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VOLUME 22 NUMBER 3 FALL 2012

CELEBRATING FREEDOM

Captain Robert Van Gulick leads the Color Guard parade to the celebration at Independence Square provided spirited patriotic music. The Gov- ernor and Mr. DiYeso delivered marvelous remarks fitting for this day in American history. Patrick Henry contributed irascible commentary as the bell-ringers departed to the for the traditional 13 or the 43rd consecutive year, the taps at 2 p.m., just as the Independence Pennsylvania Society celebrated "Let F Hall bell tower tolled out at the same time. Freedom Ring" at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in . A luncheon Television newscaster Chris May emceed at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel preceded the program and PSSR President James the parade and the Society was honored to Burke introduced dignitaries and made re- have the Governor of the Commonwealth at Valley Forge, attending with his family. marks. Color Guard Captain Robert Van Gu- of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, as its guest. The Color Guard paraded from the luncheon lick led his guardsmen, PSSR Vice President to Independence Hall, streets closed to traffic Leif Zetterberg was in charge of the event Governor Corbett graciously mingled with and flags flying, to drumbeat and bagpipes, for the fifth year and Bill Dutcher organized the attendees and joined for pictures, noting in the most colorful way. the luncheon. It was a magnificent day. in his remarks at lunch that he was a native Philadelphian who moved along to Pittsburgh Cynthia MacLeod, superintendent of --Leif A. Zetterberg, LFR Chairman before becoming governor. It was also an Independence National Historical Park --William H. Dutcher III, co-Chairman honor to have as keynote speaker Michael welcomed us all on this hot and sunny day, --Lanny S. Patten DiYeso, president of Freedoms Foundation as members of the Orpheus Club Choir PAGE 2 PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF SONS OF THE REVOLUTION FALL 2012 PAGE 3 PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF SONS OF THE REVOLUTION FALL 2012

throughout the entire war. He was also a direct descendant of William Lancaster County Chapter Report Bradford, the third governor of the Pilgrim’s colony at Plymouth, MA. It was a quiet summer, for Sons Win was proud to serve as a governor of the Society of Mayflower the most part, in Lancaster Deploying Descendants in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, president of the County. Quiet and hot! Philadelphia Chapter of the Sons of the , and an On July 4th, the regent and Overseas honorary vice-president of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of his family joined with his the Revolution, where he co-chaired "Let Freedom Ring" for 15 years. We have five members of the PSSR in the First Troop Phil- brother, other Sons and their adelphia City Cavalry (A Troop 1/104th Cavalry Squad- families in Philadelphia in ron, Pennsylvania National Guard), who have recently Win served as a director of the Friends of Independence National the shadows of Indepen- left Philadelphia in preparation for deployment in Kuwait. Historical Park, a director of the Flag Day Association of Philadel- dence Hall to commemorate th phia, and a founding director of the Paoli Battlefield Preservation the 236 anniversary of the They gathered at the Troop’s Armory on 23rd Street on September 14, signing of the Declaration Fund. He served as president of the Washington-Rochambeau 2012, for a “Hughie’s Breakfast,” a traditional sendoff for those going of Independence at the an- to deploy, given by generations of former Troopers who remain behind. Revolutionary Route in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, work- nual "Let Freedom Ring" ing to establish the 685-mile long W3R National Historic Trail. celebration. He also served as president of the American Revolution Patri- On the following Sunday, July 8th, twenty-four members and guests First Sergeant Nicholas G. Bowden ots Fund, which raised funds to restore Washington Square in of the Lancaster Chapter gathered at the picnic grounds of the Lan- Sergeant Thomas J. Nace downtown Philadelphia. For the last 194 years, Washington caster Liederkranz for an afternoon of fellowship and celebration, Gen. Rochambeau (John Welsh), Benjamin Franklin (Ralph Archbold), General recognizing our gratitude for the sacrifices of our patriot forbearers. Washington (John Lopes), and Win Carroll (event organizer) at Parade and Cer- Square has been an important park but, before that, it was Potter’s Corporal Travis Logan emony in Washington Square in 2008 honoring the Allied Sacrifice. Field, the largest burial ground from the American Revolution. At present, the Lancaster Chapter is preparing for its annual Capitol Sergeant Ryan Noyes Winchell “Win” Smith Carroll Day celebration, recognizing the one day, September 27, 1777, Corporal Charles V. Rogers of Bryn Mawr, PA, died September 4, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew Da- when the , fleeing the British advance on vid Carroll, Sr. and Dorothy French Carroll. Philadelphia, met in session in Lancaster. Win, originally from Hartford, Connecticut, graduated from Yale Win is survived by his children Linda Emery (Rick), Winchell Carroll, We wish them well, and a safe return from their duties overseas. University with a B.A. in British constitutional history, where he Jr. (Lisa), Alison McSlarrow (Kyle), Geoffrey Carroll (Joanna), and --David C. Hill Byrne, Regent --Lancaster County Chapter also served as a photographer for the Yale Daily News. Upon gradu- Sarah Tellefson (Erik). He is also survived by six grandchildren, his ation, he spent his career in the computer industry working first with brother Andrew David Carroll, Jr. (Mary), and his niece and nephew. NCR in Dayton, Ohio, and then coming to Philadelphia to work for Sperry, now Unisys. After his retirement in 1998, Win dedicated Contributions to the Philadelphia Continental Chapter SAR, Chapter himself to the continued study of history and historic preservation. Treasurer, 1305 Robynwood Lane, West Chester, PA 19380 would Win was a direct descendant of nine Revolutionary War soldiers be appreciated by the family. Remembrances can be sent to Mrs. including two, Ephraim Robertson and Joel Sperry, who fought Linda Emery, 9140 N. Meadowlark Lane, Bayside, WI 53217. CONTENTS CONTRIBUTORS

