Volume 37: No 3 November 2011 Rick D. Hollis, Editor

Organized April 14, 1894 Founded September 14, 1814

President General M. Hall Worthington, Jr. (MD) called the LTC Lawrence King Triennial Meeting to order on September 16, 2011. Casey, Jr. (TX) was

Actions taken at the General Membership Meeting were: sworn as President • Treasurer General Thomas E. Jacks (LA) was General of the authorized to open accounts in Louisiana and to General Society of remove funds from Ohio banks, for convenience. the at • Webmaster General Stephen P. Shaw (CT) is the Gala Banquet authorized to make improvements to the Society of on September 17 at 1812 website in preparation for the Bicentennial. the Carolina Yacht • Digitization of the Society’s Membership Records is Club in Charleston, estimated to cost $25—$30,000; only $12,000 has South Carolina. PG been appropriated, so the project is pended awaiting Casey will serve for an improved scope and cost estimate to be prepared three years, 2011- 2014. by the Records Preservation Committee. • Bicentennial Medal approved (see page 11 for details) Included on page 2 LTC Lawrence King Casey, Jr. • Beginning in the Winter 2012 issue of THE WAR CRY, a are PG Casey’s listing of deceased members will be included annually. goals for observing the 1812 Bicentennial, a • An 1812 bicentennial ring was authorized for sale to brief message, and a personal profile. members. Production and sales details will be forthcoming in an upcoming issue of THE WAR CRY. I wish to thank you all for • Registrar General Rev. allowing me the Christos Christou, Jr. (MD) opportunity to serve as your President General suggested changes for the for the last three years. This job has been membership application. very rewarding to me. Together we have • The Development Committee gotten a lot accomplished. More State reported that $1,930 has been Societies have been added over these past received for the 2011 three years than during any three-year period Bicentennial Fund. in our history. Our Board Meetings and • Nashville, Tennessee was Triennial Meetings were well attended and due approved as the host location for to the Internet, we were able to make the 2013 Board meeting. decisions in a few days rather than over the • General Officers were elected course of a few months. My only regret was by the Membership. Please see not completing the digitization process, but the page 3 for results. groundwork is laid and the project will be completed in due time. However, we have The General Officers were sworn updated the Constitution and By Laws so that at the Gala Banquet held on we can function more efficiently. It has been a September 17 at the Carolina great tour. With warmth and friendship. Hall BG M. Hall Worthington, Jr. Yacht Club. Website: societyofthewarof1812.org

The Bicentennial of the War of 1812, is an opportunity for us to recognize the contributions of our ancestors (at wars end 35,800 Regular, and 458,000 Militia) in the second victory over Great Britain, to expanding the countries land, increased industrial growth, and the respect of our Some people refer to the War of 1812 as fledgling nation gained from the powers of Europe. a forgotten war. Others consider remembrance and celebration of our I find often that, the war is little known, yet so many victory over Great Britain not so much as events people have heard of occurred in the war. In 1812, inconvenient, but uncomfortable because the battles , the USS Constitution and USS United we live in an era of political correctness. States; and in 1813 on Lake Erie, the famous dying words So, the question remains, how do we of , “Don’t give up the ship.”, and cheer the accomplishments of our the victories of Captain . Then in 1814 ancestors without offending our neighbors we have the burning of the US Capitol, the President’s to the north, Canada, and our closest ally, Mansion and the bombardment of Ft. McHenry, “its flag still England? waving” which gave us our National Anthem. Finally in 1815, the Battle of New Orleans, where General , and his ragtag army As we remember our Second Great War of with contributions from Pirate Jean Laffite, won a stunning victory over a Regular British Independence, let’s celebrate the Army. accomplishments. Let’s remember that the War of 1812 gave the Now is the time to arrange programs to educate the public on the significance of the War our national anthem and solidified our of 1812. Also, we should participate with governmental, historical societies, and other national identity. In many ways, our organizations. Proudly display our General Society of the War of 1812 Regalia, and nation’s cultural and political boundaries demonstrate our commitment to the Bicentennial. were set and peace with Canada and For myself, I appreciate the opportunity to serve as your President General during the England was secured. Scorching of the Bicentennial Period. We have elected an outstanding slate of Officers, with many new President’s Mansion caused the exterior to and old faces who will be working together to provide leadership of our organization. be painted white when rebuilt, giving us a Each is determined to lead our General Society of the War of 1812 through this White House. significant period in our history. And remember that the War of 1812 gave We hope you will join us for our “2012 General Society Bicentennial Event” that will be us great national heroes such as Andrew held August 17-19, 2012, in Charlestown, Massachusetts to celebrate the victory of the Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Zachary USS Constitution over HMS Guerriere. Our Board meeting will be held during the event, Taylor, James Lawrence, Oliver Hazard but all members are encouraged to gather in for this historic occasion. Perry, as well as James and Dolly Madison. LTC Lawrence K. Casey, Jr. President General Celebrate the Bicentennial with pride!

