NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JULY The Trigg Patriot JULY 2015 CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD HONOREE JOHN HUMPHRIES

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February, but his leadership in chapter life this month

He played a key role in the Humphries cemetery grave

made a significant contribution to the chapter in honor of

1 The Trigg Patriot JULY 2015 CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD HONOREE JOHN HUMPHRIES John was recognized for his service back in February, but his leadership in chapter life this month has been nothing short of amazing! He played a key role in the Humphries cemetery grave markings, presented four Veterans Appreciation Medals, and made a significant contribution to the chapter in honor of Jesse Wall, Thomas Humphries, and Absalom Humphries. Thank you for your service, John! PAGE 1

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3 HUMPHRIES CEMETERY GRAVE MARKINGS JUNE 13, 2015 On Saturday, June 13, fourteen uniformed Compatriots of the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution were joined by six other Compatriots from other chapters throughout Kentucky to honor three Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the historic Humphries Cemetery in rural Trigg County. The group endured stifling heat with some measure of comfort thanks to the Goodwin Funeral Home in Cadiz which provided two funeral tents to shelter attendees. The Patriots honored in the ceremony, some of the earliest burials in the cemetery, were Jesse Wall of North Carolina and his sons-in-law, Capt. Thomas Humphries of the Virginia Continental Line and Amherst County Militia, and Pvt. Absalom Humphries of the South Carolina Militia. The Humphries men were brothers and married the two daughters of Jesse and Susanna Shipp Wall. Jesse Wall rendered Patriotic Service by swearing the Oath of Allegiance to North Carolina in early 1779, as evidenced by his being appointed an officer of the local court in his father's probate proceedings. The Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter has invested approximately one hundred man-hours of labor over the past several months to help locate and restore lost tombstones, remove brush and vegetation around the immediate area of the Patriot graves, and place SAR "Patriot" granite markers on the graves. Saturday's ceremony was the culmination of those efforts. Approximately eighty people, including approximately two dozen direct-line descendants, were in attendance. Direct descendants John Humphries and George Humphries each received the Veteran's Administration Casket Flags for their ancestors. Highlights of the event included biographical tributes, delivered by descendant and Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter member John Humphries, the presentation of flowers and wreaths, a military flag folding ceremony, a three-shot black powder musket and rifle salute, and the playing of Taps. In addition to the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter, wreaths were presented by the Lt. Robert Moseley Chapter SAR from Owensboro, the Lafayette Chapter SAR from Lexington, and the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter from Shelbyville. Daughters of the American Revolution chapters presenting wreaths included the James Thomas Chapter from Cadiz and the Gen. John Caldwell Chapter from Princeton. PAGE 3

4 HUMPHRIES CEMETERY PHOTOS PAGE 4

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6 HUMPHRIES CEMETERY PHOTOS PAGE 6

COMPATRIOTS ATTEND GRAVE MARKINGS OF COOMES PATRIOTS IN DAVIESS COUNTY JUNE 6, 2015

rural community in Daviess County to join the Lt.

Sr., William Coomes, Jr., and Walter Coomes.

the marking was held. His sons are buried somewhere in Kentucky in unmarked graves.

in the folding of the American Flag, and Steve Mallory served in the rifle salute.

7 COMPATRIOTS ATTEND GRAVE MARKINGS OF COOMES PATRIOTS IN DAVIESS COUNTY JUNE 6, 2015 Steve Mallory, Geoff Baggett, and new recruit Steve Francis took a road trip to a rural community in Daviess County to join the Lt. Robert Moseley Chapter as it hosted the grave marking for patriots William Coomes, Sr., William Coomes, Jr., and Walter Coomes. The elder William Coomes, father of the other two, is buried in the cemetery where the marking was held. His sons are buried somewhere in Kentucky in unmarked graves. Geoff Baggett played the drum and led the group in singing, Steve Francis assisted in the folding of the American Flag, and Steve Mallory served in the rifle salute. Baggett and Francis presented the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter wreath. All three men earned credit for three grave markings toward the Patriot Grave Marking Medal. PAGE 7

GEN. GEORGE ROGERS CLARK GRAVE MARKING NATIONAL COLOR GUARD EVENT JUNE 27, 2015 The Kentucky Society hosted a special grave marking ceremony during the recent 125th NSSAR Congress in Louisville.

