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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. We seek to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, patriotism and respect for our national symbols, including but not limited to promoting pride in being American citizens and the unifying force of e pluribus unum. In 1876, there were many celebrations to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. As part of this patriotic fervor, a group of men in the San Francisco, California, area who were descendants of patriots involved in the American Revolution, formed an organization called the Sons of Revolutionary Sires. Their objective was to have a fraternal and civic society to salute those men and women who pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to the battle for independence from Great Britain. The Sons of Revolutionary Sires desired to keep alive their ancestors’ story of patriotism and courage in the belief that it is a universal one of man’s struggle against tyranny – a story which would inspire and sustain succeeding generations when they would have to defend and extend our freedoms.
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[[File:sar2.jpg|250px|thumb|left|]]NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. We seek to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, patriotism and respect for our national symbols, including but not limited to promoting pride in being American citizens and the unifying force of e pluribus unum. In 1876, there were many celebrations to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. As part of this patriotic fervor, a group of men in the San Francisco, California, area who were descendants of patriots involved in the American Revolution, formed an organization called the Sons of Revolutionary Sires. Their objective was to have a fraternal and civic society to salute those men and women who pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to the battle for independence from Great Britain. The Sons of Revolutionary Sires desired to keep alive their ancestors’ story of patriotism and courage in the belief that it is a universal one of man’s struggle against tyranny – a story which would inspire and sustain succeeding generations when they would have to defend and extend our freedoms.


Out of the Sons of Revolutionary Sires grew the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, which was organized on April 30, 1889, the one hundredth anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as our nation’s first president. We have used the acronym SAR to identify ourselves for over one hundred years. The SAR was conceived as a fraternal and civic society composed of lineal descendants of the patriots who wintered at Valley Forge, signed the Declaration of Independence, fought in the battles of the American Revolution, served in the Continental Congress, or otherwise supported the cause of American Independence. The National Society was chartered by an Act of the United States Congress on June 9, 1906. The charter was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, who was also a member of the Empire State Society, SAR. The charter authorizes the granting of charters to societies of the various states and territories and authorizes the state-level societies to charter chapters within their borders. United States Code TITLE 36 USC​​ then established a federal charter for the National Society, SAR.
Out of the Sons of Revolutionary Sires grew the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, which was organized on April 30, 1889, the one hundredth anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as our nation’s first president. We have used the acronym SAR to identify ourselves for over one hundred years. The SAR was conceived as a fraternal and civic society composed of lineal descendants of the patriots who wintered at Valley Forge, signed the Declaration of Independence, fought in the battles of the American Revolution, served in the Continental Congress, or otherwise supported the cause of American Independence. The National Society was chartered by an Act of the United States Congress on June 9, 1906. The charter was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, who was also a member of the Empire State Society, SAR. The charter authorizes the granting of charters to societies of the various states and territories and authorizes the state-level societies to charter chapters within their borders. United States Code TITLE 36 USC​​ then established a federal charter for the National Society, SAR.

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. We seek to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, patriotism and respect for our national symbols, including but not limited to promoting pride in being American citizens and the unifying force of e pluribus unum. In 1876, there were many celebrations to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. As part of this patriotic fervor, a group of men in the San Francisco, California, area who were descendants of patriots involved in the American Revolution, formed an organization called the Sons of Revolutionary Sires. Their objective was to have a fraternal and civic society to salute those men and women who pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to the battle for independence from Great Britain. The Sons of Revolutionary Sires desired to keep alive their ancestors’ story of patriotism and courage in the belief that it is a universal one of man’s struggle against tyranny – a story which would inspire and sustain succeeding generations when they would have to defend and extend our freedoms.

Out of the Sons of Revolutionary Sires grew the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, which was organized on April 30, 1889, the one hundredth anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as our nation’s first president. We have used the acronym SAR to identify ourselves for over one hundred years. The SAR was conceived as a fraternal and civic society composed of lineal descendants of the patriots who wintered at Valley Forge, signed the Declaration of Independence, fought in the battles of the American Revolution, served in the Continental Congress, or otherwise supported the cause of American Independence. The National Society was chartered by an Act of the United States Congress on June 9, 1906. The charter was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, who was also a member of the Empire State Society, SAR. The charter authorizes the granting of charters to societies of the various states and territories and authorizes the state-level societies to charter chapters within their borders. United States Code TITLE 36 USC​​ then established a federal charter for the National Society, SAR.

