John Martin Indiana Chapter
The John Martin Chapter is named in honor of Private John Martin whose final resting place is Martin Cemetery Parke County, Indiana.
Born: 20 Jan 1766; Spartanburg, SC
Died: 1827
Buried: Martin Cemetery, Parke Co, IN
Service: Pvt, Continental Line
Served as a substitute for his father
At the siege of Yorktown
Proof: ; DAR # 496658 & # 500093
Beckwith's "History of Parke & Vigo Counties" (1880) p. 205
Born: 20 Jan 1766; Spartanburg, SC
Died: 1827
Buried: Martin Cemetery, Parke Co, IN
Service: Pvt, Continental Line
Served as a substitute for his father
At the siege of Yorktown
Proof: ; DAR # 496658 & # 500093
Beckwith's "History of Parke & Vigo Counties" (1880) p. 205
President's Message 2023
Planned 2023 Meetings and Events
The John Martin Chapter meets at different locations in the area thru out the calendar year. For advance Information on meeting sites and events can be found on the Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution webpage. Click on this link
May 2023
There will be a chapter meeting Saturday the 6th. Meeting will be at MCL and will start at 11am.
We will be given awards to chapter members, meeting new members. We will discuss upcoming events and activities.
Hope to see a large turnout.
March 2023
Saturday March 11th- 3 PM to 5 PM MCL Meeting Room Cafeteria Meadows Shopping Center South 25th and Ohio Blvd. Terre Haute, IN
Compatriots,
During the meeting we will discuss the following:
Induction of new members
Upcoming parades and events.
Black Powder rifle training March 25th. Friendship IN.
1sr House of Delegates Meeting for 2023, April 22nd, McCormack Creek State Park
Loyalty Day Parade in Brazil on the 04/29
Plans for recognizing Patriot Graves by our chapter
George Rogers Clark Commemoration, May 29, 2023. This is the 244th Anniversary of Fort Sackville. This is a National Event.
Discuss Color Guard.unit.
Presenting Flag Appreciation Certificates - Business or Individuals to recognize
Report on Challenge Coins
Guest Speaker Eldridge Davis - Teaching American history - College Level
Current Chapter Officers
President: William E Behnke Sr, President,
email [email protected]
Vice President: P. Kent Salitros Vice President,
email [email protected]
Secretary: Brandon Halleck Secretary,
email [email protected]
Treasurer: George A. Brattain
Chaplain: Donald Smock
The John Martin Chapter meets at different locations in the area thru out the calendar year. For advance Information on meeting sites and events can be found on the Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution webpage. Click on this link
May 2023
There will be a chapter meeting Saturday the 6th. Meeting will be at MCL and will start at 11am.
We will be given awards to chapter members, meeting new members. We will discuss upcoming events and activities.
Hope to see a large turnout.
March 2023
Saturday March 11th- 3 PM to 5 PM MCL Meeting Room Cafeteria Meadows Shopping Center South 25th and Ohio Blvd. Terre Haute, IN
Compatriots,
During the meeting we will discuss the following:
Induction of new members
Upcoming parades and events.
Black Powder rifle training March 25th. Friendship IN.
1sr House of Delegates Meeting for 2023, April 22nd, McCormack Creek State Park
Loyalty Day Parade in Brazil on the 04/29
Plans for recognizing Patriot Graves by our chapter
George Rogers Clark Commemoration, May 29, 2023. This is the 244th Anniversary of Fort Sackville. This is a National Event.
Discuss Color Guard.unit.
Presenting Flag Appreciation Certificates - Business or Individuals to recognize
Report on Challenge Coins
Guest Speaker Eldridge Davis - Teaching American history - College Level
Current Chapter Officers
President: William E Behnke Sr, President,
email [email protected]
Vice President: P. Kent Salitros Vice President,
email [email protected]
Secretary: Brandon Halleck Secretary,
email [email protected]
Treasurer: George A. Brattain
Chaplain: Donald Smock
House of Delegates
The time is rapidly approaching for our House of Delegates., April 22nd, 2023. At this meeting will will be conducting Society business and electing new officers. In addition we will be judging our Youth Program entries.
Make sure your chapter's get their Poster, Brochure, Essay and Orations entries in to the appropriate committees.
Attached are the flyers for the meeting. Make sure to send in your reservations. Don't wait for the last minute to do so. Waiting makes it difficult for the host chapter to organize the meeting.
Don't forget the Grave Marking on Sunday the 23rd.
Again, please don't wait get your registrations in.
William E Behnke Sr.
Indiana State Secretary
The time is rapidly approaching for our House of Delegates., April 22nd, 2023. At this meeting will will be conducting Society business and electing new officers. In addition we will be judging our Youth Program entries.
Make sure your chapter's get their Poster, Brochure, Essay and Orations entries in to the appropriate committees.
Attached are the flyers for the meeting. Make sure to send in your reservations. Don't wait for the last minute to do so. Waiting makes it difficult for the host chapter to organize the meeting.
Don't forget the Grave Marking on Sunday the 23rd.
Again, please don't wait get your registrations in.
William E Behnke Sr.
Indiana State Secretary