The Palmetto Patriot Quarterly Newsmagazine Winter 2016 Society Sons of the Organized April 18, 1889

Col.South Isaac Carolina Hayne Martyr Executed by British 2 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot Wayne From the President’s Desk Cousar Do you show pride for the SAR? This experience made me wonder hat does your SAR membership I was wearing. We had a great time about the pride that we should show mean to you? talking and I gave him my SAR card. W when we are asked about the Sons of Do you wear the lapel pin or ro- Some months later he called the American. Does your expression sette as a source of pride for your to ask me if I would come to Fay- of pride in your Patriot ancestors and Patriot ancestors or as a way to in- etteville, North the SAR show? Think about it! vite others to ask what it is? I had the Carolina, and in- latter experience one Sunday morn- duct him and his ing at church. The person who asked brother into the The Palmetto knew of the DAR, but knew little of Marquis de La- the SAR. Needless to say I was glad to fayette Chapter. Patriot tell him about our organization. That After clearing this same person has made it possible for with NCSSAR Quarterly publication the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter to President Gary SCSSAR enter one of the schools in Beaufort Green and Chap- to promote the Poster Contest for el- ter President Bob ementary students. That school has Ervin, I inducted The Palmetto Patriot is published four had two state winners!! five members into the SAR that night. times a year by the South Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution © 2016. I had a similar experience at a One of the gentlemen being in- Website www.scssar.org church homecoming in the small vil- ducted was a member of the Lum- lage where I grew up. A gentleman bee Indian Tribe of Robeson County, Subscriptions are sent automatically to and his wife I had never met sat at North Carolina. He brought more members of the SCSSAR. the table with us. I knew his family than 20 Tribe members with him and name, but none of his relatives were introduced every one of them. They President: Wayne Cousar represented in the community today. had all come to see this man induct- Senior Vice President: Bill Vartorella In the course of our conversation he ed into the SAR. The pride of these Low Country Vice President: Ken Stock said that he was looking for graves people for their fellow Tribe member Midlands Vice President: Howard Knapp of his deceased family members. He was shown on their faces. It was a joy Piedmont Vice President: Ted Morton Pee Dee Vice President: Greg Ohanesian also asked about the SAR rosette that to behold!! Upstate Vice President: Robert H. Krause Vice President for Chapter Formation and Development: Redding I. Corbett Vice President for Chapter Renewal and Revitalization: Douglas B. Doster Print out The Palmetto Patriot Secretary: Daniel K. Woodruff Treasurer: Greg Ohanesian Registrar: William E. “Edd” Richburg for compatriots in your chap- Genealogist: John Ingle Historian: Donny C. Carson ter who do not use e-mail. Chancellor: Sanford Graves Chaplain: Lawrence Peebles National Trustee: Daniel K. Woodruff Alternate National Trustee: Redding I. Corbett The 128th SCSSAR Annual Meeting is Friday noon, April 21, through Satur- day afternoon, April 22, in Beaufort Palmetto Patriot Come early (Thursday) or stay late (Sunday) and take advantage of the his- Editor tory and sites in and around Beaufort. Thomas C. Hanson Sr. Available for you to arrange on your own: l Horse drawn carriage tours Website: scssar.org

l The U.S. Marine Corps at Parris Island Museum is a great museum of the Webmaster history of the entire area Eric Lilling

l Historic and sightseeing boat tours of the waters around Beaufort Send articles and photos for The Pal- metto Patriot to tom.hanson@Hanson Communications.org), or mail to Hanson Com- The deadline for the Spring Edition munications, 2004 Old Parker Rd., Greenville, of The Palmetto Patriot is Feb. 20 SC 29609-1237, phone 864-704-3453. The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 3 Col. Isaac Hayne Colleton Regiment of Militia Patriot Grave Marking Service fearing that Williamson would be By Jody Henson hanged as a traitor, sent a column to Past President intercept the raiding party. The inter- Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter ception was successful. A skirmish Public Relations JACKSONBORO — The setting resulted in the release of Williams was the Hayne Hall Family Cemetery and the capture of Hayne after his on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, near Jack- horse fell and broke a leg. sonboro, South Carolina. Hayne, although a prisoner of war, The Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter was sentenced to death by hanging performed a Bronze Patriot Grave by the British, because in the opinion Marking Service for South Carolina of the British court martial, he had martyr Col. Isaac Hayne. Three South broken his earlier parole not to take Carolina SAR chapters were repre- up arms against the Crown. On Aug. sented along with three DAR chap- 4, 1781, his sentence was carried out, President Claude Dinkins of the Gov. Paul and he became a martyr to many ters, the Sons of the Revolution and Hamilton Chapter prepares grave of Col. Colonial Dames XVII Century. Eight South Carolinians as one of the most Isaac Hayne for grave-marking service. prominent Americans to be executed wreaths were placed at the grave with [Photo by Dan Bell] more than 40 attendees watching the by the British during the American service, including three descendants British began to decline, he, with all War of Independence. of Hayne. the others who were paroled on the Nov. 11 was a perfect day to hon- At the beginning of the War of In- same terms, were required to join the or one of our earliest veterans who dependence, Isaac Hayne joined the Royal Army or be subjected to close gave his full measure for the cause of rebellion, and was commissioned a confinement. Hayne would gladly American liberty. Following the call captain of artillery, and at the same have accepted imprisonment, but for posting of colors by compatriot time a state senator. In 1780, on the his wife and several of his children Frank Wood, acting Chaplain Maj. invasion of the state by the British, lay at the point of death from small John Simpson (USMC ret.) gave the he served in a cavalry regiment dur- pox. Hayne went to Charleston, and, invocation and SC Society President ing the final , and being so assured by the deputy Brit- Wayne Cousar made a presentation being included in the capitulation of ish Commandant, Patterson, that he of the personal history of Hayne and that place, was paroled on condition would not be required to bear arms laid the State Society wreath. that he would not serve against the against his former compatriots, took Joining in were President Claude British while they held possession of the oath of allegiance. Dinkins of the Gov. Paul Hamilton the city. After the successes of Gen. Na- Chapter and 10 other chapter mem- When in 1781 the fortunes of the thanael Greene had left the British bers including Ivan Bennett, Presi- nothing but Charleston, Hayne was See Isaac Hayne, page 4 summoned to join the Royal Army immediately. This being in violation of the agreement that had been made, he considered that this released him from all his obligations to the British. He went to the American camp, and was commissioned colonel of a mili- tia company. Hayne then commanded an American rebel raid that captured Brigadier Gen. Andrew Williamson, SC Society President Wayne Cousar pres- ents the story of Col. Isaac Hayne with Gov. an American Loyalist. Col. Nisbet Color Guard (from left) Charles Bridges, Paul Hamilton Chapter President Claude Balfour, the British Commander in Tom Wilson, Jack Jackson, Frank Wood Dinkins at right. [Photo by Jody Henson] Charleston during the 1781 siege, and Dana Cheney. [Photo by Hazen Culley] Join us on Facebook

www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=112838164444&ref=ts 4 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot Col. Isaac Hayne grave-marking service (Continued from page 3) color guardsman Charles Bridges, Dana Chaney and Jack Jackson, each dent of the South Carolina Society appearing in militia or military uni- Sons of the Revolution, bearing a form. The Gov. Paul Hamilton Chap- wreath. Edd Richburg and Ken Stock ter owes deep gratitude to Dan Bell represented the Maj. Gen. William and Eugene Moore of the South Caro- Moultrie Chapter wreath, while Dave lina Department of Parks, Recreation DuBose presented the Hezekiah Ma- and Tourism for their assistance and ham Chapter wreath, and Tom Wil- support of this program. son presented the Gov. Paul Hamil- ton Chapter wreath. Mrs. Lille “Greg” Layden, fifth great-granddaughter and direct de- Multiple volley cannon salute for Col. scendant of Hayne, of the Columbia Hayne. [Photo by Jody Henson] DAR Chapter, and Barbara Wood of Beaufort’s Thomas Heyward Jr. DAR Chapter both laid wreaths, while Jo Anne Boone of Walterboro’s Col. Jo- seph Glover DAR Chapter attended. Additionally Anita Henson presented the Dr. Henry Woodward Chapter Co- lonial Dames XVII Century wreath. In attendance were two other fifth Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter Compatriots Dana Cheney (left) and Jack Jackson (right) great-granddaughters of Hayne, Su- with Col. Isaac Hayne descendant Lille san Sexton and Elizabeth Simpson. “Greg” Layden. [Photo by Ivan Bennett] The event was highlighted in the end by Joe Harden of the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter firing his field howitzer several times in honor of Poster Contest Theme: Hayne. The gun crew consisted of Col. Isaac Hayne

The theme for the Poster Contest for this year is Col. Isaac Hayne, as established by the Americanism Com- mittee. For more information visit the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter website at sarbeau- fortsc.org/postercontest. html [Photos by Anita Henson])

I can now inform you that the Congress have made Choice of the modest and virtuous, the amiable, generous and brave George Washington Esqr., to be the General of the American Army, and that he is to repair as soon as possible to the Dan Bell (left) and Eugene Moore of the Camp before Boston. This Appointment will have a great Effect, in cementing South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tour- ism Department [Photo by Ivan Bennett] and securing the Union of these Colonies. The Continent is really in earnest in defending the Country. COVER PHOTO — Hayne Family Cem- etery marker with Col. Isaac Hayne’s fifth John Adams, letter to his wife Abigail, June 17, 1775 great-granddaughters (from left) Elizabeth Simpson, Susan Sexton and Greg Layden. [Photo by Jody Henson] Nominating Committee chosen

Proclaim liberty throughout all the The Board of Governors chose a Nominating Committee at the Oct. 15 land unto all the inhabitants thereof. meeting. Committee members are Carrol Crowther, Doug Doster, Nat Kaminski, Ted Morton, Ken Stock, Bill Vartorella and Dan Woodruff. Leviticus 25:10 Inscription on the Liberty Bell The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 5 Annual Meeting April 21-22 in Beaufort

By Carroll Crowther Past President The information and writings on the Early History of Beaufort are ex- cerpted from www.beaufort-sc.com. These are shared here for all to know about the beautiful town we call home. We cordially invite all to visit our town when here for the 2017 Annual SCSSAR meeting.

