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Vol. LXXXVI, No. 1 Spring 2012 Whole No. L88 Founders of Early American Families Second Revised Edition by Meredith B. Colket, Jr. Revision Editor - Keith M. Sheldon
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The Bulletin, published semi-annually by: The General Court of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America
Subscriptions: Corurururs Non-members are 510 per year Associates are prepaid by annual dues. Governor General's Message 4
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Articles, poetry, activity reports Necrology tI and photographs from Associates are welcome. JQA FounO.Oon 72
13 Please send editorial materials to: Merchandise Stephen P. Shaw News from the Societies !7 PO Box77 Cheste[ CT 06412 Visiti ng Ancestra I Homes 26 ste p h e n @ wh o isth eo I d guy. co m Officers of the Order 28 Send changes of address to: DanielWarren Officers of the Societies 29 1512 Steuben Road Gloucester Point, VA 23062 dwarrenmd @cox.net www. Fou ndersPatriots.org Dear Fellow Associates our heritage it would seem to follow that we should cherish our neighbors' personal liberty ln an essay presented to the Annual Meeting as much as we do our own. This is the faith of of the New York Society OFPA in 1968, Burleigh our Declaration of lndependence. lt is implicit Cushing Rodick, noted, that "as men and in our Bill of Rights, and explicit in our oath of Associates of our Order, we are representative national allegiance. of a colorful age, who should never forget Sir Walter Raleigh, who was our real founder and Second: This means that no national group whose spirit still dwells among us." Raleigh should be permitted to use its powers in such established the first English settlement at a way as to subvert the liberties of any other Roanoke 1584. We know that he was a valiant group. fighter for English and against the Spanish Armada in 1588. Far in advance of his age, Third: One of the bases of our Anglo-American he pleaded for representative government, culture is our Christian heritage, lt was the faith separation of church and state and universal of Raleigh and Roger Williams and Jefferson suffrage. ln his opposition to the Stuart army and Lincoln" he was also a humanistic philosopher, After his long confinement in the Tower of London, he "Fourth: The study of our Anglo-American was finally informed that the day had been set heritage should always make us conscious of for his execution. He replied: "The world itself the fact that history is the study of that other' is but a large prison from which some are daily living whom we call the dead, and that nothing called for execution." in the past is alien to' him who would seek to understand how the present came to be what And in his jail cell, before his execution, he it is. wrote in his bible: Last of all: lf we are to be artists in human Even such is Time that takes in trust' relations, and I imagine that is the great art of Our youth, ourjoys, our all we have, life, doubtless we should never wholly despair And pays us but with age and dust, of our human condition and the way it evolves. Who in the dark and silent grave "ln the moral world we are ourselves the light When we have wandered all our waYs bearers, and the cosmic process is in us made Shuts up the story of our daYs; flesh. For a brief space it is granted to us, if we But from this earth, this grave, this dust, will, to enlighten the darkness that surrounds My God shall raise me uP, I trust. our path. As in the ancient torch race, which seemed to Lucretius to be the symbol of all Finally, Mr, Rodick stated, "it seems to me life, we press forward, torch in hand, along that we should ask ourselves how we may be the course. Soon from behind comes the worthy of our great Anglo-American heritage. runner who will outpace us. All our skill lies in He suggested the following: giving into his hand the living torch, bright and unflickering, as we ourselves disappear in the First: To the extent that we profess faith in darkness. 4 Soon our Order will meet for General Court in patriots, The sources of the wood are from Chicago. We suspect it will be similar to, and as those sites still alive and vibrant. May all who successful as was, the SUCCESS OF THE FIRST wield this gavel feel the summation of history ANNUAL DINNER OF THE ORDER as reported that he holds in his hand. in the New York Times of !897, where it was reported that 'A Very Large Attendance of ln May, this gavel will call the Chicago General Prominent Men held the first annual banquet Court to Orde[ and it will be passed over to the ofthe Order ofthe Founders and Patriots next in line to receive the highest position of of America, given at the Hotel Manhattan. honor of our Order. The banquet hall of the hotel was filled to its utmost capacity, More than 200 persons, Leadership is fleeting. Leadership's duty is members of the Order and their guests, sat to pass our torch, with respect, to the next down to one of the most elegant and elaborate generation of those who voluntarily accept dinners ever given in this citY". the Offices of responsibility. Such gentlemanly conduct is the rightful expectation of those The Organizing Committee of Associates, newly elected. preparing for the May 2012 General Court in Chicago, are to be congratulated for their It is the hope of this officer that the spirit of Sir Dutiful acceptance of responsibility. Walter Raleigh, the admonitions of Mr, Rodick, ("to be worthy of our great Anglo-American At an earlier General Court, past Governor heritage "), the enthusiasm of that very first General Burk O. Barker; unveiled the gavel that OFPA Annual Dinner in New York City and now "Presides" over all official General Order the enduring symbolism of our Order's Gavel Leadership assemblies. will rest as gently and fit as well with today's Associates as has it has done in the past. He told how he had worked pieces of historic wood into the case and gavel, now in use Lastly, it is an honor to express great by Governors General. He said "l think it is a appreciation to those Officers and Gentlemen worthy instrument to call my fellow associates who have so graciously supported the efforts of to order, this group of patriots who share such General Officers. a treasured heritage. Like the associates called to order, this gavel and case embodies all of the With kindest regards, strict elements of "belonging." The gavel itself Tommy dates from the period when our forefathers Thomas M. Leland, MD, PhD were. as John Quincy Adams decreed, the real Governor Genera I 2OL0-2012 pioneers. The case containing the gavel came from the period of time of the shot heard 'round the world. The crosses inlaid in the top ofthe case are representative ofthat period of time and place where great leaders came to unburden themselves of the travail.
