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The Pennsylvania Minuteman News of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Uniforms of the Armies in the War of the
American Revolution, 1775-1783.
Lt. Charles M. Lefferts
First Pennsylvania Battalion, 1775 - 1776
Volume XL Fall 2015 Number 3
About The Cover
This regiment of infantry was under the command of Colonel John Bull from November 25, 1775, to January 22, 1776, when Colonel John Philip De Haas took com-mand. The first battalion, still under the command of Colonel De Haas, was the nucleus for the formation of the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment of the Pennsylvania
Line, Continental Army, October 25, 1776.
This battalion should not be confused with the battalion of Riflemen formed in June, 1775, under Colonel Wil-liam Thompson which was the 1st Regiment of the Con-tinental Line in 1776, and became January 1, 1777, the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line under Colonel Edward Hand. Their uniform was brown faced with green, for full dress, but hunting or rifle dress
for service.
The dress uniform of the 1st Pennsylvania Battalion was brown faced with buff, pewter buttons with "No. 1" stamped on them, waistcoat of swanskin or soft fine-twilled flannel, buff breeches, white yarn stockings with black garters, and black half-gaiters. Later they wore hunting shirts and long overalls of linen or deerskin for
service.
The dress uniforms of some of the companies of the 1st Battalion, 1775-1776, were brown faced with green, or blue faced with white, or whatever uniform coats they could procure, until 1779, when we find them all dressed in blue faced with red, as Washington ordered
for all the regiments of the Pennsylvania Line.
The drawing shows the dress of a sergeant of the 4th company (Capt. Josiah Harmer's), in 1776, and also the manner of carrying the musket. Sergeants when on duty or parades, always held their muskets at the "advance," when the men were at the "shoulder" or "support." In dress, they were at first distinguished from the men by a small red cloth or worsted epaulet, as well as by the finer cloth of their uniforms. This epaulet was worn on the right shoulder. Later they wore two white shoulder knots, and a red worsted sash. They also carried a short saber in addition to the musket and bayonet. [Editor's Note: Lieutenant Lefferts based this drawing on a descrip-tion of two deserters from Capt. Harmer's company, who wore brown faced with buff. That combination may have been worn by that particu-lar company, but a study of a larger number of descriptions (see post) shows that brown faced with green was the recognized uniform of the 1st Pennsylvania Battalion.]
[REFERENCES: Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution, Battal-ions and Line, vol. 1; Thacher's Military Journal (Boston, 1823), p. 38, under August, 1775; "Memoirs of Brigadier-General John Lacey," in Pennsylvania Magazine, XXV, 192; Pennsylvania Evening Post, March 18, 1777, printed post; General Order of July 23, 1775, printed in Force's American Archives, 4th series, II, 1738; General Order of May 14, 1782, printed in Whiting's Revolutionary Orders, p. 201.]
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Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
President’s Remarks
Joe McMullen, PASSAR President
The first Quarterly meeting of this administration is completed with many accomplishments. Thank you to Tiadaghton Chapter for hosting the meeting. We adopted bylaw changes to reflect the change in national dues and increasing our state dues accordingly. With the death of Chancellor Henry P. Hoffstot Jr., FP William J. McKim, Esq was elected to fill the vacancy of Chancellor and appointed to chair the Legislation & Resolutions Committee. A donation was made to the NASSAR Library Endowment Fund in the memory of Henry P. Hoffstot Jr. and Arnold Emerson.
I attended the Mid- Atlantic meeting held August 7 & 8 in Middlesex, NJ. President General Thomas E. Lawrence, Recording Secretary General J. Michael Tomme Sr, Treasurer General Larry T. Guzy and Warren M. Alter Candidate for Treasurer General 2016-2017 were in attendance. The Mid- Atlantic States endorsed Compatriot Alter’s
candidacy.
It is sad to report the death of FP Major General Donald J. Tressler. Service was held August 27th at Grace Lutheran Church State College, PA.
This year the Philadelphia Continental Chapter and the Southeast District Chapters DAR combined again for their annual Constitution Day Luncheon. That evening following the luncheon was the second annual DAR/SAR/CAR Constitution Debutante Ball.
