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1 INDIANA SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION HOOSIER PATRIOT Volume XLIV No. 2 January 2013 Revised Indianapolis, Indiana The Hoosier Patriot is a quarterly publication of the Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. While the editors and contributors strive to provide accurate and timely information, please consult local chapters and the Indiana Society web site for updated and additional information concerning specific meetings and events. Greetings Compatriots: I sincerely hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wish you the very best for the New Year. I can tell you that those words have new meaning for me since July. I would like to thank all of the Chapters and Compatriots that sent me well wishes via and snail mail. The cards were wonderful and meant more than you might imagine. The personal calls visits were so much appreciated and at a time when I could not get out. On a personal note: While I was a patient at the VA, on Veterans Day I was visited by a group of young girls who brought me a hand made skull cap (watch cap) a piece of candy and a handmade thank you card. They were a part of a group honoring veterans on that day. Although I was not able to interact with the group, my family thanked them and I wear that cap each time I go out. This experience has made it quite clear that as an organization, we need a precise way to monitor and provide well wishes and support to Compatriots that find themselves confined to a hospital or at home for various reasons. A benevolent committee that notifies members of those Compatriots that are home bound and provides for home visitations would be a wonderful thing. I know how much I appreciated them. Anyone interested in providing leadership to such a group, please contact me at and we can work out the details. WREATH S ACROSS AMERICA: Thank you all Compatriots who participated in Wreath s Across America. All of your efforts are much appreciated and represent the best of the SAR. Madison National Cemetery is fortunate to have your attention. Ohio Valley Chapter T. Rex Legler II David Benton Chapter Edward E. Hitchcock Daniel Guthrie Chapter John Hay Chapter Robert D. Howell Sr. James C. Arnold 1

2 MEMBERSHIP: In 2012 our membership has grown by 129 new compatriots. That is up from 56 new in Our genealogists have done a wonderful job and members have done a great job of recruiting. Please take these new members under your wings and get them involved in the Chapter and in projects. I have a challenge for each Chapter. I would like the INSSAR to donate 1000 Books and Magazines to the Indianapolis Roudebush VA hospital prior to the end of April Please help me by collecting at the Chapter and then I will get them picked up. If you know of any shut in Compatriots or veterans that would like some magazines or books, please let me know and it will be done. These are things this committee can support. There will be special recognition for the Chapter submitting the most books and magazines. I would like to see the INSSAR raise more books and magazines for the other VA Hospitals and clinics across the State. I have not heard from any compatriots wishing to help refinish the Color Guard flags. Please contact Bob Howell if you can help with this project. NEW: Any compatriot that would like to do a spring fishing trip to Canada please let me know. It would be a wonderful trip and many stories could be told. Fly into wilderness cabin with all of the amenities. January meeting: The January meeting has been changed to the New Palestine American Legion Post 182/ Lions Club. It will be on January 19, Registration will begin at 11:00AM with the meeting beginning at Noon. Lunch will be catered by the Hoosier Picnic Company and cost $10.00/person payable at the door. The program will be Gravestone Restoration. This change was due to another big gathering downtown taking up parking space, the cold and distance to walk an need for closer parking in general. Here we can park by the door and walk in. See the INSSAR website for additional information. PLEASE BRING A NEW MEMBER TO THE HoD MEETING IF POSSIBLE PLEASE SEND A CHAPTER COUNT OF PLANNED ATTENDENCE TO WAYNE EELS C. David Betzner, President, INSSAR 2

UPCOMING EVENTS INSSAR WINTER HOUSE of DELEGATES MEETING Saturday, January 19, 2013 Where: New Palestine American Legion/Lion s Club 5242 West US

Meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. Program: Gravestone Cleaning - INSSAR ANNUAL HOUSE of DELEGATES MEETING Saturday, April 20, 2013 Registration at 11 a.m. Meeting: 11:30 a.

org for updates ALEXANDER HAMILTON CHAPTER The Alexander Hamilton Chapter awarded INSSAR Flag Certificates to three home owners on October 27. Mr.

