Editor Christos Christou, Jr., 303 Nicholson Rd, Essex, MD 21221-6609

The Ruxton Muſter The Col. Nicholas Ruxton Moore Chapter

MDSSAR Newsletter Chapter Founded January 25th 1972

http://www.marylandsar.org November 2015 Volume 1, Number 1

In This Issue

Veteran’s Day Meeting

Patriots’ Ball Invitation

C.A.R. News

Events Calendar SAR MDSSAR Patriots

Ball - Dec. 19th, 2015

SAR GW Luncheon – Feb. TBD, 2016

SAR Spring Leadership - Feb. 26-27th, 2016

SAR MDSSAR Annual Meeting - Apr. 16th, 2016

SAR Natl Conf. - Jul. 8-13th, 2016

SAR Regional Meeting - Aug. 12-13th, 2016

CAR State Holiday Party - Dec. 13th, 2015

CAR State Conference - Mar. 4-5th, 2016

CAR Natl Conf. - Apr. 13-17th, 2016

DAR State Holiday Party - Dec. 6th, 2015

DAR State Conference Mar. 17-19th, 2016 DAR Natl Conf. - Jun.

15-19th, 2016

Veteran’s Day Celebration — Nov. 14th President James G. Bigwood called the chapter to order for a wonderful Veteran’s

Day meeting, focusing on veterans both past and present. R. Streett Whiteford III gave an inspiring talk on his father Lt. Col. Roger S. Whiteford Jr. of the 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry and his European tour of duty in World War II. His father was wounded several times and stormed the beach at Normandy. Streett showed off a swagger stick that Compatriot Brig. Gen. M. Hall Worthington presented to his father back in 1957, when he was serving in his unit. Compatriot Worthington, who was in attendance, recognized the infantry symbol upon it. After his talk, President Bigwood issued Compatriot Whiteford a bronze Good Citizenship Medal.

Many thanks to The Society of the Cincinnati which authorized the use of the above portrait of our chapter’s namesake. This portrait is among the many great items in their collection. © Nicholas Ruxton Moore (1756-1816) by an unknown artist, late 18th-early 19th century. Oil on wood panel. M.1958.710. Reproduced by permission of The Society of the Cincinnati, 2118 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Editor’s Note: We are resurrecting the NRM Chapter newsletter and we need your help. We look forward to any submissions that may be of interest to members of the society. Please feel free to email photos, articles or other matters of interest to Editor at cchristousoc@gmail.com

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Officers

James G. Bigwood President

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W. King Barnes, Jr. Vice President

G. Davis Calvert Secretary

Frederick G. Stenton Treasurer

Gary R. Neal Registrar

Rev. Partee J. Boliek Jr. Chaplain

James M. Bigwood Historian

David Ensminger Robert B. Caples

Christos Christou, Jr.

Paul Kirkland J.D. Urbach

Board of Managers

Facebook Page

As many of you may know we have a Facebook page which houses some of the photos from our events. If you have an account, please like us and receive messages and updates. If you don’t have an account, feel free to browse the photographs and items hosted on the site.

Go to: https://www.facebook.com/NRMSAR

NRM New Members Please welcome these members to our Chapter. They were presented their rosettes by President Bigwood.

Approved Nat# MD# New Member Ancestor Name Sponsors

8/6/2015 195826 4478 Jesse Thomas Dowling III Thomas Cockey Neal, Gary R. Christou, Christos Jr. 8/6/2015 195827 4479 Jesse Thomas Dowling IV Thomas Cockey Neal, Gary R. Christou, Christos Jr. 8/6/2015 195828 4480 William Michael Dowling Thomas Cockey Neal, Gary R. Christou, Christos Jr. 8/18/2015 196005 4481 Walter James Weiss, Sr. James Wilmer Christou, Christos Barnhouser, John A. Jr. 8/18/2015 196006 4482 Walter James Weiss, Jr. James Wilmer Christou, Christos Barnhouser, John A. Jr.

