Our chapter is new in the Ohio Society, but very active. We participate in Scholarships for youth and Eagle Scouts. And in recognition programs for Law enforcement, fire fighters and Veterans. We take an active role in the community including parades, and services in memory of our past and the Patriots of the American Revolution. We cooperate with the local Pickaway Plains Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution, Hereditary organizations and the Pickaway County Genealogical Society in the promotion of patriotism. Our main objective is to perpetuate the people and events of the American Revolution, promote patriotism and preserve the ideals of freedom. On behalf of our members, I invite you to join us in patriotic activities and programs by becoming a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.


What are the requirements for membership?


any man of age eighteen years or over, who is a lineal descendant of an ancestor who supported the war for American Independence is eligible for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. These ancestors are referred to as Revolutionary War Patriots and include those persons who fought in the military and / or militia, who provided supplies to the American cause, who served on political bodies supporting the Revolution, who signed oaths of support and similar acts.

How to fill out the Membership Application form and proofs.

1. To become a member you must prove your lineage back to a Patriot of the Revolutionary War. To prove the lineage you must use first hand sources such as birth, marriage death records, census records, tax papers, or any other government document. Bible records may be used only when written at the time of the person being proven. Family History books are not proofs nor are ancestry family files or any other file which is a family recorded record (unless documented by the library of Congress) as these have been proven to be inaccurate.
2. If you are a family member of an SAR or DAR member, you need to use first hand sources back to the members record copy application. An example would be that you are proving in on your cousin who is a member. you would need your birth record, your fathers/mothers birth, marriage and death record and their father/mothers birth marriage and death record showing your relationship to your cousin. You then need to send along with your proofs a copy of the record copy application which the member should have a copy of. This is the application form with checks and the National Membership Number and the stamp of approval on it.
3. you will need two sponsors who are members of the Sons of the American Revolution contact a member of your local chapter, he will assist you with this or contact the National membership helpers on the National website.
4. You will need 3 watermarked application forms, you can get these from your local chapter secretary. You then fill these forms out following the directions found on the National website at www.SAR.org under the heading of Membership you will find a PDF File to fill out the forms.
5. Dues very from chapter to chapter, our dues are $10.00. NSSAR application fees are $60.00 and State Dues are $35.00. Total to become a member is $95.00 + chapter dues.

After getting all your information together you will then turn the records into the secretary or registrar of the chapter and they will check the form. If there is no missing information they will send to the State registrar and he will send to National Registrar. If there is missing information he will contact you for the missing information. Both Chapter,State and National Registrars check applications and proofs for approval. Any Camp Charlotte Chapter member will gladly help you get your application ready.




On 10 June the royal Governor of Virginia called out the militia of southwest Virginia, which, under Gen. Andrew Lewis, prepared for an expedition to the Shawnee towns beyond the Ohio. Early in August the militia of Frederick County, Virginia, raided the Wapatomica towns on the Muskingham river. Dunmore advanced in person to Fort Dunmore where he called on the neighboring militia to join in an expedition against the Shawnees. Before he could join Lewis, Shawnee Warriors attacked Lewis's division on 10 October. After an all-day battle at Point Pleasant, Lewis won a decisive victory. The Shawnees fled to their Ohio towns, and the Chiefs sought Dunmore's camp and offered peace. Dunmore marched to the Pickaway Plains where he established Camp Charlotte and made a treaty, which was sealed by the delivery of hostages. for the colonists who participated, this victory provided valuable military experience that would benefit the soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Thus, the SAR believes this to be a significant part of the Revolutionary War.



Our Chapter meets

the 4th tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm (excluding July, August and December) at the Goodwin's Family Restaurant located at 214 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, Ohio. Wives and Guest are always welcome. No reservations required.