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MDSSAR, Founded on April 20, 1889 at Annapolis, Maryland
State Officers are sworn in at State Meeting
Knoxville, Tennessee July 7th - July 13th 2017
See Congress information within Newsletter
Past National President General Joseph Dooley of
Virginia installs new State President Don Deering with his wife Liz Deering looking on.
Table of Contents Upcoming Calendar of Events .............................. 2 Color Guard Events ............................................... 4 MDSSAR News ...................................................... 5 NSSAR News ......................................................... 7 New State Officers ................................................ 8 Officer Reports ..................................................... 9 Committee Reports ............................................ 11 Chapter Reports ................................................. 15 Genealogy Corner ............................................... 18 Departed Compatriots ........................................ 19
Editors: Doug Favorite, James Engler Sr. and Christos Christou Jr.
Old Line State Herald
www.marylandsar.org State President Donald A. Deering June 2017 Issue
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Upcoming Calendar of Events 2017 Events Description
1 July 2017 The Christian Ardinger chapter is part of the Boonsboro 225th anniversary celebration and a re-enactment for the Washington Monument Dedication Ceremony.
4 July 2017 4th of July parade in Bel Air with the COL Aquila Hall Chapter and some DAR ladies 6-13 July 2017 SAR National Congress, Knoxville, TN
16 July 2017 The Westminster Chapter will hold its second annual picnic at the Union Bridge Community Center. A family friendly event, all are invited to come. Afternoon
29 July 2017 The CAPT John Smoot Chapter will hold a meeting at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (1324 Belmont Avenue Suite 401, Salisbury, Maryland) 1pm
3 Aug 2017 Westminster chapter meeting/luncheon, Buttersburg Inn, Union Bridge, MD 11-13 Aug 2017 Atlantic Middle States Conference: Wyndham Gettysburg, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
7 Sept 2017 GEN Smallwood Chapter Meeting, The Knights Of Columbus Council 2169, 9707 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland.
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October Semi-Annual Meeting* The date and location is TBD for the next semi-annual meeting. Possible locations are Chartwell Golf & Country Club in Annapolis, The Coisters Castle in Lutherville, Turn House at Hobbits Glen in Columbia, and Cereville Mansion in Frederick. Proposals will be obtained and evaluated. A date and location will be reviewed by the Executive Committee, and communicated to the membership. If you are interested in joining the Semi-Annual Meeting Committee and touring these and/or other possible venues, contact Tim Mallory, 2nd VP; [email protected]..
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Color Guard Events UPCOMING MDSSAR COLOR GUARD CALENDAR FOR 2017
Date Activity Event
1 Jul Present Colors Washington Monument Ceremony, Boonsboro
9 Jul Present Colors Grave Marking for Daniel and Lucy James in Mt. Airy
15 Jul Fife & Drum Grave Marking, Col. Gassaway Watkins, Walnut Grove, Clarksville, MD
17 Dec Present Colors Wreaths Across America
Dec TBD Present Colors Patriots Ball
FREDERICK CO Washington Monument Ceremony
Sat. July 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM
6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, MD 21769
Sponsored by Christian Ardinger Chapter If you plan on participating in the musket salute, arrive by 9:00 for safety inspection by the state park representative, drill and then we will go over our part of the program.
https://www.facebook.com/events/436454920069055/
FREDERICK CO Patriot Daniel James Grave Marking
Sun. July 9, 2017 2:00 PM
Kimmel-James Family Cemetery
at Old Annapolis Rd & Kimmel Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771 Sponsored by Descendants and both MDSSAR and the 1812 Society participating and Colors and Musket Salute https://www.facebook.com/events/1940006122881791
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=84703594&
HOWARD CO Col. Gassaway Watkins (MD 400) Grave marking
Sat. July 15th 11:00 AM
5192 Sheppard Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Sponsored by Richard Azzaro (Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Keith Beck (Boy Scouts of America). Both MDSSAR and the 1812 Society participating https://www.facebook.com/events/1494171693991177/
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=46979378&
FREDERICK CO
John George Main Grave Marking Sun. August 13th Sun 1:00PM
Christ Reform Church Cemetery,
12 South Church St Middletown, MD 21769 Sponsored by Daughters of 1812
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-
bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=10705237&
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MDSSAR News
Memorial Day Around the State
(1) The Christian Ardinger Chapter performed a wreath laying for two patriots located in Sharpsburg, MD at 110 E Chapline St, Sharpsburg,
MD. Jacob Graff was a Patriot in Washington County, serving on Home Guard duty; serving on the Committee to Relieve Distress of Inhabitants of Washington County following the departure of the militia in December 1776; and taking the Oath of Fidelity in 1778 before magistrate Richard Davis. John George Marsteller, served in the Revolutionary War in the Pennsylvania Militia in the Eighth Company under the command of Capt. Arnold Francis. He was a militiaman, 2nd class. Born and raised in Pennsylvania of German immigrants, he married in 1761 and started a family of 13 children, eventually settling in Washington County.
(2), (3) The weekend of 29 and 30 May SGT Lawrence Everhart Compatriots Ron Harbaugh, Bill Robertson and Gene Moyer participated in the Woodsboro Parade (a chapter tradition) and the Carrollton Manor DAR Chapter Memorial Day Memorial Service at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
(4) The Westminster Chapter marched in this year’s 150th City of Westminster Memorial Day Parade. About a third of our membership came out to this year’s event, including one of our most recent regular members, and one of our Junior members and 3rd VP Tim Mallory.
(5) The General William Smallwood Chapter hosted Memorial Day Observances at Bethesda’s Veterans Park for the 47th consecutive year on May 29, 2017. More than 25 lineage societies, veterans’ groups, local governments, and civic organizations participated by placing wreaths and tributes. Descendants of veterans of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War joined with current veterans in honoring our nation’s war dead. Elements of the MDSSAR Color Guard joined Boy Scout Troop 439 in raising the colors at the start of the program. The John Hanson Chapter was also in attendance. A wreath was laid by John Hanson Chapter President Douglas Stuart as well. The Honorable Roger Berliner, President of the Montgomery County Council, presented remarks, U. S. Senator Chris Van Hollen was represented by staff, and Congressional Representative Jamie Raskin sent a letter of support and appreciation. Mr. William Connery, local author and Civil War researcher, delivered the keynote address which focused on the origins of Memorial Day and its meanings today. Compatriot Michael A. Saunders of the Smallwood Chapter has served as event coordinator for several years. He was presented with the SAR Certificate of Distinguished Service by chapter President James M. Perry.
(6) The COL Henry Hollingsworth held their annual Memorial Day (30 May 2017) wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Col. Henry Hollingsworth at Elkton Cemetery. Chapter President Dr. Jim Dearworth, presided over the event. In attendance were members of the Head of Elk Chapter, DAR. The MDSSAR and DESSAR Color Guard along with the 29th Infantry Division presented colors at the event. The chapter presented a Flag Certificate to Ms. Harriet Ritter. Following the ceremony had libations at Elk Landing the birthplace of Colonel Hollingsworth.
