Spring 2019 from the Texas Senate Joins Municipalities PRESIDENT: Across the State in Recognizing Tom Jackson Washington’S Feb

Official Publication of the Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution © Spring 2019 FROM THE Texas Senate joins municipalities PRESIDENT: across the state in recognizing Tom Jackson Washington’s Feb. 22nd birthday My fellow compatriots: First, I want to invite each of you to attend the state convention in Aus- tin. Host Chairman Jim Clements and his team have been working very hard and it is going to be a grand affair. The host hotel is full, but at hotels across the street there are plenty of rooms at a re- duced rate. Please check the website for further information. Our year started in grand fash- ion with hosting the SAR National Congress in Houston. We contin- ue to receive accolades from those who attended. In your service this past year, I have traveled 18,000 miles of which 10,000 were by Texas SAR color guard compatriots Blair Rudy, Tom Jones, Stu Hoyt car. We are blessed to have many and James Clements are acknowledged in the Texas Senate gallery as retired individuals as members. Senate Resolution No. 214, paying tribute to George Washington as our As a retired CFO, I am well aware first president and acknowledging his birthday on Feb. 22, is passed. that the definition of retirement is The Texas SAR has made such resolutions by civil governments across disposal of an asset at the end of the state a priority this year. (Additional photo on page 5.) its useful life. I prefer to think that we have opted for stewardship in lieu of retirement. I have spoken As a precursor to this gestalt, a second objective of the project is to with hundreds of our compatri- Texas Notable Committee was cre- induct public figures and I’m proud ots, many of whom will never go ated to highlight notables and cap- to say that our committee has been to a national congress or even a ture their histories. This resulted most successful. During congress state meeting, and am humbled in awarding of the Gold Good Cit- we inducted two judges and, at our to hear of their contributions to izenship Medal to James Franklin state convention, we will induct a our society. We are a group of no- McInvale with hopes that J.J. Watt four-star general. Waiting in the table men. will receive his in the near future. A Continued on back page Thomas Morgan Woodward, SAR emeritus member, actor, dead at age 93 Thomas Mor- deputy director of a fa- into the Order of West Range of Pi gan Woodward is cility for the criminally Kappa Alpha fraternity. The Fielder a name that you insane. In season two, House Museum in Arlington, Texas, may not place at he portrayed Captain houses a large portion of his film first glance. But to Ron Tracey, the com- and television memorabilia in their those who grew up mander of the starship “Woodward Room.” with TV Westerns USS Exeter, sister ship On March, 18, Morgan would and big-screen to the USS Enterprise. have celebrated his 75th anniver- villains, his face His prolific television sary as a member of the Sons of speaks volumes. career also included the American Revolution. Morgan Wood- “Bonanza,” “The Wal- His father, along with his un- ward was an emer- tons,” “The Lucy Show“ cle, Dr. Cicero S. Woodward, were itus member of the Major K.M. Van (with John Wayne guest-starring), co-founders of this publication, the Zandt Chapter in Fort Worth and ‘Hill Street Blues,” and “Logan’s Texas Society Texas Compatriot. died at his home in Paso Robles, CA, Run.” On the big screen, Morgan Morgan contributed greatly to on Feb. 22. The third of five sons, played supporting roles in Dis- the success of rededicating his fa- Morgan was born Sept. 16, 1925, in ney’s “The Great Locomotive Chase” ther’s SAR grave marker in Arlington Fort Worth to Dr. Valentine “Valin” (1956), “The Gun Hawk” (1963), op- in March 2016. He is the reason that Ridge Woodward and Frances Lou- posite Audie Murphy in “Gunpoint” so many family members attended. ise (McKinley) Woodward. He grew (1966), in James Stewart and Henry Unfortunately, Morgan could not at- up in Arlington and graduated from Fonda’s “Firecreek” (1968), and on tend due to health issues. high school in 1944. the Alan Smithee pseudonym West- He was a great benefactor to the Morgan was a member of the ern “Death of a Gunfighter.” Arlington Historical Society (AHS) United States Army Air Corps dur- For his contribution to the that had a special project to recog- ing World War II. He returned to Western genre, he received the nize the Arlington citizens in WWII the military during the Korean War, Golden Lariat Award at the National and Korean War, and Morgan do- this time as a lieutenant in special Western Film Festival