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Northeastern Ohio Chapter #12 Activities

Welcome New Member Martin Hillyer

Compatriot Martin Hillyer was officially inducted as a member of the SAR and Chapter #12 on Saturday Feb. 18th, 2012. Compatriot Hillyer is a descent of American Revolutionary War Veteran, Gershon Halstead who served as a Private in NY. In addition Compatriot Hillyer's sons and grandsons have also become members of the SAR: Sean Frere Hillyer; Mark Andreas Hillyer; Alexander Jude Hillyer; Tristan Henry Hart; Paul Frere Hart; and Nicholas Frere Hart.

2012 NEO Chapter #12 Officers Inducted

2012 Chapter Officers were elected on February 18th: Pictured above: Jim Pildner, 2nd VP; John McClellan, 1st VP; Troy Bailey, President; Tim Ward, Genealogist/Registrar; Bill Howe, Secretary; Vernon Palo Chaplain. Not pictured: Jim Blake, Historian and Terry Robinson, Treasurer

Local US Military man and son become members of the Sons of the American Revolution

While home on leave in December 2011, US Army Captain Donald Barrickman and his son, Matthew were presented their Sons of the American Revolution Certificates by NEO Chapter President, Troy Bailey. Captain Barrickman serves as a Nuclear Medical Science/Health Physicist Officer. Matthew became a Junior Member of the SAR and lives in Evans Georgia with his parents and sister. Barrickman and his son are descendants of American Revolutionary War Patriot John Cribs who served as a Private in the Pennsylvania line.

NEO Chapter #12 ~ Veteran's Day Program ~ New Member Inductions
Casa Capelli Restaurant, Ashtabula, Ohio
November 12th, 2011

Left: Compatriot Troy Bailey, Inductees ~ Don Taft descendant of Revolutionary War Veteran Josiah Luce: Bradley Woodworth and sons Harrison, Luke and Wade Woodworth, descendants of Revolutionary War Patriot Joseph Woodworth. Compatriot Jim Pildner on Right

Right: Compatriot Troy Bailey ~ Compatriot John McClellan with his wife Sylvia receiving a Supplemental SAR Certificates for his Patriot Ancestors Thomas Gaddis & John Hopwood and Compatriot Pildner on right.

The Geneva Grape Jamboree Festival Parade
Geneva Ohio

Sunday September 25th, 2011

Left to Right: Troy Bailey; John Opre; Brian Johnson; Emma Greenwood; Chuck Rosa; Bob Howe

Eagle Scout Project - Dedication
July 30th, 2011

S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 125 North Bank St., Trumbull County,
Cortland Ohio.
Andrew Baker of Howland Boy Scout Troop 101 - son of NEO Chapter Member, Tom Baker was recognized for his Eagle Scout Project
SAR Flag Certificate Presentation to S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center

Left 2: Flag Pole & Andrew Baker and Assembly
Center: Compatriots Jim Gilbert and Troy Bailey Presenting Eagle Scout Award
Right: Compatriot Bailey presenting SAR Flag Certificate to S.C.O.P.E. Director.

Local Ashtabula Family recognized for their display of American Patriotism:

On Monday May 30^th, the William and Connie Murphy family of Ashtabula were recognized for showing their Patriotism by NEO Chapter #12 Sons of the American Revolution A SAR Flag Certificate of Commendation was presented to the Murphy Family in recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the display of The Flag of the United States of America.

Left: Connie and Bill Murphy and Chapter President Troy Bailey

Right: The Murphy Family: Back Row - Jerome Midgette; Jim Pildner; Connie Murphy; Bill Murphy; Steve Sicard; Troy Bailey; Bob Howe; Dick McFeaters; 2nd Lt. Ryan Bailey Front - Angela Sicard; Silas Sicard; Anyah Perry; Michele Midgette

Ashtabula city Memorial Day Parade
May 30th, 2011

Left: Compatriot Bob Howe: Center Compatriot Jim Pildner: Left Compatriot Troy Bailey

Right: Compatriots Troy Bailey and Jim Pildner

Civil War Veteran Grave Dedicated
May 14th, 2011 ~ Montville, Ohio

On Saturday May 14^th, the NEO Chapter #12 Sons of the American Revolution and the Garfield Camp of the Sons of Union Veterans dedicated a gravestone for Civil War Veteran, Rufus N. Daniels. The dedication took place at the Montville Cemetery, Montville Ohio. Rufus Newman Daniels was born 28 Jun 1830 in Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT and died 7 Jan 1908 in Trumbull, Ashtabula Co., OH. Daniels mustered in at Camp Giddings, Jefferson, Ohio, on the first day of November 1861. He served in the Musician Company Band, 29^th Ohio Regiment, Co. I, 2^nd, Reg. Ohio Volunteers. Later in Co. A, 7th Ohio Heavy Artillery Veterans Reserve Corps., Civil War. He was discharged due to disability November 9^th, 1862 at Frederick Maryland.

