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Minnesota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

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  • Obituary: Col. Andy Johnson

    The DC Society has informed us that our dual-society member Colonel Andrew Martin Johnson passed away on May 23, 2022. Col. Andy (as the announcement read) was born in 1935, a native of Windom, MN. He completed his BA degree and graduate studies in public administration at the University of Minnesota. He served in the…

  • Stephen Taylor 1766-1857

    This brief biography was written for the National SAR Patriot Research System. Stephen Taylor was born in about 1766.1  While in Sheffield, MA, during the Revolution, Taylor enlisted as a private in the 1st Massachusetts Regiment under COL Joseph Vose. He claimed to be large for his age, being only fifteen. He served from 1781-3 under…

  • Lawrence American History Teacher Award

    The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all American history teachers, whose approved curriculum teaches students about the American Revolution era from 1750 to 1800, to apply for the Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award. The award is open to all teachers at the elementary, middle school or…

  • MNSAR Spring 2022 Newsletter

    Here is Issue #2 of the Minnesota SAR Salute, our quarterly newsletter. This issue contains the following: Annual George Washington Observance and Luncheon Stephen Taylor Presentation MNSAR Awards Stars and Stripes Minnesota Eagle Scout Winner American Eagle A correction to the printed newsletter: the Constitution Day meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, 15 October, 2022.…

  • Discovering a Patriot Woman

    Our State Genealogist and Membership Coordinator has found a new patriot ancestor: Christena Reichard of Pennsylvania. Attached is documentation he collected to prove her patriotic service. In 1991, a researcher published a comprehensive list of patriot women of the Revolution. It listed over 5,000 individuals, and the list does not include Reichard. Nor does she…

  • MNSAR Winter Newsletter

    Here is the 2022, issue #1, of the Minnesota SAR Salute, the State Society’s newsletter. This issue reported primarily on the MNSAR annual business meeting, which took place at Jax Cafe on Saturday, January 22, at Jax Cafe. There are summary reports on all major State Society activities as well as Minneapolis and St. Paul…

  • Washington’s Birthday Luncheon

    Our next meeting, Saturday, February 26, celebrates George Washington’s Birthday with our annual luncheon. Members of the MNSAR and of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of Minnesota are cordially invited, including their spouses and guests. Social time convenes at 11:00 with a cash bar. Society business is conducted starting at 11:30. The…

  • 2022 Business Meeting

    We are pleased to report that the 2022 Business Meeting of the Minnesota SAR took place at Jax Cafe last Saturday, January 22. Jax had recently reopened following renovations. Reports were made by officers and committee chairs. State membership was reported as lower than last year. Color Guard and living history activities have gained momentum…

  • Obituary: Dick Brink

    The National Society has reported that our long-time compatriot Richard Brink passed away. According to his obituary, he died last summer on July 4. Brink was active in the State Society and most recently served on the Board of Managers in 2006. Professionally, he worked for 3M as a chemical engineer and then as a…

  • Veterans Day 2021

    Vice President General Chris Moberg and Minnesota SAR Living History team leader Rich Howey represent the Minnesota SAR Color Guard, at the Veterans Day program at the International Event Center in Rochester, MN.  The MNSAR Color Guard was honored to march alongside a number of other local honor guards in this event honoring both veterans…

  • Patriot Stephen Taylor

    In his latest tale of Minnesota History, Star Tribune writer Curt Brown discusses burials in our state that are tied to the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Members of MNSAR may guess the Revolutionary tie: Stephen Taylor, buried in Winona, MN. To our knowledge, Taylor is the only Revolutionary Patriot buried in Minnesota.…

  • 2021 SAR Eagle Scout Contest

    The Minnesota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) sponsors its annual competition for youth who have earned the BSA Eagle Scout badge. Deadline is January 15, 2021.

  • MNSAR Autumn Newsletter

    Our Newsletter Editor and Historian has published the Autumn 2021 issue of the Minnesota SAR Salute, our quarterly newsletter. Members should receive a copy via the mail. This issue contains the following: MNSAR Constitution Day Luncheon Highlights: presenting new members and supplemental certificates; memorials for recently deceased compatriots; the evolution of the state Color Guard;…

  • Obituary: Bruce Aiton

    Compatriot Bruce Aiton passed away in Grand Rapids, MN, on 18 October 2021. Bruce transferred to our society from the Arizona Society in 2011. He served in the Navy as a hospital corpsman during the Vietnam War and was active in veterans organizations. He also shared genealogical information through the FindAGrave web site. The Grand…

  • Obituary: Paul Theisen

    We have recently learned that our compatriot Paul Theisen passed away last summer. Paul created our Color Guard with the help of Craig Whiting and the late James Church. The three worked closely in training, equipping and planning. In 2007 the Color Guard began posting colors at meetings and attending public events. Paul saw the…

  • Genealogical Evidence and Proofs

    To help current and future members with filing applications, the Minnesota SAR State Genealogist and membership coordinator, John Sassaman, has produced a good example of how the SAR likes to see evidence. An application form needs at least one piece of evidence to prove every fact provided. To help navigate this example, here are the generations…