Winter 2014 - Tennessee SAR Sons of the American Revolution

Publisher RICHARD T. SPENCER, JR.
Email: [email protected]
2014 issue 1
E
February 2014
Editor RICK D. HOLLIS
mail: [email protected]
Organized December 2, 1889
Tennessee Color Guard members (l to r) President Colin D. Wakefield, French Lick Company Commander David M. Vaughn and Past State Commander James K. Stone.
STATE MEETING
DETAILS
STATE MEETING
REGISTRATION
WREATHS
ACROSS AMERICA
VAUGHN FEATURED
ON ROAD SHOW
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Pages 7 and 12
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TENNESSEE PATRIOT
Colin D. Wakefield
President, Tennessee Society SAR
Compatriots,
Somewhere near the beginning of my
tenure as TNSSAR State President someone
had stated that the year would go by quickly
and indeed it has! It has truly been an
honor to have served as your TNSSAR State
President for 2013-2014 and I am grateful to
all of you for your encouragement and
support during my term.
We have a lot to be proud of in our great
Tennessee Society as we continue to
perpetuate the memory and ideals of our
Patriot ancestors. Our work continues as
we move forward into our next year and I
know that even greater things lie ahead for
our Tennessee Society.
We must all
remember that despite our differences we
are all held together by a common bond: a
reaffirmation of our faith in the principles of
liberty and our constitutional republic.
I remember at the beginning of my term
handing out to my officers a small sheet of
paper. On that small sheet of paper were a
few words that I thought might best
represent my philosophy on leadership and
achieving excellence within our Tennessee
Society. The author is unknown. I’ve had a
copy of it on my desk for many years now
and I still refer to it on occasion. I found the
following words encouraging to me as the
challenges of the year progressed, all the
while striving for excellence within myself
and within our great Tennessee Society:
calendars now
for March 28th
and 29th as
those are the
dates for our
2014 TNSSAR
Annual
Meeting to be
Colin D. Wakefield
held at the
Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin, TN. This
will be our Tennessee Society’s 125th Annual
Meeting and it is shaping up to be a great
Excellence can be attained if you
one! Again, my sincere thanks to all of our
Care more than others think is wise,
Compatriots for making 2013 such a
Risk more than others think is safe,
resounding success and let us all reaffirm
Dream more than others think is practical,
our commitment to our Great Tennessee
Expect more than others think is possible.
Society and to each other in continuing to
In closing I want to thank you all for your work together to make our Tennessee
support and encouragement during this Society the best that it can be!
year. I can’t say enough about how proud I
HUZZAH!
am of our entire TNSSAR! What a great year
Yours in Patriotic Service,
we have had in 2013 and I expect no less as
we roll on through 2014! Mark your
President William L. Eubank III (January 6, 1941 - January 12, 2014)
Bill and Fay Eubank
2009 Patriots Day at Senate
Parents: William L. and Madeline B. Eubank
Wife: Fay B. Eubank
Son: William L. (Erica) Eubank IV
Daughter: Wendie F. (Marcus) Henderson
Grandchildren: William L. “Will” Eubank V,
Addison G. Henderson and James D. Henderson
Sons of the American Revolution Distinctions for
Compatriot William L. Eubank III
Tennessee Society SAR President (2009-10)
John Sevier Chapter President
Patriot Medal
District SAR Meritorious Service Medal
State SAR Meritorious Service Medal
Chapter SAR Meritorious Service Medal
SAR Silver Color Guard Medal
SAR Bronze Color Guard Medal
George Washington Fellow
Rick Hollis, Don Horton, Ronnie Lail, David Whaley, James Stone, William
Eubank IV, Claude Hardison, James Hobbs, Bob Parker and Charles
Dammann at burial of William L. Eubank IIII. Not pictured: Joe Chambers
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Plan NOW to attend the TNSSAR Annual Meeting in March 2014
TNSSAR Annual State Meeting
March 28 - 29, 2014
Cool Springs Marriott
700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin 37067
Marriott reservations at 1 (800) 228-9290 or (615) 261-6100
Special Group Rate TNSSAR $115.00 plus tax.
Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres Ladies Tour of Historic Carton Mansion Board of Governors Meeting
Annual Membership Meeting Election of Officers Youth Luncheon Joseph S. Rumbaugh Youth Winner Presentation
George and Stella Knight Essay Winner Presentation Arthur M. King Eagle Scout Scholarship Presentation
JROTC Scholarship Presentation Genealogy Work Shop with Dr. Debbie Duay of Florida Past Presidents’ Reception (cash bar)
President’s Banquet (Black-tie Optional) Installation of 2014 – 2015 General Officers Change of Color Guard Command
Genealogy Workshop
Whether you are a SAR or DAR member interested in researching supplemental patriots or
a chapter Registrar, you will not want to miss this genealogy workshop!
Debbie Duay, Ph.D. served as the Lineage Research Chairman for the Florida State Society
DAR (FSSDAR) from 2009-13. Currently, she is the FSSDAR Organizing Secretary and Chapter
Development and Revitalization Chairman. Her husband, Ted Duay, is the President of the
Florida Society SAR. Debbie has helped more than 350 people join the DAR and SAR, and her
http://
tutorial
“Researching
Your
Revolutionary
War
Patriot
Ancestor”
www.learnwebskills.com/patriot
and
website
for
SAR
members
http://
www.learnwebskills.com/corner receive more than 500 visitors each day.
Debbie and Ted Duay
In this workshop, Debbie will discuss important resources for documenting lineages including
vital records, probate records, county & town histories, Bible records, military pensions, land
records, guardianships, newspapers and obituaries, and acceptable sources of service.
In addition, she will review tips for properly completing SAR applications.
COMPLETE THE ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION FORM ON PAGE 11
2014 - 2015 GENERAL OFFICERS NOMINATEES
President
President-Elect
Vice President
Treasurer
Membership Secretary
Recording Secretary
Registrar
Genealogist
Chancellor
Historian
Chaplain Emeritus
Chaplain
Surgeon
Webmaster
National Trustee
National Alternate Trustee
Claude T. Hardison, Jr., Col. Benjamin Cleveland Chapter
Darryl S. Addington, Kings Mountain Chapter
David L. Eagan, Lt. Andrew Crockett Chapter
David P. Hammett, Valentine Sevier Chapter
John W. Kubenka, Kings Mountain Chapter
John W. Kubenka, Kings Mountain Chapter
James J. Thweatt, Valentine Sevier Chapter
Richard (Dick) T. Spencer, Jr., Lt. Andrew Crockett Chapter
Cleo G. Hogan, Valentine Sevier Chapter
William B. (Bill) Hickerson, James Madison Chapter
Dr. John W. Steen, Jr., Andrew Jackson Chapter
John Wakefield, Kings Mountain Chapter
Dr. Mark R. Russell, Joseph Greer Chapter
Ronald (Ron) C. Whitson, Kings Mountain Chapter
Colin D. Wakefield, Joseph Greer Chapter
Claude T. Hardison, Jr., Col. Benjamin Cleveland Chapter
Southern District SAR Vice President General
Richard D. (Rick) Hollis, Christopher Strong Chapter
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THE TENNESSEE PATRIOT
TENNESSEE PATRIOT
VALENTINE SEVIER COMPATRIOTS RING IN THE NEW YEAR
The Tennessee Patriot is published
three times a year by the Tennessee
Society Sons of the American
Revolution.
© 2014 Website:
www.tnssar.org
Subscriptions are automatically
sent to members of the TNSSAR.
GENERAL OFFICERS
President Colin D. Wakefield
President-elect Claude T. Hardison, Jr.
Vice President Dr. Darryl S. Addington
District Directors:
1 Timothy E. Massey
2 David E. Johnston
3 James K. Stone
4 Thomas W. Coghlan
5 Jerry V. Smith, Esq.
6 B. Mott Jones
Secretary John W. Kubenka
Treasurer David P. Hammett
Genealogist Richard T. Spencer, Jr.
