Senator George Radcliffe, the President has received your loyal letter of December seventeenth. December 17, 1941 The President directs me to con­ vey to you hiR appreciation of your tender of the services of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revol~tion. In this all-out effort there will Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt, be opportunities for all, collectively and The White House, individually, to Rerve in some capacity and Washington, D. c. our nation-wide unity in end out of the armed forces is one of our stron~est guarantees of My dear Mr. Presioent: victory. As you have so well said: 11We are now in this war. We are all in it-all the way. 11 Reali zing that this hour of our Sincerely yours, Country's need is a time for deeds and not words, I want to tender to you the services of the National Society of tha Sons of the American Revolution, its State Societies and Chapters, and of each individual member, for such use as you ean make of them. Many of our members are now in the armed forces, but many of us are denied that privilege, and we shall consider your re1uest a command to be gladly obeyed, because we look upon you as our Commander in '1!1~~llJ~-w~rtZ Chief as well as the Commander in Chief of our Compatriots under ~~y to the President

. 140. . 141. Williamsburg In 1942! "Sacred Soil'' Our next Congress will be held in Williams­ 2nd. Yorktown, Virginia, if for nothing else, It is with distinct pleasure that announcement is made at this time that the burg, Va., the second capital of the Old Do­ should be dear to the hearts of all true patriots National Executive Committee has accepted the invitation of the Virginia Society minion. The territory immediately adjacent to as the scene of the surrender of Cornwallis to that historic old city is probably of more Washington, Lafayette and the Continental to hold the Annual Congress of the National Society at Williamsburg beginning interest to real liberty-loving Americans than troops and their French allies. Here may be May 31st through June 3rd, 1942. any similar section of the United States, seen the first Custom House in America, now It is difficult to refrain from growing enthusiastic about this coming meeting because: restored by the ladies of the Comte de Grasse Chapter of the D. A. R. and bearing over its of the National Congress and in an article to follow this announcement our 1st. You will have the opportunity of visit­ ing JAMESTOWN ISLAND, the Cradle of the Re­ entrance the beautiful tablet erected by the Historian General, W. Mac Jones, Secretary-Registrar of the Virginia Society public, where on May 13, 1607 , The "Good­ Sons of the American Revolution in 1932 at the celebration of the Sesquicentennial of the gives a glowing account of some of the attractions of the historic places that speed," "The Sarah Constant" and the "Dis­ covery" landed the first settlers of America, surrender, and placed through the generosity may be visited. based on English conceptions of Justice and of our late President General Benjamin N. It was with much pleasure that the Secretary General had the opportunity Liberty. Jamestown was the first capitol of Johnson; the most beautiful Monument (in honour of the Surrender) in America; the cele­ to meet with the Board of Managers of the Virginia Society S. A. R . on November Virginia-and here on July 30, 1619 (a year before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth brated home of Governor and General Thomas 29th when some of the preliminary arrangements were discussed and planned. Rock) met the first legislative assembly in Nelson, Jr.; and many other early homes of The spirit of cooperation and the enthusiasm shown was most encouraging and America-one elected by the whole people of the first colonists, also the restored Battle­ field, with its redoubts, a part of the mag­ when the Congress meets the delegates and their guests will undoubtedly be as the Colony. Here on May 14, 1607, the Rev. Robert nificent Peninsula Park System. enthusiastic as those who are offering the Society this opportunity to visit this Hunt held the first Thanksgiving for the safe 3rd. The ancient city of Williamsburg, so famous historical section of our country. arrival of the real founders of our Republic. wonderfully restored by the generosity of the Here the first church, the first block house, Rockefeller Foundation, contains probably the the first wharf, the first glass factory, the first finest exhibit of early Colonial architecture, windmill, the first iron works, the first silk all accurately restored to its original appear­ ance. The Governor's Mansion, the House of A schedule of rates at the Williamsburg Inn and The Lodge are shown worms (in America) were reared; here wheat and tobacco were first raised ; the first brick Burgesses, the old Taverns and colotlial homes, herewith BUT as the capacity of these two hotels is limited it is urged that house was built, the first State house erected, each one of which would require a much longer Compatriots planning to attend the Congress at Williamsburg should write at and the first free school (that of Benjamin article than this to properly describe, and the quaint old Bruton Parish Church, in whose once for reservations to Mr. John M. Green, Manager, The Inn and The Lodge, Syms in 1635) was established. It wag a Virginia Governor, Sir Thomas yard lies the remains of John Blair, a member Williams burg. Gates, who in 1613 drove the French from of the Constitutional Convention in 17 8 7, and It has been definitely agreed with the Hotels' Management that all reserva­ Massachusetts and made it possible for the many other distinguished statesmen and sol­ settlement of the Pilgrims in 1620. It seems diers. tions will be made on or before April 1, 1942, and if possible, long before that to have been forgotten by many that the Pil­ Compatriots, your attendance at the next time. If you are planning to attend do not neglect this if you wish satisfactory grim Fathers sailed from England, under a Congress will really mean that you are actu­ ally stepping personally, into the scenes that accommodations. Mr. Green will also arrange for excellent accommodations patent given them by the Virginia Company with their destination as Virginia, and only attended the establishment of the Cradle of otherwise than in the above hotels, if preferred. by contrary winds were they driven to the the Republic, the land of Liberty-your land The summer rates, which go into effect on June 1st, 1942, are appended shores of Massachusetts. Also that in 1622 and my land. the Plymouth Colony was saved from starva­ I need not tell you that you will also find and these have been allowed to apply from May 31st, 1942. tion by the arrival of two ship-loads of sup­ here real evidences of Old Virginia Hospitality, plies sent to them by this same Jamestown and a welcome from the heart from every in­ RATES Colony. habitant of the Old Dominion, "The Mother of States" the "Mother of Presidents" and Beginning May 31, 1942 The Virginia Association for the Preserva­ tion of Antiquities, first took steps to estab­ the home of Washington, Jefferson, Monroe, Patrick Henry, John Marshall and a host of THE INN THE LODGE lish Jamestown as a National shrine, but today the whole Island is owned by the United other noble men who have done so much to Single Room, with bath, Single Room with bath .. $3.00 and $3. 50 States, and is a part of its splendid Park Sys­ make the United States the home of Patriotism. per day ...... $5.00, *$6.00, *$7.00 Double Room with bath . . $4.00 and $5.00 tem. The Government has unearthed a most So come to the Congress and enjoy this Double Room, twin beds, bath, Single Room with running water .... $2.00 instructive and interesting collection of relics first page in the History of our Country. per day .. $7.00, *$8.00, *$9.00, *$10.00 Double Room with running water ... $3.00 of this first American settlement, and mem­ Cordially yours, bers of the Congress will all enjoy this won­ WM. MACFARLANE ]ONES, * Air Conditioned. derful exhibit. Historian General . . 142. . 143. Notes and Comments The National Foundation for Education in President General Sappington is planning to The Churchills of America are going to help American Citizenship visit the Colorado Society at Denver on Feb­ Winston Churchill of England make trouble for ruary 23rd. Herr Hitler. An interesting gathering worthy the serious Correspondence and collaboration with the He will be the guest of the Michigan Society Colonel C. Robert Churchill of Broadway attention of all educators, was that held in movement are invited. Central offices are on April 4th. New Orleans, is interested in plans for organiz~ Indianapolis, Indiana, on ovember 20th last located at Jordan Hall, Forty-sixth and Sunset ing on a nation-wide scale a club called the Avenue , Indianapolis. Churchills of America, Inc., which was formed under the auspices of the National Council The President General announces appoint­ Mav 15 by a group of New Yorkers in New York for the Social Studies and the National Foun­ ment of the following National Committees, City's historic Fraunces tavern. dation for Education in American Citizenship. This Conference discussed "Education and "Heirs of Liberty" deferred until the place of meeting of the 1942 The club is an exclusive one. Only Churchills are eligible for membership. the Growing Responsibilities of Citizens"; The "Heirs of Liberty" broadcasts, an­ Congress had been decided : The New York club already has sent $2000 to "What to Teach in Educating Citizens"; "The nouncement of which appeared in our October the English prime minister to use as he sees fit Present and Future in Citizenship Education;" Arrimgements ( 1942 Congress) issue, are continuing, and friends are urged and much more eventually will be sent, as there and kindred topics. A. HERBERT FOREMAN, Chairman, Western Union Bldg., are thousands of the family in America. to listen in for these interesting series on · Norfolk, Va. Some of the aims of the National Founda­ "They're all English origin and all cousins of Thursdays between 6:30 and 6:45 p. m. E T, Dr. John Stewart Bryan, Williamsburg, Va. tion for Education in American Citizenship Wm. MacFarlane Jones, Richmond, Va. Winston." for a period of five weeks beginning Jan­ Gen. Harrison J. Price, Richmond, Va. A message to Churchills sent out from national are listed as follows: uary 8th. These programs will feature James Frank B. Steele, Washington, D. C. headquarters at 527 Fifth avenue, New York I. To encourage and promote more effective education Madison, Francis Scott Key, John Marshall, Robert C. Tracy, Washington, D. C. City, invites all Churchill kin to communicate in citizen ·hip and in administration of government. George Mason, Andrew Jackson, and their Ceremonies and Colors with this office and to contribute funds according 2. To encourage universities, colleges, secondary and living descendants. rlementary sc hools, and other educational institutions, work· LIEUT. ]OHN A. UPSHUR, Chairman, Williamsburg, Va. to their ability, which are to be used for aid to ing in their own way and through their own staffs, to Sponsoring the radio series with the De­ Henry Ferne, II, New York. Britain in unique ways not covered by other make comprehensive instruction in the American form of Dr. William C. Graham, Ohio. partment of Justice is a Patriots' Committee groups. government generally available to students. Benjamin D. Hill, D. C. made up of representatives of the Daughters 3. To finance and assist collaboration of educators and of the American Revolution, the Daughters Credentials Extract from By-laws: leaders of thought in formulating basic statements and expositions of American policy. of the Revolution, The Daughters of 1812, GEORGE S. ROBERTSON, Cltairmall, Baltimore, Md. "Art. XIX, Sectiort 5. Whw any member, W. Irvine Gilkeson, Norfolk, Va. 4. To cooperate with educational associations, non­ the Sons of the American Revolution, the G. T. C. Keller, Williamsburg, Va. whose membership has terminated for any political organizations, national and regional movements General Society of the War of 1812, the Sons Edward D. Shriner, Frederick, Md. cause, shall be reinstated by his State So­ interested in the study and support of the American of the Revolution and the Children of the form of govern rnen t. T . J. Stubbs, Williamsburg, Va. ciety, such State Society shall immediately American Revolution. report such reinstatement to the National 5. To as.•ist in the endowment or financing of educa­ National Headquarters tional institutions and organizations. Leading stars of the stage and screen will Society, and shall at the same time pay to the RonERT C. TRACY, Chairma11, Washington, D . C. in each case enact the roles of the patriots (Unexpired lerm of He11ry F. Baker) National Society a fee of one dollar ($1.00) Our former Vice President General and loyal for such reinstatement." portrayed, and each program will close with Compatriot, Franklin L. Burdette, is the Ex­ a brief message from an actual descendant Chairman Foreman of the Arrangements Com­ It is unfortunate that repetition of this im­ ecutive Secretary of the Foundation. of the featured hero. mittee has appointed the following local sub-com­ portant provision seems to be essential because of mittee Chairmen: carelessness or other failures on the part of state society officers. Your members will not be re­ Hospitality-Dr. Archie C. Ryland, Williams­ stored to the National Society mailing list until burg the $1.00 per capita is received. Remember, We have been furnished with the regular San Diego Chapter. Luncheon meetings are Registration-W. Irvine Gilkeson, Norfolk that the per capita received from now on only meeting dates of the several chapters of the Cali­ held on the 4th Tuesday noon of each month at carries your reinstated members up to April 1, fornia Society which may be of interest to Com­ the U. S. Grant Hotel, San Diego. Program, Badges and Printing-Frank B. Steele, 1942. If your fiscal year does not coincide with patriots visiting in the state. It is suggested Washington that of the National Society you should collect that other state societies send in the meeting dates of their chapters which will be printed if San Francisco Chapter. Luncheon meetings are Banquet and Men's Luncheon-De. L. S. Foster, a sufficient amount so that the advance dues for space permits. held on the 4th Friday of each month at 12:00 1942 are covered. noon at the Hotel Stewart, 353 Geary Street, San Williamsburg A special effort should be made at this t_ime to Alameda County Chapter. The next meeting Francisco, Calif. Sunday Service and President's Reception- bring back into the fold as many as possible ~f date of this Chapter will be held the third Fri­ day in January. (A set regular meeting date and Dean Theodore S. Cox, Williamsburg your former members. The conditions of this San Jose Chapter. Meetings are held the 2nd day and hour should be an incentive to all to place has not yet been determined.) Saturday of the month, nearest the 15th, at Historical Tour-G. Guy Via, Newport News continue their membership. 12:00 noon at the Coffee Shop Sainte Clare Hotel. Long Beach Chapter. Evening meetings held Meeting held in private room upstairs. Publicity-Charles Day, Norfolk If you are receiving a transferred member. from on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30p.m., another state society and wish a copy of his ap­ at the Veterans' Memorial Bldg., 241 West Broad­ Music-Dr. Luther A. Richman, Richmond Way, Long Beach, Calif. The State Society Board of Managers meets plication for your files, either request this from the first Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M. in Finance and Treasurer-W. T. Old, Norfolk the demitting society or from the National ~o­ Los Angeles Chapter. Luncheon meetings are the offices of the Society, 327 War Memorial ciety, and remit _$1.00 for the clerical serVI~e . held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Bldg., San Francisco. Visiting members are Ladies' Committee-Mrs. Henry E. Davis, Wil- The $1.00 should be collected from the compatnot dining rooms of the Los Angeles Chamber of cordially invited to attend any of these Board liamsburg being transferred. Commerce. 1meetings. . 144. . 145 . Chronological History of The Bill of Rights will be perpetual, and this without endangering advanced objections against consideration at any part of the Constitution." this time. Mr. l\iadison answered these ob­ Enacted at Federal Hall in New York City He concluded: "I do conceive that the con­ jections, ending his address as follows; "I stitution may be amended," but "we must feel believe that there is a considerable part of On Monday, May 4th, 1789, James Madison, by a constitutional majority of this House. for the constitution itself, and make that re­ the Community anxious to secure these rights representative from Virginia, gave notice to the I therefore move you, that the House now visal a moderate one. I should be unwilling which they are apprehensive are endangered House of Representatives assembled at Federal go into a committee on this business." to see a door opened for a reconsideration of by the present constitution; that it is in­ Hall, New York City, that "he intended to A lengthy and heated debate then followed the whole structure of the Government. But cumbent on the first Legislature of the United bring on the subject of Amendments to the in which six Representatives presented a I do wish to see a door opened to consider, so States, at their first session, to make such Constitution. on the 4th Monday of this variety of reasons for postponing considera­ far as to incorporate those provisions for the alterations in the Constitution as will give month." Thus was the Bill of Rights intro­ tion of the amendments. They were not in­ security of rights, against which I believe no satisfaction, without injuring or destroying duced in Congress four days after Washing­ clined to interrupt the measures on which serious objection has been made by any class any of its vital principles." ton's inauguration. the public expected action; they wished to of our constituents." The question was not put, and carried in The next day, May 5th, 1789, Theodorick see the Government completely organized, and The balance of the day's session was taken the affirmative. The House then resolved it­ Bland, a representative from Virginia, pre­ then base their discussions on "experience"; up by Mr. Madison's reading of his proposed self into a Committee of the whole, Mr. Elias sented an application from his State to Con­ they thought this not the proper time, that it amendments and general supporting argu­ Boudinot, of New Jersey, in the chair. This gress, "that a convention be immediately called might take months and cause neglect of more ments. At the end the House voted in favor was indeed an auspicious moment, for there­ of deputies from the several states, with full important concerns. of Mr. Lawrence's (New York) motion that upon began a weighty debate on the amend­ power to take into their consideration the de­ Mr. John Vining of Delaware quoted the Mr. Madison's propositions be referred to the ments that are today so venerated, known as fects of the Constitution ... and report such words of the Constitution, that "the Congress, Committee of the whole House on the State the Bill of Rights. Six entire sessions were amendments thereto as they shall find best whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall of the Union. And so ended the first action devoted to this subject, when on August 23rd suited to promote our common interests, and deem it necessary, shall propose amendments;'" of Congress on the Bill of Rights. a committee of three was "directed to ar­ to secure to ourselves, and our latest posterity, he contended that these words proved it was On July 21st, 1789, Mr. Madison moved range the said amendments," which were the great and unalienable rights of mankind." requisite for two-thirds of both houses to sancc that the House "go into a Committee of the engrossed and sent to the Senate for its con­ Seven members of the House then entered tion their consideration of any amendments. whole on the subject, conformably to the order sideration, on August 24th, 1789. upon a technical but vital discussion of the However his literal interpretation was later of the 8th of last month." Mr. Fisher Ames, On September 2nd, 1789, the Senate began constitutional method of handling this appli­ overruled. of Massachusetts, moved that the subject be consideration of the proposals of the House cation for a convention. The Constitution was Mr. John Page, of Virginia, urged immedi­ referred to a select Committee to consider and of Representatives attached to its resolve of quoted as stipulating that "on the application ate consideration on the grounds that "the peo­ arrange this complex business to facilitate the 24th of August, "that certain articles be of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the sev­ ple will clamor for a new convention; they later consideration by the House. This was proposed to the Legislatures of the several eral States, (the Congress) shall call a con­ will not trust the House any longer. How eventually agreed upon, and a Committee of States, as amendments to the Constitution of vention for proposing amendments." dangerous such an expedient would be I need Eleven was appointed, one representative from the United States." The entire sessions of It was finally agreed that the House should not mention ; but I venture to affirm, that each State. not debate upon this application; that the September 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th