The native Indians were living here seasonally as early as 4000 B.C. Evidences of early settlement re- mains are in the form of a 3,400 year old Indian shell ring in Hilton Head Island’s Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Our written history began 500 years ago with the discovery of the abandoned, but the fort was rebuilt modity back in England, but indigo area by Spanish Captain Pedro de the next year. Archaeologists have became the first cash crop. The cli- Salaza in 1514. Thus, Beaufort Coun- positively determined the location to mate and soil on the Sea Islands were ty was the site of the second landing be on the Parris Island golf course. favorable for its growth, and England on the North American continent by In 1587, England’s Elizabeth I sent was a great market for indigo. Europeans, just one year after the Sir Francis Drake to drive the Span- Carolina was divided in 1710 into first landing by Ponce de Leon at St. ish from La Florida. The Spanish South Carolina and North Carolina. Augustine. decided to concentrate their forces Indian attacks, sponsored by the The seaport of Beaufort is locat- in St. Augustine, and withdrew from Spanish, continued to harrass the ed at the head of one of the largest Santa Elena. settlers in the area. The Yemassee In- natural harbors on the Atlantic coast, South Carolina was again left to dians were particularly fierce. Settle- which explains the early interest of the Native Americans. But, English ment of Savannah and the colony the Spanish and French explorers development plans formally began of Georgia was encouraged so as to that followed. When they sailed up March 24, 1663, when King Charles set up a buffer from the Indians, in the sound in the 1520s, they found a II granted the Coastal Area to Eight particular the area around Beaufort land inhabited by many small tribes Lord Proprietors. They named their where indigo was thriving. Indians of Native Americans, the largest of territory Carolina in honor of King last significantly threatened the Col- whom were the Cherokees and the Charles I. ony’s existence in the Yemassee War Catawbas. Hilton Head Island is named for of 1715. French explorers visited this area the English sea captain William Hil- Beaufort, the second oldest town long before the English arrived. In ton, who was hired by a syndicate of in South Carolina, was founded in 1562, Captain Jean Ribaut and his Barbadian planters. He sighted the 1711. Beaufort County and its county Frenchmen entered the sound, which high bluffs of the island in August seat of Beaufort were named for Hen- he named Port Royal. They settled 1663, while exploring the Port Royal ry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort (1684- near the present town of Port Royal. Sound, and named it for himself, Hil- 1714), one of the Lords Proprietors of As they were Huguenots, this was ton Head, referring to the headlands Carolina. the first Protestant settlement in the visible as they sailed the uncharted In 1717, for acts of bravery in . waters. quelling the rioting Yemassee Indi- When Ribaut returned to France Within a few years, the English ans, Col. John Barnwell was granted for reinforcements, the soldiers who had established the first permanent a thousand acres on the northwest were left behind revolted, built them- European settlement of South Caro- corner of Hilton Head Island by the selves a ship and sailed for France lina in 1670 at Albemarle Point, near Lord Proprietors. He became the first the next year. This was the first ship present-day Charleston, on the Ash- white settler. built in America to cross the Atlantic ley River. The proprietors’ first set- Thomas Hayward Jr., a Beaufort Ocean. tlers included many Barbadians, and area rice plantation owner, signed the After the French fled, Spaniards South Carolina came to resemble Declaration of Independence. from Florida built Fort San Felipe more closely the plantation economy South Carolina lost more men, on Parris Island in 1566 and made of the West Indies than did the other and gave more money to the Revolu- the new settlement there, known as mainland colonies. tionary cause than any other colony. Santa Elena, the capital of La Florida The Scots arrived in the area in More Revolutionary War battles and Province. In 1576, under attack from 1686. The first trade was with the In- skirmishes were fought in South Car- Native Americans, Santa Elena was dians for deer skins, a valuable com- olina than any other colony. 6 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot Revolutionary War Sailing Ship South Carolina By Dan Woodruff Venus, loaded with salt fish head- under Captain Matthew Squires. SCSSAR Secretary ed for Lisbon. Commodore Gillon South Carolina ran at the block- The ship that came to be known as learned that Charleston was being ade, but the British gave chase for 18 South Carolina in 1780 was a three- occupied by British forces and head- hours and fired on her for two hours masted frigate. She was built for the ed for Havana, Cuba, instead. She before South Carolina struck ground U.S. Commissioners in France (Silas captured five additional Jamaican in the Delaware River. Deane, Benjamin Franklin and Arthur vessels loaded with rum and sugar Onboard she had about 470 men Lee) using a design by Jacques Boux. along the way and landed at Havana and officers when captured. Six were Her keel was laid in early 1777 Jan. 12, 1782. The prize was said to killed and eight wounded. No casu- in a private shipyard in Amsterdam. have been worth about $150,000 in alties were claimed by the British. When finished, she was 170 feet in contemporary money. The Hope and Constance were also length, 43 feet at the beam and had Commodore Gillon, after nego- captured. The Seagrove escaped. The a 16 foot six-inch draft. She was tiations with Bernardo de Galvez, South Carolina, Hope and Constance launched in February 1778 as the joined South Carolina with a force were all taken to New York. L’Indien. She was armed with 28 of 59 Spanish and American vessels The Chevalier Luxembourg, in ac- 36- pounder guns and 12 additional carrying Spanish troops under Gen. cordance with the terms of his con- 12-pounder guns at the forecastle Cadrigal sent to capture British-held tract, demanded of the State of South and quarterdeck (40 guns total). She New Providence in the Bahamas. Carolina the payment of 300,000 set sail with 550 officers and men. The fleet, commanded by Gillon, left livres. Commodore Gillon asserted John Paul Jones was hoping to April 22 and reached its destination that Luxembourg had forfeited all assume command of the L’Indien in right to the money by 1778, but before he could arrive, fi- removing him from nancial difficulties arose and pres- command. sure due to the laws of Neutrality Gillon further forced the commissioners to sell her claimed that Luxem- to the King of France, Louis XVI. bourg had subjected She was finally sold to the Chevalier the state to serious Luxembourg and was immediately losses by sending its chartered by Commodore Alexander Marines on an expe- Gillon of the South Carolina Navy dition to the Island of for one-fourth of her prizes. Gil- Jersey in the winter of lon changed the name of L’Indien to 1780-1781. South Carolina. Estimates of the Numerous delays ensued in getting loss to the State of to sea. Due to the heavy draught of the South Carolina ranged ship and shallow water, it took from from $200,000 to July to November 1780 to get to Texel $500,000. The Lux- (an island in the province of North by May 6. The British surrendered to embourg claims remained unsettled Holland) and she spent the winter in a Gen. Cadrigal May 8. until Dec. 21, 1814, when the State of small creek nearby. These delays and South Carolina then sailed north South Carolina made a final payment the operating expenses caused Gillon, and landed in Philadelphia May 28, of $28,894 to the heirs of the Chevalier. in order to pay off some bills, to sell 1782. En route she was harassed by According to The Navy of the Amer- goods to Col. for Con- the Virginia, a British privateer, but ican Revolution by Charles Oscar gress that he had purchased for use on arrived undamaged. While at Phila- Paullin, the State of South Carolina the South Carolina. delphia, South Carolina was refitted was still prosecuting its claims against South Carolina finally put to sea during the summer and fall of 1782, the United States for reimbursement Aug. 1. 1781. They left behind the and Gillon was replaced by Captain of the expenses contracted on behalf convoy intended to accompany her. John Joyner, who was his second in of the South Carolina in 1906. Gillon had on board goods for Con- command. The British never took South Car- gress, and why he didn’t proceed di- South Carolina, along with the olina into service due to her “light rectly to Philadelphia to deliver them brig Constance, schooner Seagrove frame,” and that she had “hogged” is a mystery. She sailed the North Sea and the Hope, attempted to leave (swelled or sagged at the middle) due about a month, then near the Eng- Philadelphia, through the British to the weight of her guns. They felt lish Channel and put into Corunna, blockade Dec. 20, 1782. They ran she was not suited for the Royal Navy Spain, about Oct. 1. into three British frigates — 44 gun for these reasons and put her up for She stopped again at Santa Cruz HMS Diomede under Captain Thom- sale to privateers as a merchant ship. before sailing toward Charleston, as L. Frederick, the 32-gun HMS She was last recorded sailing to South Carolina. Before reaching the Quebec under Captain Christopher Deal, Kent, in 1783 as part of the Canary Islands she captured the brig, Mason, and the 32-gun HMS Astraea See South Carolina, page 7 The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 7 King’s Mountain ceremony continues despite hurricane