Photo #1: Program participant & Compatriot Bailey. Photo #2: SUV Commander and Assembly. Photo #3: Compatriot/SAR Chaplin Vernon Palo and Gage Georgeff. Photo #4: Riffle Squad making ready. Photo #5: Riffle Squad SAR Drummer Bob Howe. Photo #5: Fifer Compatriot Bob Howe and Bugler Shelly Meister

Maple Festival - Chardon Ohio ~ Eagle Scout Essay Presentation
May 1st, 2011

Left: SAR Color Guardsmen preparing for parade muster

Right: James T. Ward receiving Eagle Scout Essay Certificate from NEO Chapter President, Troy Bailey

Compatriot Tim Ward
Talks to Boy Scouts about the Revolutionary War

Pack 101 in Auburn, OH ~ Friday March 30, 2011

February 19th, 2011
2011 President's Day Program and Chapter Meeting
Casa Capelli Restaurant, Ashtabula, Ohio

A program on "Increase Blake" was given by Compatriot Jim Blake who portrayed his patriotic ancestor Increase Blake who served as an apprentice to his father who was also named Increase Blake, a tinsmith in the city of Boston, Colony of Massachusetts. As Increase Blake, Compatriot Blake, told the story of the Blake Family and personal accounts and recollections of colonial life and living conditions at the time prior to and through the historic events of the Revolutionary War.

Compatriot Blake's wife, Mary Ellen, not pictured, ably assisted him during the presentation.

January 22nd, 2011
SAR and Ashtabula County Genealogical Society
Celebrate Ashtabula County's Bicentennial
Geneva Public Library

On Saturday January 22^nd, 2011, Geneva Library was the site of Ashtabula County’s Bicentennial celebration. Ashtabula County was organized by an Act of the Ohio Legislature on January 22, 1811. At the time of organization, Ashtabula County was comprised seven townships: Windsor; Ashtabula; Jefferson; Kingsville; Richfield; Salem and Harpersfield. The celebration began with a memorial dedication to SAR Patriot David Hendry, our county’s first treasurer. The memorial was originally scheduled to be conducted at his gravesite in the Harper Family Cemetery on Walter Main Road, Geneva. Due to weather conditions the ceremony was moved to the Geneva Library. The SAR Color Guard provided Color Guard opened the memorial program. The assembly recited the Pledge to Allegiance and sang the Star Spangled Banner. Our current Ashtabula County Treasurer Dawn Cragon provided comments about Patriot Hendry and his descendants prior to placing a wreath in his honor. SAR Chaplin, Vernon Palo offered memorial prayers. Compatriot Jim Pildner offered additional comments. Compatriot Bob Howe provided a musical drum tribute.

Immediately following the memorial, the group was called to assemble in the Geneva Library meeting room by the ringing of the Ashtabula County Bicentennial Bell. Posting of the Colors was provided by the SAR Color Guard. Ashtabula County Commissioners, Claypool, Carlo and Moroski offered informative comments about the county history and residents, anecdotes, and a proclamation in honor of the event. Members of the assembly were invited to offer comments and stories about their ancestors, pioneers and incidents that occurred in Ashtabula County at the time of organization.

Photo #1 Bicentennial Log - top

(left to right)

Photo #2 Dawn Cragon, Ashtabula County Treasurer: and color guard Left to Right: Troy Bailey; time Ward; Terry Robinson; Kirk Bacon; John Opre; Jim Pildner; Bob Howe

Photo #3 Vernon Palo, SAR Chaplin; Troy Bailey; Tim Ward; Terry Robinson Kirk Bacon; John Opre; Jim Pildner; Bob Howe

Photo #4 Ashtabula Co. Commissioners – Claypool at the podium: left Carlo and Moroski

Photo #5 Compatriot Tim Ward – Retiring the Colors

Photo #6 Ginney Seifert, Austinburg Twp.

Photo #7 Birthday Cake

Bottom: SAR Members - Front Row: Jim Pildner; Tim Ward; Vern Palo; John Opre Back Row: Jim Gilbert; Bob Howe; Dick McFeaters; Commissioners Joe Moroski; John McClellan: Kirk Bacon; Terry Robinson; Ray Shore; Jim Blake; Bob Chestnut; Troy Bailey

November 13th, 2010
Veteran's Day Program ~ Casa Capelli Restaurant

Left: Two new members, were inducted - far left Charles Osborn; middle Robert Howe and President Troy Bailey

Right: James T. Ward receiving his Boy Scout Essay award from Chair, Jim Gilbert

Covered Bridge Festival ~ Jefferson Ohio ~ October 9th, 2010

Members of the NEO Chapter Color Guard at the October Covered Bridge Festival

Left to Right: Ron Workman, Troy Bailey; Brian Johnson; Kirk Bacon

Austinburg Country Days ~ September 11th, 2010

Compatriot Dick McFeaters receiving his Supplemental Certificate from Chapter President, Troy Bailey

Madison Old Fashion Days
Thursday August 5th, 2010

Left to Right: Chuck Rosa; Troy Bailey; Jim Pildner; Kirk Bacon
Not pictured - Brian Johnson

OHSSAR Color Guard ~ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Fort Laurens - Sunday July 24th, 2010

July 17th, 2010
Memorial Dedication - New Member Induction

The NEO Chapter #12 Sons of the American Revolution recognized the military contributions of three Revolutionary War patriots during ceremonies at Windsor Cemetery, Windsor, OH and at Cork Cemetery, Harpersfield, OH.

