Cincinnati Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Cincinnati PATRIOT Volume 31, Issue 11, CCSAR Color Guard Attends George Vest Memorial Everyone was all smiles during the George Vest Celebration October 1 at Verona Vineyards, which is situated on the once-larger Vest farm. SAR President General Larry Guzy, Secretary General Warren Alter, Ohio Society President Donald McGraw and SAR Color Guard Commander Mark C. Anthony joined Cincinnati Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Cincinnati SAR Commander Paul M. Wilke, President Jack Bredenfoerder and Color Guardsmen Ken Carpenter, Bradley Jarard, Lee Wilkerson and Michael Gunn plus a dozen more Kentucky and National SAR members at Verona Vineyards. Patriot George Vest was born about 1760 in Virginia. He served as a private with the Virginia Militia. He began his military career as a youngster during Lord Dumore s War, serving under Capt. Thomas Dillard and Col. Andrew Lewis in a militia from Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was in Middlesex on the Pasquotank River when Dunmore was driven away. In 1776, he marched with William Christian against the Cherokee Indians in Tennessee, serving nearly eight months. He returned to Tennessee in 1777 as a private commanded by Capt. James Dickson and Col. Evan Shelby for treaty talks with the Cherokee on the Holston River. In 1778 he served again under Capt. Dillard, guarding the frontier, but this time with General George Rogers Clark. For his service, Vest received a land grant in Shelby County, Kentucky. He eventually settled near Verona in Boone County Kentucky and sired four sons. Many descendant members of his family joined other well wishers including CCSAR in the crowd of about 200 at the ceremony last Sunday. Indeed, this was a spectacle of historical patriotism not often witnessed. Article by Michael B. Gunn, Ph.D., Past President, Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution 1 Page
2017 CCSAR Officers John H. Bredenfoerder President Jack.b@fuse.net Turner Lee Wilkerson III 1 st Vice President leewilkerson@cinci.rr.com Larry W. Collins 2 nd Vice President Gary L. Duffield Secretary Michael J. Blum Treasurer mblum@fuse.net Franz B. Ott, II Registrar remingtnstorm@gmail.com George H. Stewart, Jr. Historian Shaun P. Smith Webmaster Kenneth G. Carpenter Chaplain BOM Members Gregory D. Ballman Jeffrey M. Hartman James H. Houston Bradley Jarard And All Living Past Presidents Presidents Message Compatriots, November is the month for giving thanks. This year has been an amazing year of activities and accomplishments for the Cincinnati SAR. The last ten issues of the Cincinnati Patriot are a testament to your great work! You may want to review those past issues and take some time to reflect on how truly blessed we are as a chapter, a society and a nation. We are ultimately blessed by the gift of freedom and our Constitution from our patriot ancestors. We have also received the blessings of each other s friendship and camaraderie. It is through these bonds with each other, and our mutual cooperation, that we are able to accomplish so much good for our community. This is the major key to keeping patriotism alive: we work together; respect each other s talents and opinions; we share our work with the community; and we always honor the wisdom and accomplishments of our patriot ancestors. In December, we will all gather for our annual meeting. As we prepare our annual officer and committee reports, let us make sure we document all of our great work, but also offer areas where we can grow in 2018. Thank you gentlemen for your continuing dedication. May God continue to bless you and your families. God bless America! Jack Plan to attend the upcoming Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, Dec 9 th at the Crowne Plaza in Blue Ash What a great way to cap off a busy year for the CCSAR! More Details to come. 2 Page