It is to be hoped that our associates are living embodiment of all things held dear by all true Exposition of 1893. Chicago was the center of mobster action (including Al Capone) during the "Roaring Twenties." Then the Century of Progress World's Fair of L933-1934 celebrated the city's centennial. Despite being founded more than 200 years after the landing of the Mayflower (1620) and the Winthrop Fleet (1"630), Chicago has plenty of interesting history of its own to be explored. The General Court Committee looks forward to providing a memorable visit for all who attend. The historic and centrally-located Union League Club will be the site of the 116th General Established in 1879, the Union League Club is Court when it convenes in Chicago, lllinois, on located in the heart of downtown Chicago, five Friday, May 25,20L2. The only other General blocks from Union Station (to the west) and, to Court held in Chicago was back in L927 so all the east, only four blocks from the Art lnstitute Associates should be looking forward to this of Chicago (situated in Grant Park, which has one as a very special and memorable occasion. various other sites as well) and about seven The name "Chicago" is the French version of blocks from Lake Michigan itself. For the ladies, the Miami-lllinois lndian word "shikaakwa" shopping is not too far away, including Macy's, ("Stinky Onion") named for the plants common Filene's Basement, and Marshall Field's. The along the Chicago River. ln 1795, following the Northwest lndian War, the area was ceded by Native Americans to the United States for a military post. Fort Dearborn was built in 1803 on the Chicago River but then was destroyed by the British during the War of t8I2 in the Battle of Fort Dearborn. All of its inhabitants were killed or taken prisoner.
On August 72,7833, the Town of Chicago was incorporated with an initial population of only 350. ln the 1850's construction of railroads made Chicago a key hub, with over 30 rail lines entering the city. ln 1871- the Great Chicago Fire destroyed 18,000 buildings, killed 300 people, and left homeless 100,000 of the city's 300,000 residents.
However, the rebuilding and recovery of the city was celebrated by the World Columbian will be posted on the Order's website (www. founderspatriots. org) as soon as they are ready.
THURSDAY MAY 24,2OL2,
Club also is only about two blocks from the cocKTAlt "Metro" subway system, which has links to all RECEPTION parts of Chicago. Furthermore, a two block The Order will walk will take you to the corner of Jackson and host an informal State Streets, where you can catch Chicago welcoming Transit Bus 146 for a 12-minute ride to the cocktail world-famous Shedd Aquarium. The excellent reception from pm Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium are 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. MaY 24,20L2. only a 2-minute walk from there. The Club also on Thursday, is only about a 10-minute walk (half mile) from 2012 ACTIVITIES AND DINNER the Pritzker Military Library, which has a library FRIDAY MAY 25, ofthe General Court comprising over 35,000 volumes spanning all The opening session 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on periods of historY. will convene from Friday, May 25,2012 in the French Room of League Club. ln fact, all business A Special Group Rate block of rooms has the Union General Court (but not the been reserved at only S170 per night (single meetings of the held in that same or double occupancy, inclusive of all taxes). Saturday banquet) will be on 7th Floor of the Club. This extraordinarily-low rate applies to all room, located the the Club at room reservations received before April 27, Friday from L0:30 a.m. [leaving p.m. while the Associates 2012. The Union League Club is located at L0:00 a.m.l to 4:30 General Court and related 65 W Jackson, Chicago, lL; phone 372-427- are occupied by the will take a guided tour of 7800. To make a reservation, call 1 (800) meetings, the ladies Chicago (111 S' Michigan 443-0578, ask for the "Order of Founders & the Art lnstitute of phone with its treasure Patriots of America" special rate of S170/ Ave.; 372-443-3680) artifacts. night. Please make sure identify your affiliation trove of fine art and with "Founders & Patriots". lf you have any questions or problems, you can contact General Court Committee.
THURSDAY MAY 24,20L2 OPTIONALTOUR On Thursday, May 24,2012, from 9:00 am to 4:30 P.m. there will be an optional tour. At press time, the details of the Thursday Optional Tour were still in flux. The details General's remarks, and dancing to the music of an outstanding local dance band. This elegant evening will be one to remember!
SUNDAY MAY 27,2012 CHURCH SERVICE There will be a church service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning, May 27 at the Grace (637 Episcopal Church I S Dearborn StreeU All 312-922-1426). i That evening registered Associates and their Associates and their guests will dine at a colorful and historic spouses and guests Berghoff Restaurant. are invited to attend and participate in the MAY 26, 2012 DAYTIME ACTIVITIES SATURDAY services, at which we The closing session of the General Court will will ask that the Order will be convene from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on recognized, Following the services, we hope to Saturday, May 26 in the French Room. During have a tour of the church. that same time period, the ladies will be on a shopping tour of Michigan Avenue and VOTUNTEERS NEEDED: on the Magnificent Mile. At 1L:45 a'm., lunch We need volunteers to help assemble and immediately after the conclusion of the General set up the flags on Thursday and then to Court, the traditional photo of all General Court disassemble them on Saturday evening after participants will be taken. For both Friday and the banquet. Saturday lunches, Associates and their spouses are on their own.
SATURDAY MAY 26, 2012 EVENING: GOVERNOR GENERATS RECEPTION AND BANQUET One of the high points of the entire weekend will be the Governor General's Reception, which takes Place in the Heritage Room (which boasts a cozY fireplace, a built-in dance floor, and rounded bar) and which starts at 6:00 p.m. on SaturdaY, MaY 26. Then at 7:00 p.m. the Procession of State Flags will commence, followed bY the banquet, also in the Heritage Room. The banquet will feature the customary banquet toasts, annual awards, Governor Mav 25 - MnY 27,2012