Recognized at Windsor Cemetery was Patriot Caleb Holcomb. Holcomb served as a private during the American Revolution in the Company of Captain Hezekiah Holcomb and settled in Ashtabula County after the war. Holcomb was recognized by the NEO Chapter #12 SAR who dedicated a Revolutionary War Marker at his gravestone. Vera Sommers, a descendant of Holcomb, was in attendance and gave remarks regarding his life and contributions to the cause of freedom for American independence.

Cork Cemetery, located in Harpersfield, OH was the site of a memorial dedication for two Revolutionary War veterans: Ora Evans and Ezra Gregory. A Revolutionary War Marker was placed at Evan's gravesite to honor the contributions Compatriot Evans made for the cause of American independence. Evans served as a Minuteman at the time of the Lexington Alarm in April 1775 along with his father, Moses Evans. Evans was a pioneer who located in Madison, Lake County, and lived on County Line Road until his death. A new gravestone, along with a Revolutionary War Marker, was dedicated in memory of Compatriot Gregory who served as a private during the Revolutionary War in Captain David Waterbury's Company and then in Captain Hezekiah Marick's Company in the New York Militia Regiment. Vera Sommers and Patty Kedzerski, descendants of Gregory gave remarks regarding his life and contributions during the American War for Independence. The Jefferson St. Joseph's Church Quintet sang God Bless America, TAPS played by Shelly Mesiter.

Following the dedication ceremonies, four new members were inducted into the NEO Chapter #12 Sons of the American Revolution by Compatriot John Franklin, President of the Ohio Society SAR. The new members and their Revolutionary War patriot ancestors are: Raymond Shore, a descendant of Solomon Tift; Ken Brown, a descendant of Moses Fitts; John McClellan, a descendant of John B. McClelland; and, William Lavender, a descendant of Cyrus Beckwith. Also present at this meeting held at the South Harpersfield United Methodist Church, following a luncheon provided by their Ladies Auxiliary, were members of the Stanley-Redmond-Harper Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

NEO Chapter #12 Flag Presentation

SAR Flag Certificate Presentation

May 31st 2010 at the home of Phil Pape and Lyn Sanders, Kingsville Ohio
Left to Right: Compatriots Bob Chestnut, Jim Pildner, Recipients: Lyn Sanders & Phil Pape, Compatriots Troy Bailey and Dick McFeaters. Not pictured Brian Johnson

NEO Chapter #12 Color Guard
Ashtabula City Memorial Day Parade
May 31st, 2010

Left to Right: Compatriots Dick McFeaters; Jim Pildner; Troy Bailey; Brian Johnson

May 2010
OHSSAR and NEO Chapter
Essay Contest Winner

Left: NEO Chapter Essay Chair, Compatriot Jim Gilbert
Right: Scott Remer - Beachwood Ohio

Ohio Society Oration Competition

Jefferson High School senior, Matthew Osborne took third place Ohio Society Sons of the Revolution, State Joseph S. Rumbaugh Orator completion on Saturday May 1st in Chillicothe Ohio. The theme of his oration, " We Fight, Get Beat, Rise and Fight Again". Pictured above: Matt giving his oration: Middle Matt receiving his SAR Oration Award from OHSSAR Oration Chair, John Franklin: Right Matt's Mom Kristin and NEO Oration Chair Compatriot Jim Gilbert

Geauga County Maple Festival
Sunday April 25th, 2010

Left to Right: Compatriot Troy Bailey, Chris Baldwin, Troop 91 Cub Scout, Compatriots Brian Johnson; Kirk Bacon, Bill Eville, Terry Robinson, Tim Ward.

George Washington Birthday Program
Saturday, February 17th, 2010
Casa Capelli ~ Main Ave., Ashtabula

Guest Speaker: Dr. John Patterson

Dr. Patterson gave an interesting and informative lecture on the life and many contributions to the United States by President George Washington

~Induction of New Members~

Left to Right: Compatriots Troy Bailey, Bryan Loucks, Bill Howe and Tim Ward

Left: Compatriot Loucks receiving his SAR Rosette by past OHSSAR President Tim Ward
Right: Compatriot Howe receiving his SAR Rosette by past OHSSAR President Tim Ward

NEO Chapter Oration Contestant February 13th, 2010

Jefferson High School senior, Matthew Osborne was selected as the Northeastern Ohio Chapter #12 Sons of the American Revolution, Joseph S. Rumbaugh Orator. The theme of his oration, " We Fight, Get Beat, Rise and Fight Again" was given to NEO Chapter SAR members on Saturday April 10th , 2010. Mr. Osborne was awarded the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration Medal, and a check in the amount of $100.00 for his participation in the competition. Mr. Osborne will compete in the Ohio Sons of the American Revolution, State Oration Contest on Saturday May 1st , in Chillicothe Ohio.

Left: NEO Chapter President, Troy Bailey and Oration Contestant, Matthew Osborne & SAR Oration Chair Jim Gilbert

Right: Kristin Osborne, Mother of Matthew Osborne, and Jim Gilbert

Veterans Day Program ~ November 7th, 2009
Casa Capelli - Main Ave., Ashtabula

Left: John A. Pildner Sr. - Veterans Day speaker
Right: John's wife Lynetta and son, Compatriot Jim Pildner

Mr. Pildner gave an interesting, informative and entertaining talk about his experiences while serving in the US Army during World War II.

