OHSSAR - The Country Bulletin - Spring 2023

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Spring 2023 Bulletin

2. Page — 2 The Ohio Country Bulletin
The Ohio Society Welcomes
It is with great pleasure that we announce that
President General C. Bruce Pickette
and First Lady Rita Pickette
will be attending the 134th OHSSAR Annual meeting
in Indian Hill, Ohio on May 4-6.
Accompanying PG Pickette will be
our new Executive Director Todd Bale and his Lady Melissa
along with Vice President General John Turley and his Lady Marjorie.
From the OSDAR Society Vice Regent Chris Nehring,
and from the O.S.C.A.R. Society President Meredith Haynes
will also be joining us.
The Ohio Society is honored to have so many dignitaries
in attendance for our 134th Annual Meeting.
We encourage you, our OHSSAR Compatriots,
to make your reservations today.
Reservation forms at end of this issue.

3. Friday, 31 March 2023
Page — 3 The Ohio Country Bulletin
John ‘Jack’ Henry
Bredenfoerder,
President—Ohio Society
SAR
Dear Compatriots and Friends of the Ohio Society SAR,
In the Winter issue of The Ohio Country Bulletin, we
considered the importance of renewal and resolve; in this
final issue of my presidency, I’d like you to consider the
rewards and recognition that we experience as
compatriots of the Ohio Society.
This year the Ohio Society has finally been able to put the
Covid-19 pandemic behind us. By doing so, we have been
rewarded with the return of all our in-person meetings,
events, and activities, plus a few additional events like the
Chapter Presidents’ Retreat and our pilgrimage trips in
August, September, and October. It was an absolute
pleasure to see our members re-connecting and renewing
their relationships. We have also seen our chapters
rewarded with the reinstatement and growth of their own
chapter and community programs. While on-line media
and Zoom meetings are great tools to assist us in
challenging times, they are an inadequate substitute for
face-to-face meetings and interpersonal relationships. We
recognize all our members for their tireless efforts to keep
the Ohio Society united in patriotism during these recent,
challenging years.
We are grateful for the effort our chapters and
compatriots are investing to bring our 250th Anniversary
projects to fruition. These projects not only promote our
nation’s 250th Anniversary, they also bring recognition to
our chapters and the Ohio Society as they foster education,
history, and patriotism in our communities. The current
250th projects gaining state-wide recognition are:
• The Anthony Wayne Memorial in Defiance, Ohio
championed by David Lupien and the Northwest Territory
Chapter
• Revolutionary War Soldiers Monument at Dayton’s
Woodland Cemetery championed by the Richard
Montgomery Chapter
• Recognition of the Camp Charlotte Treaty, Site, and
Surrounding Events championed by Rick Hartinger and
the Camp Charlotte Chapter
• The Hub Scott Flag Collection on extended loan and
display at the McKinley Birthplace Museum in Niles, Ohio
championed by the Mahoning Valley Chapter
• The Revolutionary War Settlers of Highland County
Memorial championed by the Highlanders Chapter
• Proposal to host the 2028 National Congress in Ohio
championed by Compatriot Lee Wilkerson and the
Congress Proposal Committee
• Patriot and Compatriot Grave Markings championed by
our Ohio Society Chapters who regularly mark our
patriots’ and compatriots’ graves throughout the State of
Ohio
We will be recognizing and honoring many of our
exceptional OHSSAR chapters and compatriots and their
accomplishments at our society awards dinner on May 5.
As a preview, I would like to give special recognition to
one remarkable compatriot who truly made my job easier
and advised me on a regular basis. That compatriot is, of
course, Colonel (Ret.) Donald C. McGraw, Jr. Don is our
Past President and long serving OHSSAR Secretary, but I
think of him more as my chief of staff. Don’s exceptional
organizational skills, knowledge, and overall professional-
ism have contributed greatly to my ability to visit, support,
and communicate with our chapters. I sincerely thank him
from the bottom of my heart for is long-term dedication to
the SAR and the Ohio Society.
Laurie and I am truly grateful for all the hospitality you
have offered us as we visited your chapters throughout
the year. It has been an amazing experience to serve as
your president and see how you are fostering patriotism
and keeping the history of our patriots alive throughout
our communities. We feel like we have gained so many
new friends! I know you will be extending the same
hospitality to our next OHSSAR president. We all wish him
well as he continues the work of the Ohio Society.
Finally, as this administration transitions to next, let us
never forget that we share a common bond through our
ancestors who gave us our Constitution, The Bill of Rights
and an independent Supreme Court!
In patriotism and E Pluribus Unum,
John H. Bredenfoerder
Ohio Society SAR President

