Galvez

Galvez Chapter

Shreveport, LA
While the Louisiana Society had been in existence for over 30 years, little effort was made to expand and organize chapters.  Major J. Fair Hardin found fifteen men who were interested in forming a chapter in the Shreveport area.  At the Louisiana Societies Annual Meeting in 1925,the President General of the National Society, SAR, presented the Charter of the Galvez Chapter to Major J. Fair Hardin of Shreveport.  The charter was signed by thirty members.

The chapter fell dormant for a number of years, but in July, 1967 five members of the Louisiana Society met in the office of Glenn Mason in Shreveport to discuss reactivation of the chapter.  On August 22, 1967, the reactivated Galvez Chapter was reborn, and Mason was elected President.

President: Keith Porter

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Secretary: Michael Deeter

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News and Events

  • Chapter Presents Law Enforcement Medal and Installs New Member (Feb 20, 2024)

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    Compatriot Donald May’ application was approved on December 1, 2023, and he was sworn in by President Jerry Madden on February 20, 2024. Compatriots May’s Patriot is Joseph May. Joseph May joined the 5th Regiment South Carolina Militia as a Pvt. in 1776 in the Revolutionary War. Oral family tradition says he fought with Gen. Francis Marion in South Carolina. In 1782, Joseph May served, along with his brother, John May, in the Revolutionary War with Capt. John Hill's Company of Militia, commanded by Col. Elijah Clarke of Wilkes County, Georgia, with duty done at Ft. Martin on the frontier for 6 months, Mar to Aug 1782.
    President Jerry Madden presents Compatriot Don May with his SAR membership certificate. Mike Deeter pinned his Rosette.

    SAR Galvez Chapter presented Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator, in absentia, the SAR Law Enforcement Medal. Caddo Sheriff’s Office Captain Bobby Williams accepted the Medal for Sheriff Prator. Sheriff Prator served as a law enforcement officer for over 50 years. First, as a member of the Shreveport Police Department, where he retired as Chief of Police. Secondly, he served six tours as Sheriff of Caddo Parish. During both tours of service, Sheriff Prator served with distinction and devotion. His performance as a law enforcement officer and community leader was exemplary.
    President Jerry Madden on the left presented Compatriot Deputy Capt. Bobby Williams with Sheriff Prator's Law Enforcement Medal. An emergency detained Sheriff Prator.

  • Galvez Chapter Holds Joint SAR/DAR Patriot John Abney Wreath Annual Laying (Dec 19, 2023)

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    SAR Galvez Chapter and DAR Chapters Dorcheat – Bistineau, Pelican and Shreveport jointly sponsored a wreath laying ceremony to pay respect and honor to Revolutionary SAR Patriot John Abney on December 19, 2023. The wreath laying was held at the Camp Zion Cemetery, Haughton. Louisiana.
    There were a total of eleven SAR and DAR members present. The invocation was provided by Dorcheat-Bistineau Regent Cindy Madden. The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by all. Regent Paula Roper of the Pelican Chapter made comments honoring Patriot John Abney for his contribution to our freedom and democracy today. Following Regent Roper's comments, the SAR and DAR wreaths were presented.

    The SAR wreath was laid by Galvez chapter Compatriot Keith Porter, DAR Dorcheat-Bistineau chapter wreath by Regent Cindy Madden, DAR Pelican chapter wreath by Regent Roper and DAR Shreveport chapter wreath by Regent Tammy Andrews.

    Patriot John Abney, buried in the Camp Zion Cemetery, Haughton, LA, was born in 1765 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. He joined the Upper 96th District Regiment of the South Carolina Militia in 1981 when he was 16 years old. As a soldier he participated in the “The Siege of Ninety-Six” and several other battles and skirmishes. He married after the war and stayed in South Carolina until after 1830. He moved from South Carolina to Alabama then to Bossier Parish just before 1847. John Abney lived in Bossier Parish just a short time before he died in 1847. He provides one of Louisiana’s many links to the Revolutionary War.

    The Siege of Ninety-Six - The British had secured Ninety-Six as a base of operations in the back country in June of 1780, and Lt. General Charles, Lord Cornwallis believed Ninety-Six would be crucial to control of the back country once the British Army moved northward out of South Carolina.
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    Major General Nathaniel Greene set siege to Ninety-Six in May of 1781, but never took the fort. He was forced to lift the siege a month later as British reinforcements advanced toward Ninety-Six. The British abandoned Ninety-Six in July and moved back to the coast, just as the Patriots wanted. This signaled the end of British control of the interior. The Southern Campaign was essentially over. British forces surrendered at Yorktown four months later, effectively ending the war.