Austinburg County Days Parade - September 2009

Left: Induction of new NEO Chapter Member, Claire Zurbuch Right: Compatriot Tim Ward, Sponsor

Constitution Day Speaker ~ Ashtabula Senior Center

Aug. 22nd 2009

Lakeside Junior High Dedication ~ Ashtabula Ohio
August 15th

Compatriots Bailey, Gilbert and Johnson

Louisa Hale Brewster Grave Dedication
DAR Real Daughter

Kelloggsville, Munroe Twp., Ashtabula County Ohio
August 9th, 2009

Left: NEO Chapter #12 Posting Colors Center: Piper, Scott Treen playing TAPS Right: OHSSAR President Tony Robinson conduction of Chris Carlson, center and Chapter President Troy Bailey looking on.

Flag Burning Ceremony
June 14th, 2009

The Program was conducted in coordination with the Kingsville American Legion Neil Post and the Marie Corp League.

Monday May 25th, 2009
SAR Flag Certificate Awarded to Parkhaven Home

Ashtabula City Parade May 25th, 2009
Compatriots: Bailey, Johnson, Ward, McFeaters, Robinson, and Pildner

OHSSAR Annual Conference May 2009
Avalon Inn, Warren Ohio
Left: NEO #12 SAR Members and Friends

Right: Compatriots Tim Ward and Jim Pildner accepting Patriots Medals

Maple Festival ~ Chardon Ohio May 3rd, 2009

NEO Chapter Oration Contestant April 18th, 2009

Jefferson High School senior, Joanne Beckwith was selected as the Northeastern Ohio Chapter #12 Sons of the American Revolution, Joseph S. Rumbaugh Orator. The theme of her oration, “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” was given to NEO Chapter SAR members on Saturday April 18th , 2009. Ms. Beckwith was awarded the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration Medal, and a check in the amount of $150.00 for her participation in the competition. Her oration compared the context of this famous revolutionary quote throughout history and in today’s society. Ms. Beckwith will compete in the Ohio Sons of the American Revolution, State Oration Contest on Saturday May 2nd , in Warren, Ohio.

Left: NEO Chapter President, Troy Bailey and Oration Contestant, Joanne Beckwith

Right: Roger Beckwith, father of Joanne Beckwith, Joanne Beckwith and Troy Bailey

Aaron Roby Inducted April 13th, 2009

OHSSAR State President (Right) Welcomes new member Aaron Roby

Chapter Meeting - February 21st, 2009
George Washington's Birthday

Ashtabula Senior Center

Compatriot Bailey welcomes new member Bob Chestnut

Eagle Scout Corey Merritt is presented an SAR Eagle Scout Award by Compatriots Bailey in recognition of his participation in the Chapter SAR Eagle Scout Essay

Patriot Patrick Henry aka NEO Chapter Member Patrick Jolly, talks about his life and times during the Revolutionary War and his friendship with George Washington.

Chapter Meeting - November 11th, 2008
Chops Restaurant - Geneva, Ohio

Left Photo: Compatriot Troy presenting Supplemental Certificate to Compatriot Gregg McCollough

Right: (Left to Right) Compatriot Tim Ward with Don Waterhouse, Dan Cook and Russ Hippo receiving SAR Membership certificates, Compatriot Vern Palo received SAR Membership on behalf of his son Richard; Compatriot Bailey

Fort Laurens Revolutionary War Fort Presentation by Doug Angeloni

Doug Angeloni, Trustee with the Friends of Fort Laurens Foundation, Inc. giving and informative and interesting talk on the history and events of the only American Revolutionary War fort built in Ohio.

Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival Parade
October 11th, 2008

Left: Compatriots Workman, Bailey and Pildner with Ashtabula County Commissioner Joe Moroski
Right: Compatriots Workman, Bailey and Pildner

Austinburg Country Days Parade
September 6th, 2008

Left: SAR Chapter #12 Color Guard - Dick McFeaters, Ron Workman, Troy Bailey, Brian Johnson, Terry Robinson, Patrick Jolly

Right: Ashtabula County Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter # 221 and NEO Color Guard

Welcome New Member - Jim Gilbert

Left: OHSSAR President Tim Ward, left, swearing in new member Jim Gilbert
Chapter President Troy Bailey observing

Right: Jim Gilbert receiving SAR Membership Pin from Chapter President Troy Bailey

NEO Chapter #12 SAR and Local DAR Gravestone Dedication
Annual Picnic at Harpersfield Twp., Ashtabula County Ohio
August 23rd, 2008

Left: Chapter President Troy Bailey -
Right: Troy Bailey and DAR Member Geraldine Piekarski, seated Joyce Williams DAR Regent

Left: Dedication participants - OHSSAR President, Tim Ward; Dick McFeaters; Linc Jerome; Russ Hippo; Geraldine Jerome; Ryan Bailey; Wendy Williams; Cliff Henry ; Sherman and Joyce Williams; Jim Preistov; Geraldine Piekarski; Ed Demshar; Jim Pildner; Mrs. Pristov; Ron Workman; Troy Bailey

July 26th 2008

Fort Laurens - Tomb of the Unknown Solider Program

Left: Troy Bailey Accepting "Oak Cluster" from OHSSAR President Tim Ward

Right: Tim Ward, Jim Pildner; Troy Bailey; Ron Workman; Gregg McCullough; Dick Fetzer
Ron Workman receiving SAR Supplement

Participants of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Program
Fort Laurens, Bolivar Ohio

June 28th, 2008

OHSSAR President Tim Ward with DAR Regent Joyce Williams and Geraldine
Piekarski Dedication of Elizabeth Harper Gravestone, Harpersfield Ohio by the Harper Family Association.