4. Ohio Society Committee Activity
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Ohio Society
2023 Officer Nominees
President Donald G. Miller (Benjamin Franklin)
First Vice President Steven J. Kaplan (Richard Montgomery)
Second Vice President David Lupien (Northwest Territory)
Secretary Donald C. McGraw, Jr. (Cincinnati)
Treasurer Michael J. Blum (Cincinnati)
Registrar M C (Troy) Bailey (Northeastern Ohio)
Chancellor Richard L. Carr Jr. (Richard Montgomery)
Genealogist Timothy E. Ward (Northeastern Ohio)
Historian R. Douglas Petitt (Marietta)
Chaplain Fr. Michael F. Nimocks (Benjamin Franklin)
National Trustee M C (Troy) Bailey (Northeastern Ohio)
Alt National Trustee John H. Bredenfoerder (Cincinnati)
Director At Large 2023-2026 Shawn A. Cox (Arthur St. Clair)
Director At Large 2022-2025 L Stephen Hinson (Northeastern Ohio)
Director At Large 2021-2024 James D. Schaffer (Cincinnati)

5. 250th Anniversary Celebration
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It’s really a pleasure to have you all here today. You
know, I’ve been thinking, and everyone of us in this
room is truly blessed. We’re either blessed by our
heritage or blessed with a shared interest in
education, patriotism, and especially history. And this
is something I hope we never forget and that we never
take for granted. Because history is important. And it’s
important for us to know our history, ALL OF IT; not
only the glorious parts but even the uncomfortable
sometimes ugly parts. As the saying goes “Those
who cannot remember the past are condemned to
repeat it.”
We can’t change history but we can learn from it and
improve. Ever since our Founding Fathers established
our great country, we’ve been a work in process; ever
improving; ever being an example to the rest of the
world on how to live free. Has it all been perfect?
Absolutely not. Do we have room for improvement?
Certainly. But we WILL continue to learn and get
better; WE ALWAYS HAVE; as long as we remember
our past and learn from it. Unfortunately, most schools
today only gloss over our nation’s early history. The
Revolutionary War is typically covered somewhere
between the third and fifth grades. Then that’s it. In
high school, American history typically doesn’t start
until the Civil War. And, on December 16th we will
mark the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.
This will be followed by a succession of 250th
Anniversaries of events we all are familiar with: the
First Continental Congress, Lexington & Concord,
Bunker Hill, Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give
Me Death Speech,” the publishing of Thomas Paine’s
“Common Sense,” the writing of our Declaration of
Independence and so on and so on.
Each of us and the organizations we belong to are duty
bound to help keep our history alive so that we never
forget the lessons learned and sacrifices made. And our
nation’s history is full of sacrifices. Sacrifices that in the
end made us stronger. The Civil War, World War I,
World War II, the Civil Rights Movement... these are
just some of the major events that formed our national
identity. But, there were also millions of smaller,
personal sacrifices that continue to this day; from our
early pioneers to the waves of immigrants who came
through Ellis Island to those becoming naturalized
citizens today. All of these sacrifices, large and small,
taken together, make us the great melting pot that is
the envy of the free world. And it all started with the
Revolutionary War. This history is important and it
belongs to each and every American citizen. It just so
happens that for some of us it’s personal. But ALL of us
in this room can trace our OWN family history back to
SOMEONE from SOMEWHERE that left what THEY
knew to take a chance on a better life, HERE. They
made sacrifices... sacrifices large and small that make
us ALL, AMERICANS.
Personally, I am fortunate to have uncovered a rich
family history that on my Father’s side goes back the
Winthrop Fleet and the founding of the Massachusetts
Bay Colony in 1630; but, on my Mother’s side, her
father came through Ellis Island from Romania in the
early 1900s. So I understand both perspectives. And
looking back at all of the sacrifices, from both sides,
that were made to allow ME to be here TODAY is truly
humbling. And you all have your own American story; a
story of sacrifice that made YOU who YOU are today.
Your dates and the places are different than mine. But
sacrifices WERE made; sacrifices that allow YOU to be
HERE today. If you KNOW your story, cherish it; and if
you don’t, DISCOVER it. Because, like I said, history is
important. And AMERICAN HISTORY is unique in the
history of the world. And all of us have ancestors
whose sacrifices made our country what it is today.
And, I can think of no better time to reflect on this than
President’s Zackary Hoon’s Address at the Western Reserve Society ‘s George Washington
Birthday Celebration Luncheon on February 18, 2023 at the Shaker Heights Country Club.