LAWRENCE KING CASEY, JR., a native of Brookline, Massachusetts is the son of the late Lawrence King Casey and Alice Annette Boultbee from Maine. He grew up in Codman Square Dorchester, and Lexington, MA, graduating from Lexington High School. LTC Casey completed his undergraduate work at Buchnell University, where he received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He later graduated from the University of Wharton School of Business with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

At Bucknell University ROTC he was a Distinguished Military Graduate, the Commanding Officer Pershing Rifles Company M 5th Regiment, and a member of the sky diving team. He graduated from the Ordnance School, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, and the Air Defense Guided Missile School, Redstone Arsenal, AL. He graduated from the US Army Command and General Staff College (USAR School Beaumont, TX).

Additionally, LTC Casey served on active duty as Commanding Officer 226 th Ordnance Detachment (Guided Missile General Support- NIKE) Korea, and the Facility Commander Combined Field Maintenance Shop (NIKE) Lincoln, RI. His reserve duty included tours with CONARC, and TRADOC, at Fort Monroe, VA; and with DARCOM at Fort Eustis, VA.

LTC Casey is now retired after forty-two (42) years in process control, and project management with ExxonMobil Chemical Company (a heritage Mobil employee ). He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas. He has resided in Beaumont Texas the past 44 years, and owns the Lucky Shamrock Ranch, Fredericksburg, Texas, where he raises Angus Cattle.

Casey is a member of St Paul’s –Algonquin Lodge in Braintree, MA. He is a Past Worshipful Master of Beaumont Lodge #286, Texas. In the York Rite he presided over Beaumont Chapter #188 Royal Arch Masons, Beaumont Council #126 Royal and Select Masters, Beaumont Commandry #38 Knight Templars, Southeast Texas York Rite College #90, and San Felipe Conclave Red Cross of Constantine. He served as District Deputy in the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, and Grand Council of Texas. He was honored with the Order of the Purple Cross, and the Knight York Cross of Honor. He is currently serving as Recorder of San Felipe Conclave, and Representative of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts near the Grand Lodge of Texas.

In the Scottish Rite he presided over San Felipe Lodge of Perfection, Galveston Chapter of Rose Croix, Galveston Council Knights Kadosh, and Galveston Consistory. He is a member of the Royal Order of Scotland. He received the 33 rd Degree Inspector General Honorary, 19 Nov 1975.

He is an Amateur Member in the United Country Western Dance Council, winning two Pro-Am World Championships in Nashville with Shawna Dysart of Houston, and one in Sweden with Lisa McIntyre of Calgary. He won an Irish Championship with Susan Kirklin of Austin. He is an Amateur Member of the National Dance Council of America and currently competing in International Latin Pro-Am with Milana Pliner of Houston. He recently won the Senior Men’s Championship at the Millennium Ball in St Petersburg, FL.

