  
From Our Meetings:
May 10, 2012
The speaker for the David Benton SAR meeting was Dr. Larry Sunbury, a retired local veternarian who told of some of his experiences down through the years. Dr. Sunbury also received the Bronze Good Citizen Medal for his many contributions to the community
Also at this meeting, in the photo above, Registrar and Genealogist Ed Hitchcock presents a Membership Certificate to Allen Dillman who is now a member of the David Benton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
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April 12, 2012
The speaker for the David Benton SAR meeting was compatriot Bill Day, a member of the Jackson County History organization. He spoke to us and showed us plans of the new genealogy building built on the history property in Brownstown. After the meeting he opened the newly completed genealogy library and took us on a tour of the building. It was quite impressive.
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March 8, 2012
The speaker for the David Benton SAR meeting was DAR Joseph Hart President Jane Johnson who spoke on the history, structure and programs of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Above Secretary John Sheets presents Medora Marshall Steve Ingle with the Outstanding Law Enforcement Award for his helping John Sheets in a time of distress and need.
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February 9, 2012
The speaker for the David Benton SAR meeting was Pastor Ron Cox of the First Pentecostal Church in Brownstown. Ron Cox is also an EMT for Jackson County EMS and he (above) receives an award for his accomplishments in that role.
Above the officers of the David Benton Chapter for 2012 are installed by Compatriot Ed Hitchcock of Bloomington.
Above Jerry Brown presents the Heroism Award to Indian State Trooper for his assistance to a small girl at the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.
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January 12, 2012
Above, the speaker for the meeting was Compatriot Rex Legler II who displayed guns and long rifles for the Revolutionary War period and explained the differences in them and also how they were used in the battles. Rex is also the current Vice-President of the Central District of the SAR and Treasurer of the Daniel Guthrie Chapter SAR.
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December 8, 2011
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In the photo are the evenings speaker Rev. Sam Allman and wife Brenda, and Sam was speaker to kick off the Louisville Veteran's Hospital Christmas Gift Drive. Sam is the Pastor of the Full Gospel Apostolic Tabernacle in Brownstown.The church continues to be one of the largest donors.
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November 10, 2011
Above Ryan Hackman of Rose Acres accepts the Flag Certificate for displaying the U. S. Flag from President Jerry Brown. The speaker for the David Benton SAR meeting was President Jerry Brown who gave trivia questions to the group about the Revolutionary War.
Above Davis Benton President Jerry Brown presents Luke Nolting with Outstanding 4-H Award for his accomplishments in 4-H and in community service.
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October 13, 2011
The speaker for the David Benton SAR meeting was Compatriot Ed Cozart who told of David Wooster 1711 - 1777) an American general who served in the French and Indian War and in the American Revolutionary War. He died of wounds sustained during the Battle of Ridgefield, Connecticut. Cities, schools, and public places including Wooster, Indiana, were named after him. He has been called "a largely forgotten hero of the Revolution.He told of the life of Wooster who served in the Rev. War.
Above Davis Benton President Jerry Brown presents Toby Pauley with the Heroism Award for his work at the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.
Above Jerry Brown presents the Heroism Award to Indian State Trooper for his assistance to a small girl at the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.
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September 8, 2011
The speaker for the David Benton SAR meeting was Jackson County historian Dick Rumph who spoke on U.S.History and the impact on our state. Below Dick is with David Benton President Jerry Brown.
Also at this meeting, Indiana SAR President David Betzner (right), former state President Jack Carmichael (center) and his cousin Jim Harvey (left below).
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August 11, 2011
July 14, 2011
The David Benton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution met at the Brownstown Dairy Queen July 19th and the speaker was David Benton President Jerry Brown who told the story on why the Revolutionay War Patriots really fought in the revolution. It was not what most text books attempt to teach. It was not totally their patriotic duty but, the fact they expected to receive pay or land for their service. Also, the full size flags (American and SAR) and their bases (given by Jerry Brown and James Harvey) were dedicated to the David Benton Chapter's use. The next meeting is August 11th.