Celebrating Freedom 1 Peter M. Adams Winchell "Win" Smith Carroll 2 Rev. Clayton Ames In Memoriam 2 John M. Blickensderfer IN MEMORIAM Lancaster Chapter 3 Eugene A. Bolt Sons Deploying Overseas 3 David C. Hill Byrne Musket Ball 4 William H. Dutcher III Color Guard Report 4 Lanny S. Patton Bishop William White 5 Robert R. Van Gulick Name Pa ID Born Died Elected Website 6 Schuyler C. Wickes New Citizens Ceremony/Reception 7 Leif A. Zetterberg

New Members Elected 7 Ben R. Wolf Winchell Smith Carroll 5690 10/22/36 09/04/12 03/10/88 Calendar of Events 8 Photography John William Landenberger III 3966 707/25/28 10/25/10 06/08/50 Amanda Muckle Lanny R. Patten

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Bishop William White Ben Ramsay Wolf, Sr. Spiritual Leader of the American Revolution

and the Board of Managers Many members of the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revo- White helped to organize the National church and served Invite you to attend lution will recall the PSSR Annual Church Service held this past as the presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church May at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Exton. It was a memorable of the from 1796 to his death in 1836. and inspirational event. What is very interesting to recall is that St. Paul's Episcopal Church was consecrated in 1829 by Bishop William White regularly preached to and John The Musket Ball 2012 William White, the spiritual lead- Adams when they were in Philadel- er of the American Revolution. phia visiting Christ Church. George Washington attended services at Saturday, October 13th William White was born in Philadel- Christ Church covering a span of phia in 1748. His father was English approximately 20 years. After the Merion Cricket Club and William received his education success of the Revolution, William at Philadelphia College now known White was asked to be the chaplain Haverford, Pennsylvania. as the University of Pennsylvania. In for the . He 1765 he earned a B.A. and in 1768 agreed to do this and stayed on in an M.A. In 1770 William sailed to this position until the Government Music provided by the highly acclaimed Jason Kendall Production England to be ordained as a priest moved to Washington in 1801. Come out and enjoy an elegant evening of jovial conversation, in the Anglican Church. He subse- drink and sumptuous food quently returned to Philadelphia and Upon the death of George Wash- became the rector of Christ Church in ington, Bishop White delivered a Philadelphia. He earned his Doctor powerful and impassioned prayer of Divinity from the University of to John Adams, then President The Color Guard Report Pennsylvania. In 1787 he returned of the United States, the Senate to England and was consecrated a and the House of Representatives. A delegation of the Color Guard, including Captain Robert Van Gulick, Immediate Past Captain W. Steven Mark and First Lieutenant bishop. In total he served as the rec- White's prayer highlighted the Timothy Games, visited Savannah, in early January to see the venues for the upcoming Triennial. During that visit, they were tor of Christ Church for 57 years. many great strengths and leadership introduced to representatives of the Coastal Heritage Society, which cares for a number of historic sites in Savannah, including the Savannah qualities displayed by Washington Battlefield Park. The Battlefield Park is on the site of the Spring Hill redoubt, where on October 9, 1779, Continental and Allied troops Few people today realize William throughout his life. A portion of attacked an entrenched British regulars with a significant loss of life. Eight hundred Georgia granite stones, representing those who died White played a very important this prayer stated, "for as much as or were wounded during the battle, are arranged in ranks of ten and represent the five columns that attacked the redoubt. Eventually, role as the spiritual leader of the it hath pleased Almighty God, in the Coastal Heritage Society hopes to have each of those stones engraved with the name and memory of a Revolutionary War figure. American Revolution. William his wise providence, to take out of Such a commemoration being very much in line with the public purpose of the Pennsylvania Society, the Special Project Committees of White married Mary Harrison. Her this world our beloved brother in the Society and the Color Guard agreed to share the cost of a “soldier’s stone” commemorating the service of Major General Anthony father, Captain Henry Harrison, was a mayor of Philadelphia Christ, and our ever honored fellow-citizen George Washing- Wayne, who had a connection with