C Battle Days Parade and Memorial, Point Pleasant, WV Story and photos contributed by John Franklin (Western Reserve Society) On Saturday, October 7th, 2017, the SAR Color Guard once again led the Battle Days Parade in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Battle Days is an annual commemorative event of the Battle of Point Pleasant, which occurred October 10, 1774 at the point where the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers meet. This year, SAR compatriots from West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Virginia participated in the parade through the heart of this Ohio River community of 4,500 residents. The parade concluded at the Tu- Endie-Wie State Park where members gathered for a group photo in front of the Point Pleasant Battlefield Monument. NSSAR President General Larry Guzy (center in a blue and white uniform) proudly served as Battle Days Colonial Governor. The following day, the Point Pleasant Chapter of the West Virginia Society SAR hosted the Battle of Point Pleasant Memorial Service on the site of the battle between the Virginia Militia and the Indians from the Shawnee and Mingo tribes. This year the program for the Memorial Service was changed because of rainy weather. There was a tent for the speakers, presenters of wreaths, and guests. There were also tents for members of the color guard and for the wreaths. Below: Cincinnati Chapter SAR Color Guard members, Michael Gunn (left) and Shaun Smith (right with NSSAR PG Larry Guzy (center). 3 Page
The Making of the Cincinnati Chapter, Ohio Society, Sons of the American Revolution George Stewart, Chapter Historian On Saturday evening, February 22, 1930 members of the Ohio Society, Sons of the Revolution (founded in 1883) and the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held a joint dinner meeting at the University Club in Cincinnati, Ohio. There were twelve members of the Cincinnati Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution present, sixty-eight members of the Sons of the Revolution, and six guests. At this meeting the two united as the Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. The President elected that night was Harry Walter Hutchins, who had been President of the Sons of the Revolution in 1929. The speaker of the evening, Rev. Walter A. Hopkins, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Covington, Kentucky, delivered a inspiring address, The Spirit of America. The union of these two societies gave this area a much more influential organization and a much stronger and better-coordinated program. Reminder CCSAR Veterans Day Luncheon Saturday November 11 th at Noon at the Crowne Plaza in Blue Ash 4 Page
Help needed to preserve historic Princeton Battlefield Contributed By: MICHAEL GUNN CCSAR The Trustees of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution announced their support of the efforts of the Princeton Battlefield Society and the Civil War Trust battlefield preservation group to purchase 15 acres of a part of the Revolutionary War Princeton Battlefield from the Institute for Advancing Study in New Jersey. Adding the land to the New Jersey Park System's trust will increase the size of the Princeton Battlefield State Park by 16 percent. The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) supports this initiative to protect this important legacy for America. The Institute and the Civil War Trust have reached an agreement for the sale of this land in order to preserve the site of George Washington's famous counterattack, but financial support is urgently needed. The Civil War Trust is accepting donations. Visit www.civilwar.org/give/save-battlefields/save-princeton. Photo of artist rendering of the Battle of Princeton, NJ. CCSAR Leads Circleville Pumpkin Festival Parade Led by acting State Color Guard Commander, Steve Frash of the Marietta Chapter, members of the Cincinnati Chapter as well as the Camp Charlotte Chapter were the honored color guard and highlight of the Circleville, Ohio Pumpkin Festival. The four-day event was capped-off by the Queen s Parade in which more than 50 festival queens and courts from around the state are showcased in one grand parade. Member of the Cincinnati Chapter participating in the event were (photo below l to r): Jacob Hartman, Robert Bowers, Dan Schmitz, Lee Wilkerson, Emma Hartman, Ed Boniwell, Steve Spicer, Kevin Driesbach, (both of the Camp Charlotte Chapter), Jack Bredenfoerder, Jeff Hartman, Joshua Hartman, Clay Crandall, Brad Jarard, and Steve Frash (Marietta Chapter). 5 Page
