General John Archer Elmore Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution

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General John Archer Elmore Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution

The General John Archer Elmore Chapter is part of the Alabama Society, Sons of the American Revolution. Prominent SAR members include sixteen U.S.

The SAR, the largest male lineage organization in the U.S., consists of 50 societies with more than 500 local chapters, several international societies (including Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom), and over 33,000 members. Presidents, Sir Winston Churchill, and Kings Juan Carlos I and Felipe VI of Spain. SAR members have also answered their country’s call in every major American conflict beginning with the battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, and continuing to the present day, including Operation Desert Storm, Bosnia, and the recent actions in Afghanistan and Iraq. SAR members have received the highest awards America can bestow, including the Medal of Honor. The Chapter is named in honor of General John Archer Elmore who served as a military officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. General Elmore was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia on 21 August 1762 to Archelaus Elmore and Susannah Morris. He joined the Continental Army while still a youth and served in the Virginia Line under Nathanael Greene. Elmore was with Green in his tour through the Carolinas, and was present at the Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. After the war, he settled in Laurens District, South Carolina, where he was elected to the State Legislature. In 1819, he moved to Autauga, Alabama, where he was again elected as a State Legislator and served there until his death in 1834. Autauga was renamed Elmore County in his honor.

10/03/2026

Today, members of the Captain William Bibb Chapter, NSDAR, and the General John Archer Elmore Chapter, NSSAR, gathered at Pinegrove Cemetery in Alexander City, Alabama, for a grave-marking ceremony honoring Revolutionary War Patriot Samuel Townsend (February 20, 1755 – May 14, 1849).

Born in Augusta County, Virginia, Samuel Townsend served in the South Carolina militia beginning in May 1778 under Colonel Edward Lacey, Colonel William Bratton, Major James Moore, and Captain William Hanna. His service included scouting, protecting settlements from Loyalist forces, participating in the siege of Congaree Fort, and serving as a sergeant on the Edisto River.

After living in South Carolina and Georgia, Townsend settled in Montgomery County, Alabama, in 1816 before moving to Coosa County in 1835. Originally laid to rest in the Santuck community, he was later reinterred at Pinegrove Cemetery after his original gravesite was flooded. Today, descendants, compatriots, and community members came together to ensure that his legacy and dedication to liberty will never be forgotten.

10/02/2026

Book presentation at Prattville High School today! Pictured (L-R) are Eddie D***s (Assistant Principal) and Neal Murphree (History Teacher) receiving a copy of Voices From the Past: Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in the River Region of Central Alabama from Kevin Lawrence (President, GJAE Chapter, SAR).

09/28/2026

This morning, Kevin Lawrence, President of the General John Archer Elmore Chapter, SAR, visited local schools to deliver copies of Voices From the Past: Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in the River Region of Central Alabama.

We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the faculty and administration at Prattville Christian Academy, Marbury High School, and Holtville High School.

09/26/2026

Members of the Captain William Bibb Chapter (DAR) and the General John Archer Elmore Chapter (SAR) gathered at Pine Grove Cemetery to clean up and prepare the grounds for next week's grave marking ceremony.

Thank you to everyone who pitched in to ensure the site is looking its best as we prepare to honor Revolutionary War Patriot Samuel Townsend!

Join us for the official ceremony:
🗓 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM

📍 Location: Pine Grove Cemetery (3820 Co Rd 20, Equality / Alexander City, AL)

We hope to see you there as we honor Patriot Townsend’s service!

09/10/2026

At our September meeting, Chapter Vice President Morgan Mackey gave an engaging presentation on the American Revolution in Alabama. He detailed key regional events, including the 1780 Siege of Fort Charlotte and the 1781 Attack at The Village, while highlighting the exploits and strategic leadership of General Bernardo de Gálvez.

09/10/2026

The GJAE Chapter continues to distribute our book, "Voices from the Past: Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in the River Region of Central Alabama." part of a collaborative effort by the General John Archer Elmore Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, and the Peter Forney Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, the book documents the lives and final resting places of Revolutionary War patriots buried throughout central Alabama.

09/07/2026

Come on out to 17 Springs and enjoy the Labor Day America 250 celebration with us.

09/02/2026

Reminder: Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 8th! We will again be meeting at Habanero's Mexican Restaurant in Millbrook.

Location: 3811 AL-14, Millbrook, AL 36054 (in the same shopping center as Tractor Supply Company and Marvin's)

Schedule:
Dinner: 5:00 p.m.
Meeting: 6:30 p.m.

Program: Our speaker will be Morgan Mackey, who will speak on the River Region during the Revolutionary War.

Directions:
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09/02/2026

Join the General John Archer Elmore Chapter (SAR) and the Captain William Bibb Chapter (DAR) as we honor Revolutionary War Patriot Samuel Townsend with a dedicated Grave Marking Ceremony.

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 A.M.

📍 Location: Pinegrove Cemetery (3821 Coosa County Road, Alexander City, AL)

Let’s gather to pay tribute to a patriot who fought for our nation's independence. All are welcome to attend!

📩 RSVP: Please send your RSVP by September 25 to [email protected].

Address

Prattville, AL

Website

http://gjaesar.org/

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