Registrar David L. Eagan
Chancellor Cleo G. Hogan
Chaplain Emeritus Rev. John W. Steen
Chaplain Dr. Sam W. McKinstry
Surgeon Dr. Mark R. Russell
Historian Lee O. Johnson
National Trustee Charles N. Dammann
Alternate Trustee Colin D. Wakefield
(l to r): Don Horton, Bob Parker, Wayne Long, Cleo Hogan, Lee O. “Buddy” Hunter, Jim Marshall and Rick Hollis.
Several members of the Valentine Sevier Chapter surprised Compatriot Buddy Hunter with
a visit on New Years Eve to ring in the New Year. Hunter, who is 86, was an active member
of the Color Guard until about three years ago and even participated in the last Southern
District meeting held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana four years ago. Always jolly with a fun
story to tell, the group enjoyed their visit very much.
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The Tennessee Patriot
PUBLISHER
Richard T. Spencer, Jr.
EDITOR
Rick D. Hollis
Send articles and photos for THE
TENNESSEE PATRIOT to Rick D. Hollis
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South First Street, Clarksville, TN 37040,
phone 615.812.2648.
William, Noah and Henry Puckett are installed as members of TNSSAR.
Website: www.tnssar.org
The SAR COLORGUARDSMAN NEWSLETTER has been posted to the NSSAR website. The
Send information for the website by email link to the issue is: http://www.sar.org/Committees/Color_Guard.
to
Secretary
John
W.
Kubenka Mark C Anthony
([email protected]).
Adjutant, NSSAR Color Guard
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Members
CAAH Donors
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Friends of the
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CAPTAIN JAMES HOLLIS, SR. AND PRIVATE ISAAC HOLLIS MONUMENTS UNVEILED
by Valentine Sevier Chapter SAR and Gov. Willie Blount Chapter 1812
A Monument Dedication honoring the lives and military service of
Revolutionary War Captain James Hollis, Sr. and his son, War of 1812
Private Isaac Hollis was held at the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church
Cemetery near Clarksville, Tennessee on September 7, 2013. The Hollis
family lived in close proximity to the Cemetery during the late 1700s and
through the 1800s. John M. Hollis, son of Isaac Hollis, is identified in
records as a Trustee of Mt. Carmel Methodist Episcopal Church in
Montgomery County, as early as October 20, 1834.
James Hollis, Sr. was a member of Col. John Donelson’s Flotilla that
brought the first women and children to what is now Nashville and he
was an original settler of Renfroe’s Red River Station at Fort Union,
Montgomery County’s first settlement, established April 12, 1780. He
was the first signer of the petition initiative on September 5, 1788 to
organize Tennessee County. Isaac Hollis was the third signer, and a
handwriting analysis of the signers indicates he probably penned the
document. James Hollis, Sr. established a mill at present-day Thomasville
in 1786. Later, he established a mill on Hollis Mill Creek in southern
Robertson County. He defended against Indian attacks at Renfroe’s
Station in early July 1780, and was a survivor of the Battle Creek
Massacre in late July 1780.
Prior to his arrival in what is now Middle Tennessee, Hollis lived at
Watauga and fought in the first battle following our Declaration of
Independence. The Battle at Long Island Flats, fought on July 20, 1776,
was the first battle against Dragging Canoe and other British allied
Indians on the Western front. His home was used as the meeting place
for the Sullivan County Quarterly Court from 1780-84. The historic home,
built by Captain Hollis in 1779, was rescued from destruction and
restored by Sullivan County historic preservationist Rann Vaulx in 2004.
Isaac Hollis lived on property adjacent to the Church site in the late
1790s, then, nearby on Half Pone Creek until his death. After the
Massacre at Fort Mims on August 30, 1813, Isaac Hollis was among the
first Volunteers to be inducted into the Army during the Muster at Camp
Blount, in Fayetteville. He fought under General Andrew Jackson at the
Battle of Talladega, among other actions, October-December 1813.