6. 250th Anniversary Celebration
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https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/local-news/2023/03/joseph-barker-jr-house-group-receives-award/
Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio History Connection Executive Director and CEO Megan Wood presented commemo-
rative medallions to the winners to recognize outstanding contributions to the celebration and preservation of
Ohio’s history.
Marietta Chapter Compatriots Tony Durm (past president and current 2nd VP—second from left) and Scott Britton (chapter
historian – second from right) received their award for their work with the Friends of the Joseph Barker Jr. House.

7. 250th Anniversary Celebration
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On 25 February 2023 from 9:00 AM till 2:00 PM OHSSAR 1st VP Donald Miller assisted Benjamin Franklin
Chapter Secretary Larry Potter in staging a Scout merit badge seminar. The event was held in New Albany,
Ohio at the New Albany Primary School. There were around 50 scouts in attendance. There were a total of six
merit badge stations per two-hour block. Compatriots Miller and Potter assisted the Scouts on the American
Heritage and Genealogy merit badges, two of the three merit badges that are given special consideration
points for the SAR Eagle Scout Award.
OHSSAR Immediate Past President Troy Bailey
presents a DAR Finder Medal of Appreciation
and Certificate to Deb Hughes at the John
Stark Meeting of Feb. 9, 2023.
Compatriot Potter is
the Scoutmaster of
Troop 450, sponsor of
the event.
Let to right::
Compatriot Larry
Potter, Compatriot
Joseph Potter (Junior
member and son of
Larry) and Compatriot
Donald Miller

8. Ohio Society Committee Activity
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Douglas Pettit, Chairman, Veterans Affairs Committee
Ohio Society Sons of the American Revolution
rdpettit@icloud.com
The Veterans Affairs Committee urges all veteran compatriots to submit a NSSAR Veterans Multi Corps
Recognition Form which will allow the compatriot to be recognized and issued a Certificate of Patriotism.
Holders of the Certificate of Patriotism, or their SAR chapters, will be allowed to purchase the War Service Medal
or the Military Service Medal.
If you are a veteran who has not been recognized by the NSSAR Veterans Recognition Committee and you want to
receive your Certificate of Patriotism, please contact your chapter president, chapter veterans committee
chairman, or me to get that process started.
The Veterans Affairs Committee is still looking for a SAR Representative for the Dayton Medical Center. Please
contact me if you are interested. These positions are worth 100 points on your chapter’s USS Stark Award
Memorial Report.
I want to remind and encourage all Ohio Society chapters to fill out and submit a USS Stark Memorial Award
Report for 2023. The purpose of this report is to recognize SAR chapters for their support of, and service to, the
veteran community.
Fourteen chapters in the Ohio Society submitted USS Stark Memorial Award Reports for 2022. We needed a 50
percent submission rate for the society to receive a State Veterans Service Award Certificate from the NSSAR. I’m
happy to report that the Ohio Society should receive that award this July at the National Congress in Orlando.
Veteran’s SitRep
This article was first published in 2018 on Veteran’s Day. While writing it, my Father and Grandfather
came to mind as I remembered the family heritage of military service to our country that many of us share.
- Lee Wilkerson- leewilkerson503@gmail.com
The SAR Veteran's Corps recently announced that World War One and World War Two veterans listed as
descendants of your Patriot Ancestors, as defined in your respective Record Copies, are eligible for inclusion in
the Veterans Corp.
The process is pretty simple!
Apply for a Memorial Membership for your father(s) and or your grandfather(s). See your Chapter Registrar for
guidance on the Memorial Membership application or contact the undersigned for assistance...
Once the Memorial Membership is approved by NSSAR, then apply for Membership of your WWI or WWII
Memorial Member’s Veteran's Corp membership by forwarding a copy of their discharge documents as proof of
their service in their respective campaigns.