Flag Day June 14th 2008

The Mary Stanley/Elizabeth Harper/Mary Redmond Chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution and the NEO Chapter #12 Sons of the American
Revolution met on Saturday June 14^th , 2008 at the Jefferson Historical
Society to celebrate Flag Day. DAR Regent, Joyce Williams called the
assembly to order according to DAR ritual, followed by lunch. As part of
the activities of the day, an American Flag was presented to the
Jefferson Historical Society, and accepted by President Norma Waters.
The flag was a gift of Congressional Representative Steve LaTourette. A
certificate certifying that the flag had flown over the Nation's capital
was read and presented by DAR Member Betty Morrison. NEO Chapter
President Troy Bailey presented an SAR Flag Certificate recognizing the
Historical Society for its American Patriotism by continuously flying
the American Flag. The assembly gathered outside near the flag pole and
sang the Star Spangled Banner, while the newly acquired American Flag
was raised. DAR Members Betty Morrison and Denise Curtis read Flag Day
tributes and SAR Member Ryan Bailey, read a tribute he composed.

PHOTOS:
Left: Joyce Williams, DAR Regent; Norma Walter, Jefferson Historical Society
President; Troy Bailey, SAR Chapter #12 President; SAR Chapter Members
Ryan Bailey and Linc Jerome.

Right: Ryan Bailey; Troy Bailey, Norma Waters accepting SAR Flag Certificate
and Joyce Williams

Memorial Day Parade - Ashtabula Ohio
May 26th, 2008

Left to Right: Troy Bailey, Jim Pildner, Brian Johnson

Blossom Time Festival May 26th 2008

Mark Coming; James Ward; Tom Baker; Tim Ward; Patrick Jolly; Terry Robinson; Brian Johnson; Kevin Ward; Chip Lum; Troy Bailey

2008 OHSSAR Officers

Front Row: John Langlitz, Tony Robinson, Tim Ward, NSSAR Secretary General
David Appleby, John Franklin, Pat Kelly

Back Row: Hank Heckman, Paul Wilke, James Fast, Zack Hoon, Charles Edwards,
Richard Fetzer

~ February 23rd, 2008 ~

OHDAR Honorary State Regent - Marcia Seifert ~

Marica Seifert gave an interesting and informational talk about the life President George Washington. NEO Chapter #12 George Washington's Birthday was celebrated at the Edgewood Dinner and attended by Chapter Members and Guests, Members of the local DAR and DAC

~ January 26th, 2008 ~

Compatriot Tim Ward Receives Meritorious Service Award

President Troy Bailey Presenting Meritorious SAR Service Award to Compatriot Tim Ward for his diligent and dedicated service to the Chapter, SAR and promoting Patriotism

As a part of the November 10^th NEO Chapter Veterans Day program, Evan Palo was officially inducted. Compatriot Palo is the son of Vernon and Karen Palo. Compatriot Palo’s Patriot Ancestor is Nicholas Felch who served as a private in the New Hampshire line. The induction ceremony was performed by State OHSSAR Vice President Tim Ward.

Pictured: Left to right – Compatriot Vernon Palo, Evan Palo and Tim Ward.

Chops Grill and Tap House recognized for exemplary Patriotism.

On November 10^th, 2007 the Northeastern Ohio Chapter #12 Sons of the American Revolution presented Chops Grill and Tap House a Certificate of Commendation in recognition of exemplary patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America. Accepting the certificate on behalf of Chops is Alecia DeRubertis, presented by Chapter President, Troy Bailey.

Gravestone Re-Dedication
Workman Cemetery, Danville Ohio
November 3rd, 2007

Robert McMillan

Left Photo: Ron Workman, Descendant of Robert McMillan and Family
Center Photo: Bag Pipe Memorial by Compatriot Jack Gordon
Left Photo: The SAR Assembly

Flag Certificate Presentation
October 17th, 2007

The Home of Clifford and Joyce Spangler
Jefferson, Ohio

Geneva Grape Jamboree
Saturday September 29th, 2007

Left: Compatriots Troy Bailey and Ron Workman
Right: Compatriots Brian Johnson and Son

Good Citizenship Day - September 17th, 2007

"The Charity Weiner Wagon"

Left Photo: Chuck Koski and Jean Regner, Compatriots McFeaters and Bailey presenting certificate

Right Photo: Jean Regner and Chuck Koski in front of their Charity Weiner Wagon

Jean and Chuck can be found in front of the Ashtabula Lowe's Thursday thru Sunday selling Hot Dogs and other snacks. Since they started four years ago they have donated over $130,000.00 to local charities!