both Pennsylvania and Georgia. The following inscription will appear on the memorial stone which and also served on the vestry of Christ Church. The Revolution ton, formerly President of these United States, let us bow down will be dedicated in October. presented a problem for William White. He was an ordained min- our souls in lowly submission and offer up our thanksgivings ister in the Church of England and was the only Anglican clergy and praises for the good example, for the exalted character and to side with the American Revolutionary cause. White realized for the signal services of the illustrious George Washington". MAJOR GENERAL ANTHONY WAYNE by siding with the partiots he risked his life and the loss of his 1745-1796 livelihood as a clergyman in the Anglican Church. Shortly after WAYNE WAS THE COMMANDER OF The above information was discovered by the writer while reading CONTINENTAL TROOPS IN MANY the patriot leaders declared independence, William White took the rare documents housed in the archives of the Diocese of the Epis- BATTLES OF THE WAR INCLUDING: oath of allegiance to the United States and remained faithful to it. copalian Church of Pennsylvania. While researching this article the BRANDYWINE, PAOLI, MONMOUTH, writer learned that soon a new book will be launched in Philadelphia GERMANTOWN AND THE DARING NIGHT As the British advanced into Philadelphia, Rev. White relocated to that will provide greater detail about William White and the history ATTACK AT STONY POINT. AFTER live in Harford County, Maryland. From there he was summoned of the Episcopalian Church in Pennsylvania, including its role during YORKTOWN, HE SERVED ON THE GA back to Philadelphia, to become the chaplain for the Continental the American Revolution. One of the authors of this new book is Dr. FRONTIER AND BECAME THE U.S. Congress. He responded at once to the call to provide the spiritual William Pencak, professor of history at Penn State University. Dr. REPRESENTATIVE OF GA. BEFORE guidance for our patriot leaders. In addition to being rector of Christ RETURNING TO SERVICE. Pencak and Peter Adams exchanged information concerning Wil- Church, White also helped to organize the Anglican parishes to STONE PLACED BY lian White. In a forthcoming article, the writer intends to interview PA SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE more firmly establish the Protestant Episcopal Church in the colo- Dr. Pencak and provide an exclusive book review for the members REVOLUTION AND ITS COLOR GUARD nies. White then founded the Diocese of Pennsylvania in 1785 and of the Society. became its first bishop. --Robert R. Van Gulick, Jr. --Peter M. Adams --Captain of the Color Guard Photo Courtesy of Coastal Heritage Society PAGE 6 PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF SONS OF THE REVOLUTION FALL 2012 PAGE 7 PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF SONS OF THE REVOLUTION FALL 2012

THE NEW WEBSITE New Citizens Reception & Naturalization Ceremonies IS COMING! Dear Colleagues:

The Pennsylvania Society Sons of the Revolution will host its next the presentation of their citizenship certificate by the Clerk of the New Citizens Reception on December 13, 2012 (appropriately on Court. The ceremony should be over no later than 12:00 noon. Bill of Rights Day). The event will take place at the ceremonial court room in the Federal Court House located on the northwest While all this is occurring in the court room, our caterer will corner of 6th and Market Streets in Philadelphia. Our president, have set up a buffet in the foyer with cake and iced tea, and a James Bradley Burke will be one of the speakers at the event. The musician will be playing traditional American music for the ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. However, in order to be sure of seats benefit of the new citizens’ families. The reception will con- we recommend you plan to arrive at approximately 9:45 a.m. The tinue after the swearing in ceremony for the new citizens. presiding judge will be the Hon. John R. Padova. If you have not done so earlier, please confirm if you will attend For those of you have not previously participated, the usual routine this ceremony to allow us to arrange for the appropriate number of is for the chairman and a member of the office staff to arrive at seats in the court room, which will need to be coordinated with the 9:45 a.m. with a box of packets containing a small American flag, Immigration and the Clerk of the Court. a copy of the U. S. Constitution, a ball point pen, and a lapel pin. During the ceremony we hand these to the new citizens following --John M. Blickensderfer, Chairman