(7) Members of the Col. John Eager Howard placed wreaths at graves at Baltimore National Cemetery and took pictures for posting to Findagrave memorials that did not have their pictures and then linked them to their families.
Left to Right: Bill Hiatt, Chris Engler, Tim Headley, Tim Mallory, Jim Engler, Alex Bracy, Marvin Devilbiss, Art Petruccelli, Junior member Gavin Andrews, C. Don Warner, Charlie Hedges, and Cecil Massie
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Photo taken at the Woodsboro Parade.
Left to right: Bill Robertson, Ron Harbaugh, Gene Moyer
Photo taken indoors at the Mt. Olivet
Cemetery. Left to right: Ron Harbaugh, Bill Robertson, Gene Moyer
Audience members gather for Bethesda's
Memorial Day ceremonies.
A portion of the audience at the General William Smallwood Chapter's Memorial
Day Observances
Montgomery County Council President
Roger Berliner delivers remarks. (Seated L-R: Keynote speaker William Connery
and Compatriot John H. Vandergriff
Compatriot Michael A. Saunders,
coordinator of the General William Smallwood Chapter's Memorial Day
Observances
Another Good Year in Memberships by Registrar Christos Christou We have had another good year of new members. We have 83 new members between the Annual meetings in April. This compares favorably with our applications approved over the last decade (the start and end numbers are the starting and ending state number assigned each new member of the Maryland Society)
Year Start # End # Count
2010-11 3989 4042 54
2011-12 4043 4128 86
2012-13 4129 4194 66
2013-14 4195 4315 121
2014-15 4316 4425 110
2015-16 4426 4535 110
2016-17 4536 4618 83
The top five sponsors this year based on number approved by National are as follows:
First Line Sponsor Count
Smithson, Christopher T 17
Christou, Christos Jr 10
Neal, Gary R 7
Engler, James F Sr 6
Saunders, Michael 4
Breaking these numbers down to the chapter level, the Westminster and Smallwood Chapters tied for the most this year with a strong second by John Paul Jones. Every chapter had at least a few approved except Col. Hollingsworth Chapter.
Chapter ID Chapter Count 01 SGT Lawrence Everhart 8
02 GEN William Smallwood 11
03 Christian Ardinger 2
04 COL John Eager Howard 6
05 COL Nicholas Ruxton Moore 5
06 John Paul Jones 10
07 COL Henry Hollingsworth 0
08 COL Tench Tilghman 4
09 COL Aquila Hall 7
10 Charles Carroll of Carrollton 3
11 John Hanson 7
12 CAPT John Smoot 2
13 Westminster 11
14 Thomas Stone 3
15 Little Meadows 3
18 At Large/No Chapter 1 Total 83
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NSSAR News National Congress is just around the corner. If you can attend you will meet members from around the country. There are wonderful things for those attending to see besides the meetings, awards, contests, etc.
On Saturday, 8 July 2017, there will be a barbecue reception and dinner hosted by the Tennessee SAR at the James White Fort.
On Friday, 7 July 2017, the SAR will include an Overmountain Men Tour. The tour will travel to —Fort Watauga, Sycamore Shoals, —the oldest stone dam in Tennessee, have lunch at Amis’ Mill, and —Crockett’s Tavern.
Crockett’s Tavern
On Saturday, 8 July 2017, the SAR will include a Wilderness Trail Tour. The tour will travel to the Cumberland Gap National Park and the Museum of Appalachia.
Cumberland Gap National Park
On Wednesday, 12 July 2017, the SAR will include an Oak Ridge Tour. The tour will visit Knoxville's "Secret City" and the American Museum of Science and Energy.
Oak Ridge's "Secret City"
There will be many votes, by law updates, and discussions about the new SAR Online Application and formats.
All Documentation and No Facts
There was an English restaurant owner, who spent 30 years tracing his lineage back hundreds of years and documented for generations and spent thousands of dollars until he showed his work to his aunt who said you have one error there - your parents - you were adopted! Moral of the story is that the documentation may not be the true facts.
(Weekly World News Issue Jun 28, 1994)
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New State Officers President ........................................ Donald Arthur Deering (#1) 301-606-8827 [email protected] 1st Vice President ........................... MG (Ret.) James A. Adkins (#8) 410-330-1434 [email protected] 2nd Vice President .......................... Timothy D. Mallory (#9) 443-417-3720 [email protected] 3rd Vice President ......................... James M. Perry (#2) 301-320-1863 [email protected] Secretary ........................................ J. Patrick Warner (#2) 301-585-8629 [email protected] Assistant Secretary ....................... James F. Engler, Sr. (#13) 410-781-6622 [email protected] Treasurer ........................................ Gary R. Neal (#5) 443-824-8103 [email protected] Treasurer Emeritus ....................... Barrett L. McKown (#6) 410-798-4531 [email protected] Registrar......................................... Christos Christou Jr. (#4) 410-574-5467 [email protected] Assistant Registrar ....................... Christopher T. Smithson (#9) 410-836-3433 [email protected] Historian ......................................... James M. Perry (#2) 301-320-1863 [email protected] Organizing Secretary .................... William P. Smithson (#9) 410-836-3433 wps.maryland2gmail.com Genealogist .................................... Christopher T. Smithson (#9) 410-836-3433 [email protected] Genealogist Emeritus ................... Henry C. Peden, Jr. (#9) 443-567-5737 [email protected] Chancellor ...................................... Christopher M. May, Esq. (#1) 301-698-8248 [email protected] Chaplain ......................................... George Satterthwaite (#11) 301-292-1658 [email protected] Assistant Chaplain ........................ C. Louis Raborg (#9) 410-879-2246 [email protected] Surgeon .......................................... Lee Crandall Park, MD (#5) 443-629-4687 [email protected] National Trustee - Elect ................ William P. Smithson (#9) 410-836-3433 mellott58gmail.com Alternate National Trustee ............ Douglas B. Stuart (#11) 301-292-5961 [email protected] Webmaster ..................................... Christopher J. Raborg (#9) 443-307-3200 [email protected]
PAST PRESIDENTS 61. W. King Barnes, Jr. (#5) ......... 1984 63. Granville W. Wehland (#18) .... 1986 68. Barrett L. McKown (#6) ........... 1991 70. Lester A. Foster, Jr. (#4) ......... 1993 71. John H. Vandegriff (#2)........... 1994 73. William C. Austin, Jr. (#10) ..... 1996 76. Cecil M. Massie, Sr. (#13) ...... 1999