9. Scott Michael Moody, 73, of Albany, Ohio, passed away on January 4, 2023 from a head injury
in an accidental fall.
Scott was born on March 13, 1949 to Clifford and Anita Moody in Grand Island, Nebraska.
After Scott graduated from Greeley High School in 1967, he went on to study Biology at
Harvard College. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1979.
After graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Ecology and Evolution,
Scott taught medical gross anatomy at the Ohio University College of Medicine, now known
as the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He taught many courses in Ohio University
Biological Sciences Department, including herpetology, systematics, physiology, and
anatomy.
He was an active member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Sons of the Union
Veterans of the Civil War.
Scott is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Isgrigg of Albany, two sons, Seth Andrew Moody of
Columbus, OH, and Alexander Perrin (Clare) Moody of The Plains, Ohio.
Scott was predeceased by his father, Clifford Weichmann Moody and mother, Anita Frances
Kearns Moody. Scott is survived by sisters Sandi Moody Smith of Leavenworth, KS; Cynthia
(Brad) Godwin of Creighton, MO; Crystal (Jerry) Ketelson of Norfolk, NE and two brothers,
Doug Moody of Lincoln, NE; Brian (Jane) Moody of Kearney, NE, seven nephews and three
nieces.
He has donated his remains to the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and will have a
memorial once his service to the University is complete.
If you wish to memorialize Scott, donate in his name to your local conservation area, local
historical society, local scout troop, or local library.
President, Lt. George Ewing Chapter
Chairman, Ohio Society American
History Teacher Committee
Patriot Medal
State Roger Sherman Medal
Silver Meritorious Service Medal (State)

10. Western Reserve (1)
Domzalski, Benjamin Adam
Krew, James Dalvin
Cincinnati (3)
Ferrell, Brett Daniel
Stephenson, Christopher
Stephenson, Sean Scott
Howard, James Nathan
Linger, David Ralph
Linger, Donald Ralph
Gable, Gregory Alan
Carver, Douglas Roy
Linger, Calvin Paul
Amore, Oliver George Matthew
Benjamin Franklin (4)
Needham, Phillip Henry
Kirkpatrick, Jack Richard
Steiner, Paul Joseph
Alles, Todd Jeffrey
Moore, Delbert Louis
Behrman, Ronald Lee
Wurm, Donald Byron
McDermott, Charles Robert
McDermott, Samuel James
Richard Montgomery (6)
Younk, William Edward III
John Stark (7)
Delong, James Calhoun II
Constitution (10)
Bigelow, Jonathon Todd
Firelands (14)
Ebinger, Eric Dale
Ebinger, Gary Lee
Hocking Valley (42)
Shetrone, Robert Franklin
Alford, William Scott
Mahoning Valley (44)
Currey, Charles Corbett
Weston, Layne Phillip
At-Large (99)
Cook, Noble William Jr.
New
Members
Dual Members
Western Reserve (1)
Havlovic, Stephen Joseph
Transfer Out
Lt. George Ewing (11)
Zachar, Mihaly Andras III
Camp Charlotte (41)
Sheldon, Allyn Eugene
Mahoning Valley (44)
Davis, Scott Morgan
Reinstated
Members
Western Reserve (1)
Wells, Christopher
Benjamin Franklin (4)
McDaniel, Dana Leigh
Benjamin Franklin
Rogers, Frank Hugh JR
Grever, Michael Rhodes
Chatterton, Carson Clayton
Altherr, C. Eric
Lafayette (8)
Dague, Randy Allen
Grove, Joshua Jeremy
Kelley, Gerald Glen
Umberger, Norman Charles
Thomas, Lonnie Clark
Lt. George Ewing (11)
Tippett, Russell Kent
Northeast Ohio (12)
Kennedy, William
Shirk, Andre Antonio
Buckeye (99)
Schomburg, Eric David
Mains, James Robert
Rose, Adrian
Schmid, Stephen Scott
In Remembrance of
Deceased Members
Cincinnati (3)
John Christopher Imbus
Saturday, January 8, 2023
Richard Montgomery (6)
David Randall Malone
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Lt. George Ewing (11)
Scott Michael Moody
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Rufus Putnam (17)
Charles "Chuck" Allen Stahl
Friday, March 17, 2023
Centennial (23)
Kelly Ray Lusk Sr.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
John Hancock (28)
Rogers, Richard McDevitt
Monday, March 20, 2023
Memorial Members
John Stark (7)
Hughes, G. W.
Hughes, George Pressly
Hughes, Rodney Gene
Mahoning Valley (44)
Barlow, Don Mark