Jim Thweatt narrated a special 13fold Flag Ceremony, performed by
Charlie Scott and Tom Higgins of
Kentucky. At the close of the
ceremony,
Charlie
Scott
presented Rick Hollis with a
memorial flag and Tom Higgins
presented a memorial flag to
Bobby Parker. Both were deeply
honored.
Top: Higgins presents flag to
Bobby L. Parker, 5th greatgrandson of Captain James Hollis,
Sr. and 4th great-grandson of
Private Isaac Hollis
Above: Charlie Scott , Rick Hollis
and Tom Higgins with the
Supporting Hollis and Parker are Color Guard members (l to r): TNSSAR Commander Roger A. Tenney, Valentine Sevier Chapter memorial flag at the grave
Commander James J. Thweatt, Donald R. Horton, Thomas Higgins II (KY), Charles E. Scott (KY), and Colin D. Wakefield. General Society markers of Captain James Hollis,
War of 1812 Assistant Judge Adjutant General Cleo G. Hogan served as Master of Ceremonies and Valentine Sevier Chapter President Sr., 6th great-grandfather of Rick
John C. Head laid a wreath at the monuments. TNSSAR President Colin D. Wakefield and TN 1812 President David L. Eagan dedicated Hollis, and of Private Isaac Hollis,
his 5th great-grandfather.
the monuments. The joint SAR and 1812 outing included a Black-powder shoot and a BBQ chicken dinner.
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TENNESSEE PATRIOT
French Lick Color Guard Honors Patriot David Hickerson in Manchester
Front (l to r): James Stone, TNSSAR President Colin
D. Wakefield James Hobbs, John Clines, David Miles
Vaughn. Back (l to r): TNSSAR Color Guard State
Commander Roger Tenney, Roger Jackson, Roy
Phillips, Bob Hughes, Allen Poteete, Frank Schafer
and Fred Ryan.
PATRIOT JOHN ALLISON, JR. REMEMBERED BY THE CAPTAIN W. P. QUARLES CHAPTER SAR NEAR COOKEVILLE
Tennessee Sons of the American Revolution French Lick
Company presented the Colors at the Grave Marking for
The Color Guard consisted of: Front row (l to r): David Miles Vaughn, Revolutionary War Patriot Pvt. John Allison Jr. in Ditty,
John Cline, Frank Schafer, TNSSAR State President Colin D. Wakefield. Tennessee, outside of Cookeville. The William P. Quarles
Back row (l to r): Fred Ryan, Paul Jordan, Harrell Phillips, Clarence Chapter hosted the grave marking ceremony which included a
Salute of Arms. It is always and Honor to Remember these
Watson, Lofton Graves and David Johnston.
Patriots.
LT. ANDREW CROCKETT CHAPTER SAR HONORS PATRIOT GEORGE NEELY IN FRANKLIN
The French Lick Company Color Guard presented
the Colors for Revolutionary War Patriot George
Neely in Franklin. This event was hosted by the
Lt. Andrew Crockett Chapter.
Color Guard Members Fred Ryan, David Vaughn and Frank
Schafer along with David Eagan, Allen Poteete, Bert Chalfant
and State President Colin Wakefield commanded by State
Commander Roger Tenney.
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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
President Colin D. Wakefield
NASHVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY David Vaughn, Dennis Harris, Maurice Kellogg, Clarence Watson, Edward Phillips,
Roger Jackson, Colin Wakefield, James Hobbs, Fred Ryan, and Frank Schaffer.
CHATTANOOGA
NATIONAL
CEMETERY
US Congressman
Chuck Fleischmann,
President-elect
Claude T. Hardison
and Compatriot
State Representative
Kevin Brooks.
Representative
Brooks delivered the
keynote address.
