Veterans Honored in Stephentown Chapter
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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE SARATOGA BATTLE CHAPTER, EMPIRE STATE SOCIETY, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION DECEMBER 2020 VOLUME XXIV, ISSUE IV Veterans Honored In Stephentown Submitted by Edward Munger Jr. eople who Revolution cooperated gathered to on the application for a P recognize grant, written by veterans in Stephentown Historian Stephentown were Patricia Flint. among the first to set The town provided the eyes on a new series of skill and workmanship cast iron markers bound for the sign installation. Stephentown Honors Veterans for the final resting Dozens gathered in Veterans Park in Stephentown Nov. 7 for a In all, 16 Patriots are ceremony recognizing veterans from the American Revolution to places of Patriots. modern wars. named on this series of Warm weather greeted six signs, one for each Chapter Supports the crowd in appropriate cemetery. Stephentown’s Veterans Historic Site Repairs VETERANS Park November 7, Submitted by Edward Munger Jr. where a temporary REMEMBERED he historic home that once sheltered display of the signs was Dozens of people Patriots planning the Battles of Saratoga set up. attended the became the subject of an urgent repair Six cast iron signs were celebration – an annual T project this fall after caretakers found severe event the Town of obtained with a $6,600 deterioration. grant from the William Stephentown holds G. Pomeroy during the week of the (Continued on page 5) Foundation’s NYS Veterans Day holiday. Historic Marker Grant Words of remembrance INSIDE: Program. were spoken not only for the Revolutionary PRESIDENT’S DISPATCH —pg. 2 The Town of UPCOMING EVENTS—pg. 2 Stephentown and War soldiers but also for WELCOME NEW MEMBERS—pg. 3 local veterans of STATUE REPAIR GOAL DRAWS SUPPORT—pg. 3 Empire State Society, IN REMEMBRANCE —pg. 4 Sons of the American (Continued on page 4) MEMBER DUES ONLINE PAYMENT—pg. 6 Upcoming Events President’s Dispatch At the time of this printing, Luncheon that takes place Submitted By Michael Companion the Covid-19 Pandemic near George Washington’s continued to leave future birthday. Greetings Compatriots, As 2020 comes to an end I can only think, 2021 has got to be Plans are tentative at this better. point, but please stay In a recent discussion with a coworker, I summed up 2020 as the tuned to our website or year that never was. A year which put our lives on hold, including Facebook Page to learn the activities of our Chapter. details once they are set. I hold out hope that we will be able to hold our annual February Below is a link to our website: Meeting, to take care of Chapter business, but also as an opportunity to meet with the membership for fellowship. http://www.saratogabattle- sar.org/ As we know, the strength of any organization is dependent on the commitment of the membership to the goals and vision of that You can find our Facebook Page events uncertain. organization, unfortunately circumstances this year limited our at this link: We still hope to hold our opportunities to take part in this process. https://www.facebook.com/ At most Chapter meetings we typically see the same friendly, Annual Meeting and SaratogaBattleSAR Washington’s Birthday familiar faces, mixed with a few new members and their families. For me, one individual in particular has always been a standout at Letters Welcome the meetings, in the person of Dennis Marr. Dennis always catches my attention because he always has a chest Compatriots and full of bling - medals and ribbons which he wears to commemorate his service to the Chapter over the past 27 years. their loved ones and others with I would probably guess that Dennis has earned every award the Chapter has to offer, which includes our highest honor, the Duane input regarding the Booth Minuteman Award. A m e r ica n The success of our Chapter has in large part been due to members Revolution, the such as Dennis. Saratoga Battle I bring this up, because Dennis recently informed me that in the Chapter or other upcoming year he was going to step back from his responsibilities germane topics are to the Chapter. encouraged to send While his assistance to the Chapter as the current Genealogist will letters for inclusion be missed, he has certainly earned the right to relinquish his duties in an upcoming Kings Road, to the next generation. edition of BA T T LE Schenectady, New Since 1993, Dennis has served in a number of official positions, LINES . Send letters York, 12304. Letters including Registrar and Genealogist, as well as President from 1997 to: Battle Lines can also be sent via -2000. Newsletter, C/O Ed e m a i l t o: Additionally, for as long as I can remember Dennis has represented Munger, Secretary, secretary@saratoga the Chapter as the presenter of the ROTC Award to cadets at Saratoga Battle b a t t le- sa r .o r g LaSalle Institute. Chapter SAR, 319 (Continued on page 6) BATTLE LINES | DECEMBER 2020 | SARATOGA BATTLE CHAPTER | SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | VOL. XXIV, ISSUE