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and teaching American history to future generations. National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR or SAR) was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. SAR is a non-profit, non-political volunteer men’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and promoting education to our future generations. SAR members volunteer untold hours of service each year in their local communities. SAR is very active in supporting active duty military personnel and assisting veterans as well. We proudly assist classrooms with living history interpreters, lesson planning materials and reenactment events for school aged youth to attend.

As the largest male genealogical society in the country, SAR boasts tens of thousands of active members in over550 chapters across the United States and internationally. Any man 18 years or older-regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background-who can prove blood lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership. We are on the razor’s edge of allowing DNA proof to be used to prove descent for those with unclear roots. SAR National Headquarters houses one of the nation’s premier genealogical libraries which is fully staffed with graduate level professionally trained genealogical librarians. NSSAR is exempt from Federal income taxes under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and receives no government funding, despite being a Congressionally Chartered Organization. (1)

On July 6, 1893 nine gentlemen met in the Horticulture Room of Iowa’s state capitol in Des Moines to discuss organizing the Iowa Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (IASSAR). The result was the creation of a temporary society. Subcommittees were created including one to examine credentials of prospective members and another to draft a constitution and by-laws. On September 5, 1893 a Charter was granted by the National Society. (2)



BERGEN, Reverend John Tallmadge, D.D., Dubuque, Chaplain Iowa Society (1912), elected to the SAR 1911. Great-great-grandson of Private John Brower. Served seven years in the Schuyler Regiment, Lansing Troop, and for this service received a pension in his old age. His father, Cornelius Brower, was a freeholder of Dutchess County, New York, and one of the signers of the Freemen’s Pledge.

BINGHAM, William Putnam, Dubuque, elected to the SAR 1894 Great-great-grandson of Brigadier-General Rufus Putnam, Massachusetts Continental Line, 1775-1783

BISSELL, Lester Clark, Dubuque, elected to the SAR 1897 Great-great-great- grandson of Jacob Wicker, Private in the Company of Captain Josiah White, Colonel Job Cushing's Regiment Massachusetts Militia, raised for three months to reinforce the Northern Army under General Gates; enlisted September 5th, 1777; discharged November 22d, 1777.

BREADY, John Ely, M.D., Dubuque, elected to the SAR 1890. Great-grandson of Private John Ely, Colonel Parson’s 6th Connecticut Rifles. Also, great-grandson of Captain Ezra Lee, in action at the battles of Monmouth, Trenton, and Brandywine.

CADY, Monroe Marsh, Dubuque, elected to the SAR 1895. Great-grandson of Corporal Noah Parsons, private in Captain John Allen’s Company, in General Pomeroy’s Regiment, Massachusetts Militia, “Lexington Alarm,” also Private in Capatin Jonathan Allen’s Company, Colonel John Fellow’s Regiment in 1775, also private in Jonathan Storm’s Company, Colonel Dickinson’s Regiment, in 1777 at Ticonderoga Alarm, Corporal in Captain Oliver Lyman’s Company, East Hoosac Alarm, 1777.

DEMING, Judson Keith, Dubuque, elected to the SAR 1893, insignia #1275. Great-grandson of Captain David Judson, Continental Army. Second Lieutenant, 1777; First Lieutenant, 1778; Captain, 1781. Served throughout the War of the Revolution. Also, great-great-grandson of Private Asahel Jerome, in Captain Robert Durkee’s Company, Connecticut Troops, from Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania; served at Brandywine and Germantown; died in the service, 1777. Also, great-great-grandson of Private John Goodsell, in Captain Thomas Nash’s company, 4th Regiment Connecticut Militia, Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Dimon commanding; at Fishkill, 1777; killed at Fairfield, July 7th, 1779. Also, great-great-grandson of Second Lieutenant Oliver Atherton; Sergeant Lexington Alarm; Second Sergeant, May, 1775; Sergeant, October, 1775; and in 1777; Second Lieutenant 10th Company, 5th Hampshire County Regiment Massachusetts Militia, 1780. Also, great-great-grandson of Private Ebenezer Drury, in Captain Artemus Ward’s Regiment, “Lexington Alarm,” 1775, and in Captain Nye’s Company, Colonel Sparhawk’s Regiment, 1778. Also, great-great-great-grandson of Private Zerubabel Jerone, Private in Captain Hooker’s Company Connecticut Troops, 1776.

