The next meeting of the Chapter is Saturday, May 18th, 2024 10 AM at the Plymouth District Library.Â
Patriots Remembered
On Sunday September 24th, 2023 at Saline’s Oakwood Cemetery at 2 PM the Huron Valley Chapter NSSAR, Ypsilanti Chapter NSDAR, and Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter NSDAR held a Joint Dual Grave Dedication for Drummer Boy Archibald Armstrong & Lt. Samuel Waldron, two Revolutionary War Veterans. Weather was Great. 🇺🇸 This was our chapter’s third America 250 Sestercentennial Event. Thank you to everyone.
Elijah Shalis (2nd VP MISSAR & Huron Valley Chapter President), Dawn Brady (Vice Regent DAR of Michigan), David Van Hoof, (Vice President General, Great Lakes District NSSAR), Mickey McGuire (President of MISSAR)
Lauren Smith, Regent, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter NSDAR
Kate Kirkpatrick, Corresponding Secretary, DAR of Michigan & Chaplain, Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter NSDAR
The Rea Family Children sing the National Anthem
Jim Petres, Vice President General Great Lakes District 2019-2021 talks with Past Central District VPG Bill Sharp.
Bill Sharp, Past Vice President General, Central District, NSSAR.
David Van Hoof, Vice President General, Great Lakes District NSSAR
Mickey McGuire, President of MISSAR
Dawn Brady, Vice Regent, State DAR of Michigan.
Parker Hagle, First VP Michigan Society of the Children of the American Revolution
Elijah Shalis, 2nd VP MISSAR, President of Huron Valley Chapter NSSAR
Elizabeth Heller, Regent, Ypsilanti Chapter, NSDAR.
Mitchel C. Nelson, Regional Director for U.S. Senator Gary Peters addresses the audience
State Senator Jeff Irwin speaks and presents Legislative Tributes
Elijah Shalis, 2nd VP MISSAR, President of Huron Valley Chapter NSSAR
Brian Marl, Mayor of Saline speaks.
Zach Hayward, District Director for Congresswoman Debbie Dingell presents a Congressional Record
Lt Colonel, Eric Engelmeier, U.S. Army, Retired and Board President of the Saline American Legion Post #322
Descendant of Archibald Armstrong
A descendant of Samuel Waldron
Descendant of Archibald Armstrong (gray coat)
MISSAR’s Revolutionary War Howitzer does 3 volleys.
MISSAR’s Revolutionary War Howitzer does 3 volleys.
Students from Saline High School Sound Taps.
HVC President Elijah Shalis, Dawn Brady Vice Regent DAR of Michigan, GLD VPG David Van Hoof, MISSAR President Mickey McGuire
VPG Bill Sharp, HVC President Elijah Shalis, Dawn Brady Vice Regent DAR of Michigan, GLD VPG David Van Hoof, MISSAR President Mickey McGuire.
Lt. Samuel Waldron’s grave
MISSAR’s Revolutionary War Howitzer
Congressional Record by Rep. Debbie Dingell
Resolution passed by the Washtenaw Board of Commissioners
Michigan Legislative Tribute for Lt. Samuel Waldron
Michigan Legislative Tribute for Drummer Boy Archibald Armstrong
On November 12th, 2022 at Noon at Ann Arbor’s Forest Hill Cemetery a plaque was dedicated that honors Corporal Josiah Cutler & Sergeant Benjamin Woodruff. Â It was in honor of Veterans Day Weekend and the upcoming Sestercentennial of America’s 250th Anniversary. Â It was Jointly dedicated by the Huron Valley Chapter, NSSAR and the Sarah Caswell Angell, NSDAR. Â This plaque is a part of the MISSAR Plaque Project. Â The two Chapters jointly marked their graves in 2016.
Michigan Society SAR President Mickey McGuire speaks
Michigan Society SAR President Mickey McGuire speaks
Michigan Society SAR President Mickey McGuire speaks
Joel Waddell Field Rep of Washtenaw County for Congresswoman Debbie Dingell presents the Congressional Record of her remarks.
Joel Waddell Field Rep of Washtenaw County for Congresswoman Debbie Dingell presents the Congressional Record of her remarks.
Allana McGuire, Vice Regent of the Sarah Caswell Angell, NSDAR speaks.
Allana McGuire, Vice Regent of the Sarah Caswell Angell, NSDAR speaks.
Allana McGuire, Vice Regent of the Sarah Caswell Angell, NSDAR speaks.
Regent Lauren Smith of the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter NSDAR speaks.