This Newsletter is published by the New Members Elected Pennsylvania Society of Since April 2012 Sons of the Revolution

Office Hours Visitors to the PSSR website will notice some changes in coming weeks. A design team led by Scott Sharadin of Miller Design Works Monday - Friday has been hard at work during the past several months improving the website’s infrastructure, including its navigation and its overall look. Vance Carter Broach, Jr. Evan Kristopher Peters Christopher Bradley Burke Thomas H. L. Price 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The 500+ digital pages of the PSSR website have for the past decade been a repository for information about our organization that is James Henry Burke Dallas Morgan Rapoport Phone available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Potential applicants visit the website to view and download application materials and Joseph Thomas Coleman Laurence Baxter Richardson 215-545-1888 suggestions for sources to help with genealogical resources. School children visit to view the many wonderful photos of the Color Judson B. Van Dervort James Jeffrey Shaver Fax Guard’s remarkable collection of Revolutionary War flags, and even members visit to look up basic information, such as the address Edwin Winston Dougherty Jeffrey Scott Shaver 215-545-1777 and phone number of the PSSR office. Winfield Bromley Dougherty Daniel Maguire Sossaman Email Robert James Fenner John N. C. Strawbridge [email protected] Layton Harris Fierng Pennington F. C. Strawbridge For those not familiar with PSSR, our website often serves as an introductory guide. The old adage that you only get to make a first Phone Let Freedom Ring impression once seems true more often than not, and so it was thought that our digital entry portal to the Society could benefit from some Robert McIntyre Flood IV Raymond Munson Wallace William F. Forbes Nelson Taylor Weaver 1-800-330-1776 visual and informational improvements. The term “user friendly” is often overused these days, and yet being able to find information Email Let Freedom Ring quickly and efficiently is increasingly important, particularly for those utilizing websites. We want our website to provide those unfamiliar James Kipp Gearhart John Francis Wilbraham [email protected] with the Society with good, positive impressions of our history as well as the vibrancy of our ongoing work to preserve the memory Jacob Schlager Spencer Gearhart Jeffrey Thomas Yager Let Freedom Ring Website and commemorate those ancestors who took part in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. The new website Eric Lane Hoyle will be a useful tool in helping to publicize some of our most public events, particularly our annual Fourth of July "Let Freedom Ring" Craig David Koyler Junior to Adult www.let-freedom-ring.org ceremony and festivities. Richard J. T. Lerch Evan John Buckwalter Newsletter Committee Kenneth MacNeal William Whiting Davy Schuyler C. Wickes, Chairman The website improvement project also seeks to make the website a more vital and useful resource for PSSR members. To that end, Brinton J. T. Markle Douglas Buchanan Gibson Peter L.H. Byrne the website will have a new area that will contain information more interesting and pertinent to PSSR members. We feel that the new Andrew Roy McReynolds Edwin Sipler Hart IV Dr. James B. Congdon George Andrew Meschter, Jr. technologies that our website will employ will help the Society to maintain and update information and photos with greater frequency, Richard R. P. Di Stefano, Esq. George William Meschter, Sr. Junior Members keeping it fresher and up-to-date. You’ll be receiving information about how to gain access to this area and the information contained Wm. Murray Gordon there, including information about upcoming social events and activities that are held for the benefit our membership. Thomas Jay Nace David Patrick Ermine Ryan William Noyes Charles Andrew Frick James S. Hayes III, Esq. Dr. David M. Humphrey We look forward to unveiling the new PSSR website later this fall and hope that you’ll be among the thousands of new visitors who Richard Francis Pagano utilize this important informational resource. Daniel I. Murphy, Esq. --Eugene A. Bolt, Chairman Website Committee Coleman Sellers VI PAGE 8 PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF SONS OF THE REVOLUTION FALL 2012

Calendar of Events 2012 16 February Washington's Birthday Ball 13 October Musket Ball The Union League of Philadelphia Merion Cricket Club Philadelphia, PA Haverford, PA 28 April Valley Forge Church Service 8 November Young Members Evening Wayne Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Club Wayne, PA Philadelphia, PA 18 May Radnor Hunt Races 13 December Naturalization Ceremony Radnor Hunt Club Federal Courthouse Malvern, PA Philadelphia, PA Monthly Events 2013 Second Thursday of Each Month Late-January Young Members Evening Board of Managers Meeting with Colonial Dames of America The Union League of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA

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