11. Ohio Society Committee Activity
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Compatriots
We are getting closer to the goal of $52,000. I have learned that Don McGraw’s
presentation assured us of receiving the $7,500 grant from the George Washington
Endowment Fund. This was very exciting news.
I have made contact with Chris Yoder of the Defiance Area Foundation; she will be
presenting our request for $2,500 to their board in April. I am confident, based on
everything I have been told , that we will receive this grant as well. This leaves us only
$7,000 short. In April there are two CD's coming to maturity and all pledges will have
been consummated, totaling $7000. With our internal fundraising for the memorial we
will have achieved our fundraising goal of $52,000.
We are now working on the French Charleville Musket raffle. We have had contacts from
PA, FL, WV, IN, OH, MD and I am confident we will do well with this project. Ticket
information can be found elsewhere in the newsletter. We are also locally looking at a
memorial brick program. Since this is a VETERANS MEMORIAL honoring Gen. Wayne
and his men of the Legion of the United States, the first Army under the Constitution, we
felt that people should have an opportunity to honor their patriot, ancestor, veteran,
family member or whoever would like to share their support of our veterans. More
information will be forthcoming as details of this project are finalized.
The City of Defiance has hired a graphic artist to present a rendering for the memorial
site. J.D Orr has completed his final rendering and everyone is very pleased with the
concept for the memorial. He is now working on dimensioning formats. Tony Sansalone
is looking at a possibility of increasing the footprint of the memorial site; not quite sure
what this means yet but will stay tuned in for any reports concerning this possibility.
We are looking at getting the final proofing of the memorial panels started. We will also
be getting brick information from them. Things are coming along well. We are staying
focused on the goal of getting this done sometime in 2024. Biggest news at this point is
that Tony Sansalone is looking at commissioning a Wayne on Horse bronze for the
memorial site; we wait for his official announcement.
Thanks to all who have supported this effort. We are certain to see this to fruition since
we will be reaching our internal funding goal by May 1, 2023.
My very deepest thanks to all!!!!
David L. Lupien
~ SEE MEMORIAL RENDERING ON NEXT PAGE ~

12. Ohio Society Committee Activity
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Anthony Wayne Memorial Rendering
Tickets Available

13. The Ohio Society Color Guard
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On February 18th the Cincinnati Chapter Color Guard displayed color and pageantry at the annual President's
Day Luncheon. In the photo, the color guard stands at attention at the reception line: L to R: Lee Wilkerson, Tim
Madden, Gary Duffield, Lady Washington, Brad Jarard (Color Guard Commander), Bob Bowers, Mike Blum, Ed
Bonniwell, Jerry Knight.
That same day, the Richard Montgomery Chapter in Dayton also celebrated George
Washington Birthday. Their Color Guard was led by Commander Alan See.
Members of the Cincinnati
Chapter Nolan Carson Memori-
al Color Guard carry the Colors
at the President William Henry
Harrison Tomb Ceremony on
February 10th, L to R: Mike
Gunn, Jerry Knight, Lee Wilker-
son. Color guard members
again took part in events com-
memorating President William
Henry Harrison's 250th Birth-
day on February 21st.

14. The Ohio Society Color Guard
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OHSSAR Color Guard Commander Bob Hill
Nothing inspires our American hearts about the War of
Independence like hearing the fife and drum. Whenever I hear
it, I want to grab my musket and march! At our ceremonies
the fife and drum add so much to the ambiance recreated with
our uniforms, muskets, and flags. Last year at Fort Laurens, we
were fortunate to have a few Kentucky Society members join
our ceremony, including fifer Scott Giltner, and a drummer, Bill
Maling from the Lafayette Chapter of the Ohio Society. Both
these men are seen in the photo to the right taken at the 2022
Siege at Fort Laurens Memorial Ceremony. Amazingly, Bill is
going to be 90 years old in May! His playing was superb to say
the least, and astounding for a guy his age!
Unfortunately, the presence of musicians at our ceremonies is inconsistent and intermittent. I wish to change that
if possible, particularly with the approach of America's 250th Anniversary. I wish to create an "inventory" of
musicians for our Ohio Society events. There are independent groups outside of the SAR such as Jeff Taylor and
The Heritage Fife and Drum in Lancaster, and Jennifer Bell and The Westerville Irregulars in Columbus. But it is
hard to get these groups to show because of their own schedules. I'm aware of Bart Hendershot, a drummer in
Cincinnati, and we used to have Tom Romine in Athens (now of the Marietta Chapter), but I got word that Tom is
less available these days. Also in Marietta is Seth White, a fifer, but Seth is raising a young family.
I don't want to give up on this too easily. Please give me the names and contact information of any musicians you
may know who might be placed on our list of colonial fifers and drummers, including possible members of the
DAR or C.A.R. I was informed by Troy Bailey that his chapter has a replica period drum that could be used at
events. If you know of any high school, college, or independent music departments that might be approached for
drummers or fifers at our events, please let me know. I'm thinking too of the possibility our society could offer a
stipend for young student musicians who play at our events.

