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Cincinnati Chapter Sons of the American Revolution

Cincinnati PATRIOTVolume 31, Issue 10, October 2017

Cincinnati SAR Color Guard Attends Saratoga Memorial

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Seven members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution have just returned from a journey to upper New York where they attended and participated in an anniversary ceremony honoring those brave patriot soldiers who fought in the Battles at Saratoga. The families and/or spouses of several accompanied them on this momentous occasion. Many of the Cincinnati SAR members who attended had patriot ancestors who were in these battles as members of the American Army. (Continued on page 8)

Pictured above at stop #9 of the Battlefield tour where the British Hospital over looked the Hudson River are Cincinnati compatriots: Gregg Ballman, Brad Jarard, Jack Bredenfoerder, Shaun Smith, Lee Wilkerson, Mike Gunn and Bob Hill from the Hocking Valley Chapter SAR. Also in attendance was Cincinnati Compatriot Bob Bowers.

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2017 CCSAR Officers

John H. Bredenfoerder President [email protected]

Turner Lee Wilkerson III 1st Vice President [email protected]

Larry W. Collins2nd Vice President

Gary L. Duffield Secretary

Michael J. Blum Treasurer [email protected]

Franz B. Ott, II Registrar [email protected]

George H. Stewart, Jr. Historian

Shaun P. Smith Webmaster

Kenneth G. Carpenter Chaplain

BOM Members Gregory D. Ballman Jeffrey M. Hartman James H. Houston Bradley JarardAnd All Living Past Presidents

Presidents Message

Compatriots,

It really is amazing how many activities and programs we have completed over the last several months! Your teamwork and enthusiasm has made it all possible. Our chapter continues to grow and we have been taking on more and more community events. With this expansion of activities, we should always strive to engage as many of our compatriots as possible. If you are a more senior member of the chapter, please remember to reach out and engage our newer members and some of our less frequently seen members. Many compatriots have work and family commitments that may limit their availability, but they still want to be involved when their schedules permit. Our mentor program is intended to engage our new members; it has helped involve many new compatriots into our committee structures and our community functions. Still, a simple phone call or verbal invitation can have remarkable results. Emails can often be lost or forgotten in the vast sea of our electronic mailboxes.

If you are one of our newer members and would like to engage in more of our chapter’s activities or committees, feel free to call me or your mentor, so we can make sure you have all the information you need to expand your SAR experience. We want you to grow your involvement, but we also recognize that our compatriots have many different ways of defining that. Many have family and work obligations that limit their SAR activities, so it is entirely acceptable to tailor your SAR activities to fit in with your other commitments. Let us help you find a commitment to patriotism that works for you.

In patriotism,

Jack

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Constitution Day Luncheon

The Cincinnati Chapter SAR welcomed six new compatriots to our chapter at the Constitution Day luncheon held at the Blue Ash Crowne Plaza on Sunday, September 10th. New compatriots inducted by Minuteman Paul Wilke are: Compatriot George Foster, Compatriot Andrew Hess, Compatriot Tom Hess, Compatriot Ethan Hess, Compatriot John Holcomb and Compatriot Jon Schlosser. Compatriot George Stewart is serving as mentor for Compatriot Foster; Compatriot Shaun Smith is serving as mentor for all three compatriots from the Hess family; Compatriot Brad Jarard is serving as mentor for Compatriot Holcomb and Compatriot Gary Duffield is serving as mentor for Compatriot Schlosser. Congratulations and welcome!

Reminder Cincinnati SAR - John Reily DAR

Veterans' Day Luncheon Saturday, November 11th at 12 PM at the Crowne Plaza in Blue Ash

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Our Constitution Day Observances from the Past George Stewart, Chapter Historian

Senator Robert A. Taft and Ohio Governor Thomas J. Herbert

In 1948, Distinguished Compatriot United States Senator Robert A. Taft was the guest speaker at a public luncheon hosted by the Cincinnati Chapter at the Netherland Plaza. His topic was “What is Liberty?" The Chapter also welcomed Ohio Governor Thomas J. Herbert as a special guest.