    "From Left to right, Keith Porter, Regent Paula Roper, Taffy Deer, Mike Deeter, Regent Tammy Andrews, President Jerry Madden, Joe Averett, Jackie Nichols, Bill Nichols, Regent Cindy Madden."

  • Compatriot LCDR Raymond Alley Master of Ceremony at Wreaths Across America (Dec 16, 2023)

    Compatriot, LCDR Raymond S. Alley, USN shown here at the podium of Wreaths Across America memorial wreath laying event at Greenwood Cemetery on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Compatriot Raymond Alley acted as Master of Ceremonies for the event. Also, in attendance and assisting in laying wreaths was President Jerry Madden.
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    The event, conducted annually, pays tribute to the fallen from every branch of service. The event was held at the historic Greenwood Cemetery where there are the final resting sites for veterans from the War Between the States to the present day. Over 500 wreaths were laid in honor of the veterans.
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  • SAR and DAR Chapters Honor Patriots Responsible for the U.S. Constitution (Nov 21, 2023)

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    SAR Galvez Chapter and DAR Chapters Dorcheat – Bistineau, Pelican, and Shreveport sponsored the wreath placing ceremony to pay respect and honor to Patriots George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison at the Galvez Bi-centennial monument in Bossier City.
    To celebrate the Bi-centennial of the U.S. Constitution, The Galvez Chapter designed, constructed and placed the SAR monument at the Bossier City Government Complex 1988.Ted Sherman, a local architect, agreed to design it and Compatriot Bill Snead persuaded Central Monument Company to carve and place it at the chosen site in Bossier City.

    Three historic patriots are depicted on the face of the monument Washington, Jefferson, and Madison. George Washington, as our first President and Commander in Chief, is displayed in the middle. To his right is Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and to his left is James Madison, the “Father” of the U.S. Constitution.

    “In celebration of the Bicentennial of the signing of the Constitution for the United States of America,” is inscribed on the front of the monument and “Praise the power that hath made and preserved us as nation and this be our motto ‘In God We Trust’” is inscribed on the back and the SAR seal is displayed. The Bi-centennial monument was dedicated September 21,1988.
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    From L – R. BJ Wynne, Regent Tammy Andrews, Regent Cindy Madden, Compatriots Barrow Peacock and Fred Ott, Linda Ott and Regent Paula Roper.

  • SAR – DAR Chapters Join to Visit Veterans at Town and County Veterans Home (November 10, 2023)

    On Friday, November 10, SAR Galvez Chapter President Jerry Madden and DAR Dorcheat-Bistineau Regent Cindy Madden presented a film on WW II “PT 305.”

    ​After the film, they distributed sacks loaded with socks, letters, flags, medallions and personal items to each Veteran in attendance.
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  • Col. Carl Thompson Receives His SAR Membership Certificate (Nov 6, 2023)

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    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.

  • Galvez Chapter Assists in Placing Over 300 Veterans Flags (November 5, 2023)

    Galvez Chapter President, Jerry Madden, in cooperation with the Dorcheat Museum in Minden, Louisiana participated in an afternoon of placing American Flags by the graves of our Veterans in the Minden Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.  

    Regent Cindy Madden and Mrs. Jessica Gorman members of Dorcheat-Bistineau DAR Chapter were also participants in the flag placement. ​Jerry and Cindy Madden’s son Mr. David Madden and his two sons helped place over 300 flags that afternoon.
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  • Patriot William Davis Annual Wreath-Laying – Mt. Olive Cemetery (September 19, 2023)

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    SAR Galvez Chapter and DAR Chapter Dorcheat – Bistineau jointly sponsored a wreath laying ceremony to pay respect and honor to Revolutionary War Patriot William Davis on September 19, 2023. The wreath laying was held at the Mount Olive Cemetery, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. There were a total of seven SAR and DAR members present. The invocation was provided by Dorcheat-Bistineau Regent Cindy Madden. The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by all.

    Compatriot Keith Porter of Galvez Chapter, made comments honoring Patriot Willaim Davis for his contribution to our freedom and democracy today.  Following Compatriot Keith Porter's comments, the wreath was presented.
    ​William Davis was born in Richmond County, Virginia, in 1762. In 1780 he was residing in Granville County, North Carolina, when he volunteered for service in Capt. John Henderson’s Company of Horse In Col. de Malmedy’s Regiment. Davis saw action in the Battle of Ramsour’s Mill and possibly at the Battle of Guilford Court House. He was honorably discharged in 1782.

