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MDSSAR, Founded on April 20, 1889 at Annapolis, Maryland
129th Annual MDSSAR State Meeting
What a great
event we have
planned for
you –
Unlimited
lunch buffet
Great
Speaker
Ed Papenfuse
the former
Maryland
State
Archivist
And for
guests
Martha
Washington
Presentation
by Eleanor
Mulligan
Invitations have been sent already. RSVPs due by April 6th
Tell us what you did as a chapter or individually for inclusion.
Old Line State Herald Deadlines for submissions:
Mar Issue by Feb. 22 May Issue by Apr. 22 Aug. Issue by Jul. 22 Nov Issue by Sep. 22
Remember to submit your Articles to National too.
SAR Magazine
Deadlines for submissions
Winter-- Feb Issue by Dec. 15 Spring-- May Issue by Mar. 15
Summer-- Aug. Issue by Jun. 15 Fall-- Nov Issue by Sep. 15
Table of Contents Calendar of Events .............................. 2 Maryland 400 ...................................... 3 Recent Events ..................................... 5 NSSAR News ........................................ 5 DAR News ........................................... 6 C.A.R. News ......................................... 6 New Members .................................... 6 State Officers ...................................... 7 Departed Compatriots ...................... 11
Editor: Christos Christou Jr. at [email protected]
Old Line State Herald
www.marylandsar.org State President Donald A. Deering March 2018 Issue
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Calendar of Events
Date Soc Event Location/Details Color Guard
Apr. 20-22
CAR Annual National Convention
at Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800 S. Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA 22202
No
Sat. Apr. 21
SAR Annual State Meeting at The Conference Center at Maritime Institute, 692 Maritime Blvd, in Linthicum Heights
Yes
Sun. May 20
All Massing of the Colors at the Ft Meade Pavilion, 303 Llewellyn Ave, in Ft. Meade Yes
Sat. Jun 9
W3R Yorktown Wayside Marker Dedication
at Eastport, in Annapolis TBA. Plans being worked out. Yes
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebrations – March 29th
The Director for the Baltimore National Cemetery Complex under the National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veteran Affairs which includes Baltimore, Annapolis and Loudon Park National Cemeteries in Maryland has invited us to attend the upcoming event. Baltimore National Cemetery provides VA burial benefits to Veterans in Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC and Southern Pennsylvania. Last year as part of the ongoing National 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War, President Trump declared March 29 “National Vietnam War Veterans Day”. They will be hosting two ceremonies to honor Vietnam Veterans, present and past, on Thursday March 29, 2018. Both events would center around a wreath laying. Additionally, all Vietnam Veterans in attendance at either program would be recognized with a commemorative lapel pin and other commemorative items will be available.
Baltimore National Cemetery at 11:00 AM Annapolis National Cemetery at 2:00 PM
Wayside Marker Dedication BEING Planned for June 9th
The W3R Wayside dedication will be Saturday June 9th at 2:00PM with the American Friends of Lafayette in Eastport, in Annapolis. All are invited to attend.
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Maryland 400 The Maryland Society has acquired a significant collection of General William Smallwood correspondence related to his service and the state of Maryland in the Revolutionary War. In accordance with our Constitution, our intent was to acquire and preserve these important documents for posterity.
We ask that you consider donating to the Maryland 400 Patriots’ Fund in support of the acquisition. As the first order establishing our MD 400 Honorary Regiment will be published at our annual meeting, Donations will counted towards your appointment in the Regiment and recognized in that order. Donations may be sent to Gary Neal, PO Box 1, Cockeysville, MD 21030-0001.