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NEWS FROM NATIONAL SAR

NSSAR Patriot Biographies The National Society SAR is updating its database of information using many volunteers to post as much as possible on our Patriot Ancestors. If you could write up something about your Patriot Ancestor we can post it. If you write up a biography on your Patriot, including any supplementals, they will be shared with others who are searching for that ancestor. The biography must be between 200 to 500 words.

Thank you to everyone who has already sent in their Patriot Bios. Maryland completed 308 bios and many chapters including ours earned an Award. We can receive another with a 20% increase in submissions from the last time. Email the biography of your Patriot Ancestor to the National Society’s contact at: patriotbios@sar.org. Check out the National website at: http://patriot.sar.org/.

The following members have already sent in their patriot ancestors’ biographies.

NSSAR # Member Ancestor Surname Patriot # Service State 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. Charles Carroll P-129319 MD 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. Samuel Clark P-134057 MD 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. John Gleaves P-166963 MD 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. Henry Johnson P-225104 MD 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. John Maxwell P-243416 MD 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. William Maxwell P-243456 MD 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. Hance Miller P-249232 DE 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. Eva Rice P-278011 DE 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. Thomas Rice P-278168 DE 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. Archibald Shaw P-287979 PA 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. John Veasey P-310586 MD 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. William Viers P-310836 MD 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. John Warfield P-313507 MD 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. Samuel Warfield P-313518 MD 89071 Wilson King Barnes, Jr. Thomas Barnes P-109253 VT

152790 Gary R. Neal Robert Burnett P-125491 PA 152790 Gary R. Neal Daniel Copple P-138781 PA 152790 Gary R. Neal Thomas Hollingsworth P-183687 DE 152790 Gary R. Neal Lydia Trowbidge P-333116 NJ 178725 Samuel Yeardley Smith, Jr. Robert Smith P-292965 MD 182338 Charles L. Snodgrass III Leath Ingram P-189739 PA 183274 Donald G. Honeywell Henry Litzinger P-237362 MD 186429 John Dennis Urbach Joseph Wallen P-332682 VA 189519 George Davis Calvert, Jr. Thomas Davis P-145014 CT/RI 190156 David Anthony Ensminger Oakey Vanosdol P-310351 NJ 191546 Charles H. Brown IV William Logsdon P-333798 MD 192474 William Richard Sarudy James Thorp P-334102 VA 193986 Charles E. Law, Jr. Jacob Dudderar P-150727 MD

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NEWS FROM MARYLAND SAR

54th Annual MDSSAR Patriots’ Ball and Presentation of Debutantes The presidents of numerous hereditary Societies in Maryland and nationally will be attending the 54th Annual MDSSAR Patriots’ Ball on December 19th. All members and their guests are invited to this event. If you are a member, you should have received your physical invitation in the mail. A digital version of the flyer was also sent out via email. Assuming we have your proper addresses, you should have gotten both!

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MDSSAR Visits the Battle of Brooklyn Heights NY – August 2015

The MDSSAR sponsored a bus trip to Brooklyn, NY in August to participate with other SARs to honor the famous brigade—Smallwood’s Flying Camp—that went to NY to help Washington. The MD Society has supported original research at the State Archives with a generous $20,000 grant to research the lives of these 1,000 Marylanders who served so bravely with Washington. Author Linda Reno started this research with her publication of the MD 400 in 2008.

Color Guard Drummer Robert Ayres Memorial - July 2015

NRM members W. King Barnes, Jr. and Christos Christou, Jr. participated in the memorial to Color Guard member Robert J. Ayres who died in 2013. Rev. Christou performed the ceremony and the MDSSAR Color Guard fired musket salutes. His girlfriend Virginia Apyar, President National of the Daughters of 1812 remarked how Bobby would have enjoyed having so many gathered in his memory. His tombstone bears the symbols of both the SAR and 1812 and a drum.