3 UPCOMING EVENTS INSSAR WINTER HOUSE of DELEGATES MEETING Saturday, January 19, 2013 Where: New Palestine American Legion/Lion s Club 5242 West US 52 New Palestine, IN Registration -- 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be catered and the cost for the meeting is $10.00/person payable at the door. Meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. Program: Gravestone Cleaning - INSSAR ANNUAL HOUSE of DELEGATES MEETING Saturday, April 20, 2013 Registration at 11 a.m. Meeting: 11:30 a.m. Where: Indiana War Memorial 431 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN See the calendar at INSSAR.org for updates ALEXANDER HAMILTON CHAPTER The Alexander Hamilton Chapter awarded INSSAR Flag Certificates to three home owners on October 27. Mr. William Given-WW II Marine Veteran and wife Bernice; Mr. James McConnell-WW II Navy Veteran and wife Pat; Mr. Peter Pippen Navy Veteran and wife Jane, all of Fishers, IN. 3

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON CHAPTER The William Henry Harrison Chapter presented a Flag Certificate to the Mike s Car Wash in Lafayette, IN on

On December 3, members of the Alexis Coquillard Color Guard of South Bend presented a Flag Certificate.

Jeff Jones and James Woolsey and a prospective SAR member.

COOK CHAPTER Jeff Hornung, president of the chapter presented a Flag Certificate to Dayton Molendorp, CEO of OneAmerica Financial Partners at a

4 WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON CHAPTER The William Henry Harrison Chapter presented a Flag Certificate to the Mike s Car Wash in Lafayette, IN on November 16. Pictured is George Franz Chapter President (left) with Mike Wissel. On December 3, members of the Alexis Coquillard Color Guard of South Bend presented a Flag Certificate. Pictured left to right : James Holland, President of Holland Insurance, two employees of Holland Insurance, Color Guard members Will Waterson, Jeff Jones and James Woolsey and a prospective SAR member. ***************************************************** ALEXIS COQUILLARD CHAPTER *********************************** CLARENCE A. COOK CHAPTER Jeff Hornung, president of the chapter presented a Flag Certificate to Dayton Molendorp, CEO of OneAmerica Financial Partners at a flag participation breakfast in the Skyline Club of the OneAmerica Tower in December. OneAmerica has always displayed the flag proudly atop their 38 story tower and in their lobby. For the last 17 years, they have had a walking flag entry in every Veteran s Day and 500 Festival Parade. The walking flag is carried by 28 employees and family members. 4

COL. AUGUSTIN DE LA BALME CEREMONY In November 1780, allegedly under secret orders from General George Washington, Colonel Augustin de La Balme, and a body

Leaving a detachment to guard the captured stores, his force marched out over the Eel River trail, the same path Colonel John Hardin followed ten years

The Miami Indians, literally up in arms about this intrusion, destroyed the detachment left at Kekionga and attacked La Balme near the Eel River Trading

La Balme and his men fortified themselves on the banks of the Eel River just north of this location.

The remains of Colonel de La Balme and approximately forty militiamen forever belong to the Eel River.

5 COL. AUGUSTIN DE LA BALME CEREMONY In November 1780, allegedly under secret orders from General George Washington, Colonel Augustin de La Balme, and a body of 104 men from Kaskaskia and Vincennes, raided the British stores at Kekionga (present day Fort Wayne). Leaving a detachment to guard the captured stores, his force marched out over the Eel River trail, the same path Colonel John Hardin followed ten years later. The Miami Indians, literally up in arms about this intrusion, destroyed the detachment left at Kekionga and attacked La Balme near the Eel River Trading Post. There his force was surrounded by a large body of warriors led by Chief Little Turtle. La Balme and his men fortified themselves on the banks of the Eel River just north of this location. After several days of conflict, they were defeated by an overwhelming force. The remains of Colonel de La Balme and approximately forty militiamen forever belong to the Eel River. The Indiana Sons of the American Revolution joined with the Col. Augustin De La Balme Chapter, NSDAR on November 3 in Whitley County for the annual dedication ceremony. A brass and stone marker placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1930, reads: "In memory of Col. Augustin de La Balme and his soldiers who were killed in battle with the Miami Indians under Little Turtle at this place, Nov. 5, 1780." Pictured below IN DAR State Regent Jeanie Hornung brings greetings, the Color Guard perform a salute. INSSAR Color Guard in attendance and other INSSAR members are pictured with the marker. 5

REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN GRAVE at CRANE Garret Voorhees, locally known as Garit Voris, is buried in the Old Salem Cemetery at Crane Naval

He was born in Sussex County New Jersey and enlisted in the Revolutionary War in Sussex County New Jersey on April 20, 1777 at the age of 29.

