Monthly Archives: September 2024

Grave Marker Tool – Help You Find Your Ancestors

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Tim Madden

In search of ……….. Recently, my wife and I were looking for some relatives ground markers.  We knew they were there, however there were decades of dirt and grass grown over them.  It was frustrating finding them. We spoke with … Continue reading →

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Naturalization Ceremony Welcomes New Citizens – SAR Was There!

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Tim Madden

On Friday morning September 13th, there was a Naturalization Ceremony where new US citizens were rewarded with US citizenship. Compatriot Jack Bredenfoerder of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution welcomed 60 new citizens from 29 countries.

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Youth Protection Training – For Those Who Want to Share Patriotic History With Our Youth

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Tim Madden

Here in Cincinnati, our SAR chapter has a very active Youth Education program. Bob Bowers leads the effort for the Cincinnati Chapter and with the help of Ed Bonniwell and other committed volunteers has performed to a level that is … Continue reading →

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Military Service Awards – Certificates Presented to Walter Golladay and Earnest Hall

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Tim Madden

On Wednesday September 4th at our monthly membership meeting in Cincinnati we honored two gentleman with distinguished military service. Both men were United States Marines. Cincinnati Chapter President Scott Freeman and Cincinnati Chapter 2nd VP and Veterans Committee Chairman Clay … Continue reading →

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Youth Education – Dan Schmitz – Award Presentation – Col. Stewart Boon McCarty

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Tim Madden

On Wednesday September 4th, there was an award presented to long time Youth Education contributor Dan Schmitz.  Dan was honored in front of the most active members of the Cincinnati SAR chapter. What makes this award special in addition to … Continue reading →

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Youth Education – Patriotic Youth Reading Program – George Stewart Honored!

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Tim Madden

The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is recognized for their outstanding Youth Education program. A number of CCSAR members contribute to working with area schools to share “living patriotic history” with school age children. George Stewart … Continue reading →

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Grave Marking Medals – Recent Award Recipients

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Tim Madden

On Wednesday September 4th at our monthly SAR meeting we were proud to award medals for ongoing Grave Marking service to our chapter. The Cincinnati Chapter is recognized around the country for its excellent grave marking efforts led by Mike … Continue reading →

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New Members to Cincinnati SAR – Welcome the Gunn Family!

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Tim Madden

There is something to be said about passing on a legacy. Over the past year, Cincinnati SAR member Mike Gunn has worked tirelessly with Cincinnati SAR Registrar Franz Ott to prepare, submit and shepherd applications to National SAR to create … Continue reading →

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The Story of Fort Griswold & Rebecca Chester – Cincinnati Chapter Knowledge Exchange

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Tim Madden

Back in 2023, we started spicing up our monthly Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution meetings. We initially invited outside speakers to share history of the Revolutionary War as well as Cincinnati / Ohio history. In 2024, … Continue reading →

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Battle of Blue Licks – Saturday August 17th, 2024

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Tim Madden

The weekend of August 17th was a very special event. The Kentucky Governor Isaac Shelby Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution hosted the Memorial Service for the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks.

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