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11 GALLERY OF DISTINCTION pleased announce that a total The Board ofTrustees ofThe John Quincy Adams Foundation is to and State Societies to of St7,421was generously contributed by ninety-eight devoted Associates the Foundation's CamPaign 2OIl' offer their These gentlemen and state societies answered the call and stepped forward to our noble g"n.rJrt support for the Foundation's ongoing efforts to build an endowment fund for graciously to the 6rder. we a're pleased and honored to re-ognize those who contributed so for 2OIL' success of this campaign and become members of the Gallery of Distinction
PATRIOT LEVEL ($2,500 TO s9,999) Lyttleton T. Harris lV (TX/LA) MTNUTEMAN LEVEL (sl,ooo ro s2,499) Alden Atwood (DC) John Winthrop (SC) The Ohio SocietY OFPA TEADER tEVEt ($s00 To s999) Richard K. Blodgett (CTINH) J. Michael PhelPs (CA)
sUPPoRTER LEVEL (s2oo rO s499) (LA) John M. Bourne (OH) Carlen P. Booth (Rl) John C. Grout, Jr. J. Hill (NJ) W Charles Hampton (GA) David W. Chester (MA) George R. Coleman (CA) Sidney Clifford, Jr. (Rl) George V. Lauder (MA) Michael A. Mason (OH) Charles C. Lucas (NY) Arthur B. Cowardin (VA) George GareY (Ml) Willis D. Crittenberger, Jr. (DC) Donald L. Stone, Jr. (TX) Michael E. J. Walcott (CO) The Texas Society OFPA The Georgia Society OFPA Robert DanielC. Warren (VA) \" coNTRTBUTOR LEVET (s100 TO s199) (FL) Robert B. Baxter (Rl) James F. Barr, Jr. (lL) James H. Moore F. OrdwaY (MA) Thornton L. NeatherlY (AL) Bert B. Beach (MD) Harold Dean F. Cobos (MA) Renton K. Brodie lll (lL) John L. Plank, Jr. (FL) Franklin M. SeeleY (PA) Joel V. Rises (NJ) Joel T. Daves lV (AL) (DC) Phoenix A. Harris (TX) Ronald C. GaY (GA) Howard M. Steele, Jr. Stetson (ME) Duke N. Stern (SC/FL) Jeffrey M. Holden (lL) lrving Joseph A, Kilbourn (CT) Steven B. Jones (VA) Robert P. Vivian (ME/NJ) C. Wilmot (OH) Winston c. williams (Wl) John A. Lighthall (NY) John James C. McHargue (CA) John M. Wright, Jr. (CA)
DONOR LEVEL (s1o rO s99) Ervan L. Amidon (Ml) Richard W. Aldrich (TX) Peter R. Hill (PA) (TX) Harry W. KinsleY, Jr. (ME) Frederick F. Kellogg, Jr. (NY) Stephen W Barker Blake Heritage Fdn (NY) E. Kenneth Beckwith (NH) G. F. Lane (NY) M. Maxson lll (NC) John C. Lay (VA) Matthew Bowdish (CO) Ray G. Brown (Rl) RobertT. BoYd lll (PA) Donald l. Mitchell (NV) James David A. Potter, Jr. (DC) Ronald E. Newton (NH) Richard W ChaPPell (PA) (TX) Paul H. Davis (lLlCA) Thomas P. Curtis ll (Wl) William L. Robinson, Sr. Howard K. SoPer (LA) James R. Rowland (VA) James R. DotY (CA) E. Dunham (NJ) Theodore M. DuaY lll (FL) Steven P. Stearns (CT) Mike (OH) Gilbert M. True (OH) Albert S. Trefts, Jr. (OH/Ml) Elliott T. Eldred H. Ford (cT) Jonathan K. Farnham (Rl) Duane E. Vandenberg (TX) Gilbert (NV) Billy O. Wadsworth (VA) Thomas K. VarneY (lL) John C. Freeman Douglas M. Graves (VA) Frederick D. Fulkerson (TX) Robert B. WelbY (CA) Collier S. Wiese (Wl) Walter C. Whitfield (GA) David Grinnell (CA) Edward F. WinthroP (SC) James Hall (PA) Cranston Williams, Jr. (VA) L2 001 Plaque of the Order, or Governor's Star (gold plated and sterling silver) 340.00 001b Past State Governor's Star 235.00 oo2 Membership Emblem Badge on Ribbon 110.00 003 Miniature Membership Emblem Badge on Ribbon 65.00 004 Past State Governor Lapel Pin 30.00
005 Officer's Neck Ribbon (specify neck size) 15.50 006 Cordon {sash}with Bow (National Officers only) 52.00 oo7 Membership Rosette - Plain (Lapel) t4.oo 008 Past or Present State Governor Rosette (Silver Btaid beneath) 22.00 009 Past or Present General Officer Rosette (Half Gold, Half-Silver beneath) 23.50 010 Past or Present Governor General Rosette (Gold Braid beneath) 25.00
072 Cummerbund - striped (one size fits all) 30.00
013 Necktie (Striped; hand tie -100% silk) 46.00
015 Bowtie (Striped; hand tie -100% silk) 26.50 016 Bowtie (Striped with Medallion; hand tie -100% silk) 018 Round Blazer Patch (Members) 32.00 040 Plaque Blazer Patch (General officers) o27 Blazer Buttons (Set of 6 Small and 3 Large) 70.00 o29 Society and Meritorious Award Medal & Certificate ** 35.00 041 Oxford Shirt 70.00 042 Golf Shirt 50.00 043 Ultra Soft Microfiber Jacket 90.00 o32 Large Blazer Button 8.00
030 ROTCAward Medal and Certificate ** 30.00 031 National Guard Award Certificate **
035 Diploma*** 35.00
039 Jamestowne Commemorative Medals (Set) SALE! 35.00
025 War Service Cross, Official Set (FullSize and Miniature) s8.50
026 War Service Cross, Alternate Enameled Set (Full Size and Miniature) 95.00 022 Supplemental lndex for the Register of Lineages, Vol. 1-4 12.oo
044 A Centennial History 1896-1996 7.00
024 OFPA lnformation Pamphlet (50 copies) 0.00 028 Self-Adhesive Decal lemblem of the order) 1.00 033 Founders of Early American Families 35.00
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16 CAIIFORNIA Clairmont Colleges. Archer Frey will help and The Minutes of the Spring Meeting of CA-OFPA. represent the CA-OFPA at presentations in were taken by Society Secretary Dr. Robert northern California. Lincoln. Thank you. CONNECTICUT
1 Our regular fall meeting was called off at the last minute at the end I of October due to the freak snow storm that left over half of the state without power for weeks. We normally look forward to meeting with a half dozen small patriotic societies before the Massing of the Colors which gathers so many attendees from a long list of palriotic societies in Connecticut.
l'm pleased Wayne Rogers presented certificates to David Grinnell who recently had to report that our two (2) OFPA supplementals approved. associates all weathered the storm and the aftermath. We look forward Each OFPA member in turn gave a short to our next meeting, description of their Founder and Patriot ancestor. Robert Bingham gave a great report The Society presented ROTC Medals to Cadets on recent registration activity. Calvin Stafford from the University of Connecticut. Army Cadet and Don Cook have been approved as new Cole Campbell was presented his award on members. Merril I Darl ington's appl ication was April 5, 20t2, by Connecticut Society member in process for approval. Prospective member and Deputy Registrar General Kenneth Duane George Ranney had a problem with the patriot Roach at ceremonies held on Camp Niantic, ancestor that was holding up his application. a Connecticut Army National Guard Training Center. Wayne Rogers made a motion to form a nominating committee for CA-OFPA officer The Air Force ROTC award ceremony was held 1 terms starting in January 20t2.The motion April 29, 2OL2, on the campus of the forming the committee consisting of former University of Connecticut. Air Force Cadet CAOFPA governors Ken Walker, Michael Phelps, Alexis Thomsen was presented her award by and David Eaton was passed unanimously. DPG Kenneth Duane Roach.
