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Sep 2004
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Sep 2006
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History | Past Presidents | Membership Rolls (1895-present)
"The Washington State Society is among the youngest of the State organizations, having perfected its organization in 1895. Largely through the efforts of Colonel, now General, Thomas M. Anderson, U. S. A., and for many years Vice President-General of the National Society, there was organized in the city of Portland, Ore., June 6, 1891, the Oregon and Washington Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, with about twenty members.
The first chapter in Washington was organized in Spokane by Colonel J. Kennedy Stout and others February 1, 1894, and on September 25, 1894, at the suggestion of Compatriot Arthur S. Gibbs, of Seattle, the organization of Seattle Chapter No. 2 was perfected, while Alexander Hamilton Chapter No. 3 was formed at Tacoma, October 9, 1895, by Compatriots Arthur Newton Thompson and Benjamin L. Harvey."  

The first State President was a Civil War Veteran and grandson of a Patriot, Col Simon W. Scott.    Read more....
State Society History from WASSAR Centennial (1895-1995) Booklet

(from
Clark, A. Howard. A National Register of the Society Sons of the American Revolution, New York, NY: Louis H. Cornish, 1902.)

Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award....read more

Coming Events....
 
Draft Agenda | Notes and Directions for Annual Executive Meeting 2008
In the News
The Washington Trail was awarded The Jennings H. Flathers Award for 2005-2006 for the best news publication in the Nation for a Society under 500 members.  Congratulations to Editor Bob Doughty and staff for their continued pursuit  of excellence.  Job Well done!!
Meetings
The Washington Society of the Sons of the American Revolution holds regular Chapter meetings at each of the four Chapters.  All meetings are open to prospective members and interested persons. If you know or believe you have a Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestor and are interested in membership or more information, please contact the Chapter closest to your location.  You are not restricted from joining any of the Chapters, however, most find a local Chapter most convenient. More information on each Chapter can be found using the link under the WASSAR Chapter in the navigation bar to the left.

Spokane Chapter - Spokane area, meets in Spokane.
Seattle Chapter - Seattle area, meets in Renton.
Alexander Hamilton Chapter - Tacoma area, meets in Fife.
Cascade Centennial Chapter - Bellevue area, meets in Bellevue.

State Officers  (Download a current State & Chapter Officer Muster Roll)
President Robert F. Doughty
(Cascade Centennial Chapter)
Vice President David S. Raese
(Cascade Centennial Chapter)
Vice President Operations Dean Ladd
(Alexander Hamilton Chapter)
Secretary Douglas H. Nelson
(Seattle Chapter)
Treasurer Anthony O. Abbott
(Seattle Chapter)
Registrar Jon M. Newton
(Seattle Chapter)
Genealogist << Open >>
Chaplain Rev. Dr. William B. Ailes
(Spokane Chapter #1)
Historian James M. Lindley
(Cascade Centennial Chapter)
National Trustee John C. Ellingson, Sr.
(Spokane Chapter #1)
Alternate National Trustee John P. Qualls
(Cascade Centennial Chapter)
Webmaster Jon M. Newton
(Seattle Chapter)

The WASSAR Executive Board consists of all elected members and Chapter Presidents. Ex-offico Board Members include: the National Trustee, the Washington Trail Editor, and the Endowment Fund Chairman.
 

Meetings
Pacific District Meeting Jun 2006 | By-Laws Draft Amendments |
Minutes:     8 Apr 06
Minutes:     22 Sep 07
State Committee Chairs (appointed)
Audit << Open >>
Awards Jon M. Newton
(Seattle Chapter)
Budget Anthony O. Abbott
(Seattle Chapter)
CAR/SAR Coordinator Stefan M. Kovalenko
(Seattle Chapter)
Color Guard Lee H. Thomasson
(Alexander Hamilton Chapter)
Eagle Scout Donald H. Wingerson
(Seattle Chapter)
Eagle Scout Lee H. Thomasson
(Alexander Hamilton Chapter)
Endowment Charles V. Waid
(Alexander Hamilton Chapter)
Finance Charles V. Waid
(Alexander Hamilton Chapter)
Flag Certificates Frederic R. Ramsey
(Alexander Hamilton Chapter)
Knight Essay << Open >>
NSSAR Library Melvin M. Scott, Jr.
(Alexander Hamilton Chapter)
New Citizen Pin (East) Neal S. Hyde
(Spokane Chapter #1)
New Citizen Pin (West) Andrew M. Cowan
(Seattle Chapter)
Washington Trail Newsletter << Open >>
Nominations John C. Ellingson, Sr.
(Spokane Chapter #1)
ROTC/JROTC Robert W. Wagers
(Alexander Hamilton Chapter)
Rules << Open >>
Joseph R. Rumbaugh Oration << Open >>
Webmaster Jon M. Newton
(Seattle Chapter)

This page was last updated:  February 12, 2008