Monthly Archives: September 2024

How Many Ways Can a Last Name Be Spelled?

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Tim Madden

While working on genealogy for my family and capturing lineal descendant documents, I quickly noted how the spelling of last names can vary over time. This makes tracing ancestral roots more difficult. When you are doing name searches, you may … Continue reading →

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Naturalization Ceremony – New US Citizens – 9/25/2024 – Welcome!

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Tim Madden

On Wednesday September 25th, Compatriot Jack Bredenfoerder of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in a Naturalization Ceremony in Cincinnati.   Jack was part of the ceremony that welcomed 60 new citizens from 26 countries, … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Franklin Designed the First Penny – See He Was a Man of Common Cents!

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Tim Madden

George Stewart shared the following information regarding the birth of the penny. It seems like the man of many talents and interests Benjamin Franklin was involved. Sharing below the information George shared with me: “Long before Abraham Lincoln’s portrait graced … Continue reading →

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Honor Flight – September 17th – Cincinnati – Welcome Home

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Tim Madden

On Tuesday September 17th, there was a joyous welcome for the veterans who attended the Tri-State Honor Flight from Cincinnati International Airport to Washington DC. This is a moving event where veterans are treated to a trip to visit the … Continue reading →

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How Did George Washington Contribute to the Constitution of the United States?

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Tim Madden

On Saturday September 14th, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held a Constitution Day Luncheon. Our Chapter President Scott Freeman presented the history of the First Continental Congress, the goals, the challenges and the timelines for … Continue reading →

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Abraham Lincoln Statue Unveiling – VA Medical Center – Dayton OH

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Tim Madden

Scott and Kathy Freeman attended the Lincoln Statue Unveiling Ceremony at the VA Medical Center in Dayton, OH on September 16th.

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The Legacy of Dr. Joseph Warren and Warren County

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Tim Madden

The namesake of Warren County is Major General Dr. Joseph Warren the American Patriot and Revolutionary War hero killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill. There was a special ceremony held on Tuesday September 10th at the Armstrong Event Center … Continue reading →

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A Colonial Prayer – How Does The Lord Pick The Winner?

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Tim Madden

Ever wonder how our divine savior decides which prayer is answered during a conflict? I located this clip in a stack of materials I have been saving and thought it might be appropriate as history for the American Revolution and … Continue reading →

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Really Big Show – Extravaganza of Constitution Day, Veterans Day & the Anniversary of the First Continental Congress

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Tim Madden

Saturday September 14th was a really special event for our Chapter. Members of the SAR and DAR came together in a special luncheon program hosted by the SAR which honored multiple events. The title of our event is Constitution Day, … Continue reading →

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Grave Cleaning – Tools of the Trade – Items Needed

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Tim Madden

Heading off to Northern Illinois and Northeast Wisconsin to inspect and clean some relatives markers.  I will not get any objections from these relatives. Last time we visited, we noted they needed some cleaning.  Unfortunately we were not ready with … Continue reading →

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