ARIZONA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION BARRY M. GOLDWATER CHAPTER

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barbeque and potluck The August 14 th summer BMG social,

Conrad and his wife Paula Vessels, was a great success.

everyone present had a very nice time and we did.

had his membership in the NSSAR recently approved and is

His ancestor is: Johann Peter Reisinger, Pennsylvania York

1 ARIZONA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION BARRY M. GOLDWATER CHAPTER NEWSLETTER September 2010 BMG summer barbeque and potluck The August 14 th summer BMG social, which took place at the home of chapter president John Conrad and his wife Paula Vessels, was a great success. John and Paula went out of their way to ensure that everyone present had a very nice time and we did. John pointing out Rob s dexterity and skill as he turns over his steak with one hand! Outdoor grilling will never be the same. Thanks John and Paula! OK, smile! New BMG Chapter compatriots William E. Reisinger M.D. had his membership in the NSSAR recently approved and is now a member of our Chapter. His ancestor is: Johann Peter Reisinger, Pennsylvania York Co. Militia. Edward Karr, former Colorado State Society president recently moved to Arizona and now has dual membership with the BMG Chapter. WELCOME TO OUR CHAPTER! Enough with the pictures bring out the food!

Page 2 Minutes of the May 20, 2010, Chapter meeting: Location: Coco s Restaurant 4514 E. Cactus, Phx, AZ Yup, one upper and one lower to rip open the paper powder cartridges.

Our special guest speaker was AZSSAR Historian Rudy Byrd M.D., who made the trip from Tucson.

2 Page 2 Minutes of the May 20, 2010, Chapter meeting: Location: Coco s Restaurant 4514 E. Cactus, Phx, AZ Yup, one upper and one lower to rip open the paper powder cartridges. Rudy, thank you for a most enjoyable and informative presentation! Our May 20 th Chapter meeting was opened by Vice-President Dennis Weiland M.D. at 6:00 p.m. Compatriots, friends, and guests had a pleasant evening during which our Chapter JROTC medal was presented to Cadet Ensign Kramer. Our special guest speaker was AZSSAR Historian Rudy Byrd M.D., who made the trip from Tucson. BMG Chapter JROTC Award winner, Cadet Ensign Kramer Sampson By Bob Young It takes great pleasure to announce the winner of the JROTC Barry M. Goldwater Chapter Award who is also the runner up for the AZSSAR Award. He is Cadet Ensign Kramer Sampson. For the state award he received a check for $ and from BMG Chapter, a bronze medallion with certificate. Both items (check and medallion were presented to Cadet Sampson. Compatriot Rudy Byrd (file picture from Chapter meeting dates for 2010 OK, get your calendars out and start marking them with our 2010 meeting schedule. Cadet Sampson surrounded by his family. To his left is Compatriot Bob Young and to his left is LTC Paula Sawdy- Bowes. Speaker: Our speaker was our AZSSAR Historian Dr. Rudy Byrd who spoke on Medicine in the Revolutionary War. Compatriot Byrd, in uniform, gave an absolutely delightful and informative presentation complete with muskets! Did you realize that a Revolutionary War soldier needed just two teeth to ensure he could load a flintlock musket/rifle? September 16 October 21 November 18 December: TBA September 16th Speaker Our guest speaker, Rev. Tom Rough, will give a patriotic talk entitled: Courage to Care. Summer break is over, our Chapter meetings begin, and this fine presentation will be a great way to get back in the swing of things.

3 Page 3 Compatriot s ancestor information In response to a column in the March newsletter asking Compatriots to submit information regarding their ancestor for publication, we have a response from Compatriot David A. Swanson. Here is a timeline of my ancestor George Hart s life: In December 1776 (the actual day is unknown) George Hart enlisted in the 9th Pennsylvania Regiment as a private. He enlisted at Princeton, N.J. in December 1776 and served until 15 August 1783 under Capt. Matthew Henderson and Colonels George Nagle and Richard Butler. He served in the Battles of Short Hills, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth and Yorktown. In fact, George was present at many of the large battles during the war and was present during the winter of at Valley Forge. George served in both the 9 th and the 5 th Pennsylvania Lines and lived, during the Revolution, in Berks County, Pa. Timeline of George Hart s Life Born in Germany in 1758 and it is unknown when he and his parents came to the Colonies. 1758: The French and Indian War blew into open hostility in 1756 and lasted until 1763 (In 1763 George is 5 years old) The Stamp Act in enacted (George is 7) The Boston Massacre (George is 12) 1773 The Tea Act and the Boston Tea Party (George is 15). 1774: The Intolerable Acts and the First Continental Congress (George is 16 and in two years will join the army in its quest to separate the Colonies from Great Britain). 1775: The Battles of Lexington and Concord (George is 17) 1775: The Second Continental Congress 1776: Declaration of Independence (George is 18 and in five months joins the army). 1776: Enlists in the 9 th Pennsylvania Line as a private. (18 years old) 1777: During this year the 19 year old is engaged in the battles of: Short Hills, N.J. (July 26); Brandywine (September 11), and Germantown (October 4). 1778: Present during the winter encampment at Valley Forge. He was then engaged at The Battle of Monmouth, N.J. (6-28). (George is now 20). 1781: The Articles of Confederation are adopted. 1781: George Hart marries Magdelina Sharpert on 28 April in Reading, Pa. (Three months later, George will be engaged in the Battle of Yorktown). 1781: He was engaged at The Battle of Yorktown where George was present at the taking of Lord Cornwallis. (George is now 23). 1783: On 15 August George leaves the army at age : George s first daughter Maria Magdelina is born on 17 April. 1786: George s son, John Frederick is born on July 3. (George is 28) 1787: The Constitution of the Unites States is completed after a passionate speech by Benjamin Franklin and on March 4, 1789, the government under the Constitution begins. 1788: George s second daughter Sara is born on November 30. (George is 30) 1791: George s third daughter Elizabeth is born on May 26. (George is 33) 1793: George s fourth daughter Susanna is born September : George Washington is president. (In 1797 George is 39) : John Adams is president. (George is 43) : Thomas Jefferson is president (In 1809 George is 51) 1803: The Louisiana Purchase (George is 45) : James Madison is president (George is 59) : War of 1812 (George is 56) : James Monroe is president (in 1825 George is 67). 1820: George s wife, Elany (age 59) dies on September 19 (George is 62) : John Quincy Adams is president (In 1829 George is 71) : Andrew Jackson is president 1833: February 28 George Hart dies at age 75. And there you have a timeline of my 8 th generation grandfather George Hart. The next time any of my relatives fought was in the Civil War, where eight fought and of those, two were killed.

