Two important revisions have very recently been made by NSSAR in regards to Genealogy Policies that affect the SAR application process: Continue reading “SAR Genealogy Policy Changes that affect SAR Applications”
A Visit to Fort Randolph
On March 21, 2015, after the WVSSAR Board of Management meeting in Point Pleasant, WV, Compatriots Steve Hart and Ray Kane visited Fort Randolph.
Death of James E. “Jimmy” Johnson
On behalf of the Officers and Compatriots of the West Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of James E. “Jimmy” Johnson who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. James E. “Jimmy” Johnson was a member of the SAR since 1973 and a member of the Greenbrier Valley Chapter of the West Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution. He was a Past Vice President General of the SAR, a Past President of the West Virginia Society SAR (1985) and a Past President of the Greenbrier Valley Chapter. He was a recipient of the SAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal and the SAR Patriot Medal. He was an exceptional Compatriot! Continue reading “Death of James E. “Jimmy” Johnson”
Death of Bill James Dunfee
On behalf of the Officers and Compatriots of the West Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bill James Dunfee who passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Bill James Dunfee was a past WVSSAR Chancellor and a member of the General Andrew Lewis Chapter in Hungtington, WV. He actively participated in WVSSAR activities for more than 20 years. Continue reading “Death of Bill James Dunfee”
Richard D Brockway NSSAR Historian General
The West Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was honored to have one of its own appointed as National Historian General by President General Brock and approved by the National Trustees at the recent Spring Leadership/Trustee Meeting in Louisville. Richard D. Brockway of White Sulphur Springs, member of the Greenbrier Valley Chapter, was elected to fill the unexpired term as National Historian General.
WVSSAR to receive Admiral William R Furlong Memorial Award
The WVSSAR has fulfilled the requirements for The Admiral William R. Furlong Memorial Award. 100% of the chapters and the state gave certificates in the past year. The award will be given at the annual congress in Louisville in June.
Jack Coles, Flag Chairman WVSSAR
WV History Day – Feb 19 2015
West Virginia History Day at the Legislature February 19, 2015
The Nineteenth Annual West Virginia History Day will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex in the Capitol Rotunda. It will be held during the 1st session of the 82nd West Virginia Legislature. There will be many co-sponsors and display booths; event is open to the public.
The NSSAR Veterans Bugle Newsletter
The NSSAR Veterans Bugle – A Veterans Recognition Committee Newsletter of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Death of Carl William Deem
On behalf of the Officers and Compatriots of the West Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Carl William Deem who passed away on January 15, 2015. Carl William Deem was a member of the Capt. James Neal Chapter of the West Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution. His patriot ancestor was Adam Deem. Continue reading “Death of Carl William Deem”
Death of Joanne E Sauer
On behalf of the Officers and Compatriots of the West Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joanne E Sauer, wife of Compatriot John Sauer, who passed away on January 21, 2015.