80. James R. Dearworth (#7) ........ 2003 81. Douglas B. Stuart (#11) ........... 2004 82. Carroll J. Collins (#11) ............. 2005 83. Christos Christou, Jr. (#4) ........ 2006 84. Ernest L. Irish (#14) ................. 2007 85. R. Duane Tackitt (#2) ............. 2008 86. David W. Hoover (#9) .............. 2009
87. Edward A. Foreman Jr. (#4) .... 2010 88. Ivan V. Dooley Jr. (#4) ............. 2011 89. C. Louis Raborg Jr. (#9) .......... 2012 90. J. Patrick Warner (#2).............. 2013 91. Douglas C. Favorite (#1) ......... 2014 92. James F. Engler, Sr. (#13) ...... 2015 93. William P. Smithson (#9) ......... 2016
78. M. Hall Worthington (#6) ......... 2000
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS #1 Sgt. Lawrence Everhart (FR) (11/09/1920) Martin “Pat” L. Barron, Jr 301-401-9929 pat,[email protected] #2 Gen. William Smallwood (MO) (09/13/1968) James M. Perry 301-320-1863 [email protected]
#3 Christian Ardinger (WA) (05/22/1971) John R. Turner……. 301-637-7777 [email protected]
#4 Col. John Eager Howard (BC) (11/11/1972) Jean S. Fugett, Jr. 410-929-6654 [email protected]
#5 Col. Nicholas Ruxton Moore (BA) (01/25/1972) George Davis Calvert. 410-377-9698 [email protected] #6 John Paul Jones (AA) (07/22/1972) John R. Harvey Jr 443-621-0508 [email protected] #7 Col. Henry Hollingsworth (CE) (03/26/1973) Dr. James Dearworth, Sr. 302-731-5656 no email address #8 Col. Tench Tilghman (Caro,KE,QA,TA) (05/01/1976) Walter T. F. Coryell 410-778-5864 [email protected] #9 Col. Aquila Hall (HA) (11/06/1976) William C. Batton, Esq. 410-804-4297 [email protected] #10 Charles Carroll of Carrollton (03/01/1977) James D. Schaub, Ph.D. 301-776-9094 [email protected] #11 John Hanson (PG) (02/25/1979) Douglas B. Stuart 301-292-5961 [email protected] #12 Capt. John Smoot (DO, SO, WI, WO) (10/30/1982) Raymond L. Jackson 410-251-5800 [email protected] #13 Westminster (Carr) (03/09/1985) James F. Engler, Sr 410-781-6622 [email protected] #14 Thomas Stone (CH, CV, SM) (03/30/1991) #15 Little Meadows (AL, GA) (07/15/2000) Terry R. Grove 301-746-5589 [email protected]
MD 400 FUND BOARD: CHAIRMAN JAMES M. PERRY. APPOINTED TRUSTEES: JAMES A. ADKINS, IVAN V. DOOLEY, JR., JOHN “J.D.” URBACH.
BOARD OF MANAGERS
Class of 2015 - 2018 Class of 2016 - 2019 Class of 2017-2020
Martin L. “Pat” Barron (#1) [email protected] William C. Batton, (#9) [email protected] Charles H. Bogino, Esq. (#2) [email protected]
Daniel B. Fisher (#6) [email protected] Robert P. Higdon (#1) [email protected] Herbert Glasby (#5) [email protected]
Reginald J. C. Fugett (#4) [email protected] Michael A. Irish (#12) mirish@[email protected] Patrick Mellott (#4) [email protected]
Hobert S. Halsey, Jr. (#7) [email protected] Dr. James D, Schaub (#10) [email protected] Chris StJohn (#11) [email protected]
John “J.D.” Urbach (#5) [email protected] Ryan P. Trainor (#13) [email protected] Mark Tyler (#12) [email protected]
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Officer Reports
Greetings Compatriots:
It is indeed my privilege and honor to serve as our State Society’s 2017-2018 President. SAR is dedicated to assisting members, schools, teachers and the public in their efforts to sustain and preserve our history and constitutional principles. On December 23, 1783, in the Maryland State House in Annapolis, George Washington resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. On April 20, 1889, in the very same Senate Chamber, the Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was organized, following in the footsteps of history.
The Deering administration will honor our rich history and support our society’s goals, but will also look to the future. This includes our collective dedication to weighing in on new matters
and addressing long-term projects that span past, present and future administrations. Organizations of any nature, must innovate and continuously evolve if they are to be vibrant and remain long-lasting.
As we move forward, let’s all consider how we, as SAR members, can step outside of our local chapters to make others more aware of who we are as a society by developing and growing meaningful partnerships. I look forward to working with you towards that goal.
In Service, Donald A. Deering, President
1st VP
James Adkins
Time has passed quickly since our outstanding annual meeting in Annapolis in April. To get a jump on scheduling for next year's annual meeting, we have set April 21, 2018 as the date. Please mark your calendars. Any suggestions for a venue and theme would be appreciated. In addition to sharing the Maryland 400 story with other organizations, I had the pleasure of attending General William Smallwood, Colonel Tench Tilghman and Christian Ardinger chapter meetings over the last few months. My upcoming schedule includes the 127th Annual SAR Congress in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Captain John Smoot chapter meeting in Salisbury and the Atlantic Middle States Association of the Sons of the American Revolution in Gettysburg. I look forward to visiting other events and chapter activities as your Society's 1st Vice President. Our state is rich with Revolutionary War history and I look forward to working with all of you to tell the story of our American Patriots.
2nd VP
Tim Mallory
I reflect upon the courage of our Patriots in the year 1777; achieving victories in the Battles of Trenton, Princeton, Bennington, and Stanwix, just to name a few. My New England ancestors were engaged in several of those battles, and I am very grateful for the service of all those brave men and women who were dedicated to achieving American Independence. I encourage you to participate in the NSSAR Patriot Biographies Project and write a few biographies about your ancestors, or any Patriots that others may find of interest. I recently contributed eight Patriot biographies to the NSSAR database. I serve as the MDSSAR Liaison to the following Chapters in the Western Maryland and Capitol region during my term – Sgt. Lawrence Everhart, Gen. William Smallwood, Christian Ardinger, Westminster, and Little Meadows. I plan to participate in a few upcoming 4th of July Parades. In my role as 2nd VP, I coordinate publicity and public relations articles, and submit Chapter photos to the SAR National Magazine. Please send me your Chapter’s highlights of your Patriotic activities, and include names for the captions, and the photographer. I plan to attend the upcoming visit to Old Stone House and Maryland 400 Monument in Brooklyn, NY, in August. In closing, I need a volunteer or two to form a planning committee and work together to select a venue for the October Semi-Annual Meeting.