and the pres- nated funds to make it happen. services. tigious Golden Boot Award from Compatriot Woodward lived a As an actor, he enjoyed a long the Hollywood Motion Picture and long and distinguished life. He, his and successful 40-plus-year career Television Fund. In 2009, Morgan brothers and their forebearers serve in Hollywood. He was best known was inducted into the Hall of Great as a glowing example of SAR dedica- for his recurring role on the highly Western Performers at the Nation- tion to service in fields of endeavor, popular prime time series al Cowboy & Western Heritage Mu- public life and service to country. ‘Dallas” as Marvin “Punk” Ander- seum. In 1986, he was inducted son from 1980 to 1989. He also – Article submitted by Ron Turner played the silent, sunglasses-wear- ing “man with no eyes,” Boss God- frey in the movie “Cool Hand Luke” (1967). He also has the most guest appearances on “Gunsmoke,” at 19 episodes. One of his longest television roles was in 42 episodes between 1958 and 1961 on the ABC Tele- vision series “The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp,” as the deputy/ sidekick “Shotgun” Gibbs. Morgan also made 12 guest appearances on “Wagon Train” between 1958 and 1965. Morgan guest starred in two episodes of the original series of “Star The sons of Dr. Valin Ridge Woodward (not in birth order): Dr. Stanley Mortimer Trek.” In a season one episode, he Woodward, Col. Valin Ridge Woodward Jr., Coulter Lee Woodward, Dr. Francis played Dr. Simon van Gelder, a Lewis Woodward and Thomas Morgan Woodward. 2 The Texas Compatriot PLEASE NOTE There has been confusion about a recent post card mailing requesting “Member Varification.” This solicitation is authorized by the National Society for the membership directory. You are under no Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge invited Dallas SAR Chapter’s Tom obligation to purchase any- Whitelock and Jerry Pinkerton to post the colors at their annual dinner thing. and awards presentation on Feb. 2. Texas SAR Officers 2018 - 2019

President Thomas I. Jackson [email protected] President-Elect David J. Temple [email protected] Immediate Past-President John C. Beard [email protected] Secretary Drake M. Peddie [email protected] Communications Secretary Sam Massey [email protected] Staff Secretary Larry Blackburn [email protected] Treasurer Paul Ridenour [email protected] Registrar (Coastal Group) Jack Muggli [email protected] Registrar (Inland Group) Jerry Brown [email protected] Chancellor Tracy A. Pounders [email protected] Chaplain The Rev. Frank H. Pounders [email protected] Historian Harmon Adair [email protected] Vice President, CM&A John M. Hamlin [email protected] District 1 VP Larry D. Spradlin [email protected] District 2 VP Ben Pollard [email protected] District 3 VP Stuart G. Hoyt [email protected] District 4 VP Ronald J. (Ron) Walcik [email protected] District 5 VP Ronald Carter [email protected] District 6 VP Gary W. Lovell [email protected] Compatriot Robert Hites of Patrick District 7 VP Ronald W. Brown [email protected] Henry Chapter places a flag on the District 8 VP H. Allen Green II [email protected] grave of Patriot Stephen Williams District 9 VP K. B. Hallmark III [email protected] in the historic Patriots’ Hill section District 10 VP William Sekel [email protected] of the Texas State Cemetery in District 11 VP Terry L. Holden [email protected] Austin as part of the Flags Across Chairman, C of Chapter Presidents William Sekel [email protected] America program. Trustee Mike Radcliff [email protected] Alternate Trustee Larry G. Stevens [email protected] Editor of Texas Compatriot Jim Dougherty [email protected] Webmaster Ray Cox [email protected] 3 The Texas Compatriot FORT WORTH – On Feb. 16, at the monthly meeting of the Major K.M. Van Zandt Chapter in Fort Worth, chapter officers inducted a fourth and fifth generation of compatriots. Andrew M. Cox’s great-great-grandfather, Oney K. Carstarphen, was a member of the SAR who traced his lineage to patriot ancestor William Adam Welch. His great-grandmother, Helen C. Cox, was a member of the DAR and her patriot ancestor was Leonard Helms. Andrew’s grandfather is Kenneth R. Cox, a member and past president of the Van Zandt Chapter whose patriot ancestor was William Adam Welsh. Andrew and his father, Michael R. Cox, were inducted based on their lineage to patriot ancestor Joseph Allen Welsh. Kenneth R. Cox also received a supplemental certificate for Joseph Allen Welsh. Pictured left to right: “Chase” Sanger (chapter vice president), Michael Cox (new member), Sophie Cox (Mike’s wife, Andy’s mom), Andrew Cox (new junior member), Janice Cox (Mike’s mom, Andy’s grandma, Ken’s wife), Kenneth Cox, “Gerry” Gieger (chapter president).

