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Patriot James Keaton Grave Marking

A ceremony in honor of Revolutionary war soldier James Keaton was held October 16, 2021. Those attending were descendants Charles Lilly, past president of the Missouri State SAR and former WVSSAR president William H. “Bill” Lester. Also in attendance were the WVSSAR Color Guard led by Edward A. Cromley IV and including Bill Lester, Calvin Hannah, Zach Phillips and others with Charles Lilly was an honorary participant.

Elder Norval Mann gave the invocation. WVSSAR Vice president Rhendal Butler led the introduction with local DAR regents Debra Phillips and Caroline Klezli. Bag Piper, Ms. Maggie Jusiel, performed during the ceremony. Rhendal Butler, Wayne Harvey, Forest Lilly and Mr. Tabscott represented the Greenbrier Valley Chapter. Bill Lester, Calvin Hannah and Bob Tilley represented the Captain Ralph Stewart Chapter.
 
WVSSAR Historian Wayne Harvey gave the Benediction.
 
Several descendants and members of the community also participated in the ceremony.
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Compatriots Honored by NSSAR

Former WVSSAR state president Steven Hart has won the prestigious Stewart Boone McCarthy award this year. 

This award is in recognition of his hard work in the preservation of United States history and the encouragement of its teaching in our schools.  Compatriot Hart has long been a strong advocate of SAR youth outreach programs and is well deserving of this honor.

Thanks to the hard work of state registrar Louis Ruf, the West Virginia Society has won the Genealogist General’s award for being one of the top three states with the lowest percentage of pended applications.

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WVSSAR Newsletter Fall 2017

The WVSSAR Newsletter Fall 2017 edition is now available.
WVSSAR News
WVSSAR News

Our most sincere thanks and appreciation to Tom Galloway, the WVSSAR Newsletter Editor, for his dedication and excellent work that he always performs with the publishing of our West Virginia Society SAR Newsletter. Tom is also the President of the General Andrew Lewis Chapter WVSSAR.

You can view and download the WVSSAR Newsletter Fall 2017 edition HERE

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Foreman’s Massacre Remembered

Foreman's Massacre Memorial
Foreman’s Massacre Memorial

The Fort Henry Chapter and the Wheeling Chapter, DAR presented a memorial service on September 1, 2017 at the Foreman’s Massacre monument in McMechen, WV to mark the 240th anniversary of the event. Participating were McMechen mayor Gregg Wolfe, Central District VPG Robert B. Fish, Jr., WVSSAR president Bill Lester, Debi Smith, regent, Wheeling DAR and Jay Frey, president Fort Henry Chapter. Special guests included descendants of Foreman’s company including compatriots Donald Brown (Capt. James Neal Chapter) and Rick Greathouse (Daniel Boone Chapter). Twelve color guardsmen representing WVSSAR chapters Daniel Boone, Fort Henry, Capt. James Neal, Point Pleasant and Capt. Ralph Stewart together with Ebenezer Zane Chapter, OHSSAR and George Washington Chapter, PASSAR presented the colors and fired a musket salute. Wreaths were presented at the monument. Continue reading “Foreman’s Massacre Remembered”

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SAR Congress 2017 Photos

Compatriot Jay Frey has provided these two photos taken at the SAR Congress 2017.

SAR Congress 2017 WVSSAR Minuteman Awards
Newly inducted Minutemen awardees Lance Carter, Jack Coles, their wives and PG Mike Tomme

SAR Congress 2017 Youth Education Streamer Awards
Steve Hart is pictured with other recipients of the Youth Education streamer awardees