Col. Carl Thompson receives his membership certificate in the National Society of Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Pictured with Col. Thompson (center) is his lovely wife Diane and Galvez Chapter of the SAR, President Jerry Madden. Col. Thompson is a welcome addition to the Galvez Chapter and SAR. He served his country in the military for over 36 years. Col. Thompson is currently the Associate Assessor of Webster Parish.
Col Thompson’s Patriot, Graves Eaves (1724-1810), was born in Northumberland, Virginia. He was the fourth youngest son of Graves Eaves and his wife Elizabeth Matthews Eaves. Graves Eaves service to the colonies during the Revolutionary War was his ability to supply meat and produce to the military. This is recorded in a document in the North Carolina Archives.