Wayne Rogers discussed the presentation Both Cadets, in addition to the medal, ribbon of ROTC certificates. Robert Bingham will and certificate, were presented with a represent CA-OFPA at the UCLA and USC scholarship of $100. ceremonies. Ken Walker will present at the L7 I
Associates of the DC Society. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA of the War, not the factor of "inevitability" of armed conflict between Native Americans and The Order of the Founders and Patriots in the colonial settlers as often touted by historians of District of Columbia held its 85th Anniversary the colonial era. A lively question and answer Dinner, on November 18,2011at the Cosmos period ensued. Club in Washington, DC. Governor Timothy C. Finton recognized four new Associates by The Associates, guests, and prospective presenting them rosettes of the Order. A full members of the District of Columbia Society contingent of Associates and Guests filled will be gathering on Saturday, March 10, 2012 the Gold Room to capacity to hear renowned for the 87th Annual Meeting and Luncheon at guest speaker, David J. Silverman, Ph.D., the Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Professor of History, The George Washington Maryland. The guest speaker will be Mr. John University, who teaches Early American and Marshall, Director of Guest Relations, Historic American lndian history. The nationally- Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, speaking on recognized Professor Silverman spoke on "New "The Legacy of George Washington." Reflections on the Causes and Conduct of King Philip's War." ln this fascinating hour-long FLORIDA presentation, Professor Silverman advanced The Florida Society held its Fall Meeting on his provocative theory that the mysterious OcL.29,20!t at the St Pete Yacht Club at St. killing of John Sassamon was the specific cause Petersburg, Florida. Officers Raleigh Worsham,
tetttorrght, EdEngelhardt, PeterDouglas,GrantWallin,HarryHollien,LarryPeckSr.,RaleighWorsham,EdNeugaard, Don Wilson, Bob Baldwin, Ron Benson, and Robert Sprague Governor; Ed Engel ha rdt, Secreta ry; Ed Neugaard, Chaplain; Ronald Benson, Registrar; and Harry Hollien, Treasurel were present. L-R: Teny Brown, Mike Christian, Dan Klinck, Rev. Paul Smith, Louis Carmichael, Lowery Watkins, Will Schrader, Jack Early, Dennis Babbitt, Tom House. joint The meeting was a presented by Dennis Babbitt and Terry Brown meeting with the 'Admiral Gaspard de Coligny in lndiana and Kentucky. Govemor Early will Huguenot Society Florida. Chapter" ofthe of check on awarding an OFPA Certificate to the Governor Raleigh Worsham enlightened the Kentucky National Guard for their service in group with a bit of history about his Huguenot lraq. and Revolutionary Ancestor - Brigadier General - Battle Andrew Lewis hero of the Point- at the At the Joint, Luncheon. Louis Carmichael, by some as of Point Pleasant recognized the President of the Sons of the Revolution in of the American Revolution. Reports first battle Kentucky, brought greetings. Rev. Paul W. Smith given our and treasurer and were by secretary ofthe Sons ofthe Revolution in Kentucky I finances are in good order. can say that our offered the lnvocation. Dr. Jack J. Early, next be 3L, 2012 the Our meeting will March Governor of OFPA, Kentuckiana Society, spoke Eaglebrooke Country Club. on the subject, '1ames Madison, Father of the Constitution." After Dr. Early' s address, the KENTUCKIANA meeting was adjourned. The Society held its own Business Session and had a ioint Luncheon with the Sons of the LOUISIANA Revolution in Kentucky on Saturday, December Members of the society recently met to elect Louisville, 3,20L!, at the Pendennis Club in a new slate of officers for 2012-20t4 and catch Kentucky. up on business.
Christian led Associates in the Mr. Mike the William Allerton, lll is the new Governor with Order. The Secretary, Dan Klinck, Prayer ofthe Michael Schenk as the Secretary-Registrar. distributed the Minutes of the last meeting and the Minutes were approved.
Tom House gave the Report of the Treasurer. The balance indicated a slight increase for the Kentuckiana Society. (from left to right):Treasurer Chester A. Mehurin, Jr., Councillor Howard Kent Soper, Councillor D. Clifford Jackson, Jr., Deputy Governor Thomas Edward Jacks, Councillor John Clifford Grout, ir., Secretary-Registrar Michael Perry Schenk, Governor- Councillor General William Allerton lll ROTC Medals will be MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN Members of the Founders and Patriots, Sons of It is my sad duty to inform you that Bob Lessa the Revolution, Society of the War of t8I2 passed away on Tuesday October 25. Bob was a and friends opened the fall season a little early former Governor of the Michigan Society OFPA, this year. After a chance to catch up on summer and had most recently been serving as our activities, speaker iohn Laurence Busch, author Councillor General. He was a strong supporter of Steam Coflin, informed and entertained us of our society, as well as numerous other with the story of Captain Moses Rogers and societies and organizations such as the Boy the steamship Savannah, the first steamship to Scouts of America. Our condolences go out to cross the Atlantic. Bob's wife, Lois and his family.
Members of the Founders and Patriots, Sons NORTH CAROLINA of the Revolution, Society of the War of 1812, Order of Lafayette and Descendants of Washington's Army at Valley Forge and friends met at the beautifully decorated Union Club on December 1,3. They socialized and enjoyed a holiday luncheon followed by a fascinating presentation by Maureen Taylor, the "photo detective." This has been an eventful year for your NC She presented photographs and discussed her Society. We have had two successful meetings, research on the Revolutionary generation - one in Olde Salem (Greensboro) and one at people who had experienced the Revolutionary Pete Jaeger's horse farm in Chapel Hill, both period first-hand. She told the story of how fairly well attended - but I would like to she found the images and discovered who have more. they were. Her work resulted in the book, The Last Muster: lmages of the Revolutionary War The one in Olde Salem was educational, having Jake Ruddiman from Wake Forest History Department speak and the second, more of a relaxed social gathering with our great cooking host, Pete Jaeger, who along with his wife, Gael, gave us some history of the Morgan horse breed and a personal tour of Flintlock Farms. Maureen Tavlor, Exec Sec Deborah Nowers and Governor Henry Peach await the beginning of lunch. Our OFPA Flag will be on permanent view Generation. lt contains images of and vignettes at the House of Flags in Columbus, NC' The on men and women, soldiers and loyalists, House of Flags has just oPened on even a Native American who fought for Great November !t,2ott in a permanent two story Britain and a slave who fought for the building next to the County Offices. The Americans. All lived a long time-from the House of Flags has daily educational Revolutionary era to the age of photography. programs for schools and patriotic groups.