and 8th were unless you take early notice of this sub­ However, it required one entire day's session application should be "entered at length on devoted to the proposed amendments. On ject, you will not have power to deli~erate. to settle this controversial issue, for there the Journals" of the House, and the "original the 8th the Senate also disposed of 20 addi­ Those, therefore, who dread the assembling of were many varied objections. Some felt that a be deposited in the archives of Congress"; that tional amendments, in the negati\·e. a convention, will do well to acquiesce in the Committee might delay and drag the matter it "remain upon the files of the House until On September 19th, 1789, the House re­ present motion, and lay the foundation of a out rather than save time; that it might offend similar applications come to hand from two­ sumed the consideration of the amendments most important work." certain States, by reporting against proposed thirds of the States." proposed by the Senate, to some of which they Mr. Alexander White, of Virginia, said: "I amendments; that it might not treat such an On the following day. May 6th, 1789, Mr. agreed, and to others disagreed. A committee shall vote in favor of going into a Committee important matter "with delicacy and imparti­ John Lawrence, a representative from New of conference was desired with the Senate, ality." However, it developed that this Com­ York, presented to the House on behalf of the of the whole, and, after receiving the subject. mittee did render effective assistance in ar­ on the subject matter of the amendments dis­ legislature of that State. a similar application shall be content to refer it to a special com­ ranging and drafting the Amendments for agreed to. On September 24th the House to Congress to call a Convention to amend mittee to arrange and report." Mr. Madison action by the House. considered the report of the Committee of Con­ the Constitution. Action on this application thereupon moved "that a select committee be On August 13th, 1789, Mr. Richard Bland ference with the Senate, and concurred in followed the procedure adopted for that of appointed to consider and report such amend­ Lee, of Virginia, moved ''that the House now changes proposed. the State of Virginia. ments as are proper for Congress to propose to resolve itself into a Committee of the whole, At the end of that session, on September On Monday, hme 8th, 1789, Mr. Madison the Legislatures of the several States." on the report of the Committee of Eleven, to 24, 1789, the House resolved "that the Presi­ addressed the Speaker of the House as fol­ Mr. Madison then made a masterly sum­ whom it had been referred to take the subject dent of the United States be requested to lows: "This day, Mr. Speaker, is the day mation of his reasons for proposing amend­ of amendments to the Constitution of the transmit to the Executives of the se\·eral States assigned for taking into consideration the sub­ ments, and for urging the House "not to _Jet United States generally into their consideration. which have ratified the Constitution, copies ject of Amendments to the Constitution. I the first session pass over without propoSI?g Mr. Page, of Virginia, hoped that the House shall proceed to bring the amendments before to the State Legislatures some things to be m­ of the amendments proposed by Congress, to you as soon as possible. and advocate them corporated into the Constitution . . . so ~a r would agree to the motion of his colleague be added thereto ; and like copies to the Exec­ until they shall be finally adopted or rejected as to satisfy the public mind that their Jibertie' without hesitation. utives of the States of Rhode Island and Even at this late date, five Representatives North Carolina." . 146 . . 147. On September 25th, 1789, the Senate re­ Twelve amendments were submitted to the Elder John Leland and the Bill of Rights solved, "that the Senate do concur in the States. The first two amendments were not amendments proposed by the House of Repre­ ratified. The last ten amendments went into John Leland, the son of a Baptist minister, was vehement in his denunciation of the pro­ sentatives to the amendments of the Senate." effect on December 15th, 1791, the day on was born in Grafton, in the eastern part of posed constitution. Madison was only one of This was the final act of Congress in officially which Virginia was the eleventh State to ratify. Massachusetts, in 17 54. He knew the religious the writers, but he was the leader and the adopting the first amendments to the Consti­ No ratification was received from Connecticut fanaticism, the hanging of twenty-one so-called others virtually followed him. Patrick Henry, ttltion of the United States-" Georgia or Massachusetts.* ' witches on Salem Hill, the banishment of Monroe, Light-Horse Harry Lee, and the other Roger Williams, a Baptist, from Massachusetts Lees, the Randolphs, Thomas Jefferson and Bay Colony and the hanging of Quakers on even George Washington were opposed to the Boston Common. The Pilgrims and Puritans adoption of the Constitution by Virginia on had come to Massachusetts to avoid religious the ground that there were not state's rights Honor at Last to an Unsung Hero persecution in England, and the Continent. enough left to Virginia. John Leland was op­ The established church in Massachusetts was posed on the ground that there was nothing The grave of Oliver Pollock, an unsung the old Puritan church. John Leland was mar­ in the Constitution guaranteeing religious lib­ hero of the American Revolution and an Aide ried when he was twenty-two years old and erty. What nearly all these prominent Virgin­ to General Bernardo de Galvez, Spanish Gov­ went with his bride to Virginia for the express ians advocated was a Southern Confederacy ernor of Louisiana, and leader of the famous purpose of assisting the Baptists there, who with Virginia at the head of it. Elder Leland Galvez' Expedition in 1779, has been finally were being arrested and thrown into jail for lived in Orange, a town adjoining Montpelier, properly and suitably marked with an official preaching the Baptist doctrine. The Episcopal the residence of James Madison. Both were Government Marker. church was the state church of Virginia. The candidates for election as delegates from Vir­ Reference to this effort to place a marker Episcopalians were more liberal than the Pur­ ginia for the adoption of the Constitution of at the grave of Oliver Pollock appeared in our itans of Massachusetts. Nearly all the early the United States. It was evident, however, issue of October, 1939, page 129, and the con­ colonists came to America to avoid religious that Leland had more votes than had Madison. summation is largely due to the personal persecution. This was not true of the Virginia Madison though having practically written efforts of Compatriot C. Robert Churchill, Episcopalians because they were the same the Constitution couldn't get an election from former President of the Louisiana Society, faith and denomination as those in England. his own state for its adoption. They finally who has made a valuable contribution to his­ However, there was this in common, that both met under a certain oak tree in Orange which torical data by his collection and compilation the Puritans in Massachusetts and the Epis­ has been carefully preserved to this day, and of the records of the Galvez' Expedition, one copalians in Virginia were insistent upon main­ fought it out. It was a battle royal with copy of which is in our S. A. R. Library taining their own denominations and excluding Leland insisting that there should be an article among our more treasured volumes. all others of other faiths. The Catholics in in the Constitution guaranteeing religious lib­ The grave with its Marker is at Pinckney­ Maryland were not as drastic. In fact the erty. Madison, however, was afraid to put it ville, Mississippi, in the Episcopal Church­ constitution of Maryland gave the franchise in on account of the opposition of some of yard. to all who were Christians. It is a notable the Colonies, Massachusetts in particular. A Oliver Pollock was not only an aide to fact that Benjamin Franklin and Charles Car­ compromise was finally agreed upon. This Galvez, but persuaded him to advance to the roll, a signer of the Declaration of Independ­ was that Leland should withdraw his candi­ American patriots some $100,000 "hard money" ence, with John Carroll, brother of Charles, dacy and advocate the election of Madison. out of the Spanish treasury for the province of were appointed delegates to persuade the Ca­ This, they thought, would ensure the adoption Louisiana, and chartered, armed and equipped nadians to join with the Colonists in the re­ by Virginia. It was a hard fought battle but at his own expense, including recruiting and bellion against the Crown. As an outcome of on a vote of about 250 they won out by a paying the crews, the warships that under the this John Carroll became the first Catholic margin of fourteen votes. Had not Leland Bishop in America through the recommenda­ American flag cleared Lake Pontchartrain of withdrawn. Virginia might have been lost to tion of Benjamin Franklin, and his interces­ British warships in pitched battle, and cap­ the Union and we might have had a south­ sion with the Pope. tured the British settlements on the lake shore. ern Confederacy. This agreement between He also financed the historic expedition of The record shows that in the fourteen years Madison and Leland was conditioned on the General George Rogers Clark westward, and Elder Leland resided in Virginia he preached further agreement that if they succeeded in Clark officially reported that but for Oliver over three thousand sermons and he brought getting a sufficient number of delegates for Pollock's help his expedition must have re­ in something about religious liberty in every treated back to the Atlantic seaboard. one of them. He established several Baptist the adoption that Madison would join Leland churches but his work was mainly as a circuit in a crusade for an amendment to the Consti­ rider. An attempt was made once by a sheriff tution guaranteeing religious liberty, free to arrest him for preaching. Leland was a speech, and a free press. This also was a hard fought battle, but it was finally won and Your 1942 Historical Calendar is available at National Headquarters on receipt of 30 cent; large man, considerably over six feet tall and the first sentence of the first article of the in coin. Please do not send checks. with large hands and feet. He stamped his feet and shook his fists so furiously that the amendments which we call the Bill of Rights *Statement prepared by Gardner Osborn, His­ sheriff was frightened away. Patrick Henry reads, "Congress shall make no law respecting torian New York Chapter, S. A. R. . 149 . . 148. an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the 1,235 pounds. It was taken by ox team to A Challenge With Some Pertinent Suggestions free exercise thereof." Hudson, New York, and transported by A letter written by George Washington schooner to Washington. It was cut in the To State and Chapter Officers which has been preserved reads that the Bap­ East Room of the White House in the pres­ 14. Helping enforce the restri cti ve immigration laws and tists were very instrumental in inducing Vir­ ence of foreign diplomats, Supreme Court There can be no doubt that a greater work aiding the F. B. I. and Dies Committee and like ginia to adopt the Constitution and to add to and responsibility confront every Compatriot instrumentalities in expo ing and putting down Justices and the Congress. A very apprecia­ subversive acti\·ities. it the Bill of Rights. Incidentally, in order tive letter written by President Jefferson to than has existed for a generation. Never dur­ to show how influential John Leland was, he the inhabitants of the Town of Cheshire has ing the history of our Society has there been While not complete, the above activities of introduced a bill in the Virginia Legislature been carefully preserved. Leland was a mod­ greater need for the ,dissemination and in­ our Society challenge the support of every to emancipate the slaves and it came within est man and never told much about these un ­ culcation of the high ideals and lofty purposes Compatriot and we have a pardonable pride one vote of passing. dertakings. A very careful search in recent for which we stand, never greater need not in these achievements. But we must turn to After all this had transpired in Virginia Le­ years of the records in Virginia divulged the only to keep alive the patriotic memories of the days to come in an endeavor to extend our land came north and landed in New London, facts which are here given. the past as a guide and an inspiration for the influence. This can be accomplished in the Connecticut. Here he began his crusade Considerable is known about the Cheshire future but also, in the words of the Consti­ main only by a larger membership. The against the established church in that state. Cheese all over the United States but this was tution of our National Society, "to inspire the narration of the above activities of our Society Later he came to Massachusetts and finally only an incident in the long life of Elder community at large with a more profound is quite enough to attract every patriotic settled in Cheshire. He was pastor of the John Leland. He died in Cheshire in 1841, reverence for the principles of government American eligible for membership in our Baptist Church there at different periods, al­ one hundred years ago. The inscription on founded by our forefathers, to foster true Society. Especially at this time when there most forty years in all. He was often called his monument, written by himself. reads, "Here patriotism. to maintain and extend the institu­ is a renaissance of patriotism through this for patriotic addresses and was elected to the lies the body of Elder John Leland who la­ tions of American freedom." We must do our land, there should be little difficulty in securing Massachusetts Legislature for the express pur­ bored sixty years to promote piety and to part in all this if our country, as we have new members. Any one who joins our Society pose of advocating the disestablishment of vindicate the civil and religious rights of known it, is to endure. will find ample work to do under our diversi­ the state church. Thomas Jefferson was not men."* It is submitted that our Society in its activi­ fied activities. considered to be a Christian. His religious President Roosevelt, on November 28 of ties is meeting the responsibilities of the hour. The National Congress at Columbus last ideas were much like the Universalist and this year, called upon the American people to Let us review some of the activities now car­ May took cognizance of these facts and took Unitarian of the present day. Although Jef­ observe December 15 as "Bill of Rights Day." ried on by the National Society, the State action having for its object the securing of ferson and John Adams had been very great to cherish the "immeasurable privileges which Societies and their Chapters. These are not more members. This matter was referred' friends, Jefferson was nominated for the presi­ the charter guaranteed, and to rededicate its stated in order of precedence; for there is to the Executive Committee of the National dency against Adams. Leland had known Jef­ principles and its practice." The date marks bound to be differences of opinion as to that. Society, which Committee is now making ferson in Virginia intimately. Jefferson was the 150th anniversary of the appending to the studies to formulate some plan to accomplish I. Americanization based upon efforts to stamp out sub­ in favor of a universal franchise against a constitution of the first 10 amendments which versive teachings in our colleges and schools and to this. Before a definite plan is adopted mem­ property qualification as advocated by Adams. guaranteed freedom of religion, press, speech spread understanding of our free institutions and form of government among those who have come bers can be secured. Such an effort is being Politics were preached in the pulpit in those and assembly and a right to petition the go\·­ here from abroad, a most important work everywhere made by the New Jersey Society, Sons of the and especially in the large centers of population. days as much as religion and every pulpit in ernment for redress of grievances. In the 2. Awarding medals to grammar and high school stu­ American Revolution; and I have been re­ Massachusetts inveighed against the election proclamation Mr. Roosevelt set December 15 dents for outstanding qualities of good citizenship. 3. Helpinl( needy and deserving students in the moun­ quested by the President-General and the of Jefferson except Leland's in Cheshire. Every apart "as a day of mobilization for freedom tain schools and colleges. Executive Committee to outline what we are 4. Awarding prizes and medals to high school students vote in Cheshire was cast for the election of and for human rights, a day of remembrance for essays on topics connected with American history. doing. Thomas Jefferson. The only industry in of the democratic and peaceful action by 5. Organizing and directing Junior activities with pro· grams designed to instill in the minds of youth The rolls of every Chapter have been gone Cheshire was cheese making. Leland con­ which these rights were gained, a day of re­ patriotism and love of our country. over and checked for the last twelve years. 6. Observing and joining with other patriotic organiza· ceived the idea of presenting Jefferson with a assessment of their present meaning and their Lions in appropriate exercises commemorating im­ During this time there were many members big cheese. One day's curd from all the cows living worth." portant events connected with our founding and preservation as a nation. And in this connection who were dropped or who resigned. The rec­ in town was taken to a cider mill and a big EUGENE B. BOWEN, it is well to recall that it was our Society that was ords of every Chapter told the same story­ largely responsible for the nation-wide observance cheese was pressed. After curing, it weighed Chesftire, Mass. of Flag Day and Constitution Day. the great majority left our Society during the 7. The advocacy of adequate national defense through the years as well as widespread work at this time peak of the depression 1933-36. This clearly along every line connected with our national safety. shows that financial reasons were largely the 8. Furnishing speakers for all patriotic occasions, send­ ing them into our schools and colleges, among the cause of it all. By using the telephone direc­ service clubs and other organizations. Also articles in the press and over the radio and use of patriotic tory, it was found that over 80% of these films. former members are listed and have the same 9. Combating radicalism and all subversive influences destructive of our institutions whenever and wherever addresses as when they were active members, they may appear. 10. Preserving and establishing family lines and genea­ thus indicating their stability. These names logical records, that otherwise might be lost. were allocated to the different Chapters with a II. The erection of memorials perpetuating the memory of individuals and commemorating events connected request that they be contacted personally for with the struggle for American Independence as well as marking historic sites of battles and preserving reinstatement. It was thought that their fi­ historic homes as patriotic shrines. nancial condition might be improved. It was 12. Safeguardin.R: our fla.R: from commercial purposes and correcting the improper use Of same. also thought that they might believe that past 13. Locating and marking the gra,·es of all Revolutionary * S. A. R. 1\Iagazine for Oct. 1940, p. 129, carries the patriots. dues are cumulative, which they are not in story of the dedication of the Leland :llonument. . 151 . . 