3rd VP
James Perry
Plans were finalized to once again travel to New York commemorate the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn this summer on August 20. The 241st anniversary of the determined actions of the “Maryland 400” will include a visit to the Old Stone House, a commemorative ceremony honoring the Maryland troops, luncheon, and a wreath-laying ceremony at the 1895 Maryland Monument in nearby Prospect Park. Raised in early 1776, the First Maryland Regiment joined the rest of the American troops that made up the Continental Army in New York City in August, on the eve of the Battle of Brooklyn. That battle, also called the Battle of Long Island, was the first major engagement of the war, and was an overwhelming British victory. Only the heroic stand by a small group of Marylanders—now known as the Maryland 400—held the British at bay long enough to allow the Continental Army to escape total destruction, at the cost of many Maryland lives. Finding the Maryland 400 is an effort to discover and explore the lives and stories of Maryland’s first war heroes, led by the Maryland State Archives in partnership with MDSSAR. Follow its progress at https://msamaryland400.wordpress.com/. Watch for an announcement of the August 20th Brooklyn trip and send in your reservations to secure space on the bus. C.A.R., D.A.R., and other interested parties are welcome on this meaningful and enjoyable day!
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Registrar
Chris Christou
As you may have heard this will be my last year as Registrar after having completed 7 years so far. I have decided to reduce the number of roles in each society as I do quite a lot already such as this newsletter, several articles on genealogy, applications, etc. It is my hope that my backfill will perform to the same high level and keep Maryland in good graces with National. My report of last year’s applications that were approved as well as the number for the past several years is also included and the list of the highest 5 sponsors this year. Just a reminder that a first line sponsor is given a Liberty Medal by National after getting ten applications approved. We always need help with new members applications so if you are interested in helping, please contact me at [email protected] or 410-574-5467. You would be assigned to help applicants where a chapter does not have a registrar or a member at large application.
Genealogist Christopher
Smithson
I recently I found myself looking for additional information on a person for a supplemental SAR Application. The normal birth, marriage and death dates didn’t seem like I had enough information on the person I was looking for. I then remembered a book I had in my personal library, “Hidden Sources” by Laura Szucs Pfeiffer. The book is full of different types of records that are much more than birth, marriage and death records. There are coroner’s inquest records, Homestead Records, Midwife Records, Prison Records, School Censuses, Social Security Records just to name a few. The book also contains images of documents that they have discussed in the book. When working on your family history, remember these “Hidden Sources.” They may just lead you to a new discovery in your family tree or as some say, break down your brick wall to do a supplemental application.
Historian
James Perry
At the George Washington Birthday Luncheon on 18 February 2017, MDSSAR Secretary Pat Warner donated an original framed Sons of the American Revolutionary War membership certificate to our collection. Thanks to Pat’s generosity, the 1895 certificate of Edward Austin Jenkins (NSSAR 1186 and MDSSAR 186), dating from the sixth year of our State Society, is an important artifact from a prominent Baltimorean. Jenkins joined SAR through the service of his great grandfather, Maryland Militia Captain Edward Plowden, who later served in the state legislature. They contain the official records of MDSSAR’s activities, as well as those of the individual chapters. For research access, contact Historian James M. Perry, [email protected] or (301) 320-1863.
National Trustee
Jim Engler
At the Spring Leadership Meeting, there were several items that came up for Trustee Approval:
• I voted with the Trustees on a motion to require that a form of Guidelines/disclosures for anyone running for General Offices be signed, this move will allow nominees from the floor to sign the guidelines at that time.
• I voted with the Trustees on a motion to take $55K from bequests to reduce the debt.
• I voted against a move that required that an applicant must provide a birth certificate that shows the applicant as a male: I believe this to be unnecessary, as applicants usually provide the birth certificate anyway to provide the link to their parents.
• There was considerable discussion on approval of a SolidLight like-kind exhibit: $550K. (a) changes project management; (b) removed reference to step 2 & 3 1.8M, 550K, 300K; (c) start March, option Aug to discontinue - changed to require; (d) reasonable reimbursements. This was about changes to the contract for an in-kind donation, and having the Trustees approve the EXCOM making final approval. I spoke up on this point, that while I encouraged negotiations, I felt it premature for Trustees to approve, or have EXCOM approve on our part. I voted against the motion, but it was still approved by the Trustees
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Committee Reports
American Flag With last minute reports in for 2016, Maryland reached its goal for the ADM Furlong award (majority of chapters present a flag award, plus the state society presenting at least one). No flag certificates have been reported issued to date for 2017. The reporting period for awarding Flag Certificates is 1 January to 31 December. All chapters are urged to present flag certificates and report to the state Flag Chairman when done.
Americanism The Americanism 2016 Score Sheets were submitted for the 1 March 2017 on behalf of all 15 chapters and the Maryland State Society and are shown below. The table also shows whether these overall numbers for each chapter are up or down over the previous year’s final reported values from the national Americanism Committee. Chapters are grouped by class size, and ordered from highest total Americanism (service to the community) point counts to lowest in their category. Overall, only one chapter did not increase and total Americanism points, and that can be explained by having had a big 250th celebration event in 2015; the chapter’s 2016 numbers exceeded their 2014 values, indicating they are still growing in activity. This points out that the historical trends in chapter activity should be considered rather than single year rises or dips. All chapters increase in the PG Streamer category (activity and service to SAR). The 2016 entries were more complete than the previous year, although due to some missing information some chapters and the state society as a whole could not take credit for all of the activity. The 2017 Americanism Score Sheet has been published by the national Americanism Committee. These have been sent to the chapter points of contact.
Americanism Brochure Contest This year’s winner of the Brochure Contest was Hannah Ezell from Harford Day School (COL Aquila Hall Chapter) and the second place winner was Madison Cote from Our Lady of Hope/ St Luke School in Baltimore County (COL Nicholas Ruxton Moore Chapter). Both brochures were on The Federalist Papers. I wish to thank this year’s judges Jim Engler, Barry McKown, David Hoover, James Perry and Chris Raborg for all their help. National winners for all youth contests will be announced at the Youth Awards Luncheon on July 10th in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Americanism Poster Contest This year’s MDSSAR poster contest winner was Elisabeth Suarez, a fifth grade student from Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Baltimore County (COL Nicholas Ruxton Moore Chapter). Her entry was on Molly Pitcher. The second place winner was Parker Smethurst from Wicomico Day School (CAPT John Smoot Chapter) and his drawing was on Samuel Chase. The third place winner was Jakmine Flowers from the Harford Day school (COL Aquila Hall Chapter) and her entry was on Lydia Darragh. Elisabeth’s poster will now be entered in the National Contest and be judged in July at our annual conference, held this year in Knoxville, TN.
Atlantic Middle States Conference Pennsylvania State Society SAR is the host of the 2017 Annual Conference 11-13 August at the Wyndham Hotel in nearby Gettysburg, PA. Why not consider joining compatriots from as far away as New York and hear what is going on in the region. The registration from can be found at http://www.passar.org/Forms/AMS92716A.pdf.
