General Richard Montgomery Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution

04/30/2026

Compatriot Patrick Little was inducted by President Kirkland at our April chapter meeting. As previously posted, Patrick's father, Richard, was inducted later in the month. Patrick had accomplished much of the genealogical research for the family and his and Richard's applications were submitted under the SAR Family Plan. Congratulations and welcome, Patrick and Richard Little!

04/29/2026

On the occasion of his 92nd birthday, Compatriot Richard Little was inducted into the SAR by former President General Bruce Pickette. The induction was held at Richard's home in Montgomery with family members present to celebrate both his birthday and becoming a member of the SAR and the General Richard Montgomery Chapter. His son Patrick had been inducted at a recent chapter meeting and pinned the SAR Rosette on his father.

03/19/2026

After lunch at our March 18th meeting, Chapter President William Kirkland entertained an attentive audience of compatriots and prospective members with an excellent program on Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic efforts in France on behalf of our fledgling democracy. Afterwards, he also presented well-deserved awards to compatriots Tom Smith and Dan Haulman.

02/18/2026

Chapter President William Kirkland presided over a well-attended meeting today, at which the twenty-one attendees enjoyed an informative presentation by former Chapter President Dan Haulman on "The Republic of Vermont." Prospective members Darwin Prewitt and Raymond Head were introduced to the group, who enjoyed a delicious lunch, as always!

12/31/2025

Chaplain Larry Cornwell sadly reports that one of our members, Joe Keith Pickett, has passed on at the age of 80, on Dec. 21, 2025. Our prayers go out for his family and friends.

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12/17/2025

In December the chapter recognizes those who have served in chapter positions or those who have longevity in the SAR and installs its new officers for 2026. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at the Montgomery Country Club.

07/06/2025

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04/17/2025

If you haven't yet taken a look at our chapter's "updated and improved" website, please visit see what you think. Many thanks to Bruce Pickette and my daughter Mary Tyler Spivey (who actually did most of the hard lifting!) for helping to get the new site published before this week's chapter meeting! --Ron

link: https://sarmontgomeryal.org/

04/17/2025

At our April 16th meeting, Alabama SAR Historian William Dean (member of the General John Archer Elmore Chapter) presented an illuminating program on "The Role of Intelligence in the American Revolution" to an attentive audience.

04/15/2025

GRM Chapter members and many others celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de LaFayette's visit to Montgomery in April 1825.