150. New Jersey. The only financial obligation is of national re-awakening it is less difficult to $1.00 to the National Society for reinstate­ approach those who are eligible and have never Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Com1nittee of the ment and payment of dues to the State Society joined our Society. National Society, S. A. R. and the Chapter for the future. It is believed Of course, this requires work-personal con­ that here is a fruitful field for new active tact. All else is easy. The very statement of Held at National Headquarters in Washington, D. C. members in that there are no initiation fees our activities based on our objectives is Saturday, October 25, 1941 to be paid, either State or National; and eligi­ sufficient during these critical hours to arou e bility for membership is already established. a desire upon the part of every American Pre ent: President General G. Ridgely Sap­ tained, subject to submission of further evi­ We find we are getting results. Of course, as eligible, to become identified with our great pington, presiding. Clifton P. Clark, District dence if such is available. to new members we rely upon names furnished patriotic organization. And the responsibility of Columbia; Wallace C. Hall, Michigan; Voted: That the recommendation received by Compatriots and the D. A. R. , the same for securing more active members rests Arthur M. McCrillis, Rhode Island ; Smith L. from certain Compatriots that members be as in days of old. And here there is also a squarely upon every individual Compatriot. Multer, New Jersey; Sterling F. Mutz, Ne­ permitted to wear a small metal insignia noticeable revival of interest. As our President-General said in his Message braska; Allen L. Oliver. Missouri; Harvey F. in place of the rosette is beyond the authority Until some definite plan is decided on by appearing in the July Magazine, of securing Remington, New York; Loren E. Souers, of the Executive Committee. the ational Society, unless conditions differ new members, "in fact in the last analysis it is Ohio. Also Secretary and Registrar General A request of Dr. Harry L. Bowlby of New elsewhere than in New Jersey, it would seem the job of each individual member." And if Frank B. Steele and Treasurer General George Jersey that the National Society sponsor a that the easiest and quickest way to increase "each individual member" will devote just a S. Robertson. plan to erect a memorial historical library to honor Mr. David L. Pierson was discussed. our active membership is by efforts directed little time to this job, the whole problem 1s President General Sappington called the Voted: That it be declared to be the sense for the reinstatement of those who have re­ solved and no plans need be devised. meeting to order at ten a. m., commenting it of the Committee that it is sympathetic to signed or were dropped for financial reasons SMITH L. MULTER, "·as the first time in several years all mem­ any proposal to perpetuate the splendid work during the last decade. And during this period Presideut, New Jersey Society. bers of the Committee were present, and thanked the members for attending. of Compatriot David L. Pierson but Dr. Mr. Steele read his report as Secretary and Bowlby should be advised that it would be Registrar General which was received and impossible for the ational Society to afford ordered filed. any financial support. T' oted: To approve the minutes of the last Voted: That Mr. ]. Clarence Voorhorst, meeting of the Executive Committee held who had requested that the Society sponsor .May 21, 1941, in Columbus. Ohio, as published the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the in the July issue of the S. A. R. MAGAZINE. inception of the American's Creed, should be The monthly financial statement was pre­ advised that while the Committee is sympa­ sented and there was discussion of receipts and thetic to the project, the National Society Grandfathers-Lest We Forget! disbursements under the budget up to the time could not finance such a plan. of the meeting. Mr. Steele was instructed to write a spe­ cial committee of the Franklin Institute saying During this time of stress and strain we of the American Revolution. This can usually Invitations for the 1942 Congress were con­ the Society has no documents or other ma­ should not forget that it is organizations such be done by inquiring of the local or nearest sidered and after full discussion it was terial pertaining to Franklin that would be as the Sons of the American Revolution and Regent of the D . A. R. Apply for C. A. R. Voted: That the invitation of the Virginia available for deposit with that institute. Daughters of the American Revolution that blanks either to this local Society or directly to Society to the National Society to hold its Voted: The matter of the Society's print­ will eventually by their ideals and work keep the National Headquarters, Memorial Conti­ next Congress in Williamsburg be accepted ing a new edition of Mr. Harry F. Brewer's the best traditions of our country alive. To nental Hall, Washington. Upon receipt of the and that the Officers of the Society be in­ leaflet on An1ericanization be referred to the keep these organizations up to the standards application papers, have them made out from structed to hold a formal meeting at the President General with power to approve or· both in numbers and interest, it is necessary to your own application papers to the S. A. R., regular time and adjourn the Congress to meet disapprove and to authorize the expenditures. plan far in advance and see that our children which are on file at National Headquarters, at Williamsburg, Virginia. on May 31st, June for printing and mailing if approved. and grandchildren are enrolled at the earliest 1227 16th Street, N. W., Washington, or at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1942. At 12:45 the Committee recessed for lunch­ possible moment. headquarters of your own State Society. Send Voted: That a notice of the decision of eon, and resumed its session at 2:15. It should be the pride of every grandfather these C. A. R. papers for your grandchildren to when and where the Congre s will be held be President General Sappington brought up to have his grandchildren members of the the local C. A. R. Society or to the • ational sent to every State Society and Chapter. the proposed plans to increase membership Children of the American Revolution and the office at Washington with $2.00 initiation fee The matter of refunds to certain members and Mr. Souers, Chairman, Mr. Mutz and Mr. manner of doing this is so comparatively easy for each. The dues are but $1.00 a year. The of the North Carolina Society under the former Multer as members of the special committee and inexpensive that there should be no hesita­ above instructions are for your grandsons. If College Chapter plan was discussed and it was to formulate plans made reports, and Secretary tion upon the part of any grandfather of the desired to enroll grand-daughters, copy the Voted: That the rebate to these four mem­ General Steele outlined Mr. Ellis' plan. There Sons of the American Revolution. record on D. A. R. application blanks and fol­ bers be allowed. was very full discussion and on motion of Mr. Write to the undersigned Chairman of the low the same procedure. Mr. Steele presented a letter of Mr. William Grandfathers' Committee if you are at all un­ Do not hesitate to write to the Chairman if ~I. Pettit, Secretary of the Ohio Society, in Mutz it was Voted: That the President General appoint certain as to procedure. However the method other details are desired. regard to the eligibility of an applicant. a special committee to inspect and study the is practically as follows: Find if 'possible the Voted: That the ruling of the Registrar FRANK B. STEELE, Chairman, plans submitted and evolve a plan from the location of the nearest Society of the Children C. A. R. Grandfathers' Committee. General on this application and on a supple­ mental of a Pennsylvania member be sus- various suggestions to embody an assessment . 152. . 153. on the State Societies to match not exceeding cost to be charged against the miscellaneous Events of State Societies $3,000 from the National Society, the com­ account. (Editor's Note: State and ChaJ)ler Officers arc requested to furnish news items of their activities for publi­ pleted plan to be outlined and mailed to each Treasurer General Robertson presented a cation in this department. Such item should be sent to National Headquarters for our next bsue on or bc£ore ~larch l, 1942.) member of the Executive Committee, this comparative statement of entrance fees with plan not to be limited to Compatriot's Mutz's the preceding year, which was discussed fully. California Society 23rd, Rev. A. Watson Brown spoke on "The plan of assessing each member. Voted: That the Treasurer General be in­ United States of America is a Republic, Not a Captain William H. Adams, Vice President of Mr. Sappington appointed Mr. Smith L. structed to carry the real estate, furniture and Democracy." On October 28th the speaker was Multer chairman of the committee, which fixtures belonging to the Society upon his the State Society, being called from the State by his duty in the Army, resigned his office, and Judge Everett N. Curtis on the topic, "Freak was to be completed as soon as possible. books showing depreciation at a value in ac­ Patents," and on November 25th the subject was Compatriot Franklin }. Sheehan was elected to 1r. Steele read a communication from Mr. cordance with recognized sound business prac­ "Germany, Yesterday and Today," the speaker fill the unexpired term; Compatriot Arthur L. Elmer H. Spaulding of Connecticut announcing tice in regard to depreciation. being Dr. Richard D. Hollington. Scott was chosen to fill the vacancy on the Board the serious illness of Past President General The problem of preserving the Society's SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER-On September 26th, of Managers. Rogers and the President General was directed valuable application papers was brought up Mr. Dallas E. Wood, Executive Editor of Penin­ to send a suitable message to Mr. Rogers on and the Secretary General was instructed to On November 15th, State President E. H. Steele sula Newspapers, Inc., addressed the Chapter on behalf of the Executive Committee. The look into the cost of preserving the applica­ and other members of the Board of Managers "A Westerner Looks at New Englanders." In Committee was informed that Past President tions on microscope film or some similar visited a joint meeting of AuBURN and SACRA­ October Mr. Dean Field, executive of the Sea General Baker also was ill and it was directed process. MENTO CHAPTERS to assist the local officers toward Scouts, described the principles and purposes of that a similar message should be sent to Mr. There being no further business the Com­ an increase of membership and interest. the organization and activities in the Bay Area. Baker. mittee on motion adjourned at 4:45 p. m. SAN DIEGO CHAPTER- The regular monthly SAN JosE CHAPTER-Regular monthly meetings The purchase of a new typewriter for the Respectfully submitted, meetings have been full of interest. On September are held with interesting speakers. Compatriot National Headquarters was authorized, the FRANK B. STEELE, Secretary General.

Inauguration of Long Beach, Calif. Chapter, S. A. R., Sept. 20, 1941 (Left to right) Fir t Row: Perry D. Gatb, Ohio Society; Frank J. Beggs ; Clarence A. Edgecomb. Second Row : Cbas. H. Lawrence ; Howard C. Rowley, Past President General, installing officer; E. Hubert Steele, Presi· dent Calif. Society ; Chas. E. Hancock, Secretary Calif. Society; amuel D. Barnes, l\l.D., Los Angeles Chapter; The Capitol, Williamsburg Harley A. Vannoy, President. Third Row: Jno. W. Teed; Edw. B. Magee ; Robt. S. LaMotte; Jno. B. Pharo, Kew Jersey Society; Frank E. ;\fcKeever, This structure, closely identified with the political life of Colonial Williamsburg, has been rebuilt Secretary Los Angeles Chapter ; ;11. E. Tallant, lllinnesota Society ; Edmund E. Nichols, Los Angeles Chapter; Carl N. Helmick; Hon. Frank F. ~Ierriam; Herbert L. Clarke; Jesse S. Holton; Russell H. Pray: George \V. Holton. on original foundations as the earlier of two buildings that stood here during the 18th Century. Fourth Row: William W. \'annoy ; \\'alter C. McLaughlin, Sr.; Walter C. McLaughlin, Jr.; William i\1. Edmondson; John L. Henderson (guest); Robert A. \'annoy. . 155 . . 154. hoped to organize College Chapters at Macon Roan; Vice Presidents, C. A. Rauschenberg, L. 0. Tracy Learnard addressed the last two meetings at the Mayflower Hotel, with the President, Ron. and the University of Georgia and other college Moseley; Secretary-Registrar, Edgar R. W. on topics of early American history. Wade H. Ellis presiding. The speaker of the towns. Gunn; Treasurer, Henry A. Alexander; Historian, LONG BEACH CHAPTER-This newest Chapter of evening was Dr. Syngman Rhee, first President Election of officers resulted as follows: Presi­ McWhorter Milner; Chancellor, Scott Candler; the California Society is continuing to function of the Provisional Government of the Republic dent, Ron. Reuben A. Garland, of Atlanta; Vice Chaplain Charles J. Haden. with anticipated vigor since the organization of Korea, in exile. Dr. Rhee started the first President, Dr. Edwin H. Scott, Dean H. B. Ritchie, EDWARD JACKSON CHAPTER, Lafayette-Presi­ meeting briefly described in our last issue. The daily newspaper in Korea, is an author of note Augustus M. Roan; Secretary-Treasurer, Col. dent, James J. Copeland; Vice President, Harvey formal installation of officers inducted at that and eminent speaker, strongly advocating Korean James D. Watson; Registrar, Arthur Falkinburg; T. Phillips; Secretary, David J.D. Myers; Treas­ meeting included Harley A. Vannoy, organizer, independence, and his address was of great in­ Historian, Charles G. Cordle; Genealogist, Dr. urer, Rembert E. Brogdon; Historian, James A. as President; Clarence A. Edgecomb, Vice Presi­ terest. Guy H. Wells; Chaplain, Rev. Jesse W. Veatch; LeComte, Jr.; Chaplain, Jesse W. Veatch; As­ dent; Frank J. Beggs, Secretary; and Jesse S. On November 15th the S.A .R.-D.A.R. Junior Chancellor, Hugh G. Head, Jr.; Sergeant at sistant Chaplain, John G. Veatch; Sergeant at Holton, Treasurer. The Charter was formally Assembly held its annual ball at the Sulgrave Arms, Edgar R. W. Gunn; Managers: Dr. Asa G. Arms, Jeb Martin. presented by State President E. H. Steele, and Club which was as usual a most delightful social DeLoach, William M. Francis, Robert R. Gunn, the twenty-two charter members were each pre­ affair. The President is Compatriot Thomas C. Ron. John D. Humphries, David D. Long; Nomi­ Illinois Society sented with his membership certificate. The meet­ Washington, Jr., and the receiving line included nated for National Trustee, David J. D. Myers. Constitution Day was observed at a luncheon ing was held at the home of Compatriot Russell Mrs. Harry C. Oberholser, State Regent of the The President reported his several visits to local Rally of the lllinois Society on September 17th H. Pray. President Vannoy concluded the pro­ P.A.R. in the District, Miss Lillian Chenoweth, chapters in the State, and as representing his at La Salle Hotel, when the Ron. Warren H. Orr, gram with an account of his efforts in securing Vice President General D.A.R., Mr. and Mrs. Society at conferences of the D.A.R. and C.A.R. Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court from 1930 the first members culminating in the final organi­ Frank B. Steele, and Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. both in Georgia and Mississippi. During the to 1939 and Chief Justice in 1933-34, was the zation of the Chapter. Ellis, the former President of the S.A.R. in the business session Sergeant Lindsey Henderson, Jr., speaker, his topic being "An Historical View of Much enthusiasm and continuing growth is District of Columbia. An attractive marching USA, now at Camp Stewart, was introduced and the Constitution." predicted for this Chapter. The enrollment of figure was a feature of the evening. This group gave an enthusiastic message in his capacity as On October lOth, the monthly luncheon was its members brought California to first place in includes younger members of the S.A.R. and Vice President of the Children of the American again held at the La Salle Hotel, wh~ State Sec­ the number of applications accepted by the Reg­ D.A.R., and older C.A.R. members, and pro­ Revolution, in Georgia, defining its relation to retary Louis A. ,Bowman was the speaker on istrar General during the quarter ending Septem­ motes an interest among the younger members the parent Societies of the D.A.R. and S.A.R. "The Romantic J oumey of a Join( Will Through ber 1st. and prospective members in the parent organiza­ At the conclusion of business the newly elected Five Illinois Courts." This was a "human tions. officers were installed. Connecticut Society interest" story of a most interesting will contest, In the evening, members and guests reas­ Florida Society not duplicated in English or American jurispru­ CAPTAIN MATTHEW MEAD BRANCH No. 11- sembled for the annual banquet at the Georgian dence. Greenwich-A dinner meeting at the Y. W. C. A. PALM BEACH CHAPTER-An informal meeting Terrace Hotel, at which Judge John D. Humph­ The Society held its annual celebration of the inaugurated the season's activities of this Chapter, of the Chapter was held on November 3rd at ries presided as master of ceremonies, and intro­ anniversary of Yorktown on the evening of President William E. Finch presiding, and at the George Washington Hotel, Palm Beach, Vice duced the guests, including Mrs. Thomas C. Mel!, October 20th, with a banquet, at which State Pres­ the short business meeting which preceded the President F. Reeves Rutledge presiding in the State Regent, D.A.R., Mrs. John W. Rice, Regent ident Joseph A. Coyner presided. The speaker dinner. The speaker of the evening was Lieu­ absence of President Laurens Hamilton. A com­ of Atlanta Chapter and Mrs. W. P. Dunn, Regent was Major General J. M. Cummins, U. S. A., tenant Commander Nelson Macy in which he mittee was appointed to draw up a resolution of Joseph Habersham Chapter, D.A.R., each of Commanding the Sixth Corps Area, whose topic compared the relative strengths of the Japanese urging Congress to legislate to speed up produc­ whom gave greetings and short talks on the Con­ was "The United States Army; Past, Present and and the United States Navy and predicted a brief tion of war materials, and eliminate bottle-necks stitution; Sergeant Lindsey Henderson also spoke Future." An address was also enjoyed from the and victorious struggle for the latter. in key industries. for the C.A.R. Ron. George F. Barrett, Attorney General of Delaware Society Members of the Society participated in the The newly elected State President Ron. Reuben Navy Day ceremonies under auspices of the Illinois on "American Patriotism Today." Constitution Day was recognized by this So­ A. Garland was presented and introduced the American Legion at Belle Glades, Florida, on A feature of the evening was the presentation ciety in a joint luncheon gathering with the Wil­ speaker of the evening, the Ron. John M. Slaton, October 27th, when Past President Charles of a prize essay on "Good Citizenship" by Miss mington Rotary Club at Hotel Dupont on Sep­ former Governor of Georgia, whose address was Francis Coe was Master of Ceremonies, and the Bertha Wood, Class of '41, Fenger High School, tember 18th when the speaker was Dr. Arthur most inspiring and enthusiastically received. guest speaker was Compatriot the Ron. C. E. winner of the Society's award. Tenor solos by N. Cook, professor of History at Temple Uni­ The Georgia Society is cooperating with the Chillingworth, Lieutenant Commander, U.S.N.. Mr. Max Wilson, Director of Music, at Fullerton­ versity, Philadelphia. Dr. Cook pointed out that D.A.R. in the marking of Revolutionary graves, recently returned from a tour of duty with the Covenant Church added greatly to the fine the American Constitution at the time it was the latest being that of Richard King. Sixteen U. S. Navy. The Chapter members also marched program. promulgated was viewed as very radical in R. 0. T. C. medals have been presented to cadets in a body in the Armistice Day parade. of the University of Georgia. The Chairmen of all committees met with the Europe, because it was the first to abolish the Executive Committee at luncheon on October 9, monarchy, and titled aristocracy; first to estab­ A project is under way to have the Society co­ Georgia Society at the Chicago Bar Association, when the ac­ lish a federal form of government; first to adopt operate with the National Park Service in con­ The. annual meeting of the State Society was tivities of the various committees were discussed. a written constitution as its basic, permanent law; tributing material for museums in the National held at Atlanta, on September 17th, and was These joint meetings are proving of great benefit and first to establish complete religious freedom. Park Service Revolutionary areas. also in recognition of Constitution Day. Presi­ by causing increased interest and activity among President Fagan H. Simonton of the Rotary Club Newly elected officers of several local chapters dent R~bert R. Gunn presided and reported on the members of the various committees. presided. of the Georgia Society at meetings held coin­ the activities of the Society during the year past. cidentally with the State meeting, are reported as The Annual Meeting was held Wednesday even­ District of Columbia Society An excellent representation from the local Chap­ follows: ing, December 3, when the guest speaker was Resuming its regular meetings for the season ters throughout the State were in attendance ATLANTA CHAPTER-President, Augustus M. The Honorable Warren Wright, State Treasurer, the Society met on the evening of November 19th with at least two delegates from each. It is . 157 . . 