It is wonderful for our organizations to join together for special events. This year’s Debutante Ball was very special as we hosted the National President’s of all
three organizations. SAR President General Thomas E. Lawrence, NSDAR President General Lynn Forney Young, C.A.R. Senior President Billie Spence and C.A.R. President Erin Jackson were all in attendance. What a wonderful evening for all our organizations. This was President General Lawrence’s
official visit to Pennsylvania.
Finally as your chapters are planning your meetings and events for the coming year don’t
forget to send an invitation. I will try to visit as many chapters as possible. See you at the November Quarterly Meeting November 6 & 7th in King of Prussia hosted by the Philadelphia Continental Chapter.
Your Humble Servant
Joe McMullen
Joe McMullen PASSAR State President
Joe McMullen, PASSAR President
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PASSAR Mourns a Compatriot’s Patriot Major General Donald James Tressler, USAF (Ret)
(1932 – 2015) Donald James Tressler, 82, of State College, died Sunday, August 23, 2015, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born December 1, 1932 in State College, he was the son of the late Wilbur Carl “Spike” and Margaret
Theresa Mitchell Tressler. He married Marcile Althea Fisher on June 17, 1956, who survives at home. He is survived by his brother, Robert L. Tressler and his wife Jean of New Holland; and brother in law Barry Fisher (Patti) of State College and the following nieces and nephews: Peggy Zentner (Charles) of Venice, FL.; David Zentner (Pamela) of State College; Michael Zentner (Courtney) of Boston MA; Joshua Zentner (Jessica) and their children Joshua Thomas and Julia Marie of Cornwall, PA.; Donna Loesch of State College; Amy Burkholder (Bradley) of Reinholds, PA.; Robert Tressler II (Lori) and their children Stephanie, Robert III, and Alissa of Bristol, PA; James Tressler (Kelly) and son Benjamin of Reamstown, PA. Don is also survived by a long time special family Muchen Lee, husband Joe Verica, and their daughters Maria and LeAnn Verica. He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley L. Loesch. Don was a 1951 graduate of State College High School. He received his Bachelor’s in Accounting
from Penn State University in 1960. Don served in both the United States Army and Air Force graduating from Officer Candidate School 3rd Battalion 11th Infantry Regiment in 1954. He was also a graduate of The Air War College and retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Major General in June of 1984. In 1993, he was inducted into the OCS Hall of Fame. He was the recipient of numerous accommodations and medals for his military service.
After being hired in 1962, Don served as Bursar of Penn State University until retiring in 1989 after 27 years of service. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church for over 60 years and the Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge No.700 for 58 years. Don was also a member of The PA. Society Sons of the American Revolution where he recently served as a Centre Co. Chapter President as well as the State President in 1995. Don was also
a member of Rotary International Club of State College for 60 years where he served as a past President of the State College Evening Club as well as a past District Governor. Don enjoyed spending time with his wife and family at their farm in Spring Mills. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College. Visitation will also be held at Grace Lutheran Church, Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 10-11am. Funeral service will follow with the Reverend Scott Schul officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hall cemetery. A luncheon will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Harkens Hall following the gravesite service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK. 73123 or Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner St., State College, PA 16801. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com. (Source: Center Daily Times: August 25, 2015)
“...It is a proud privilege to be a soldier – a good soldier … [with] discipline, self-respect, pride in his unit and his country, a high sense of duty and obligation to comrades and to his superiors, and a self-confidence born of demonstrated ability.”
― George S. Patton Jr.