Parker Hagle President of the Elias Cady Society C.A.R. Speaks.
Jim Petres Great Lakes District VPG 2019-2021 places a wreaths and tips his hat
Regent Lauren Smith of the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter NSDAR speaks.
MISSAR President Mickey McGuire and Regent Lauren Smith of the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, NSDAR unveil the plaque.
MISSAR President Mickey McGuire and Regent Lauren Smith of the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, NSDAR unveil the plaque.
MISSAR President Mickey McGuire and Regent Lauren Smith of the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, NSDAR unveil the plaque.
Kate Kirkpatrick State Corresponding Secretary DAR of Michigan, NSDAR gives the Benediction
Members of the Huron Valley Chapter, NSSAR
Members of the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, NSDAR.
Members of the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, NSDAR.
President Parker Hagle of the Elias Cady Society C.A.R., President Elijah Shalis of HVC and Senior State Society President of the Michigan Society Children of the American Revolution, Deb Rakoczy
Certificate of U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell’s remarks in the U.S. House.
The Resolution Honoring the Plaque passed by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners.
Michigan Legislative Tribute honoring Sgt. Benjamin Woodruff.
On November 11th, 2020 at 2 P.M. at Toledo’s Forest Cemetery the Huron Valley Chapter dedicated the newly installed headstone for Private John Melford Fields. Â He was a World War One veteran and Buffalo Soldier. Â His grave went unmarked for 60 years until this October. Â He is the grandson-in-law of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Patriot Rev. Pvt. James Robinson.
MISSAR Color Guard members Ken Goodson and James Petres.
HVC 1ST VP Elijah Shalis Intros the Ceremony.
HVC 1ST VP Elijah Shalis Intros the Ceremony.
HVC 1ST VP Elijah Shalis MCs the event.
MISSAR President David Van Hoof presents Color Guard member James Petres a Color Guard Medal.
HVC 1ST VP Elijah Shalis, OH State Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudon, OH National Guard Sgt. Clemens, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, and Earl Mack Jr. President of the Toledo Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, M.S.C.A.R. President Moria Brady, MISSAR President David Van Hoof, HVC 1ST VP Elijah Shalis
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, M.S.C.A.R. President Moria Brady, MISSAR President David Van Hoof, HVC 1ST VP Elijah Shalis
HVC 1ST VP Elijah Shalis Introduces the Ceremony.
PVT. John Melford Fields’ grave with wreaths and flags.
PVT. John Melford Fields’ grave with wreaths and flags.
OH State Rep Paula Hicks-Hudson, OH National Guard Sgt. Clemens, Toledo Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers Pres. Earl Mack Jr., and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur.
The Fort Industry Chapter NSDAR places a wreath led by Regent Paula Lauer.
U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur speaks.
U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur speaks.
U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur speaks.
U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur speaks.
U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur speaks.
U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur speaks.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur places a wreath with the assistance of OH National Guard Sgt. Clemens and Earl Mack Jr., the President of the Toledo Chapter of Buffalo Soldiers.
HVC Chaplain Rev. Sam Laswell gave the Invocation and Benediction.
The Colors are presented.
VFW George Rill Post 606 Senior Vice Commander Jerry Newman with MISSAR Color Guard members James Petres and Ken Goodson.
HVC Chaplain Rev. Sam Laswell gave the Invocation and Benediction.
OH Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson addresses the crowd.
OH State Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson speaks.
OH State Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson speaks.
OH State Rep. Paula Hicks-Hudson speaks.
MISSAR President David Van Hoof reads a letter from OH Senator Teresa Fedor, and one from OH Senate President Larry Obhof.
MISSAR President David Van Hoof reads a letter from OH Senator Teresa Fedor, and one from OH Senate President Larry Obhof.
MISSAR President David Van Hoof reads a letter from OH Senator Teresa Fedor, and one from OH Senate President Larry Obhof.
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz speaks
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz speaks
MISSAR President David Van Hoof, Buffalo Soldiers Toledo Chapter President Earl Mack Jr.
VFW George Rill Post 606 provided Honors and Taps.
VFW George Rill Post 606 provided Honors and Taps.
VFW George Rill Post 606 provided Honors and Taps.
VFW George Rill Post 606 provided Honors and Taps.
VFW George Rill Post 606 provided Honors and Taps.
VFW George Rill Post 606 Senior Vice Commander Jerry Newman leads the Honors.
Jerry Newman Senior Vice Commander of VFW Post George Rill 606 leads the Honors.