By Mark C. Anthony National SAR Color Guard Vice Commander Unlike a couple of years ago, the promised rain from Hurricane Mat- thew arrived at Kings Mountain Na- tional Military Park earlier than ex- pected. Only this time, the planned ceremonies still occurred at the bat- Photo by Greg Greenawalt tlefield despite some last minute jug- gling of the planned events. having a new monument added to Photo by Bill Williamson Due to the rain, many planned the battlefield site. speakers and presenters were unable Following this ceremony, the at- the rains abated long enough for ev- to attend including President General tendees moved to a tent located in eryone to retire from the mountain Mike Tomme, Secretary General Lar- front of the U.S. monument. This top. ry Guzy and South Atlantic District tent could hold about 250 people and Every SAR compatriot is encour- Vice President General Larry Feh- had already been planned for without aged to attend the 2017 ceremony renbaker. However, the National SAR any expectation of the hurricane. which will take place Saturday, Oct. leadership was well represented by Brigadier Gen. James R. Gorham, 7. This ceremony is the only official Treasurer General Warren Alter, SAR USA (Ret) gave an inspirational talk national historic event co-hosted by Foundation President Sam Powell on patriotism and the heroism of the chapters in two different state soci- and Former Vice President General Patriots of the Revolution. Follow- eties — the Daniel Morgan Chapter, Ed Rigel Sr. ing the speech, approximately 100 South Carolina SAR, and the Kings The rain’s arrival was just before wreaths were then presented. Mountain Chapter, North Carolina the North Carolina DAR dedicated a With the conclusion of the service, SAR. marker to honor three black Patriots, two free men of color and one slave, who had been documented to have fought at this pivotal battle. Eulogy of George Washington Family members, the SAR, the DAR and others huddled under four tents that had been hastily erected First in war—first in peace—and first in the hearts of just below the crest of the mountain his countrymen, he was second to none in the humble and the Centennial Monument. The marker was unveiled after speeches and enduring scenes of private life; pious, just, humane, and the recognition of the DAR for temperate, and sincere; uniform, dignified, and com- pursuing the difficult prospect of manding, his example was as edifying to all around him as were the effects of that example lasting. South Carolina To his equals he was condescending, to his inferiors (Continued from page 6) kind, and to the dear object of his affections exemplar- British evacuation of New York, car- rying 600 German soldiers. ily tender; correct throughout, vice shuddered in his pres- During World War II, a ship’s bell ence, and virtue always felt his fostering hand; the purity with the name South Carolina, was of his private character gave effulgence to his public vir- discovered in a jute mill on the Gan- ges River in India. This may suggest tues. His last scene comported with the whole tenor of his that she made it to India. life—although in extreme pain, not a sigh, not a groan Of significance, in the form of a legacy, is that warship designers sub- escaped him; and with undisturbed serenity he closed his sequently put greater longitudinal wellspent life. Such was the man America has lost—such strength into their designs, and ship architect Joshua Humphreys studied was the man for whom our nation mourns. her sleek hull and used her lines in the designs of the U.S.S. Constitution and U.S.S. Constellation. In this form, Rep. Richard Henry ‘Light Horse’ Harry Lee South Carolina lives today. Dec. 26, 1799 8 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot Did You Know? By Compatriot Greg Ohanesian Vice Chair State Old Exchange Building Commission The Old Exchange Building in Charleston is one of South Carolina’s true treasures. Begun in 1767 and completed in 1771, the public build- ing is one of only three remaining public buildings where the Declara- tion of Independence was read in 1776, the other two being Indepen- dence Hall in Philadelphia, and Fa- neuil Hall in Boston. In 1773, Patriot “first responders” seized British tea and stored it in the Exchange Dungeon. In 1774, South Carolinians elected their delegates to the first in the Great Hall (second floor). In 1780, Maj. Gen. William Moult- rie, anticipating the fall of Charles- ton, hid 14,200 pounds of gunpowder behind a brick wall he had construct- ed in the cellar of the Old Exchange Building. When the British evacuated Charleston in December 1782, the gunpowder was still there! Constitution in the Exchange Build- were given in his honor in the Great Patriot Col. Isaac Hayne was, in ing’s Great Hall. In fact, the Articles Hall. George Washington “was truly 1781, tried and convicted of treason of Confederation were ratified in the here”! to the King and imprisoned in the Building prior to that. I invite each of my Compatriots Exchange Building prior to his ex- When President George Washing- to visit the Old Exchange Building ecution. ton made his Southern Tour, he came sometime in the next year — maybe In 1788, the South Carolina Leg- to Charleston in May 1791. During on your way to our Annual Meeting islature ratified the United States his stay in Charleston, several Balls in Beaufort! Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtues

TEMPERANCE. Eat not to dullness; drink not JUSTICE. Wrong none by doing injuries, or to elevation. omitting the benefits that are your duty. SILENCE. Speak not but what may benefit MODERATION. Avoid extreams; forbear re- others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. senting injuries so much as you think they de- ORDER. Let all your things have their places; serve. let each part of your business have its time. CLEANLINESS. Tolerate no uncleanliness in RESOLUTION. Resolve to perform what you body, cloaths, or habitation. ought; perform without fail what you resolve. TRANQUILLITY. Be not disturbed at trifles, or FRUGALITY. Make no expense but to do good at accidents common or unavoidable. to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing. INDUSTRY. Lose no time; be always employ’d CHASTITY. Rarely use venery but for health or in something useful; cut off all unnecessary ac- offspring, never to dulness, weakness, or the in- tions. jury of your own or another’s peace or reputation. SINCERITY. Use no hurtful deceit; think innocent- ly and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly. HUMILITY. Imitate Jesus and Socrates. The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 9 Hurricane Matthew SCSSAR members aid fellow citizens By Sanford Graves President and Treasurer Col. Lemuel Benton Chapter During Hurricane Matthew in Oc- tober, many members of the South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution stepped for- ward to aid their fellow citizens in preparation for the coming storm and with humanitarian efforts deal- ing with the aftermath. Compatriot Michael Smith, a member of the Maj. Gen. William Moultrie Chapter, is a volunteer to the South Carolina State Guard hold- ing the rank of Major in the Judge Advocates Corps. Compatriot Sanford Cox Graves, who serves as the President of the Col. Lemuel Benton Chapter as well as the Chancellor to the SC State Society, is a volunteer to the South Carolina State Guard and holds the rank of Captain in the Judge Advocates Corps. Before and during the storm Maj. Smith and Captain Graves assisted in Captain Sanford Graves (left) and Maj. Charles “Butch” Forgason. preparing for State Guard missions along the northern coast of South The State Guard is the embodiment Revolution, the Force was divided Carolina in communications, evacu- of the modern Minutemen who are into the First through Third Brigades ation/transportation, security and lo- neighbors helping neighbors. by geography with Gen. Francis Mar- gistics. The State Guard is prepared to re- ion (Third Brigade), Gen. Thomas After the hurricane, they assisted spond to support and assist the South Sumter (First Brigade), and Gen. the Third Brigade in disaster relief ef- Carolina National Guard as well as Andrew Pickens (Second Brigade) in forts in Horry and Georgetown coun- state and local civil authorities and command. ties, and particularly with logistical first responders to provide protection Major Smith is a descendant of support to FEMA structured Point of and security to South Carolina citi- Phillip Guise of Henderson County, Distribution (POD) to give food and zens and their property. North Carolina, who quickly joined water to the citizens and residents suf- Members of the State Guard were the Pennsylvania Militia when the fering from storm damage, loss of pow- deployed across the state, and con- troops marched smartly near the field er and essential services, and flooding. tributed well in excess of 15,000 man of crops in which he was tending. Ad- The historic South Carolina State hours of volunteer service in the ar- ditional information can be found in Guard is a totally voluntary force or- eas affected by Hurricane Matthew, the book The House of Guise by Hen- ganized and trained under the State as well as in emergency operations ry Dwight Sedgwick, 1938. Military Department structure and command centers and other remote Captain Graves is a descendant of serving under the command of the locations in need. (The actual num- William Lewis of Horry County, who Governor and the Adjutant General. ber of hours has not been determined enlisted in the Second South Caroli- as of publication.) During the flood- na Regiment Nov. 4, 1775 and served ing event in October 2015, the State in the Revolutionary War under Lt. Guard reported contributions of Col. . Additional in- more than 28,000 man hours of vol- formation can be found in the book unteer service to the citizens of the William Lewis of Horry County, South State. Carolina by Mary Lewis Stevenson, The South Carolina State Guard 1960. traces its roots back to March 17, Additional information on the mi- 1670, and South Carolina’s First Pro- litia troops that became the South vincial Militia, the men-at-arms who Carolina State Guard can be found in FEMA Point of Distribution in George- landed at Albemarle Point on the The History of South Carolina under town County at Brown’s Ferry Elementary west bank of the Ashley River near the Proprietary Government, 1670- School. [Photo by Sanford Graves] Charleston. During the American 1719, by Edward McCrady, 1897. 10 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot Daniel Morgan Chapter honors 2nd Lt. Daniel Gilbert