156. whose subject was "The Treasury of the State National Defense Council, of which its President larger and more. influential now than it has been Memorial Day, May 30th last. The speaker of of Illinois." Rev. J. H. V. Somes is State Chairman. Th~ for some years. the occasion was Compatriot Leonard Carmichael, GEORGE RoGERS CLARK CHAPTER, Peoria-Mem­ Society has been actively engaged in defense ac­ President of Tufts College. bers of the Chapter and their guests enjoyed a tivities, aiding the United Service Organization Iowa Society DuKES COUNTY CHAPTER, Edgartown-Chapter delightful meeting in recognition of Constitution and the sale of Defense Stamps and Bonds. ' JoHN MARSHALL CHAPTER, Sioux City-In rec­ members participated in the civic parade in cele­ Day at the farm of Compatriot and Mrs. M. L. The Society recently suffered a great loss in ognition of Constitution Day this Chapter met bration of Independence Day, July 4th, and were Houser on September 21st, when State President the death of former President Cornelius F at the Elks Club September 17th when the led by the Chapter Color Guard with the flags Joseph A. Coyner, Past President Charles B. Posson. A special Memorial meeting was held speaker was Compatriot Ward Evans who gave an of the Massachusetts Society S. A. R. Elder and Secretary Louis A. Bowman were for Compatriot Posson, who was faithful in illustrated talk on "A Trip Tbru Virginia," and BosTON CHAPTER-The 269th meeting of this guests of the Chapter. Chapter President Verle his loyalty to the Society for many years, and exhibited historical relics collected. Chapter was held at the Harvard Club on Oc­ W. Safford presided and introduced Compatriot who was a member of the Board of Managers at The Chapter plans monthly meetings through­ tober 30th, President Frederick G. Kileski pre­ Houser who spoke on "The Philosophy of Abra­ the time of his death. The Society also pre­ siding. Committees were appointed for the year ham Lincoln's Humor," and Secretary Bowman sented a valuable volume, "A Genealogical History out the year. and the Chapter voted to exempt from dues all whose topic was "The Tribulations of the Con­ of Henry Adams of Braintree, Mass.," to the Kentucky Society members in the services of the United States stitution." A picnic supper was enjoyed follow­ Genealogical Division of the State Library, as a during the emergency. An interesting and in­ ing the addresses, and good fellowship prevailed. memorial to Compatriot Posson. Continuing its program of participation in the formative address was delivered by George V. On October 20th the Chapter celebrated York­ Naturalization Ceremonies held in the U. S. Dis­ The Junior Chamber of Commerce recently pre­ Doherty, special agent of the Federal Bureau of town Day with a dinner at the University Club trict Court at Louisville, members of this Society sented to President Somes an "Award of Merit" Investigation, who gave specific instructions as to at which · Compatriot M. L. Houser spoke on presented for the sixth consecutive time framed for his outstanding patriotic and civic work in procedure in cases of discovery of espionage or "The Life of George Rogers Clark and the copies of "The America's Creed," printed on Indianapolis. The presentation was made over Fifth Column activity. The meeting was also County of Illinois." parchment in color, to eighteen newly naturalized a radio program and President Somes responded addressed by the Rev. Geoffrey Bower, Chaplain SPRINGFIELD CHAPTER-The annual meeting was citizens. with a stirring patriotic address. of His Majesty's Ship New Castle, who spoke held on December 4th at the Lincoln Library, On Constitution Day, September 17th, the The Indiana Society has arranged with the interestingly of his experiences in the service. when the following officers were elected : President, Society broadcasted an appropriate Constitution Indiana Historical library to keep copies of its OLD SALEM CHAPTER-Members joined with Frank Darneille; Vice President, A. R. Booth; Day program over Radio Station WAVE. records, and particularly the genealogical records those of OLD EssEx CHAPTER, Lynn, at a dinner Secretary-Treasurer, Nelson Allyn; Registrar, of its members as contained in their applications Massachusetts Society at Hotel Hawthorne, Salem, on the evening of Fred R. Zahn; Chaplain, Isaac R. Diller; His­ for membership, in a steel fire-proof vault. There The monthly luncheons were resumed in Sep­ November 6, with President Francis S. Beckford torian, Charles E. Knapp; Sergeant at Arms, S. B. they may be kept safely, and available to the pub­ tember, Constitution Day being observed with an presiding. State President, C. Wesley Patten, Helm. lic only on written permission of the officers of address by Mr. George B. Rowell, of the Speakers' former Genealogist General of the National So­ The Chapter has added five new members to the Society. Bureau of the Massachusetts Safety Committee, ciety was a special guest and brought the greet­ its rolls in the past few months and is making As its contribution to the observance of Con­ his topic being "Bomb Defense and Duties of Air ings of the State Society. An inspiring address a determined effort to reinstate former members stitution Day, the Indiana Society sponsored a Raid Wardens." At the October 15th meeting, was enjoyed from Melville C. Freeman of Boston and gain new ones. The Chapter takes pride in display in the War Memorial Building at Indian­ the speaker was Mr. Joseph W. Farwell, also of on "Alexander Hamilton." the fact of the enrollment of three generations apolis in which the model of the Constitution the Speakers' Bureau, whose topic was "Duties in one family. A membership committee was Shrine stood before the American Flag, with the Michigan Society of Auxiliary Police and Fire Units in Civilian appointed of which Ozias M. Hatch is Chairman magic symbol V, with its telegraphic code of This Society has suffered untold loss in the Defense." and Compatriot Diller was re-appointed Chair­ three dots and a long dash, standing for victory recent deaths of two of its officers, its President, During the summer the Massachusetts Society man of the Chapter's Good Citizenship Medal of the democracies over dictator nations, made H. Wilbert Spence of Grand Rapids, who was also presented R . 0. T . C. Medals to two students Committee. an appropriate background. A proclamation by President of KENT CHAPTER, who passed on Oc­ at Boston University; to two students at. Massa­ Governor Henry F. Schricker urged a state-wide tober 31st, after an illness of nearly three months, Indiana Society chusetts Institute of Technology; to two at and its devoted and long time Secretary, Raymond observance of this important anniversary in Harvard University; two students at Massa­ Monthly luncheon meetings have been held E. VanSyckle of Detroit, who departed on schools and churches, to which the response was chusetts State College; and to four students at regularly throughout the year. An address is September 28th. Both were devoted loyal mem­ most gratifying. Fort Devens, a total of twelve awards. usually given by a co~p:ttriot member foliowed bers of the Society, and Mr. VanSyckle had held President Somes delivered a Flag Day address The November speaker was a representative by a business session. the offices of Secretary of both the DETRIOT at Vincennes, Ind., before an audience sponsored of the American Red Cross, and in December, Obed~ent to a proclamation by President Roose­ CHAPTER and the Michigan State Society for by the Daughters of the American Revolution. the Hon. Sybil Holmes, former State Senator, velt in October, a memorial meeting was held many years. Needless to say, in addition to the R. 0 . T. C. medals were presented to Culver spoke on "Women in National Defense." in honor of Count Casimir Pulaski. Compatriot real grief at losing these two fine Compatriots, Military Academy and to the Howe Military The S. A. R. Bulletin of the Massachusetts Jesse C. Moore, the author of "Our American these losses have seriously handicapped the Michi­ School, the presentation being made by National Society, lists from time to time the names of Form of Government Is the Best the World Has gan State Society temporarily. The affairs are Compatriots in U. S. Services, as information is Ever Known" reviewed Pulaski's services in the Trustee John B. Campbell. Medals were also being carried on under the acting President, received. Revolution. given to outstanding cadets at Purdue University, William C. Krichbaum, Vice President General BERKSHIRE COUNTY CHAPTER, Pittsfield­ Other addresses during the summer and fall and Indiana State University. Registrar N. H. of the National Society. The sympathy of all Through the generosity of its President, Com­ were given by Historian Harry 0. Garman, Past K;ster is the chairman of the medal committee. Officers and Compatriots is extended. patriot Eugene H. Bowen, this Chapter dedi­ vice-president General, Charles A. Breece, and The active organization and fine enthusiasm of cated a tablet at the grave of Elder John Leland Minnesota Society others. the Indiana Society has added new members and in Cheshire, who was a leader in promoting our This Society has undertaken a definite drive The Indiana Society is a member of the Indiana reinstatements of former members until it is constitutional guarantee of religious freedom, on for new members and for new Chapters through- . 158. . 159. out the State, and has adopted a plan which New Jersey Society Scott Hotel, Elizabeth, on ovember 22nd. He spots connected with ew Jersey history. Ad­ might well be used by other State societies. Defi­ The Society placed a boulder and tablet delivered several patriotic addresses during the fall dresses were made by Congressman William H. nite areas over the State have been selected as to the memory of General William Colfax, Revo­ before different organizations, and also visited Sutphin and State President Smith L. Multer. suitable for Chapter organization, and prospec­ lutionary War hero, dedicated at Pompton on several of the State Chapters, S. A. R., and PASSAIC VALLEY CHAPTER-A Constitution Day tive members in each section are to be contacted Saturday, October 18, 1941. The beautiful spoke concerning the aims and work of the Society. Meeting, in which the Chapter and other patri­ by the State Officers. It is believed excellent re­ plaque was set in a three-ton boulder at the foot A meeting of the Revolutionary Memorial So­ otic and civic organizations cooperated, was held sults will be achieved. The committee working of the grave of the General, facing the Paterson­ ciety of New Jersey was held on October 18tb at in tbe Summit High School on September 17th. under Compatriot Herbert T. Park, National Hamburg Turnpike, in the small cemetery ad­ the Wallace House, Somerville. Compatriot H. The principal address was delivered by Hon. Trustee for Minnesota, has held several meetings, joining the Colfax Homestead, which is still oc­ Prescott Beach, National Trustee of the New Jer­ Artbur T. Vanderbilt, and a poem on tbe "Con­ and has already issued its appeal with instruc­ cupied by the descendants of the Revolutionary sey Society, is President, and presided. stitution" written by Past Chaplain General tions to persons in several of the districts selected, War General. As Chairman of the Mortgage Reduction and George P. Eastman was read by Compatriot and members of the committee plan to meet with State President Smith L. Multer presided at :VIemorial Reserve Fund Committee, Compatriot Harry F. Brewer. For the occasion, the walls of tbe groups formed as soon as practicable. the ceremonies and the boulder and plaque were H. Prescott Beach conducted the drawing by lot tbe auditorium were decorated with colonial This plan is heartily recommended to other formally presented by him and it was unveiled of the Bonds of the New Jersey Society, S. A. R., battle flags, loaned by the New Jersey Society, membership committees. and accepted by Mr. Richard S. Colfax for the Realty Company, on November 1, 1941, at the S. A. R. family. Past President D. Stanton Hammond de­ M<;mtclair Trust Company, Montclair, N. J. $450. A meeting of the Chapter held October 7th at Missouri Society livered an historical address dealing with the in bonds were drawn for payment, reducing the the home of Compatriot Stiles was principally In celebration of the Yorktown Anniversary, life and services of General Colfax. More than outstanding bonds to $1025. from an original given over to a discussion of membership. State Missouri Society held its annual banquet on the 150 representatives of the various patriotic and issue of $12,500. President Smith L. Multer was the guest and de­ evening of October 18th, at the Park Plaza Hotel, historical societies were present including several The Stale Secretary is now forwarding a brief livered an interesting talk on the objects and St. Louis. The Society was privileged to have the State and National Officers of the S. A. R. resume of the activities of the Board of Managers aims of the New Jersey Society. A committee President General, Mr. G. Ridgely Sappington of A Fall Meeting of the entire New Jersey So­ to the Chapters following each meeting for the was appointed to look into the possibility of Baltimore, as its honored guest for this occasion. ciety was held at the New Jersey Historical So­ purpose of keeping the Chapters up to date with forming a Washington Guard in the vicinity. President Marvin E. Boisseau presided, and the ciety Building, Newark, on the evening of Oc­ the important business of the State Society. WEST FIELDS CHAPTER-The first meeting of the program included vocal solos by Miss Mary Mar­ tober 31st. Such a meeting has never been held OR<\.NGE CHAPTER-The Chapter held its De­ fall season was held on September 30th, when garet Noble, and tbe address of the evening by heretofore, but it was the consensus that tbis cember meeting in honor of Compatriot Ross K. plans were made to inaugurate a campaign for the President General. Vice President General meeting, attended by over 75 members of the Cook, who is now tbe Genealogist General of the new members. A meeting on the ewning of Con­ of tbe South Mississippi District, the Hon. Ben­ Society, should be called each year at approxi­ )lational Society, at the Hotel Martine, East stitution Day was addressed by ex-Mayor William jamin H. Powell of Austin, Texas, was also an mately the same time. Compatriot Ralph E. Lum Orange. M. Beard of Westfield, his subject being the honored guest and made an address. Mrs. Sap­ of the Morris County Chapter, and one of the MoNTCLAIR CIIAPTER-A meeting was held on "American Constitution." Members of the West pington was also introduced for Salutations. leading members of the Bar, delivered a brilliant the evening of October 23rd at the home of Com­ Fields Chapter, D. A. R., were also present. The occasion was one of great inspiration and address on "America's Responsibility." patriot Drury W. Cooper in Montclair. Col. Upon invitation of the latter on ovember 21st, was both impressive and enjoyable. President Multer presided and called on the Dallas S. Townsend, Director of Public Safety a delegation of members and their wives were Chairmen of the various important State Com­ of Montclair, spoke on local defense. State Presi­ present at a meeting held at the home of Past Nebraska Society mittees who gave reports on their activities and dent Multer addressed the meeting on the objec­ President and Mrs. Burr A. Towl. LINCOLN CHAPTER-Constitution Day was ob­ many outlined the plans for increasing the mem­ tives of the State Society and presented the On November 27th, at the Westfield Y. M. C. A., served with a luncheon and program at the Cham­ bership of the Society. activities most interestingly to the members. Com­ plans were discussed for holding a benefit theater ber of Commerce on September 17th. Other On November 26th, the Charter of the WASH­ patriot Arthur H. Churchill spoke on the signifi­ party to raise funds to take proper care of the patriotic and civic societies were invited to par­ INGTON RocK CHAPTER was returned by President cance of Yorktown to the Society and its mem­ Revolutionary War soldiers' graves in the ceme­ ticipate and an especially gratifying representation Multer, at a meeting held at the Nathania! Drake bers. The gift of the Chapter to Montclair Li­ tery on Mountain Avenue, Westfield. from the Lincoln Bar Association was in attend­ House, Plainfield. Several of tbe officers of the brary of a group of genealogical publications was CAPTAIN ABRAHAM GODWIN CHAPTER-Several ance. John H. Agee, Senior Vice President of the New Jersey Society and delegations from the reported and it was indicated that these books members of the Chapter on the State Monuments Chapter presided and introduced the speaker, various neighboring chapters attended the meet­ now comprise a portion of the New Jersey docu­ and Memorials Committee took an active part Hon. Clarence A. Davis, former Attorney General ing. The charter was accepted on behalf of the ment section in the main building of the Mont­ in arranging for the placing of the boulder and of the State. Chapter by Compatriot Samuel L. Barbour, tem­ clair Library. tablet by the New Jersey Society, in memory of Resolutions in tribute to the late George Hippee porary chairman. Vice President Van Hoescn The Chapter activity in connection with citi­ General William Colfax, described above. Rogers, President of the Chapter at the time of and Compatriot Sampson started the movement zenship awards in the Junior High Schools in the MAPLEWOOD CHAPTER-On October 29th, the his death, were adopted. for the return of the charter in the early fall. The community is being aggressively presented by Chapter met at tbe William Pitt Tavern, Chat­ Early in December the Chapter cooperated temporary officers will continue to serve the the Citizenship Committee as is also the Chapter's ham, and heard a very interesting talk on "Where with the Chamber of Commerce and other patri­ chapter until January when the annual election annual award to three students of the High School. Do We Stand," delivered by State President otic organizations in welcoming about 140 newly of officers will be held. Past State President MONMOUTH CHAPTER-The fall dinner meet­ Multer. A large number of members and their naturalized citizens, with a good program and Harold M. Blanchard was also present and ad­ ing of the Chapter was held on November 18th wives attended the meeting which was marked fine attendance. On December 15th the Chapter dressed the meeting. at the Marine Grill, Asbury Park, with President with unusual interest and enthusiasm. A business luncheon club observed the anniversary of the President Smith L. Multer delivered the annual Charles P. Hidden presiding. Encouraging re­ meeting to discuss plans for the future was held adoption of the Bill of Rights with an appropriate address before the Mayflower Descendants of ports were received and a fine program was at the home of President Ernest D. Easton on program. New Jersey at their luncheon at the Winfteld rendered. State Historian John D. Alden ex­ December 3rd. hibited some fine films of historical buildings and JERSEY CITY CHAPTER-The meaning of a 160. . 161 and Library." An organ recital by Mr. Louis throp; Registrar and assistant Secretary, Cray­ patriotic association, its aims and ideals. were The anniversary of the adoption of the Bill Plogstad, and a tour of the building where atten­ ton Rowe ; Historian, Rev. W. L. Sherrill. A of Rights was suitably observed at the Federal explained to members of the Chapter by State tion was called to special exhibits of early Ameri­ regular monthly meeting date was decided upon Hall, Sub-Treasury Building, under the auspices President Multer and State Secretary William P. can and Revolutionary interest, completed the and a great increase in activity and membership of the Federal Hall Memorial Associates and Mason at a meeting of the Chapter held on eyening. is anticipated. Septe~ber 18th, at the Y. M. C. A. Prior to the the NEw YoRK CHAPTER, S. A. R. Speakers SYRACUSE CnAPTER-Following a business ses­ included Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mayor La­ meeting a motion picture, "Servants of the Peo­ sion and luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce Ohio Society ple," was presented in the lobby of the building, Guardia, Governor Herbert Lehman, Winthrop on October 2nd, members of this Chapter made The annual Conference of the Ohio Society will illustrating the post-Revolution difficulties of Aldrich representing the N. Y. State Chamber of a pilgrimage to points where historic markers have be held at Dayton, April 24th and 25th, 1942 , Continental Congress delegates to reach har­ Commerce, Major General Irving J. Phillipson, been placed south of the City. Under the guid­ with RICHARD MONTGOMERY CHAPTER as host. monious accord in the formation of the new Con­ U. S. A., Colonei John R . White, of the National ance of President Charles P. Morse, Past Presi­ CINCINNATI CHAPTER-The theme of topics for stitution for the 13 liberated States. The eventual Park Service, Mrs. William H. Pouch, President dent Edward K. Ives, and other members of the Chapter meetings this season will be National success of the new instrument was also depicted. General of th.e National Society D. A. R., William committee. stops were made at the site of the Defense and opened with the meeting held Sep­ Compatriot Walter M. Dear will receive the T. Van Alstyne, President General of the Sons of Iroquois Trail marker, site of an early Onondaga tember 18th with dinner at the Scottish Rite Tem­ Poor Richard Club's 1942 gold medal award. the Revolution, and Alexander Hamilton, Presi­ Indian village, and at the fort site of Onondaga ple with Hon. George E. Tebbs, Vice President, The award is made annually to a "citizen of the dent of NEw YoRK CHAPTER, S. A. R. and great \·illage and at the home of Ephraim Webster. At presiding. Judge Alfred Mack, of the Court of United States whose outstanding achievements great grandson of the first Secretary of t)Je each site short historical addresses were made by Common Pleas spoke on the timely subject "The have contributed to the advance of America." Treasury. Miss Hilda Burke of the Metropolitan Dr. Paul M. Paine, city librarian, and Major Law and National Defense." Opera Company was soloist. Harry C. Durston, County Historian, in which On October 16th the cha..,ter gathered to hear Empire State Society Mr. Gardner Osborn, Executive Director oi the details and significance of each were explained. an address on "The F_. B. I. in National Defense," the Federal Hall Memorial Associates, arran~ed At the annual review of the R. 0 . T. C. at :\fEW YoRK CHAPTER-Holding its annual cere­ by Mr. Raymond C. Suran, special agent for the the details. Syracuse University, the Society's R. 0. T. C. monies at the Sub Treasury New York, on Sep­ Cincinnati District. EWTOWN BATTLE CHAPTER, Elmira-The