New Maryland 400 Course Washington College now offers the following course HIS 394-10: “Finding the 400: A Revolutionary Mystery”. The students will also augment the Maryland 400 research efforts. It was a mythic moment in the Revolutionary War: on August 27, 1776: in the thick of Washington's defeat at the Battle of Brooklyn, a valiant band of Maryland soldiers fought off a much stronger British force, thus saving the Continental Army. Most of the men were killed or taken prisoner. They became known to future generations as the “Maryland 400” — a reference to the “300 Spartans” of ancient Greek fame — and even provided Maryland with its official nickname, the Old Line State. The slain soldiers' bodies are said to lie buried somewhere in Brooklyn, possibly beneath an auto repair shop. The photo is of the students visiting the grave of Patriot Benjamin Chambers, a member of the MD 400.
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Maryland 400 Honorary Regiment The following Compatriots and Friends are hereby appointed to the Maryland 400 Honorary Regiment in ranks
commensurate with their cumulative contributions to the MD 400 Patriots’ Fund.
Honorary Commander of the Regiment ($5,000 and higher)
James A. Adkins Mary Anne Luce Adkins, DAR
Honorary Major General ($4,000-$4,999)
None
Honorary Brigadier General ($3,000-$3,999) William A. Carpenter
Joseph W. Dooley
Honorary Colonel ($2,000-$2,999) Donald A. Deering
George B. Delaplaine, Jr.
Honorary Major ($1,000-$1,999) Joseph W. Albright
Ernest L. Irish David W. Hoover
C. Louis Raborg, Jr. R. Duane Tackitt
Honorary Captain ($750-$999)
Douglas C. Favorite Haswell M. Franklin
Bruce D. French George E. Lewis, Jr. Barrett L. McKown
William P. Smithson
Honorary Lieutenant ($500-$749) John G. Blades, Jr. Ivan B. Dooley, Jr.
Martin Maher, Brooklyn Parks Commissioner
Kimberly Maier, Old Stone House Executive Director Albert V. Marx, Jr. Eugene R. Moyer
James L. Myers, Jr. Lee C. Park
James M. Perry J. Patrick Warner Davis L. Wright
Honorary Ensign ($300-$499)
William C. Austin, Jr. Paul David Bannister W. King Barnes, Jr. William C. Batton James H. Berry, Jr.
Charles H. Brown, III Marshall W. Hawks
John W. Kerrigan Richard P. Mellott Douglas E. Mills
Gregory L. Shockey Richard W. Smith Patrick M. Trainor
Blaine E. Young, Sr. John P. Zebelean, III
Honorary Sergeant ($250-$299) Carl G. Auld
Charles F. Bowers, Jr. George D. Calvert, Jr.
Marion D. Carmack, Jr. Samuel Chase Chapter, DAR
James R. Compton Walter T. F. Coryell
Robert H. Cullen Vincent O. Ganley, Jr.
Adam Goodheart, Washington College Starr Center
Cynthia R. Johnson, DAR John H. Lehman, Jr.
Owen E. Lourie, Maryland State Archives
John S. McDonald David D. Morgan
Edward C. Papenfuse, Former Maryland State Archivist
Ralph L. Renner William B. Rever, III
Kyle P. Tipton John A. Trimmer
Halcott M. Turner Fred. L. Wineland
Honorary Corporal ($100-$249) James B. Bachtell
James G. Ballard, Jr. Martin L. Barron, Jr.
Christopher C. Beck, Sr.
Charles L. Bishop Earle L. Browning John L. Chadwick
Christos Christou, Jr. Stephen C. Clark
Alvin B. Cole Douglas M. Cook William O. Disney
William M. Dowling George C. Dyson, Jr.