The Fort Industry Chapter NSDAR places a wreath led by Regent Paula Lauer.
Sue Petres, President of the MISSAR Ladies Auxiliary places a wreath.
Sue Petres, President of the MISSAR Ladies Auxiliary places a wreath.
SAR Great Lakes District VPG James Petres places a wreath.
M.S.C.A.R. President Moria Brady addresses the crowd.
M.S.C.A.R. President Moria Brady addresses the crowd.
VFW George Rill Post 606 Honor Guard.
VFW George Rill Post 606 Honor Guard
VFW George Rill Post 606 Honor Guard.
Ohio Senate John Melford Fields Recognition
On August 8th, 2020 at 10 A.M. at Pinckney’s Historic Cemetery the Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution and the Michigan Society of the War of 1812 held a dual grave dedication and marking for father and son, Scout Claudius Britton II and Private Claudius Britton III.
Also the Detroit Free Press Print Edition Sunday August 2nd 2020
Compatriot U.S. Senator Gary Peters wrote this letter recognizing both Brittons for their service.
Speech by President Grace Smith Ph.D. of the Michigan Daughters of the War of 1812.
People starting to gather.
People starting to gather.
HVC President Mickey McGuire starts the event and introduces HVC 1st VP Elijah Shalis.
The MISSAR Color Guard posts the colors.
HVC Chaplain Rev. Sam Laswell gives the Invocation.
The MISSAR Color Guard
MISSAR President David Van Hoof reads U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ Letter
Michigan State Representative Ann Bollin addresses the assembled.
Command Sergeant Major Catherine A. Farrell State Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Michigan National Guard speaks
Linda Lavey, President of the Village of Pinckney speaks.
Karen McNally, Regent of the Philip Livingston Chapter NSDAR speaks.
Moria Brady, President of the M.S.C.A.R. speaks.
President Al Treppa of the Society of the War of 1812 in Michigan speaks.
Char Tavarozzi reads the speech by Grace Smith Ph.D., President of MI Daughters of 1812
VPG Jim Petres of the Great Lakes District lays a wreath.
VPG William Sharp of the Central District lays a wreath.
Sue Petres President of the MISSAR Ladies Auxiliary lays a wreath.
The Pinckney American Legion Honor Guard folds and presents both American flags to the next of kin Muriel Read McGuire.
The MISSAR Color Guard does a Sword Salute.
Pinckney American Legion Post Honor Guard at Attention
The MISSAR Cannon (howitzer) does a three volley firing.
The MISSAR Cannon (howitzer) does a three volley firing.
The MISSAR Cannon (howitzer) does a three volley firing.
The MISSAR Cannon fires three volleys.
The MISSAR Cannon fires three volleys.
The Pinckney American Legion Post Honor Guard does a three volley firing.
HVC Chaplain Rev. Sam Laswell gives a Benediction.
Muriel Read McGuire with her husband, the next of kin of both Claudius II and III.
New HVC Member Zachary Fortune is Inducted into SAR by President McGuire.
New HVC Member Zachary Fortune is Inducted into SAR by President McGuire.
The MISSAR Color Guard retires the colors.
Descendants of both Claudiuses with Muriel Read McGuire as the next of kin in yellow shirt.
HVC Secretary Jim Petres presents the Pinckney American Legion Post with a Certificate of Appreciation and flag streamer.
HVC President Mickey McGuire presents member Jonathan Luker his SAR Military Service Medal and Certificate.
HVC President Mickey McGuire presents member Jonathan Luker his SAR Military Service Medal and Certificate.
HVC President Mickey McGuire presents member Jonathan Luker his SAR Military Service Medal and Certificate.
On June 22nd, 2019 at noon at Detriot’s Historic Elmwood Cemetery the Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution and the Michigan Society of the War of 1812 held a joint grave dedication and marking for the Rev. PVT. James Robinson.
The Rev. PVT. James Robinson was born a slave on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 1753 and his master Francis De Shields whom was a Colonel had him serve in a light infantry regiment under the General Lafayette and he fought at the battles of Brandywine and Yorktown. He distinguished himself at the Battle of Yorktown, which was the final battle of the war by leading a charge up a British rampart and fighting three men at once killing them and taking the rampart. General Marques de Lafayette personally awarded him the Gold Medal of Valor. He was kept in Slavery after the war and was eventually sold in New Orleans and went on to fight at the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812. At some point after that he became free because in the 1840 and 1850 U.S. Census he was free in Ohio. He went on to marry and have two kids, Wesley Sr and Alexander. James Robinson earned a living as a Preacher and died in 1868 in Detroit at the age of 115 as the last known surviving African American Veteran of the Revolutionary War and the oldest person buried in Elmwood Cemetery.