15. National Society Committee Activity
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Steve Hinson, NSSAR PRS Chairman
Since its beginning, SAR has sought to find and mark the
graves of Revolutionary War Patriots. In the 20th century,
and through the efforts of hundreds of compatriots,
gravesites were documented. The PRS is a combination of the
previous SAR Patriot and Graves Registry sources and
additional information and updates from various State Grave
Registry Databases. It includes all of the data provided from
local grave markings as well as transcribed lineages of tens of
thousands of members.
PRS is available for the purpose of patriot research and
assisting with SAR programs.
Registrar & Genealogist Support
Staff Genealogists, Society Registrars, & Genealogists have access to Record
Copies of Applications stored in PRS. They are encouraged by the Genealogist
General to use PRS as a research resource and to provide feedback for PRS
enhancements. Volunteers are continuing to add links to DAR’s GRS and Find a
Grave. Patriot Grave and Biography Reports, state society and individual
contributions, along with new and old applications, continue to add service-
source information to enhance the older Brakebill book and CD references.
Tim Ward, eight-time winner of the annual National Florence Kendall award for
most new members sponsored, begins his research on new member
applications using PRS. Per Tim, “It can help you find useful documentation to
complete those brick walls in your genealogy research.”

16. National Society Committee Activity
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Searches in PRS
Patriot Search
Search PRS by Patriot Name, Patriot Number, and
other criteria. Members can do side-by-side
comparison search of two or more Patriots or
search by DAR Ancestor Number.
Member Search
Search PRS by a SAR member. Search lists all his
patriot ancestors and access to transcribed,
approved applications.
Descendant Search
Search PRS by descendant name. A descendant is a
family member between the member and a patriot.
Family trees display linkages. (Results are limited to
application lineages currently recorded.)
Biography Search
Search PRS to read submitted biographies. Not all
Patriots have had a biography submitted. Is your
patriot bio there?
Cemetery Search
Search PRS for cemetery records based on
cemetery number, cemetery name, and other
criteria.
Member Tab
The PRS Member Tab is available only to logged-in
members. It provides access to status statistics,
updates, and member-only tools.
Accessing the PRS
PRS is accessible to the
general public and mem-
bers. Members enjoy
additional features.
The URL is:
sarpatriots.sar.org. The
website can also be accessed through
SAR.org and the PRS tab.
PRS and Membership
Recruitment
Family, friends, other acquaintances may be interest-
ed in your membership in SAR or in finding their own
patriot ancestors. Show them your patriot ancestor in
Patriot Search and help them look for their patriot
ancestor. It will be a key to interest in recruitment.
Patriot not there? Help them do the research and
send us the new patriot information. We will be
happy to add the patriot to PRS.
Retention
Many join for a certificate to display a family connec-
tion to a revolutionary war patriot. Once they have
joined, many will become interested in researching
and completing supplemental applications, which
aids retention. The PRS Descendent Search can help
them easily find additional patriot ancestors. New
members interested in supporting the PRS can also
volunteer to help build the database or participate in
grave markings in their community.
Reinstatement
Members lose interest due to lack of their involve-
ment. PRS offers members a way to volunteer with
the PRS team or by working on supplemental
applications.
Williamsburg Chapter President Bruce Laubach and new member
Alex Johnston.
The Key is...
Recruitment
Retention &
Reinstatement

17. National Society Committee Activity
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PRS and Grave Marking
Boots-on-the-ground work to find patriot graves has always been essential in
growing our patriot graves database. PRS is now the tool for today’s compatriots
to research graves from the old grave indexes and old and new member applica-
tions. (See info on Graves Book in the previous column).
Looking for family members to invite to a grave marking event? Names of mem-
bers descended from a patriot are listed in the PRS Patriot Record obtained by
performing a Patriot Search. Member address, phone, and email information are
not a part of PRS. Contact information can be obtained through your State Socie-
ty Secretaries who have access to the national member database.
Contact Us
Questions or Comments:
patriotgraves@sar.org
Submit Patriot Graves & Biographies Reports:
patriotgraves@sar.org
Biography Submittal:
patriotbios@sar.org
Grave Marking Medal Application Submittal:
GraveMarkApp@sar.org
PRS & 250th
Anniversary and Partners in Patriotism
Compatriots working with various community partners are making plans for
the 250th Anniversary. One popular project involves searching for patriots
buried in local cemeteries with the goal of erecting memorials and honoring
these patriots. Most compatriots do not realize a list of these patriots is a few
keystrokes away in PRS.
Using the PRS Cemetery Search, an user can find information on patriots in
their local cemeteries.
Members can use the Member Tab, and Volunteers can use the Volunteer
Tab to generate a Graves Book report. The report contains a Table of
Contents listing each cemetery, an Index of Patriot Names. The book provides
biographical and grave details for each patriot.
Check the Biography Tab of these patriots in Biography Search. When the
project is done, send us new or updated biographies, gravestone photos, and
grave GPS coordinates in a Patriot Graves & Biography Report (found on the
home page of PRS).

