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TheMagazineWilliamsburg ChapterVirginia SocietySons of the American RevolutionBy signing the Declaration of Independence,the fifty-six Americans pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor. Nine died of wounds during theRevolutionary War, Five were captured or imprisoned. Wives and children were jailed, mistreated, or left penniless.Twelve signers’ houses were burned to the ground. No signer defected. Their honor, like their nation remained intact.Vol. XIXOctober 2015No 10Message from the PresidentAt the September board meeting we accepted theresignation of “The Magazine” editor, Jim Swords.Significant family medical treatment requires his fullattention. We offer our prayers for a total recovery.Richard Newsome, our Historian, has assumedresponsibility for the “Magazine” and Bill Greaf hastaken on Richard’s previous responsibilities as chapterHistorian. Thank you both. Board action was also takento make the Magazine Editor a permanent member ofthe board.In other actions the tasks of the Sergeant at Arms,George Bridewell, were identified and enlarged toinclude: responsibility for luncheon place cards, nametags, luncheon room set up, the raffle, and accountabilityof our banners, flags etc. and, most important, greetingeach member and guest. To support these additionalactivities George has enlisted three able assistants: BobWhite, Eric Ely, and Steve McGuffin. Thank you,Gentlemen.Ed Truslow, Jack Lee, Harley Stewart and I attendedthe Virginia Society SAR semi-annual meeting inRoanoke on September 18 and 19. Our chapter waspresented a certificate for “Partners in Patriotism”. Thechapter was also singled-out for the number of newmembers (12) thus far in 2015. Well done Registrar RonLosee! Our chapter will host the state wide VASSARevent in September 2016.Our V.P. Jay Smith secured another excellent speakerfor our September meeting. John Millar, who cameattired in an authentic U.S. Revolutionary War navaluniform, provided historically interesting insights intothe French involvement in the Revolution.October 2015Over 40 attendees enjoyed his presentation. Mark yourcalendars now for our 10 October meeting and the annualWednesday 11 November Veterans day meetings.- Don SwainRegistrar’s CornerA few words from your registrar: With barely aquarter of 2015 remaining, we have exceeded last year'sgood recruiting effort and should attract a few more"good men" before the end of the year. Many of our newmembers learn of the SAR through our web site,newsletter and newspaper photos; some are recommendedby colleagues who are with them in other Williamsburgorganizations. If you know of someone who would liketo join, and has some ancestor genealogy, give him my email address, or contact me via e-mail, and I'll contactthem. My last trip to the DAR Library is in lateOctober.http://williamsburg.virginia-sar.org/- SF, Ron LoseePage 1
Williamsburg ChapterChapter/VASSAR CalendarUpcoming SAR Events in Our Region & BeyondOCTOBER 2nd-4th, 2015235th Anniversary of the Battleof Kings MountainBlacksburg, SCOctober 6th, 2015Commemoration of theBattle of Kings MountainKings Mountain, NC(Hosted by NCSSAR)OCTOBER 10th, 2015Williamsburg Chapter MeetingWilliamsburg, VASons of the American RevolutionOctober 10th Chapter LuncheonThe Williamsburg Chapter invites all membersand their ladies to attend the October luncheonmeeting.There will be an excellent guest speaker, DougCummings. Looking forward to seeing you there.Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2015Location: Fort Magruder Inn& Conference Center6945 Pocahontas Trail (Rt. 60 east)Social: 11:30 amMeeting: 12:00 noonSign-up Form on page 7 for the SaturdayOctober 10th Meeting @ 12:00 noon.Reservations MUST be received not later thanWednesday, October 7 th.NOVEMBER 11th, 2015Veterans Day SAR Governor’s PalaceWilliamsburg, VANOVEMBER 11th, 2015Williamsburg Chapter MeetingWilliamsburg, VAOCTOBER 19th, 2015Commemoration of the Battle ofYorktown (NSSAR Event hosted byVASSAR)Yorktown, VADecember 5th, 2015Commemoration of the Battle ofGreat BridgeGreat Bridge, VAREMINDERNo Chapter Meeting in DecemberOctober 2015Page 2
Williamsburg ChapterSons of the American RevolutionVASSAR Semi-Annual Meeting, Sept. 18 -19, 2015WilliamsburgChapter, SARPresident Don Swainshows the “Partnersin Patriotism”certificate awarded tothe chapter byNSSAR for its workwith veterans groups.The certificate waspresented at the SemiAnnual Meeting ofthe Virginia Society,SAR, September 18,2015 in Roanoke, VA.Board members Jack Lee and Harley Stewartrepresented the chapter at the meeting with Don.DAR Presents Award to Robert SchmidtA Certificate of Appreciation waspresented by Virginia Snyder Lee,Regent, Williamsburg Chapter, DARto Robert Schmidt, WilliamsburgChapter, SAR, with gratefulappreciation for his service to theWilliamsburg Chapter, DAR, forvolunteering to produce the2015-2017 Pictorial BoardRoster and the CommitteeChairmen Roster.October 2015Page 3