Daniel B. Fisher Steven E. Gemeny
Herbert S. Glasby III John T. Gurney, III George A. Hughes
Donald F. Hunt William F. Hunt
Sidney G. Johnson Raymond J. Lazarro Scott W. Long, Sr. John R. T. Maher
Ronald L. O. Maher, III Robert J. T. Maher Timothy D. Mallory
Earl D. Marquette, Jr. Michael J. Minogue Robert M. Moore
Gary R. Neal Charles A. Nicodemus
John S. Nield, Jr. George W. Owings III George W. Owings IV
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Charles A. Padgett Arthur G. Petruccelli
Larry M. Pfeiffer Richard F. Price Robert L. Raney
Michael O. Raymond George Satterthwaite II David L. Scarborough John C. Scarborough
James D. Schaub Christopher T. Smithson
Gerald P. Starr Roy S. Stavely III
James K. Stevens, Jr. Jonathan T. Streett Douglas B. Stuart
C. John Sullivan, Jr. Daniel A. Tipton
Jack R. Tishue, Jr. J. D. Urbach II
Henry C. Wagner
Delton E. Warren David E. Wayson Charles J. Wells
Gerald W. Wittstadt, Jr. Ryan A. Woodard
Honorary Private ($50-$99)
Gary L. Ball-Kilbourne James E. Battles
Bruce D. Champion Darrell L. Cook
Stephen E. Denney David H. Embry
Christopher M. Engler James F. Engler, Sr.
Stephen F. Gallagher John D. Griffith
David W. Hamstead C. Ronald Harbaugh
Gerald E. Harris John D. Hoyle
Michael J. Kelley James B. Lynn
John S. Neild, Jr. Harold H. Niebel, III Charles W. Oland
Charles A. Padgett Andrew L. Peternith
James E. Pileggi Charles P. Roe
Christopher B. St. John Thomas D. Searles
Mark N. Schatz George L. Sherwood, Jr.
Craig E. Smith Charles D. Smithson Lukas R. Smithson J. Rennie Stavely James A. Tucker
John D. Urbach III Stuart R. Wilson
Worcester County Historical Society
Recent Events
George Washington Luncheon
NSSAR News National Registrar John Sinks reported that by March 1st all applications arriving at national must be on the updated forms. If you have not received it, please contact our Registrar or Genealogist to have it emailed to you.
SAR Genealogical Research System (GRS). “A Conceptual Overview of The Sons of the American Revolution Genealogical Research System” was sent out previously. GRS Committee chairman Jim Engler of Maryland has received comments and more would be welcomed. Both the Genealogy Committee and the Patriot Records Committee endorsed the conceptual overview, and President General Guzy commented favorably on the methodical approach.
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DAR News State Regent Carol Larkin will complete her 3-year term this year and will be succeeded by Regent Maureen Tipton. Both ladies have been great supporters of the SAR and are to be congratulated on their accomplishments. The Maryland SAR Color Guard will be participating in the DAR Annual Conference in March.
C.A.R. News The Maryland State SAR approved a donation of $1,250 for the Children of the American Revolution at the
Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center in Frederick MD. The Sr. State president sent a card of thanks on behalf of
all the attendees. The Maryland C.A.R.’s Theme and Project for 2017-2018 was COMFORT IN A CRISIS WITH
MARYLAND C.A.R. The goal of these children is to raise funds for the Comfort Cases organization in order to
buy emergency packs for children placed into foster homes on an emergency basis.
Past President Doug Favorite brought greetings from the SAR and Charles Bogino the CAR-DAR-SAR Liaison
presented SAR awards to the CAR and also presented a check from the SAR for the President Project. Several
members of MDSSAR were elected to the State Senior Board including Christos Christou Jr. (JEH) as 2nd VP
and David Schenck (NRM) as State Treasurer.
New Members Welcome to our newest members. We hope you will participate in many of the activities each chapter has to offer.
