Memorial Day … Remember

May 25, 2009

Memorial Day

Let us always remember the sacrifices of those who have given their lives for our country and our freedom from the beginning of our nation through today.

One of the Perks …

May 13, 2009

sar_awardtojeffwentworthL/R: Steve Rohrbough, Past President San Antonio (SA) Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution (SAR); Ed Butler, Secretary-General of the National Society of SAR; Texas State Senator Jeff Wentworth; David Bowles, SA SAR Chapter President; and Frank Rohrbough, SA SAR Chapter  Color Guard member, presenting Senator Wentworth with the Sons of the American Revolution Silver Good Citizenship Medal and accompanying certificate.

The Silver Good Citizenship Medal must be approved by the state society and is presented to individuals who have served the community in leadership positions over a long period of time.

One of the rewards of being President of the SA Chapter of SAR is having the opportunity to give Good Citizenship Medals and other recognition to individuals who have earned them.

Do You Have a Patriot Ancestor?

May 6, 2009

Do you think you have a patriot ancestor that would qualify you for membership in the Sons or Daughters of the American Revolution?

The San Antonio Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will help you with the documentation. On Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, June 13, James Taylor, the chapter genealogist, will be available at the San Antonio Genealogical Society to assist you at no charge.

If you are in the San Antonio area and would like to apply for membership in one of these hereditary organizations, show up with your documentation at the Genealogical Society’s library located at 911 Melissa, San Antonio, TX 78213 between the hours of 10:00 AM and noon on the second Saturday of May or June.