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Fort Jackson Chapter
Gathering Honors Betsy Ross
Courtesy Photo By Gary Timmons
Fort Jackson Chapter who gathered on the steps of the Greene County Court House for a Flag Day ceremony where the Betsy Ross Flag was hoisted for the day. A local American Legion Post offered a rifle salute as well
“The times that tried men's souls are over-and the greatest and completest revolution the world ever knew, gloriously and happily accomplished. “ Thomas Paine, April 19, 1783
Passing of a Titan Compatriot Henry Phipps Hoffstot Jr, PASSAR Chancellor (1917 – 2015)
Excerpts/Photo from Jason Cato of the Pittsburgh Tribune, July 1, 2015
The PASSAR took notice that Chancellor Compatriot Henry Hoffstot Jr. died Monday, June 29, 2015. He was 98. Mr. Hoffstot Jr. was passionate about his roots and his commitment to the preservation of his home and community. After becoming a compatriot of the Sons of the American Revolution and subsequently becoming involved with the PASSAR as Chancellor, fellow compatriots spoke fondly of his famed trips in his Rolls Royce. Mr. Hoffstot Jr. went to Harvard and joined the Pittsburgh law firm of Reed Smith. Soon after, he was drafted into the Army. He joined the 44th Infantry Division and entered the Army Specialized Training Program. He learned German and was assigned to the Counter Intelligence Corps.
In 1945, his unit took the surrender of famed German rocket scientist and missile commander Wernher von Braun, who later would become father of the American Saturn V rocket that launched U.S. astronauts to the moon. Mr. Hoffstot married Barbara Drew, the daughter of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court chief justice and a Pittsburgh steel heiress. They were married for 46 years before she died in 1994. The couple had two children:
daughter, Thayer Hoffstot Unterman, 64, of Gordonsville, Va., and son, H. Phipps Hoffstot III, 58, of Ligonier. “He really was a remarkable person,” Hoffstot III
said about his father. Compatriot William J. McKim, Esq. was recently elected to fulfill the vacancy left by the passing of Hoffstot.
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Wreaths Across America Campaign Photo Courtesy Gary Timmons, George Washington Chapter
Over the last several years, the Sons of the American Revolution and the Pennsylvania Society have become strong partners with the Wreaths Across America campaign. Wreaths Across America’s mission is to REMEMBER the fallen – HONOR those who serve and TEACH our children the value of freedom. Wreaths Across America was started in 1992 by Morrill Worcester of the Worcester Wreath Company, a family owned business located in Harrington, Maine. Forced with a large overstock of fresh-cut balsam wreaths that year, Worcester decided to donate 5,000 of them to be placed on the graves in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. That tradition has continued each year since, until a picture of the wreaths project hit the internet and spread to other National cemeteries. In all, last year, about 400,000 wreaths were placed simultaneously at more than 800 cemeteries across the country including 25 overseas. There are several cemeteries that take part in Pennsylvania. Wreath sponsorships are $15.00 each and anyone wishing to sponsor a wreath or who would like more information should contact Floyd Turner (610)406-3933 in the East and Gary Timmons (304)242-8759 in the West. In life they served their country and now is a chance for us to honor them.
G.W. Chapter Celebrates Compatriot’s on 100th Birthday Photo Courtesy by Gary Timmons, George Washington Chapter
The George Washington Chapter meeting recently held at Meadowcroft Museum of Rural History in Avella, PA. During the meeting, we recognized Gene Painter on his 100th birthday. All in attendance sang Happy Birthday.
During the meeting Past PASSAR state President Ernie Sutton presented Gene with a certificate recognizing his 100th birthday and the chapter presented him with a 30 year pin and certificate. L-R Ernie, Gene, GW Chapter President Larry Ridgway.
Past PASSAR President Ernie Sutton, Gene Painter and Nat Roe.
To learn more about the George Washington Chapter on your smartphone, you can scan the QRC Code to the right or visit their website:
https://georgewashingtonchapter.wordpress.com/
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Geo. Washington Chapter Dedicate Grave Marker
Honor Guard from G.W., General Anthony Wayne and Ebenezer Provide Ceremonial Duties.
Photo and Article by: Gary Timmons, George Washington Chapter
As the years pass so does the opportunity to find and recognize Patriots who have gone missing. Such was the case in Canonsburg, PA when the George Washington Chapter honored with Grave Dedication for Patriot John Thomas McCall where a new headstone was
laid at the Oak Spring Cemetery located in Canonsburg, PA. The ceremony included the Color Guard from Gen. Anthony Wayne, George. Washington and Ebenezer Zane. Photos are from that ceremony.