225th
Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks in Kentucky on 8/18/07

Compatriot Tim Ward Laying Wreath on behalf of the NEO Chapter #12 SAR

August 22nd

Photo - Left to Right: Troy Bailey, Chapter President; Kathryn Warner, Principal of Jefferson Elementary School; Ed and Anne Ward, Father and Step-Mother; Kelly Ward, Mother, Christian Ward, Marlene Ward, Grandmother; Compatriots Dick McFeaters and Pildner.

August 11th - Chapter Picnic

Left Photo: NEO Chapter #12 Compatriots

Right Photo: Newly inducted Compatriot John Palmer, standing at the grave of Ezra Griffin, Morgan Twp.

July 28th
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Fort Laurens - Bolivar Ohio

June 14th Flag Day
The Tony Ricci Family ~ Huntsburg, Ohio

Left: Flag Day and Flag Certificate Program t the Home of Tony Ricci Family, Huntsburg, OH. SAR Chapter #12 Color Guard Members ~ Compatriots Robinson, Bailey, McFeaters, Ward and Pildner.

Right: Compatriot McFeaters presenting SAR Flag Certificate to Tony Robinson and his family.

New Member Induction
Phil Adams and Family ~ Huntsburg, Ohio
June 14th, 2007

June 9th, 2007
Sandusky, Ohio

On behalf of the Chapter, Compatriot War presented a wreath and gave remarks on Colonel Crawford and the Sandusky Campaign Crawford, OH at the OHSSAR 225th Anniversary of his death and the battles of Sandusky and Olentangy wreath laying ceremony.

May 28th, 2007
Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County Ohio
Parade, Memorial Program, SAR Member Induction

NEO Chapter #12 Color Guard lead the Plymouth Township Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 28th, 2007; Awarded a SAR Flag Certificate to Plymouth Township Trustees for their continued American Patriotism by displaying the American Flag; Served as the key speaker at the Cemetery Memorial Service conducted at the Oak Grove Cemetery; and inducted new SAR Chapter member Tom Robinson.

Pictured above: Left to Right - Terry Robinson; Cindy Robinson; Dick McFeaters; Tom Robinson; Patrick Jolly; Troy Bailey and J.T. Ward.

May 27th, 2007
Burton, Ohio
Color Guard - Posting Colors for the Musical Celebration

America ~ Pilgrim's Prayer Patriot's Dream

Photo on Left: Compatriots Jim Pildner, Terry Robinson, Ryan Bailey, Dick McFeaters, Norman Swift and Tim Ward

Photo on Right: Lead by Commander Bailey followed by: Compatriots Ron Ward , Dick McFeaters, Tim Ward, Terry Robinson, Patrick Jolly

May 27th, 2007
Chagrin Falls, OH - Blossom Time Festival

Front: Banner Carriers - Kevin Ward & JT Ward
Left to Right: Ron Workman; Chip Lum; Tom Baker; Patrick Jolly
In rear, not pictured - Tim Ward

May 19th
Gravestone Dedication, New Member Inductions and Grave Markers

Photo #1: Gravestone of Ezra Griffin
Photo #2: OHSSAR President conducting Gravestone Dedication
Photo #3: Left to Right - Collette Scharf; New Members Spencer Fullerton and George Madden; Orrin Rockhold; Christian Ward ( NEO and OHSSAR Americanism Poster Contest Winner: Chapter President Troy Bailey
Photo #4: The assembly.

Marker Dedication North Cemetery - Orwell Ohio
Patriot George Smith

Left to Right: OHSSAR President - Dick Fetzer; Jim Pildner; Dick McFeaters;Orin Rockhold; Mildred Barta (descendant of Patriot George Smith); Troy Bailey; Brian and Ken Cook

SAR 2007 Americanism Poster Contest
Christian Ward took First Place of the Chapter Contest and First Place at the Ohio State Level. His entry will be competing at the National Level in July '07.

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Chardon Maple Festival Parade Saturday April 22nd

Tim Ward, Kevin Ward, Mark Coming, and Terry Robinson of NEO #12 marched with Bob Parvin, Chris Parvin, Diane Parvin, Bill Brodie, of the Samuel Huntington Chapter.

George Washington's Birthday Observance
Saturday February 24th, 2007
Ashtabula County Court House - Jefferson, Ohio

President George Washington

Photos from Left to Right: Compatriot Dick McFeaters giving the Invocation; Several of the assembly including members of the local DAR at the Ashtabula County Court House portion of the program: Pastor Fred Grimm, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Marine Corps League Chaplain giving a Washington Birthday message; Commissioner Dan Claypool presenting a proclamation in honor of Washington's Birthday; Allison Pildner providing a Musical Tribute.

January 20th, 2007 - Ashtabula Ohio

2007 NEO Chapter Officers:

Left to Right: Brian Cook - Secretary: Troy Bailey - President: Brian Johnson - Treasurer: Dick McFeaters - 1st VP/Genealogist: Jim Pildner - 2nd VP/Program: Tim Ward - Registrar (Not pictured: Jim Blake - Historian and Vern Palo - Chaplin)

Left: Ray Rabbett accepting a Memorial Membership for his father, Walter Francis Rabbett; and also three Supplemental Certificates for his son, David Rabbett. Center: Ryan Bailey accepting a Supplemental Certificate, presented by Chapter President Tim Ward. Right: Mark Coming, accepting his Membership Certificate, Brian Cook accepting for his son Kenneth and Terry Robinson for himself and his sons Thomas and Nathan.