IV 2 Statue Restoration Project Draws Support Submitted by Edward Munger Jr. he Sons of The statue, destroyed by vandals in July 2020, recognizes Union the regiment from which nearly 300 soldiers died fighting T Veterans Of for the Union in the Civil War. The Civil War raised People can learn more or donate to the cause on the Go $8,400 by December Fund Me website at the following link: 11, 2020 towards a $20,000 goal to https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ support restoring restoration-of-saratoga-springs-77th-soldier-monument- the destroyed civil-war statue in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. The Saratoga Battle Chapter, Sons of the American A monument to the 77th Regiment, NY Revolution received Volunteers before it was destroyed in 2020. a warm thank-you Photo by Howard C. Ohlhous taken Feb 20, 2011 for the Historical Marker Database letter from the Col. G. L. Willard Camp 154, the local camp of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Pieces of a monument to the 77th Regiment, NY Volunteers are seen laying on the ground in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs in this 2020 image from Civil War (SUVCW), for the chapter’s $250 donation to the Facebook Page of the Saratoga History Museum. the cause. Welcome New Members! Submitted By Duane Booth We express a patriotic welcome to our newest • Jamey T. Goodwill-Rogers - • Stephen R. Sammons - BURNT HILLS, NY; members, listed here with the names of their Patriot RAVENA, NY; Ens John Keeler-CT Ens Sampson Sammons-NY ancestors who are honored and recognized by their • Shaun H. Graham - membership: BROADALBIN, NY; Pvt Thaddeus A warm welcome to our New Dual State & Dewey-MA Chapter member. • Bret D. Canary - CANTON, NY; Soldier • Christopher P. Greene - WATERFORD, Member Name and Hometown and Frederick Britt-NY NY; Cpl William Manley-MA Patriots • Michael J. Canary - SCHENECTADY, NY; • Brian Hunt - SLINGERLANDS, NY; Pvt Gary J, Hoyt – CANTON, GA* Ens Soldier Frederick Britt-NY Jacob Constantine-MA Benjamin Martin-VA (Primary); Capt • Brandon A. Episcopo - VERNON, NY; Pvt • David J. Kehn - COHOES, NY; Cpl William Stephen Niles-NY (Supplemental) Conrad Mattice-NY Manley-MA • Matthew A. Episcopo - COHOES, NY; Pvt • Eric D. Kehn - UPPER MARLBORO, MD; * Gary joined here to honor his ancestor th Conrad Mattice-NY Cpl William Manley-MA Stephen Niles who served in the 4 Albany • Michael P. Golden - BALLSTON SPA, NY; • Jacob T. Love - PHILIPSBURG, PA; Ens County Militia Regiment commanded by Col. Lt Wessel Salisbury-NY John Gearhart-PA Kilian Van Rensselaer. BATTLE LINES | DECEMBER 2020| SARATOGA BATTLE CHAPTER | SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | VOL. XXIV, ISSUE IV 3 Stephentown veterans ... modern wars: Tom Battle Chapter. McVeigh, Frank Bailey Also in attendance and Joe Bruno, who and providing remarks passed away recently. were New York State They were all Assemblyman Jake Historic markers recognizing Revolutionary recognized as playing Ashby; Rensselaer War Veterans were on a role in the County Executive development of the Steven F. McLaughlin Stephentown and Rensselaer Veterans Park. County Legislator Those attending the Bruce Patire. event included the The occasion featured Historic markers to honor Rensselaer County Veterans of the Color Guard of the the roar of a Revolutionary War were unveiled during a veterans ceremony in Stephentown on November 7. Photo by Ed Munger. Saratoga Battle Revolutionary War- Chapter, Sons of the era cannon replica, American Revolution; courtesy of the members of the recreated Bauman's Daughters of the Company, Second American Revolution Continental Artillery (some dressed in Regiment. colonial garb); the The educational group Stephentown of re-enactors Veterans Group; the provided a tour of the Stephentown cannon station after Historical Society and the event. members the Sons of View a video of the the American Members of the recreated 2nd Continental Artillery Regiment fired off Revolution from event at this link: a Revolutionary War-era cannon replica during a veterans several chapters https://youtu.be/ remembrance event in Stephentown November 7. Photo by Ed Munger. including Saratoga WiPdubUzB0M In Remembrance We bow our heads for a moment of • Paul Henry Goebel, December 10, silence in honor of our brethren 2020 compatriots who passed away recently: To family and friends, we wish • Russel S. Stocker, Jr., June 17, 2020 you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead • John Bruce McKinley, September and loving memories to forever 08, 2020 hold in your heart. BATTLE LINES | DECEMBER 2020| SARATOGA BATTLE CHAPTER | SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | VOL. XXIV, ISSUE IV 4 VanSchaick Mansion ... (Continued from page1 ) third-generation member of the Van Schaick family in America, provided a large loan of gold Officers of the Saratoga Battle Chapter agreed to to the Continental Army’s Brigadier General and donate $500 to the Van Schaick Mansion Adjutant General Horatio Gates - for war Project’s work to preserve the 18th Century supplies.