Photos: (top right) Grave Markers (bottom left) picture of Honor Guards from George Washington, General Anthony Wayne and Ebenezer Zane Chapters.
Celebrating the Whiskey Rebellion
In 1794, an uprising that afforded the new U.S. government its first opportunity to establish federal authority by military means within state boundaries, as officials moved into western Pennsylvania to quell an uprising of settlers rebelling against the liquor tax. Alexander Hamilton, secretary of the Treasury, had proposed the excise (enacted by Congress in 1791, the first national internal revenue tax) to raise money for the national debt and to assert the power of the national government. Small farmers of the backcountry distilled (and consumed) whiskey, which was easier to transport and sell than the grain that was its source. It was an informal currency, a means of livelihood, and an enlivener of a harsh existence. The distillers resisted the tax by attacking (often tarring and feathering) federal revenue officers who attempted to collect it. George Washington Chapter had an SAR info table set up at the
Whiskey Rebellion held in Washington PA. Is the Pennsylvania contingent that took part in the Fort Laurens Memorial ceremony held near Bolivar, Ohio. Fort Laurens in the only Revolutionary War fort in the state of Ohio. There is a Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier and wreaths were placed during the ceremony.
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Youth Contests and Scholarships
Below is a list of Youth Contests approved by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. You will be able to see who is the contact for each as well as who is eligible and where to find the rules and contest. Share this with your Chapter as well as your family and friends.
Contest/Scholarship For more information: PASSAR Contact: Americanism School Poster Contest: Open to Grades 3rd, 4th & 5th.
http://www.sar.org/Youth/Americanism_Poster_Contest
George M. Clarke, Chairman 43 Louella Court Wayne, PA 19087-3527 610-687-8111 [email protected]
Americanism School Brochure Contest: Open to Grades 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th
http://www.sar.org/Youth/Brochure George M. Clarke, Chairman 43 Louella Court Wayne, PA 19087-3527 610-687-8111 [email protected]
George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest: Open to Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th
http://www.sar.org/Youth/Knight_Essay William E. Harry, Chairman 595 ½ State Street Meadville, PA 16335-2272 814-651-1996 [email protected]
The Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest: Open to Grades 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th
http://www.sar.org/Youth/Oration_Contest Joe McMullen, PASSAR President
9 Timberline Drive Quarryville, PA 17566-9215 717-786-8060 [email protected]
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship
http://www.sar.org/Youth/Eagle_Scout Ernest L. Sutton, Chairman 5618 Summit Court Export, PA 15632-9275 412-897-3405 [email protected]
ROTC/JROTC Recognition Program
http://www.sar.org/Youth/ROTC-JROTC Ray Prusia, Chairman 15063 Limber Road Meadville, PA 16335-6390 814-807-1022 prusia @reagon.com
US Navy Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) Recognition Program
http://www.sar.org/Youth/ROTC-JRTOC/Sea_Cadet
Ray Prusia, Chairman 15063 Limber Road Meadville, PA 16335-6390 814-807-1022 prusia @reagon.com
Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award
http://www.sar.org/Youth/History_Teacher_Award
Joe McMullen, PASSAR President
9 Timberline Drive Quarryville, PA 17566-9215 717-786-8060 [email protected]
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Pennsylvania Society Becomes Pace Setter
SAR Congress Awards (Winning Over 30 Awards and Banners)
ennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and its chapters were recognized for
outstanding progress and activities when compared to other State Society and Chapters across the United States. Beside is a Graph show where the growth was made citing some of the chapters who made this recognition possible. FP Eric Troutman and Current President Joe McMullen were among those who attended the Congress and accepted awards on behalf of the Society and Chapters. Some cited awards was the recent push for the Patriot Biographies for which Pennsylvania lead the list of societies who submitted the most patriots. The Patriot Biographies Contest was such a success that it has been extended into 2016 with new opportunities to be recognized again.