June 9, 2011
The David Benton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution met at the Brownstown Dairy Queen June 9th and the speaker was District 3 Director Edward Hitchcock who told about his ancestor Daniel Guthrie and what he did the the American Revolution. Our next meeting is July 14th.
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Please view our Benton Dispatch link to see more of our chapters activities, thank you.
June 20,2009
Here is a picture from the grave marking, the David Benton chapter SAE, the Daniel Guthrie Chapter SAR the Genral Charles Scott Chapter DAR and Richard Lord Jones Society CAR plus the Indiana State Sons Of The American Revolution color Guard took part. There were between 60-70 people in attendance. The picture is of the 20 people who were related to Jacob Young in attendance. |
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| About the SAR |
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| The objects of the Sons of the American
Revolution are to perpetuate the memory of the people and events of
the American Revolution, to maintain the institutions of American
Freedom, and to promote fellowship among the descendants of
Revolutionary War Patriots.
Some of the notable activities of the Sons of the American
Revolution include:
- Arrange with local high schools for their participation in the
Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest.
- Arrange with local high school authorities for participation
by students who are in their junior or Senior year in the George
S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest.
- Place and dedicate SAR bonze markers at the graves of members
and/or Revolutionary War verterans.
- Furnish capable and interesting speakers to schools,
organizations, public meetings, and other similar events and
gatherings.
- Sponsor or participate in celebrations of historic events and
national holidays.
Our chapter conducts many more
activities than these listed, but this list has been kept short for
sake of brevity. |
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| Membership Qualifications |
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Any male shall be eligible for
membership in the Society who, is a citizen of good repute in the
community, is the lineal descendant of an ancestor who was at all
times unfailing in loyalty to, and rendered active service in the
cause of American Independence either as an officer, soldier,
seaman, marine, militiamen or minuteman, in the armed forces of the
Continental Congress, or those of any one of the several Colonies or
States, as a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a member
of a Committee of Safety or Correspondence, as a member of any
Continental, Provincial, or Colonial Congress or Legislature, as a
foreign national of, but not limited to, France, Poland, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland or Germany who came to North America and
rendered service in the cause of American Independence or as a
recognized patriot who performed actual service by overt acts of
resistance to the authority of Great Britain, provided, however,
that no person advocating the overthrow of the Government of the
United States by use of force or violence shall be eligible for
membership in the Society.
If you are interested in the activities of our Chapter, or believe that you may be eligibile to join please contact one of our Chapter contacts or write us:
James Harvey, David Benton Chapter, SAR
We will gladly answer any questions you have or assist you in becoming a member of the SAR.
OUR CHAPTER MEETING:
Our next meeting March 8,2012
On the Second Thursday of each month
at 6:00 PM at the Dairy Queen
U.S. Hwy 50 in Brownstown, Indiana
The Sons of the American Revolution is a non-profit, United States
501(c)3, corporation devoted to historical and educational preservation
of
American revolutionary heritage. As a patriotic lineage society, the
organization is comprised of the male descendants of patriots who
supported the cause of American Independence during the years
1774-1783.
THE BENTON DISPATCH
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Chapter Officers and Contacts
2011 Officers installed by Edward Hitchcock.
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Jerry L. Brown, President
Glenn Killey, Vice-president
Darrell Scifres, Treasurer
John Sheets, Secretary
Ed Hitchcock, Registrar & Genealogist
Jim Harvey, Chaplin
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DAVID BENTON OBITS:
SCOTTSBURG,IN: THOMAS BENJAMIN EVERITT 85, died in a house fire Saturday, December 13, 2008. He was owner of the old Scott County Concrete Products and the old Airlite Perlite Processing Companies. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, member of the David Benton Sons of the American Revolution, Moose Family Center #2324 and the American Legion Post # 234. Survivors include wife, Frances K. (Allen) Everitt; two sons, Thomas F. (Diann) and Benjamin A. (Janet) Everitt; two daughters, Kathleen Jones and Eve D. (Dale) Hickey; and eight grandchildren. Funeral service was at Collins Funeral Home with burial in the Everitt Family Cemetery.
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