He also holds membership in the Ferrari Club of America (F-430 Spider and 612 Scaglietti), the Beaumont Country Club, the Country Music Association Nashville (Drummer), Ima Hogg Ceramic Circle Houston (past Treasurer), the Honorable Order of 2 Kentucky Colonels, the Military Officer’s Association of America and life membership in the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Reprinted from THE HERIDITARY SOCIETY COMMUNITY—http://www.hereditary.us/casey.htm

PRESIDENT GENERAL VPG-MEMBERS-AT-LARGE MID-ATLANTIC LTC Lawrence King Casey, Jr. Richard M. Burr DDPG John Thomas Showler 6915 Limerick Drive 222 Elm Street 9602 Milnor Street Beaumont, TX 77706-4147 Westville, NJ 08093-1332 , PA 19114-3110 409.363.1636 856.456.1098 215.632.4229 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

DEPUTY PRESIDENT GENERAL VPG-MILITARY AFFAIRS NORTH CENTRAL Julian V. Brandt III Samuel B. Hoff, PhD DDPG Thomas Pelham Curtis P. O. 416 813 Maple Parkway N56 W21796 Silver Spring Drive Charleston, SC 29401-2737 Dover, DE 19901-4238 Menomonee Falls, WI 53051-5331 843.568.0102 302.678.4716 262.703.0797 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SECRETARY GENERAL VPG-PUBLIC RELATIONS PACIFIC Ray Edward Walls, PhD Sidney G. (Trey) Daniel III DDPG David Michael Hayball 112 River Bluff Drive 17091 Montgomery Hwy 18336 Keswick St Sisterdale, TX 78006-7322 Highland Home AL 36041-3510 Reseda, CA 91335-2044 830.537.3299 ____ 818.705.6850 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

TREASURER GENERAL JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL GULF Thomas E. Jacks Edward F. Butler, Sr., Esq. DDPG James Edward Heath 327 Devon Drive 8830 Cross Mountain Trail 104 Hummingbird Circle Mandeville, LA 70448-3316 San Antonio, TX 78255-2014 Buchanan Dam, TX 78609-4457 985.626.3894/985.789.5797 ____ 512.793.2907 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

REGISTRAR GENERAL WEBMASTER GENERAL MOUNTAIN Rev. Christos Christou, Jr. Stephen P. Shaw DDPG Garry W. Brewer 303 Nicholson Road P. O. Box 440 2722 Rincon Dr. Essex, MD 21221-6609 East Haddam, CT 06423-0440 Grand Junction, CO 81503-2235 410.574.5467 860.916.1804 970.241.5842 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

GENEALOGIST GENERAL CHAPLAIN GENERAL SOUTHERN-CAROLINAS Henry C. Peden, Jr. Rev. Dr. Robert Girard Carroon DDPG Richard A. Smallwood, Sr. 707 Bedford Road 24 Park Place 22A 1008 Harrison Avenue SE Bel Air, MD 21014-4424 Hartford CT, 06106-5029 Huntsville, AL 35801-3139 410.879.8717 860.951.3170 256-536-0491 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

ARCHIVIST GENERAL SURGEON GENERAL GREAT LAKES E. Paul Morehouse, Jr. Lee C. Park, MD DDPG Allan R. Treppa P. O. Box 1812 308 Tunbridge Road 15595 Westbrook Street Akron, OH 44309-1812 Baltimore, MD 21212-3803 Livonia, MI 48154-2358 330.434.3281 410.323.6374 734.464.7702 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

HISTORIAN GENERAL MARSHAL GENERAL CHESAPEAKE-POTOMAC LTC Eric E. Johnson Wilson King Barnes, Jr. DDPG Andrew M. Johnson 377 Nantucket Drive 4 Saint Michaels Way 1200 S. Monroe Street Avon Lake, OH 44012-2803 Baltimore, MD 21212-1236 Arlington, VA 22204-4219 440.933.5434 410-377-7399 703.892.4247 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