20 NEVADA During the NV-SAR state annual meeting, which included the Pledge of Allegiance and Blessings, both the NV-OFPA and the Northern
Chapter NV- Past Governor General John Bourne, David C. Wilmot and guest at the Ohio Society meeting. SAR also held their annual meetings 24 Mar 2012 at John oHro Ascuaga's Resort and Spa in Sparks. Afterward The Ohio Society continued its active ways many attended the NV-DAR state Banquet. during the second half of 2011; holding three luncheon meetings at the Cleveland Yachting NV-OFPA - All necessary business was Club and two at the Cleveland Skating Club. transacted. Elected officers for our society Speakers at the former included John C. were: Donald Hotchkiss Jr, President/ Secretary; Cimperman discussing his new book, Erie J B Coats Registrar; Brian Worcester, Awards Street Cemetery, and the history of many early Chairman, and the 20!2-2015 Councillors- Cleveland residents buried there; Thomas M. Michael Alaux, Michael Coats and Niklas Harper, past OH Governor reviewing his new Putnam. book, Rocky River, OH, Where the River Ends; and prospective member Thomas M. Stickney, Membership is 20 regular and five dual Esq., son of our Associate John M. Stickney, members including Nathan Barbour from CO, reporting on the Cleveland "Flats" area at the and two that dropped their dual status with mouth of the Cuyahoga River entering Lake Erie other states. and its importance in the early development of the settlement of the city. Gifts of 5100, each approved for Wreaths across America at the Fernley Veterans ln November we joined with The Early Settlers Cemetery, Wounder Warriors Project and the Association of the Western Reserve, The New Veterans House-Reno. England Society of Cleveland and the Ohio Branch of the National Society of Sons and Also approved was the continuing annual Daughters of the Pilgrims at luncheon. Gov. support of the 5 university ROTC awards in Bourne gave the invocation - reading President NV MT and WA and permit the Registrar to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address exactly 148 years authorize up to 5200 annually for gifts deemed to the day of the original. Well known historian appropriate for the Reno Family History Center. and author of several books on Cleveland and Ohio history John Vacha spoke and showed We participated in the 11:00am annual 4th pictures about the Great Lake Exposition of July Ringing of the Liberty Bell at the NV held in Cleveland in 1936 & 37. Our second State Museum in Carson City. Please mark your gathering at the Skating Club was our annual calenders now for larger turnout this 4th. December Christmas luncheon. 2t After our organizational meeting in January to plan for the upcoming year, we joined approximately two dozen other lineage and patriotic organizations at the Shaker Heights Country Club to celebrate George Washington's 280th Birthday. Following the luncheon meal, David C. Wilmot was sworn both into our Order by Gov. Bourne and into SAR, by Western Reserve Society Pres. The photo is of Jonathan Farnum, RIOFPA Governor and the Zackary Hoon. The speaker was, Pulitzer Commanding officer of the unit winner, Lt. Col.Erick A. Owen 102d Network Warfare Aquadron, Rhode lsland Air National Guard. Prize winner jim Sheeler, Professor of RHODE ISLAND Journalism and Media at Case Western The Rhode lsland Society held its Winter Reserve University, spoke and showed pictures meeting on February 12 at the Squantum relating to his book Final Salute about a U.S. Association, with 25 members and guests Marine Casualty Assistance Calls Officer and present. Our speaker was Major General Kevin the families he assisted who had lost a loved R. McBride, the Adjutant General for the State one in lraq. of Rhode lsland, speaking about the National Guard oftoday. PENNSYTVANIA On January 30,2012, The Pennsylvania Society On December 13, at the Rhode lsland State inducted new officers for 2012 through 2Ot4 al House, we presented our National Guard their 115th Annual Meeting held at the historic Award to the outstanding unit of the year, the Corinthian Yacht Club on the banks of the 102nd Network Defense Squadron. Rhode Delawa re River below Philadel ph ia. Activities lsland Governor Lincoln Chafee, Adjutant planned for the year ahead include a visit to General McBride, and Society Governor Farnum Valley Forge and the Freedoms Chapel located all had speaking parts in the program, giving us in the historic Park. an opportunity to inform the audience about the Order of Founders and Patriots of America.
The Rhode lsland Society participated, together with the DAR and SAR in a wreath laying ceremony at the Veteran's Cemetery on November 12 in Exeter, Rhode lsland. Gov Farnum
PA Officers T. Kellogg, Esq., Sec/States Attorney; P. Adams, Gov/Historian; R. Van Gulick, was one of the Deputy Gov. (standing) R. Chappell, Treas; A. Flint, Registrar; D. Rawson, Esq., States Attorney/ Genealogist; H. Folger, Coun; P. Hill, Past Gov/Historian/Coun General. spea kers. 22 On November 6 we held our annual dinner House of Walterboro, SC, which was meeting at the Anawan Club, with 27 members recognized in appreciation of exceptional and guests in attendance. Our speaker was services rendered to the veterans of all Professor Stanley Carpenter from the Naval military services of the United States. Accepting War College in Newport. his topic was "Oliver the award on behalf of the organization was Hazard Perry and the War of 7872." Executive Director LeeAnne Newton.