Annual Meeting The MDSSAR met in Annapolis on 29 April. Reports of officers, committees and chapters were submitted prior to the meeting and are available on line at the state website. First VP Deering discussed the new version of the SAR car plates, which needs a few final touches before it is ready for release. No new business was discussed. President William Smithson, accompanied by First Vice President Donald Deering and Awards and Medals Committee Chairman John “J.D.” Urbach, presented the SAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal to the Honorable George W. Owings III, secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs and a member of the SAR, in recognition of his support on behalf of our organization. Judge C. Phillip Nichols introduced the Honorable Thomas “Mike” Miller, president of the state of Maryland Senate, who talked about the history of the Maryland Statehouse and the recent restoration efforts. He went into detail regarding the restoration of the Old Senate Chamber where General George Washington gave his resignation as commander of the American army. Following lunch, the state Orations were held. In a first of its kind, two of the competitors were unable to attend, and under SAR supervision recorded their speeches in single attempts. These were presented, as well as the remaining competitor giving his speech before the assembled audience. Following the orations awards ceremony, medals were presented to Compatriots and the new state officers and board sworn in by Past President General Joe Dooley.
Compatriot George Owings III awarded Silver
Good Citizenship Medal
State Presidents Deering and Smithson with Judge C. Phillip
Nichols and Maryland Speaker Miller
CAR/DAR/SAR Liaison During the term of President Smithson, one of the two presented debutantes for the 2016 MDSSAR Patriots’ Ball was Erin Catherine Moore. She was recently elected as the National President of the Children of the American Revolution in Alexandria Virginia. Miss Moore was a stunning debutante and superb selection to lead the national society this year. Congratulations to Erin Moore for her election as National President. We are looking forward to her new project and theme this year - James Monroe Browsing History to raise $25,000 for the James Monroe Online searchable archival collections which is devoted to our nation's fifth President and his long lasting accomplishments. We look forward to this summer’s Regional Meetings to announce this year’s contests and programs and invite all SAR members to join in the fun to support this project. Join us for the Eastern Regional Tour 12-13 July 2017 in Delaware.
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Color Guard Commander See Chart earlier in newsletter. Any chapter needing support for an event should contact Color Guard Commander Dave Embrey as soon as your event date is set.
Council of Past Presidents A multi-volume handbook has been drafted by Compatriot Jim Engler. The Council, current state officers and committee chairs, as well as all chapter presidents, have been asked to review and comment on them. Based on the collected knowledge of current and past officers and chairmen, the objective of the volumes is to give helpful information to allow those new to their offices and committees to more effectively carry out their roles from the beginning. For chapters, the associated volume helps explain the variety of programs and activities that could help them become more active.
MD 400 Project I am pleased to report that the next phase of our Maryland 400 research project at the Maryland Archives has begun. Our new intern is Taylor Blades and she is a student at Washington College where she is working toward her B.A. in Political Science and Environmental Studies. She has a strong interest in Maryland history, particularly pertaining to the Chesapeake Bay. Our longer term hire for the project, Natalie Miller just graduated from Randolph College with a BA in history and a minor in museum studies and started on 5 June. Countless generations of her family have lived throughout Maryland, most on the Eastern Shore. She would like to thank the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution for providing her with this opportunity. Follow the research progress at Finding the Maryland 400 https://msamaryland400.wordpress.com or join the 2,262 individuals receiving email updates by submitting your email at the Finding the Maryland 400 homepage. We have also partnered with Washington College’s C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience as we look to the publication of the Maryland 400 research upon completion of the project. Adam Goodheart of the Starr Center spoke to us at the October semiannual meeting in Chestertown and is very interested in ensuring this project is a success. Learn more about the Starr Center at https://www.washcoll.edu/centers/starr/. I have been taking the story of the Maryland 400 on the road to DAR Chapters, local historical societies and recently presented to the Maryland Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Many are unaware of the important role of Marylanders during the Revolutionary War. We can honor their service by continuing to tell their story.
Medals & Awards The following awards were made at the recent Annual Meeting:
• Military Service Medal: Christopher St. John
• State Medal of Distinguished Service: Gary Neal
• State Meritorious Service Medal: James F. Engler, Sr.
• Roger Sherman Medal (Silver): James A Atkins, William C. Batton, Don Deering, David Embry, C. Ronald Harbaugh, David W. Hoover, Eugene Moyer, Gary R. Neal, George Satterthwaite, J. Patrick Warner
• Good Citizenship Medal (Silver): Hon. Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr. Maryland State Senate President; Hon. George W. Owings III, Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Lydia Darragh Medal: Sandi Wallis
• Martha Washington Medal: Sandi Wallis
• The Molly Pitcher Medal: Vicki Lynn Embrey
• State Past-President Pin/Certificate: William P. Smithson
The following is a list of medals chapters are authorized to present. For complete details, including criteria and who can approve and award these medals (some restrictions apply), please review the NSSAR Handbook, Volume V. • Bronze Children of the American Revolution –Sons of
the American Revolution Medal of Appreciation
• Bronze Good Citizenship Medal
• Bronze Roger Sherman Medal
• Bronze ROTC Medal
• Bronze Samuel Adams Congress Appreciation Medal
• Chapter Medal of Distinguished Service
• Chapter Meritorious Service Medal
• Eagle Scout Medal
• Emergency Medical Services Commendation Medal
• Fire Safety Commendation Medal
• General William C. Westmoreland Award
• Gold Children of the American Revolution –Sons of the American Revolution Medal of Appreciation
• Gold Good Citizenship Medal
• Lafayette Volunteer Service Award
• Law Enforcement Commendation Medal
• Lydia Darragh Medal
• Martha Washington Medal
• Medal for Heroism
• Military Service Medal
• Outstanding Citizenship Award Lapel Pin
• Robert E. Burt Boy Scout Volunteer Award Medal
• SAR Daughters of Liberty Medal
• SAR Medal of Appreciation
• Service to Veterans Medal
• Silver Children of the American Revolution –Sons of the American Revolution Medal of Appreciation
• Silver Good Citizenship Medal
• Silver ROTC Medal
• Silver Samuel Adams Congress Appreciation Medal
• The Molly Pitcher Medal
• War Service Medal
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Patriot Biographies Closes another year. Now in its third year, as of 22 May 2017, the National Society received 5,759 submissions from 49 State Societies and from Non-SAR Members. Nearly three dozen new biographies were added this year by Maryland Compatriots. The official count for Maryland and its chapters has now increased to 368 biographies submitted. This represents 52.6 % of the number of MDSSAR members used for the contest’s calculations. This year three additional Maryland chapters earned the streamer award: SGT Lawrence Everhart, John Paul Jones, and Thomas Stone. Now all 15 chapters have streamers. Two chapters have earned an extra star for their existing streamers: COL Aquila Hall and Westminster. The Patriot Biographies Project was instituted by the National Society in 2014.
