Veterans On the Board

I found out in December that I have an American Revolution ancestor whom served and was promoted to Ensign. My Father served in World War 2 and my Grandfather served in World War 1. I served in the US Army during the Cold War from '82-'90. My family did not know that my GGGGG Grandfather served during the American Revolution. My Father was with the Marine Corps Honor Guard in Washington D.C. until the bombing of Pearl Harbor. My Father passed away in 2007 and loved American history. I wish he had known about his relationship to an American Revolution soldier. Last week, I completed my application to the Sons of the American Revolution. I intend to keep my sons informed about our family history.

Hi cchrishefish,

MY 4th GGrand Father, Joseph Breed fought in the Revolution. His family owned Breeds Hill where the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought. My dad was in WW1. I had family in every war that the US has had. My paternal Grand Mother was a member of the Daughters of the Revolution. I applied for the Son of the Revolution but decided to opt out. I already have an extensive file on my family history and they wanted me prove it their way. It made no sense to me.