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2015 SAR Pennsylvania Score Card
Pennsylvania Society 2014 SAR President General/PASSARPresident Chapter Activities Cup Contest Score Small (1-80)None Large (81+) 64.64 2014 SAR Chapter Activities FlagStreamer Contest PASSAR Total ScorePennsylvania Society 2014 SAR President General/PASSARPresident Chapter Activities Cup Contest Score Small (1-80)None Large (81+) 64.64 2014 SAR Chapter Activities FlagStreamer Contest PG CupPennsylvania Society 2014 SAR President General/PASSARPresident Chapter Activities Cup Contest Score Small (1-80)None Large (81+) 64.64 2014 SAR Chapter Activities FlagStreamer Contest PG ActivitiesPennsylvania Society 2014 SAR President General/PASSARPresident Chapter Activities Cup Contest Score Small (1-80)None Large (81+) 64.64 2014 SAR Chapter Activities FlagStreamer Contest Liberty Bell Americanism
“It is Favorable to liberty. Freedom can exist only in the society of knowledge. Without learning,
men are incapable of knowing their rights, and where learning is confined to a few people, liberty can be neither equal nor universal.” – Benjamin Rush, Essay - 1786
Gen A. St. Clair awards Watson Lupher 25 years of active service.
Gen.A. St. Clair members attend annual picnic in Hannahtown, Location of First Ct. Westmoreland County. Photo: Watson Lupher
Grave Marker Dedication by
Maclay Chapter with
family members of
Henry Yoxtheimer in Sunbury, PA
SAR General A. St. Clair and DAR Bellefonte celebrates with annual Flag Day Picnic
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William Maclay Chapter
Adds To Membership during Chapter Meeting
By Fred W L. Whitenight, Secretary
illiam Maclay Chapter Sons on the
American Revolution met on
August 19 at Massers Wayside Inn Rt.61 Weigh Scales. Vice. President
Terence Gill gave prayer, following the welcome President Luther Black opened the meeting with the pledge to the American Flag followed by the pledge
to the S. A. R. . The members in attendance were Terence Gill Vice-President, Fred L. Whitenight Secretary-Treasurer, new members Scott Wilson Jr, Scott Wilson Sr, Donald R. Wilson, Steven Donald Wilson and Donald Wilson. New junior members are Noah Daskam Wilson and
Anderson Boone Evans. President Luther J. Black and Past State President Eric Troutman. President Luther Black presented Anderson Evans with the 3k/125-year medal. Past President Eric Troutman presented the Marshal E. Glignian Award to Fred Whitenight. The minutes of the last meeting was approved as read. The treasurer's report was approved. Awards presented since the last meeting
were: April 12 The Eagle Scout Award to Dillon Kerstetter, June 2, Maclay American History Award to Aaron Schaffer-Neitz and June 3 Bronze ROTC Medal to Cadet Zachary Croce. The meeting closed with the S.A.R. Recessional.
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PHOTO COURTESY: PRESS-ENTERPRISE/Jimmy May: SONS OF THE REVOLUTION WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Posing at the Sons of the Revolution William McClay Chapter meeting Wednesday evening at Wayside Inn near Shamokin, from left, are Terence Gill, vice president; Fred L. Whitenight, secretary treasurer; Scott A. Wilson Jr., new member; Scott A. Wilson Sr., new member; Noah Daskam Wilson, new junior member; Anderson Evans, new junior member; Luther Black, president; Eric Troutman, past state president; Donald R. Wilson, new member; Steven Donald Wilson, new member; and Donald Wilson, new member.
“Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.”
Attributed to Patrick Henry, 1775 http://alphahistory.com/americanrevolution/american-evolution-quotations/#sthash.d7oIyT7F.dpuf
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Erie SAR Chapter Welcomes New
United States Citizens
By Lance Barclay, President Erie Chapter
In July, the Erie Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution were among dignitaries to welcome immigrants who have become citizens from around the globe. Quarterly, the Federal Courthouse in Erie, PA welcomes new citizens from about 11 countries. Many of them came to the US as refugees. Not wanting to become a citizen with no country and offering the best possible opportunity for personal responsibility, a better life and commitment to the values that Americans hold dear, President Lance Barclay
Photo courtesy Erie Chapter President Lance Barclay (C) and congratulates former Bosnian refugees Rosa Ristic (L) and Fehim Krso (R) on their newly acquired U.S. citizenship. Each quarter between 50 and 100 new citizens, become naturalized at the federal courthouse in Erie. The Erie Chapter participates in the ceremony, welcoming them to American citizenship on behalf of the SAR.
