Compatriot

August 7, 2015

Death of Jack Sandy Anderson

On behalf of the officers and members of the George Rogers Clark Chapter, West Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jack Sandy Anderson, who passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at his home in Lumberport WV.

Jack Sandy Anderson was a member of the George Rogers Clark Chapter, West Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution. He was also a past president of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia.

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July 22, 2015

Point Pleasant Battle Days 2015

The Point Pleasant Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, request the honor of your presence at the 241st Anniversary Memorial Service, the Battle of Point Pleasant honoring the nation’s first veterans, Sunday, October 4, 2015, 2:00 pm, Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Continue reading “Point Pleasant Battle Days 2015”

July 13, 2015July 13, 2015

WVSSAR Receives Awards at NSSAR Congress 2015

Compatriot Chapter Presidents.

At the NSSAR Congress in Louisville in June the WVSSAR was awarded the Admiral Furlong Flag Streamer and Certificate for 50% of its Chapters giving Flag Certificates during the past year. Also West Virginia along with three other States received an additional Certificate for having 100% participation in the program. Congratulations on the good work and continued participation in the Program. Continue reading “WVSSAR Receives Awards at NSSAR Congress 2015”

July 13, 2015July 13, 2015

Central District NSSAR Meeting 2015

The Central District of the NSSAR (Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio) will have a meeting from October 23 to October 25, 2015 at the Clifty Falls State Park located at 2221 Clifty Drive, Madison IN 47250 Continue reading “Central District NSSAR Meeting 2015”

July 4, 2015

Remember Our Patriot Ancestors On Independence Day 2015

June 12, 2015

WVSSAR Newsletter Spring 2015

The WVSSAR Newsletter Spring 2015 edition is now available.

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 Spring 2015 edition HERE

May 30, 2015May 30, 2015

SAR Applications – Proof of Service Battle of Pt Pleasant

Very recently, NSSAR Genealogist General John Sinks made a ruling that will affect all new SAR applications for proof of service of patriot ancestors who were at the Battle of Point Pleasant. Continue reading “SAR Applications – Proof of Service Battle of Pt Pleasant”

May 30, 2015May 30, 2015

Fort Laurens Memorial Service & OHSSAR BoM Meeting

The Fort Laurens Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11:15am at the Fort Laurens State Memorial located at 11067 Ft. Laurens Rd. NW, Bolivar, OH 44612. Continue reading “Fort Laurens Memorial Service & OHSSAR BoM Meeting”

May 24, 2015May 24, 2015

Memorial Day 2015

Remember those who died while in U.S. military service of our great country.

May 4, 2015May 4, 2015

Arden Leo Swiger Sr Receives SAR Medal

Arden Swiger receiving the SAR Military Service Medal from Raymond Kane Jr

On Saturday, May 02, 2015 at 6:00 a.m., Raymond M. Kane Jr., WVSSAR Registrar and Past President of the George Rogers Clark Chapter, had the privilege and honor of presenting the SAR Military Service Medal to Compatriot Arden Leo Swiger Sr. of the George Rogers Clark Chapter in a surprise presentation at the North Central West Virginia Airport located at Bridgeport, WV, where Compatriot Swiger was awaiting his “Honor Flight” trip to Washington, D.C. Continue reading “Arden Leo Swiger Sr Receives SAR Medal”