The Colonel Richard Somers Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution is comprised predominantly of revolutionary descendants living in Atlantic, Cape May, Eastern Burlington County and Southern Ocean County, New Jersey. Founded in 1943 and revitalized in the mid 1970’s . Today we boast a membership of over 50 active compatriots. Our chapter concentrates primarily on events related to the Battle of Chestnut Neck and the actions of the brave men of Somers’ 3rd Battalion in the Revolution.
Mission Statement
Charter Dinner 1944
Charles Morgan, Dennis Steelman, Stephen McBrearty,
Michael Mangum, Paul Tucci, Donald Higbee
Officers
Rev. Norman Goos, President Emeritus
Charles Morgan, Vice President
Donald Bayconich, Sr., Treasurer
William Schmitz, Treasurer Emeritus
Donald Higbee, Chaplain
Benjamin Brenner, Sgt. at Arms
Daniel Tracy, Chancellor
Stephen McBrearty, Quartermaster
Our Chapter meets monthly (well, most of the time) at Fred and Ethel’s Lantern Light Restaurant & Tavern located in Historic Smithville. These meetings usually feature a lecture of historic interest or an informative video. Guests are always welcome.
Additionally, we conduct Memorial Day Services and Commemorate the Anniversary of the battle of Chestnut Neck, with our sisters of the Gen. Lafayette Chapter, NJDAR.