Welcomed the new citizens and was honored with a request by a few of the New Class with a photo opportunity. New American citizens not only give up their allegiance to their birth Country, but must
also pass a US Citizen test that includes being able to speak, read and write American English before being able to apply for citizenship. These Duties often fall to Mr. Greg Sessler, Esq. who is the chapters Immigration Chair.
Flowers in the Forest (1987 – 2015)
Son of Compatriot Robert Caldwell Hicks
It is with a heavy heart that we offer our condolences to Compatriot Robert Caldwell Hicks of the Philadelphia Continental Chapters whose son, Nathan, 27, passed on from Heart Failure. Nathan was born on November 6, 1987 and passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Nathan was a resident of Souderton, Pennsylvania at the time of his passing.
Born November 6, 1987 in Sellersville, he was the son of Robert and Deborah (Tate) Hicks of Souderton.
Nate was a 2006 graduate of Souderton High School. Following high school, he attended James Madison University of Harrisonburg, VA and completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Nate recently received a Master’s Degree in Finance from Saint Joseph’s University.
His hobbies included fishing and boating, riding his ATV, and being outdoors. Nathan was a large supporter of organ donation; he educated and encourage to become organ donors. In additional to his parents, surviving are his Maternal Grandparents, Caro and Gail Tate of Sellersville; paternal grandmother, Geraldine Hicks of Telford; Uncles, David Hicks, and Robert Tate; Aunt Michelle Tate; and a host of cousins, extended relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Hicks.
Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, 701 Derstine Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446 until the Funeral Service at 11:00am. Burial will be private.
For those desiring, contributions may be made in Nathan's name to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19123.
“Men must be ready, they must pride themselves and be happy to sacrifice their private pleasures, passions and interests, nay, their private friendships and dearest connections, when they stand in competition with the rights of society.” –
John Adams: Aril 16, 1776
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Dues for 2016
PASSAR 1st. VP/Treasurer Submits Notice
irst, let me say thank you for all your helpful comments regarding our Dues Collection Program for 2015. Our 2016 program will start on October 01, 2015. All members will receive a dues letter from our State Secretary,
providing the choice to pay your dues electronically or by check. Your membership card will be either mailed to you, or given to you at your Chapter meeting. Each Chapter Secretary or Treasurer will have complete computer access to 2016 membership data for your Chapter only. This will enable those Chapter officers to view current paid and non-paid members on a timely basis and monitor any issues that may arise. Please remember NATIONAL DUES HAVE BEEN INCREASED TO $35.00. Other dues amounts remain the same as in 2015 unless the local Chapter has made a change. Additionally, there have been administrative computer updates made which will enable the State Secretary and Treasurer to focus on issues that may occur, and work directly with Chapter officers to solve problems. We look forward to a great Pennsylvania Society Year. Fraternally, Donald E. Mengle PASSAR Treasurer PASSAR 1st Vice President PASSAR Finance Committee
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The Pennsylvania Minuteman Has New Editor
As of August 1, 2015 and after a dozen years as Editor, Craig Weaver, step down to pursue other interests within the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and local chapter affairs. Mr. William E. Harry of the Erie Chapter has agreed to assume these new duties. Harry has had previous experience as World-wide Editor of the Clan MacNaughton and Editor of the Student Personnel Professionals at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
Harry, is a veteran of the United States Navy as a Cryptographer and has his degree in Political Science/International Relations. He also served within the Pennsylvania National Guard as a Intelligence Analyst.
Bill and his wife, Denise reside in Meadville, Pennsylvania and have two adult children, Nathan and Emily.
Bill Also serves as the Erie Chapter Chaplain and the PASSAR Knights Essay Chairman.