Chapter Nat# MD# Member Ancestor Sponsors
1 Everhart 205947 4691 John Ronald Pearcey Jacob Valentine Deering, Donald; Bishop, Charles L. 2 Smallwood 206116 4692 Edward D Knight Joshua Smith Saunders, Michael; Saunders, Anthony 5 NRM 205757 4682 Jason Richard Deets James Walker Neal, Gary; Christou, Christos 7 Hollingsworth 206032 4688 Carroll Franklin Ayres Thomas Ayres Smithson, Christopher; Christou, Christos 7 Hollingsworth 206033 4689 Gregory Franklin Ayres Thomas Ayres Smithson, Christopher; Christou, Christos 7 Hollingsworth 206034 4690 Walter Franklin Ayres Thomas Ayres Smithson, Christopher; Christou, Christos 9 Aquila Hall 206027 4683 Ralph Hopper Morgan Jr. Roleif Morgan Smithson, Christopher; Smithson, William 9 Aquila Hall 206028 4684 Lucas McKane Morgan Roleif Morgan Smithson, Christopher; Smithson, William 9 Aquila Hall 206029 4685 Tyler Cordell Morgan Roleif Morgan Smithson, Christopher; Smithson, William 9 Aquila Hall 206030 4686 Brian Nathaniel Morgan Roleif Morgan Smithson, Christopher; Smithson, William 9 Aquila Hall 206031 4687 Ralph Hopper Morgan III Roleif Morgan Smithson, Christopher; Smithson, William 10 Charles Carroll 203886 4680 James Andrew Stewart Samuel Marshall Transfer In 18 At Large 205628 4681 John Wesley Stotler Jr. Merryman Settle Neal, Gary; Christou, Christos
Supplementals Chapter Nat # MD # Member Ancestor
1 Everhart 172811 3876 George Elder Lewis Jr. James Lewis 13 Westminster 120701 2646 Cecil Massie Benjamin Moore 6 JPJ 203734 4651 Mark Douglas Deeds Andrew Deeds 9 Aquila Hall 190445 4302 Timothy David Mallory Moses Bradbury
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State Officers
Maryland State SAR Officers President Donald Arthur Deering (#1) 301-606-8827 [email protected] 1st Vice President MG (Ret.) James A. (#12) 410-330-1434 [email protected] 2nd Vice President Timothy D. Mallory (#9) 443-417-3720 [email protected] 3rd Vice President James M. Perry (#2) 301-320-1863 [email protected] Secretary J. Patrick Warner (#2) 301-585-8629 [email protected] Assistant Secretary James F. Engler, Sr. (#13) 410-781-6622 [email protected] Treasurer Gary R. Neal (#5) 443-824-8103 [email protected] Treasurer Emeritus Barrett L. McKown (#6) 410-798-4531 [email protected] Registrar Christos Christou Jr. (#4) 410-574-5467 [email protected] Assistant Registrar Christopher T. Smithson (#9) 410-836-3433 [email protected] Historian James M. Perry (#2) 301-320-1863 [email protected] Organizing Secretary William P. Smithson (#9) 410-836-3433 [email protected] Genealogist Christopher T. Smithson (#9) 410-836-3433 [email protected] Genealogist Emeritus Henry C. Peden, Jr. (#9) 443-567-5737 [email protected] Chancellor Christopher M. May, Esq. (#1) 301-698-8248 [email protected] Chaplain George Satterthwaite (#11) 301-292-1658 [email protected] Assistant Chaplain C. Louis Raborg (#9) 410-879-2246 [email protected] Surgeon Lee Crandall Park, MD (#5) 443-629-4687 [email protected] National Trustee William P. Smithson (#9) 410-836-3433 [email protected] Alternate National Trustee Douglas B. Stuart (#11) 301-292-5961 [email protected] Webmaster Christopher J. Raborg (#9) 443-307-3200 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL - ATLANTIC MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION - CHARLES LOUIS RABORG, JR.
