OUR LEXINGTON, SC SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION CHAPTER DRAWS MEMBERS FROM LEXINGTON, WEST COLUMBIA, IRMO, COLUMBIA, AND THE SURROUNDING MIDLANDS.
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Godfrey Dreher Chapter
Lexington, South Carolina
Our speaker for the February 9th meeting will be Dr. Peter Winn Martin. His presentation, “The Unique Fort Morris,” will explore the historical significance of this important Revolutionary War site. Dr. Martin will require both a projector and a screen for his program.
Dr. Martin is a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine (Class of 1977). He has devoted forty-nine years to the veterinary profession and currently practices in Riceboro, Georgia, where he resides. In addition to his professional career, Dr. Martin is an accomplished author and historian, having written two books, including a notable work on Daniel Stewart and the American Revolution.
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Any male shall be eligible for membership in the SAR who is a citizen of good repute in the community; and a lineal descendant of an ancestor who was at all times unfailing in loyalty to and rendered acceptable service in the cause of American Independence”. The SAR accepts patriotic service rendered, with some exceptions, for the period between 19 April 1775 and 26 November 1783.” Membership in the SAR requires documented, acceptable evidence that your ancestor served.
Please note that family tradition in regard to the services of an ancestor will not be considered proof. No preliminary decision will be given with respect to a line of descent, service, or whether proposed evidence is acceptable. When properly examined in context with all available evidence, preliminary decisions might prove to be incorrect and the SAR will not participate in rendering improperly formed evidentiary decisions. We reserve the right to accept or reject any evidence submitted.