William E. Harry
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Don E. Mengle
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Tiadaghton Chapter hosts BOM Meeting in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
By William E. Harry, Editor, The Pennsylvania Minuteman Newsletter
The Tiadaghton Chapter hosted a first rate destination for the PASSAR BOM summer meeting and prominently provided superb services through the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. A hotel that bills itself as a revival of the 1930’s where elegance and refinement was the standard by which other hotels would be rated. Over the years, Genetti Hotel, formally known as the Lycoming Hotel, has been the site of many venues for the civic, social, business, and political organizations within the region, as well as for state and national organizations. The PASSAR BOM Meeting, which was well managed and facilitated by Joseph McMullen, PASSAR President, provided a backdrop for many report and agenda items on the nearly 86 page Report. Most noted was the approximate 30 awards and
recognitions received by PASSAR at the National SAR Congress. Tiadaghton Chapter closed the venue with Mr. Christopher Pearl, Assistant Professor from Lycoming College (www.lycoming.edu), on the Colonial History in Pennsylvania and the impact of Religious Groups impact within the Commonwealth. Professor Pearl’s interests centered on the political, religious, social and legal history of America to 1877 and often addresses salient questions related
to local governance, British imperial politics, and Commonwealth’s formation during the American Revolution.
Pearl, a noted Historian has extensively been published in Academic, Professional and mainstream journals and publications. Some of his writings include, “Pulpits of Revolution: Presbyterian Political Thought in the Era of the American Revolution”, "Our God and Our Guns”: Religion and Politics on the
Revolutionary Frontier”, “The Making of the Trans-Appalachian West: Society, Culture, and Peoples, 1754-1832” and "Such a Spirit of Innovation": The American Revolution and the Creation of States”, to name a few. Mr. Pearl is currently working on a book project on
the American Revolution entitled, Forged in Crisis: The American Revolution and the Rise of a Commonwealth, 1740-1790. His work reflects that the revolution in Pennsylvania rooted in long existing structural problems in the empire, had fundamentally altered governing mechanisms of the Commonwealth while at the same time giving expression to a political ideology emphasizing the “public welfare.” Combining, these two revolutionary developments provided the basis of a powerful regulatory state that would affect the everyday lives of citizens well into the nineteenth century. (source: Lycoming College Biographies, www.lycoming.edu).
PASSAR FEES & DUES
NEW APPLICANT National Society .............................. $ 80.00 First calendar years dues, NSSAR .. 35.00 Pennsylvania Society ...................... 25.00 +First calendar years dues, PASSAR .. 24.00 Transfer from CAR under age 22 First Calendar Years Dues, NSSAR 35.00 First Calendar Years Dues, PASSAR. 24.00
ANNUAL DUES National Society .............................. 35.00 Junior Member……………………… 5.00 Pennsylvania Society .................... ........................................................ 24.00* Chapter............................................ fees vary Family Application (2nd + additional applications
on the same line) National Society .............................. 35.00 +First calendar Years dues, NSSAR. 35.00 Pennsylvania Society ...................... 12.50 +First calendar years dues, PASSAR 24.00
REINSTATEMENT Current years dues ($54.00) ............ +10.00
TRANSFER AND REINSTATEMENT Current years dues ($54.00) + chapter dues +
$10.00 for copy of application
SUPPLEMENTAL National Society………………………….. 60.00 Pennsylvania Society…………………… 10.00
DUEL MEMBERSHIPS PA. Society dues ($24.00) + $10.00 for applica-
tion. Note: Chapter fees must be added to all
above categories.
LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Life Memberships are available for the National,
State & Chapter levels. The exact cost is based
on your age. Contact your chapter Secretary/
Treasurer for costs and Information.
Eric H. Troutman, Registrar
*. A $3 assessment was added from 2015 - 2021
to offset the cost of hosting a Pennsylvania An-
nual Conference.