Our next meeting will be held on May 4,2012, TENNESSEE Rhode lsland lndependence Day, at the Clarke Governor Dick Knight was recently on business Cooke House in Newport. We anticipate that in Phoenix, Arizona, which gave him an I our speaker will be Donald Carlton, from opportunity to meet with the Society's newest the Massachusetts Society of Colonial Wars, member, Kent Worley, and his lovely wife, speaking about the Treaty of Paris and its Tina, in their home in Gilbert, Arizona, and at impact on the future American Revolution. a local restaurant, where Governor Knight was their guest for dinner. Associate Worley, who December 2011- presentation of the collects books on American history published Outstanding National Guard Unit award in the 18th and 19th Centuries, presented the ceremony. Society with a handsome edition of Life of Washington, by Aaron Bancroft, D.D. (1885). SOUIH CAROUNA Associate Worley has two adult sons, and both The first presentation of the newly established of them have expressed interest in the OFPA. Patriotic Service Award of the South Carolina Society of The Order of the Founders and TEXAS Patriots of America took place during a Members from several of the major hereditary gala evening at the Carolina Yacht Club in societies from around the State ofTexas Charleston on September 17. met in Dallas, Texas on October 16,2OI7, lo attend the Annual Texas Hereditary Societies' The initial honoree was the Veterans' Victory Weekend, a tradition for associates of the Texas Society of the OFPA, The Society of Colonial Wars in Texas, Sons of theRevolution in the State of Texas, the Texas Society of the War of t8!2, the Captain John Clay and San Antonio Companies of the Jamestowne Society and the Texas Branch of the Royal Society of St. George. This was the first time for the Texas Society of the Military Order of Stars and Bars to meet with
L-R, are Lawrence A. "Sandy" Savage, Jr., Committee Chairman and founding SC the other societies. William Deputy Governor; LeeAnpe Newton, Executive Director, Veterans'Victory House; M. Marrs, Distinguished Texas Capers W McDonald, SC OFPA Governor; Dr. Thomas M. Leland, OFPA national Governor General and founding SC OFPA Governor. President of the SAR was 23 present for some of the meetings.
On Friday evening, Robert M. Clark, jr' and his wife Kim held a special reception at their historic home in Dallas in honor of Governor General Dr. Thomas Clifton Etter, Jr.
The represented societies held business meetings throughout Saturday, enjoyed a joint luncheon with the ladies and then held an elegant formal banquet at the Wyndham Dallas Love Field hotel in Dallas, Texas.
The banquet Master of ceremonies was Robert Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Historic M. Clark, Jr., Deputy Governor General of the Staunton River Foundation were present. The Society of Colonial Wars. The banquet speaker joint ceremony also honored Patriot John Bell was Dr. Thomas Clifton Etter, Jr. current and War of t8t2 Veteran John Randolph of Governor General ofthe General Society of Roanoke. Dinner at the 2300 Club was delicious Colonial Wars. The luncheon guest speaker was and the program about the eccentric John author Gary Boyd Roberts who has published Randoph of Roanoke was very entertaining' several works on genealogy. Dr. Robert J' A good time was had by all and the Virginia Devine and Governor Charles E' Luna presented Society star shined brightly despite the gloomy the Colonial Wars Sword Award to Cadet overcast sky. Austin Hartis. A certificate of appreciation was presented to Mrs, Marilee Haughey for her On Veterans Day Past Governor Mike Lyman vol unta ry assista nce i n providi ng cal ligraphy and I represented the Virginia Society at services. two ceremonies at Shockoe Hill Cemetery in Richmond. The first ceremony was a The next Annual Texas Hereditary Societies' monument dedication by the Virginia Society Weekend willbe held October 27,20t2inthe and Richmond Chapter SAR, The Virginia State Houston area. Texas Society Governor Donald Society US Daughters of t8!2 and the Society L. Stone, Jr. and OFPA past Governor General of the War of !8!2 in the Commonwealth of Lyttleton T. Harris, lV. will be planning this next Virginia. Over 27 Patriots and 400 War of 1812 meeting. Veterans are buried in the cemetery.
VIRGINIA wtscoNslN I would like to thank everyone who attended On Saturday, December t7,2Ot7,lhe and assisted with our grave marker ceremony Wisconsin Society of the OFPA held a festive honoring Thomas Claiborne on October 29th. Christmas luncheon in the private rooms of the Despite the cold and windy conditions close Venice Club in Brookfield, Wl. The gathering to 40 people including representatives from included members of the Wisconsin SAR and various chapters ofthe SAR, The National Society of the War of L8L2 along with wives Society of the Claiborne Descendants, and guests, each of whom received a special The Society of the War of 1812 in the 24 Members and guests of the Wisconsin Society of the OFPA, SAR and Society of the War of 1812 gather under the the flags of the societies after their Christmas luncheon. candy cane to celebrate the occasion. After a fine meal, Governor Curtis entertained the group with an account of the events and history that lead up to the War of 1812.
GEORGETOWN ROTC March 2, 2012- Georgetown's Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) programs have received the Outstanding ROTC Unit Award for the 2010-2011 year.
The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America picked Georgetown over 272 other senior ROTC programs around the country.
The award is given based on a unit's Ray Maxson (third from left), presents members of the Hoya Battalion, (from left) Master Sgt. Roy Dyer, Cadet Wilder Bullard battalion mission, rates of retention and and Col. Greg Bendewald, with the Outstanding ROTC Award at Monday night's men's basketball game. progression, performance and individual why he thinks Georgetown got the award. cadet rankings. "Their hard work, dedication and commitment enabled them to surpass all of our goals and "lt was the great efforts of the individual objectives, along with the special effort of our cadets," says Col. Gregory Bendewald, [ROTC leaders] to prepare them and make this professor of military science, when asked the best program in the nation."
