Monthly Archives: July 2010

Grave Marking Christ Church Mar 24, 2010

Six 1812 Veteran Brothers Honored at Historic Christ Church in Lancaster County on March 27, 2010

Our Virginia Society contributed $300 toward the cost of this plaque placed at the entranceway to the church. Notice at the bottom is our society name for folks to see for a long time. Our colors were carried at a luncheon that preceded the ceremony. Attending was President Hartman who laid a wreath, and Colonel Andrew Johnson, Deputy President General of the Chesapeake-Potomac District of the General Society War of 1812, who also laid a wreath. Mike Lyman, Bill Nash and Dr William Nichols of our Society also attended. Our Star Spangled Banner flag was carried by President Hartman. An article mentioning our society was in the local paper preceding and following the event as well as an article in the Northern Neck Historical Society newsletter. An interesting aspect is that the six 1812 militiamen were all brothers and the sons of a Revolutionary War patriot who was also honored. (Photos by Bob Bowen)
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Board of Direction Meeting February 12, 2010

The Board of Managers of the Society met in Richmond on Feb 12, 2010. From left: Secretary Cranston Williams, Jr.; Past President, Dr. Davis H. Harpole, Sr. MD; President & Charter member, LTC Thadeus L. Hartman; Treasurer, Capt (USN) John … Continue reading

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ROTC 1812 Society Awards April 27, 2010

Past President, Jim Parrish presents three of our 1812 ROTC Awards at UVA  to Midshipman Gregory Rives and Air Force Cadet Nathaniel Cromer at the UVA ROTC Joint Awards Ceremony of 27 April 2010.  Picture of Army Cadet Maria Buser … Continue reading

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Virginia Militia Uniform

Virginia militia uniform   Virginia Militia Uniform As worn by members Steven Forest (by flag) and Paul Bess

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Orange County in War May 4, 2010

Mike Lyman spoke about Orange County’s involvement in the War of 1812 to the Madison’s of Montpelier Chapter VA USD1812. He is pictured with two of their officers

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James Monroe Obelisk Ceremony Apr 28, 2010

Attendees from the Society at the James Monroe gravesite in the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond Apr 28, 2010. The 1812 wreath was presented by Jack Maxwell not shown. L/R: Peter Broadbent, Taylor Cowardin, Richard L. Jarvis, Bill Nash, Ron Depue … Continue reading

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James Monroe Birthplace Celebration Apr 24, 2010

Attending and laying wreaths for the society was James Thacker & Mike Lyman. Mike Lyman is shown with the President Connie Schroeder of the VA Society US Daughters 1812 1812 Wreath Presented Apr 24, 2010 James Monroe BP Celebration

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Advisory Council Jun 7, 2010

The Bicentennial Advisory Council met in Richmond. R/L: Mike Lyman, Peter Broadbent, Stuart Butler, Steven Forrest, Jim Parish and Ray Gill attended. Also Jack Maxwell not shown. Attendees from Society

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2010 Bicentennial report

The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission and its Advisory Council have met regularly, and a number of Society members are actively participating as members of the Advisory Council (and your Historian is serving on the Commission). While bicentennial activities are … Continue reading

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Newsletters

Society newsletters from 2005 to the present are available for members. Please contact the newsletter editor, Mike Lyman.

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