Jared S. Puchinio PC Nathan G. Puchinio PC
William L. Lehman PC Charles H. Brown SC
Robert W. Merryman GW John R. Frazier, II PC
Edward G. Kresge VF Howard C. Price NE
Thomas W. Famiglietti JH Ray S. Helsel PC
Christopher M. Helsel PC Zachary J. Helsel PC
Jesse A. Helsel, Jr. PC Jesse A. Helsel, Sr. PC
Donald R. Holt, Jr. PC Vernon S. Bennett CE
Tedd A. Welsh SC Thomas F. Vernon GW
Michale D.C. Merryman GW Robert E. Samuelson PC
Ronald G. Weyer JH Philip D. W Flaherty PB
Stuart E. Foutz HF Eric H. Troutman JH
Raymond H. Longacre JH Larry A Magdy JH
Gerald C. Peppel JH Charles H. Seibert JH
Eric M. Kelso CC William W. Kelso CC
Warren M. Alter AL John A. Folk CO
James D. White GW Gary L. Harbough ER
Leighton P. Everhart, Jr PC Marice J. Coyle, IV PC
Donald R. Wilson WM Scott A. Wilson, Sr. WM
Scott A. Wilson, Jr. WM Donald R. Wilson WM
Noah D. Wilson WM Steven D. Wilson WM
Steven R. Wilson WM Alexander I. Aboud PC
Michael R. Aboud PC Nicholas M. Aboud PC
Gary J. Feiglstok PC Paul J. Huchko PB
Michael D.C. Merryman GW Russell L. Mills CC
John M. Dougherty, V JH Robert N. Mertz VF
Joseph W. Butjkiewicz NL Craig T. Standen PC
Hunter C. Standen JH Daniel H. Pitman PC
Grayson D. Pitman PC Liam F. Pitman PC
Conner C. Diminick JH Stephen B. Corson JH
Briton C.P. Corson JH Jared A. Little PC
Zachary D. Little PC Jeffrey J. Blanchek PC
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In This Issue… Page 1 (Cover) Uniforms of the Armies
in the war of the American Revolution
Page 9 PASSAR Pacesetter at NSSAR Congress PASSAR Score Card Photos: Chapters Activity
Page 2 Backstory of the Cover Statement of Publication
Page 10 William McClay adds to Membership
Page 3 PASSAR President’s Remarks
Page 11 Flowers in the Forrest: Nathan Hicks Erie SAR Welcomes New US Citizens
Page 4 PASSAR Mourns a Compatriot’s
Patriot: Maj. Gen. D. Tressler, USAF (Retired)
Page 12 PASSAR 1st VP/Treasurer Announces 2016 Dues Process
New Newsletter Editor Page 5 Fort Jackson Chapter: Honoring
Betsy Ross Passing of Titan: Henry Phipps
Hoffstot, Jr. (PASSAR Chancellor)
Page 13 Tiadaghton Chapter Hosts Summer PASSAR BOM in Williamsport, PA
Page 6 G.W. Chapter: Wreaths Across America
G.W. Chapter Celebrates Compatriot Centurion
Page 14 Philadelphia Continental Chapter Notification of November 5-6, 2015 BOM Meeting, Valley Forge (Itinerary and Registration Form
Page 7 G.W. Chapter Dedication: Grave Marker
G.W. Celebrating “Whiskey
Rebellion”
Page 15 PASSAR Fees and Dues Notification Welcoming New Members – Class of Summer
2015
Page 8 Youth Contests and Scholarships Page 16 In this Issue… NSSAR Dues Increase Notification
The Pennsylvania Minuteman Newsletter
Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution 966 Kennett Way
West Chester, PA 19380-5723
NATIONAL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES
FEE INCREASES
During the recent SAR Congress Conference, the 2015 Congress voted to increase dues from $30 to $35 for 2016.
Shared by Larry T. Guzy, Treasurer General, “This means 2016 dues are $35. Thus when submitting 2016 dues, they need to reflect the increase.”
This is for regular members. Junior member dues remain at $5 and all other fees remain the same except for Memorial.
The cost for Memorial applications will increase from $380 to $430 because under Bylaw 1, Section 6 (1) that amount is the application fee ($80, no change) plus 10 times the dues.
New Life Member dues will be published soon. The procedures followed by National Staff are not changed from prior years in receipt, or registering of new applications.