Nattonal ROTC Program Winner Northern Arizona University for their 3rd place win in the national field of 272 candidates 25 By Tom Harper, Past Governor Ohio OFPA wife Lydia Leroux. Elias was a planter and a founding member of the First Synod of the, Some years ago Karin and I attended a Presbyterian Church of America. family wedding in Edgewater, Maryland near Annapolis. After the event we All of these homes were built with Flemish traveled to the Eastern Shore of Maryland bond brick work (a stretcher brick next and Delaware to visit ancestral homes to a header brick). This was an expensive of grandparents built in the 1700's and way to build a house. Some old houses in 1800's. ln those times plantations and Charleston, South Carolina and Savanah, farms had colorful names. ln the case Georgia used this brick stYle' of my family there was "CASTLEHAL(/ "GOLDEN BOTTOM" in Caroline County According to the National Park Service, on the Eastern, Shore. Built in 1781 by Department of lnterior, these elite class Thomas Hardcastle/wife Henrietta Downes' of farmers (called the "Rural Elite") had It was a large plantation near the Choptank certain characteristics or qualities in River with properties on the Eastem Shore common. "First, theY were among the and Delaware. Thomas Hardcastle was a wealthiest people in their communities." legislator, a planter and a quartermaster in "Second, their personal possessions the Revolutionary War. He helped feed the included objects that served as visible Maryland Militia during that period' symbols of wealth and social status." "Third, unlike the majoritY of the 'SNOWLAND" was built in 177L in Leipsic, taxable population, they owned land-- Kent County, Delaware on the Leipsic frequently multipleproperties." "Their River. lt was owned by Francis Barber/ lands were located both in town and wife Mary Naudain. On the other side of in the countryside and were treated as Leipsic, Delaware, was "THE WHEEL OF investments, often rented out to tenants." FORTUNE" farm built in 1810 by Charles Finaily, they were responsible for the Harper/wife Rachel Barber. The house was introduction of innovative agricultu ral built with brick brought over from England methods and machinerY" and used as ballast on an arriving ship' Using brick as ballast was a bit risky since Some other ancestral properties we missed brick can be porous changing the balance on our trip were "LAMB'S MEADOWS," ,,LI of the ship when exposed to water' The BERTY HALL,,, "REDMON D,S SU PPLY" "HUGENOT HOUSE /HOMESTEAD FARM" "WORTON MANOR,"'MONEY'S WORTH," was the last house we visited in Delaware. "PITT'S VINYARD" and "THE BAYNARD It was located at Taylor's bridge, Blackbird HOUSE". Allthese properties were on Hundred, New Castle County. The main the Maryland Eastern Shore except the house was built in !7LL by Elias Naudain/ 'BAYNARD HOUSE" which was in Delaware. 26 I iy.8,rll
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We briefly stopped at "STILL POND history and a picture of the house. This HOUSE" which was built in the 1880's by experience gave me intimate insight into my great grandfather, George Washington the lives of my early American Families on Harper Sr./wife Mary Clara Gale. The the Harper, Gale, Naudain and Hardcastle house is located in Still Pond, Kent County, lines. Maryland. G. W. Harper Sr. and his brother Edward Harper founded the Mutual Reserve Life lnsurance association of New York City in 1881 and served as officers of the company.
Visiting the homes on the trip was particularly rewarding to see and feel what my forbearers experienced living in these locations. The current owners of these homes were very gracious in letting Karin and me explore the properties and visit the interior of some of the homes. At each visit to the family homes some restoration was in progress and I ended up being given an original brick from each house. For each brick (they all varied in size) I had a colored brass plate made engraved with the familV ,, It Governor General 18 Wentworth St 843-722-7333 Thomas M. Leland, MD, PhD Charleston, SC 29401 [email protected]
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Early 203-797-L967 [email protected] 9002 Hurstwood Ct, Louisville, KY 40222-57L6 Regisilar - Timothy L. Jacobs 502-425-6078 Pa Box27O77I, West Hartford, CT 06I27-077L Secretary - Daniel N, Klinck 860-233-8474 [email protected] 5842 Brittany Woods Circle, Louisville, KY 40222-5908 Treasurer - Robert D. Wolff 502-429-0382 [email protected] 105 Hedgehog Ln , W simsbury, cr 06092-2107 Registrar - Dennis L. Babbitt 860-658-4998 [email protected] 315 W Jackson St, Muncie, lN 47305 29 765-286-4484 dlbabbitt@sbcglobal net Treasurer - Thomas A. Smart Treasurer - Thomas R. House 30065 Cheviot Hills Dr, Franklin, Ml 48025-1515 12009 Vanherr Drive, Louisville, KY 40203-2737 248-626-356I [email protected] lt 502-267-7916 [email protected] Nevada Louisiana Governor - Brian l. Worcester Governor - The Hon John c. Grout, Jr 5200 Cedarwood Dr, Reno, NV 89511-9025 PO Box 24048, New Orleans, LA 70184-4048 775-849-1640 bpworcester@charter'net jgrout@ lwc.la.gov Secretary - Brian l. Worcester Secretary - The Hon John C. Grout , Jr 5200 Cedarwood Dr, Reno, NV 89511-9025 PO Box 24048, New Orleans, LA 70184-4048 775-849-7640 [email protected] [email protected] Registrar-JB.Coats Registrar - Richmond G. Favrot 1839 Deep Creek Dr, Sparks, NV 89434-1752 1301 Calhoun St, New Orleans, LA 70118-5003 775-626-2547 [email protected] s04-899-8793 Treasurer - Brian l. Worcester Treasurer - Chester A. Mehurin , Jr 5200 Cedarwood Dr, Reno, NV 89511-9025 748 Amethyst st, New Orleans, LA 70124-3805 775-849-7640 [email protected] 504-283-2270 [email protected] New Hampshire Maine Governor - John F. Goodwin, lll Governor - Harry W. Kinsley, Jr 244 N Main St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894-4311 PO Box 67, Limerick, ME 04048-0057 603-559-1218 207-793-8047 Secretary - Ronald E. Newton Registrar - Harry W. KinsleY, Jr 1- Thompson Rd , Kennebunk, ME 4043 PO Box 67, Limerick, ME 04048-0057 207-985-1223 [email protected] 207-793-804r Registrar - Timothy L. Jacobs Treasurer - Nicholas Noyes PO Box27O77I , West Hartford, Cf 06L27-0777 68 Pleasant