fol­ Medals were awarded to four cadets, and a Good tember 18th in observance of Constitution Day, The annual dinner in Observance of Young lowing officers were elected on November lOth: Citizenship Medal and Citation was presented to President Messmore Kendall spoke to an as­ America Day was held at the Scottish Rite on President, Otis A. Leonard; Vice Presidents, Wil­ Colonel A. B. Kamphfer, forwarding officer. Dur­ sembly of some 1500 people, on the site of the the evening of November 14th with an attendance liam 0. Lay, Dr. Rollin 0. Baker; ecretary, ing the summer four Good Citizenship Medals Federal Hall where the Congress of the Con­ of about one hundred. Good Citizenship Medal Charles G. Lay; Treasurer, Charles A. Atwater; were presented to Girl Scouts with ceremonies. federation authorized the calling of the Con-titu­ winners to the number of fifty-one were invited Registrar, Dr. Bert 0. Chapman; Historian, to dinner and were privileged to bring parents and tional Convention. Music by Lanny Ross and Robert T. Bickford; Chaplain, Re\·. Lullus D. North CaroJina Society martial music by the band, with the Colors of friends. President Harry S. Day presided and Bell. This Society is interesting itself in plans for the Society and of many of the patriotic organi­ Compatriots Charles M. Dieffenbach and John BUFFALO CHAPTER-The early fall gathering extending the Federal Park at the site of the zations of the city, made an impressive and color­ P. H. Brewster gave official greetings as did His of this Chapter took place on October 6th at the Battle of Guilford Court House near Greensboro, ful occasion. Honor, Mayor Stewart. The speaker of the eve­ which it has found does not at present comprise NEw YoRK CHAPTER held its annual meeting Buffalo Club, when the Chapter took pleasure in ning was Mr. Harry W. White, Assistant to the tendering special tribute to Compatriot William the entire battle area. Endorsement of the move­ on October 17th, when the following officers were President of Berea College, his topic being ment for removal of the remains of General elected: President Alexander Hamilton; \ 'ice E. Otto, the only surviving active Charter Mem­ "Youth in 'ational Defense." ber of the Chapter whose membership has ex­ William R. Davie from South Carolina to the Presidents, Irving E. Chase, John B. Trevor, Jr., ANTHONY WAYNE CHAPTER, Toledo-Constitu­ campus at Chapel Hill University is also a project William Van Wyck; Secretary, Major Charles tended over a period of fifty years. Past Pres~­ tion Day was observed at a joint meeting with the dent Edward P . Lupfer did the honors for th1s of the State Society. A. DuBois; Treasurer, John A. Lyon; Registrar, Kiwanis Club, when Mr. W. B. Gregory II, of De­ feature of the program and many letters of greet­ Constitution Day was widely celebrated Captain Walter J. Bellinger, Jr.; Historian, Gard­ troit, gave an address on the Constitution, draw­ ing and felicitation from National State throughout the State and with the hearty cooper­ ner Osborn; Chaplain, Rev. Henry Darlington, ~nd ing a striking picture of the events leading up to Officers and many friends, were read m tnbute ation of the S. A. R. its formation. D.D. Managers for one, two and three years: to Mr. Otto whose interest and activity in the CHAPEL-HILL-DURHAM CHAPTER held a fine Charles R. Van Nostrand, Daniel E. Huger, The Chapter is planning an active year and will society has never relaxed. Mr. Otto's brother meeting early in November, at which membership Frederick H. Cone, Col. Louis Annin Ames; Lt. observe all the historic anniversaries. The Chap­ was a Charter member of the Chapter also, and effort was stressed. National Trustee Willis Briggs Col. Frank E. Davidson, Col. Henry B. Fairbanks, ter is cooperating with the Lucas County Juvenile was the second member from Buffalo to join the was the special guest speaker of the occasion. The Nelson E. Ferguson, John W. Finger, Messmore Court in its work of rehabilitation of boys and Empire State Society. Chapter is sponsoring the awards of R. 0. T. C. girls; professional members of the Chapter donate Kendall and Benjamin L. Winchell. The retiring Metlals for State College and Duke University, The speaker of t h e evemng· was Mr. Ward their services and contributions from the treasury President, former President General of the Na­ and is considering a special design for the latter. Flaxington U. S. A. of Hornell, N. Y., who,;e are made from time to time towards special sen·­ tional Society, Messmore Kendall, presided. The facilities of Radio stations are being opened topic was "Patriots in a Pinch." ices in behalf of the youngsters. At this meeting the retiring President Hon. for broadcasts on suitable anniversaries. Messmore Kendall was host to the Chapter mem­ An enjoyable meeting was held on November Yorktown Day was observed by a dinner meet­ MECKLENB URG CHAPTER, Charlotte--A reorgan­ ing at the Toledo Women's Club when Com­ bers in his spacious apartment in the Capitol lOth at the Buffalo Historical Society whe~ 01 ization of this Chapter of the North Carolina patriot Clark Garber spoke on the Alaskan Es­ Theater Building. Following the business ses­ members were regaled with a private showing ociety was affected at an enthusiastic meeting quimaux. Mr. Garber was Superintendent in sion, a delightful entertainment program of magic motion pictures of the present World War . tor held at the Charlotte Hotel on December 2nd, Alaska for ten years. Rev. Chester Dunham also and music was provided, including the current shown by Dr. Robert W. Bingham, D1rec and the following officers were elected: President, spoke on the Battle of Yorktown and its results. movie on the screen of the Capitol Theater ad­ of the Historical Society. General Louis L. Bah- . . I S . ty spoke Dr. Frank 0. Alford; Vice President, Dr. Thoma State President, Dr. Edgar Latham was also a JOmmg. Delicious refreshments provided oppor­ cock President of the H1stonca oc1e ]. Holton ; Secretary-Trea urer, Harry C. Nor- ' f h S . t ' Museum guest speaker. tunity for most cordial good fellowship. on "Special Resources o t e oc1e Y s . 163. 162. its forming and on the personalities of members WESTERN REsERVE SociETY, Cleveland-The ing by its President, Neil Allen, who spoke on medals were presented to the students of the of the Constitutional Convention. fourth quarter of the calendar year 1941 bas been future plans of his Chapter. University of Pittsburgh. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHAPTER, Columbus­ an auspicious occasion for this Society and a On December 15th, the 150th anniversary of The work of the committee for marking graves Constitution Day addresses were presented by the steady increase in membership is noted. . . the adoption of Bill of Rights was commemorated of Revolutionary soldiers deserves high com­ Dean of the Law School of Ohio State Unh·er­ At the November meeting eleven applicatiOns by a dinner meeting of the State Society at the mendation as over sixty-seven cemeteries were sity and by Congressman John M. \ ' orys of the for membership were received, and this Society University Club, Portland. The principal speaker visited and flags and markers have been placed will exceed its quota for this year. . Twelfth Ohio District. was Hon. James H. Brand, Justice of the Oregon on over 270 graves. A comprehensive report of JoHN STARK CHAPTER, Canton-Massilon-Pro­ The Society observed Constitution Day w1th Supreme Court on the subject, "The Four Free­ this work has been compiled by Compatriot a joint meeting with the Shrine Luncheon Club grams were presented in all High Schools of doms." These four essentials: freedom of speech, Thomas H. Swartzlander, Chairman of the Com­ on October 17th at which the speaker was Dr. Stark County on Constitution Day, and the Bar of assembly, of the press and of religion; rights mittee, giving about 100 pages of data on the Louis C. Wright, President of Baldwin-Wallace Association sponsored addresses throughout the which characterize the American Way of Life, soldiers by name and location of the grave. City. Radio addresses were also a feature of the College who spoke on "The World Today." ~~e were analyzed in a sane and lucid manner. Spe­ On the evening of October 23rd, an interesting Society was honored on this occa~ion by the VISit day. cial invitations to attend as guests bad been sent and timely program was enjoyed at the Western TARIIE CIIAPTER , Lancaster-The members of of the State President, Dr. Edgar L. Latham, who to Governor Charles A. Sprague and to members Pennsylvania Historical Society when motion this Chapter participated in Naturalization Cere­ brought Greetings. of the Supreme Court. pictures sponsored by the U. S. Navy were shown, monies on November 18th, when ten new citizens On Sunday, October 19th, the 158th anniversary SOUTIIERN OREGON CHAPTER-On November "The Eyes of the Navy" being the general topic. were given the Oath of Allegiance. President of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, a 17th, this very active chapter held a meeting at On October 19th, the Chapter participated with Byron L. Cave, and Secretary Curtiss L. Berry Memorial Service for the S. A. R. was held at Grants Pass, the home city of its President, Neil their colors in a United Patriotic Service at East of the Chapter made brief welcoming addresses. Trinity Cathedral. It was one of the finest R. Allen. The occasion being the 164th anniver­ Liberty Presbyterian Church. This was the largest class admitted to citizenship s. A. R. events ever held in this vicinity. The sary of the signing of the Articles of Confederation, The Chapter held an important business meet­ in a year's period. This event created consider­ processional with the singers carrying the na­ those present were addressed by Compatriot Gov­ ing on December 18th, when amendments to the able interest in this historic community which tional flags and the Service in which all the names ernor Charles A. Sprague, who was introduced by Chapters By-Laws were considered. has a population predominantly native born. of the Revolutionary War soldiers' graves on Past State President Sherman L. Divine. VALLEY FORGE CHAPTER, Bethlehem-The an­ TARHE CHAPTER is named for Tarhe, a Wyandot which this Society placed markers in 1941 were The meeting was a joint affair with the Chamber nual meeting of this Chapter took place on Oc­ Indian chief who fought against Anthony Wayne. read off by the Dean was very impressive. of Commerce, whose president, Charles R . Cooley, tober 22nd at Hotel Bethlehem preceded by a He was one of those who joined with Wayne in presided over part of the program. The colors dinner, at which the address of the evening was The Very Reverend Chester B. Emerson, Dean of the famous Granville Treaty at Greenville, Ohio, Trinity Cathedral, gave the address, choosing for were advanced by a group of Sea Scouts followed by Hon. William S. Livengood, Jr., of Harris­ in 1796. by the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by the burg, on "The Constitution". his subject "Then Came Yorktown," and com­ GEORGE RoGERS CLARK CHAPTER, Springfield- audience. Officers were elected as follows: President, ] . pared the Revolutionary War with today's Constitution Day and Yorktown anniversary were Erdman Cope; Vice Presidents, Hon. Fred B. turmoil. jointly observed on October 29th when the speak~r Pennsylvania Society Gernerd, Henry S. Landes, A. George Shoffner ; About 175 members and friends of WESTERN was Judge Charles B. Zimmerman of the Ohw Secretary-Treasurer, Wilbur L. King; Registrar, RESERVE SociETY, National Sojourners and the Supreme Court, and first Vice President of the The annual meeting of the Pennsylvania So­ Charles E. Beckel; Historian, Ira M. Franken­ Shrine Luncheon Club were in attendance. Ohio State Society. A Pan-American aspect was ciety was held on October 27th at Hotel Henry, field. Managers: Elmer L. Mack, Joseph C. In addition to the twenty-six markers placed on added to the program by the address by Dr. Pittsburgh, at which time the following officers Slough, David W. Harr, Dr. J. H. Schmoyer, H. graves, the County Commissioners presented six Pires of Brazil, a student at Wittenberg Colleg.e, and managers were elected to serve for the en­ Arden Moyer, John R. Helwig, Lieutenant Clyde marble monuments which were also placed and whose topic was U. S. Relations with Latm uing year: President, William J. Aiken; Vice Flory, Raymond M . Freed, Hon. Herbert F. unveiled during the Constitution Day ceremony. America. Presidents, Hon. Thomas H. Hudson, Glenn E. Laub. This Memorial Service has become one of the ob­ Thomason, Charles B. Shaler; Secretary-Treas­ GEN. ANTHONY WAYNE CHAPTER, Aliquippa­ jectives of the Chapter and the able leadership Oregon Society urer-Genealogist, Edwin B. Graham; Registrar, A notable Constitution Day meeting was spon­ of John William Bartholomew has made the Com­ Constitution Day was observed with a dinner Frank J. Forsyth; Chaplain, Rev. Charles W. sored and arranged for by this Chapter fbr Sep­ mittee one of the outstanding functions of this meeting at the University Club, P~rtland, th~ Maus, D.D.; Chancellor, Fred C. Houston; His­ tember 17th in the High School Stadium, to Society. He has revolutionized this patriotic featured address on "The ConstitutiOn-Toda) , torian, David W. Rial. Managers: A. Atwater which all clubs, lodges and societies, numbering activity and his name has become a synonym being by Compatriot the Hon. Robert S. Farrell. f Represcnta- Kent, Harbaugh Miller, Col. Edwin V. Selden, over 132, and also the churches and schools, were accordingly. r Speaker of the Oregon H ouse o J ., · t naval John R. Haudinshield, Lt. Com. Herman W. invited to participate. An excellent patriotic pro­ The program for Washington's Birthday anni­ tives. Motion pictures showmg recen Johnson, Dr. Josiah F. Reed, Col. Franklin Black­ gram was arranged, presided over by the Hon. versary which will be celebrated with a banquet maneuvers were exhibited by Ch1ef· Q· M · Chark•· stone, Frank G. Love, Captain J. Clark Mansfield. Myron S. Rowley, Esq. Music by High School on Tuesday, February 17th, is all prepared. . An Horn, U. S. N. . of it• Ron. Eugene C. Bonniwell was nominated for Bands and Choral groups enlivened the pro­ invitation is hereby extended to any Compatnots The Society has voted to mvest some National Trustee, and J . Erdman Cope elected gram, and the outstanding address of the evening savings account in U. S. Defense Bonds. and their friends in this vicinity to attend this Delegate at Large. Summer activities included attendance al cere­ was by the Hon. Louis E. Graham, Congressman meeting. PITTSBURGH CHAPTER-Continuing its annual monies in observance of Bunker Hill Day cond­ from the district. EwiNGS CIIAPTER, Athens-Constitution Day awards of Good Citizenship Medals to 8th Grade PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER-The annual meeting ducted by the Southem Oregon Chapter a t Me · was observed at the Athens Country Club. The pupils, fifty-seven medals were presented at the was held at the Bellevue-Stratford on the eve­ ford President J . H. Hendnckson· an d former program included ~ half hour musical rendered by tt were June semester and in recognition of Flag Day, ning of December 1st, President Howard P. Lip­ Vice · President General Frank S. Ganne ' students of the High School. Professor Thomas on June 13th. A flag and booklet, "I Am An pincott, Jr., presiding. Preceding the banquet, the guests of the Chapter and spoke. This Chaptct·r N. Hoover of the University gave an address on d Jill'l'­ American," were presented with the medals. On election of officers resulted as follows: President, was in return represented at the Portlan the Constitution, bringing out many sidelights on the afternoon of October 15th two R. 0 . T. C . Tristram C. Whitaker; Vice President, Richard . 164. . 165 . P. South; Treasurer, Addison F. Bender, Jr.; his son, Dr. Hodges McKnight, were hosts to the Registrar, James K. Helms; Secretary, Jesse P. membership of the chapter which is composed )law, and Arthur Gaeth, the widely known members enjoyed an address by Col. J . H. Wyse, Mcintyre. solely of descendants of Jesse Watkins, the meet­ news commentator. A resolution of endorse­ Assistant Co-Ordinator of Virginia Defense Coun­ President General G. Ridgely Sappington of ing place being approximately on the site of the ment of the movement was presented by former cil, who spoke on "Civilian Defense." Miss Baltimore was guest of honor and speaker Sec­ treacherous murder of this patriot, an emissary Governor Charles R. Mabey, Compatriot, and Dorothy Newcombe, known on the radio as the retary General Frank B. Steele was also a guest, sent by the then Republic of Texas to negotiate unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the "Cameo Voice," gave a program of songs. On as was the State President, William J. Aiken of with the Indians for a Treaty of Peace. Dr. thousands of persons who \\"ere in attendance at November 13th, the annual meeting was held Pittsburgh, Secretary Edwin B. Graham, and Robert T. Brown was elected President; Dr. the meeting. The invocation was delivered by when the speaker was the Chaplain, Dr. J . Blan­ officers of Harris Ferry Chapter at Harrisburg. Hodges McKnight, Registrar; Judge Joseph former Vice-President General George Albert ton Belk. Officers were elected as follows: Presi­ Greetings "'ere brought by the several guests. Brown, Vice President; Hon. Royall R. Watkins Smith, and the entire arrangements were car­ dent, Walter P. Lipford; Vice President, James Secretary-Treasurer; and Jesse B. Watkins, Chap-~ ried out in a most skillful manner by Col. Wesley B. Bowers; Secretary, Henry R. Eubank; Treas­ South Carolina Society lain. E. King, Compatriot of the Utah Society. urer, Edward W. Nichols; Historian, Edwin H. CITADEL CHAPTER, Charleston-In observance MAJOR K. M. VANZANDT CHAPTER , Fort Worth Columbus Day, October 12th, marked the 80th Courtney; Registrar, William Mac J ones. of Navy Day a meeting of the Chapter was held -A Constitution Day meeting was held at the anniversary of the birth of President Hermon The first meeting of the Chapter under the on October 25th at the Citadel, when the speaker Worth Hotel on September 17th, when the fol­ W. Horne, of the Utah Society. The Board of new administration of President Lipford was held was Mr. J. Robertson Paul, on the subject of lowing officers were elected: President, Dr. Hol­ Managers and their wives gave a dinner in honor December 11th, when several new members were "John Paul jones." Vice President Homer M . man Taylor; Vice President, C. B. Savage; Sec­ of President Horne, who for many years was welcomed and a pleasant Christmas program Pace presided in the absence of the President, retary-Treasurer, E. 0. Walker; Registrar, Dr. Chief Geologist of the world famed Utah Cop­ enjoyed. General Charles P. Summerall. Six new mem­ Robert H . Needham; Chaplain, Dr. Leslie per Company. President Horne, who is as R. Washington State Society bers were received into the Chapter. Elliott. sprightly and active as men many years his The Cadet Research Committee of the Chapter DALLAS CHAPTER-At an enthusiastic meetin" junior, was presented with a Certif1cate of Mem­ Delayed reports advise the election to the has been active in contacting about twenty eligible in observance of Constitution Day, the following bership suitably framed and other gifts. Messages office of President of this Society of Mr. Lea,·en­ prospects which it is hoped may soon be enrolled . officers were elected: President, A. Frank Hamm; of congratulation were received from the Presi­ worth Kershaw of Tacoma, one of the oldest On Armi tice Day a radio play "The Unknown Vice Presidents, C. A. Egbert, R. L. W. Thomp­ dent General, Mr. Sappington and Secretary Gen­ in point of membership in this Society and whose Soldier" was presented in conjunction with the son; Secretary, Paul Teagarden; Registrar, Frank eral Frank B. Steele. The dinner was presided continued loyalty has never flagged. over by the Vice President of Utah Society, Citadel's Dramatic Society, and future radio pro­ F. Bell; Treasurer, Earle D. Behrends; Chaplain. West Virginia Society ~rams are being prepared. Much interest is also Dr. J . H. Connell. Directors: H. P. Eller, Earl former Congressman Don B. Colton. Culmination of efforts launched in 1932 and being shown in the ROTC Medal awards. E. Hunt, Alvin H. Lane, William 0. Skillman. Virginia Society Lieutenant Wilcox and Lieutenant Moore are reported at the time in these pages, has now setting in motion the Coastal Carolina Council of Utah Society The semi-annual meeting of the Virginia Society resulted in the passage during a recent session of Patriotic Organizations, which it is hoped will be The Utah Society has had a very satisfactory was held on September 17th at Williamsburg, the West Virginia legislature of a resolution di­ a psychological front to crystallize the defense summer and autumn and continues its activitie,; in honor of Constitution Day, and was well at­ recting the state highway commissioner to mark spirit and effort. along the patriotic lines for which the organi­ tended by delegates from the State at large. and designate U. S. Route SO throughout West zation was founded and its efforts are both suc­ THOMAS ~ELSON, JR., CHAPTER of the Peninsula Virginia as The Geor"e Washington Highway. Tennessee Society cessful and effective. was host. The-West Virginia Society has continually in­ MEMPHIS CHAPTER--On November 15th, com­ Constitution Day, September 17th, was cele­ Delegates assembled in the morning for the terested itself in and labored for this legislation, memorating the 16Sth