The intent was to submit biographies of Patriot Ancestors that could be added to the Patriot and Graves Index maintained by the National Society. Submissions were to be MS Word documents of between 250 and 500 words in length. In the first year any chapter or state society (where the state was the sum of submissions by chapters and at-large members) which submitted a number of reports equal to 25% of their start of the year membership would receive a streamer. That very first year Maryland achieved a streamer, as did 12 of its 15 chapters. Streamers were presented at the 2015 National Congress in Louisville, Kentucky. The next year, the contest changed, and any chapter or state society achieving 20% would get a streamer, with an additional star provided for each 20% above that original 20%. The total was based on the cumulative number of biographies from that and the previous year. Awards were made at the 2016 Congress. With the 2017 contest year just starting, and over 200,000 SAR members and many times that number of DAR members, there are countless Heroes that are still unknown to the general public. Will you help us fulfill one of the missions of the SAR and submit your Patriot’s biographical sketch?
This Issue’s Highlighted Medals As a new feature, we’ll highlight a couple of medals mentioned in this issue, showing our members what they look like and some of the details about them.
NAME: SILVER GOOD CITIZENSHIP MEDAL
WHAT IS IT? It recognizes outstanding and unusual patriotic achievement and service at a state or regional level. It is presented to persons of prominence in government (including military service), religion, education, business and other professions, and other fields of endeavor. A biographical sketch of the candidate should accompany the request for a medal.
WHO APPROVES IT? NSSAR Executive Committee or State Society (based on presenting authority)
WHO PRESENTS IT? National Society or State Society. A Chapter may present this medal ONLY if approved by its state society.
NAME: BRONZE GOOD CITIZENSHIP MEDAL
WHAT IS IT? It is a multi-purpose award recognizing individuals who have noteworthy community (i.e., school, locality or state) achievements. It can be presented to adults and minors and to Compatriots and non-Compatriots. It CANNOT be awarded to Compatriots for SAR activities. It CAN be awarded to Compatriots if either (1) he has served, in at least four of the leadership capacities covered under the Silver Good Citizenship Medal (see above), or (2) he qualifies by some other outstanding achievement in his community. It may be presented to Sea Cadets.
WHO APPROVES IT? NSSAR Executive Committee or State Society (based on presenting authority)
WHO PRESENTS IT? National Society or State Society. A Chapter may present this medal ONLY if approved by its state society.
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Chapter Reports SGT Lawrence Everhart
Figure 1 Shown above, left to right: Chaplain/Historian, Larry Bishop; Treasurer, Doug Favorite; President, Pat Barron; 1st VP, Gene Moyer;
2nd VP, Ron Harbaugh; Past President, Don Deering.
On 20-Apr-2017, the Sergeant Lawrence Everhart chapter conducted its 97th annual meeting at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant in Frederick. The guest speaker was Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins who spoke on the historical role of the county sheriff. Three new compatriots were inducted by MDSSAR Past President, Doug Favorite. MDSSAR Past President, James Engler, swore in the new chapter officers.
On 23-Apr-2017, the chapter marked the grave of Patriot Major Francis Brown Sappington, M.D. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, MD. The event was organized by chapter historian, Larry Bishop. Also participating in the event were chapter President, Pat Barron, Immediate Past President, Don Deering, MDSDAR Regent, Carol Larkin, Frederick County DAR Regent, Joanne Baum, and Carrollton Manor DAR Regent, Liz Deering. The Color Guard, led by MDSSAR Color Guard Commander, Dave Hoover, presented the colors and fired a musket salute. Also in attendance was Compatriot Frank Joy, a direct descendant of Major Sappington.
Westminster Charles Hedges of Westminster Chapter presented the chapters SAR Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) award to Cadet Ethan Cortes. Cortes, a freshman 4 Year National Scholarship recipient. The Green Terror Battalion ARMY ROTC President’s Review was held on 19 April 2017 at the McDaniel College, Baker Memorial Chapel Westminster, Maryland. On Saturday 20 May 2017 under leaden skies, the chapter conducted the dedication of a Patriot Grave marker at the grave of Michael Waggoner, Sr. in the St. Luke’s (Winters) Lutheran Church Cemetery in New Windsor, Maryland. The dedication honored this patriot for his taking of the Oath of Allegiance in March 1778. The chapter achieved a 20% turnout of its membership. With Color Guard and guests, 15 people attended this event.
Figure 2 Compatriots, left to Right: Chapter President Jim Engler, Alex Bracy, Philip Bracy, Chris Bracy, Dave Hoover (COL Aquila Hall Chapter and current National Color Guard Commander), Ron Harbaugh (SGT Lawrence Everhart Chapter) Dave Embrey (Charles Carroll of Carrollton Chapter), Gene Moyer (SGT Lawrence Everhart Chapter), Ron Harbaugh (SGT Lawrence Everhart Chapter), Marvin Devilbiss, Bill Robertson (SGT Lawrence Everhart Chapter),C. Donald Warner, Chapter Immediate Past President Dr. Cecil M. Massie, Sr.
Pictured, Charles Hedges with Cadet Cortes.
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GEN William Smallwood The General William Smallwood Chapter’s regularly scheduled quarterly dinner meeting was held 9 March 2017 at the Rosensteel Knights of Columbus Council 2169, 9707 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland. The SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Award was presented to Montgomery County Police Officer Brian Nesbitt from the County’s Third District based in Silver Spring. On September 1, 2015, Officer Nesbitt helped rescue a man from a burning car on the Capitol Beltway. Chapter Vice President Bogino read the citation. The chapter’s Rumbaugh Oration Contest entrant is Florina Lam, a junior at Thomas Wootton High School. Ms. Lam also competed last year and won at the state level and competed at the SAR National Congress in Boston. The chapter’s Knight Essay Contest winner, Steven Lu, could not attend, but was represented by his father, Mr. Xuan Lu. Steven’s essay, “The Battle of Trenton, 1776: How Washington Changed the Course of the War” was judged by the chapter to surpass the standards of the contest and has been forwarder for competition at the Maryland Society. Mr. Perry presented Mr. Lu with Steven’s check for winning the essay contest and also the SAR Outstanding Citizen certificate. The annual Arthur M. And Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship chapter’s representative, Matthew Kimball of Troop 1083, sponsored by the Randolph Hills Civic Association, was present with his parents. Matthew finished this year’s MDSSAR competition as runner-up, receiving $250. Mike Saunders, who also serves as Commissioner of the Potomac District of the Boy Scouts of the National Capital Area Council, presented Matthew with the SAR Eagle Scout Medal.
Col. Aquila Hall
In April 2017 the chapter had a meeting at the Historical Society of Harford County in Bel Air, Maryland. At the meeting the new officers for the 2017 –2018 year were elected and sworn in. Recently members of the chapter came together at the home of Glenn Ross to judge the entries for the Poster and Brochure Contests. Members Glenn Ross, Chair of the Poster and Brochure Committees; Lou Raborg; Bill Batton, Chapter President; Tim Mallory and Larry Pfeiffer.
Christian Ardinger On Friday 24 February 2017, the Christian Ardinger Chapter visited Paramount Elementary fifth grade class in Hagerstown, MD to impart information about the American Revolution. Two different classes were briefed and both had a flurry of questions.