He was discharged at New Windsor, New York in 1783. He was 35 years old and served for 6 years.

6 REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN GRAVE at CRANE Garret Voorhees, locally known as Garit Voris, is buried in the Old Salem Cemetery at Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center near building 1. Mr. Voorhees (Voris) was born on March 11, 1748 and died on December 20, 1848 at the age of He was born in Sussex County New Jersey and enlisted in the Revolutionary War in Sussex County New Jersey on April 20, 1777 at the age of 29. He was a private in Capt Abraham Lyon s Company, 4 th N Jersey Regiment and transferred to the 2 nd Regiment in He was discharged at New Windsor, New York in He was 35 years old and served for 6 years. The Revolutionary War ran for eight years from Picture of Garit Voris Grave and Marker for Garret Voorhees erected by Daughters of the American Revolution at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, IN. June 20,

Top photo shows Rebecca Shelton from Evansville, a sister of T.

ancestors which included, Johann Jacob Daubenspeck.

Mark Kreps was part of a tag team with Rebecca, past Regent of Capt.

She presented the women s side of the American Revolution and the

7 Top photo shows Rebecca Shelton from Evansville, a sister of T. Rex Legler II, during her 5 minute talk mentioning her Revolutionary Was ancestors which included, Johann Jacob Daubenspeck. As she said How would you like to spell that name everyday? Mark Kreps was part of a tag team with Rebecca, past Regent of Capt. Henry Vanderburgh Chapter, NSDAR in middle photo. She presented the women s side of the American Revolution and the hardships they encountered while Mark presented the Battle of Fort Sackville. The bottom photo shows Mark Kreps and the George Rogers Clark flag at the Statehouse. 7

OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER Veteran s Day Parade John G. West, J. D. Strouth, Peggy Gilkey, Ken Gilkey, Dr.

Christmas Parade Ernest Payne, Jacqueline Payne, Peggy Gilkey, and Ken Gilkey participated in the

Front row--ken Gilkey, Bob Hall, Ruth Hall, Peggy Gilkey, Back row--j. D. Strouth, John G.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA December 15, Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution members participated in

8 OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER Veteran s Day Parade John G. West, J. D. Strouth, Peggy Gilkey, Ken Gilkey, Dr. Mark Browning, Don Counts Lead Unit in the parade on November 10. Christmas Parade Ernest Payne, Jacqueline Payne, Peggy Gilkey, and Ken Gilkey participated in the Evansville Christmas Parade November 18. Front row--ken Gilkey, Bob Hall, Ruth Hall, Peggy Gilkey, Back row--j. D. Strouth, John G. West, Don Counts, Rick Geiss, Rob Geis at the Annual Christmas Parade in Boonville, December 2. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA December 15, Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution members participated in Wreaths Across America. The Ohio Valley Chapter-T. Rex Legler II, David Benton Chapter-Edward E. Hitchcock, Daniel Guthrie-Robert D. Howell, Sr. and John Hay Chapter -James Arnold placed wreaths at veterans grave. Pictured is Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville, IN. 8

The Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution 2012 2013 INSSAR Goals Membership Recruitment & Retention: Increase the INSSAR membership by 50% (250 members) via the 2+1 Membership

9 The Indiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution INSSAR Goals Membership Recruitment & Retention: Increase the INSSAR membership by 50% (250 members) via the 2+1 Membership Campaign 2+1 Membership Campaign Details Each INSSAR Member to Recruit 2 New Members Bring Back 1 Dropped Member Each INSSAR member that completes 2+1 will receive a Challenge Coin from the INSSAR Each Chapter to adopt a mentorship program to help new members become active in meetings and committees. Roll out of New INSSAR Handbook for new members Roll out of New INSSAR Recruitment forms Youth Outreach: 100% of Chapters to have an Americanism Poster Contest Entry to the INSSAR Competition level Increase 4-H Award County Participation by 20 additional counties Increase Knight Essay Entries by 30 (2 per Chapter avg) Increase Rumbaugh Oration Entries by 30 (2 per Chapter avg) Increase Eagle Scout Entries by 30 (2 Per Chapter Avg) Patriotic Outreach: 100% of Chapters to issue a minimum of 1 Flag Certificate in their community 100% of Chapters to participate in a Partners In Patriotism program Community Outreach: 100% of Chapters to participate in a community activity by providing historical presentations, color guard, genealogy presentation, historical society assistance, etc. 100% of Chapters to connect with/joint meeting /social event with the local DAR Chapter(s) 100% of Chapters to connect with/joint meeting/social event with the local CAR Chapter(s) 9