HAM, Charles Markle, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1896. Great-great-grandson of Private Samuel Ham, New Hampshire Volunteers, Canadian Expedition, 1776; and Light Horse Volunteers, Rhode Island Campaign, 1778.

HAM, Clifford Dudley, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1894. Great-great-grandson of Private Samuel Ham, New Hampshire Volunteers, Canadian Expedition, 1776; and Light Horse Volunteers, Rhode Island Campaign, 1778.

HATCH, George Parcher, Dubuque, elected to the SAR 1898 Great-grandson of Corporal David Allen; served as Private in Captain Isaiah Stetson's Company, 12th Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Colonel Gamaliel Bradford; enlisted January 3, 1777, for three years; appointed Corporal, June, 1779; discharged January 3, 1780.

HEUSTIS, James Walters, M.D., Dubuque, elected to the SAR 1893, Insignia #1502. Great-grandson of Private Noah Herod, Captain Jonathan Sibley’s Company, Colonel Luke Drury’s Regiment Massachusetts Levies, 1781.

PARKER, Alonzo Jeffrey, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1894. Insignia #1762. Great-grandson of Captain Nicholas N. Anthony, 3rd Regiment New York City Militia, Colonel Abraham P. Lott, 1775.

PARKER, Thomas William, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1894. Insignia #1670. Great-grandson of Captain Nicholas N. Anthony, 3rd Regiment New York City Militia, Colonel Abraham P. Lott, 1775.

PETERSON, Charles Joseph, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1894. Great-grandson of Private Jabez Rockwell, Connecticut Troops, 1777. Also, great-great-grandson of Robert Buchanon who served five years in a New York Regiment.

ROBISON, Charles Seymour, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1895. Great-grandson of Captain John Marshall, Ensign Second Battalion of Miles' Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment, 1776; Second Lieutenant 3rd Pennsylvania, 1776; First Lieutenant, 1777; Captain-Lieutenant, 1779; Captain, 1779-1783. Also, great-grandson of Captain John McConnell, lieutenant 5th Battalion Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Associators, 1776; Captain 8th Company, 6th Battalion, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Militia, 1777-78.

SMITH, Dwight Thomas, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1897. Great-grandson of Ensign Jonas Walker; served in Captain Jason Duncan's Company, Colonel John Sargeant's Regiment Vermont Militia.

STAPLES, George Allen, M.D., Dubuque, elected to SAR 1895. Great-grandson of Ichabod Phillips, Private in Captain John Williams' Company, Colonel Vose's Regiment Massachusetts troops; enlisted, 1780; served three years and was present at surrender of Cornwallis.

TORBERT, Horace Gates, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1895. Great-great-great-grandson of Captain Adam Martin, Colonel Bigelow's Regiment Massachusetts Troops, 1775; Rhode Island in 1779-1780, on the Coast Defense.

TORBERT, Willard Horatio, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1899. Great-grandson of Ensign Joshus Ransom, Ensign 8th Company, 6th Battalion Wadsworth's Brigade, Colonel John Chester, Captain John Isham, Jr., Connecticut Line, 1776. At battle of Long Island, 27th August, 1776, and at White Plains, 28th October, 1776.

TREDWAY, Alfred Worthington, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1895. Great-great-great-grandson of Lieutenant Elijah Worthington, in Captain Amos Jones' Company Connecticut State Troops, Lexington Alarm, 1775. Also, great-grandson of Private Elijah Tredway, in Captain Amos Jones' Company Connecticut State Troops, Lexington Alarm, 1775.

WALLER, John Albert Robert, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1910. Great-great-grandson of Private Henry Cooper. Private in Captain William Laird’s Company, Ninth Battalion, Lancaster County Militia, Pennsylvania, 1781.

WEBSTER, Parker Stewart, Dubuque, elected to SAR 1894. Great-grandson of Captain Daniel Stewart, 2nd Regiment Connecticut Line, 1779; engaged in Tyron's Invasion of Connecticut, July, 1779. (3,4,5)

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Sources:

1. SAR-Sons of the American Revolution, website: https://www.sar.org/sar-missions-and-goals/

2. Iowa Society, Sons of the American Revolution, website: http://iassar.org/page/26/

3. Register of the Society of Sons of the revolution in the state of Iowa, 1897

4. Register of the Society of Sons of the revolution in the state of Iowa, 1900

5. Register of the Society of Sons of the Revolution in the State of Iowa, 1912 ~Transcribed by Sharyl Ferrall for Dubuque County IAGenWeb