CLARKSVILLE REST HAVEN CEMETERY Valentine Sevier Chapter members were joined by
members of the Captain William Edmiston Chapter DAR and Sevier Station Society CAR.
At right, members of the Valentine Sevier Chapter paused to remember
former TNSSAR Color Guard Commander James Hurst by placing a wreath
at his grave at Clarksville Rest Haven Cemetery. Hurst was instrumental in
organizing the Wreaths Across America program for the Valentine Sevier
Chapter.
(l to r): Herb Gould, Bob Parker, Jim Thweatt and Don Horton.
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David Vaughn featured on TV’s Genealogy Road Show
Col. Anthony Bledsoe Chapter member
David Miles Vaughn of Gallatin was
featured on a new TV series called
"Genealogy Roadshow", a new series on
PBS. His spot was on the series premier
that was filmed in Nashville. The show
will also include programs from Austin,
San Francisco and Detroit.
The popular show, “Who do You Think
You Are” features famous Americans and
connects them to early Americans, with
occasional
extensions
into
their
European, African or Asian roots. This
new show, Genealogy Roadshow, will tell
stories by exploring the past of ordinary
people and will find their connections
with famous Americans.
The show
examines Vaughn's connections to David
Crockett.
TENNESSEE PATRIOT
Bledsoe’s Fort Colonial Days, Castilian Springs
Col. Anthony Bledsoe
Chapter Sons of the
American Revolution
had a booth at the
Bledsoe's Fort Colonial
Days this weekend in
Castilian Springs. The
annual event has
proven effective as a
tool to educate the
public about the
Revolutionary War era
and to recruit new
members.
Col. Anthony Bledsoe Chapter hosts Grave Marking Ceremony for Revolutionary War Patriot Jesse Maxey
The Col. Anthony Bledsoe Chapter hosted a Grave Marking for Revolutionary War Patriot Jesse Maxey. It was held in Gallatin at the
Douglass Cemetery off of Upper Station Camp Road, at the home of Rodney Durham. Compatriot Larry McClanahan was the host with
Compatriot John Tidwell leading the opening prayer and Compatriot Dennis Harris leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The French Lick
Color Guard presented the colors. The Guest speaker was Nolan Maxie of Texas who is a Direct Descendant of Jesse Maxey. According to
Color Guard Commander David Vaughn, “It did rain on us some, but it was a Great Event and our Chapter is proud to be able to do this
Grave Marking.”
Color Guard members left to right are: State Commander Roger Tenney, Guy Kerby, James Hobbs, David Vaughn, TNSSAR President
Colin Wakefield, Clarence Watson, Fred Ryan and Frank Schafer.
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PATRIOTS McCONNELL, HOPE AND DUFF HONORED BY SAR AND DAR
The John Sevier chapter, TNSSAR of Chattanooga, along with the
General William Chapter , VASSAR, of Abingdon, Virginia gathered
with the Nancy Ward chapter NSDAR of Chattanooga and the
Ketoctin Chapter of the NSDAR of Bluemont VA, gathered at the
Green Springs Presbyterian Church in Abingdon, Virginia to
honor patriots of the Revolutionary War. Abingdon is steeped in
the history of the growth of our country and the Green Springs
Church is a resting place for many of the participants. Those
honored were Adam Hope, his wife Agnes Kinkaid and their son
Private James Hope. Abram McConnell and his wife Rosanna
Fryatt, Private Samuel Duff, Jr. and his father Samuel Duff Sr. were
also recognized.
Tim Adams President of the John Sevier Chapter, David McConnell Host and John
Sevier Member, Chad Henderson John Sevier Member, Charles Dammann TN past
president and John Sevier Member.
The SAR chapters placed granite markers at the graves. The
Nancy Ward chapter placed DAR Insignia markers on the graves of
Patriot Adam Hope, his wife Agnes Kincaid and Rosanna Fryatt
McConnell. Rosanna was the wife of Patriot Abram McConnell and daughter of
Patriot Bartholomew Fryatt.