Members of Bernardo de Galvez Chapter and statewide guests participated in the traditional Galves- ton “Dickens on the Strand” holiday extravaganza. 4 The Texas Compatriot TEXAS CITY – Mayor Matthew Doyle (seated) presents Bernardo de Galvez Chapter #1 President Bill Adriance with a proclama- tion declaring Feb. 22 as Presi- dent George Washington Birthday in Texas City. From left: chapter treasurer Gene Shaner, color guard commander Larry Tidwell, president Adriance and secretary John Hamlin.

Around the state al of the Continental Society Sons of Indian Wars. He was a member of the Sons of the Confederacy, Sons of the Republic of Tex- as, Military Order of Stars and Bars, Sons of American Colonists, National Huguenot Society, Manakin Huguenot Society, Baro- nial Order of Magna Charta, Order of Three Crusades, Order of the Crown of Charle- magne, First Families of Georgia, Sons of the Revolution and Somerset Magna Char- ta. Kurth served as Texas president SAR (1986-1987) and as surgeon general and vice president general of the South Central Region at the national level. The dedication was attended by his wife Sara Ella, son Robert L. Kurth Jr., daugh- ter Karen Kurth Hall, granddaughters An- nabelle Kurth and Kristen Hall Reid and great-grandson Daegan Reid. ATHENS – On Jan. 12, the Athens Chapter hosted a grave A special thanks go to compatriots T.L. marker dedication for Past Texas President Dr. Robert L. Kurth Holden, John Greer, David Kinsey, Fred Pres- Sr. at the Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Lufkin. ton and Dr. Jennings Naranjo for dressing in Kurth was a veteran of WW II and Korea. He served as uniform and participating in the color guard. It Governor of the Texas Society of Colonial Wars, president of made the dedication very memorable for the The Society of the War of 1812 in Texas and surgeon gener- family. – Bill Sekel, VP District 10 See you all in Austin for the 124th Texas Sons of the American Revolution Convention April 4 - 7, 2019 5 The Texas Compatriot Record copies now available from SAR

For the first time, the National Society is making available the ability to order a record copy of an application online with credit card payment. Currently, only the record copies for which the applicant’s name, national number, and patriot ATHENS – On Nov. 24, 2018, the Athens Chapter and the James George Chap- ancestor are provided can ter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas held a joint grave marker dedication for be ordered using this sys- Patriot Benjamin W. Anderson in Glenfawn, Texas. tem. Benjamin W. Anderson was born in January 1751 in South Carolina. His This will significantly re- grandfather, Abraham Anderson, accepted 200 acres on the Carolina coast duce the amount of time for from King George III. Benjamin joined the Continental Army after the Tories killed his father, Joshua Anderson. a member to receive a copy Benjamin was married in 1784 in Georgia to Polly Rebecca Curenton. They of an application. Most cop- had nine children before she died in 1811 in Alabama. He married Margaret ies will be returned by email Jane Williams and they had 16 children. the same business day the Benjamin and Margaret came to Texas from Greene County, Alabama, with order is placed. Please keep some of their children and grandchildren in 1834. Benjamin, the patriarch, in his mid-80s was making his last great pilgrimage. There were about 33 members of in mind that holidays, va- the family who made the trip from Alabama to Texas. cation days, and sick days He enlisted and served with the local militia during the Texas Revolution. At may delay the processing the age of 85 years, he was eligible to receive a league and a labor of land. He of record copy requests, in- purchased land in Nacogdoches County in what was called Black Jack. In his cluding those ordered on- lifetime Benjamin Anderson moved halfway across the continent, from South Carolina to Georgia to Alabama to Texas. He participated in two major uprisings, line. the American Revolution and the Texas Revolution. This system cannot be He loved racehorses and rode them until he broke his leg in a horse race at used for an ancestor search the very young age of 96. He passed away on Sept. 14, 1853, at the age of 102. or a documentation request. In 1906 Benjamin’s son, Thomas Howard Anderson, had this to say: “We Those may become available moved to Texas in the year 1834 from Green County, Alabama, and landed in Sabine County and lived there a while. We then lived in San Augustine County, at a later date. then Nacogdoches County, where I spent most of my young days. My father’s Please keep in mind that name was Benjamin Anderson. He was the father of twenty-five children, nine record copies of living mem- by his first wife and sixteen by my mother, but that large family has all passed to bers of the SAR are restrict- the great beyond except myself and one brother, George W. Anderson of Mason ed to members of the SAR, County. I am 83 years old and my brother 81.” Benjamin W. Anderson was born the subject of an English king and died a DAR, and C.A.R. You are proud Texian. required to enter your na- Several family members were present and were very thankful for the place- tional number to place an ment of the markers. SAR color guard members traveled from around the state order. to be at the Athens ceremony. John Greer, Ted Wilson, T.L. Holden and Michael To place an order for re- Bierman took time out of their Thanksgiving holiday to participate. President Clayton Starr of the James George Chapter of the SAR participated and provid- cord copies, visit www.sar. ed the marker. – Bill Sekel, president of the Athens Chapter, VP District 10. org/record-copy.

6 The Texas Compatriot Last-minute notes on the TXSAR Convention (EDITOR’S NOTE: While the delegate deadline was March 8, the Online registration is still TXSAR leadership feels that the rules determining delegate eligibil- open for the 124th Texas SAR ity to the upcoming state convention should be clear.) State Convention, April 4–7, in Austin. Rules for determining numbers will be provided via Unfortunately, the host delegates to the Texas SAR DaDa email (See attached two hotel for the convention, the Annual Convention are de- page pdf) to all Texas SAR Omni Southpark Hotel at 4140 scribed in Article XX of the chapter Presidents and Dis- Governor’s Row, is sold out at Texas SAR Bylaws. See page trict VPs. Each Chapter is the convention contract rate. 14 https://www.txssar.org/ responsible for providing the Remaining rooms at the cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/r/ state secretary with the follow- Omni hotel are $170, plus tax, chpres/947304544930/ ing information, no later than and up. You must book your March 8th with the proposed room directly with the hotel at “Each local chapter will Chapter Delegates who meet (512) 448-2222. receive one delegate-at-large, the following requirements: Overflow arrangements plus one delegate for every 1) Active Texas SAR Mem- have been made with the seven (7) members or major ber as of February 1 per pub- Homewood Suites (at $135, fraction thereof of each Local lished list. plus tax) and the Hampton Inn Chapter, provided, however, 2) Primary or dual member (at $125, plus tax). Both are that any Local Chapter having of the chapter they will repre- directly across the street and less than seven (7) members sent. are in easy walking distance of shall be entitled to one dele- 3) Will be present at the the convention hotel. gate. The delegate shall be se- Convention in Austin, Texas All properties offer free hot lected in accordance with the and in physical attendance at breakfast and free parking. If rules prescribed by each Lo- the meetings. you have any questions please cal Chapter, provided, howev- Upon arriving at the conven- email [email protected]. er, that all delegates must be tion, chapter delegates will re- members of the Texas Society ceive their voting credentials/ in good standing. ID. This is another good reason An Active Member, delin- to get all your chapter dues paid quent in paying dues, shall in early and on time to maximize not be eligible to actively your potential delegates for the participate in any Annual or convention general sessions.” Colonial attire, Special Meeting of this Socie- ty, unless his delinquency is Regards, anyone? cured at least (60) days before Drake Peddie the date of such society Meet- State Secretary For those who are interest- ing as shown by the records of ed in colonial attire, Just Two the State Secretary. What this Tailors will have a booth at the means is that anyone who has convention with information not been marked as paid by the and measurment