Ross' Run DAR Chapter - Versailles, IN

Ross' Run DAR Chapter - Versailles, IN Established in 1974, the chapter’s name commemorates the naming
of a waterway known as Ross’ Run.

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Private then Corporal William Collins: Born 1764 in Virginia and died 1838. Last residence was Ripley Co., IN. Serve...
06/20/2026

Private then Corporal William Collins: Born 1764 in Virginia and died 1838. Last residence was Ripley Co., IN. Served from Virginia and Pennsylvania. He was at the Battle of Yorktown at Cornwallis’ surrender.

Private Benjamin Cruzan: Born 1751 or 1753 in Virginia. He died in 1848, Brown Twp., Ripley Co. and is buried in the C...
06/19/2026

Private Benjamin Cruzan: Born 1751 or 1753 in Virginia. He died in 1848, Brown Twp., Ripley Co. and is buried in the Cross Plains Methodist Church Cemetery. He enlisted and served 3 years in the Virginia Continental Line, 1st Regiment, Horse.

Private Lemuel Chapman: Born 1757 in Connecticut and died in 1847 at Versailles, Johnson Twp., Ripley Co. Served from ...
06/18/2026

Private Lemuel Chapman: Born 1757 in Connecticut and died in 1847 at Versailles, Johnson Twp., Ripley Co. Served from New York and Connecticut.

June 17 - Battle of Bunker Hill (1775)Major early battle fought on Breed's Hill in Boston where colonial forces inflicte...
06/17/2026

June 17 - Battle of Bunker Hill (1775)
Major early battle fought on Breed's Hill in Boston where colonial forces inflicted heavy casualties on British troops, proving American resolve and fighting
capability.
Sources: NationalDayCalendardotcom, HistoryPlacedotcom

Private Robert Burchfield: Born in 1759 in Maryland and died in 1844 in Ripley County. He served from North Carolina. ...
06/16/2026

Private Robert Burchfield: Born in 1759 in Maryland and died in 1844 in Ripley County. He served from North Carolina. He is buried at the Whitham Cemetery, Shelby Twp., Ripley Co.

Private John Burchfield: Born 1765 in North Carolina and died 1849 on the county line between Jefferson & Ripley County....
06/15/2026

Private John Burchfield: Born 1765 in North Carolina and died 1849 on the county line between Jefferson & Ripley County. Served from North Carolina. He is believed to be buried at the Whitham Cemetery at Rexville, Ripley Co.

Ross’ Run received many certificates for their service this year. Pictured is Regent Judy Kappes with members: Tara Bent...
06/15/2026

Ross’ Run received many certificates for their service this year. Pictured is Regent Judy Kappes with members: Tara Bentley, Penny Brinson, Donna Linville, Debi Ketron, and Mary Johnson. Great job to all the Ross’ Run members (including many not pictured) who pulled together for these achievements!

June 14 - U.S. Army Birthday (1775)Celebrates the establishment of theU.S. Army, marked by ceremonies andevents recogniz...
06/14/2026

June 14 - U.S. Army Birthday (1775)
Celebrates the establishment of the
U.S. Army, marked by ceremonies and
events recognizing soldiers' service
and sacrifice throughout American history.
Sources: NationalDayCalendardotcom, HistoryPlacedotcom

June 14 - Flag Day (1777)Holiday established officially by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 and signed by Congress in 19...
06/14/2026

June 14 - Flag Day (1777)
Holiday established officially by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 and signed by Congress in 1949, it celebrates the history and significance of the American flag.

Sources: NationalDayCalendardotcom, HistoryPlacedotcom

More pics from Ross’ Run’s Revolutionary War Patriot Marker Dedication Ceremony on June 6, 2026. We had involvement fro...
06/13/2026

More pics from Ross’ Run’s Revolutionary War Patriot Marker Dedication Ceremony on June 6, 2026.

We had involvement from Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution; INSS Children of the American Revolution; John Paul Chapter NSDAR, Madison; Clifty Creek Chapter, National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Hanover; our Ripley County Historian; our Ripley County Veteran’s Service Officer; U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Flying Tigers Squadron; American Legion, Post 173 and Women’s Auxillary Post #173, Versailles; & South Ripley High School Band.

A special thank you to our Donors: Batesville Lions Club; Milan Lions Club; Osgood Lions Club; Versailles Lions Club; Hilary Beall; Cathy May; American Legion Auxillary #173; Cheryl & Dannie Welch; Rising Sun Regional Foundation; Versailles-Osgood Delta Rho Tri Kappa; Stephan & Karen Black; & Helen Einhaus.

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