John D. Hoyle (right), Vice President of the Daniel Morgan Chapter, Musket Volley leads Pledge of Allegiance. efforts to honor her patriot ancestor, and Kate Berry DAR Chapters. By Mark Anthony the Daniel Morgan Chapter present- The highlight of the ceremony was Chapter Secretary ed Ms. Humphries with a Certificate the talk presented by Ms. Humphries of Appreciation and a copy of the Gil- A group of nearly 50 individu- detailing the life of Daniel Gilbert bert Coat of Arms prepared by Chap- als gathered Sept. 24 near Cooley and how it inspired her love of his- ter President John Ingle. Springs at the final resting place of tory. Following the recitation, the The grave-marking ceremony be- Patriot Daniel Gilbert of the Virgin- SAR marker was unveiled and dedi- gan with the presentation of colors by ia Militia. Patriot Gilbert served at cated. The ceremony concluded with a color guard composed of members battles as varied as Cowpens, Gilford the folding of a Betsy Ross flag that of the family and South Carolina SAR Courthouse and others during his was presented to the family, followed under the command of State Color service. After the Revolution, 2nd Lt. by the playing of Amazing Graze by Guard Commander Bob Krause. Gilbert settled in Spartanburg Coun- bagpiper Art Davis. Wreaths were presented by the Dan- ty on a 120 acre land grant signed by iel Morgan, Col. Robert Anderson See Daniel Gilbert, page 9 Gov. William Moultrie. and Gen. Andrew Pickens chapters The story of 2nd Lt. Gilbert was from South Carolina, the Sergeant brought to the attention of the Dan- Lawrence Everhart Chapter of the iel Morgan Chapter by DAR member Maryland SAR and the Hobkirk Hill Aliene Humphries, a direct descen- dant of Daniel Gilbert, of the Hob- kirk Hill Chapter in Camden. For her

Chapter President John Ingle presents a Certificate of Appreciation and the Gilbert Coat of Arms to Aliene Shields Humphries. Descendants of Daniel Gilbert [Photo by Sheila Ingle] You can watch a video of the grave-marking at https://vimeo.com/184147983 Bagpiper Art Davis The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 11

Mayflower Compact

In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwrit- Still Looking ten, the loyal subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, for Patriot Graves King, defender of the Faith, etc.

Having undertaken, for the Glory of God, and advancements The Patriot Graves Commit- of the Christian faith and honor of our King and Country, a tee requests members provide voyage to plant the first colony in the Northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence photographs, GPS coordinates of God, and one another, covenant and combine ourselves to- gether into a civil body politic; for our better ordering, and pres- and location data of any Revo- ervation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue lutionary War Patriot graves in hereof to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, their communities. as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. Please send this information In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names to co-chairman Carroll Crowther at Cape Cod the 11th of November, in the year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France, and Ireland, at [email protected]. the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth, 1620.

Grave-marking for 2nd Lt. Daniel Gilbert

SCSSAR COLOR GUARD — From left: Bob Krause, J.D. Norris, Tim Lord, Donny Carson, John Ingle and Hal Johnson. [Photo by Sheila Ingle] (Continued from page 8) The ceremony concluded with a musket volley and the playing of Taps. Following the conclusion the attendees enjoyed light snacks and peach ice cream from nearby Straw- berry Hills.

PRAYER — Chaplain (right) delivers prayer. From left: Chapter Secretary FLAG PRESENTATION — Bob Krause Mark Anthony and Chapter Vice President WREATH LAYING — William Kivett, presi- presents a Betsy Ross flag to Aliene Shields John Hoyle. [Photos by Thomas C. Hanson, dent of the Col. Robert Anderson Chapter. Humphries, a descendant of Daniel Gilbert. unless noted] 12 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot Business card ads approved for Palmetto Patriot

The Board of Governors approved business card sized ads for The Palmetto Patriot at its Oct. 15 meeting. The cost for the ads is $25 for each issue or $100 for a year. Please send a check made payable to South Carolina SAR to SCSSAR Treasurer Greg Ohanesian, P.O. Box 1373, Bennettsville, SC 29512-1373. Please send your business card (or the information you would like included in a business card size ad) to Tom.Han- [email protected] or to Hanson Communi- cations, 2004 Old Parker Road, Greenville, SC 29609.

SC Society President portrays Lt. Benjamin Wilkins

BEAUFORT — SC Society President Wayne Cousar (left) por- trayed Lt. Benjamin Wilkins at the annual Parish Church of Saint Hel- Thomas C. Hanson ena Bazaar Nov. 5. Lt. Wilkins, of the Charles Towne Artillery, died in Beaufort Feb. 4, 1779, following the Battle of Port Royal Island, also Hanson Communications known locally as the Battle of Grays Hill, and was buried in the Parish Photography, videography Church of Saint Helena cemetery. Publications start to finish Numerous well-known parish members are buried on the church grounds, and tours of the 314 year old cemetery were part of the 2004 Old Parker Rd. day’s events. President Cousar and fellow Gov. Paul Hamilton Chap- Greenville, SC 29609 ter members Dr. Tom Burnett, Paul Griffin and Dr. Bill Sammons also (864) 704-3453 participated in the event. President Cousar holds a placard with a poem about Wilkins titled HansonCommunications.org An Artillery Man that was published Feb. 11, 1779, by an unknown E-mail: Tom.Hanson friend in Charles Towne following his death at age 35. [Photo by Nan- @HansonCommunications.org cy Chesnutt]

An Artillery Man The fatal Ball, like Light’ning A Friend to every milder Art; “His widow’d Spouse with came, Religion claimed him for her heart-felt Sighs, “Behold, in Honour’s sacred And struck, alas! the deadly own, And helpless Babes, his Loss Bed Blow. And Justice swayed his honest bewail: Brave Wilkins drew his latest Heart. While sympathetic Tears Arise Breath; “Full well he knew the In all who hear the mournful See him among th’ illustustri- dext’rous Art, Tale. ous dead, With skillful Hand, and watch- “Alas! that an untimely Blow Fall’n by the rigid Hand of ful eye, Should snatch him from his Death! To point the Tube, or wield the weeping “Not unaveng’d our Hero fell. Dart, Friends, Full dear his precious Blood And force his stubborn Foe to was brought: “While he the levell’d Tube did fly. Sure every Breast with Grief Beaufort’s ensanguined Plains aim must glow, can tell, Against his Country’s raging “No less in Social Life he Sure ev’ry Heart Compassion How well his brave Associates Foe; shown, lends. fought The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 13

THE NATIONAL SAR THE SOUTH CAROLINA SAR & THE DANIAL MORGAN CHAPTER SAR

INVITE YOU TO THE

236TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE BATTLE OF COWPENS

13-15 JANUARY 2017 Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy. Officers & Crew of the USS Cowpens travelled from San Diego, CA to lay a wreath at the U.S. Monument during the annual commemorative ceremony. SPARTANBURG & CHESNEE, SC

The Courtyard by Marriott located at 110 Mobile Dr, Spartan- Schedule of Events (times subject to change): burg, SC (864-585-2400) will serve as the host hotel for Cowpens Friday, 13 January participants. A block of rooms has been reserved at a price of TBA Order of Founders of North America Meeting - Court- $101.00 plus tax. This rate includes breakfast on Saturday morn- yard by Marriott ing. The group name for the room block is “SAR”. Reservations 2:30 pm General Daniel Morgan Statue Ceremony - Morgan can be made at the following link (please copy & paste the link in Square (corner of Main Street & Church Street, Spartanburg). your web browser): Participants will place a carnation on the base of the statue. 4:00 pm South Atlantic District SAR Quarterly Meeting - Court- http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate- yard by Marriott travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=SAR%20Room%20Block%20 5:15 pm Cowpens Reception - Courtyard by Marriott Jan%2013-16%2C%202017%5ESPACH%60SARSARA%7CSA 7:00 pm Dr Bobby Gilmer Boss Cowpens Lecture Series - Bar- RSARB%60101.00%60USD%60false%604%601/13/17%601/16/ nett Room, Spartanburg County Library. NEW LOCATION: 151 17%6012/23/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes S Church St, Spartanburg. No Fee.

The reservation deadline is 23 December 2016. Saturday, 14 January 9:30 am Wreath registration deadline - National Battlefield Rooms may be made available after the deadline based on avail- 10:00 am Wreath Laying Ceremony - U.S. Monument, Visitors ability. Center, National Battlefield 10:45 am March to Washington Light Infantry Monument with Those wishing to present a wreath at the battlefield on Saturday, National SAR Wreath Laying 14 January should send the following information to John Hoyle 12:00 pm Dutch Treat Lunch - Fatz Cafe, 245 Peachoid Rd, at the following contact points: Gaffney

Address: 18 Shannon Ridge Ct, Greenville, SC 29615 Sunday, 15 January Phone: 864-263-3644 Email: [email protected] TBA SAR/DAR Genealogy Seminar - National Battlefield

Wreath registration deadline is 7 January 2017. The SAR will have an information booth set up at the battlefield on both Saturday and Sunday. Organization/Chapter: ______Presentor: ______Color Guard: YES NO The 2017 Dr Bobby Gilmer Moss Cowpens Lecture Series is pre- Attending: sented in partnership with the Spartanburg County Public Library Daniel Morgan Statue Ceremony: YES NO and the National Park Service. Dr Bobby Moss Lecture: YES NO Cowpens Battlefield Ceremony: YES NO The 2017 lecture will feature Period Music by John Thomas Dutch Treat Lunch @ Fatz Cafe: YES NO Fowler and Andy Brooks and a Chautauqua presentation by Ken Johnston. Mr Johnston will portray Colonel Banastre Tarleton. Cowpens National Battlefield Address: 4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341 The presentation is free and open to the public.