18. Ladies' Auxiliary
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We’re Growing!
Lately, the LAOHSSAR has been experiencing a growth
spurt! Since the beginning of 2023, we’ve welcomed
thirteen new Ohio Ladies Auxiliary members, listed
below with the Ohio Society SAR chapters with which
they are associated:
 Susan Arnold, Western Reserve Chapter
 Diane Autore, Richard Montgomery Chapter
 Suzanne Beebout, Ebenezer Zane Chapter
 April Brown, Richard Montgomery Chapter
 Cheryl Cavendish, Richard Montgomery Chapter
Jan Cavendish, Richard Montgomery Chapter
 Kelly Creed, Cincinnati Chapter
 Jayne Hoon, Western Reserve Chapter
 Kathleen Lauri-Lewis, Richard Montgomery Chapter
 Barbara J. Layfield, Mahoning Valley Chapter
 Lori J. Martin, Northeastern Ohio Chapter
 Suzanne W. Smith, Ben Franklin Chapter
 Marilyn Kay Stinehart, John Hancock Chapter
Kudos to Venie Hinson
Venie Hinson has recently acquired a myriad of im-
portant DAR and DAR/SAR related responsibilities.
Here is a brief overview of what’s keeping LAOHSSAR’s
busiest member so busy.
National Vice Chair East Central Division
DAR/SAR/S.R. Relations Committee
This committee started nationally last summer follow-
ing DARs June Convention. We are tasked with promot-
ing a congenial and harmonious working relationship
for the betterment of our shared objectives; rendering
support and assistance in the area of community-
centered events and mutual membership growth, and
fostering shared goals of historic preservation, educa-
tion, and patriotism.
Regent, Stanley-Redmond-Harper Chapter
NSDAR
As a five- year regent who has been in the Ohio SAR’s
Ladies Auxiliary for longer than I have been in DAR,
and with a husband active in the NSSAR as well, many
of our programs have been planned to implement our
shared goals of historic preservation, education, or pat-
riotism. What a pleasure it is to have SAR color guard
participate in Wreaths Across America and in the grave
markings in which we jointly participate.
Sr. Society President, Simon Fobes-Elizabeth
Harper Society N.S.C.A.R.
When first brainstorming a C.A.R. society in northeast
Ohio, it seemed so natural to not only approach neigh-
boring DAR societies to help organize but ask the SAR
to be part also. From the beginning of this project
(December 2020) we have all worked together to bring
about this wonderful young group of kids. We were
formally organized on 10 December 2023.
Steve's the VPG to Be
Besides all of her other commitments, Venie will be
supporting her husband, Steve, as he assumes the joys
and challenges of being the Central District’s Vice Presi-
dent General at the National Congress in Orlando. Don’t
you wonder what the Hinsons do in their spare time?
Congratulations to
Melanie Opre!
John Opre, LAOHSSAR mem-
ber Melanie Opre’s husband,
received the Chapter Distin-
guished Service Award from
the Mahoning Valley Chapter
SAR at their February 25,
2023 meeting.
Getting to Know You
In the past months, LAOHSSAR president Laurie
Bredenfoerder and husband Jack, OHSSAR president,
have had the privilege of spending time with OHSSAR
and LAOHSSAR members literally all over the state.
Winter-season travel kicked off in early February with
the OHSSAR Winter BOM at Maumee Bay State Park in
the northwest corner of Ohio. Present at the Ladies
Auxiliary meeting were Anita Miller, Mary Yost, Sharon
Schaffer, Patty Kaplan, Mary Ann Duffield, Ivy Spray,
Chris Bailey, Venie Hinson and Laurie Bredenfoerder.
The Bredenfoerders’ other recent visits have included:
 Northeast Chapter’s SAR/DAR luncheon at the Ge-
neva, Ohio Library on February 11, where Jack
swore in the new officers and Auxiliary member
Venie Hinson led group recitation of the American’s
Creed.
 A George Washington’s Birthday celebration in
Dayton on February 18, sponsored by the Richard
Montgomery Chapter of SAR, and members of eight
area DAR chapters. Patty Kaplan, former first lady
of the chapter and active LAOHSSAR member,
spearheaded extremely successful quilt-raffle ticket
sales to members of this chapter.
Washington’s Birthday party festivities continued on