Naturalization Ceremony Cincinnati SAR President Bredenfoerder and Past President Gunn welcomed 65 new citizens at a naturalization ceremony held on October 6th at the Potter Stewart US District Courthouse. The Honorable Stephanie K. Bowman officiated. This was an extra special naturalization for President Bredenfoerder because he was able to witness his neighbors Gautam and Ulka Sardar take the Oath of Citizenship. The Sardar's received an extra special surprise on their front porch when they returned home - a new US flag set. We're sure they will fly it proudly! President Jack Bredenfoerder and Compatriots Ken Carpenter and Dan Schmitz welcomed 72 new citizens at a naturalization ceremony held at Cincinnati Summit Country Day School on Friday, October 27th. The Honorable Stephanie K. Bowman officiated. Welcome! October BOM Highlights Compatriot Graydon Gorby received a supplemental for his paternal line patriot Joseph Gorby at the Cincinnati SAR October 4th Board of Management Meeting. Congratulations Graydon! Compatriot Brad Jarard posted the Colors. (Photos by Compatriot Michael Gunn) Jack Bredenfoerder CCSAR President 6 Page
Flag Certificate Presented The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented a Flag Certificate to the Shiloh United Methodist Church in Delhi Township, Hamilton County, Ohio for the manner by which they fly the 50 Star Flag of the United States of America. Pictured here is the flag as it located next to their chapel and complex on 5261 Foley Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238. Their all weather flag uses proper flag flying etiquette for the United States including flying the flag in approved lighting and at the specified height. The Church Colors are presented below the National Colors as shown here in the photo and lighted from two beacons from both the east and west sides. Compatriot Michael Gunn presented the certificate as pictured here to the Church office in late September. NSSAR Fall Leadership Michael Gunn and Jack Bredenfoerder along with NSSAR President General Larry Guzy (center) at Germany Night of the NSSAR Fall Leadership Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. 7 Page
For the Good of the Order 2017 COMING CHAPTER EVENTS Wed Nov 1 st Fri Nov 3 rd Nov 3-4 Sat Nov 11 th Fri Nov 17 th Sat Nov 18 th Wed Dec 6 th Thu Dec 7 th Sat Dec 9 th Dec. 11th Dec. 16th Dec. 16th Dec. 21st CCSAR BOM Meeting 6 PM Dinner, 7 PM Meeting, Crown Plaza Naturalization 10 AM Deer Park High School 8351 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati Central District SAR Meeting, Parkersburg, WV. See ohssar.org for details Veteran s Day Luncheon Noon, Crowne Plaza, Blue Ash, OH Naturalization 2 PM USDC Room 842 OSDAR Mariemont Chapter Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Indian Hill, 9:30 AM CCSAR Annual Meeting 6 PM Dinner, 7 PM Meeting, Crown Plaza Naturalization Ceremony, 10 am at St. John The Baptist School, 5375 Dry Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45252 CCSAR 5th Annual Awards Dinner, 6 pm, Blue Ash Crowne Plaza, Blue Ash, OH. Wreaths Across America at Ohio Statehouse, TBD, Columbus, OH. Wreaths Across America at Greenwood Cemetery, TBD, Hamilton, OH. John Riley DAR, John Riley Wreath Laying, Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, OH. DAR Luncheon Follows. Wreaths Across America at Spring Grove Cemetery, TBD, Cincinnati, OH. Naturalization Ceremony 2 pm, Potter Stewart U.S. Courthouse Rm 842, 100 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Facebook Compatriots, when you view our Facebook page, please hit LIKE on the articles that are posted, even if you do not LIKE the article. When you LIKE a posting, it is now able to be read by all of your Facebook Friends. This will help spread the word and promote all of the activities that we participate in. Membership Any man of age eighteen (18) years or over, who is a lineal descendant of an ancestor who supported the war for American Independence is eligible for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. Men under eighteen (18) may join as junior members. If you are interested in membership or need help with your application please do not hesitate to contact the Chapter Registrar, Franz B. Ott, II, at 513-384-7411. remingtnstorm@gmail.com Editor Jeff Hartman 3020 Shaker Road Franklin, OH 45005 flintlockjeff@gmail.com For More Information about the CCSAR, please visit our website at: CincinnatiSAR.org Our Facebook page also has many more photos of the events that you see highlighted here. https://www.facebook.com/cincinnati.sar/?fref=nf 8 Page