Past Presidents 61. W. King Barnes, Jr. (#5) ................. 1984 63. Granville W. Wehland (#18) ............ 1986 68. Barrett L. McKown (#6) ................... 1991 70. Lester A. Foster, Jr. (#4) ................. 1993 71. John H. Vandegriff (#2)................... 1994 73. William C. Austin, Jr. (#10) ............. 1996 76. Cecil M. Massie, Sr. (#13) .............. 1999 78. Hall Worthington (#6) ...................... 2000
80. James R. Dearworth (#7)................ 2003 81. Douglas B. Stuart (#11) .................. 2004 82. Carroll J. Collins (#11) .................... 2005 83. Christos Christou, Jr. (#4) ............... 2006 84. Ernest L. Irish (#14) ........................ 2007 85. R. Duane Tackitt (#2) .................... 2008 86. David W. Hoover (#9) ..................... 2009 87. Edward A. Foreman Jr. (#4) ........... 2010
88. Ivan V. Dooley Jr. (#4) .................... 2011 89. C. Louis Raborg Jr. (#9) ................. 2012 90. J. Patrick Warner (#2) ..................... 2013 91. Douglas C. Favorite (#1) ................ 2014 92. James F. Engler, Sr. (#13) ............. 2015 93. William P. Smithson (#9) ................ 2016
Board of Managers Class of 2015 - 2018 Class of 2016 – 2019 Class of 2017-2020
Martin L. “Pat” Barron (#1) [email protected] William C. Batton, (#9) [email protected] Charles H. Bogino, Esq. (#2) [email protected]
Daniel B. Fisher (#6) [email protected] Robert P. Higdon (#1) [email protected] Herbert Glasby (#5) [email protected]
Reginald J. C. Fugett (#4) [email protected] Michael A. Irish (#12) mirish@[email protected] Patrick Mellott (#4) [email protected]
Hobert S. Halsey, Jr. (#7) [email protected] Dr. James D, Schaub (#10) [email protected] Chris StJohn (#11) [email protected]
John “J.D.” Urbach (#5) [email protected] Ryan P. Trainor (#13) [email protected] Mark Tyler (#12) [email protected]
Chapter Presidents #1 Sgt. Lawrence Everhart (FR) (11/09/1920) Martin “Pat” L. Barron, Jr 301-401-9929 [email protected] #2 Gen. William Smallwood (MO) (09/13/1968) James M. Perry 301-320-1863 [email protected] #3 Christian Ardinger (WA) (05/22/1971) John R. Turner 443-994-9938 [email protected] #4 Col. John Eager Howard (BC) (11/11/1972) Reginald J. Fugett 410-458-7550 [email protected] #5 Col. Nicholas Ruxton Moore (BA) (01/25/1972) George Davis Calvert, Jr 410-377-9698 [email protected] #6 John Paul Jones (AA) (07/22/1972) John R. Harvey Jr 443-621-0508 [email protected] #7 Col. Henry Hollingsworth (CE) (03/26/1973) Dr. James Dearworth, Sr. 302-731-5656 no email address #8 Col. Tench Tilghman (CARO,KE,QA,TA) (05/01/1976) Walter T. F. Coryell 410-778-5864 [email protected] #9 Col. Aquila Hall (HA) (11/06/1976) William C. Batton, Esq. 410-804-4297 [email protected] #10 Charles Carroll of Carrollton (03/01/1977) James D. Schaub, Ph.D. 301-776-9094 [email protected] #11 John Hanson (PG) (02/25/1979) Douglas B. Stuart 301-292-5961 [email protected] #12 Capt. John Smoot (DO, SO, WI, WO) (10/30/1982) Troy L. Foxwell 443-614-5437 [email protected] #13 Westminster (CARR) (03/09/1985) James F. Engler, Sr 410-781-6622 [email protected] #14 Thomas Stone (CH, CV, SM) (03/30/1991) OPEN #15 Little Meadows (AL, GA) (07/15/2000) OPEN
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Chapter Reports
#1 Sgt. Lawrence Everhart
Our Frederick Town Fife & Drum partnership is recruiting young people to be involved with their local Revolutionary history! Help Us Celebrate the Liberties We Enjoy Today By Bringing to Life Those Historic Events that Highlight Our Revolutionary Heritage. An online option to donate to the fife and drum corps is set up on their Facebook page.
