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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 com- patriots: 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 web- site 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 ep- isodes 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).

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