QUARTERMASTER GENERAL COUNSELOR GENERAL OHIO VALLEY-CENTRAL Captain John N. Dickie Charles C. Lucas, Jr. DDPG Russell F. Devenney, Jr. 1607 S. Arlington Ridge Road 2039 Palmer Avenue 5026 South Hunter Court Arlington, VA 22202-1624 Larchmont, NY 10538-2483 Columbia, MO 65203-9227 703.920.9517 914.833.9028 573.446.1382 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

EDITOR & VPG PUBLICATIONS NEW ENGLAND Rick D. Hollis DDPG Robert P. Vivian 521 South First Street 1285 Branch Road Clarksville, TN 37040-3627 Wells, ME 04090-6057 615.812.2648 207.985.9143 [email protected] [email protected] Assistant General Officers: Assistant Secretary General Frances T. Adams III (PA), Assistant Surgeon Dennis Michael Hull, MD (SC), Assistant Genealogist James A. DeGroff, Jr. (IL), Assistant Historian William C. Schrader III (KY), and LTC Mike Lyman (VA), Assistant Chaplain Justin James Rojek (AL), Assistant JAC Cleo G. Hogan (TN) and Davis Lee Wright (DE), Assistant Archivist LTC Eric E. Johnson. Assistant Marshalls General (Bicentennial 2011-14): Frederick Barnard (MI), Ronald Barnard (MI), Edward Overton Cailleteau (LA), Randall H. Chandler (TN), Robert M. Clark, Jr. (TX), George D. Dyer, Sr., (VA), David L. Eagan (TN), John M. Epperly (VA), Earl Fain (SC), Robert J. Fenner, Sr. (NJ), CAPT David J. Gray (MA), William Charles Hampton (GA), LTC Thadeus Lee Hartman (VA), John Thomas Manning (MA), John C. Maxwell, Jr. (VA), BG Charles Daniel McGuire (VA), Gary R. Neal (MD), Robert D. Pollock (DC), Charles W. Rhoden, Jr. (SC), Joe C. Rude III, MD (GA), Todd Shillington (NY), Carl Jennings Smith (SC), John R. Taylor (MS).

(above): THE CITADEL President LtGen John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret.) (center) welcomes LTC Lawrence K. Casey, Jr. (left) and President General BG M. Hall Worthington for a review of the Corps of Cadets.

(left) (l to r): President General (2008-2011) BG M. Hall Worthington, President General (2001-2005) Dandridge Brooke and President General (2011-2014) LTC Lawrence K. Casey, Jr.