Williamsburg ChapterSons of the American RevolutionOctober Luncheon Speaker: Doug CummingsDoug is a native New Yorker who was born onLong Island, grew up in Manhattan for 18 years,lived in the Bronx for 2 years, Staten Island for 25years, Morristown, NJ for 10 years and now hasbeen a resident of Williamsburg for 16 years.He attended Manhattan College on a baseballscholarship (tryouts with the San FranciscoGiants & Detroit Tigers in 1959) and from whichhe holds a BBA degree. In addition, he holds anMBA degree from Pace University and an MAdegree in History from Wagner College. He hasalso done post-graduate work in Colonial Historyin the Ph. D program at NYU.Doug is an instrument-rated private pilotand a member of the Tidewater FlyingClub at Newport News airport and hasbeen a Board member and Secretary forover 5 years. He currently has about 750hours of flight time, has logged over 500flights and enjoys flying in Virginia,Maryland and North Carolina.He has been married to his wife Eileenfor 53 years. They have 4 children and 9grandchildren (ages 8 to 23) who live inVirginia, Pennsylvania, Florida andTexas.Doug spent 34 years in the Telecommunicationsindustry in various management and executivepositions at NY Telephone, AT&T and BellCommunications Research before retiring in 1997.In retirement, Doug has volunteered with theDisaster Services unit of the American Red Crossboth in NJ and in Williamsburg, the SocialMinistry of St. Bede’s Church, is a driver forMeals on Wheels, volunteers at the KimballTheatre for Colonial Williamsburg, hasvolunteered with Elderhostel for William &Mary, is a Pilot Advisor for the YouthAeronautical Education Foundation, is Treasurerfor the Spotswood Senior Golf Assn, is aninstructor and A/V committee member for theChristopher Wren Association at William &Mary and is a battlefield tour guide for theNational Park Service at the YorktownBattlefield for the past 16 years.Doug’s presentation is titled:“Following the 4 major players to themomentous battle of Yorktown”October2015Page 4
Williamsburg ChapterSons of the American RevolutionWilliamsburg Chapter Meeting, September 12th, 2015The Williamsburg SARChapter had thepleasure of inductingfour new members,Steven Riddle, WardGypson, DuncanSutherland and LynnDievendorf, at theSeptember luncheonmeeting, Pictured fromleft to right are: SydneyRiddle, Steven Riddle,Erin Walsh(Granddaughter ofWard Gypson), CandyGypson, Ward Gypson,Duncan Sutherland,Vernell Sutherland,Lynn Dievendorf, andSallie DievendorfWilliamsburg ChapterSAR President DonSwain (left), andChapter Vice-PresidentJay Smith (right)present a certificate ofappreciation and aJefferson cup to JohnMillar, who gave anespecially interestingaccount of hisinvolvement in thebuilding of severalreplica sailing ships andthe real story of whythe French were willingto offer aid to theAmerican Revolution.October 2015Page 5
Williamsburg ChapterSons of the American RevolutionWilliamsburg Chapter Meeting, September 12 th, 2015 (cont.)WilliamsburgChapter SARPresident Don Swainpresenting RobertMacnider Davis IIIwith the SAR WarService Medal for hisservice during theViet Nam War.William Greaf, onthe left, wasintroduced as the newWilliamsburgChapter SARHistorian, replacingRichard Newsome,on the right, whoassumed the duties ofeditor for the chapternewsletterOctober 2015Page 6
Williamsburg ChapterSons of the American RevolutionOctober Book RaffleThe Book Raffle selection for October is titled “1001 BattlesThat Changed The Course Of World History”, GeneralEditor, R.G. Grant, A Quintessence Book, Universe Publishing,New York, NY 1001, 2011. This book traces 5,000 years ofarmed conflict around the globe, from the small-scale battles ofthe ancient world to the epic military engagements of theAmerican Civil War, the devastating world wars, and thesmaller military actions of today.Raffle tickets are 1 each or 5 for 7 tickets. Tickets may bepurchased at the October chapter meeting.2015 Williamsburg Chapter ublic RelationsRegistrar/GenealogistNewsletter EditorHistorianChaplainAt-Large MemberAt-Large MemberDon SwainJay SmithHarley StewartJack LeeLew de SeifeRon LoseeRichard NewsomeWilliam GreafRev. Dr. Jim HenryTom CampbellGeorge gbridewell@aol.comCut along dotted lineReservation for the Saturday, October 10 th 2015 Chapter Meeting:Please reserve dinners at 20.00Name(s)# of Vegetarian DinnersPlease make checks payable to “Williamsburg Chapter SAR”and mail to:Jack Lee521 Newport Ave.Williamsburg, VA 23185-4012(757) 221-6686valee@widomaker.comOctober 2015Page 7
both in NJ and in Williamsburg, the Social Ministry of St. Bede's Church, is a driver for Meals on Wheels, volunteers at the Kimball Theatre for Colonial Williamsburg, has volunteered with Elderhostel for William & Mary, is a Pilot Advisor for the Youth Aeronautical Education Foundation, is Treasurer