    ​In 1786 Davis moved to Georgia and in 1798 moved again, this time to South Carolina. In 1806 he returned to Georgia but in 1822 relocated in Alabama. In 1838 or 1839, his revolutionary service pension was transferred to his address at Shreveport.

    Property records indicate Davis had died by 1845. Where he was buried has never been definitively ascertained but it is thought that he was buried on his property. In 1975 a study was conducted that concluded that Davis is buried in the Mt. Olive Baptist church cemetery. The grave has since been marked with a headstone and SAR badge by the Galvez Chapter.

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    L-R Compatriot Brian Carberry, Vice-President Ted Roberts, Regent Cindy Madden, Compatriot Fred Ott, Compatriot Steve Creech, and Compatriot Keith Porter.

  • New Member, New Ancestors, and 40-Year Membership Recognized (August 16, 2023)

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    Compatriot Brian Carberry received his membership certificate for Patriot Sgt. Samuel Lancaster.  Sgt. Lancaster served duty as horseman in Captain Elder's Company, Colonel Roebuck's Regt - 15 Dec 1780 to 08 Sep 1781, SC Militia. He also served as a Sergeant in Captain William Smith's Troop Light Dragoons, Thomas' Regt, Sumpter's Brigade, State Troops, beginning 1 Apr 1782.

    Compatriot John Atkins received supplemental certificates for Patriots Absolom Davis and William Woldridge.  Patriot Davis served in the Battle of Kettle Creek at Refugee, GA and signed the oath of allegiance at the Tar River District in 1778.  Patriot Woldridge performed Patriotic Service as a Capt. Of the Surry Co., NC Militia and Civil Service as a Juror of Surry Co., NC.

    Compatriot Campbell has been a Compatriot of the Galvez Chapter since June 1979 and has more than earned the 40-year Service Certificate. As a member of SAR he continues to represent SAR and extend our outreach throughout the Minden and Shreveport area. Compatriot Campbell is a Viet Nam veteran, and he continues his patriotic dedication to this date. Along with receiving the 40-year Service Certificate, Dr. Campbell was awarded the America 250 Bronze medal certificate for his continued efforts to project the patriotic principles of our founding fathers.

  • Daniel and Joseph Blake Receive Their SAR Membership Certificates (May 23, 2023)

    Daniel and Joseph Blake received their membership certificates at the May meeting of the Galvez Chapter.  John Blake, the Patriot of Daniel and Joseph Blake was the son of Revolutionary naval hero Edward Blake. John Blake was a merchant in partnership with his father importing slaves to Charleston, SC.  He served as a lieutenant in the Second South Carolina Regiment and was one of the Continental soldiers captured by British forces on 12 May 1780, during the attack on Charleston. He was sent to St. Augustine, Florida, on the prison ship Torbay, and acted as spokesman for the prisoners of war to obtain necessary supplies which were paid for by the families of the prisoners.
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    After his release, Blake was again imprisoned, this time on the British schooner Pack Horse, and his family was banished from Charleston for refusing to take an oath of allegiance to the British crown. After the Revolutionary War, Blake was elected to the South Carolina General Assembly and was the first president of the State Bank in Charleston.

    Front, L-R: Joseph Blake and Daniel Blake
    Rear, L-R: Traci Blake, Chris Blake, Jerry Madden

  • Annual Jethro Butler Wreath Laying (April 2023)

    LA SAR Galvez Chapter and LA DAR Chapters Dorcheat – Bistineau, Claiborne, and Pelican sponsored the annual wreath presentation ceremony to pay respect and honor to Revolutionary Ancestor/Patriot Jethro Butler on April 18, 2023. Patriot Jethro Butler was born in Bertie County, North Carolina in 1761. He moved to South Carolina when he was very young and he enlisted at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. He served as a private, spy, and fifer in the South Carolina Troops.

    He fought in numerous battles from 1775 through 1781 and was taken prisoner during an expedition to Florida. He was then commissioned a Captain in the South Carolina militia. After the war he migrated to Louisiana via Georgia and Mississippi. He was a farmer in Claiborne Parish and died on April 9, 1841. He was survived by his children. Numerous descendants still reside in the general area. The SAR wreath was presented by a direct descendant of Jethro Butler, John Peters. There was a total of eleven DAR and SAR members present.

