Sons of the Revolution in Tennessee

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THE PURPOSE OF THE SONS OF THE REVOLUTION is to preserve for succeeding generations the principles of freedom and good government for which our forefathers fought. It develops awareness of and interest in the beginnings of our nation and recalls the sacrifices that accompanied its birth and underscores the wisdom which devised a system of checks and balances under which all can find an area of opportunity and achieve a full measure of freedom. THE MEMBERS ARE DESCENDANTS OF THOSE WHO RENDERED SERVICE IN BEHALF OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DURING THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION That service was as a military, naval, or marine officer, soldier, sailor or marine or an official of one of the original thirteen Colonies or States or of the National Government representing or composed of these Colonies or States. The service of such official was of sufficient importance to have rendered the official liable to arrest or imprisonment, the name as a combatant, and liable to conviction of treason against the Government of Great Britain. THE SONS SEEK TO ENROLL THOSE WHO HAVE THIS HERITAGE AND VALUE IT HIGHLY. Over 184,000 individuals served in the American Revolution. Thus it is likely that many men could prove direct descent from a qualifying ancestor. Those who believe in God, competitive free enterprise and individual freedom with responsibility have a great deal at stake in seeing that this organization is successful in carrying out its purposes, and should join it.

The rich reward of Liberty was all too bitter won.
Revere and guard that precious trust and pass it to your son.

Tennessee State Society
Sons of the Revolution
P.O.Box 2401
Knoxville, Tennessee 37901-2401

Phone: (865) 540-3950
E-Mail: Tennessee State Society / Sons of the Revolution
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