Patriot Grave Marking – Chillicothe OH – June 21st, 2025

On a great summer day in Chillicothe Ohio, members of the Sons of the American Revolution joined to perform a Patriot Grave Marking for five Revolutionary War Patriots.

Flags fluttering in the wind at Grandview Cemetery looking over the Revolutionary War Memorial Marker

The location was the Grandview Cemetery in Chillicothe.

Combined SAR Color Guard participants at the event

The event was sponsored by the Arthur St. Clair Chapter (OH) of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).

Color Guard prepares to post colors to start the event

This event was designated as an America 250 and State Color Guard Event

Representatives of the DAR in attendance

There were five Patriots Honored:

  •  Adam Betz (P-114163)
  •  Cornelius Hurley (P-188847)
  •  Francis Jamison (P-224081)
  •  Alexander Johnson (P-224887)
  •  John Wheeler (P-317424)

Three shot musket volley to honor our fallen Patriots

Two Cincinnati Chapter (CCSAR) members attended and participated in the event including: Scott Freeman (Chapter Wreath Presentation, Color Guard Flag Posting) and Stephen McClannahan (Color Guard Musket Salute)

Cincinnati Chapter SAR members Scott McClanahan (l) and Scott Freeman (r) looking over a ceremonial wreath

A copy of the program is attached below:

Gravemarking Program

The Color Guard in a “mourn arms” pose honoring past patriots

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