10 Welcome to Indiana State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution! New Indiana SAR Members - October-December 2012 Alexander Hamilton Chapter Robert Allen Griffin Alexis Coquillard Chapter David Michael Allbritten, Gregory Joseph Dolezal Anthony Halberstadt Chapter Cooper David Dunfee, Frank Lee Dunfee, Jeremy Paul Dunfee, Ronald David Kent, David Christopher Martinenko, Murphy Michael Martinenko, Clarence A. Cook Chapter James Andrew Case, Rodney Merle Sherard, Ben William Thornhill, Jon Matthew Thornhill, Ronald Lee Yeary, Steven Douglas Corbin Daniel Guthrie Chapter Bobby Eugene Smiley, Luke Murray Jacobus John Martin Chapter David Eugene Clendenen, Jay Allen Kemp, William Telfer Byrd, Richard Howard Byrd 10

11 Get to know INSSAR.org Our Indiana SAR website is chock full of helpful information. You should take some time to get to know it. All sorts of information is available including our calendar of events, Patriot Graves registry information, Color Guard information, and even a beautiful display and description of Indiana Society SAR Awards and Recognition. Take the following link to see what you have been missing. Go ahead, the newsletter will wait right here for you to return! 11

INSSAR LADIES AUXILIARY Indiana Society Color Guard The Indiana Society Color Guard is probably best known for the color and pageantry their uniforms and flags bring to a parade, grave dedication or

While all of this is true and important, one cannot overlook the wonderful side effect of fellowship with others who share common interests and passions.

12 INSSAR LADIES AUXILIARY Indiana Society Color Guard The Indiana Society Color Guard is probably best known for the color and pageantry their uniforms and flags bring to a parade, grave dedication or other community event. Emotions can range anywhere from children's questions and smiles to tears from a veteran's pride and memories. While all of this is true and important, one cannot overlook the wonderful side effect of fellowship with others who share common interests and passions. New members are encouraged for local and statewide participation. There are loaner uniforms available and participation and travel is limited only by your own time and energy. Please consider serving in the Color Guard and experiencing the fellowship of your compatriots and the appreciation of your community. Contact Color Guard Commander Stuart Hart for more information (317) or sar.stuart@gmail.com The Indiana Ladies Auxiliary Sons of the American Revolution, assists Indiana Society with programs, fund raising, historical education and carrying out its mission of inspiring patriotism and informing others of the contributions of our patriot ancestors. Membership in the Auxiliary is open to the wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces and other women relatives of members of the Sons of the American Revolution. The Auxiliary meets quarterly during the INSSAR House of Delegates meetings. In addition to conducting business, the ladies often have their own programs and speakers. The Indiana Ladies Auxiliary website: IN MEMORIAM Alexis Coquillard Chapter Donald Raymond Edwards, Wayne Stanley Roth Benjamin Franklin Chapter--Virgil Long Clarence A. Cook Chapter--Claude Edward Hixon Continental Chapter Robert Earl Simmons Daniel Guthrie Chapter John Richard Ginger An estimated 3,500 veterans of the American Revolution are buried in the State of Indiana. The Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution has cataloged over 2,200 such graves and posted relative information at graves.inssar.org. April Legler, Martha Barnhart and Dixie Oberlin receive medal of service awards from the Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution. INSSAR State Vice President Stuart Hart presents the ladies with their awards. The Hoosier Patriot is a publication by and for the compatriots of the Indiana Society. Contributions of original, previously unpublished materials are welcomed and encouraged. Photos must have at least a paragraph describing the depicted event. Deadline for submitting material is 45 days prior to the upcoming quarterly House of Delegates meeting. If you no longer wish to receive the Hoosier Patriot, please reply to this with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line. Hoosier Patriot Editor: Jeff Hornung, 4632 W 1120 N, New Palestine, IN 46163: jeff-hornung@comcast.net 12

The Hoosier Patriot Bulletin of the Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution

The Hoosier Patriot Bulletin of the Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution Volume XXXIX No. 1 July 21, 2007 INSSAR House of Delegates to meet in Evansville Saturday, 21 July 2007 Location: Northeast