opportunities State Treasurer and accounted for custom Continental Militia for the by the State Secretary uniforms. by January 31, will NOT be el- Tailor Rick has done au- igible to be a delegate for the thentic custom sewing for the upcoming State Conference. Colonial Williamsburg Founda- Additionally, that list on Jan- tion and individuals for many uary 31, will determine how years. many delegates each chapter His website should answer will receive. many questions: Once the number is deter- http://just2tailors.com/AboutUs.asp. mined, a spreadsheet of these 7 The Texas Compatriot NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE ThePost OfficeTexas CompatriotBox 1192 PAID Austin, Texas 78767-1192 GINCOP, INC.

From the President, continued from page 1 wings is a county commissioner relations with our sisters, the and believe the only recourse is to whose voting constituency is great- Daughters of the American Revo- forfeit their charter. PG Nathan er than 20 states. lution. Simple ratio analysis tells White offered a different solution A third prong of the mission is us we’re underserving between and the chapter he helped went to capture the history of our nota- 2,000–7,000 men in the state of from closing its doors to 75 mem- bles. Public figures will appear on Texas. The DAR finder’s form and bers in attendance at their Janu- our public website while the rest of the corresponding medals are su- ary meeting. We need to forge an us will be detailed on the private perb ways to thank our sisters for action plan for the eight chapters website on a chapter basis. This is the work they do on our behalf. By that need redevelopment. To this a five–year project and details will all accounts, Texas will win this end, a committee has been formed be presented at our state conven- national contest again this year and the Council of State Presidents tion. The results obtained should with a dramatic increase in partic- will be engaged to address alterna- help appeal to others to join us. ipation from last year. I will have tives to closure and offer hope to Last year we did not earn the Fur- visited at least eight DAR chapters our fellow compatriots. long Award and were surpassed to bring greetings and to issue cer- Here in Texas we have a rich by both Virginia and Georgia. I tificates while recognizing our sis- Spanish history and there must challenged our chapter presidents, ters in their support of SAR mem- be thousands of men with Spanish supported by state leadership, to bership. I have urged our chapters surnames who qualify for mem- surpass our activities as reported to present these medals not only bership. A membership committee from last year to this year. The at their SAR chapter meetings but has been charged with exploring chapters rose to the challenge, also to go to our sisters’ “house.” this possibility. We also have more and dramatic increases were seen Other low-impact interaction with than 3,000 compatriots who have across the board and engagement our sisters is to support their com- dropped their membership in the by our members was excellent. A munity service projects. Of course, last several years, and we should key feature was to enhance en- chapters could adopt an ambassa- consider reaching out to these gagement and the area that drew dor program where a compatriot friends who wanted to belong to sharp focus was participation in would attend a DAR meeting, not our organization. Wreaths Across America and the as a HODAR, but as a way of learn- In closing I would say thank issuance of flag certificates. WAA ing how we could support our sis- you for entrusting me to serve our participation permits a chapter ters. Texas Society for the past year. We to earn the Partners in Patriotism As with any organization like have a great future and a glorious Award and provides an opportu- ours, we have challenges with re- past. nity for the rank and file, with or cruiting new members, growing I am humbled, but yet proud, without a color guard uniform, to leadership, and maintaining crit- to be counted among a number of contribute. ical mass for our smaller chap- men who have chosen to be elite Following the lead of my pre- ters. When new leadership is not stewards of the country we love, decessors, I have urged enhanced grown, chapters become weary bound together by their ancestors who created our nation.