4 OK, now it is your turn to send in your Revolutionary War ancestor biographies. Please send your one double sided page or less to the newsletter editor act now, operators are standing by! Past Chapter Presidents Robert H. Bohannan H. Robert Young Carlton V. Phillips 2009 Distracted drivers As you all know, there is a movement afoot both nationally and locally, to ban driving while distracted. We have all come across some idiot on a cell phone and here is a classic example of why this should be unlawful and enforced! Driving in on the Loop 202 this morning, I looked over to my left and there was a woman in a brand new Mustang doing 65 miles per hour with her face up next to the rear view mirror putting on her eyeliner! I looked away for a couple of seconds and when I looked back she was half way over in my lane, still working on that dang make up!! It scared me so bad that I dropped my electric shaver, which knocked the donut out of my other hand. In all the confusion I was trying to straighten out the car using my knees against the steering wheel, and dropped my cell phone away from my ear, which fell into the coffee between my legs and DISCONNECTED AN IMPORTANT CALL!!! DANG WOMEN DRIVERS!!! Chapter Officers 2010 President: John R. Conrad (602) jrconrad@post.harvard.edu Vice President: Dennis E. Weiland MD (480) weilanddj@aol.com Secretary/Treasurer: David A. Swanson (480) swanson1854@yhaoo.com Registrar/Genealogist: William C. Orr (480) billcarol2@cox.net Public Affairs Officer: Byron D. Limbers (979) byron4stone@aol.com Chaplain: Robert Bohannan (602) robbohannan@q.net Sergeant at Arms: Earl E. Atwood Sr. (480) earlatwood@cox.net Chancellor: Gerald M. Richards (480) w8ifo54@msn.com State Board of Managers: H. Robert Young (602) bob.young1@cox.net Newsletter Editor/Publisher David A. Swanson (see Secretary/Treasurer)

5 Barry M. Goldwater Chapter Arizona Society Sons of the American Revolution Chapter Meeting Notice The next regular meeting of the BMG Chapter will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. Location: Coco s Restaurant 4514 E Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ (602) Compatriots, wives, prospective members, and guests are cordially invited to attend this and all meetings. Dinner will be ordered from a menu specially prepared for us. There will be a choice of several different entrees, so there will be something for everyone. The cost is $15.25 per person, which includes: dinner, soft drinks, tea, coffee, tax and gratuity. (Please bring your check made out to BMG Chapter AZSSAR.) The meeting agenda is contained on the following page. (Please copy and bring it). If you plan on attending, please notify me at Swanson1854@Yahoo.com or telephone (480) on or before September 13, Just a reminder, with the exception of June, July and August, we have chapter meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Please mark your calendars. Thanks. See you at the meeting! David A. Swanson, Secretary/Treasurer Barry M. Goldwater Chapter AZSSAR

6 Barry M. Goldwater Chapter Arizona Society, SAR Agenda September 16, 2010 Call to Order 6:30 p.m. Invocation Pledge of Allegiance SAR Pledge We the descendants of the heroes of the American Revolution, who by their sacrifices, established the United States of America, reaffirm our faith in the principles of liberty and our Constitutional Republic and solemnly pledge ourselves to defend them against every foe. Business Session Dinner Program Treasurer s Report Other officer reports or remarks Our guest speaker, Rev. Tom Rough, will give a patriotic talk entitled: Courage to Care. Benediction God Bless America SAR Recessional Until we meet again, let us remember our obligations to our forefathers, who gave us our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, an independent Supreme Court and a Nation of Free Men. Adjournment

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