8 GEN. GEORGE ROGERS CLARK GRAVE MARKING NATIONAL COLOR GUARD EVENT JUNE 27, 2015 The Kentucky Society hosted a special grave marking ceremony during the recent 125th NSSAR Congress in Louisville. The event was held at Locust Grove, the home of the sister of George Rogers Clark, and the place where he died. He was originally buried in the family cemetery on the property, then his remains were re-interred at the Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville. There is still a grave marker for General Clark in the Locust Grove Cemetery, so the KYSSAR took the opportunity to hold a special service in his honor as a prelude to the 125th Congress. Since President-General Lindsey Brock was present, the event was a National Color Guard Event, eligible to be counted by participants toward the Silver Color Guard Medal. Three members of the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter were in attendance. Geoff Baggett carried a flag in the color guard, led the invocation, and took part in leading the music. Eddie Price carried a flag and helped lead music. Steve Mallory served as the escort for President-General Brock and fired in the rifle salute. Here are photos from the event, which included firing a canon as part of the salute! PAGE 8

9 GEN. GEORGE ROGERS CLARK GRAVE MARKING PAGE 9

10 GEN. GEORGE ROGERS CLARK GRAVE MARKING Steve Mallory Escorting P.G. Lindsey Brock Geoff and Eddie trying to lead music! Presenting flowers and saluting at the grave. PAGE 10

11 PATRIOT GRAVE MARKING MEDAL % All members of our chapter are pursuing the Patriot Grave Marking Medal by their participation in recognized ceremonies. Credit for participation can be earned through several methods, primarily by taking part in the program Two other methods involve labor and cash (minimum $20) donations. GRAVE MARKING MEDAL PROGRESS Name Graves Marked # Remaining James Sumner 11 4 Glenn Greenfield 10 5 Bobby Skinner 5 10 Ron Drennan 10 5 Randle Cruse 8 7 John Humphries 8 7 Travis McCloud 3 12 Billy Redd 2 13 Gary Thompson 1 14 Dallas McCloud 2 13 Ryan McCloud 2 13 Connor McCloud 1 14 Dilly Anderson 1 14 Kevin Stroud 1 14 Joshua Claussen 1 14 Dennis Adams 3 12 Cody Burlingame 3 12 Eddie Price 3 12 Dickie Thomas 3 12 Steve Francis 6 9 Robert Ward 3 12 Jack Dawson 1 14 Second Award Tony Dothsuk 3 12 Ken Oakley 1 14 Jerry Burlingame 1 14 Third Award Geoff Baggett 8 7 Steve Mallory 5 10 PAGE 11

12 KENTUCKY CENTURION MEDAL % We have completed the two-year look-back through January 2013, gone over all of the records of our events, and updated an attendance sheet for all members. The progress of all of our active compatriots is recorded below. Once you reach the 100-event threshold and the medal is available, the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter will award it to you! Name Events Attended # Remaining Geoff Baggett Steve Mallory Ken Oakley Travis McCloud Jerry Burlingame Gary Thompson Dallas McCloud 9 91 Glenn Greenfield Tony Dothsuk James Sumner Billy Redd John Humphries Ryan McCloud 6 94 Connor McCloud 4 96 Dilly Anderson Bobby Skinner Kevin Stroud 6 94 Ron Drennan Randle Cruse 9 91 Dennis Adams Joshua Claussen 3 97 Seth Clark 6 94 Cody Burlingame 9 91 Jack Dawson 4 96 Eddie Price 4 96 Dickie Thomas 2 98 Robert Ward 3 97 Kerry Darnell 1 99 Steve Francis 3 97 PAGE 12

JULY CHAPTER SCHEDULE 4th (Saturday) 10:15 AM - Declaration of Independence Reading 14th (Tuesday) 6:30 PM - Regular Chapter Meeting AUGUST CHAPTER SCHEDULE 9th (Sunday) 2:00 PM Color Guard for the

13 JULY CHAPTER SCHEDULE 4th (Saturday) 10:15 AM - Declaration of Independence Reading 14th (Tuesday) 6:30 PM - Regular Chapter Meeting AUGUST CHAPTER SCHEDULE 9th (Sunday) 2:00 PM Color Guard for the Colonial Dames 100th Anniversary Tea Cadiz Renaissance Center 15th KYSSAR Summer Meeting & Luncheon Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, Maysville Rd., Carlisle, KY Time: 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 15th Battle of Blue Licks Memorial Service Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, Maysville Rd., Carlisle, KY Time: 1:30 p.m. 18th (Tuesday) 6:30 PM Regular Chapter Meeting Donate to the Scholarship Fund Today! Help us Reward Our Essay Contest Winners This Fall Designate your Tax-Deductible Gift to the Col. Stephen Trigg Scholarship Fund and give it to Mr. James Sumner. PAGE 13

SERVICE TO VETERANS MEDAL % Every active member of the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter is steadily making progress toward the SAR s prestigious Service to Veterans Medal.

This service includes participation in the various Special Observances in honor of veterans (holidays, grave markings, etc.