anniversary of signing of brated throughout the State through exercises held usual business session which was held at The largely through the personal interest of Robert the Articles of Confederation, the Chapter held in the schools, academies and colleges of Utah. A Lodge, and included reports from officers and R. Wilson, former State President of the Society. a luncheon meeting, at which the newly elected committees and from local Chapter officers as to proclamation was issued by the Governor of the Wisconsin Society President of the Tennessee State Society, Rev. State and flags were very generally displayed in their activities. General Harrison J. Price, State Robert H. McCaslin was honor guest. The new recognition of the anniversary of the Constitu­ President, presided, and President Leo W. Werth­ Fifty historical calendars and copies of books State Secretary is Frank W. Ziegler of Nashville. tion. Splendid work was done in connection with eimer, Pre~ident of THOMAS NELSON, JR ., CHAP­ on the United States flag have been donated to ANDRE\\" JACKSON CHAPTER, Nashville-A Con­ this celebration by former Presidents Dr. T. Earl TER extended a welcome to the guests. Camp McCoy by the Wisconsin Society. The stitution Day dinner meeting was held at the Pardoe of Provo, and Ven. William F . Bulkley of Luncheon fallowed the business session which commanding officer at Camp McCoy has ex­ Hermitage on September 17th at which the Hon. Salt Lake City. in turn was followed by an interesting program of pressed a need of reading matter, books, playing Gus Dyer was the guest speaker and made a mag­ A great mass meeting, under the auspices of addresses and music, the honor guest of the oc­ cards, and games for the coming winter. About nificent address. President Rutledge Smith pre­ the Utah Section of the Committee to Defend casion being the President General, G. Ridgely twenty-five hundred soldiers will be located at sided and read the Governor's Proclamation for America, was held at the Assembly Hall of the Sappington, whose address was the feature of the this camp and the U. S. 0. will not undertake Observance of Constitution Day. L. D. S. Church, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, program. work there until later on. The Wisconsin Society Sunday evening November 16th, with the crowds The visit of the President General, one of his is therefore endeavoring to arrange for the ship­ Texas Society attending overflowing into the Salt Lake Taber­ first official visits ince his election in the Spring, ment of such rna terials as can be collected. JESSE WATKINS CHAPTER, Henderson-The nacle. A most inspiring meeting was held. the gave an opportunity for a round table conference Our local ranks have been decreased by two fourth annual meeting of this chapter of the Rt. Rev. Arthur W. Moulton, Episcopal Bishop With the officers of the State and Chapters pres­ Compatriots now in the army, both stationed Texas Society was held at the country place of Utah, presiding. Patriotic songs were rendered. ent, and resulted in the formal invitation of the at Camp Livingston, Alexandria, Louisiana. Com­ of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Craven near Fort Worth A presentation of the colors of friendly nations Yirginia Society for the meeting of the next patriot Lawrence H. Smith and Compatriot J. in recognition of Constitution Day, September was had and stirring addresses were made by annual Congress of the ::\Tational Society in May, Tracy Hale, Jr., Colonel ! 27th Infantry, 32 nd 1 ilh. Compatriots William B. McKnight and the Governor of the State of Utah. Herbert B. 1942 , which is announced elsewhere in this issue. Division. RICHMOND CHAPTER-At its October meeting We greatly regret the passing of Compatriot . 166. . 167. F. S. Nichols, Milwaukee, who died October 22, on "Our Constitution and the Bill of Rights." The National S. A. R. Library 1941. The annual meeting of the JA MES MORGAN CHAP­ }AMES MORGAN CHAPTER-Chapter meetings of TER was held December 4th at the White Manor This year may prove the most important in valuable activities of the Society, must and the new chapter have been held once a month Inn. Officers for the coming year were elected the pages of United States history. True his­ will continue to grow in size and in increasing at the White Manor Inn where the members have and future work of the chapter planned. tory, however, is never known until the genera­ aid to the members of the society. Your enjoyed inspiring talks by Hon. D. J . Kenny, The newly elected officers are: President, Rich­ tion in which it was born has given its fruits to Librarian General does not consider a library Past State Commander of the American Legion, ard A. McDermott; Vice President, John E. Dick­ a later one. It is first the author, then the to be a static collection of books and other who spoke on, ' 'America and World Affairs"; inson ; Secretary, Robert B. Ells; Treasurer printer and finally the library that affords material no matter how valuable in itself. A and by Mr. Charles L. Larson, District Governor Robert B. H artman; Registrar, John W. Young: the masses the records of the past. The determined effort is being made to keep the of Milwaukee Division of Kiwanis and former Manager : A. H . Wilkinson, W. W. Thomas, founders or our society appreciated the need items comprising the ational Library cata­ District Attorney of Ozaukee County, who spoke H arry C. McDermott. of a National S. A. R. Library when specific logued and the material contained therein in provisions were made in the Constitution for uch order that it is readily accessible to those the acquisition and preservation of Revolu­ members desiring genealogical data for new tionary Period records, documents and relics. members and supplemental applications. We There is today in the library at the National are now beginning a new year; let me urge that Headquarters in Washington a large number each member of the society cooperate by of such items, the collections having become donating one useful book or other valuable well established and organized through the item, and together we will make the National efforts of Dr. Louis Charles Smith during the S. A. R. Library a greater factor in the activi­ Registrar's Statistics, 1941 many years he held the office of Librarian tie of the Society. General. McDoNALD MILLER, Compiled from State Society Reports The National Library, being one of the Librarian General. 3/31 /40 Total Total 3/31/ 41 Ntl N et Neu.' Additions Losses lllembers Stale Members Additions Losses Members Brief Book Reviews : Alabama ...... • ...... •...... 30 9 1 38 8 0 5 Arizona ...... 42 0 1 41 0 1 0 (Copies of these recently JlubHshed book~t have Arkansas ...... 59 5 0 64 5 0 5 been donated to the S. A. R. Library by the )luhUshers.) California ...... •..•...... 441 42 35 448 7 0 30 Colorado ...... •...... •.... 151 11 12 150 0 1 7 "The Rhetoric of Alexander Hamilton," by it was Wayne who brought them around. When Connecticut ...... •...... 999 44 56 987 0 12 36 Delaware ...... 130 9 1 138 8 0 6 Bower Aly; published by the Columbia University the Pennsylvania legislature proved stubborn, District of Columbia .. •...... •.. 502 33 28 507 5 0 26 Press, New York City. ($2.50) Florida ...... • . 129 36 2 163 34 0 29 Wayne served as lobbyist for the army. Far from 218 17 17 218 0 0 16 Dr. Aly does not try to settle the thorny ques­ being the Mad Anthony of legend, he was one t~~~~t."::: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :: : : : : : : : : : 14 0 1 13 0 1 0 Idaho ...... •...... •..• 91 4 6 89 0 2 4 tion, what kind of man was Hamilton? He is of the most dynamic generals of the army, a man tlllinois ...... •...... • 436 269 47 658 222 0 32 Indiana ...... • ...... • . . , ..• 203 51 16 238 35 0 22 doing a more useful work in examining specifically whose careful planning, military imagination, and Iowa ...... •... . •...... •. . •. . •.. 195 8 14 189 0 6 4 and technically the instrument by which Ham­ courage on the field often saved the fortunes of Kansas ...... 129 22 28 123 0 6 21 167 58 5 220 53 0 54 ilton exercised mose of his power, his great skill the colonies. E;~i~Y~~r.·: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 146 14 6 154 8 0 11 tMaine ...... 214 7 14 207 0 7 4 in persuasion .... The invention and wide dif­ o other general, not even Washington him­ Maryland ...... •...... • .. 330 27 21 336 6 0 27 fusion of printing, which has brought plenty self, covered as much territory in his campaigning. Massachusetts ...... •..•.....• 909 39 72 876 0 33 32 Michigan .. 349 72 56 365 16 0 36 of evil mixed with its great blessings, have made From the ill-fated invasion of Canada to the cam­ Minnesota. ·········..·.·...... ······· ·.··.....···· 219 18 23 214 0 5 15 *Mississippi ...... 25 1 0 26 1 0 1 us forget that speeches are designed to be heard. paigns in the Carolinas and Georgia, Wayne was Missouri ...... 116 4 6 114 0 2 3 always where the fighting was thickest. And his 36 4 0 40 4 0 3 Hamilton is not often spoken of in histories Montana ...... •...... 17 Nebraska ...... 132 20 15 137 5 0 of American eloquence, but he evidently had the crowning accomplishment, fourteen years after New Hampshire ...... •...... 87 3 10 80 0 7 1 New Jersey ...... 781 74 85 770 0 11 43 ability to persuade the people of his da v. Dr. Yorktown, was his successful campaign against New Mexico ...... •...... • ...... 37 6 3 40 3 0 2 the Indians in the Northwest Territory-a cam­ New York ...... •...... 2,050 287 207 2,130 80 0 261 Aly 's study of the contemporary circu~ sta n ces North Carolina ...... •... 103 52 16 139 36 0 37 paign that opened this vast region to American North D akota ...... 56 8 2 62 6 0 6 of one very important series of speeches is an 913 107 86 934 21 0 91 settlers. From thousands of letters hitherto un­ t0hio ...... • ...... 10 admirable exa mple of the method by which the Oklahoma ...... •.. •..... 84 32 32 84 0 0 used by other biographers, Mr. Wildes has re­ Oregon ...... , .. ... • ...... 263 10 16 257 0 6 8 Power of such eloquence may be understood and 64 1,380 164 0 214 Pennsylvania ...... , ...... 1 ,216 228 7 created the personal side of Wayne's life, including Rhode Island ...... •...... 359 7 15 351 0 8 assigned to its proper role as an influence in the South Carolina . ... . •...... 113 39 22 130 17 0 33 a period unknown till now- the time after the South D akota ...... 27 4 0 31 4 0 1 making of history. 19 28 168 0 9 6 war when Wayne bought a Georgia plantation Tennessee ...... 177 11 "Anthony Wayne, Trouble Shooter of the Amer­ Texas ...... 182 24 15 190 9 0 and became a pioneer political boss in his com­ Utah ...... •...... •.. 170 13 14 169 0 1 11 ican Revolution," by Harry Emerson Wildes 7 88 2 0 6 munity. In this full-length portrait we see not Vermont ...... 86 9 35 Virginia ...... 409 35 33 411 2 0 Published by Harcourt, Brace and Compan~· , ::'\e1~ 40 0 37 2 only Wayne the soldier, but also the politician, *Washington ...... • . . •.. 77 2 39 4 125 4 54 75 0 so York City. ($3.75) the financial speculator, the ladies' man, the 72 1 0 5 ~r:~~!r~~i.~ ·. ·.: :: : ~ ::: :: :: ::: ...... 71 6 5 2 Wyoming ...... •...... 37 14 13 38 1 0 Anthony Wayne was the trouble-shooter of society dandy-one of the most engaging figures 1,242 George Washington's army. When shock troops 13,835 1, 805 1,247 14 ,392 763 205 of the Am erican past. Were needed, Wayne and his Pennsylvanians were McDoNALD MILLER , *No report-figures based on Registrar's information. t Figures revised from report published October, 1940. elected. When the Continentals were mutinous, Librarian General . . 169. 168 Do nations to the S. A. R. 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Blood Donorships to the Ameri can Red Cross are much desired. and are practical co~­ An interesting photostat is here reproduced which is a copy of the original notice issued tribution to the Defense Program fo r anyone in good health between the ages of 18 and 6J . by General Albert Maver Winn, fi rst President of the Sons of Revolu tionary Sires of Cali­ Inquire of your local Red Cross Chapter. forn i~, which was t ~ e fo re-runner of the Sons of the American Revolution. The fi rst regular tneetmg was called m the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, for August 2nd, 1876 . The original ~o stca rd was addressed to Adolphus Winn, July 29, 1876, and has been preserved and is now ~n the possession of William Watkin Winn of Oakl and, so n of the addressee, to whom we are tndebted for this souvenir. . 170 . . 171 . ED~ll'XD HOWARD CHILDRESS, Fairfield, Ill. (60298). ROBERT JOSEPH DOLAND, Webster Gro,·es, Mo. Additions to Membership Great-grandson of Isham Childress, private, N. C. Troops. (56121). Great"-grandson of Peter Doland, private, OLIVER ALDEN CHURCH, Batavia, N. Y. (60517) . N. J. l\Iili tia. There have been enrolled in the office of North Carolina, 5; Ohio, 20; Pennsylvania, 16; Great2-grandson of D11dley Lade/, private, Mass. Troops. ROBERT SOUTHARD DOTY, Thomaston, Ga. (Fla. Rhode Island, 2; South Carolina, 2; Tennessee, EDWARD WILLIAM COBERLY, Baltimore, Md. (59840). 60195). Great•-grandson of David Doty, Lieutenant the Registrar General from September 1, 3 and Wagon Master, Conn. Line. 1; Texas, 3; Utah, 1; Virginia, 21; West Vir­ Great -grandson of William McFarland, private, Penna. 1941 to December 1, 1941 , 217 new members ~1ilitia . WILLIAM CARROLL DUVAL, Cincinnati, Ohio (60695). distributed as follows: California, 10; Con­ ginia, 3; Wisconsin, 4. WILLIAM ABBITT COLEMAK, Alexandria, Va. (60561). Great2-grandson of Benjami11 Duvall, Sergt., Md. Troops. necticut, 6; District of Columbia, 13; Florida, Supplemental claims have been approved Great2-grandson of William Webb, private, Va. Troops. HOLMES EARL, New Orleans, La. (59562). Great3- from the following states: California, 1; Colo­ RI:SSELL GRISWOLD COLT, Bristol, R. I. (59086). grandson of Jolm I. Holmes, Corporal, N. J. Militia. 7; Georgia, 3; Illinois, 16; Indiana, 4; Ken­ Great•-grandson of William Bradford, Deputy Governor CHARLES COGGILL EGBERT, Niagara Falls, N. Y. tucky, 2; Louisiana, 2; Maryland, 4; Massa­ rado, 1; Connecticut, 2; District of Columbia, of R. I. (60522). Great2-grandson of William Muir, private, chusetts, 15; Michigan, 3; Minnesota, 4; 2; Florida, 4; Indiana, 1; Massachusetts, 16; GEORGE POWELL CONRAD, W. Hartford, Conn. N. Y. Troops. Mississippi, 2; Missouri, 1; Nebraska, 2; New Nebraska, 3; New J ersey, 3; New York, 24; (60386). Great3-grandson of Daniel Niven, Captain, WARREN ED\\'ARDS E!IILEY, Washington, D. C. Ohio. 1; Pennsylvania, 10. N. Y. Troops. (59869). Great2-grandson of William Edwards, took J ersey, 2; New Mexico, 3; New York, 40; ROSS KEELY COOK, N. J. (42 711). Supplemental. Oath of Allegiance, Penna. Great•-grandson of Joha11 Mathias Staudt, Sergeant, Pa. ROBERT PARK ERDMAN, Savannah, Ga. (Pa. 60656). 1Iilitia. Great'-grandson of Arrdreas Erdmatl, private, Penna. Records of 217 New Members and 67 Supplementals Approved and Enrolled RICHARD EARLE COTTON, :\1illedgev ille, Ga. (60332). Troops. Great3-grandson of Thomas Cotton, Jr ., private, Conn. ALBERT FRANKLIN ERNST, Omaha, Nebr. (60229). by the Registrar General from Septemher 1, 1941 to December 1, 1941. Troops. Great-grandson of Jolm Ross, private, N. C. Troops. ALTON HOUSE COWLES, Buffalo, N. Y. (60719). WILLIAJ\l COOPER BOWEN, Newport News, Va. HENRY RAGLAND EUBANK, Richmond, Va. (60557). CLINTON LINWOOD ALLEK. JR .• Farmington, Conn. Great2-grandson of Ebene:: cr Cowles, Patriot, l\.lember Great-grandson of Richard Eubank, Sergeant, Va. Line. (60388). Great•-grandson of Nathan Gallup, Lt. ( 607 52). Great•-grandson of Thomas Bowen, Lieuten­ of Committees, Conn. ant, Va. Troops. GEORGE EDWIN FAIRCHILD, Syracuse, N. Y. (60704). Colonel, Conn. Line. LAWRENCE ;\10RGAN COX, :-i'orfolk, Va. (60567). Great•-grandson of llfoses Fairchild, private, N. J. Mili­ HENRY WILLARD ALLEr\. Ridgefield, Conn. (60387). ALBERT HOS:\IER BOWKER, Cambridge, Mass. (D. C. Great3-grandson of Benjami11, Cox, private, N. C. Troops. 59875). Great•-grandson of Asa Whitcomb, Colonel, tia; great•-grandson of Joseph Copp, Musician and Drum Great2-grandson of Anthony ,1Ja.nvell, Lieutenant, N. Y. \\"ILLIA~I ROLAND COX, Xorfolk, \'a. (60568). Great"­ 2 Mass. Troops and on Com. of Safety. l\1ajor, Conn. Troops; great -grandson of Be"jami11 Troops. grandson of Benjamin Cox, supra. Hempstead, Corporal, Conn. Troops; great•-grandson of HAROLD ~IILTON BRADBURY, JR., Cambridge, Mass. WILLIA;\I PRESCOTT ALLEK, Bethesda, ).1d. (D. C. JOHN CORTLAND CRANDALL, New Woodstock, N. Y. 2 (60464). Great'-grandson of Moses Bradbury, Lieuten­ Joshua Hempstead, private, Conn. Troops; great -grand­ 59874). Great•-grandson of Robert Williamson, Colonel, (60703). Great'-grandson of David Crandall, private, son of William Holt, private, Conn. Militia. Ga. Troops; great'-grand -;on of John Conyers, Captain , ant, Mass. Troops. R. I. Troops; great2-grandson of Elias Coon, Lieutenant, CHARLES ALBERT BREECE, JR., Indianapolis, Ind. GEORGE MEADE FLANAGAN, New Britain, Conn. Ga. Troops. R. I. Troops: great!!-gra ndson of Ep!traim Towner, Sr., (59969). Great2-grandson of Constantine Mills, private, (Mass. 60454). Great '-grandson of Hendrick Lent, RUSSELL CHARLES AXNABAL, Batavia, K. Y. private, N. H. Militia. Corporal, N. Y. 1Iilitia. (60513). Great•-grandson of William Knapp, Minute Conn. Militia. RALPH CARL CRITTEXDEK, LeRoy, N. Y. (60518). EDMOND CORNELIUS BREENE, Oil City, Pa. (60658) . WALTER VICKERS FOUST, Pittsburgh, Pa. (60652). Man, N. Y. Great!!-grandson of Jolm Th~t)ing, Jr ., private, Mass. Great-grandson of Samuel Baker, Lieutenant and Cap­ Great3-grandson of Adam Foust, Sr., private, Penna. GEORGE MONTAGUE APPLEBY, Harrisburg. Pa. Troop~. tain, Penna. Troops. Troops. (60651) Great2-grandson of Thomas Cl11ggage, Captain. DA\'ID WATSON CRO~IBARGAR, Carterville, Ill. WARREN WEST FRANK, Jamestown, N. Y. (607 13). JUDSOK LEE BROUGHTON, Pavilion, N. Y. (6051 5). 2 Pa. Rangers. (60288). Great -grandoon of William Watson, Captain, Great3-grandson of Lawrence Frank, Sr., private, N. Y. Great~-grandson of Joh~t Broughton, Jr., private, Vt. N. ]. Militia. EDWARD PERRIN ATWATER, Batavia, N.Y. (60514). a Troops. Line. Great•-grandson of Christopher Peter Yates, Lt. Colonel RODERICK LAURENCE DANA, Parkersburg, W. Va. ROBERT SMILE\' BROVv'N, Pittsburgh, Pa. (60664). ROBERT SAMUEL FRIEND, Chicago, Ill. (60291). (55895). Great2..grandson of William Da11a, Captain, & Deputy QM General, N. Y. Troops. Great2-grandson of Abraham P. Lottw, private, '". Y. Great'-grandson of David Hays, took Oath of Allegiance, GERALD SELER BACKENSTOE, Emmaus, Pa. ~lass. Artillery. N.Y., 1777. )lilitia. SAMUEL FH.ANKLIN DARNIELLE, Minneapolis, Minn. (60655). Great•-grandson of Henry Kemmerer, En- WAYLAND H . BROWN, Minneapolis, Minn. (60433). HERMAK RICHARD FURR, Norfolk, Va. (60569) . (60435). Great2-grandson of Thomas Darnielle (Dar­ sign, Penna. Militia. Great3-grandson of Jorratltan. Brown, private, R. I. Great2 ·grandson of Euoch Furr, private, Va. Troops. PERRY LEVI BAILEY, Jackson, :\Iicb. (60133). Great"­ llall), private, Va. Troops. Troops. WILLIAl\1 W. GAJ\IBLE, JR., White Lake, Wise. (59238). grandson of Jonathan Ingalls, private, N. H. 1\Iilitia. EDWARD :\IAcl\liLLAN BUCK, Shaker Heights, Ohio DONALD FRANCIS DARRO\\", Honolulu, T. H. (N. l\I. Great'-grandson of Zebulon Bissell, private, Conn. 60628). Great•-grandson of Charles Patterson, Sergeant, CLARENCE I. BAKER, Indianapolis, Ind. (59971). (60690) . Great•-grandson of George Beaver, private Troops- taken prisoner. 2 :\lass. Troops. Great -grandson of Martin Bringman, private, Md. in Pennsyh·ania Troops. HEKRY CALHOUN GANS, Louisville, Ky. (60165). Et:GENE EMORY DAVIS, Xorthampton, Mass. (60469). Militia. GEORGE FREDERICK BURROWS, Cleveland, Ohio GreaF'-grandson of A~icholas Dorsey, Lieutenant, l\1d. Great-grandson of Davis, private, Mass. Troops; JOHN WILLIAl\1 BAKER, Indianapolis, Ind. (59972). (60676). Great2-grandson of Jonathan Buell, Sergeant, Josia!t Troops. great3 -grandson of Benjamin Gardner, private, Mass. Great3-grandson of J.1artin Bringman, private, ~ld. Conn. Troops. ROYAL LAURENCE GARD, Cincinnati, 0. (60679) . Jlfilitia. PETER STIRLING CARDOZO, Georgetown, Co nn. Troops; greaULgrandson of lthamar Pelton, private, Conn. Great•-grandson of Abner Gage, private, N. H. Line Troops, Commander of Privateers. PIERREPONT FRANCIS BARTOW, Woodbridge, N. J. (N. Y. 60709) . Great•-grandson of Benjamin /11e11dez and l\I inute ~1an. (S. C. 59893) . Great•-grandson of William Constable, Seixas, Lieutenant, N. Y. Artill. ]. RAY DAVIS, Cleveland, 0. (60683). Great"-grandson AR:'I!OLD SEARLE GARDKER, Lansdowne, Pa. l\Iajor, Va. Troops and Aide-de-camp. FRANCIS ELLIOTT CARLSON, Cambridge, l\Iass. of losep/t. Sherer, Captain, Penna. Associators. (0. 60680). Great3-grandson of Bernhard Gardner, Cap­ NATHANIEL BEAMON, JR., Korfolk, Va . (60566) . (60468). Great4 -grandson of Amos Gage, Major, N. H. CHARLES WRIGHT DA\'ISOK, Lynbrook, N. Y. tain, Pa. l\Iilitia. Great2-grandson of Joseph Prentis, :\!ember Va. House Troops. ( 60519) . Great3 -grandson of 111 oses Weeks (Wickes), BURDETTE GARRISON, Jacksonville, Fla. (60200). of Delegates and Privy Council. CLAUDE LELAND CARR, Batavia, N. Y. (605~6). Signed Association Test, N. Y., 1775. Great•-grandson of William Halbert, Lieutenant, Va. RICHARD LLOYD BERRY, JR., Garden City, N. Y. I. Great•-grandson of Eleazer Carr, Captain, R. Mihtl~: \\"ALTER IRVIN DEFFENBAUGH, Chicago, Ill. (60289). Line. (60708). Great•-grandson of Auris Ramson, private, JOHN W. CARTER, Jacksonville, Fla. (60197). Great_ Great3 -grandson of George Dieffebach, Ensign, Penna. GEORGE ;\IARSHALL GARY, Seward, Alaska (Calif. grandson of Peter Carter, private, Va. Troops; great..J, N.Y. Militia. Militia. 60548). Great•-grandson of Samuel Perrin, Captain, WESLEY STEELE BLOCK, JR., Douglaston, N. Y. grandson of Richard McKay, private, Va. Line. ) Conn. :\Iilitia. 2 WILLIAJ\1 MORTON DEY, Chapel Hill , N. C. (60419). (60504). Great-grandson of John Allen, Major, Va . WILLIAM MAXWELL CASE, Romeo, Mich. (6013 · HENRY LANDES GEH:\IAN, Souderton, Pa. (60662). Great2-grandson of Lewis Dey, private, N. J. Militia. Troops; commissioner of supplies; great2-grandson of Great•-grandson of Thomas Hollister, Ensign, Conn. Greaf!-grandson of Jo!tn. Landes, private, Penna. l\1ilitia. William Tandy, Sr., Signed Albemarle's "Declaration of Troops. t• \\'ILLIA~l HUGHES DILLER, JR., Springfield, Ill. KER1IIT YOUNG GEH;\1AN, Souderton, Pa. (60663) . 2 Independence," Va.; greal~-grandson of Anthony Bledsoe, HENRY C. CHASE, Riverside, Ill. (60287). GrMea - (60290). Great -grandson of Isaa c Diller, private, Great•-grandson of John Landes, supra. . ' M' te en. Colonel, Va. Militia. grandson of James Chase, private, Mass. mu ) Penna. Militia. 6 EDWIN S. GLENN, K. J. (42331). Supplementals. JOHN CHARLES BO::-IDURAXT, Hagerstown, Md. JOHN T. CHEDESTER, Washington, D. C. (6077 . WALLACE ERASTUS DOBBS, Rochester, N.Y. (60716). Great2-graudson of Timothy Thomas, private, Penna. (59843). Great•-grandson of Jl'illiam Jeurett Russell, Great3-grandson of H'ilUam Currence, private, Va. Troops, Great2-grandson of Elijah Alford, Jr., Corporal, Mass. Troops; great2 -grandson of James Glenn, private, Penna. private, N. C. Troops. killed by Indians. Troops. Troops.