The three privates served at the Battle of Kings Mountain and mustered at
Sycamore Shoals near Elizabethton, Tennessee. Adam Hope was an overseer
of roads and helped supply the militia. Samuel Duff Sr. was a juror in
Washington Co., Virginia. Bartholomew Fryatt signed the Oath of Allegiance to
the cause of the colonist. As part of the marking ceremony, members of the
Overmountain Men Honor Guard from the General William Campbell Chapter
fired a musket salute. Of special significance, one of the guns fired in the salute was built in 1776 and had
seen service in the battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. Biographies of the individuals were read by their
descendants. David S. McConnell of the John Sevier Chapter, Amy McConnell of the Ketocin Chapter and
Guy T. McConnell of the General William Campbell Chapter. A reception followed hosted by the women
of the Green Springs Church. The Church has held continual services since founded in 1796 and is the
final resting place of many who fought for our Nations’ freedom.
The markers that were placed by the SAR and DAR chapters serve to preserve the memory of the
sacrifices of those patriots and their families. In the future they will serve to help educate the
descendants of todays SAR about our history.
John Sevier Home, Marble Springs State Historic Site, Recognized for Display of American Flag
A certificate of Commemoration recognizing exemplary display of
the American Flag at the Marble Springs State Historic Site was
presented to Anna Chappelle, Site Director by Compatriot Carl
Leonard representing the Stephen Holston Chapter of the Tennessee
Society Sons of the American Revolution. The Commendation was
presented at the Annual meeting of the Governor John Sevier
Memorial Association held at Marble Springs in Knoxville Tennessee
June 15th, 2013.
Marble Springs was the country farmstead of General John Sevier,
hero of Kings Mountain, General of the Militia and first Governor of
Tennessee. Marble Springs was built circa 1790 upon a land grant
provided to John Sevier for his service in the Revolutionary War.
Marble Springs is open to the public. Visit http://marblesprings.net/
for more information about operating hours, educational programs
and historical reenactments.
Visit http://www.stephenholston.org/ to learn more about the Stephen Holston Chapter of the Tennessee Society Sons of the American
Revolution.
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T E N N E S S E E S O C I E TY SAR C HAPT E R S
Join SAR
DISTRICT 6
Isaac Shelby Chapter, Memphis
Jackson Purchase Chapter, Union City
James Madison Chapter, Jackson
DISTRICT 4
Lt. Andrew Crockett Chapter, Franklin
Joseph Greer Chapter, Lynchburg
Stones River Chapter, Murfreesboro
Tombigbee Chapter, Columbia
PROSPECTIVE CHAPTERS
Bedford County, Shelbyville (4)
COUNTIES FOR FUTURE CHAPTERS
Wilson County, Lebanon (5)
Cumberland County, Crossville (2)
Sevier County, Sevierville (2)
NATIONAL SOCIETY SAR
Headquarters
1000 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40203
502.589.1776
www.sar.org
Executive Director Don Shaw
Registrar Aaron Adams
Librarian Michael Christian
Education Colleen Wilson
Merchandising Susan Griffin
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
For Chapter and meeting location
information, contact the
Chapter President.
For membership, contact the
Chapter Registrar.
DISTRICT 5
Andrew Jackson Chapter, Nashville
Col. Anthony Bledsoe Chapter, Gallatin
Christopher Strong Chapter, Charlotte
Thomas Kilgore Chapter, Springfield
Valentine Sevier Chapter, Clarksville
DISTRICT 1
Kings Mountain Chapter, Johnson City
State of Franklin Chapter, Rogersville
Watauga Chapter, Elizabethton
DISTRICT 2
Gen. Joseph Martin Chapter, Harrogate
Stephen Holston Chapter, Knoxville
Lt. W. P. Quarles Chapter, Cookeville
DISTRICT 3
Col. Benj. Cleveland Chapter, Cleveland
Hiwassee Chapter, Athens
John Sevier Chapter, Chattanooga
REMINDERS
Please notify your Chapter Secretary of any changes of address, telephone number or email
address. The Chapter Secretary will forward that information to State Secretary John W.