St , Mechanic Falls, ME 04256-6\22 860-233-84t4 [email protected] 207-34s-324s Treasurer - Richard C. Wright 752 Murray Hill Rd, Hill, NH 03243-3240 Maryland 603-7 44-6593 [email protected] Governor - Thomas A. Mead 5581 Dasher Ct, Columbia, MD 21045-8204 New Jersey 4LO-38I-4430 [email protected] Governor - Harry P. Folger lll Secretary - Frederick E. Leadbetter, Sr. 346 Marshallville Rd., Woodbine, Nl 08270-9723 101 Holly Ave , Chestertown, MD 27620-L274 609-628-225L [email protected] 4LO-778-6325 [email protected] Secretary - Hon. Louis H. Miller Registrar - Prof Barrett L, McKown 40 Main Street, PO Box 850, Flemington, NJ 08822-0850 3580 S River Terr , Edgewater, MD 27037-3245 908-782-1818 [email protected] Registrar - James F. Smith sr 410-798-4531 [email protected] ' Treasurer - Charles A. Corson 121 Elm Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ 08033-1712 115 Tregarone Rd , Timonium, MD 27093-2522 856-428-2253 [email protected] 4fO-252-5680 [email protected] Treasurer - Francis A. wood, MD 10 Crestmont Rd #5-B , Montclair, NJ 07042-1931 Massachusetts 973-744-3217 [email protected] Governor - Henry E. Peach PO Box267 , Wales, MA 01810 New York [email protected] Governor - Ernst Rothe Secretary - David W. Chester 1158 Fifth Avenue, Apt.4-D, New York, NY 10029-6917 6 Perry Street, Sherborn, MA 1770 212-348-1557 [email protected] 774-217-L600 [email protected] Secretary - Brian P, Blake Registrar - Donald L. Thatcher 13 Red Oak Cir, Shelton, CT 06484-3870 16 Mt Pleasant St, Westborough, MA 01581-2119 203-926-9254 [email protected] 508-365-8468 [email protected] Registrar - Timothy L. Jacobs Treasurer - John C, Puffer PO 9ox270771, West Hartford, CT 06727-077I 582 Main St, Wilbraham, MA 1095 850-233-8414 tim@piratesprivateersorg 4L3-599-7687 [email protected] Treasurer - Brian P. Blake 13 Red Oak Cir, Shelton, CT 06484-3870 Michigan 203-926-9254 [email protected] Governor - David E. Miller 15080 Oakland St , Spring Lake, Ml 49456-272t North Carolina 616-844-0500 [email protected] Governor - Robert Y. Baldwin Secretary - Paul S. Ensign 842 Greystone Drive, Boone, NC 28607 8533 Marcrest Drive, Shelby Township, Ml 48315 828-255-4603 [email protected] 586-739-2302 [email protected] Governor - Frank G. Hall, lll Registrar - Larry L. Blackett 114 Ridge creek Court, Salisbury, Nc 28147-7884 714 Hawthorne Av, Royal Oak, Ml 48067-3622 704-638-127L [email protected] 248-399-9610 [email protected] Secretary - Ray M. Maxson, lll 30 2505 Robin Hill Drive, Charlotte, NC2827O-7259 515-385-0848 [email protected] 704-554-L574 [email protected] Secretary - Charles H' de Leusomme Registrar - Frank G. Hall, lll 600 Brummitt Road , Castalian Springs, TN 3703L-5522 114 Ridge Creek Ct. Salisbury, NC 28147 675-374-3578 704-639-9845 [email protected] Registrar - Timothy L. Jacobs PO Box 270771, West Hartford, CT 06L27-0777 Ohlo 850-233-8414 [email protected] Governor - John M. Bourne 31649 Shaker Blvd , Pepper Pike, OH 44124-5156 Texas 2f6-83I-8700 [email protected] Governor - Donald L. Stone, Jr. seffetary - Edward C. Ropes 15410 Runnymede Street, conroe, TX 77384 32312 Acacia Court, Avon Lake, OH 44012 936-321-7446 [email protected] 440-930-0333 Secretary - Lyttleton T' Harris, lV Registrar - Richard L. Fetzer 1415 S. Voss Road Suite 770-702, Houston, TX 77057 Po Box 203, Aurora,OH 44202-0203 773-973-077I [email protected] 330-562-5781 [email protected] Registrar - Lloyd D. Bocksouck Treasurer - Shawn D. Zurat 3955-c Buena Vista St, Dallas, TX752O4-7667 5255StonehurstDr,BrunswickHills,OH44T12-6228 214-522-1302 330-220-8264 [email protected] Treasurer - Donald L. Stone, Jr. 15410 Runnymede Street, Conroe, TX 77384 pennsylvania 935-327-7446 d lsorkesl538@consolidated. net Governor - Peter M. Adams 1143 cardinal Drive, West Chester, PA 19382-7815 VirBinia 6fO-455-0927 Governor - LTaylor Cowardin Secretary - Thomas R. Kellogg, Esq 9035 Arthur Court , Glen Allen, VA 23060-4922 1745 lndian Run Rd, Malvern, PA 19355-9715 804-359-9277 [email protected] 6LO-644-6I52 [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer - J' Shane Newcombe Registrar - Adam Polhemus Flint 2300 Carwile Springs Rd., Randolph,vA23962 46 Oak Lane, Douglassville, PA 19518-1528 434-603-7027 [email protected] 610-970-2787 [email protected] Registrar - Douglas M. Graves Treasurer - Richard W. Chappell 210 General Banks Lane, Graves Mill, VA 22727 729 Loveville Rd., Apt.30, Hockessin, DE 19707-1519 540-948-3305 [email protected] 302-658-4987 [email protected] Wisconsin Rhode lsland Governor - LTC Thomas P. Curtis, ll Governor - lonathan K. Farnum N 56 W21796 Silver Spring Dr, 2645 Harkney Hill Rd., Coventry, Rl 02815-4641 Menomonee Falls, Wl 53051-5331 401-397-9043 [email protected] 252-703-0797 [email protected] Deputy Governor - John C. Eastman, ll Secretary - Winston C' Williams 33 Winsor Ave, No Kingstown, Rl 02852-6327 595 N Brookfield Road #325, Brookfield, Wl 53045 4]f-295-f956 [email protected] 262-782-6645 [email protected] secretary - Michael R, Northup Registrar - LTc Thomas P. curtis , ll PO Box 401, North Kingstown, Rl 02852 N 56 W21796 Silver Spring Dr, 401-439-4099 [email protected] Menomonee Falls, Wl 53051-5331 Registrar - Carlen P. Booth 262-703-0797 [email protected] 50 Lewis st., Rumford, Rl 02916 Treasurer - William v. Delind, ll 401-438-8549 [email protected] 400 E. Mason St, Milwaukee, Wl 53202-3703 Treasurer - John S. Adams 414-217-8525 [email protected] 5 Peach Tree Lane, Coventry, Rl 02816-6625 407-822-f918 [email protected]
South Carolina Governor - Capers W. McDonald !222I Lake Potomac Ter, Potomac, MD 20834-t222 301-299-5504 capersmcd@aol,com Secretary - E D. Blakeney, lll 6087 Church Flats Rd, Hollywood, 5c29449-6Lt4 (843)889-0013 [email protected] Registrar - E D. Blakeney, lll 6087 Church Flats Rd, Hollywood, 5C29449-6L14 (843)889-0013 [email protected] Treasurer - Arthur P. Savage 30 Manus Road , lrmo, SC 29063 803-732-24LL [email protected]
Iennesse€ Governor - Richard H. Knight, Jr 167 charleston Park, Nashville, TN 37205-4703 31 ._c XfUEU'- S *<>zEuro 9l;dt dOds z.L9.= 9"i EF isl FFoon oI 39bt g3 F, HO4e$ cl .gE xd -! E(J N usFU! x 5 !-.i hE o N sJoct >d.d oGl S(,,,4 5t I(J
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