George Washington’s Tomb at Mt. Vernon VA – July 2015

National Commander David Hoover of Bel Air, MD and the Maryland Color Guard had the honor of guarding the tomb of George Washington.

The Port of Baltimore welcomes L’Hermione to the U.S. – June 2015

David Embrey, his wife Vicki, & Robert Reyes greeted the replica French war-ship L’Hermione in the Baltimore and Annapolis harbor. The original ship brought the Marquis de Lafayette to America during the Revolutionary War at a pivotal time in the conflict.

George Washington’s Resignation Speech Unveiled in Annapolis – February 2015

Governor Larry Hogan invited the MDSSAR to participate in the State House unveiling of the original George Washington resignation speech. MDSSAR had contributed $5000 to the building of a display case. Governor Larry Hogan enjoyed the Color Guard participation as part of unveiling of the speech and opening of the restored Old Senate Chamber. The chamber looks as it did on on December 23, 1783—the day that Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief.

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NEWS FROM MARYLAND C.A.R.

Thomas Johnson Society C.A.R. Visits the Washington Monument – October 2015 The Col. Nicholas Ruxton Moore Chapter has had a long tradition of supporting the Maryland C.A.R. and especially the Thomas Johnson Society of the C.A.R. In October, Col. Nicholas Ruxton Moore members helped to plant flower bulbs at Mt. Vernon Square with the TJS C.A.R. as part of the Maryland C.A.R.’s State Workday Project. Over 1000 bulbs were planted and will bloom in the spring. The children and adults enjoyed a box lunch after their hard work and then took a tour of the Maryland Historical Society to see the 1815 & 1915 time capsules that had been rediscovered during the Bicentennial renovations of the Washington Monument. The Monument is the first one to have been built in the nation commemorating the life of President Washington. While the 1815 time capsule was found in the foundation stone, the 1915 time capsule’s hiding spot—in the wall behind the bronze plaque—was unknown before the restoration. Both time capsules contained coins, newspapers, and other objects from their respective time periods.

Capt. Nicholas Ruxton Moore of the Light Dragoons – 1778 Capt. Nicholas Ruxton Moore resigned his commission after 2 years to return to his business at home. His letter & GW’s response via Jas. McHenry are in the George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress.

Baltimore Decemr 20th 1778 Sir

It is with the greatest reluctance I now / addreſs your Excellency on a subject which to me is exceed= / ingly disagreeable, that of Quiting the Army—

Two years have now elapsed since I have had the Honor of / serving in the Army during which time having no person / to take care of my Buſsineſs, I find it in such a perplexd, / confused situation, that was I to gratefy my inclination by / serving only one Campaign more, it woud be making / a sacrifice of allmost every thing I have in the world—

your Excellency will readily concieve my uneasineſs / on this occasion when I do aſsure you upon my Honor it / is with the greatest regret that I shall leave the service.

my Commiſsion as Capt. of Lt.Ds. I shoud have inclosed / but I have ^not received it—as a state of suspence is very / disagreeable, I must beg the favor of your Excellency to / forward your permiſsion for my resignation as convenient= / ly poſsible—while I Remain Your Excellency’s / most obtt. Hbl. Svt.—

Nich. Ruxton Moore [NRM didn’t receive a reply until 1779, from GW’s secretary, Jas. McHenry]

Head Quarters Middlebrook 27th. March 1779.

Dear Sir. Your letter to his / Excellency of the 20th

December / Ultimo—came to hand the 25th / instant.

The general desires / me to expreſs his unwillingneſs / to loose an officer who has given / proofs of zeal and ability, during / the time of his ſervice.—But as / you have taken the resolution to / leave the army, his Excellency can= / not withold his permiſsion. It / will be neceſsary, however that you / should. transmit a certificate of / your having no accounts unsettled / in the regiment, or with the public— / previous to its acceptance. / I wish you much / honor and reputation in your / new pursuits—and am Dear Sir / yours very / ſincerely

James McHenry [Later Sec. of War & namesake of Fort McHenry]