Kubenka. Your addresses MUST be current in order for you to receive any or all Society
mail, which is sent by “bulk mail,” and is not forwarded.
Submittals are welcomed for this newsletter. We prefer that the text be emailed in
MSWord. Photos shall be in electronic format and emailed to Editor Rick D. Hollis at
[email protected], but may also be submitted on a CD. Photos from newspapers and/or
prints from film cannot be used, as they do not reproduce in acceptable quality.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
Are your friends, sons, grandsons, brothers and cousins members?
Please encourage them to join SAR!
Jamestowne Society
General Society of the War of 1812
Eligibility—proof as a descendant of a
Soldier of the War of 1812
For membership information:
Jerry V. Smith, President
[email protected]
Richard T. Spencer, Jr.
DSPEN472att.net
Eligibility—proof as a descendant of a
resident of Jamestowne, Virginia before 1700
Descendants of Washington’s Army
at Valley Forge
For membership information:
Eligibility—proof as a descendant of a
Revolutionary War Soldier at Valley Forge
Tennessee Company (West)
John E. McCutchen, President
[email protected]
Tennessee Valley Company (Middle/East)
Rick D. Hollis, President
[email protected]
For membership information:
Michael Mankin
[email protected]
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125th Meeting at Cool Springs Marriott Franklin, Tennessee
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, March 28, 2014
Informal Hospitality Suite at Cool Springs Marriott 700 Cool Springs Blvd Franklin, TN
Registration at Cool Springs Marriott
Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres at Marriott
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Registration at Cool Springs Marriott
7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Ladies Tour: Historic Carton Mansion
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Board of Governors Meeting
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Annual Membership Meeting and Election of Officers
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Youth Luncheon
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Joseph S. Rumbaugh Youth Winner Presentation
George and Stella Knight Essay Winner Presentation Don's Troiani's framed print of The Battle of
Arthur M. King Eagle Scout Scholarship Presentation King's Mountain to be given away Saturday
evening. Tickets available starting Friday
JROTC Scholarship Presentation
evening. All profits secured will be donated to
Genealogy Work Shop Dr. Debbie Duay of Florida
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
the TNSSAR Reception Fund for 2017 NSSAR
Past Presidents’ Reception (cash bar)
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Congress .
President’s Banquet (Black-tie Optional)
7:15 – 9:30 p.m.
Installation of 2014 – 2015 Officers; Change of Color Guard Command
Annual Meeting Registration: Please complete, detach and return this registration form with a check payable to TNSSAR. Please
mail your registration form and check to: Robert (Bob) F. Hickey, 104 St. Charles Place, Tullahoma, TN 37388-4803 by March 1, 2014.
Marriott reservations at 1 (800) 228-9290 or (615) 261-6100 Special Group Rate TNSSAR $115.00 plus tax.
NAME:___________________________________ SPOUSE OR GUEST:___________________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________________________STATE:_________ZIP:____________
CHAPTER:______________________________
EMAIL:_________________________________________
EVENTS:
FEE
NO. ATTENDING
AMOUNT ENCLOSED
Registration (SAR Members Only)
$25.00
______
$___________
Reception (heavy hors d’oeuvres)
$ 5.00
______
$___________
Breakfast Saturday Morning (Optional)
$10.00
______
$___________
Ladies Tour Carnton Mansion
$15.00
______
$___________
Youth Contest Luncheon
$30.00
______
$___________
Genealogy Workshop Members
Members
Non-members
Free
$ 5.00
______
______
$_____0.00__
$___________
President’s Banquet
$36.00
______
$___________
Officer’s Meeting Sunday Morning
Free
______
$_____0.00__
______
$___________
Totals
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The Tennessee Patriot
Rick Hollis, Editor
Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
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Clarksville, Tennessee 37040
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Let us remember our obligations to our forefathers who gave us our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, an independent Supreme Court, and a Nation of free men!