  • Compatriot Ray Allen Presented Supplemental Patriot Certificate April Meeting (April 2023)

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    ​Compatriot Ray Allen’s application for his patriarchal Patriot has been approved and President Jerry Madden presented him with the certificate (see picture). Patriot Reynolds Allen provided civil and patriotic service as a road overseer and by taking the oath of allegiance. Over the years his descendants migrated from North Carolina to Comanche, Texas via Tennessee. Compatriot Ray Allen spent 26 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4.

  • Jerry Madden Wins DAR South Central Division “Outstanding Veterans Volunteer” Award (March 24, 2023)

    Compatriot Madden has won the DAR South Central Division “Outstanding Veteran Volunteer” award. He won the award over the states of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Missouri. The award was presented by NSDAR Vice President General Charlotte White.

    ​His application has been forwarded to NSDAR along with seven applications from the other divisions all across America.  Should Compatriot Madden win at national, he will be recognized at the DAR Continental Congress in June.
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    Pictured from left to right are Cheryl Gott - Louisiana Society Daughters of the American Revolution State Regent, Cindy Madden - Service for Veterans State Chairman, Compatriot Jerry Madden, and Charlotte White, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Vice President General.

  • Awards Presented (March 21, 2023)

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    1) Compatriot John May receives his SAR membership certificate for Patriot John Allen from President Jerry Madden.

    2) Compatriot Jay Murrell receives his SAR supplemental certificate for Patriot Andrew Barry from President Jerry Madden.

    3) Compatriot Spencer Creech receives his America 250th Bronze medal and certificate from President Jerry Madden.

    4) Ladies’ Auxiliary member Cindy Madden and her husband, Jerry, look on in surprise as America 250th Chairman Compatriot Richard Corbett presents Cindy with an America 250 Bronze medal certificate. Cindy was unaware that her support of the America 250th Celebration was being documented.

  • Chapter Receives New Member and Awards Certificates (February 2023)

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    Compatriot Spencer Creech as he receives his SAR membership certificate from LASSAR President Jeffrey Nolen. From Left to right -Steve Creech, Spencer Creech, Jeffrey Nolen LASSAR President, and Jerry Madden.
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    Compatriot Don Little was presented his 16th and 17th Supplemental Patriot Certificates by President Jerry Madden.

    Compatriot Fred Ott receives his America 250 Bronze Medal Certificate from President Jerry Madden.
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    President Jerry Madden receives his America 250 Bronze Medal Certificate from LASSAR President Jeffrey Nolen.
    Names of people going up the stairs are as follows: Sheryl Wise, Cindy Madden, Jackie Nichols, Paula Roper, Carolyn Godwin, Jerry Madden, Linda Ott, Bill Nichols, and Fred Ott.

  • Campbell a Panelist in “Vietnam Conflict Veteran 50th Anniversary Commemoration” (January 20, 2023)

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    Louisiana State University – Shreveport hosted the “Vietnam Conflict 50th Anniversary Commemoration” Friday, January 20, 2023.

    Compatriot, Dr. Richard Campbell of Minden, Louisiana, was one of the panelists for the Vietnam Conflict 50th Anniversary Commemoration at LSU-S.  Dr. Campbell served as a Platoon Leader with 1st Air Calvary.

    The ​Vietnam Conflict 50th Anniversary Commemoration was well attended. Galvez Chapter Compatriots attended out of respect and honor of Vietnam veterans and to support Compatriot Dr. Campbell. Compatriots attending were Senator Barrow Peacock, Hooker Campbell, Fred Ott and Jerry Madden.

  • Library Staff Presented Certificates (January 17, 2023)

    The Shreveport Library Genealogy Department with its exceptional staff has expedited and simplified lineal research for an uncountable number of SAR Patriot applications over the years.

    The present Genealogy Department opened April 2, 2000, when the new Broadmoor Branch opened. It has about 25,000 genealogy artifacts. The Department occupies 8,000 square feet and the extensive range and depth of material available coupled with the genealogy experienced librarians are invaluable to the Galvez chapter. The library genealogy setting is ideal for extended genealogy research.
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    The Genealogy Department’s continued high level of research support is outstanding. It is with pleasure that the President Jerry Madden presented Genealogy Department Supervisor Matthew Hankins and Librarian Joe Slattery Sons of the American Revolution Certificate of Appreciation.
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