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The Tennessee State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution 

Kings Mountain Chapter

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The Kings Mountain Chapter is located in the Johnson City, Washington Co. area.
We have local member from Jonesboro to Greeneville, and from Hamblen to Newport.

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Chapter Background

_____The Kings Mountain Chapter received its Charter from the Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on the 20th of October 1966. The charter members were Dr. Ray Mettetal, President, William P. Bailey, Jr., Joseph K. Barker, Robert E. L. Barker, Robert E. L. Barker, Jr., Edward T. Brading, Leland K. Cardwell, Jere Michael Disney, Samuel K. Doak, Charles H. Dubbs, John B. Ellery, Wade H. Fleenor, Calvin C. Frey, Carl A. Jones, Clifford A.Maxwell, John Alan Maxwell, Martin Jerone Mettetal, Charles 0. Parker, Jr., Lester Talley Scott, William A. Starritt, Jr., and Frederick Charles Uhlmann.

_____The chapter has supported the ROTC programs in the area for a number of years. These high schools include: Science Hill High School, Unicoi County High School, Daniel Boone High School, David Crockett High School, Sullivan North High School, and Sullivan East High School. The chapter also supports a senior ROTC Unit at East Tennessee State University.

_____The chapter has developed a program of marking the graves of Revolutionary War Patriots and deceased members of the Sons of the American Revolution Society.

_____In addition to service in the local chapter, our members also serve in State of Tennessee Sons of the American Revolution and the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
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Click here for an historical look at the Battle of Kings Mountain


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Meetings
 
        The Kings Mountain Chapter meets once a month unless there are conflicts which make meeting impossible. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. The meeting, both dinner and business are normally held at 6:00 PM at the House of Ribs Restaurant in Johnson City, and includes wives and/or guests attending with the members.

        Visitors who are interested in joining the Sons of the American Revolution are welcome to attend any of the chapter meetings, but prior reservations are requested. Please contact the chapter Secretary, Ronald C. Whitson or the chapter President, Joe A. Chambers at the e-mail address listed below.

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Contact Points for information about the Kings Mountain Chapter, TNSSAR
 
President     
Dr. Joe A. Chambers
235 Fishery Loop Road
Erwin, TN 37650
drjoec1@earthlink.net
Ph. 423-743-3656
Secretary     
Ronald C. Whitson
2910 Muskett Drive
Johnson City, TN 37604
ronwhitson@embarqmail.com
Ph. 423-929-7610
Registrar     
Dr. Sam W. McKinstry
709 Douglas Street,
Johnson City, TN 37604

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For general information about the TNSSAR, please contact State Registrar Richard Spencer

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sarpin.gif For more detailed information about the Sons of the American Revolution and the Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution please visit the TNSSAR website. It contains much indepth information and links to detailed sources.

 




 

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King Mountain Chapter, Tennessee Society SAR | Last updated Apr 18, 2009


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