Government has no right to absolute, arbitrary power over the lives and fortunes of the people; nor can mortals assume a prerogative . . . reserved for the exercise of the Deity alone.

Samuel Adams The Rights of Colonists, 1772 14 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot Chapter Capsules News items from SCSSAR chapters Pioneer Day in Gray Court

NEW OFFICERS — SCSSAR President Wayne Cousar (right) swears in (from left) John Marker, President; David E. Jordan, Sec- retary-Treasurer; Thomas Pool, Vice President; and Mike Appleby, Chaplain.

NEW MEMBERS — Chapter President John Marker (left) and Pioneer Day Parade in Gray Court Sept. 10 including SCSSAR SCSSAR President Wayne Cousar (right) with new members (from Color Guard represented by Bob Krause, Dan Woodruff and Donny left) Mark Mann, Greg Silgar, Jerry Knight, Greg Beckwith and Carson) [Photos by Bill Williamson] Larry Wilson. SCSSAR President inducts officers at first meeting of the Maj. Robert Crawford Chapter INDIAN LAND — The first meeting of the Maj. Robert Crawford Chapter took place in Indian Land Sept. 21 with about 45 attendees and guests.

The following organizations had representatives present: DAR — Chapter Regent Mira Smith and three other DAR members. (Elizabeth Hutchinson Jack- son Chapter) American Legion Post 250 — William Chick (Post Adjutant). Pioneer Day Tent VFW Post 12136 — James Taylor (Post Com- mander). The Palmetto Patriot wants VFW Auxiliary Post 12136 — Suzanne Taylor (Chapter President). to hear from you Friends of the Buford Massacre Battlefield — Ken Obriot (President). The South Carolina Society has chapters The chapter had its second monthly meeting Oct. conducting many interesting activities, and we 22, which included a luncheon. would like to share these with the rest of our SAR Programs initiated: History Teacher, Middle South Carolina compatriots. Please send your School Brochure contest, JROTC recognition. Chapter Capsule summaries to Tom.Hanson@ Partners in Patriotism is ongoing with local Vet- eran organizations. John Marker. HansonCommunications.org. The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 15 Col. Matthew Singleton Chapter

NEW MEMBER — John Owen (center), is welcomed into the Col. Matthew Singleton Chapter at the Oct. 11 meeting by Presi- dent Frank Brown (left) and Registrar John Summerford. [Photo by Glenn Givens] From this day will be dated the liberty of the GUEST SPEAKER — Frank Brown (left), president of the Col. Matthew Singleton world. Chapter, presents a Certificate of Apprecia- tion Oct. 11 to guest speaker David Lucas Frank Brown (right) presents a Flag Certifi- after his talk on his ancestors Jonathan Lu- cate to the Saint Anne Saint Jude Catholic cas I and Jonathan Lucas II. These Patriots Rev. Jonas Clark School flag detail Nov. 7 in recognition of who invented the rice mill, and prospered Battle of Lexington their dedicated service and exemplary re- in Charleston, controlled the rice industry spect for the American Flag. These eighth in the Carolina low country during the late April 19, 1775 grade students, trained by teacher Dan 1700s. [Photo by Glenn Givens] Spivey, raise the flag each morning before school begins and faithfully lower it at the end of each day. Saint Anne Saint Jude is commended for continuing this patriotic tradition. Sadly, most schools raise the flag when the school year begins, and it flies until lowered at the end of the school year. This deprives students from learning our flag’s history and how to respect it. [Photo by Denise Spivey] Col. Robert Anderson Chapter

COL. ROBERT ANDERSON CHAPTER — Jacob Daniel Williamson (left), is inducted into the Col. Robert Anderson Chapter June 16 by (from left) William D. Kivett, Chapter President, Monte A. Hart, Chapter Regis- Col. Matthew Singleton Chapter members (from left) John Owen, Sam Lenoir, John Sum- trar, and Bill Williamson, Chapter Secretary. merford, Robert Spain and Frank Brown walked in the Sumter Veterans Day Parade Nov. Jacob’s Patriot ancestor is Reuben Weed 11 and carried their chapter banner. [Photo by Denise Owen] Sr. [Photo by Karen Williamson] 16 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot Chapter marks Andrew Pickens’ 277th birthday On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 9, the Gen. Andrew Pickens Chapter celebrated the 277th birthday of Gen. Andrew Pickens with a memorial service at the Old Stone Church in Pendleton. Co-sponsors were the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Pickens County Historical Society. The service was officiated by J.D. Norris, President of the Gen. Andrew Pickens Chapter and Past Historian of the SCSSAR, and Mrs. Marion Whitehurst, Registrar and Honorary Regent, Andrew Pickens Chapter, NSDAR. Dr. J.R. Andrew Jr., Professor of History, Clemson University and author of a new biog- raphy on the life of Gen. Andrew Pickens, spoke about Gen. Pickens. Mrs. Marion Whitehurst J.D. Norris Registrar After the program, the service reconvened in the church cemetery President and Honorary Regent, where numerous dedicatory wreaths were presented and a musket Andrew Pickens Andrew Pickens salute was fired by Donny Carson, SCSSAR Historian and Past Presi- Chapter Chapter, NSDAR dent of the Daniel Morgan Chapter, and J.D. Norris. Past Historian SCSSAR

Donny Carson (left) and J.D. Norris Dr. J.R. Andrew Jr. Donny Carson presents fire volley Professor of History Daniel Morgan Chapter at conclusion of memorial service Clemson University wreath

Pickens family graves [Photos by Thomas C. Hanson] Old Stone Church built in 1802 The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 17 Obituary John Lefferts Ramsey SCSSAR President 2012-2013 CHARLESTON — The earthly spoke several languages. travels and adventures of John Lef- John, a true believer in Service ferts Ramsey are complete, but he Above Self, was active in Rotary surely wanders in another realm, one International, serving as President which the prophet says cannot be of the Rotary Club of Summerville corrupted by man! For the trumpet and Rotary International District sounds, John has been summoned Governor for District 7770. He and and is truly now at peace. his wife gave of their time, includ- John died Oct. 3. He is survived ing giving polio vaccinations in rural by his wife of 48 years, Johanne Dun- India and support for orphanages in bar-Forbes Ramsey, daughter Ashley South Africa. Lupo (David), three grandchildren, In celebration of his heritage, John Ethan, Chase and Reese, of Marco Is- was a member of the Maj. Gen. Wil- land, and many cousins. liam Moultrie Chapter of the Sons of He was preceded in death by his the American Revolution in Charles- parents, Sarah Lefferts Ramsey of ton, where he served in a number of Leesburg, Virginia, and Reginald P. leadership positions, including Presi- Ramsey of Cleveland, Tennessee, his dent for several years, and was select- brother, Edmond R. Ramsey, of Mi- ed to serve as State President. John Lefferts Ramsey ami, Florida, and his son, Andrew Lefferts Ramsey of Charleston. John was born in Miami, Florida, a descendant of Dutch, English and Scot pioneer families from the 17th and 18th centuries of New Amster- dam and the James River. His love of nature and travel was born in his childhood adventures in the Florida Keys, the Everglades and in summer trips around the United States with his family. John was a graduate of Coral Ga- bles High School (1963). He attend- ed The Citadel in Charleston, before receiving an appointment to West Point. A boxing injury led him to the University of Miami (1967), where he met his wife Johanne. His education continued at the University of Neu- chatel, Switzerland, and Georgetown University (M.A. 1968). In 1969, John began working for the newly formed Postal Service, where he served in management positions at the national, regional, district and sectional center levels, retiring after 32 years while serving as postmaster of Summerville, South Carolina, in 2001. John’s most important impact was in his love for his family and in his love of learning, both of which he nourished through his vast travels, wildlife adventures and service op- portunities on five continents with his wife, children and grandchildren. John was a voracious learner and Available at USMint.gov 18 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot SCSSAR welcomes new members

By Dan Woodruff ancestor John Young. Henry Laurens Chapter SCSSAR Secretary Daryl Edward McPherson, Pa- and National Trustee Godfrey Dreher Chapter triot ancestor Ignatius Greenwell. Frederick Ketley Morrison Jr., The South Carolina Society wel- Patriot ancestor John Hipp. Matthew Singleton Chapter comes the following new members. John Robert Owen, Patriot an- Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter cestor Peter Guerrant. Dr. George Mosse Chapter Michael Henry Monahan, Patri- Richard Allen Herrin, Patriot ot ancestor Plikar Dedric Siler. Roll Call Among the natural rights of Colonists are: First, a right to life; Secondly, to liberty; Thirdly, to property; together with the right to defend them.... of the Departed The supreme power cannot justly take from any man any part of his prop- erty without his consent.” The following members of the SCSSAR have passed away since the Samuel Adams, The Rights of Colonists, 1772 production of the previoius edition of The Palmetto Patriot.