November 11th - Ashtabula Ohio

Compatriot George Chambers , right, received Supplemental Certificate for proving descent from an additional Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestor - Presented by NEO Chapter President Tim Ward.

August 13th - Burton Ohio

Compatriot Edward Ward, right, receiving a Good Citizenship Medal from Chapter President, Time Ward for his many years service a Claridon Township Trustee, Claridon Congregational Church Member and Choir Member, Ruritan Membership, and many other activities.

NEO Chapter #12 Annual Chapter Picnic at the Ward's home.

Richard McFeaters, Russell Ward, Ronald Workman, Edward Ward, Patrick Jolly,
Jeffrey Fritinger, Timothy Ward, George Chambers, Thomas Baker, Mark Coming,
James Blake, Thomas Blair

Compatriot Tim Ward's family portrayed a 1806 family for an entire week under 1806 living conditions at the Century Village in Burton, OH in honor of the Bicentennial of Geauga County. (Sponsored by the Geauga County Historical Society)

J.T., Kevin, Sarah, Beth and Tim

Compatriot Troy Bailey - Rome Township, Ashtabula County

200th Bicentennial August 5th, 2006

June 14th Flag Day Program

Left Photo:

Center: NEO Chapter #12 SAR President Tim Ward presenting SAR Flag Certificate to Sheriff McCellan. Observing the activities were compatriots from the NEO Chapter #12 SAR Compatriots: Troy Bailey; Jim Pildner, Vernon Palo and Samuel Huntington SAR Chapter Compatriots John Brindo and Robert Parvin and Geauga Sheriff Department staff.

Right Photo:

SAR NEO Chapter #12 President Tim Ward, presented Certificate and Law Enforcement Commendation Medal to Sheriff McCellan.

Flag Day Program conducted in conjunction with the Flag Day Luncheon sponsored by the Ashtabula County Stanley-Redmond-Harper DAR Chapter

Luncheon hosted by the Villa at the Lake

Left to Right

Joyce Williams, Regent ~ Compatriot Dick McFeaters ~ Willa Hummer, Owner accepting Flag Certificate ~ Compatriot Jim Pildner, Flag Chair

County Commissioners Robert Boggs (left) and Joe Moroski present a proclamation to Troy Bailey (center), treasurer/registrar of the Northeastern Ohio, Chapter #12 of the Sons of the American Revolution.

~ 2006 New Chapter Members ~

Welcome New Members

Left: Kevin and J.T. Ward sons of Compatriot Tim Ward

Right: Kevin, J.T. and Tim Ward

May 28th, Blossom Festival Parade - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

NEO Chapter #12 Color Guard

April 23rd, Maple Festival - Chardon Ohio

NEO Chapter #12 and Samuel Huntington Chapter

Color Guard

March 18th Chapter Meeting - Geneva Ohio

John King First Person Portrayal of President Abraham Lincoln

Left: Compatriot Ward presenting white Century Club shield to Compatriot Rabbett

Right: Compatriots Rabbett and Lum receiving Ohio Life Membership Certificates

NEO Chapter #12 and Samuel Huntington Joint Chapter Meeting

February 18th, 2006 - Rider Inn, Painesville, Ohio

Left: Compatriot Dick Fetzer - Program Speaker on the Western Reserve.

Right: Samuel Huntington and State OHSSAR Presdient, Bob Parvin presenting Compatriot Troy Bailey with a Supplemental Application for his Patriot Ancestor Samuel Comstock of NY.

~ Welcome New Chapter Members ~

Left: Brian Cook - Ancestor Mathias Button - Right: Ryan Bailey - Ancestor Elisha Barnes

~ 2006 Chapter Officers ~

Left to right: Chip Lum - Secretrary; Dick McFeaters - Executive Committee; Linc Jerome Second VP; Tim Ward - President; Bob Parvin - OHSSAR President; Jim Blake - Historian; Vernon Palo - Chaplin. Not pictured: Troy Bailey - Registrar/Treasurer; Jim Pildner - First VP; Genealogist - Ron Workman; Ryan Bailey, Ed Ward, and Terry Watts - Executive Committee

~ Welcome New Chapter Members ~

Left: NEO Chapter #12 President, Tim Ward conducting induction of New Chapter Member Ron Workman. Right: Ron with his family

January 12th Chapter Meeting

and Wine Tasting \ Tour

Laleure Vineyards operated by Compatriot Richard Hill.

~ Welcome New Chapter Members ~

Left: NEO Chapter #12 President, Tim Ward conducting induction:

Center Thomas Blair: Left Gage Geogreff

NEO #12 SAR Chapter Member, Dick McFeaters was presented a "Good Citizen" Certificate and medal at the October 15th Chapter meeting

~ Austinburg County Days Parade ~

September 10th, 2005

Banner: Spencer and Brian Johnson - Guardsmen: Chip Lum, Dick McFeaters, Troy Bailey, Tim Ward, Patrick Jolly

~Welcome New Chapter Members ~

Roy Ray, David Ray, Tom Moss, and Jimmy Moss holding their certificates. In back are from left to right: Tim Ward, Tom Blair, OHSSAR Pres. Bob Parvin, Russ Ward, Tom Baker, Ed Ward, Jeff Fritinger, Jim Pildner, Dick McFeaters, George Chambers, and Ron Workman. Missing from the photo were Garth Wadleigh and Vernon Palo.

