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The Sons of the American Revolution
is the leading male lineage society that perpetuates the ideals of the war for independence. As a historical, educational,
and patriotic, non-profit corporation organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, we seek to maintain
and expand the meaning of patriotism, respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, and the unifying
force of "e pluribus unum" that was created from the people of many nations -- one nation and one people.
Anthony
Bledsoe was born in Virginia in the early 1730s. Anthony served in the French and Indian War and in various capacities with the Virginia militia. He
commanded Fort Patrick Henry at Long Island of the Holston in 1776
and was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates the following year.
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In 1784, Colonel Anthony Bledsoe built his fort on the Greenfield
tract of land embodying 6,280 acres, a grant for services in surveying the Continental Line. Greenfield was aproximately two
and a half miles north of Bledsoe Lick and his brother Isaac's stockaded fort.
During 1786 - 1787, Creek and Chickamauga Indians continued to harass
the settlements. Their raids became so frequent in 1788 that families moved into the forts for protection. Anthony and his
family moved into Isaac's fort, joining those of widow Thankful Doak Hall, Isaac Bledsoe, and others. This is where they were
attacked on July 20, 1788 and where Anthony and a white servant named Campbell were mortally wounded.
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Pvt. William Kelton Grave Marking . May 18th, 2013 @ 2pm .
Kelton Cemetery at Black Fox Spring, 3053
Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 (behind red brick house) .
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"Never Gone, Unless Forgotten"
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We welcome you to the Col. Anthony Bledsoe Chapter. We
are located in Sumner County, Tennessee. Come and Join our Society as we work to perpetuate the people and events of
the American Revolution, promote patriotism, and preserve the ideals of freedom.
Chapter Officers
President: Chuck Abrahamzon Vice President: Frank Schafer Secretary: Roy M. Freudenthal Treasurer: David Miles Vaughn Registrar: Glenn D.
Freudenthal Chaplain: Frank Schafer
Next Meeting: May 16th, 2013
@ 6:30 pm
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Black-eyed Pea Restaurant 164 E. Main St Hendersonville, TN 37075
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Use the Map below for Directions
to the Black-eyed Pea Reataurant
Our
Chapter Meetings are held Monthly on the Third Thursday
of that month except July and August at 6:30 pm and are open to all interested persons. For
more information contact: Info@Anthonybledsoe.com
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