14 SERVICE TO VETERANS MEDAL % Every active member of the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter is steadily making progress toward the SAR s prestigious Service to Veterans Medal. To receive this award, a Compatriot must accumulate 5,000 points for activities, service, and donations to veterans causes. This service includes participation in the various Special Observances in honor of veterans (holidays, grave markings, etc...), time invested in service projects, visiting with veterans, attending or participating in the funerals of veterans, and donation of money or goods. % We are able to track involvement in our various events and medal presentations, but it is CRITICAL that all members report their activities outside of our normal chapter events. SERVICE TO VETERANS MEDAL PROGRESS Name Current Points Billy Redd 270 Bobby Skinner 190 Connor McCloud 140 Dallas McCloud 345 Dennis Adams 1,633 Dilly Anderson 415 Eddie Price 210 Gary Thompson 326 Glenn Greenfield 1,130 James Sumner 1,200 Jerry Burlingame 1,160 John Humphries 1,145 Joshua Claussen 90 Ken Oakley 890 Cody Burlingame 600 Name Current Points Kevin Stroud 120 Randle Cruse 290 Ron Drennan 780 Ryan McCloud 255 Seth Clark 145 Steve Francis 165 Stan Todd 145 Steve Mallory 4,656 Tony Dothsuk 665 Travis McCloud 325 Geoff Baggett (2nd) 3,314 PAGE 14

COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER RECEIVES THREE PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARDS The Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter had an amazing evening last week at the 125th annual NSSAR Congress in Louisville.

15 COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER RECEIVES THREE PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARDS The Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter had an amazing evening last week at the 125th annual NSSAR Congress in Louisville. The chapter was recognized nationally for its accomplishments in The chapter received three prestigious awards: The USS Stark Memorial Award To the Chapter with the best record for service to veterans in the past year. Only two awards are given nationally. The Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter received this award for chapters with less than 80 members. Our Compatriots from the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter in Shelbyville, Kentucky, received the award for chapters with over 80 members. We received a certificate and flag streamer. The Liberty Bell Americanism Award To the Chapter that presents evidence best implementing SAR resolutions and principles. Four awards are given nationally: one for chapters with members, one for chapters with members, one for chapters with members, and one for chapters with greater than 200 members. The Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter received the award for the member class, and led the nation in Americanism service points with 20, 349, receiving a chapter certificate and flag streamer. The President General s Cup To the chapter based upon size that presents evidence of the most complete program of activities. Only two of these coveted awards are given in the entire nation, one for chapters with less than 80 members and one for chapters with over 80 members. The Col. Stephen Trigg chapter received the award for chapters under 80 members, receiving the president s certificate. The Patriot Ancestor Biographies Streamer Awarded to a chapter for submitting biographies of the Patriot ancestors of at least 80% of its members to be included in the NSSAR Patriot Graves Index. The Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter submitted biographies for 100% of its current members. The award a streamer for the chapter flag. PAGE 15

16 COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER PRESIDENT GEOFF BAGGETT RECEIVED THE AWARDS PAGE 16

17 VETERAN S APPRECIATION MEDAL Dale Faughn - United States Marine Corps World War II Presented on June 16 in Princeton by John Humphries. PAGE 17

18 VETERAN S APPRECIATION MEDAL Paul W. Patterson - United States Air Force Vietnam War Presented on June 16 in Princeton by John Humphries. PAGE 18

19 VETERAN S APPRECIATION MEDAL Stice Goodwin - United States Navy World War II Presented on June 18 in Princeton by John Humphries. PAGE 19

20 VETERAN S APPRECIATION MEDAL Jack Brown - United States Army World War II Presented on June 28 by John Humphries. PAGE 20

ANOTHER WAY TO SERVE OUR VETERANS! American Veterans has a drop box located on the east side of the Cadiz Restaurant. There is also one in front of the Sav-On Drugs on Main Street.

21 ANOTHER WAY TO SERVE OUR VETERANS! American Veterans has a drop box located on the east side of the Cadiz Restaurant. There is also one in front of the Sav-On Drugs on Main Street. You can drop of any donated items in this box, or call if you have larger items (i.e. furniture) for pick-up. Please make a list of your donated items and turn it in to Geoff to receive credit for your veteran s service points and also to increase the Stark Award (service to veterans) points for our chapter! PAGE 21

25 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR DECEMBER 2014 Give generously and regularly to the special projects of our chapter! All financial gifts to the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter, including designated gifts, are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter 1969 Kings Chapel Rd. Cadiz, KY 42211

Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Sons of the American Revolution

Volume 3 Issue 7 July 2010 Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter Sons of the American Revolution O F F I C E R S President- Rev. Forrest B. Chilton fchilton@insightbb.com Vice President Charlie Scott cscott@insightbb.com