. 172 - 173 IRA DOL'GLA MALLERY, Freeport, N. Y. (60520). IRA CLAREXCE PAINTER, \\'ausau, \\'isc. (59239). .\DA;\I JACOB GRAHAM, JR., Pittsburgh, Pa. (60661). EUGENE GILLESPIE KEL HEil\IER. ~ew York Great-grandson of Abel Belknap, Lieutenant, N. Y . Great-grandson of Hugh Scott, Private, Penna. 1\Iilitia. 3 Great•-grandson of Martin Reiley, private, Penna. ~Iilitia. (54594). Supplementals. Great -grandson of George Militia. WILLI.\!>! LEROY PALMER, Syracuse, N. Y. (60718). 3 BOWMAN GRAY, Winston-Salem, N. C. (60417). Great•• Gillespie, Officer, . C. Troops; great -grandson of IVil- DAVIS GOOD\VIN MARASPIN, Mass . (50593). Supp!e­ Great2-grandson of Comeli!4S Van Camp, II, private and grandson of Robert Lindsay, Member General Assembly, liam Edmondson, Lt. Colonel, Va. Troops. mentals. Great•-grandson of Jl'ewlon Can,.on, Captain Sergeant, X. Y. Troops; great•-grandson of Henry Die­ .. c. LEE KIRKWOOD, Ft. Worth, Tex. (5857;), Great'­ of ship from Md.; taken prisoner; great3-grandson of fwdorf, Captain, N. Y. Militia; great•-grandson of FRANCIS HEAD HACKER, Fla. (60184). Supple- grandson of Nathan Rawlings, private, Penna. 1\iilitia. Joseph Roberts, Marine on Ranger, N. H. Service; Ja cob Diefendorf, Captain, N. Y. Militia. 8 mentals. Great -g randson of Thomas Butler, ~Iajor, GEORGE FRANCIS K~OWLES, Rehoboth, Mass. great0-grandson of William Wentworth, private, N. H. ELL\' ZACHARIE PARKER, Boston, Mass. (60465). 2 2 S. C. Troops; great -grandson of Benjamin Bledsoe, (60459). Great -grandson of Robert Earl, Lieutenant Line. Great2-grandson of George Parker, Sr., private, R. I. private, S. C. Troops; great2-grandson of James Ray, and Captain, ;\lass. :\!ilitia. CHRISTIAl\ E:\IliiERICH JIIEAR , Baltimore, 1\fd. 1\Iilitia. private, Ga. Troops. SHELTON BAINBRIDGE LAMAR, Washington, D. C. (59841). Great'-grandson of James Owens, private, Md. CHAL:IIER ADDISON PEAIRS, JR., Mass. (58625). JOSEPH LOWRY HAMMOND, Alexandria, Va. (D. C. (59863). Great•-grandson of John Lamar, primte, S. c. Line. Supplementals. Great'-grandson of David Aile~~, private, 59870). Great•-grandson of John Rushing, Lieutenant, Militia. CRANDALL :\!ELVIN, Syracuse, l\. Y. (60717). Great•• Penna. :\Iilitia ; great'-grandson of lle11drick Banta, Ill, S. C. l\Iilitia. WILLIAM BRYANT LAMPREY, Quincy, 1\'Iass. (60458) . grandson of Samuel Wilcox, Captain, Mass. Troops; on Com. of Safety, Pa.; great3-grandson of Joh" Byers, RALPH BALLARD HAMMOND, Niagara Falls, N. Y. Great•-grandson of Jolm Lamprey, Signed Association great3-grandson of Jonatlr an Lawrence, Jr ., private, pri,·ate, Penna. 1\iilitia; great'-grandson of Andrew (60714). Great•-grandson of Stephe" Yeoman(s), Spy Test, N. H. 1776. 1\Iass. :\Iilitia; great'-grandson of Jonathan Lawrence, Byers, private, Penna. Militia; great'-grandson of Zach­ and private, N. Y. Troops. CHARLES AMSDEN LARRABEE, Niagara Falls, N. Y. Sr., private, )!ass. Militia ; great2-grandson of Isaac arialz Callaway, private, Va. Militia; great 1-grandson of RAUS McDILL HANSON, Nebr. (38514). Supplemen­ ( 60715). Great'-grandson of Return Holcomb, private, Lawrence, Corporal, Mass. Troops; great•-grandson of James Ellison~ Jr ., Indian spy from \"a. ; greatS-grandson tals. Great2-grandson of John Richey (Ritchie), private, Conn. Troops. George Crandall, private and spy, '· Y. Troops; great•• of Charles LeCompte, private, Va. l-Iilitia; great1-grand­ Penna. Troops. HUBBEL LATHROP, Conn. (47232). Supplemental. grandson of Samuel Crandall, Lieutenant, N. Y. Militia; son of BenjamhJ J.1arsh.all 1 private, Va. l\Iililia ; great:;­ 2 DONALD LUCIAN HARBAUGH, Cleveland, 0. (60686). Great -grandson of Arunah Lathrop, pri\'ate, Conn. great3-grand;on of David Page, Delegate to Constitutional grandson of James Ramsey, Court Martial Man from Great•-grandson of Christopher Morgan, Captain, Conn. Troops. Convention from N. H.; grcat•-grandson of Daniel Parke, Pa.; great>-grandson of Jolm Sharp, pri\'ate, Penna. 1\Iilitia. CHARLES BERTUS LAUREN, Bronxville, X. Y. (60506) . Sergeant, Conn. Troops; great'-grandson of Nathaniel Militia. 3 BRISTOW HARDIN, Norfolk, Va. (60570). Great • Great•-grandson of Edward Bagley, pri\·ate, N. Y. Cogswell, Ensign in Train Band, Conn.; great'-grandson GEORGE HERBERT LEWIS PEET, E. Greenwich, R. I. grandson of Benjamin Hardin, Jr., private, N. C. Troops. Militia. of George Ranney, Committeeman, Conn. (59085). Great2-grandson of Richard Peet, Minute l-Ian, FELIX FAIRCHILD HARDIN, Norfolk, Va. (60558). CHARLES HENRY LAWRENCE, Long Beach, Calii. McDONALD :\IILLER, D. C. (5 7055). Supplemental. Conn. Same as 605 70 supra. (60602). Great-grandson of Michael McCarthy, private, 2 Great -g randson of James Jlliller, private, Va. Troops. HERBERT BEXJA>IIN PEIRCE, New York, N. '\.'. FRANK E. HARTMAN, Highland Park, Ill. (60292). Penna. Troops. HARRY LEWIS 1\IILLNER, l-Iorganton, N. C. (D. C. 2 Jeretlwziel Peirce, 2 (:\lass. 60461 ). Great -grandson of Great -grandson of Isaac Pridham, private, N. H. Troops. HARRY R. LEBKICHER, Chicago, Ill. (60293). Great'­ 59865). Great-grandson of Alexander Ilfilletter, Drum­ private, MaS>. ::IIilitia. ROSWELL FRANCIS HATCH, Conn. (54744). Supple­ grandson of Michael Lebkicher, private, Penna. Troops. mer, N. Y. Troops. DA\'ID PE~DER, Norfolk, Va. (60560). Great"-gra nd­ mental. Great'-grandson of Ezekiel Robinson, private, CAMERON MORSE LEE, Newark, N.]. (6072i). Great3- CHARLE FREDRICK l-Ill\TURX, Lewisburg, Tenn. son of David Wallace, Lieutenant, Va. Line. )!ass. Troops. grandson of Daniel Olmsted, private, Conn. ~Iilitia. (57621). Great2-grandson of Jacob Minthom (Mint11m), GASTOX LE\\'I PE DER, Norfolk, \'a. (60562). HENRY l\IITCHELL HAVEMEYER, Camden, S. C. RUSSELL EUGENE LENGS, Ravenna, 0. (60685) . private, l\. ]. )Iilitia. Great2-grandson o! Jolm Pender, N. C. Recognized (N. Y. 60505). Great3-grandson of JosePI• Stewart, Great•-grandson of Jacob Bower, private, :\Id. and Pa. THOMAS VAl:GHAN MORRO\\', Cincinnati, 0. (60225). private, Conn . 1\Jilitia. Patriot. Troops. Great3-grandson of Henry Pentty, private, S. C. Troops. ARTHUR ROY HEISE, Calif. (57833). Supplemental. RAY PETER LICHTENWALNER, Rockford. Ill. (60300). FREDERICK \\'ILLIAl\1 PENNOYER, 3RD, Boston, EDWARD MARSHALL KOSS MURRAY, Quogue, N. Y. Great2-grandson of Peter Evans, Jr., on Com. of Inspec­ Great'-grandson of Jolm Lichtenwal,.er (Lichtenwalter), Mass. (D. C. 59867). Great•-grandson of Jo11atlzan (60507). Great'-grandso n of James H!4bbs, Corporal, tion, Vt. ll, Lieutenant, Penna. l\iilitia. Coa•pland, Captain, Penna. Navy. N. Y. Troops. JOHN JA:\!E PERSHING, Portsmouth, Ohio (60693). l\IARK OWEN HELLER, Trumbauersville, Pa. (60657). JULIUS MAX SCHATT~1AN LOWE, Long Beach, Calif. ROBERT HA~IILTON KOS MURRAY, Quogue, N. Y. Great3-grandson of Joha.w Michael H eller, Lieutenant, (60603). Great•-grandson of Johatmis Low, private, Great '-grandson of Frederic/• Pershing, Frontier Ranger (60508). Same as 60507 supra. Penna. 1\Iilitia. N. Y. Troops and igned Association Test 'i6. in Penna. THOMAS MARTINDALE MYERS, Dayton, 0. (60677). SQUIRE BENJAIIIIN HELM, Springfield, Ill. (60299). EDGAR GROVER LUDTKE, JR., New Orleans, La. HE:\'R\' ADOLPH PETTER II, N'ew Ha,·en, Conn. Great2-grandson of Isham Childress (Childers), private, (59561). Great"-grandson of Hugh Alexander, Delegate Great•-grandson of James A. Jllartittdale, Lieutenant, (60510). Great1-grandson of Thomas Martin, private, S. C. Troops. ~. C. Troops. to Constitutional Convention and Member Pa. Assembly. Va . Light Dragoons. GEORGE WATTS HILL, Durham, N. C. (60420). CLARENCE HERVEY LUNT, Wenham, :\1ass. (60460) . WILLIAM THOl\.I NEFF, Norfolk, Va. (60563). Great'­ ROBERT HUNTER PIERSON, Alexandria, La. (D. C. Great•-grandson of Bisl10p Dudley, on Com. of Safety, Great'-g randson of Richard Obear, Mate on ship Resource grandson of Amose Glover, Drummer and Fifer, Dela. 60777). Great•-grandson of Benjamin Kitchen, Captain, Troops. ~-c. from Mass. \ 'a. Troops. SHERMAN HAWLEY HILL, Elmira, N. Y. (60521). \\'ALTER JAY !\ELLIS, Niagara Falls, N. Y. (60524) . CHARLES SCHOLEY PITCHER, Staunton, Va. (S. C. WALTER McCULLOH, Niagara Falls, X. Y. (60523). 3 Great!Lgrandson of William Furman, ergeant, N. J. Great -grandson of Tillabee Borthreick ( Bortlzrick), 59892). Great•-grandson of Jolm Whitaker, Colonel , Great-grandson of Jolm IlfcCulloh, ll, )!ajor, Penna. private, Mass. Troops. ;\iilitia; great'-grandson of Beriah Pratt, private, liiass. Militia. N. C. :\Iilitia. Troops; great•-grandson of Peter Hallock, Jr., signed ROBERT LESLIE NICHOLS, Medford, Mass. (60455). ABNER S. POPE, Norfolk, Va. (60572). Great-grandson ARCHIE. MITCHELL :\IcDOWELL, Belen, N. ~I. Association Pledge, N. Y., 1775. Great•-grandson of Timothy Nichols, private, N. H. of Joseph Pope, private, Va. Line. (60626). Great'-grandson of Michael Rader, Sr., Major, EARLE FLOYD HITES, Ind. (56678). Supplemental. Troops and Signed Association Test. CHARLES FREDRICK PREHN, Wausau, Wise. (59236). Va. Troops. Great•-grandson of Walter Watson, private, )1d. Line. WALTER SPURGEON NOLD, Minneapolis, Minn. Great1-grandson of J01wtlzall Warre,., Captain, Vt. Troops. HAROLD CHAUNCEY HOPKINS, Cleveland Heights, HORACE RICHARD McDOWELL, Albuquerque, N. )I. (60436). Great3-grandson of Henry Oberholtzer, pri­ FRANCIS ANDREW PRESTON, Cleveland, 0. (60684). Ohio (60689). Great•-grandson of Stephen Jlopki11s, (60627) . Same as 60626 supra. vate, Penna. l\Ii!itia. Great2-grandson of Samuel Preston, Ensign, N. ]. Militia. private, Vt. Troops. OLLIE ROSCOE McGUIRE, Arlington, \'a. (D. C. SA:\IUEL BAILEY NORTON, Edgartown, Mass. (60456). (HOWARD) PETER REED, Shaker Heights, 0. (60682). LINN DE ALTON HOPKINS, Edmeston, N. Y. (Ohio 59864). Great'-grandson of John McGuire, Captain, Great'-grandson of Peter Norton, on Com. of Safety, Great'-grandson of Jacob Reed, Captain, Va. Militia. 60688). Great'-grandson of Stephe~~ Hopki11s, supra. Va. Troops. :I lass. RICHARD LLOYD REED, Henry, Ill. (60295). Great'­ ROBERT MAITLAND HOWE, Glenbrook, Conn. (60389). JEROME FRANCIS McKENZIE, Panama, C. Z. (Ky. CLARENCE Bl:ZBY OGDE:\', Elizabeth, N. J. (60728). grandson of Joh" Van Vleit, Major, N. J. Militia. Great2-grandson of Andre-.u Ki/f, private, N. Y. Troops. 60164). Great'-grandson of Datziel J!cMillen, Ser- Great•-grandson of John Halsey, private, N. J. Militia. WILLIA:\I l-IARCUS REED, Harrisburg, Pa. (60275). FRANK SCOTT HOWELL, JR., Washington, D. C. geant, Md. Troops. ALFRED PHILIP OPPENHEIM, Great Neck, N. Y. Great3-grandson of A11drew Reed, Captain, Pa. Troops; (59871). Great•-grandson of Theophilus Howell, pri­ (60706). Great'-grandson of Abraham Alexander, Sr., GEORGE MOFFAT :\Ic:\IILLAN, Miami Beach, Fla. great'-grandson of Robert Callendar, Colonel, Penna. vate, N. Y. :\Iilitia. Lieutenant. S. C. Troops. (60198). Great•-grandson of Tavemer Beale, Jr., Lieu­ Militia; great"-grandson of Frederick Watts, Brig.-Gen­ ISAAC LAMONT HUGHES, JR., Harrisburg, Pa. (60654). Jl'STIN SABLE OPPENHEni, Great Neck, N. Y. 4 tenant, Va. Troops. eral, Penna. ~Iilitia; great -grandson of Jolm. Wunderlich, Great•-grandson of Patrick McGlogan, private, Penna. (60509). Same as 60706 supra. private, Penna. Militia; great'-grandson of Ludwig CHARLES KLINE i\IcNEIL, Chicago, Ill. (60826). :\Iilitia. GEORGE WADSWORTH OWEN, Mandarin, Fla. retter, prh·ate, Penna. l\li1itia ; great:!-grandson of Great2-grandson of Thomas JJ!cNeill, Sergt., N. H. WILLIAIII GUY HUMPHREY, Greenwood, )!iss. (58255). (60196). Great'-grandson of Ebenezer Oww, private, Joltaull eS retter, private, Penna. l\1ilitia. 3 Troops. Great -grandson of Ezekiel Humphrey, Representative :l!ass. Troops. \\'ILLIA:\1 HAR\'EY REEVE, Cleveland, Ohio (60694). in Conn. Assembly in 1777. EGBERT WATSON :\IAGRl:DER, Norfolk, \·a. (6057 1 ~· Hl' BERT ESTERLY PAGE, Chicago, Ill. (60286). 5 Great ~-gra ndso n of Ebenezer Fis!t, private in Conn. LEROY JONES, Rosedale, Miss. (58254), Great•-grand­ Great-grandson of James Magntder, Jr., took Patriot Great-grandson of Joseph Page, Sergeant, Conn. Troops. Troops. son of .llichael JlcGuire, Jr., Captain, )!d. Troops. Oath, Md. . 175 174. JAMES KINSMAN RE:I!ICK, San Diego, Calif. (60550). ELMER WILEY SILVER, Flushing, N. Y. (607ll). ROBERT LAW WEED, Miami, Fla. (60804). Great•• LEE ADRAIN WHITNEY, Rochester, N. Y. (60702). Great2-grandson of ]antes Remick, private, }.lass. Troops. Great•-grandson of James A11ders011, Captain, :::-<. J. grandson of John Craig, Lieutenant, Penna. Troops. Great'-grandson of John Fuller, private, N. H. Troops. Militia; great•-grandson of Kem1eth Hankinson, Captain, JOHN AUSTIN REYNOLDS, Lincoln, Nebr. (60230). JAMES C. WEIDER, Manhasset, N. Y. (60712). Great­ VINCENT JOSEPH WILSON, JR., Cleveland Heights, 0. N. ]. Militia. Great•-grandson of Job Austi11, Sergeant, N. Y. )1ilitia; grandson of Simon Newcomb, private, N. Y. Troops. (60692). Great•-grandson of William Wilson, private, FRANCIS SILVER, 5TH, Martinsburg, W. Va. (55893). great'-grandson of Henry Slaso11 (Slasson), Captain, WILLIAM ARCHIE WELDIN, Pittsburgh, Pa. (60653). Pennsylvania Troops. N. Y. Minute 1\Ien; great4-grandson of William Sa11ford, Great3-grandson of Francis Silver, Sr., PrivateJ Penna. Great2-grandson of George Weldin, private, Penna. WILLIAM EASTON WILSON, Shaker Heights, 0. (60691). private, N. J. Militia. ~filitia. Troops; great3-grandson of Thomas Johnson, private, Same as 60692 supra. ALEXANDER DODSON RHEA, III, Ft. Worth, Tex. GRAY SILVER, JR., Martinsburg, W.Va. (55892). Same Penna. Troops. (58574). Grcat•-grandson of Joseph Rhea, Chaplain, as 55893 supra. ROBERT BOND WHITACRE, White Bear Lake, lllinn. AYTCHMONDE PERRIN WOODSON, Wausau, \Vise. 2 Va. or :\Id. Troops. JOSHUA HA:\1NER SLAUGHTER, JR., Raleigh, :::-<. C. (60434). Great•-grandson of Thomas Wood, II, private, (5923 7). Great -grandson of Jolm H orris, Member FREDERICK CLI -TON RICE, Atlanta, Ga. (60331). (60418). Great'-grandson of Robert Slaughter II, Colo­ Mass. Line. Com. of Safety. Great'-grandson of Squire Mur~ro, private, Conn. :\Iilitia. nel , Va. Line. BYRON TOLSON WHITE, Downey, Calif. (60604). ALEXANDER CONTEE WORTHINGTON, Berkeley, WALTER CARROLL RIPLEY, Oak Bluffs, Mass. (60642). CHARLES HENRY SLAYl\IAN, JR., Highland Park Great'-grandson of Simeon Spaulding, Colonel, Mass. Calif. (60608). Great2-grandson of Thomas Co11tee, 4 Great•-grandson of Joseph Ripley, private, Mass. Troops. Mich. (60134). Great -grandson of Isaac Cox, Colon~!: Militia and Chairman, Com. of Safety. Signed Declaration of Freemen, Md.; Major, Md. Militia. Penna. Militia. WILFRED JOHN ROBBINS, Chicago, Ill. (60294). LAWRENCE WHITEHURST, Norfolk, Ya. (60751). EDWARD HUDSON YOUNG, Durham, N. C. (60421). CARL GUILFORD SMITH, Watertown, J\Iass. (60466) . Great3-grandson of Solomau Robbius, private, l\Iass. Great•-grandson of Joshua Whitehurst, Captain, Va. Great'-grandson of Morgan Young, Wagonmaster, N. J. Great'-grandson of Hezekiah Smith, Major, Mass. :\Iilitia Minutemen. 1\Iilitia. Troops. and Member Provincial Congress; great2-grandson of GORDON ROBERTSON, Asheville, N. C. (Va. 60565). David Smit/1, private, )!ass. Troops. Great2-grandson of Reube" Lindsay, Colonel, Va. Troops. EDGAR GABE SJIIITH, Hagerstown, Md. (59842) . JAMES ALLEN ROBINSON, Quincy, :\lass. (60457). Great•-grandson of Peter Spri11ger, private, DeJa. :\lilitia. Great4-grandson of Jabez Tarr, private, Mass. Troops. GEORGE LEONARD S:lliTH, Washington, D. C. (59872) . llu ~rmnr i am LEONARD BURFORD ROCKE, Norfolk, Va. (60573). Great•-grandson of Jeremiah Dow, Captain, N. H. Troops. Great•-grandson of Jolm Lyttch, private, Va. Troops. LLOYD ELJIIER STEELE, Yreka, Calif. (60549). Great'­ Henry Fenimore Baker WILLIAM LAWRENCE ROCKE, Norfolk, Va. (60574). grandson of Thomas Abbey, Captain, Conn. TrOO!)S. Same as 60573 supra. ROBERT BRECKINRIDGE STEELE, Great Neck, N. Y. 1859-1941 LINN LEWIS ROEBUCK, i\Iarion, 0. (60678). Great'­ (60512). Great8-grandson of Joseph Cabell, Colonel, grandson of William Roebuck, private, Va. Troops. Va. Militia and :\!ember, House of Delegates. EDWIN BUTLER ROLLINS, Somerville, ~lass. (60463). Past President General, 1935 RICHARD GRAHAM STEVENSON, Santa Cruz, Calif. Great-grandson of Elijah Rollins, private, N. H. Troops. (60601). Great2-grandson of Jonadad Sheppard, Lieu­ JOHN RUFFALO, JR., Youngstown, 0. (60681). Great•• tenant and Captain, N. J. Troops. With deep grief we record the passing of tion, a few years prior to his election as Presi­ grandson of Bradstreet Spafford, Sr., Lieutenant, N. H. PRICE SUDDERTH, Buford, Ga. (60333). Great0-grand­ one of our most beloved Compatriots, Past dent General of the National Society, and Troops; great•-grandson of Eleazer Taft, private, Mass. son of Edward Jackson, private, S. C. Militia. President General, Henry Fenimore Baker, Troops. served many terms as a member of the Na­ THOilfAS EDWARD SWARTZLANDER, Pittsburgh, Pa. JAli-IES BINFORD SADLER, Norfolk, Va. (60575). who was taken from us November 6, 1941. tional Executive Committee and as Chairman (60665). Great•-grandson of Conrad S-wart:la•tdcr, pri­ Few of our prominent compatriots carried Great'-grandson of Charles Gardner Tra fton, private, vate, Penna. Troops. of many of the Society's ational Committees Mass. Troops. GEORGE EDWARD TARBOX, JR., Colo. (50000). Sup- the love and admiration of the members of from time to time. FRA KLIN A:\IBROSE SALISBURY, Santa :\Ionica, plemental. Great'-grandson of Zebadia/1 Prall, Jr., the Society generally, as well as that of all who Past President General Baker was the first Calif. (Ill. 60296). Great'-grandson of Epenetus Webb, private, :Mass. Troops. Sergeant, Conn. )!ilitia. had ever served with him, either in business, Chairman of the National Headquarters Com­ JIIAURICE AVERY TEED. Jetmore, Kans. (Calif. 60609). friendship or patriotic work, as did Past Presi­ DOUW LEE SANDERS, Rochester, N. Y. (60701) . Great2-grandson of ZPplraniah Teed, private. :::-<. Y. mittee of the Society, charged with the duty Great•-grandson of Philip l "a11 Rensselaer, Lieut. Colonel, Troops. dent General Baker, and his going is a real of raising the funds with which to purchase N. Y. Troops. WILLIAJII COLLINS TE::-<::-'· candidate for Governor on the Republican children hold a memory of his beloved con­ Great2-grandson of George Shepard, Sr., pri,·ate. Conn. 60467). Great2-grandson of Gamaliel _lfarr!wnl, Cor­ Militia. poral, :\lass. Troops. ticket; under Governor Goldsborough he was cern for them which will be a torch held high LEMUEL CORNICK SHEPHERD, JR., Quantico, \'a. \VrLLIAJII CECIL \\"ATSOX, )!iami, Fla. (60 19~). chairman of the Maryland Tax Commission. for their emulation and inspiration. (60564). Great'-grandson of Thomas West, Sr., Cus­ Great'-grandson of Thomas Brock, Corporal, \"!. :\lilitJa. Mr. Baker was also a President of the Balti­ The privilege of his friendship will be a treas­ todian of Records, Va. illAR HALL BARTLEY WEAVERLING. Huntin~ton, more Association of Commerce and held many ured memory for all who knew him. JAMES M. SHERWIN, Erie, Pa. (60274). Great'-grand­ - W. Va. (D. C. 59873). Great'-grandson of Johtt Peter other positions of importance and trust during The National Society was represented at son of Daniel S!terwiu, private, 1\Iass. Troops; great2- Weaverling, Sergeant, X. J. Troops. grandson of James l\Ioorhead, Captain, Penna. Troops; JAMES McBRIDE WEBB, Norfolk, Va. (60559). Great­ his busy and useful life. his funeral by the presence of several National great2-grandson of Joseplt Young, Lieutenant, Penna. grandson of Jeptha Atherton, Lieut. Colonel, X C. Mr. Baker was President of the Maryland officers and a wreath among the many floral Troops. Troops. State Society, Sons of the American Revolu- tributes. - 176. . 