Senator William Jenner

On October 15, 1954 the Constitution Day Dinner was held jointly with the D.A.R at the Netherland Plaza. United States Senator William E. Jenner of Indiana was the guest speaker; The title of his address was “Communists and their Collaborators.”

Major General Ulysses S. Grant III

On September 16, 1960 the Constitution Day Dinner was jointly held with the D.A.R at the Sheraton Gibson Roof Garden. The special guest speaker was Major General of the Army Ulysses S. Grant III, the grandson of President Ulysses S. Grant.

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Cincinnati SAR Compatriots Bring History Alive at Hamilton Garfield Middle School

Cincinnati SAR compatriots presented a full day of historical presentations to more than 700 students of Hamilton Garfield Middle School on Friday, September 15th. Hamilton Garfield history teacher Matt Wilson invited the Cincinnati chapter to help the school celebrate Constitution Day. The chapter presented to the 7th grade students in the morning and then again to the 8th grade students in the afternoon. Both sessions began with the compatriots posting the Colors and the National Anthem.

The students were then divided into groups of about twenty that rotated through seven educational stations where the compatriots made historical presentations. Ohio SAR President Don McGraw and Ohio National Trustee Jim Schaffer presented two stations for the Miller Historical Flag Collection. Cincinnati SAR President Jack Bredenfoerder presented a program on the Revolutionary War history of Ohio. Former Vice President General and Minuteman Paul Wilke presented an interactive program of Revolutionary War memorabilia. Compatriot Ed Bonniwell presented a program on the Battle of Yorktown. Compatriot Tom Hess presented a program on the Constitution and distributed copies of the pocket Constitution to the students. Former John Reily DAR Regent Valerie Wilke, with the help of Compatriot Ken Carpenter, presented a flag-folding demonstration. Also assisting at various stations where Compatriots Dan Schmitz, Jerry Knight and Miss Anna Wilke. This was truly a full day of patriotism!

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Patriot Fair – Mason, Ohio Contributed by Jim Shaffer, Past-President OHSAR

Members of the Cincinnati Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) were well-represented at the 2017 Patriot Fair, held on September 23rd at the Mason City Building. The all-day event was presented by the American Spirit Education Alliance. The weather cooperated with clear skies, although the heat index was somewhat oppressive. Mason is a city of approximately 30,700 in southwestern Warren County, Ohio, 22 miles from downtown Cincinnati.

Ohio Society SAR’s Cincinnati Chapter was one of many patriotic and historical organizations participating in this year’s fair. The Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was represented by the John Reily Chapter of Butler County and the Turtle Creek Chapter of Warren County. In addition, the Ohio Society Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) was represented by its Fort Hamilton Society of Butler County.

Some of the other organizations participating in the Patriot Fair were the American Heritage Girls 3124; the American Legion Post 194; representatives of the Boy Scouts of America; the Civil Air Patrol; the Department of Veteran Affairs; the Freedoms Foundation; the Mason Historical Society; the Mayflower Society; the Sons of the Union Veterans Civil War; and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. (Continued on next page)

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Ohio Society SAR State President Colonel (Ret.) Donald C. McGraw, Jr.,(left) also a member of the Cincinnati Chapter, presented the Chapter’s Captain Howard Miller Memorial Flag Collection at one of the Patriot Fair's 29 scheduled activities throughout the day. Presenters, most in period uniformor attire, visited with guests throughout the day, and included re-enactors of Abigail Adams; Daniel Boone; Benjamin Franklin; General Ulysses Grant; Abraham and Mary Lincoln; Dolly Madison; Jefferson Davis; General John J. Pershing; Thomas Jefferson; and many others.

The Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard of the Cincinnati Chapter was honored to present the National Colors. Included in the Color Guard were

Shaun P. Smith; Conner M. Smith; John H. Bredenfoerder (Cincinnati Chapter President); Kenneth Carpenter; and Anna Wilke (Ft. Hamilton Society C.A.R.). Following the presntation of the Colors, welcoming remarks were presented by BrianThomas, radio talk show host at WKRC 550. Colonel McGraw then presented a military tribute, where he spoke of the service of the U.S. Armed Forces throughout the history of our nation. During the presentation, he called event participants wearing the uniform of the period to the stage.

The mission of the American Spirit Education Alliance is to cultivate increased appreciation for, and awareness of, Colonial American history and the concepts, ideas, and principles that informed the framers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

CCSAR Joins Mason Heritage Festival Parade

On September 16, Compatriots Dan Schmitz, Jeff Hartman, Josh Hartman, Emma Hartman and President Bredenfoerder marched in the Mason Heritage Festival Parade to promote the Mason Patriot Fair that took place on Saturday, September 23rd in Mason, Ohio.

Photo by Denise Waterman.

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Naturalization Ceremonies September 8th and 14th

Former Vice-President General, Minuteman Paul M. Wilke; Valerie Wilke, DAR; Anna Wilke, DAR, CAR; and four Cincinnati SAR compatriots: President Jack Bredenfoerder, Ken Carpenter, Jerry Knight and Dan Schmitz welcomed 85 new U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony held at the Miami University Hamilton Campus on Sept 14th.

The Honorable Stephanie K. Bowman officiated. Also bringing greetings to the new citizens were Miami University President Gregory P. Crawford and Hamilton Mayor Pat Moeller.

Cincinnati SAR President Jack Bredenfoerder welcomed 70 new citizens at the September 8th naturalization ceremony held at the Southern Ohio US District Courthouse. The Honorable Beth A. Buchanan presided. President Bredenfoerder later presented Judge Buchanan with an Ohio Society challenge coin for her support of patriotism in our community.

-Jack BredenfoerderCCSAR President

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Saratoga Memorial (cont. from page 1)

On this day in history, September 19, 1777, the Battle of Freeman’s Farm became the first of the Battles of Saratoga which culminated in the surrender of British General John Burgoyne’s army on October 17. The battles were a major turning point in the American Revolution that encouraged France and Spain to join the war on the American side.

In 1777, the British began an effort to divide New England from the middle and southern colonies. The plan was to send General Burgoyne down Lake Champlain from Quebec; Brigadier General Barry St. Leger would cut across New York from the west; and General William Howe would come from New York City up the Hudson River. The three groups would meet at Albany.

General Burgoyne left Quebec in June and reached Saratoga by mid-September, but St. Leger’s force was stopped at Fort Stanwix and turned back by American General Benedict Arnold. British General Howe took the bulk of his forces to capture Philadelphia instead of going to meet Burgoyne, leaving Burgoyne isolated. Additionally, Burgoyne lost 1,000 men at the Battle of Bennington, cutting Burgoyne's forces even more. Burgoyne had trouble getting supplies and communications across the vast wilderness and most of his Native American allies abandoned him after the loss at Bennington.

The American army under General Horatio Gates had dug in at Bemis Heights, about ten miles south of Saratoga. On the morning of September 19, Burgoyne decided to attack. General Benedict Arnold understood that Burgoyne would attack the American left flank and ordered his men through the wilderness to meet him.

Colonel Daniel Morgan’s sharpshooters met the British near Loyalist John Freeman’s farm and the battle began. Morgan’s sharpshooters picked off nearly every British officer in the British vanguard, driving them back into the main British army. This action caused the British army to fire on their own returning men.

Fighting took place all day around the farm, with both sides variously winning or losing the battle. The battle finally went to the British when German Baron Friedrich Adolf Riedesel attacked the American right flank. Darkness began to fall and the Americans retreated to their defenses at Bemis Heights.