(below): Parade of the Corps of Cadets

4 Members of the General Society of the War of 1812 watch the Parade of the Corps of Cadets from special seating.

Committee Objectives and membership will be reviewed at each Board Meeting

BICENTENNIAL ANNUAL EVENT LOCATIONS: ARCHIVES: Chairman: Paul Morehouse (OH) Chairman: DPG Julian Victor Brandt III (SC) Objective : Organize the Society records in storage at the Ohio Objective : Develop Plan & Assist Execution of “Annual Bicentennial Genealogical Society. Ensure Applications are Filed in an orderly Events” to include Board Meeting. fashion. Complete and Index for use of the existing Microfilm (GS#1- 2012 Aug Charlestown, MA - USS Constitution, Chairman Jack Manning GS# ). Retrieve Applications on request by Members. 2013 Sep Nashville, TN—Andrew Jackson, Chairman Rick Hollis LTC Eric Eugene Johnson (OH) TBN 2014 Sep Baltimore, MD—Ft Mc Henry, Chairman Hall Worthington 2015 to be determined RECORDS PRESERVATION: Chairman: Jim DeGroff (IL) Members at Large: Edward Overton Cailleteau (LA) Thomas Jacks (LA) Objective : Develop a detailed Scope/Plan for Record Preservation and Utilization. Work with Archive Committee to ensure Records are ready BICENTENNIAL INVOLVEMENT: Chairman: Allan Ralph Treppa (MN) for an Option. Develop a Scope and Cost for the Microfilming and/or Objective : Design and Promote the Sale of the Bicentennial Medal by 30 Digitization of Records. Nov 11. Determine Bicentennial Events for the General Society and/or Richard A. Smallwood, Sr (AL) Christos Christou (MD) States to participate in and develop Bicentennial Articles on the War of Robert D. Pollock (DC) 1812 for THE WAR CRY. James Heath (TX) Lee Park (MD) Mike Lyman (VA) Robert J. Gang III (NY) DEVELOPMENT: Chairman: Gary Roger Neal (MD) Objective : Promote the Existing Program for Endowment and Project BICENTENNIAL PROMOTION: Chairman: Wilson King Barnes (MD) Funding. Inform Membership of Corporation Matching Gift and Objective : Participate with governmental, historical societies, and other Volunteer Involvement Programs. organizations. Proudly display our General Society of the War of 1812 Dandridge Brook (MD) Floyd R. Miller (TX) TBN Regalia, and demonstrate our commitment to the Bicentennial. Frederick Barnard (MI) Ronald Barnard (MI) MERCHANDISE: Chairman: Capt. John Dickie Edward Overton Cailleteau (LA) Randall Chandler (TN) Objective : Inventory and promote General Society Insignia and other Robert M. Clark, Jr., Esq. (TX) George Dickerson Dyer, Sr. (VA) items. Recommend additional Items to the Executive Board for David Lee Eagan (TN) John Moyer Epperly (VA) Inventory/Sales. Earl Fain (SC) Robert James Fenner, Sr., (NJ) Thomas Showler (PA) TBN Capt. David Judson Gray (MA) William Charles Hampton (GA) LTC Thaddeus Lee Hartman (VA John Thomas Manning (MA) MILITARY AWARDS (ROTC): Chairman: Samuel Boyer Hoff, PhD John Courtlandt Maxwell, Jr., (VA) BG Charles Daniel McGuire (VA) Objective: Provide Certificates and ROTC Ribbons. Encourage States and Gary Roger Neal (MD) Robert Darrell Pollock (DC) Individuals to purchase the ROTC Medal for Presentation . Charles William Rhoden, Jr. (SC) Russell F. DeVenney, Jr. (MO) Capt. David J. Gray

BICENTENNIAL PUBLICATIONS: Chairman: Rick Hollis (TN) VEXILLOLOGY (Study of Flags): Chairman: Charles Rhoden (SC) Objective : Issue the War Cry three times a year. Publish the Triennial Objective : Assist States in Design of State Flags Yearbook after Triennial. Develop a Scope and Budget estimate for a Earl Fain IV (SC) Robert Pollock (DC) Bicentennial Full Member/Ancestor Index. Provide Principal Officers,

stationary, envelopes, business cards a required. BUDGET [Standing]: Chairman: Tom Jacks (LA) LTC Eric E. Johnson (OH) Christos Christou (MD) TBN Objective : Issue Budget Status to PG & DPG; Period 1 Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec; Period 2 Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr; Period 3 May, Jun, Jul, (Draft) Aug. Issue BICENTENNIAL WEBSITE: Chairman: Stephen P Shaw (CT) Annual Report State to PG & DPG. Objective : Develop Scope improving Website design promoting Lawrence K. Casey, Jr. (TX) Julian V. Brant III (SC) Bicentennial for approval by EXCOM. A Budget amount of $1,000 was Rick Hollis (TN) John Dickie (VA) approved at the Charleston Board Meeting. Based on the Scope and

EXEC Committee Approval, execute project. AUDIT: Chairman: TO BE NAMED (TBN) Ray Walls (TX) Trey Daniels (AL) LTC Eric Eugene Johnson (OH) Objective : Audit Financial Statements 1 Jan – 31 Dec during February Gary Roger Neal (MD) TBN BICENTENNIAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND LIASON:

Chairman: Trey Daniels (DC) GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL COMMITTEE: Objective : Coordinate with Public, Government, and other Bicentennial Chairman: Lee Crandall Park, MD (MD) Groups to develop opportunities. Represent the General Society at Objective : Recommend a healthy lifestyle to the Membership. other Hereditary Organizations. Dennis Michael Hull, MD (SC) Joe Christopher Rude, MD (GA) Liaison : Capt David Gray (MA) Robert L. Grover (MO) William C. Gist, DDS (KY) Randall Chandler (Pharmacist) (TN) Justin James Rojek (AL) SAR Robert M. Clark, Jr. (TX) SR Charles Lucas (NY) OFPA Tom Leland (SC) Colonial Wars CHAPLAINS COMMITTEE: Chairman: Rev. Canon Robert G. Carroon US Daughters of the War of 1812 Julian V. Brandt (SC) Objective : Provide spiritual guidance to the Membership Civil War Groups Robert D. Pollock (DC) & TBN Justin James Rojek (AL) TBN TBN

MEMBERSHIP: Chairman: Richard Marshall Burr (NJ) DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATION OF CERTIFICATES: Objective : Facilitate and recruit Members in States without State Societies Chairman: Ray Walls (TX) via Members-At-Large. Work with States who have zero membership Objective : Issue membership certificates and State Charters. Develop gain through 29 Jul DC, WV, MN, WI, NC, KY Certificates for Appreciation, Honorary Membership, 50—year James de Groff (IL) Henry Clint Peden, Jr. (MD) membership. Place certificates on website and develop specifications Russell F. DeVenney, Jr. (MO) for paper and folders. Rick Hollis (TN) Stephen Shaw (CT) STATE RECOGNITION: Chairman: Julian Victor Brandt III (SC) Objective : Identify States for increased Officer development, activities, CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS: Chairman: Ray Walls (TX) and increased membership . Identify States leaders to assist the Objective : Maintain the Constitution and Bylaws. formation of new State Societies in the following: Christos Christou (MD) Charles Lucas (NY) Gulf OK DDPG James Edward Heath (PhD) North Central SD, ND, NB, KS DDPG LTC Thomas Pelham Curtis EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EXCOM) [Standing]: Ohio Valley Central AR DDPG Russell F. DeVenney, Jr. Chairman: Lawrence K. Casey, Jr. (TX) Pacific CA, OR, NV, ID, HI, AK DDPG David Michael Hayball Objective : Execute powers of Board of Directors between Board Meetings. Mountain WY, UT, AZ, NM, MT DDPG Gary Wayne Brewer Report proceedings to next Board Meeting for ratification or change. New England ME, NH, VT, RI DDPG Robert Pond Vivian Review Nominations and bring forward to the Board Honorary Members. Review Members for Emeritus Status. Julian V. Brandt III (SC) Ray Walls (TX) Tom Jacks (LA) Edward F. Butler (TX) Christos Christou (MD) Rick Hollis (TN) If you are interested in serving as a member of a committee, Charles Lucas (NY) Thomas Showler (PA) contact PG Casey at [email protected]. 5

Deputy President General Julian Victor (Vic) Brandt III (SC) with flags of the Society. A special article will be included in the Winter 2012 edition about our Society flags.

President General Worthington presents a replacement Charter for the Illinois Society to Vice President James A. DeGroff, Jr.

On July 23, 2011 the yearly State meeting of the Sons of the American Revolution met in Grand Junction Colorado, Cross Orchard Ranch, there about 100 people who attended the meeting, the Denver group chartered a bus to drive over to Grand Junction and enjoy the fine food and walk downtown to see the sights after their meeting. There on the way out of Town the Denver group stopped at the wine tasting events in Palisade, Colorado.

The ladies of the D.A.R, The Territorial Daughters and many other friends heard a talk about out Founding Fathers and Mothers. Garry Brewer spoke in first person on George Washington Mother Mary Ball and what an outstanding woman she was. George Washington said his mother was the one who first bend the Twig, so the tree of liberty could grow.