Figure 3 John Turner (left) explains the differences in uniforms depicted in the painting of Washington’s resignation while Wes Evans
(right) discusses the uniforms of the Maryland Line and the accoutrements they carried.
The Christian Ardinger Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will host the Washington Monument Commemorative Ceremony, including a reenactment of that long ago Independence day when this Monument was erected.
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Col. John Eager Howard The Col. John Eager Howard Chapter held its January meeting at the DAR Chapter House in Baltimore and elected new officers who were installed by State President William Smithson. A number of awards were given out:
• The SAR-CAR Medal of Appreciation was presented to President Kayleigh Gott of the Thomas Johnson Society C.A.R. for her 4 years of service to the Chapter and community.
• William F. Hoffman Jr. was presented the Chapter Distinguished Service Medal for his tremendous community work, chapter work and support of the current President in his mission to get more youth recognition through the Eagle Scouts, ROTC and other type awards.
• Jacob A. Cooke was accepted as the Chapter’s winner of the Eagle Scout contest and will receive $50 and his application was moved onto the State level contest.
New members were approved David Tanner and brothers Jacob and Matthew Cooke, grandsons of Darrell Cook. The Chapter has sponsored the national CAR Convention in April in Alexandria VA with a patron ad encouraging the Maryland members. This sponsorship helped defray the cost of the national convention and helped all the kids have a fun and exciting weekend.
Figure 4 eft to right: Chapter President Jean S. Fugett Jr..; Kayleigh Gott; State
President Bill Smithson
Figure 5 New Junior Members Jacob and
Matthew Cooke with State President Smithson
Figure 6 William F. Hoffman Jr. was presented the Chapter Distinguished
Service Medal
John Hanson
John Hanson’s recent activities included the presentation of ROTC/JROTC and Outstanding Citizens awards by either Douglas Stuart and George Satterthwaite:
• ROTC Silver awards: University of Maryland (Army and Air Force), Bowie State (Army)
• JROTC Bronze awards: Laurel High School, Surratsville High School, Oxon Hill High School, Gwen Park High School, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Northwestern High School
• Outstanding Citizens Award: Gwen Park High School, St. Vincent Pallotti High School
Figure 7 George Satterthwaite presenting the Silver Medal at University
of Maryland Army ROTC unit.
Figure 8 Doug Stuart presenting the Bronze Medal at Oxon
Hill
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Charles Carroll of Carrollton With assistance from past State President James Engler, by-laws chair Guy Miller, prepared new by-laws for the chapter. The by-laws were reviewed at our spring meeting, 25 March 2017. After further refinement they will be adopted. Paul Turlington awarded the JROTC medals and certificates to cadets Shane J. Dunn (Atholton High School) and Jenna Peed (Howard High School). The chapter is collaborating with Richard Azzaro, a member of The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, to remember COL Gassaway Watkins, one of the Maryland 400 who also served in the War of 1812. His grave was been marked by DAR and SAR some years ago. Mr. Azzaro was impressed with the Maryland 400 project and is the lead organizer for the commemoration.
Genealogy Corner
Trusting primary records
Although the SAR requires primary records for proof, can you trust all contemporary records? Most will have accurate information but not all. For example, what do you do when you have conflicts with a death date on a tombstone, obituary or death certificate for the same person?
• Death certificates are contemporary government records but most of the data is from a secondary source and are notoriously flawed with missing or incorrect parents’ names or birthdates. Besides the informant grieving, the clerk may mishear or write down the wrong information.
• Obituaries are contemporary public records but are subject to the memory of the informant and printer errors. There may be even a tendency to exaggerate a deceased’s accomplishments. Amer. Rev. service for example cannot be proven in SAR with an obituary.)
• Tombstones are private family memorials which may be put up years later and memories fade or the carver makes a mistake. (Non-contemporary tombstones such a 20th century tombstone for an Amer. Rev. ancestor are not acceptable as proof).
Besides errors of memory or mistakes, there may even be fraud involved. Chris Smithson found a great example of this in a 1901 article about the trial of census enumerator Stephen Abell and others who "falsely enumerated" 394 names on the St. Mary's
census (maybe to increase their pay or to get more federal dollars to their area).
My approval process involves a review of all submitted primary records and we use a term Genealogical Standards of Proof when saying the lineage is approved because it is not absolute and it always subject to newer information coming forward.
(See a fuller article regarding primary record flaws in the Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin Vol. 49 No 1 Issue 2008).
Free New York Death Indexes Online
The genealogy community received great news from Reclaim the Records this morning – they have obtained images of the New York State death index from 1880–1956, and are in the process of uploading them online at Internet Archive.
Images of the New York State death index, 1880-1956, are now online. The NYG&B will soon have copies of these images available for members in our eLibrary – stay tuned to our blog and Facebook for more announcements on this topic.
https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/blog/images-new-york-state-death-index-1880-1956-are-now-online
https://www.reclaimtherecords.org/
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Departed Compatriots
Bernard Lee Remsburg SAR # 111544 MD #2320
Bernard Lee "Brick" Remsburg, 91, lifelong and dedicated servant of Jefferson, and member of Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Chapter, who loved his community, passed away on Thursday, 11 May 2017, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of 64 years to Betty Zimmerman Remsburg. Born in Jefferson on October 20, 1925, he was a son of the late Luther W. and Eva Doty Remsburg. Brick retired in 1982 from dairy farming in the Jefferson and Feagaville areas. In retirement he was a very busy man. He was a lifelong member of the Jefferson United Church of Christ, he was active with the choir, served on the consistory and the board of trustees, he also served for over 50 years on the Jefferson Reformed Cemetery board. He was a life member of the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company, where he had served as a past director and as an EMT. In 2016 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association.
He was an active member of the Jefferson Grange and was a past master. a member and past state officer of the Maryland Grange. He was a member and past master of the Frederick County Pomona Grange. He was member and past president of the Jefferson Ruritan Club. Brick was member and past president of the Frederick County Holstein Association and director of the Maryland State Holstein Association and member of the National Holstein Association and past president of DHIA. He was awarded Outstanding Young Farmer from the US Jr. Chamber of Commerce. He was a past president of the Frederick County
Babe Ruth League. He was a member of the Frederick County Board of Appeals, serving one term as Chairman, the Frederick County Farm Bureau, and had been a volunteer at the election polls, District # 14 and was Chief Judge for several years.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his 3 sons, 2 granddaughters, a step granddaughter, a great granddaughter, and other family. He was preceded in death by his brother, A. Doty Remsburg. Interment was at the Jefferson Reformed Cemetery.
Chief Gunner’s Mate Clifton Brubaker – 101 Years Old SAR #114514 MD 2390
Clifton Morse Keyes Brubaker, 101, passed away May 30, 2017 at his home in Port Deposit. He was born a red head to Harvey Lincoln Brubaker and Ruby Mae {Pratt) on May 12, 1916 in Breckenridge, Missouri. In 1918, the family moved to Maryland's Eastern Shore. Later they moved to Reisterstown where he graduated from Franklin High School in 1935.
