Society of the War of 1812 in Virginia

A joint grave marking ceremony between the Richmond Chapter, VASSAR and the War of 1812 Society in the Commonwealth of Virginia took place at the Shockoe Hills cemetery in Richmond, Virginia on November 21, 2010.

The program and photographs taken are shown. The War of 1812 Society grave markers were unveiled by President Jack Maxwell and Registrar Hank Howells. The SAR grave markers were unveiled by Chapter President Taylor Cowardin and officers of his chapter. Members of the Richmond Chapter in Revolutionary War attire gave the Musket Salute. Many chapters of VASSAR and other Societies presented wreaths as shown on the accompanying program.

1812-SAR Grave marking ceremony Shockoe Hill Cemetery Richmond, VA Nov 21, 2010.

1812 Records of Palmer & Shook Shockoe Hill cem

Fr Left: Taylor Cowardin, Bill Nash, Jack Maxwell, Mike Lyman, Peter Broadbent, Hank Howells III, Ron DePue

Wreath Presenters & Members of the War of 1812 Society in VA

1812 Grave marking Franklin Co Nov 14 2010

1812 Seal grave marking

Gravestone after marker installed

Descendants Joe Blanton (L) and Allen Courtney (R)

Left Joe Blanton's son-Right Jay Ponton

 

Paul Bess in Militiaman's attire, Jay Ponton, Mrs Blanton. Mother Blanton, Blanton son, Joe Blanton, Ron Depue, Allen Courtney, Mike Lyman

 

1812 October 9th Event