#2 Gen. William Smallwood
For the 48th consecutive year, the General William Smallwood Chapter will sponsor Memorial Day observances at Veterans’ Park in Bethesda. The keynote speech will be delivered by Maryland Society incoming State President, Major General James A. Adkins, U.S. Army (Retired), former Adjutant General of Maryland. All members are welcomed to attend this event and are invited to bring their families and friends.
#3 Christian Ardinger
The SAR National Magazine, fall - winter issue on page 29. There is article about us attending the 225th Anniversary of the founding of Boonsboro, Maryland at the Washington Monument. See the article. http://sar.epubxp.com/i/907384-winter-2017-2018
#4 Col. John Eager Howard
Congratulations to the newest officers of the Col. John Eager Howard Society duly elected and installed at the Chapter Meeting held at the Maritime Institute and installation by VP Jim Adkins for his attendance and installation of our new officers. President: Reginald J. Fugett is looking forward to promoting more youth programs this year. We have an active ROTC and Eagle Scout Awards Program and looking to do more this year with a large group of new members brought in this year.
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#5 Col. Nicholas Ruxton Moore
Compatriots welcomed broadcast journalist, historian, and author Alan Walden today. Mr. Walden was awarded the SAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal in 1995 and has continued his service to our community, state and nation in the decades since. And Member of the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard & Field Music helped recognize our Eagle Scout of the Year John D. Urbach III, winner from NRM Chapter who also won the State Award. Also new members were welcomed into the society.
#6 John Paul Jones
JPJ Chapter held a wonderful Christmas social at the historic Rising Inn House with Officers Smithson, Hoover, Chapter President Harvey, Raborg, State VP Adkins, Barnes, Worthington and McKown (most are past State Presidents) posing for a group photo. This annual event get members from around Maryland to visit this historic place. It is a potluck meal with plenty for all attendees to enjoy. Mark your December calendars.
#7 Col. Henry Hollingsworth
No report prior to publication.
#8 Col. Tench Tilghman
No report prior to publication.
#9 Col. Aquila Hall
In January the Chapter held a meeting at the Harford County Historical Society in Bel Air. The chapter awarded long time member and MDSSAR Genealogist Emeritus Henry C. Peden Jr. his 40 year pin. Henry is one of the most prolific writers of Maryland History having authored and co-authored over 175 volumes. The chapter also installed new members Ralph Hopper Morgan Jr and Frank Blake. Ralph's son Ralph Hopper Morgan III and grandsons Lucas M. Morgan, Tyler C., Brian N. Morgan who live in Virginia Beach were also approved for membership. Incoming President Lou Raborg made brief remarks and handed out a draft copy of this year’s calendar which will include a new event for the chapter on Flag Day, Thursday June 14th.
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On June 14th the Hall Chapter will hand out American Flags and educational handouts about its history to citizens at the Harford County Courthouse on Main street in Belair from 12pm to 4pm in celebration of Flag Day. We will also set up a small table, outside in front of the courthouse, with the educational programs and information about joining the Society as well. Along with the table, we will set up three flags (weather permitting), One Maryland Colonial, The Cowpens Flag and the Star Spangled Banner.
#10 Charles Carroll of Carrollton
Congratulations to Jason Barnes of All Time Toys, who was honored with the SAR Heroism Medal by the Chapter President James Schaub, 1st Vice President David Embrey and Secretary Paul Turlington, with Howard County Executive Allen Kittleman and Jonathan Weinstein. New member Donald Hay was installed by James Schaub Chapter President and Fifer David Embrey.
#11 John Hanson
No report prior to publication.
#12 Capt. John Smoot
No report prior to publication.
#13 Westminster
The Westminster Chapter, continues to focus on the youth programs in their area and announced the local competition for the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest. The contest was held in February in the Large Meeting Room of the Westminster Branch of the Carroll County Public Library. The Chapter is also producing a wonderful newsletter to promote their activities.