177. Officers of State Societies ALABAMA ILLINOI5--Conllnued lJn iltmnriam President, FILES CRENSHAW, 1004 First Nat'! Bank Registrar, CECIL R. BoMAN, 417 No. Oak Park Ave., Bldg., Montgomery. Oak Park. Secretary-Treasurer-Registrar, GEORGE H. JaNES ]R THEODORE W. ADAMS , Rhode Island, October II, 1941 INDIANA WILLIAM C. ALEXANDER, Colorado, October 7, 1941 % Regis. of Chancery, Montgomery, Ala. ' ., ARIZONA President, ]. HENRY V. SaMES, 1827 East 59th Street, HARVARD M. ARMSTRONG, Maine, September 9, 1941 Indianapolis. CLYDE S. ATCHISON , Pennsylvania, November 21, 1941 President, G. MONTAGUE BuTLER, University of FREDERICK H. BABCOCK, New YorK, August 31, 1941 Arizona, Tucson. Secretary-Treasurer, CLARENCE A. CooK, 305 Mer­ HENRY F. BAKER, Maryland, Past President General, November 6, 1941 Secretary-Treasurer, FRANK C. KELTON, 412 East 4th chants Bank Bldg., Indianapolis. SAMUEL H. BEACH, New York, November, 1940 Street, Tucson. Registrar, NEWTON H. KEISTER, P. 0. Box 186, Franklin. CHARLES G. BEADENKOPF, Delaware, November, 1941 ARKANSAS CHARLES D. BEcKWITH , New York, October 10, 1941 President, DR. CECIL H. DICKERSON, Conway. IOWA Lours L. BLAUVELT, New Jersey, November I, 1941 Secr~tary, MASON E. MITCHELL, Conway. Preside'!t_, DR. J, A. GooDRICH, 4018 Kingman Blvd~ CHARLES M. BRYAN, Tennessee, October 28, 1941 Regutrar, ROBERT W. MosLEY, Conway. Des Moines. HENRY BuKER, Rhode Island, September 29, 1941 Treasurer, EDWARD 0. MITCHELL, Conway. Secretary, EDWIN P. TINKHAM, 417 N. 18th St., ARTHUR S. CAMPBELL, Maine, September 20, 1941 Fort Dodge. WILLIAM H. CARTER, II, District of Columbia, May 17, 1941 CALIFORNIA Treasurer, L. C. TILDEN, Ames. ]AMES H . CLAGG, Massachusetts, November 22, 1941 President, E. HuBERT STEELE, 3286 Kempton Ave Registrar, DR. T. B. THROCKMORTON, 919 45th St., Des GEORGE K. CLARKE, Massachusetts, October 9, 1941 Oakland. ·• Moines. BENJAMIN L. CoE, Connecticut, September 9, 1941 Secretary-.Retistrar, CHARLES E. HANCOCK, 327 War WILFORD E. CoLLINs, Ohio, September 15, 1941 Memonal Bldg., San Francisco. KANSAS HARRY CooPE, District of Columbia, November 2, 1941 Treasur~r, HARRY E. MARSHALL, 104 Olive St., San President, WILLIAM A. BtBY, National Reserve Bldg., RussELL M. CoRYELL, New York, October 16, 1941 FranciSco. Topeka. CLARENCE A. CoTTON, Rhode Island, August I, 1941 COLORADO Secretruy, RosWELL E. FARLEY, 411 Nat'! Reserve ALBERT V. CROOKSTON, Pennsylvania, September 2, 1941 President, SPENCER COLE, 1009 U.S. Nat!. Bank Bldg. Bldg., Topeka. WILLIAM B. DEARBORN, California, September 7, 1941 Denver. ' Treanuer, WILLIAM MACFERRt.N, State Savings Bank, HERBERT M. DULEY, Massachusetts, December 1, 1941 Secr~lary, R. EWING STIFFLER, 818 12th St. Denver. Topeka. CHARLES C. EvERETT, California, September 3, 1941 Recutrar, EDWARD W. MILLIGAN, 3109 E. Warren Recistrar, JoE NtcKELL, Central Bldg., Topeka. HARRY T. EWING, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1941 Avenue, Denver. KENTUCKY MosEs W. FAITOUTE, New Jersey, August 27, 1941 Treasurer, DwtGHT C. MEIGS, 2570 Dexter Street, President, HARRY V. DAVIS ]R. 304 M Brown Bldg JoHN w. FARRINGTON, Massachusetts, July 5, 1941 Denver. Louisvllle. ' ' · ., WILLIAM H. FIELD, SR., Ohio, September I, 1941 CONNECTICUT Secretary-Treasurer, DowNEY M. GRAY 315 Guthrie ELLIS J. FINCH, New York, November 7, 1941 President, ]AllES VAN A. SHIELDS, Ridgefield. Street, Louisville. ' ]AMES P. FISKE, New York, October 24, 1941 Secretary, HAROLD M. HtNE, 159 N. Beacon Street, Regfstrar, GEORCit W. HuBLEY, Norton Bldg., Louis­ ELMER E. Foss, California, November 10, 1941 Hartford. VIlle. ANSON P. FYLER, Connecticut, September 19 , 1941 Treasurer, H. H. PRITCHARD, P. 0. Box 80S Bridge- CHARLES W. GETMAN , New York, October 19 , 1941 port. • LOUISIANA President, ARTHUR A. DE LA HoussAYE, 710 Masonic J STEWART GIBSON, New Jersey, June 20, 1941 Retistrru, ARTHUR ADAMS, State Library, Hartford. WtLSON L GtLL Massachusetts, September 12 , 1941 Temple, New Orleans. SAMUEL B·. GoucHER, Pennsylvania, November I, 1941 DELAWARE Secretary, ARCHER G. VANDENBURGH, 730 Gravier ALFRED W. GRAY, New York, August 16, 1941 Presi_de".t, JosEPH L. PYLE, 311 Industrial Trust Bldg., Street, New Orleans. GALEN HAtN Pennsylvania, September 29, 1941 W1lmmgton. Treasurer, GEORCE A. TREADWELL, 919 Union Indem· FRANK 0. H~LL, New York, October 18, 1941 Secretary-Treasurer, HERBERT H. WARD ]R Delaware njty Bld~t .. New Orleans. ALBERT E. HATCH, Maryland, August 29, 1941 T~ust Bldg., Wilmington. ' ., Registrar, WILLIAM M. GAUSE, United Fruit Bldg., GEORGE 111. HoAK , New York, August 17, 1941 Rec•~tr"!, GEORGE H. MAY, 1205 Delaware Ave. New Orleans. W•lm•ngton. ' GARRET A. HoBART, New Jersey, September 29, 1941 MAINE RoBERT C. HOGAN, Maryland, July 2 7, 1941 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EDWARD E. HoLLAND, Virginia, October 23, 1941 President, WADE H. ELLIS, 1440 Mass. Avenue. Prps~~t~=~d.WILLIAM D. VEAZIE , 34 Tremont Street, ALANSON B. HouGHTON, New York, September 16, 1941 Secretary, BENJAMIN D. HILL, ]R., 2219 California ALBERT A. HuDsoN, New Jersey, October 29, 1941 Street, N . W. Secr~tary-TreasNrtr, RoY A. EvANS, Kennebunk. Regsstrru, CLARENCE E. EATON, 849 Congress Street, LOREN E. h. Pueblo Chapter, Pueblo--Preside11t, H. Elwyn Davis, Secretary, CHAUNCEY P. OVERFIELD, Dooly Bldg., Salt Ua~ ~~~~~~ay; Secretary, Orion G. Pope, 212 Ceo- President, HoN. HARRY L. PATTON, Clovis. Lake City. INDIANA SOCIETY Secretary, ERNEST W. HALL, 210 S. High Street, TreaSflrer, HowARD C. MEANS, Dooly Bldg., Salt Lake CONNECTICUT SOCIETY John Morton Chapter, Terre Haute-President Frank Albuquerque. L. Richart, 419 South 17th Street; Secretary' A R Treasurer, ORVIL A. MATSON, Albuquerque. City. Gen. David Humphreys Branch, No. I New Haven­ Registrar, PERRY W. JENKINS, 40 Virginia Street, Salt President, M. Grant Blakeslee, 58' Waverly St.; Markle, P.O. Box 506. ' · · Registrar, GEORGE S. KLOCK, Stern Bldg., Albuquer­ Patrick Henry Chapter, New Castle-President, Paul que. Lake City. ~~~;:;~ry-Treasurer, Frank A. Corbin, 185 Church VERMONT R. Benson; Secretary, Clarence H. Smith 614 South NEW YORK President, HARRY B. DICKENSON, SL Albans. Captain John Couch Branch, No. 2, Meriden-Presi­ 14th Street. ' Pry~~k~t, RICHARD V. GOODWIN, Hotel Plaza, New Secretary, WELLINGTON E. AIKEN, 52 N. Prospect dent, L. Morelle Cooke, Wallingford, Secretary Wm. Anthony Wayne Chapter, Fort Wayne-Preside11t Street, Burlington. ]. Wilcox, I 08 Hillcrest Terrace. ' James H. Haberly, 406 Medical Arts Bldg.; Secre: tary-Treasurer. - Se~~~k?' CHARLES A. DUBOIS, Hotel Plaza, New Treasurer, CLARENCE L. SMITH, Burlington. Gen. Silliman Branch, No. 3, Bridgeport-President Registrar, H. S. HoWARD, Burlington. C. Linfield Stiles, 1369 Wood Avenue; Secretary; George Rogers Clark Chapter, Vincennes-President Treasurer, REXFORD CREWE, Hotel Plaza New York. VIRGINIA Harold C. Mulford, RFD No. I. Byron R. Lewis, Box 421, Bridgeport, Ill.; Secretary: Registrar, IRVING E. CHASE, Hotel Plaza', New York. President, HARRISON J. PRICE, 3605 Brook Rd., Gen. lsrael Putnam Branch, No. 4, Norwich-Presi~ Treasurer, - South Bend Chapter, South Bend-President, John B. NORTH CAROLINA Richmond. dent, E. Allen Bidwell, 17 Bliss Place· Secretary­ Secretary, W. MAc. }ONES, P. 0. Box 344, Richmond. Treasurer, Earle M. Wood, Taftville. ' Campbell, 903 S. Main Street; Secretary-Treamrer, President, M"DANIEL LEWIS, Greensboro. Registrar, }AMISON E. FANT, 1906 Hanover Ave., Norwalk Branch, No. 5, Norwalk-President Anson F Howard Denbo, 1448 Sunnymede Avenue. Secretary-Regutrar-Treasurer, C. G. WILLARD, P. 0. Richmond. Keeler, 43 Day Street; Secretary, Howard W. Gor: Thomas Mason Chapter, Crawfordsville-President Box 405, Raleigh. Treasurer, E. W. NICHOLS, 310 Augusta Avenue, ham, 4 Elizabeth Street. Harley T. Ristine; Secretary-Treasurer Clifford v' NORTH DAKOTA Richmond. Nathan Hale Branch, No. 6, New London-President Peterson, 110 W. Jefferson St. ' · President, MAURICE E. McCURDY, Fargo. WASHINGTON George W. Sisson, 290 Crystal Ave., New London;' IOWA SOCIETY Secretary, RuDY COLE, Fargo. President, LEAVENWORTH KERSHAW, 410 N. I St., Secretary, Perc1val C. Woodruff. Washington Chapter, Ames- President, Lowell C. Tall­ Treasurer, WILLIAM C. MAcFADDEN 423 8th Street, Tacoma. Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth Branch, No. 7 Hartford­ man, 821 Grand Avenue; Secretary, Harvey Taylor, South, Fargo. ' Secretary, WILLIAM H. HoRSLEY, 605 Union St., President, William H. Wiley, 236 No. Quaker Lane, 1006 Lmcoln Way. Ben Franklin Chapter, Des Moines-President, Don­ OHIO Seattle. West Hartford; Secretary, Reinold M. Parker, 5 Registrar, WALTER B. BEALS, Supreme Court, Olympia. Brenway Dr., W. Hfd. ald G. Allen, 1342 39th Street; Secretary William Pr¥~1::;;~ EDGAR L. LATHAM, 1075 Lincoln Ave., WEST VIRGINIA Col. Elisha Sheldon Branch, No. 8, Salisbury-Secre­ M. Baker, 4200 Harwood Drive. ' President, GEORGE W. TAVENNER, }R., Box 590, tary, Malcolm D. Rudd, Lakeville. John Marshall Chapter, Sioux City-President, Albert Secretary-Registrar, WILLIAM M. PETTIT, 846 N. Broad­ C. Wakefield, 809 9th St.; Secretary-Treasurer Wil- way, Dayton. Parkersburg. Chaplain Eb~nezer Baldwin Branch, No. 9, Dan­ Secretary, DR. JosEPH M. WATERMAN, Parkersburg. bury-Prendent, George L. Rockwell, Ridgefield; liam T. Kiepura, 1606 Silver St. ' Treasurer, ARTHUR L. MoLER, Fifth-Third Union L~xington Chapter, Keokuk-President, Frank B. 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HARTMAN , 1874 North 40th St., G~eenwich; Secretary, William E. Finch, Jr., Green: Milwaukee. w1ch Avenue. Treasurer, M. C. Hanna, Vine Street, Apt. No. 3. President, ]OHN H. HENDRICKSON, 2821 S. W. Upper KANSAS SOCIETY Drive, Portland. WYOMING FLORIDA SOCIETY Secretary, KENNETH A. LoucKs, 811 S. Washington President, DR. H. H. HoRTON, 309 South 3rd Avenue, Miami Chapter, Miami-President, Benjamin I. Thomas Jefferson Chapter, Topeka-President B F St., Portland. Laramie. Powell, 183 S.E. 14th Street; Secretary-Treasurer, E. Marsh, 1500 Jewell St.; Secretary Amb~oze" w: Treasurer, THOMAS A. RocHESTER, 904 Wilcox Bldg., Secretary, HENRY R. BUTLER, 205 South 8th Street, Neal IlL Brock, 2169 N. W. 1st Terrace. Deatrick, 726 Lincoln Street. ' George Rex Chapter, Wichita-President Daniel F Portland. Laramie. Jacksonville C~apter, Jacksonville-President, Dr. Treasurer, DR. GALEN A. Fox, Hynds Bldg., Cheyenne. Truman J. R1chards, 436 St. James Bldg.· Secre­ Rex, 310 Elm Street, E.; Secretary, ' George K: Re~~:u':~/iALTER S. BEAR, 1935 s. E. 21st Avenue, tary, William J. Porter, IS Newman Street. ' Purves, Jr., 447 N. Clifton Street. Registrar, JosEPH B. LuTz, Cheyenne. Tampa Chapter, Tampa-secretary-Treasurer, W. S. KENTUCKY SOCIETY Wilson, 618 Stovall Professional Bldg. Bourbon Chapter, No. 1, Paris-secretary Joseph Pensacola Chapter, Pensacola-President Dan H. Ewalt, R.F.D. 6. ' Shepard; Secretary, Francis W. Taylo~, 222 W. Pike. Chapter, No. 2, Pikevil!e-Preside11t, John S. De Soto Street. Chne; Secretary, Richard G. Wells . . 181 '180- KENTUCKY SOCIETY--continued NEBRASKA SOCIETY NEW YORK (EMPIRE STATE) SOCIETY--continued OKLAHOMA SOCIETY--conllnued George Rogers Clark Chapter, No. 3, Winchester­ Lincoln Chapter, Lincoln- Preside11t, John H. Agee Fort Johnstown Chapter. Johnstown-President, Fay­ Tulsa Chapter, Tulsa-President, J. Garfield Buell, President, John M. 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Monmouth Chapter, No. 5-President, Charles p C. Northrop Independence Bldg. Washington Chapter, Washington- President, James MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY Hidden, 225 Allen Ave., Allenhurst; Secretary' Greensboro Chapter, Greensboro-President, James K. Warne, 456 2nd Street; Secretary, J. Harold Henry D. Brinley, 12 Broad St., Red Bank. ' G. W. McClamroch; Secretary, M. H . Crocker, 836 Chapman, 219 Tyler Avenue. Old Salem Chapter, Salem-President, Francis S. Paramuo Chapter, No. 6, Ridgewood-President W. Market Street. Valley Forge O>apter, Bethlehem-President, J. Beckford, SO Federal St., Boston; Secretary, Na­ O>apel Hill-Durham Chapter, Chapel Hill-Presi­ thaniel T. Very, I 5 Dearborn Street. Theodore M. Lucas, 365 Down St. ; Secretary l Erdman Cop<;. Sellersville;_ Secretary, Wilbur dent, Frank P. Graham; Secretary-Treasurer, J. L. King, 417 .1' irst Avenue, J>ethlehem. Boston O>apter, Boston-President, Frederic G. Phillips Van Huyck, 277 Orchard Place. Morris County Chapter, No. 7, Morristown-Acting Hampton Rich. Fort Necesaity O>apter, Uniontown- President, Kileski, 19 Avon Road, Watertown; Secretary, Thomas H. Hudson, 43 Lincoln St.; Secretary, C. Wesley Patten, 9 Ashburton Place, Boston. President, Wilbur F. Day, 40 Park Place. NORTH DAKOTA SOCIETY Pauaic Valley Chapter, No. 8, Summit-President Grand Forks Chapter, Grand Forks- J. C. Whaley, 188 Wilson Avenue. George Washington Chapter, Springfield-President, General Arthur St. Clair O>apter, Dormont-Presi­ W. D. Littlefield, 87 Rochelle Street, W. Springfield ; F. M. deSelding, 193 Summit Avenue; Secretary George Washington Chapter, Fargo-President, Louis Harry F. Brewer, 163 Mountain Avenue. ' dent, George F. McEwen, 2960 Glenmore Avenue ; Secretary, Leland F. Bardwell, 3rd National Bank B. Hanna; Secretary-Treaourer, William C. Macfad­ Secretary, Sidney B. Foster, 3020 Pioneer Avenue, & Trust Co. West Fields Chapter, No. 11, Westfield-President den, 423 8th Street, South. Pittsburgh. Old Middlesex Chapter, Lowell- President, Ralph B. Roscoe L. Whitman, 109 W. Dudley Ave.; Secretary: Miuouri River O>opter, Bismarck-Secretary-Treas­ Continental Chapter, Philadelphia-President, T. Car­ Palmer, 284 Wentworth Ave.; Secretary, Howard D. Robert T. Pearce, 239 Scotch Plains Ave. urer, George S. Register. roll Davis, 3128 N. Broad Street; Secretary, Walter Smith, 1481 Dalton Road. Capt. Abraham Godwin Chapter, No. 12, Paterson­ Morton Lewis McBride O>apter, Dickinson-Presi­ Gabell, 3616 N. Fairhill St. Old Essex Chapter, Lynn- President, Alfred T. Com­ President, Edward L. Watson, 59 Clark Street; dent, Morton Lewis McBride; Secretary, Lyall B. Pitts.hurgh O>apter, Pittsburgh-President, Harbaugh stock, 142 Bellvue Road; Secretary, Joseph Atwood, Secretary, Edward J. Serven, 200 Hazel Road, Merry. Clifton. M1ller, 1220 Berger Bldg.; Secretary, Edwin B. 72 Banks Road, Swampscott. OHIO SOCIETY Graham, 1112-B Investment Bldg. Berkshire County Chapter, Pittsfield-North Adams­ South Jersey Chapter, No. 13, Haddonfield-Presi­ Western Reserve Society, Cleveland- President, Indiana Chapter, Indiana-President, Richard W. President, Eugene B. Bowen, Cheshire ; Secretary· dent, John S. Wurts, P. 0. Box 4222, Philadelphia, Charles H. Fisher, 821 Guardian Bldg.; Secretary, Watson, 145 North 7th Street; Secretary, Warren Treasurer-Registrar, Nickels B. Huston, 255 North Pa.; Secretary, Robert N. Troutman, 345 W. Robert P. Boggis, 3171 Coleridge Road. P. Kline, 306 South 11th Street. Street, Pittsfield. Graisbury Ave., Audubon, N. J. Anthony Wayne O>apter, Toledo-President, Harold Gen. Nathanael Greene Chapter, Greensburg-Presi· Seth Pomeroy Chapter, Northampton- President, Abraham Clark Chapter, No. 14, Roselle-President, J. Pettit, 4504 Lewis Ave.; Secretary, Francis dent, Charles R. Freed, Mt. Pleasant; Secretary, Louis L. Campbell, 13 Massasoit Street; Secretary, • Oliver P. 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Juniata Chapter, Lewistown- President, Taylor Reed, Edgar W. Farwell, 328 Moraine Street. ' Reedsville; Secretary, John W. Wilson, 522 S. Main Mystic Valley O>apter, Arlington-President, Frank Jersey City Chapter, No. 18, Jersey City-President, La Fayette Chapter, Akron-President, Claude V. Bruce McCamant, 2271 Hudson Blvd.; Secretary, Emmons, 615 Ridgecrest Road; Secretary, Allen B. Street, Lewistown. E. Rowe, 61 Pleasant Street, Revere ; Secretary, Herbert H. Bunker, 2543 Hudson Blvd. Gen. Anthony Wayne Chapter, Beaver Falls--Presi­ Clarence F. Peirce, 11 Appleton Street, Arlington. Diefenbach, 2nd Nat'! Bank Bldg. Nutley Chapter, No. 19, Nutley-President, George George Rogers Clark Chapter, Sprinldield-President, dent, Clifford H. Beegle, Box 519; Secretary, MICHIGAN SOCIETY R. B. Symonds, 66 Washington Avenue; Secretary, Darwin H. Colvin, 708 Tecumseh Bldg.; Secretary, Mortimer S. Ashton, 1221 3rd Avenue, New Brighton. Detroit Chapter, Detroit-President, James B. 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Harrisburg- Presidrnt, John Fairbanks, 1051 Lmcoln Ave. ; Secretary, - ner, 288 Lincoln Pkw. ; Secretary, Malcolm N. Frederick Hoch, R. F. D. No. 2. M. Smith, Bergner Bldg.; Secretary, John W. Todd, Lewanee O>apter, Adrian-President, Eugene P. Lake, Brown, 899 Amherst St. Nathan Hale Chapter, Youngstown-President, Harry 1126 N. 15th Street. 115 S. Madison Street; Secretary-Treasurer, Frederick Rochester Chapter, Rochester-President, S. K. Pol· S. Manchester, 1200 Mahoning Bank Bldg.; Secre­ Meadville Chapter, Meadville-President, Raymond B. Smart. lard, 290 Maplewood Ave.; Secretary, Lamont Me· tary-Registrar, James E. Mitchell, 1002 City Bank E. Smith, Guy's Mills; Secretary, Leland V. Waid, Chancellor John Lansing Chapter, Lansing- President, Nail, 232 Powers Bldg. Bldg. 424 Walnut Street, Meadville. Theodore D. Foster, 1817 Jerome Street; Secretary, Syracuse Chapter, Syracuse-President, Charles P. Bwings Chapter, Athens--President, Rufus C. Hop­ RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY Scott E. Radford, 506 W. Michigan Ave. Morse, 321 Highland Ave. ; Secretary, Elmer E. kins, Security Bank Bldg.; Secretary, E. S. Haller, Providence O>apter, Providence-President, William Oakland Chapter, Pontiac-President, Roy V. Barnes, Price, 143 Castle St. Box 597 . L. Sweet, Box 1515 ; Secretary, Arthur L. Philbrick, 615 Frederick Street, Royal Oak. Mohawk Valley Chapter, Herkimer-Secretary, Hon. Constitution Chapter, Mansfield-President, Guy E. 405 Promenade Street. MINNESOTA SOCIETY Franklin W. Christman. Shawk, 208 S. Foster St. ; Secretary, J. Leo Hart­ Pawtucket Chapter, Pawtucket-President, Roscoe M. Newburgh Chapter, Newburgh-President, Wm. E. mann, 36 Stewart St. Dexter, 2 55 Main St.; Secretary, Theodore Everett Minneapolis Chapter, No. 1, Minneapolis-President, Col. William Crawford Chapter, Portsmouth-Presi­ Dana C. Hill, 1445 Rand Tower; Secretary, Ed­ De Witt Walkill ; Secretary, W. Newcomb Calyer, Dexter, Central Falls. 56 2nd St. dent, Clinton M. Searl, 1828 Franklin Blvd.; Secre­ Kent County Chapter-President, Everett W. Whit­ mund T. Montgomery, 1430 Rand Tower. tary, Charles C. Brock, 238 Masonic Temple. St. Paul Chapter, No. 2, St. Paul-President, James Col, Cornelius Van Dyck Chapter, Schenectady­ ford, 34 Ames Street, W. Warwick; Secretary, President, Sanford E. Liddle, 210 Union Street; Marietta Chapter, Marietta-President, Thomas J. Vernon S. Allen, 34 Bayview Ave., E. Greenwich. Markoe, 1937 Selby Street; Secretary, Ray Weiss, Summers, 507 Washington Street; Secretary, A. C. 888 Lincoln Avenue. Secretary, P. S. Miller, 302 S. TenBroeck Street. SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY Huntington Chapter, Huntin ~ ton- . String, 609 7th Street. Thomas Taylor Chapter, Columbia-President, Dr. Duluth Chapter No. 3, Duluth-President, Dr. A. N. Newtown Battle Chapter, Elmira- President, Otis A. Fort Steuben Chapter, Steubenville-President, Wil­ Collins, 925 Medical Arts Bldg.; Secretary, W. S. liam R. Alban; Secretary, Homer C. Cook. William Weston, Jr.; Secretary, Dr. Austin T. Telford, 604 First Nat'! Bank Bldg. Leonard, 818 Y. W. Gray St.; Secretary, Charles Moore. G. Lay, 404 Euclid Avenue. fanu/acturers of Remit with order to the SECRETARY GENERAL *LuciUS P. DEMING, Connecticut, 1889 WALLACE McCAMANT, Oregon, 1921 BADGES MEDALS *DR. WILLIAM SEWARD WEBB, Vermont, 1890 Northwestern Bank Building, Portland 1227 16th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. W. I. L. ADAMS, New Jersey, 1922 RINGS CUPS *GEN. HORACE PoRTER, New York, 1892 Checks paJ)ab/e to the Treas,rer Ge11eral *EDWIN SHEPARD BARRETT, Massachusetts, 1897 Montclair, New Jersey FAVORS TROPHIES *FRANKLIN MURPHY, New Jersey, 1899 *ARTHUR P. SuMNER, Rhode Island, 1923 *GEN. J. C. BRECKINRrDGE, District of Columbia, 1900 *HARRISON L. LEwts, Kentucky, 1924 PROGRAMS MEDALLIONS HARVEY F. REMINGTON, New York, 1925 *WALTER SETH LOGAN, New York, 1901 STATIONERY PLAQUES *GEN. EDWIN WARFIELD, Maryland, 1902 183 Main Street, E., Rochester *GEN. EDWIN S. GREELEY, Connecticut, 1903 WtLDERT H. BARRETT, Michigan, 1926 DOOR PLATES EMBLEM INSIGNIA Adrian Vol II Maryland Genealogies and *]AMES D. HANCOCK, Pennsylvania, 1904 MEMOJ.IAL TABLETS *GEN. FRANCIS H . APPLETON, Massachusetts, 1905 ERNEST E. ROGERS , Connecticut, 1927 Historical Records 2 51 Marlborough Street, Boston 605 Pequot Avenue, New London ATHLETIC !'IGUPJ!S *CoRNELIUS A. PuGSLEY, New York, 1906 *GANSON DEPEW, New York, 1928 FIO.ATERNITY JEYELIO.Y $5.00 Peekskill HowARD C. RoWLEY, California, 1929 *NELSON A. McCLARY, Illinois, 1907 405 Montgomery Street, San Francisco Compiled by *HENRY STOCKBRIDGE, Maryland, 1908 *tJostAH A. VAN ORSDEL, District of Columbia, 1930 *BENJAMIN N. JoHNSON, Massachusetts, 1931 ANNIE WALKER BuRNS *MoRRIS B. BEARDSLEY, Connecticut, 1909 WASHINGTON, D. c., IiEADQUAIO.TERS *WILLIAM A. MARBLE, New York, 1910 FREDERICK W. MILLSPAUGH, Tennessee, "1932 Route #1, Box 119, Bennings, Wash. D. C. *DR. MosEs GREELEY PARKER, Massachusetts, 1911 Pullman Co., Nashville 1319 F Street N. W., Suite 204 ARTHUR M. McCRILLIS, Rhode Island, 1933 Miss Burns holds the Certificate of the *JAMES M. RICHARDSON, Ohio, 1912 313 Exchange Natl. Bank Bldg., Providence R. C. BALLARD THURSTON, Kentucky, 1913 Institute of American Genealogy. *HENRY F. BAKER, Maryland, 1935 118 West Breckenridge Street, Louisville STEPHEN 0. FoRD Correspondence invited concerning fam­ MESSMORE KENDAL!-J New York, 1936 *NEWELL B. WooDWORTH, New York, 1915 1639 Broadway, New York Mtmag" ily Records of Early Maryland or Revo­ *ELMER M. WENTWORTH, Iowa, 1916 LoREN E . SouERS, 1940, Ohio lutionary War Period; also Civil War Louts ANNIN AMES, New York, 1918 1200 Harter Bank Bldg., Canton 85 Fifth Ave., New York Period. *CHANCELLOR L. ]ENKS, Illinois, 1919 *JAMES HARRY PRESTON, Maryland, 1920 • Deceased. 820 North Charles Street, Baltimore t Served also from February 22d to May 18, 1932 . 184