Cambridge Chapter Subscription Form for The Palmetto Patriot William Robert Logan Jr. John Cothran Wofford I wish to receive The Palmetto Patriot in a hard copy format. The Col. Robert Anderson Chapter cost is $40 per year. Delivery of The Palmetto Patriot may be Joe Marshall Barron changed at any time to the regular electronic delivery method Col. Lemuel Benton Chapter Elvin Drew Tirrell by providing the South Carolina SAR with an email address. No Col. Thomas Taylor Chapter money will be refunded if the delivery format is changed to an James Louis Young electronic format. Maj. Gen. William Moultrie Chapter John Lefferts Ramsey At Large Rev. Homer Leroy Stewart NSSAR Chaplain General 2003- Name: 2005. Rev. Dr. Homer Leroy Stewart, 88, of Six Mile, passed away peace- Street Address: fully on Thursday, Oct. 27, at AnMed Health. Born in Six Mile, he was a son of the late Homer F. and Rosa Lusk City, State, Zip Code Stewart. Rev. Stewart was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church, and was a United States Navy SeaBees Veteran of the Korean War Era. Check one: Rev. Stewart pastored numerous churches in South Carolina, North Carolina and New York. His proud- est achievements were being a pastor, a former Mayor of Six Mile, a Navy SeaBee, and Chaplain General, of the 2017: $40 (4 issues) National Society Sons of the Ameri- can Revolution. 18 months (6 issues): $60 Surviving are his wife, Joyce B. Stewart of the home; two sons, Mike and Greg Stewart, both of Six Mile; Please send a copy of this form along with a check made pay- a sister, Fran Blanton of Florida; five able to “South Carolina SAR” to SCSSAR Treasurer Greg Oha- grandchildren, and two great-grand- nesian, P.O. Box 1373, Bennettsville, SC 29512-1373. children. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Morgan. The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 19 SAR 1776 Campaign: Advancing America’s Heritage Please help us finish construc- $1,776 and fractions or multiples start at $25 for our car or refrigerator tion of our visionary Outreach Ed- thereof. magnet. ucation Center, Museum Exhibits Based on the cost of museum ex- The Sons of the American Revolu- and National Headquarters. hibits of the type we are building at tion Society has a story to tell, and about $600 per square foot, a dona- your continued support will allow us The SAR 1776 Campaign recog- tion of $1,776 will build about three to champion our rich heritage for all nizes donations in the amount of square feet. Donation recognitions to hear and see.

Donation Recognition Levels (Please Circle Category Desired): Amongst other $25 Car / Refrigerator Magnet strange things said of

$148 Silver Sons of Liberty Pin me, I hear it is said by the deists that I am one $296 Gold Sons of Liberty Pin of the number; and in- $592 Delegate Lapel Pin (one square foot) deed, that some good $1,184 Drafter Lapel Pin (two square feet) people think I am no $1,776 Signer Lapel Pin (three square feet) Christian. Wall-Mounted Quills (will recognize donations at the levels of): This thought gives

$5,328 Bronze Quill me much more pain than the appellation of $8,880 Silver Quill Tory; because I think $17,760 Gold Quill religion of infinitely Streamers will be awarded for: $592 from Chapters and $1,184 from State Societies higher importance than politics; and I Total Donation Amount: find much cause to re-

Name: National Number: proach myself that I have lived so long, and Address have given no decided and public proofs of City State Zip my being a Christian. But, indeed, my dear Telephone: Email: child, this is a char- The SAR Foundation, Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. acter which I prize far Please make checks payable to: The SAR Foundation, Inc., 809 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202-2619 above all this world has, or can boast. For Credit Card Donations: Please Circle: Master Card Visa Discover AMEX Other

Amount: $ Name on Card: Patrick Henry

Credit Card No. Expiration Date: Letter to his daughter Signature: Date Aug. 20, 1796 20 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot Oct. 15 Board of Governors Minutes

By Nat Kaminski with more than 100 wreaths pre- a. Motion to approve minutes SCSSAR Recording Secretary sented, a new marker dedicated on made by Treasurer Greg Ohanesian the battlefield to three men of color and seconded. Minutes approved by Following are the draft minutes of who participated at the battle, and unanimous vote. the Oct. 15 Board of Governors Meet- the National Society represented by 8. Old Business — None ing. Treasurer General Warren Alter 9. New Business 1. Call to Order by President b. Committee Reports: a. Compatriot Howard Knapp, Wayne Cousar at 10:05 a.m. President i. Medals and Awards — Com- Midlands Vice President, requested Cousar thanked those in attendance for patriot Bill Vartorella reported that Chapters remember to invite making the meet- their Regional Vice ing despite the im- Presidents to their pediments created meetings during the by Hurricane Mat- year. thew, which struck b. President South Carolina Cousar called for Oct. 8. the election of 2. Invocation three compatriots by Piedmont Vice to the Nominat- President Ted ing Committee. Morton. The President ap- 3. Colors were points the other posted prior to four members of start of meeting. the Committee. 4. Pledge to i. Compatriot the U.S. Flag and State Secretary Dan Woodruff (left) addresses the Board of Governors meeting as Presi- Woodruff nomi- Salute to the S.C. dent Wayne Cousar chairs the meeting. [Photos by Thomas C. Hanson] nated Compatriot Flag led by Com- Bill Vartorella, and patriot Claude Dinkins. that the Executive Committee voted Compatriot Edd Richburg nominat- 5. Roll Call by Recording Secretary that a compatriot who attended the ed Compatriot Ken Stock. and quorum declared in accordance National Congress in Greenville, A point of inquiry was made by with Const., Art. V, Sec. 4. South Carolina, for all or part of the Compatriot Ohanesian whether the a. Thirteen of 17 Officers present; event should receive a medal issued President had determined his four eight of 21 Chapters represented. through the State, and this is avail- appointees. President Cousar said he 6. Review of Published Report able for distribution. The chapters would make his appointments imme- Packages. Report Packages of Offi- are encouraged to distribute these to diately after this election. cers, Chapters and Committees ac- those who qualify. Compatriot Corbett then nomi- cepted as submitted unless changes/ ii. Rumbaugh Oration — Com- nated Compatriot Nat Kaminski. additions/comments noted below: patriot Rick Corbett reported that it Compatriot Morton moved the nomi- a. Chapter Reports: is expected that there will be a Rum- nations be closed and an election by i. Battle of Eutaw Springs — baugh Oration Contest at the Annual acclamation. The motion was sec- Compatriot Doug Doster reported Meeting. onded, and carried unanimously. that the commemoration of the 235th 7. Approval of Minutes from the Compatriot Anthony made a point of anniversary of the Battle of Eutaw June 18, 2016 Board of Governors inquiry as to the regions represented. Springs Sept. 3 was the most suc- Meeting. President Cousar stated the regions cessful ever held, with 150 represented by these three people in attendance, 23 members of the Nominat- wreaths presented, 16 DAR ing Committee were Low Chapters represented, 20 Country, Pee Dee and Mid- CAR members present, and lands. excellent speakers. This ii. President Cousar an- commemoration will be nounced his appointments placed on the national SAR to the Nominating Com- and DAR calendars as an mittee: Compatriots Ted annual event. Morton, Carrol Crowther, ii. Daniel Morgan — Dan Woodruff, and Doug Compatriot Mark Anthony Doster. Each agreed to reported that despite rain serve. President Cousar resulting from the hur- Rev. Ted Morton Jr. (standing, right) speaks about a message about noted these nominations the certainty of death given by Dr. Peter Marshall, at the United ricane, the commemora- States Naval Academy, Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 1941. Neither he, ensured that each region tion of the Battle of Kings nor anyone in the service, were yet aware that Japan was attacking was represented on the Mountain was successful Pearl Harbor. Rev. Morton then delivered the invocation. Committee. The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 21