Clifton was an active member of the Port Deposit Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve (since 1948), VFW, American Legion, Sons of American Revolution (SAR) under Seth Hubbard, and Bainbridge Historical Museum. He was proud that he still fit into his uniform which he wore to many school assemblies and civic ceremonies.
He joined the Navy in 1936 and retired in May 1957 as a Chief Gunner's Mate. He proudly served in the Pacific Fleet during WWII. He served on the USS PENNSYLVANIA (BB38), USS O'BRIEN
{DD415), USS RECLAIMER (YFD 20), USS REBUILDER (YFD21) and JOHN Q. ROBERTS (APD94). He had to abandon ship after the O'BRIEN was hit by a torpedo. He found himself swimming in the Pacific again when the RECLAIMER sank. He served in Korea aboard the USS MISSOURI, (BB63).
Clifton often referred to his life in 20 -yr. segments: Childhood on the farm, Navy career, Custodian at Bainbridge Elementary, and retirement. He caught the genealogy bug in 1940 and along with his wife, Lois, they researched the old-fashioned way - visiting graveyards and courthouses. He never used the computer. They succeeded in tracing his line all the way to William Bradford of the Mayflower. Each found an American Revolution patriot which began their association with the DAR and the SAR. He wrote his story: Life of a Sailor with his daughter, Eloise. He is survived by his 4 daughters and 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; and 3 stepchildren.
Richard Lee Funk SAR #145082 MD #3402
State Chairman Richard Lee Funk of West Grove PA passed away in June suddenly. He was 80 years old. He was a long time active member of the Henry Hollingsworth Chapter and Past State Chairman of the George and Stella Knight Essay Contest. He was descended of Ludwig Rishel.
Richard L. Funk was a faculty member of West Nottingham Academy (1959-1961, 1965-1971, 1972-1985) and recipient of The Joseph Ray Distinguished Faculty Award in honor of outstanding faculty in 2015. He was also made an Honorary Alumni in 1985. His easy-going, unshakeable demeanor would typify his 22 years at West Nottingham Academy. Funk joined the faculty as teacher of
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English and Mathematics for two school-years, 1959-1961, before enlisting in the United States Navy.
Returning to the Academy in 1965, Funk played many roles in the school over the next 20 years. He served as Head of the Junior School, Mathematics teacher, guidance counselor, Assistant to the Headmaster, Assistant Headmaster/Director of Studies, and, at various times, was sponsor of the yearbook, National Honors Society, horseback riding, and, he says, “anything no one else wanted to do."
Richard "Dick" Manning III SAR #152021 MD #3493
Mr. Manning was born on 7 October 1928 and passed away on Monday, 10 April 2017. Mr. Manning was a resident of Baltimore, Maryland at the time of passing. After graduating from Baltimore City College, he joined the Navy and served with the North Atlantic Fleet. Interment private. A memorial service was held on 18 May 2017 at Grace United Methodist Church, where he was a member.
On April 10, 2017, Richard Charles "Dick" Manning III, age 88, beloved husband of Mary Frances (nee Russell). Memorial service were held Thursday (5/18), at Grace United Methodist Church, 5407 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21212. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Rd., Baltimore, MD 21211 or www.mdspca.org/give/
William Jacob Karppi, Jr. SAR #163514 MD #3698
Captain William Jacob Karppi, Jr., a member of Gen. William Smallwood
Chapter, died 15 April 2017, five days shy of his 90th
birthday. William "Bill" was born in
Houghton, Michigan to Charles and Selma Karppi. At a young age the family moved to Berkeley, California. He graduated Phi
Beta Kappa from the University of California, Berkeley. He served in the U.S. Navy in Hawaii at the end of World War II. He then worked for the Santa Fe Railroad and in 1952 joined the U. S. Foreign Service as Information Officer and served in Helsinki and Bangladesh.
In 1959 he enrolled at the U. S. Foreign Service Institute in Washington, DC when he met his future wife, Joanne. They were married 30 January 1960 in Washington, DC. Their foreign assignments included Madras, India and Katmandu, Nepal where he covered the U.S. Mt. Everest Expedition. In 1965 they returned to the Washington, DC area and moved to Annandale, Virginia. Bill became Deputy Director, Worldwide English Language Service at the Voice of America. In 1969, he received a master’s degree in International Relations from the George Washington University. In 1982, he retired from the U. S. Information Agency and took a job at Navy Federal Credit Union, earning an associate degree in accounting. In 1993, Bill and Joanne moved to Leisure World Maryland. He and Joanne also built a vacation cottage at Ocean Pines, MD. Bill was a Life Member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the General William Smallwood Chapter, joining in 2004. Memorial services were held Saturday, 29 April 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Leisure World Inter-Faith Chapel. He had three sons, and two grandchildren.
Alexander Hoon SAR #172493 MD #3870
Alexander Holliday "Sandy" Hoon, a member of Tench Tilghman Chapter and retired Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. executive who with his wife restored an historic Eastern Shore
home, died Sunday 14 May 2017 of complications from a stroke at Heron Point retirement community in Chestertown.
The son of Dr. Merle Russell Hoon, a surgeon, and Marian Holliday Hoon, he
was born and raised in Pittsburgh, where he graduated in 1946 from Shady Side Academy. After graduating from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., in 1950, he served in the Marine Corps as a first lieutenant in Korea. He was discharged in 1953.
Mr. Hoon, known as “Sandy”, began his career in 1953 as a salesman for Jones & Laughlin and later became general manager of its Pittsburgh works. After retiring from Jones & Laughlin in 1979, he and his wife, the former Ann Wilmer, whom he married in 1951, moved to Thornton, a home and farm overlooking Morgan Creek, a tributary of the Chester River, near Chestertown, that had been in his wife's family since 1692. They did a full and careful restoration of the house which was built in 1815. During the 25 years he and his wife lived at Thornton, Mr. Hoon was the founder and principal of the Chesapeake Land Co., and also managed family farms.
In the 1980s, he was a co-founder of the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy and served as a director for many years. He also was a co-founder of the 1782 Society of Washington College. Mr. Hoon had served on the board of directors of the Kent County Public Library, Magnolia Hall and the Chesapeake Bank & Trust Co. He was a member of the Chester River Yacht & Country Club and was a founding member of The River Club. He joined the Sons of the American Revolution on 16 September 2008. Since 2004, the couple had lived at Heron Point. Mrs. Hoon died in 2016. He is survived by two sons, seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Another son died in 2011.
Jeffrey Lee Kreiner SAR #200117 MD #4589
Jeffrey was a new member to Col. Tench Tilghman and born on 29 March 1962 and passed away on Friday, 12 May 2017 from cancer. Jeffrey approved on 13 October 2016. Interment was at Bel Air Memorial Gardens. in lieu of Flowers Contributions may be made in Jeff’s name to Believe Big.org.