George Washington want to thank all the mothers of America (l to r): Mark Kreps, President of the Society for the War of 1812 in who still bend the twig of Liberty so their children can help the State of Indiana and his wife Janet Kreps on Oct. 9, 2011. They grow the tree bigger and better. set up a display at an event entitled "Mississinewa 1812" and was attended by several society members. The event commemorates the God Bless the Mothers, without his mother there Battle of Mississinewa that occurred during the month of December would have not been a George Washington as we 8 in 1812. know him today.

Major General Thomas Pinckney (1750-1828) - He was the Commander of the U.S. Troops in the Southern half of the United States South Carolina raised its full quota of 5000 men under his leadership. Pinckney left three sons a sword from each of his campaigns saying: “They never be drawn in a private quarrel, and never remain in their scabbards when their country demanded their service.” His descendent spoke of the legacy his prominent ancestor had on his descendents.

Left: (l to r): PG Lawrence K. Casey, Jr., John Ramsey and Thomas Pinckney Lowndes, 4th great-grandson of MG Pickney.

St. Michael's Churchyard: Col. Arthur Peronneau Hayne (1788-1867) - Friend and Companion in Arms, of Andrew Jackson . Although not of age to join he obtained a commission to enter the army in 1807 and served as 1st Lt. of the Light Dragoons under Col. Wade Hampton. After his successful battle at Sacketts Harbor, he was promoted from Captain to Major. In 1814 he was assigned as Inspector General to General Andrew Jackson. After his heroic actions at the battle of New Orleans, Jackson said of him "Col. Hayne was every where that duty of danger called".

Right (l to r): Charles Rhoden and Dr. Michael Hull.

1812 Monument

Sacred to the Memory

Soldiers of the 3d Regiment of state troops

Sergeants Tilman Goodrich Adam C. Spencer

Privates David Aarant William Rutland John Williams St. Michael's Churchyard: Mordecai Gist (1743–1792) was a John A. Placide member of a prominent Maryland family who became a general Thomas Madden in command of the Maryland Line in the Continental Army during William McLellan the American Revolutionary War. His greatest claim to fame Henry Kilgore was his actions at the Battle of Long Island in Aug 1776 where John Taylor Washington placed him in charge of a group of men that held off John Bruce the British while the rest of Washington's Army could leave the Harris Lancaster island. This group of men would be later called the MD 400 and give Maryland the nickname "Old Line State". In 1779 he was made Brigadier General in the Continental Army and placed in 1812 Monument in Confederate Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant command of the 2nd MD Brigade. He was famous for his On the 18th, June 1812 the United States of America declared war bayonet charges. After the war he settled in Charleston and is against Great Britain. At the first Sound of Trumpet, the Patriot buried at St. Michael's. Soldiers who sleep beneath this monument flew to the Standard of Liberty. Here they fell beneath the scythe of Death. The Left (l to r): Tracey Tucker, John Ramsey and PG Dandridge sympathies of the Brave, the tear of the Stranger, and the Slow Brooke. Dirges of the Camp attended them to the tomb. How sleep the Brave, sink to rest With all their Country's wishes blest! Inset: 1812 Marker placed at the grave of Mordecai Gist in St. The Laurel leaf of shining green Michael’s Churchyard. Will still around their Tomb be seen. 9

Registrar General Rev. Christos Christou, Jr. (MD) recommended changes to the membership application that has been approved by the Executive Committee. The revised membership application can be downloaded from SocietyoftheWarof1812.org.

Every member is requested to recruit a new member over the next four months.

The Constitution Inn at the Charlestown Navy Yard near the Historic Boston Waterfront will be the host hotel for a Bicentennial Meeting of the General Society of the War of 1812, August 17-19, 2012. The 19th is the Official Celebration of the victory of the USS Constitution over the HMS Guerriere and the General Society wants all of our members to join the Society leadership at this very special event. Details may be obtained from Massachusetts Society President and event coordinator John T. (Jack) Manning at [email protected]. The event is open to all General Society of the War of 1812 members. Please plan to attend.