Burgoyne won the first of the Battles of Saratoga, although it cost him 600 men including most of his artillery soldiers, whom he could not afford to lose, . The Americans lost half that number. Following the Battle of Freeman’s Farm, Burgoyne was faced with a perplexing decision; should he continue the battle, or wait for reinforcements? He quickly sent word to General Henry Clinton in New York, who had been left in command there with a small force to guard the city after General Howe left for Philadelphia.

Clinton soon sent troops up the Hudson in an effort to distract Gates and hopefully pull him away from Burgoyne, but Clinton’s help came too late. Burgoyne went to battle again on October 7 and this time Gates’ army was victorious. Burgoyne was forced into retreat and surrendered his entire army on October 17th at Saratoga. (Continued on next page)

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A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader.

Samuel Adams

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The victory caused celebration throughout the colonies, which were especially despondent after the capture of Philadelphia in September. France and Spain joined the war officially upon seeing that the Americans could truly stand up against the British army. Their involvement forced Britain into a worldwide war that reduced British numbers in America and eventually led to the British defeat at Yorktown.

We in the Cincinnati SAR were given the unique honor of providing the Musket Salute at the event as well as posting the colors which included Morgan’s Flag, the Cincinnati SAR Flag and that of the 15th Massachusetts which participated at the battles. Two Cincinnati SAR members wore uniforms of the 15th Mass. Attending were Gregg Ballman, Bob Bowers, Chapter President Jack Bredenfoerder, Mike Gunn, Bradley Jarard, Shaun Smith and Ohio SAR Secretary Lee Wilkerson.

Wreaths were presented by Lee Wilkerson for the Ohio Society SAR, Jack Bredenfoerder for the Cincinnati Chap SAR and Mike Gunn for the Germany Society SAR.

Michael B. Gunn, Ph.D., Past President, Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

Plan to attend the

upcoming Annual Awards

Dinner on Saturday, Dec

9th at the Crowne Plaza in

Blue Ash

What a great way to cap

off a busy year for the

Cincinnati SAR!

More Details to come.

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The Cincinnati Patriot

September 2017

For the Good of the Order

Editor Jeff Hartman 3020 Shaker Road Franklin, OH 45005 [email protected]

2017 COMING CHAPTER EVENTS

Wed Oct 4th

Fri Oct 6th

Oct 7-8 Sat Oct 14th

CCSAR BOM Meeting 6 PM Dinner, 7 PM Meeting, Crown Plaza Naturalization 10 AM USDC Room 842 NSSAR Point Pleasant Battle Days CCSAR Fun Shoot, Spring Valley DNR Range

Tues Oct 24th

Fri Oct 27th

Oct 27-28 Wed Nov 1st

Fri Nov 3rd

Nov 3-4 Sat Nov 11th

Honor Flight, CVG Naturalization 10 AM Summit Country Day School, 2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati OHSSAR BOM Meeting, Toledo, OH CCSAR BOM Meeting 6 PM Dinner, 7 PM Meeting, Crown Plaza Naturalization 10 AM Deer Park High School 8351 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati Central District SAR Meeting, Parkersburg, WVVeteran’s Day Luncheon Noon, Crowne Plaza, Blue Ash, OH

Membership Any man of age eighteen (18) years or over, who is a lineal descendant of an ancestor who supported the war for American Independence is eligible for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. Men under eighteen (18) may join as junior members.

If you are interested in membership or need help with your application please do not hesitate to contact the Chapter Registrar, Franz B. Ott, II, at 513-384-7411. [email protected]

Facebook – Compatriots, when you viewour Facebook page, please hit LIKE on the articles that are posted, even if you do not LIKE the article.

When you LIKE a posting, it is now able to be read by all of your Facebook Friends. This will help spread the word and promote all of the activities that we participate in.

For More Information about the Cincinnati SAR, please visit our website at: CincinnatiSAR.org

Our Facebook page also has many more photos of the events that you see highlighted here.

https://www.facebook.com/cincinnati.sar/?fref=nf

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