#14 Thomas Stone
No report prior to publication. The Chapter is being reorganized and is working on electing a new President.
#15 Little Meadows
No report prior to publication. The Chapter is being reorganized and is working on electing a new President but we did receive word that the Office of the Secretary of Defense, James J. Jackson, director of The United States of America Vietnam Commemoration congratulated the Little Meadows Chapter on Volunteering and becoming a Commemorative Partner due to their willingness to assist this nation in properly thanking and honoring our Vietnam Veterans and their families.
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Departed Compatriots
President Granville Warren “Sonny” Wehland
SAR #118089 MD #2577 63rd Past State President (1986)
(9/9/1934-3/18/2018)
He was the 63rd President of the Maryland State SAR and is a descendant of Sgt. Moses Pearson of the Massachusetts Militia. He was a past Governor General of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America, past President of the Howard County Historical Society. He was the son of Henry W. Wehland and Ellen Pearson who both died in 1973. In the 1960s, Wehland worked with the late Sen. James Clark Jr. to garner support for anti-discrimination legislation that would allow blacks to enter public places in Maryland. A lifelong Democrat and ardent Obama supporter, Wehland said he didn't understand then - just as he can't comprehend now - why anyone cared about the color of someone's skin. He grew up on farmland that Snowden River Parkway now traverses. Wehland graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1959 and he became a pioneer in highway engineering in then-rural Howard County. He ended up staying with the Bureau of Highways for 36 years, including 25 as its chief. In the mid-1960s, when James W. Rouse came along with plans for Columbia, Wehland wrote the codes for all the roads being built for Town Center and the villages. Rouse's vision of people
of different races, nationalities and incomes living and working together was shared by the highway engineer. About the same time, Wehland's close friend, James Clark Jr., was elected to the Maryland Senate. It wasn't long before Clark asked for Wehland's help in building local support for a groundbreaking piece of legislation. He was married to Mary Constance Colbert and had two children Matthew H. and Mary J. Wehland Lynch.
The Years have passed by, In the blink of an eye, Moments of sadness,
And joy have flown by.
People I loved, Have come and have gone,
But the world never stopped, And we all carried on.
And now with old age,
It has become very clear, Things I once found important,
Were not why I was here.
And what's really important, Is now clear to me, It is whether or not,
I was the best me I could be.
Dr. William Armstrong Barnett SAR #77776 MD #1652
John Paul Jones Chapter
(10/05/1933-11/21/2015)
Dr. William "Bill" Barnett passed away at his home in Annapolis on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Born on October 5, 1933 in Baltimore to the late Levi
Armstrong and Helen Stokes Barnett, Bill was a graduate of Baltimore's City College High School where he played soccer. In 1955, Bill earned a Bachelor of Science from Washington College in Chestertown where he was an All-American lacrosse defenseman and a member of the 1954 national championship lacrosse team. Bill earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry and went on to serve as a Captain in the Army's First Cavalry Division at Fort Dix and Fort Sam Houston, and in Korea with the 15th Medical Battalion. Bill married Anne Funkey in 1962. The couple and their four children settled in Annapolis and were members of St. Mary's parish and the Annapolis Yacht Club. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and optometrist. Bill cared for patients at his optometric practices in Edgewater and Bowie until his 80th birthday.
He regularly enjoyed reading, Bible study, handball, tennis, golf, and sailing; and he continued playing, coaching, and supporting the game of lacrosse for many years. Bill is survived by his wife Anne Barnett; four children, Loren, William, Michele, and John; daughter-in-law Merle and five grandchildren, Helen, Sydney, Tyler, Jacqueline, and Bryce. Friends are invited to celebrate Bill's life from 2:00 to 5:00pm on Sunday, November 29 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Annapolis. Interment will follow at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Washington College Sho'men Club, Department of Athletics, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown, MD 21620.