c. Compatriot Woodruff was rec- person is a citizen of “good repute,” ognized to discuss some topics that is not well defined, and National SAR came up at the National SAR Fall committees are currently reviewing Leadership Conference in Louisville. this. Some new language is being i. One of the main topics con- considered that may be added to the cerned the Youth Protection Plan. membership application to obtain The SAR is going to utilize the same more information about the back- youth protection training program ground of the applicant. developed by the Boy Scouts of National has recommended that America and available on its website. state societies take the screening To access, go to the BSA website and process one step further by checking look for the “Youth Protection Pro- available state databases that show gram” link. [Also, see page 23 of this convictions for felonies and sex pred- issue.] ator offenses. An SAR member only needs to Woodruff said that National is take the first course since the other recommending that each state es- two are repetitive. However, anyone tablish a procedure to review infor- can take all three if they prefer. The mation that might derive from this important thing is to communicate background check. If an applicant’s the completion of the course to Com- name comes up on a criminal record patriot Randy Potts [rpotts@seas- database, the State Secretary or State cout.org]. The purpose of this is to Murray White (right), President of the Col. Registrar will refer this to the State make sure that all our members who William Bratton Chapter, receives Partners Chancellor for his recommendation. interact with other groups, especially in Patriotism award on behalf of the Chap- It may be necessary for an ad-hoc those involving youths, use appropri- ter from State President Wayne Cousar. committee to review the circumstanc- ate precautions, such as always hav- es surrounding a ing another adult present when meet- designed. This will take all the Patriot criminal record ing with youths. graves information, biographical to determine if This course gives all the appropri- data and genealogy and allow direct the applicant ate protocols to protect the SCSSAR, updating of the national data base in is still qualified as well as the Compatriots dealing the field from a smart phone. When and “in good with youth programs, and the on-line this is in operation in the future, this repute” even if program only takes a half-hour to national data base information will listed on a back- complete. After completion, a certifi- automatically link into the member- ground check cate can be downloaded and printed, ship applications when they are being database. and then sent to Compatriot Potts. filled out on-line. If the State All compatriots who have any inter- iii. A third topic was the require- Society approves action with youth programs should ments for membership in the SAR. an application take this course. The first membership requirement is after reviewing ii. Another topic discussed was that the person is a citizen of “good the background the National SAR website. Woodruff repute” in the community; the sec- of the potential noted that ongoing improvements ond is providing sufficient genealogi- member, the Na- are being made by a consultant who cal proof from youth back to a Patriot tional SAR will John W. Ingle, Presi- is volunteering his time and exper- ancestor; and the third is that an ap- accept it. dent of the Daniel tise. Those using the data base should plicant does not advocate the over- It’s up to each Morgan Chapter, with continue to use the old data base at throw of the U.S. government. state to review Partners in Patriotism archive.sar.org since this data base The first requirement, that the an applicant’s award. has not been imported to the new qualification that website. relates to “good repute.” Each chap- The membership application sys- ter should take a look at any appli- tem is still compatible with the old cant and make an assessment about PDF format, but everyone is being the person’s qualifications. Nothing encouraged to utilize the new on-line says that a chapter must process an application system so the informa- application. Following legal advice tion on the forms does not have to be in cases of this nature is never a bad re-keyed at the National level. idea. Woodruff says no applicant’s Although there is a learning curve name in this state has appeared on a involved, the on-line system allows criminal background check so it has for better interchange of informa- not been a problem for the Society. tion between the state and chapter iv. Compatriot Woodruff also said officials, which makes for better effi- Mark Anthony (right) receives Certificates of Appreciation for serving as chairman of President General Mike Tomme ciency. Another technology improve- the Americanism Committee and chairman wants each state to develop its own ment at the National level is the “Pa- of the Historic Sites and Celebrations Com- mentor program. Some guidelines triot Module,” which is still being mittee from State President Wayne Cousar. See Minutes, page 20 22 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot

preparing to pay for a service it was Partners in Patriotism certificate. BOG Minutes previously receiving gratis. v. Doctor George Mosse Chapter Compatriot Anthony made a par- — Partners in Patriotism certificate. liamentary inquiry whether the ex- vi. SC Society — Partners in Pa- (Continued from page 19) penditure by the President was a cus- triotism Certificate. have been developed. Each chapter is tomary, ordinary expense made while vii. SC Society — Graham Small- asked to establish a mentor program carrying out the duties of the office. wood Jr. Award to a State Society of so that each new member is assigned President Cousar responded that it 500 or more members for best news to a compatriot who is knowledge- was a necessary one. The question publication with more than 10 pages. able about the chapter and the state was called and a vote taken. The mo- viii. Doctor George Mosse Chapter organization. The mentor should fol- tion carried by a majority vote, with — SAR Center for Advancing Ameri- low the new member for five years one “no” vote and one abstention. can Heritage. since the pattern has been that new Compatriot Crowther made a ix. SC Society — SAR Youth members often drop out after about third motion that the Board of Gover- Award streamer. three years. This mentor program is nors consider selling small, business x. SC Society — Compatriot An- designed to get these new members card size ads in The Palmetto Patriot thony mentioned that the Society involved, active and fulfilling a pur- at a price to be determined. Treasurer was recognized as the top State Soci- pose so they stay in the chapter and Ohanesian seconded the motion. The ety in the SAR Americanism Contest the Society. motion carried unanimously. for Chapters with membership of 500 d. President Cousar followed up Compatriot Ohanesian was recog- to 999 members. these comments by noting that the nized and pointed out that The Pal- g. President Cousar announced Maj. Gen. William Moultrie Chap- metto Patriot took second place at the that the American Patriot Isaac ter already has a successful mentor national level, and commendations Hayne is the subject of the SCSSAR program in place. Other successful should go to Compatriot Anthony, the poster contest this year. Compatriot chapters have used a list of potential previous editor, for that accomplish- Claude Dinkins noted that there will members to promote chapter growth, ment. The state that won first place be a Patriot’s Marker dedication near as well as a chapter website. was Florida, which spends $30,000 Walterboro Nov. 11 for Isaac Hayne. e. President Cousar recognized a year on their “newsletter,” which h. President Cousar reminded ev- and welcomed Compatriot Tom Han- is actually a glossy-page magazine eryone that the Annual Meeting will son, the Editor of The Palmetto Pa- printed twice a year. be in Beaufort. triot. Compatriot Carroll Crowther Ohanesian said the fact that our i. Compatriot Keith Gourdin was recognized and commended smaller newsprint paper came that noted that the 14th Annual Francis Compatriot Hanson for the quality of close to finishing in first place at the Marion Symposium will be in Man- the first digital issue of The Palmetto national level is outstanding. ning Oct. 21 and 22 and extended an Patriot. Compatriot Vartorella requested invitation to the BOG to attend Crowther noted that the Execu- this be in the form of a motion for the j. Compatriot Nat Kaminski not- tive Committee had determined that record. Compatriot Ohanesian then ed that the Southern Campaigns of the cost of having a professional edi- made a motion that Mark Anthony the American Revolution was spon- tor was offset by the savings on using be commended for his gratis efforts soring a tour Oct. 28 to 30 focusing a digital rather than printed format. on behalf of the Society that pro- on Francis Marion that will be head- Compatriot Crowther further noted duced a second-place finish for The quartered in Georgetown. that the President of the Society had Palmetto Patriot at the national level k. Secretary Woodruff announced paid for this first edition from his in 2016. This motion was seconded that dues notices will be going out to own funds since this expenditure had by Compatriot Morton and passed the SCSSAR in the first week in No- not been approved previously by the unanimously. President Cousar con- vember. He reviewed and confirmed Board of Governors. gratulated Compatriot Anthony for the dues amount for each Chapter for Compatriot Crowther made a mo- his work on the The Palmetto Patriot. 2017. tion that the Society repay the Presi- f. President Cousar handed out l. Compatriot Anthony asked if dent for his out-of-pocket expense for awards made at the July 2016 Na- the Board of Governors wanted to this latest edition of The Palmetto Pa- tional Congress held in Boston, Mas- consider initiating dues for at-large triot. This was seconded by Compatri- sachusetts. members since the Board has in- ot Woodruff. During discussion, the i. Compatriot Anthony — Certifi- curred an additional expense for question was asked how much was cate of Appreciation in recognition publication of The Palmetto Patriot. the expense, and President Crowther for outstanding personal service as This is the second largest body of our responded that it was $500. The mo- Chairman of the SAR Americanism membership. These dues would help tion then carried unanimously. Committee. cover some of the Society’s expenses Compatriot Crowther made a sec- ii. Compatriot Anthony — Certifi- connected with printing The Palmetto ond motion that the Board of Gover- cate of Appreciation in recognition Patriot. Anthony recommended con- nors approve the Executive Commit- for outstanding personal service as sidering dues of $5 for at-large mem- tee’s decision to fund the payment of Chairman of the SAR Historic Sites bers. the professional editor. This was sec- and Celebrations Committee. Discussion then ensued about the onded by Compatriot Rick Corbett. iii. Daniel Morgan Chapter — cost of printing The Palmetto Patriot, During discussion, Treasurer Ohane- Partners in Patriotism certificate. which had prompted the sugges- sian commented that the Society was iv. Col William Bratton Chapter — tion for dues for at-large members The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 23