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February 25 in the northeast of Ohio at a meeting of the
Mahoning Valley Chapter of SAR. Jack installed the
newly elected officers. Laurie showed off the quilt and
welcomed three new Auxiliary members. LAOHSSAR
members in attendance are captioned in the photo be-
low.
• March started off with a bang –and hats, which are
traditional attire at the National Ladies Auxiliary
Luncheons.
At Left, Patty Kaplan tries on a hat designed by Madam Foo Foo, the
luncheon’s featured speaker. At right, LAOHSSAR Historian Venie
Hinson adds a hat to perfect her ensemble.
• LAOHSSAR Ladies at SAR Spring Leadership:
• Jack and Laurie brought E Pluribus Unum, the 2022
-23 LAOHSSAR Quilt, along when they attended the
Centennial Chapter’s March 9 meeting in Lima,
Ohio.
Left to right, Venie Hinson, Laurie Bredenfoerder, Chris Bailey,
Melanie Opre, Nancy Barlow and Barbara Layfield.
Left to right, Chris Bailey, Venie Hinson, Laurie Bredenfoerder and
Patty Kaplan pause between courses at the Friday night banquet.
(Missing, and missed: Ivy Spray)
Left to right, LAOHSSAR ladies Cindy Fast, Tina Snyder, Nancy
Hoffmeyer, Laurie Bredenfoerder and Julie Williams.
“Diabolical work ahead, and whiskey must be had.”
...words spoken by Fort Ligonier’s Quartermaster John St. Clair to Henry Bouquet on August 12, 1758.
Referenced by a speaker at the Mahoning Valley SAR Chapter’s February 25 meeting.
Applicable, by degrees, to many life situations.

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The Ohio Society SAR’s annual meeting at Peterloon is only weeks away.
Now’s the time to:
Choose the items you will donate to the LOHSSAR’s “Opportunity Raffle” and tuck them in-
to your Cincinnati-bound suitcase.
The “Opportunity Raffle” features a broad range of items, each worth about $5 or more, that are donated
by Auxiliary members. This traditional – and popular - feature activity at the OHSSAR Annual Meeting
helps fund LAOHSSAR activities and projects. To participate in the raffle, simply purchase a strip of tick-
ets, decide which items you’d most like to “win,” and distribute your ticket stubs among the labeled cups
associated with your items of interest. At the close of the raffle, a ticket is drawn from each cup and the
associated prize is awarded to the person who holds the lucky ticket. In past years, bottles of wine, person-
al-care items and potted planters have been especially popular.
Plan to Pay your Annual Auxiliary Dues: Your $5 dues for the 2023-24 program year will be col-
lected at the Annual Meeting in Cincinnati. If you are unable to attend, you’ll be reminded to mail your
dues payment to LAOHSSAR Membership Chair Betty Franklin. Your annual LAOHSSAR dues payment
automatically also makes you a member of the SAR National Ladies Auxiliary – such a deal!
Buy Quilt-raffle Tickets!
Time is running out – buy your LAOHSSAR Quilt-raffle
tickets now! For tickets, contact LAOHSSAR president
Laurie Bredenfoerder (bvalley@fuse.net) or your favor-
ite LAOHSSAR member. Tickets are $5 each and virtual-
ly all of the proceeds from the project go directly to sup-
port OHSSAR Youth-education programs. The lucky
winner will be drawn Friday night during the May An-
nual Meeting’s Awards Banquet.
Look forward to touring the historic Wald-
schmidt Homestead on Sunday afternoon May 6.
This Historic Property is owned and maintained by the
Ohio State Society DAR.
The main house on the Christian Waldschmidt Home-
stead is considered one of the best examples of Pennsyl-
vania Dutch architecture west of the Alleghenies. Since
the opening of the Homestead, Ohio DAR members have
researched and collected pieces of early Americana. The
furnishings include many original pieces used by the
Waldschmidt family. Volunteer DAR docents guide visi-
tors through the entire Homestead and grounds.
We thank Darlene West and the ladies of the Ohio DAR
for welcoming us into “their” home.

21. President’s Library
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A terrific and graphic narrative of the earliest days of the first settlers in
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