The Benjamin Tennille Chapter hosted the George Washington Banquet with the speaker was Martha Hayden of Monroe who spoke about the book; George Washington's Secret Six "The Spy Ring that saved the American Revolution" by Brian Kilmeade and Don Taeger. The James Huey Color Guard assisted in posting the colors.
Benjamin Tennille Chapter
Monroe, LA
The Benjamin Tennille Chapter of the Louisiana Society Sons of the American Revolution traces its roots to the formation of the Northeast Chapter on March 7, 1971, at the Lotus Club in downtown Monroe. At that organizational meeting, Austin Smith was elected as the first President, and a petition for a charter was submitted to include applicants qualifying for membership by July 1, 1971. The charter was granted on May 18, 1971, and officially issued on August 16, 1971, with thirty-eight Charter Members.
In recognition of one of the few documented Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Northeast Louisiana, the chapter later adopted the name Benjamin Tennille Chapter. Benjamin Tennille served as a Sergeant in the Third Virginia Regiment Continental Line (1776–1779) during the American Revolution. After his military service, Tennille became a deputy surveyor and held judicial roles in Georgia before settling in Ouachita Parish around 1807. He passed away in 1811 and was laid to rest in what is now known as the Tennille Family Cemetery, located on DeSiard Street in Monroe.
The cemetery, originally part of the historic Limerick Plantation, was rededicated in 1976 by the Daughters of the American Revolution and remains a significant landmark. The Benjamin Tennille Chapter honors Tennille’s legacy through commemorative activities, including placing wreaths at his grave—a tradition that underscores our commitment to preserving the memory of those who fought for American independence.
In recognition of one of the few documented Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Northeast Louisiana, the chapter later adopted the name Benjamin Tennille Chapter. Benjamin Tennille served as a Sergeant in the Third Virginia Regiment Continental Line (1776–1779) during the American Revolution. After his military service, Tennille became a deputy surveyor and held judicial roles in Georgia before settling in Ouachita Parish around 1807. He passed away in 1811 and was laid to rest in what is now known as the Tennille Family Cemetery, located on DeSiard Street in Monroe.
The cemetery, originally part of the historic Limerick Plantation, was rededicated in 1976 by the Daughters of the American Revolution and remains a significant landmark. The Benjamin Tennille Chapter honors Tennille’s legacy through commemorative activities, including placing wreaths at his grave—a tradition that underscores our commitment to preserving the memory of those who fought for American independence.
News and Events
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Benjamin Tennille hosts George Washington Banquet (February 17, 2015)
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Young Artist Wins Poster Contest – Presented Prize (May 13, 2013)
During the May meeting of the Benjamin Tennille Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution, Louisiana Society President Steve Ray and Chapter President Fred Huenefeld awarded the State Poster Contest winner, Mr. Warren Presley, a 5th grader from Sallie Humble Elementary School in Monroe, a $100 check and certificate for his winning entry for this year’s poster contest theme of "The Declaration of Independence".
Mr. Presley's entry will now represent the State of Louisiana at the contest held by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution during their Annual Congress in Kansas City, Missouri in July. The National winners will receive a Rosette Ribbon with the 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd place winners receiving a monetary award funded from the Americanism Trust Fund.
Steve Ray, Warren Presley, Fred Huenefeld
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Attorney General is Special Guest at George Washington Banquet (February 17, 2013)
Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell was the guest speaker at the Benjamin Tennille Chapter's Annual George Washington Banquet at Bayou DeSiard Country Club. Caldwell gave a presentation titled "What's the future for Louisiana."
Pictured are Hamilton Winters, Steve Ray, Gerald Graves, Ted Brode, Jim Miller, Eddie Emory, Buddy Caldwell, Fred Huenefeld and Dr. James Morock.
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Congressman Speaks to Chapter at George Washington Banquet (February 22, 2011)
Congressman Rodney Alexander spoke at the George Washington Banquet hosted by the Benjamin Tennille Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution on February the 22nd at the Bayou Desiard Country Club. Congressman Alexander informed the attendees of the happenings in Congress and Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.
pic l-r: Benjamin Tennille Chapter President Fred Huenfeld & Congressman Rodney Alexander
pic l-r: James Huey President Steve Ray, Eagle Scout Hamilton Winters, Congressman Rodney Alexander
pic l-r: Harry Neese, Congressman Rodney Alexander, Steve Ray
pic l-r: Bonnie Neese & Congressman Rodney Alexander
pic l-r: Ed Cailleteau, Benjamin Tennille Chapter President Fred Huenfeld, James Huey Chapter President Steve Ray