Jimmy Lesesne; Col. Robert Ander- Rowe; Thomas Lynch: Bill Sturgeon. BOG Minutes son: Bill Kivett, Bill Williamson, Chapters without separate mem- Tom Hanson; Daniel Morgan: Mark ber representation: Battle of Eutaw and whether the subscription price Anthony, Charles Augur; Gov. Paul Springs; Col. Joseph Kershaw; Col. covers the actual cost of printing. Hamilton: Claude Dinkins; Maj. Thomas Taylor; Gen. Frances Marion Based on that discussion, Compa- Gen. William Moultrie: James Heri- Next Board of Governors Meeting: triot Ohanesian made a motion that tage; Col. Matthew Singleton: Bill Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. subscriptions for the printed copies going forward would be $40 a year. The Society will honor the lower subscription price for members who Youth Protection Training signed up for the lower price earlier this year. The motion was seconded for SCSSAR Members by Compatriot Morton. The motion The Sons of the American Revolution has implemented a program to safe- carried unanimously. President Cou- guard members having contact with youths or interacting with the public to sar recommended that each Chapter obtain Youth Protection Training. Our Society, in partnership with and ap- print out copies of the electronic ver- proval by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), has selected the BSA’s online sion for members who do not have Youth Protection Training (YPT) to assist us in this endeavor to protect our e-mail addresses. members and our Society. m. Compatriot Corbett noted that The program is available to all SAR members for no cost other than the some Life Members of the Society do time to participate in the online training program and to take the quiz at the not realize they are still responsible end of the program. The SAR places the greatest importance on creating for Chapter dues. He suggested that the most secure environment possible for our youths. To maintain such an this should be emphasized in the fu- environment, the SAR is following the standards established and developed ture so that some of the Life Mem- by the BSA including numerous procedural and leadership selection policies, bers who are at-large will pay the and provides parents and leaders with resources. Chapter dues and can then be shown If you are asking yourself if you are required to participate in this program, as members of their respective Chap- I’d suggest you take it and help understand the challenges facing our youths ters. as well as how to be better equipped yourself if faced with any of the chal- Treasurer Ohanesian said that all lenges presented in the training program. Society member get dues notices, in- The entire program takes between 30 and 45 minutes to complete and cluding Life Members, and the Chap- can be paused and returned to at any time until the test is complete. ter dues are reflected on that notice. Please don’t forget to forward me a copy of your completed certificate Secretary Woodruff said that even at- so I can record it with the State and the National Society offices of the SAR. large Life Members receive dues no- You can access this program at https://my.scouting.org/ tices since there are SAR funds that If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me any time. these members may want to donate to. The Life Members receive writ- Randy L. Potts ten notice if they are moved out of State Eagle Scout Committee Chairman a Chapter because of failure to pay Eagle Scout Class of 1985 Chapter dues. Chapter officers also [email protected] receive notice about members who have not paid chapter dues. 10. SAR Recessional led by Com- patriot Bill Rowe. The man to whom the country is most indebt- 11. Adjournment at 11:40 a.m. ATTENDANCE: ed for the great measure of independence is Mr. OFFICERS: President Wayne Cousar, Senior Vice President Bill John Adams.... I call him the Atlas of American Vartorella, Secretary Dan Woodruff, independence. Treasurer Greg Ohanesian, Low Country Vice President Ken Stock, He it was who sustained the debate, and by Midlands Vice President Howard Knapp, Piedmont Vice President Ted forces of his reasoning demonstrated not only Morton, Pee Dee Vice President Greg Ohanesian, Vice President for Chap- the justice, but the expediency of the measure. ter Renewal Doug Doster, Vice Presi- dent for Chapter Formation Dr. Rick Corbett, Registrar Edd Richburg, Richard Stockton Genealogist John Ingle, Recording Secretary Nat Kaminski. New Jersey delegate ATTENDANCE: CHAPTERS: Second Continental Congress Cambridge: Tommy O’Dell; Colonel Hezekiah Maham: Keith Gourdin, 1776 24 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot

FOR SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY ______SAR USE ONLY: DATE RECEIVED NATIONAL LIFE NUMBER STATE NUMBER

APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY SAR LIFE MEMBERSHIP PLAN

I, ______, age ______years, a currently active member of the ______Chapter, National Number ______, State Society Number ______, hereby apply for enrollment in the SCSSAR Life Membership Plan My check in the amount of $ ______, based on the chart below and made payable to “Treasurer, SCSSAR,” is attached. I acknowledge that I am responsible for maintaining my annual Chapter dues, which are not included in the National Life Membership Plan or the SCSSAR Life Membership Plan.

______/______/______Name of Applicant (type or print) Date of Birth

______Street Address

______City, State, and Zip Code

______Signature of Applicant Date Signed

We hereby acknowledge receipt of the foregoing Compatriot’s application for enrollment in the SCSSAR Life Membership Program and approve same.

______Signature of SCSSAR Secretary Date Signed

SCSSAR LIFE MEMBERSHIP DUES

In accordance with a motion made and passed by the SCSSAR Board of Governors in January 2014, the following rates for SCSSAR Life Membership were established per the following chart. In order to apply, the applicant must be a currently active member, and his application for NSSAR National Life Membership must already be approved or be submitted to the State Society for forwarding to NSSAR Headquarters.

Age = $ Cost Age = $ Cost Age = $ Cost Age = $ Cost Age = $ Cost Age = $ Cost 0- 40 = 500 41 = 490 51 = 390 61 = 290 71 = 190 81 = 90 42 = 480 52 = 380 62 = 280 72 = 180 82 = 80 43 = 470 53 = 370 63 = 270 73 = 170 83 = 70 44 = 460 54 = 360 64 = 260 74 = 160 84 = 60 45 = 450 55 = 350 65 = 250 75 = 110 85 = 50 46 = 440 56 = 340 66 = 240 76 = 140 86 = 40 47 = 430 57 = 330 67 = 230 77 = 130 87 = 30 48 = 420 58 = 320 68 = 220 78 = 120 88 = 20 49 = 410 59 = 310 69 = 210 79 = 110 89 = 10 50 = 400 60 = 300 70 = 200 80 = 100 90+ = 0

FOR SCSSAR USE ONLY: Enrollment ______Approved: Signature of SCSSAR Secretary Date Signed The Palmetto Patriot Winter 2016 25

APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE For Headquarters use only: NSSAR NATIONAL LIFE MEMBERSHIP PLAN Date Received: National Headquarters – 809 West Main Street – Louisville, KY 40202

Name of National Life Member Applicant: Number: Number: Address: Date of Birth:

City: State: Zip Code:

Telephone: Email:

I, , age years, a currently active member of the Society, State Society Number , hereby apply for enrollment in the NSSAR National Life Membership Plan. My check in the amount of $ ,based upon the chart below and made payable to the “Treasurer General, NSSAR,” is attached. I acknowledge that I am responsible for maintaining my annual State Society and Chapter dues, which are not included in the National Life Membership Plan.

Signature of Applicant: Date of Signature:

We hereby acknowledge receipt of the foregoing Compatriot’s application for enrollment in the NSSAR National Life Membership Program and approve same. Signature of State Society: Date of Signature: State Secretary: NSSAR National Life Membership Dues In accordance with a motion made and passed by the 124th Congress in July 2014, the following rates for the National Life Membership Program were established per the following chart. In order to apply, the applicant must be a currently active member, and this application must be submitted to his (primary) State Society for forwarding to the NSSAR Headquarters. Age = $Cost Age = $Cost Age = $Cost Age = $Cost Age = $Cost Age = $Cost Age = $Cost

1 = $1,040 16 = $965 31 = $870 46 = $730 61 = $540 76 = $325 91 = $160 2 = $1,035 17 = $960 32 = $860 47 = $720 62 = $530 77 = $315 92 = $150 3 = $1,030 18 = $955 33 = $855 48 = $705 63 = $515 78 = $300 93 = $140 4 = $1,025 19 = $950 34 = $845 49 = $700 64 = $500 79 = $290 94 = $135 5 = $1,020 20 = $945 35 = $835 50 = $685 65 = $485 80 = $275 95 = $125 6 = $1,015 21 = $940 36 = $830 51 = $670 66 = $470 81 = $265 96 = $120 7 = $1,010 22 = $935 37 = $820 52 = $660 67 = $460 82 = $250 97 = $90 8 = $1,005 23 = $925 38 = $810 53 = $650 68 = $440 83 = $240 98 = $60 9 = $1,000 24 = $920 39 = $800 54 = $635 69 = $425 84 = $225 99 = $30 10 = $995 25 = $915 40 = $790 55 = $625 70 = $415 85 = $215 100 + = $0 11 = $990 26 = $905 41 = $780 56 = $610 71 = $400 86 = $205 12 = $985 27 = $900 42 = $770 57 = $595 72 = $385 87 = $195 13 = $980 28 = $895 43 = $760 58 = $585 73 = $370 88 = $185 14 = $975 29 = $885 44 = $750 59 = $570 74 = $353 89 = $175 15 = $970 30 = $875 45 = $740 60 = $550 75 = $345 90 = $165

For Headquarters Signature of Date of Signature: use only: NSSAR Registrar: Form NLM-2014.ver2 26 Winter 2016 The Palmetto Patriot Col. Robert Anderson Chapter 241st anniversary Battle of Great Cane Brake SIMPSONVILLE — Members of the South Carolina Societies of the SAR and DAR met Dec. 3 at Historic Hopkins Farm to commemo- rate the 241st anniversary of the Battle of the Great Cane Brake. The annual event is sponsored by the Col. Robert Anderson Chapter. Chapter President Bill Kivett began with welcome remarks and an introduction about the battle. The SAR Color Guard posted the col- ors. Pledges were led by Jacob Williamson, Monte Hart II and Monte A. Hart. Chapter Historian Glenn Farrow provided a detailed history about the battle, which was part of what would become known as the Snow Campaign. Several SAR and DAR chapters presented wreaths. Activities at this event allowed several area middle school stu- dents along with their parents and teachers to view and interact with Colonial themed booths. Sherilyn Woodruff was set up as The Traveling Lady, where students could see items used by women in their day-to-day activities. Another booth was the Militia Camp led by Chapter members Bob Krause and Dan Woodruff. Here attend- John Hoyle (left), new President Glenn Farrow speaks on the ees could view different types of weapons and personal equipment of the Daniel Morgan Chapter, Battle of the Great Cane Brake soldiers used during the Revolutionary War. Doyle Harper was set up and Bill Kivett, President of the Dec. 21, 1775. with his traveling blacksmith shop. William Williamson. Col. Robert Anderson Chapter.

Monte A. Hart leads SAR pledge. Bill Williamson (right), Chapter secretary, with son Jacob before the event. Dan Woodruff, State Secretary, presents wreath.

Tom Weidner, Sons of the Revolution (left) and Bill Kivett, President of the Col. Robert Musket volley by Dan Woodruff (left) and Anderson Chapter. Robert Krause.

Photos by Thomas C. Hanson Monte A. Hart II leads pledge to South Car- You can watch a video of the Cane Break commemoration at olina flag. https://vimeo.com/194191738