News Articles Published on Robinson for this event:
MISSAR Secretary Elijah Shalis starts the dedication program.
MISSAR Color Guard Presents Colors
Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks about Robinson
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib speaks about Robinson while MISSAR Secretary Shalis watches.
Major General Leonard Isabelle of the Michigan National Guard speaks about Robinson
President James Petres of the Huron Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution and Immediate Past President of MISSAR speaks on June 22 2019 with MISSAR Secretary Shalis watching.
President James Petres places a wreath at Robinson grave after speaking
President Al Treppa of the Michigan Society of the War of 1812 speaks,
Kristine Fontichiaro Regent of the Louisa St Clair Chapter NSDAR speaks to the assembled
Dr Grace Smith President of the Daughters of the War of 1812 Michigan speaks
Madden Brady. National Assistant Organizing Secretary of the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution speaks
The MISSAR Color Guard does the Sword Salute
The American Legion Post Livonia Honor Guard for the June 22 2019 dedication
Grave after dedication
1812 and DAR Ladies at Robinson’s grave after the dedication.
The Livonia American Legion Honor Guard displaying the flag prior to folding on June 22 2019
The Livonia American Legion Honor Guard folding the American flag on june 22 2019
The American Legion Honor Guard presenting the American flag to U of D Mercy School of Law BLSA President Cheryl Mitchell on behalf of a grateful nation. She accepted the flag as Robinson has no living family. The flag will go on display at U of D.
MISSAR Color Guard Commander Gerald Burkland addresses the assembled and explains the Sword Salute
Rep. Tlaib presents the Congressional Record on Robinson to MISSAR Secretary Elijah Shalis.
Past State of Michigan Commander Richard Chatman and Sec. Shalis both planned the dedication.
MISSAR Color Guard
Letter from US Senator Gary Peters on Robinson
Representative Rashida Tlaib presented this Congressional Record of what she read on the floor of the U.S. House on June 11th, 2019.
State of Michigan Tribute issued by Representative Jewell Jones
Wayne County Resolution passed honoring Robinson
Proclamation issued by Wayne County Exec Warren Evans
Resolution passed by the Detroit City Council honoring Robinson.
Photo of the Robinson dedication taken by Compatriot Chris White:
Robinson’s fully marked grave. Photo by Chris White
Member of MISSAR Color Guard with an early six pointed American flag. Photo by Chris White
Compatriot Nick Schroeck reads Senator Peters’ statement on Robinson. Photo by Chris White
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib with me presenting an official copy of her account of Robinson she submitted into the Congressional Record. Photo by Chris White.
Huron Valley Chapter President James Petres tips his hate after laying a wreath at Robinson’s grave. Photo by Chris White
American Legion Livonia Post 32 Honor Guard firing volley Photo by Chris White
American Legion Livonia Post 32 folds the American flag. Photo by Chris White
American Legion Post 32 member presents the flag to U of D Mercy School of Law BLSA President Cheryl Mitchell. Photo by Chris White
Patriot Riders with American Legion member Dick Chatman .Photo by Chris White
On Saturday, May 14, 2016, the Huron Valley Chapter – Michigan Society, Sons of the American Revolution hosted a ceremony at Forest Hill Cemetery honoring Revolutionary War soldiers Benjamin Woodruff and Josiah Cutler. Both patriots received the full military honors they did not receive at the time of their deaths and memorial markers were dedicated in honor of their service.
Among the many people in attendance were descendants of both patriots, Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Michigan Society SAR Color Guard and the Veterans Honor Guard of Washtenaw County.
Benjamin Woodruff was born in Morris County, New Jersey in 1744 and served as a drummer and Sergeant in the New Jersey Line. At the age of 92 he traveled to Michigan on the back of a wagon to live with his son, Benjamin Jr. in Pittsfield Township. He died in 1837 shortly before his 93rd birthday.
Josiah Cutler was a Corporal in the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and moved from Vermont to Michigan to live with his daughter Eliza Cutler Ticknor in April 1840. Eliza Ticknor was married to Heman Ticknor, brother of Dr. Benajah Ticknor who built Cobblestone Farm. Josiah Cutler was born in 1761 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts and died in June 1840 in Pittsfield Township at the age of 78.
Sons of the American Revolution 