Compatriot Jim Pildner receiving a Meritorious Service Medal, presented by Chapter President, Tim Ward

~ Welcome New Chapter Members ~

Ft. Laurens, Bolivar, Ohio ~July 30, 2005

Back Row: Vern Palo, Dick McFeaters, George Chambers, Tim Ward, Troy Bailey, Jim Pildner

Front Row: New Member - Robert Smith, Youth Members: Cooper Miller and Steven Miller, Compatriot Ray Rabbett accepting Supplemental Ancestor Certificates

~ Flag Day Program and Flag Certificate ~

Ashtabula County School Employees Credit Union

June 14, 2005

Left to Right

Compatriots: Gage Georgeff, Vernon Palo, Jim Pildner, Dick McFeaters ~ Credit Union Representatives: Pat Haines - CEO, Mark DeGeroge, Dave McHahon, Mike Fitch: Cody Bartone - Soloist, and Chapter President Tim Ward

~ Welcome New Chapter Member ~

George Chambers

Left Photo: Compatriot Baker and Chambers receiving SAR Member Rosette.

Right Photo: Compatriot Baker, Chambers and Chapter President Ward.

NEO Chapter #12 Color Guard

April 29th Chagrin Valley Jaycees Blossom time Festival, Chagrin Falls Ohio

"Salute the Troops"

Left to Right

Pildner; Chambers; Ward; Lum; Baker; Bailey; Jolly

Front

JT and Kevin Ward

~ Welcome New Chapter Members ~

David & Ray Rabbett

David Rabbett (left) Chapter President, Tim Ward, Chapter President (center)

Ray Rabbett (right)

Robert Parvin, OHSSAR President ~ District Representative, Dick Fetzer

NEO Chapter #12

"Partners in Patriotism ~ Blue Star Salute"

May 21, 2005

First Covenant Church

Ashtabula, Ohio

Conducted in conjunction with NEO Chapter #12 SAR and Ashtabula County American Legions

~ Proclamations ~

Top Left: The Ohio House of Representatives (Speaker Jon A. Husted and Representative L. George Distel)

Top Right: Office of the City Manager City of Ashtabula (Philip J. Varckette, Ashtabula City Manager)

Bottom Left: Ashtabula County Commissioners (President Joe Moroski, Deborah A. Newcomb & Robert J. Boggs)

Bottom Right: U. S. House of Representatives (Steven C. LaTourette)

Representatives from Local SAR and American Legion

(Left): Chapter Chaplin Vernon Palo ~ (Center/Left American Legion Riffle Squad (Center/Right) Shelly Meister (Right) Sharon Kovalesky - Special Music

~ Presentations ~

Troy Bailey ~ NEO Chapter #12 - Presented a Gorget, symbolizing him as Chapter Color Guard Commander and displaying the Chapter's recently award 6% Membership ribbon.

~ Welcome New Chapter Member ~

Jeff Fritinger (right) Presenting Certificate Chapter President Tim Ward

~ Welcome New Chapter Youth Member ~

Spencer Johnson (left) Presenting Certificate Chapter President Tim Ward

April 2nd

Past President's Ribbons Awarded to: Left - Jim Pildner, Right - Dick McFeaters by Chapter President Tim Ward (Center)

April 2nd Program Presenter Sandra Zikursh with Chapter President Tim Ward

~ NEO Chapter #12 2005 Officers ~

Left To Right

Tom Baker - Historian ~ Chip Lum - Secretary ~Jim Pildner - 2nd VP ~ Tim Ward - President

Dick McFeaters - 1St VP ~ Brian Johnson - Genealogist ~ Troy Bailey - Treasurer/Registrar

~Welcome New Members~

Standing: Chip Lum and Jim Pildner - Chapter President

Seated: Dick Metcalf

~Welcome New Members~

Left to right....

Chapter President - James Pildner; Ed Ward; Russell Ward; Richard Hill

~ SAR Memorial Marker Dedication~

Nathan Warner - Alexander Harper Cemetery

Harpersfield Twp. Ashtabula County, OH September 18th, 2004

LEFT: Nathan Warner Descendants pictured with NEO Chapter #12 VP Tim Ward.

RIGHT: Headstone of Nathan Warner and his second wife Amy.

~ Welcome New Member ~

Stephen Adaway

Left to Right: Bob Parvin - OHSSAR VP, Jim Pildner, Steve Adaway, Tim Ward

~ Flag Certificate Presentation~

Avalon Lakes and Country Club

Warren Ohio

NEO Chapter #12 Color Guard and Members Presented a Flag Certificate to the Management of the Avalon Lake and Country Club - Warren Ohio June 6th 2004

~ 2004 Memorial Day Activities ~

Jefferson Village Memorial - Jefferson, Ohio