We are announcing the initiation of a Gift Campaign for "The General Society of the War of 1812". The goal is to obtain widespread participation of individuals and State Societies. We accept donations for charitable and educational purposes and in turn make funds available for worthwhile patriotic and hereditary projects.

All contributions will be recognized, beginning in the Winter 2012 THE 1812 WAR CRY.

Over $ 5,000 President James Madison level $1,000 to $4,999 Secretary of War James Monroe level $ 500 to $ 999 Major General Andrew Jackson level $ 200 to $ 499 Francis Scott Key level $ 100 to $ 199 Oliver Hazard Perry level $ 10 to $ 99 Captain Isaac Hull level

Please designate your gift:

 General Society Permanent Endowment –Support Educational Efforts, Publications, and Recruitment  Special Project Gift – Digitization of General Society Applications  Please designate my gift in honor / memory of ______ Please indicate if a company with Matching Funds or Volunteer Involvement Programs employs you Your contribution check should be made payable to the " GSW1812 Gift Campaign " and mailed to:

Treasurer General Thomas Edward Jacks 327 Devon Drive Mandeville, LA 70448-3316

*As a 501(c)(3) organization, All Gifts made to the Fund are fully tax deductible in accordance with Federal Law. For Contributions over $250, acknowledgement of your contribution will be mailed to you, confirming your tax-deductible contribution.

Lawrence K. Casey, Jr. President General 10 [email protected]

General Society Accessories

The following items are available from the Quartermaster General:

Large Insignia (Gold plate over bronze) $135.00 Large Insignia (Gold plate over silver) $243.00 Miniature insignia (Gold plate over bronze) $ 72.00 Miniature Insignia (Gold plate over silver) $ 93.00 (10K and 18K gold, prices available on request) General Society Officer Sash $ 64.00 State Society President Sash $ 55.00 General Society Officer/State President Neck Ribbon $ 25.00 Blazer Patch (Clutch back) $ 21.00 Necktie (Bow or four-in-hand) $ 25.00 Cummerbund $ 21.00 Ball Cap $ 15.00 Rosette (Clutch back) $ 15.00 At the Triennial Meeting in ROTC Medal $ 15.00 Charleston, the membership Veteran Grave Marker $ 45.00 Books: approved production of a special Supplement to the 1972 Register (1976) $ 15.00 Bicentennial Medal. “The medal is The Roster (1989) $ 15.00 modeled after the seal of the Society, Founder Register & Supplement (1994) $ 15.00 which is also a nice touch,” according to PG Casey. “We are using the The following items are available from the Secretary General: same ribbon on our three 1812

Membership Certificate $ 30.00 medals, another trick to keep costs Supplemental Ancestor Certificate $ 25.00 down, as special ribbon production Membership Applications and Worksheets $5.00/10* for a quality ribbon is costly. I believe this will be visible emblem, and help *All items except Applications and Worksheets include postage promote our Society and the 1812

Bicentennial.” QUARTERMASTER GENERAL Captain John N. Dickie The sale price has not been set yet. 1607 S. Arlington Ridge Road Details regarding costs and information about how members may Arlington, VA 22202-1624 obtain the medal will be distributed to 703.920.9517 State Society Presidents. Proceeds [email protected] from the sales of these medals will kick-off the 1812 Development Fund.

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Back row left to right: Capt. Perry Patrick, Washington Light Infantry (WLI) Color guard, (face hidden) Rob Mikell, Baron Fain, Carl Smith, Heyward Hamilton, M. Richardson Hyman.

Front row Col. Fred Auld, WLI Color Guard, MG Henry I. Siegling, Charles W. Rhoden, Vic Brandt, President General Hall Worthington, Dr. Michael Hull and Monte McQuillian.

Major General Henry I. Siegling, Commander of the Washington Light Infantry of Charleston presented PG Worthington with the WLI "Sunburst" to be worn on his sash. The decoration was given to Brigadier General Worthington in recognition of his service to the Country, the National Guard and the State Guard Association, and because of the close and historic ties between the WLI and the Society of the War of 1812.