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Celebrating 250 Years of Liberty

John Hancock Chapter, Dorothy Quincy Hancock Auxiliary, OHSSAR June 27, 2026, The Hancock Hotel, Findlay, Ohio Chapter President Henry Stobbs gives a presentation about the successful Liberty Tree Planting in April. Compatriot Gene Smith is inducted into the Chapter by President Henry Stobbs, Vice President Mark Cook, and past State SAR President Dave Lupien. Awards Presented: Bronze Henry Knox Medal and Certificate - Thomas Hershey Chapter (Bronze) Roger Sherman Medal & Cert

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Jun 29

DAR/SAR Honors Luncheon

The Luncheon was held June 6, at the Findlay Inn, in Findlay Ohio. Among DAR members being honored, several SAR Chapter members and our State President was honored. State President Dave Lupien was awarded the DAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award. John Hancock Chapter President Henry Stobbs received the DAR Hannah White Arnett Bronze Medal of Distinction Award along with President James Cooper of The Centennial Chapter and Robert May. Henry Stobbs and Mark Cook served a

Jun 22

Grave Marking Ceremony

The grave marking ceremony for James Griffin, ancestor of chapter members Clarence and Steve Coffman, was held May 16th. James Griffin was a veteran of the War of 1812 and is buried in Egbert Cemetery at Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church at the corner of Co. 38 and St Route 101 northeast of Tiffin. It was attended by John Hancock Chapter members Clarence and Steve Coffman, President Henry Stobbs, VP/Secretary Mark Cook and David Young. Heather Reichert, President of the

Jun 18

JROTC Awards Ceremony

The JROTC Awards was held at Springfield High School in Toledo, Ohio May 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Karlee Ellis was awarded the SAR Bronze ROTC Medal and Certificate by President Henry Stobbs and VP/Secretary Mark Cook

Jun 3

Naturalization Ceremony May, 5 2026

The May 5th Naturalization Ceremony was held at 10:00 AM in the Rossford High School auditorium. The Honorable Judge Jack Zouhary, presided. Twenty Six new citizens were naturalized from 15 different countries. Secretary Mark Cook attended.

Jun 3

New Member Welcomed to Chapter

David Young was welcomed to the John Hancock Chapter at the May 2nd meeting held at the Tiffin-Seneca Library. David is a Vietnam veteran with a Purple Heart citation. His Patriot ancestor is Pvt. Christian Stover of the Philadelphia Militia, under Captain Benjamin Markley's Company. David Alan Young and President Henry Stobbs

May 8

DAR Awards John Hancock Member

Dr. James N. Phillips Jr. retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant and John Hancock Chapter member received the Excellence in Community Service Award April 13, 2026 from the DAR for his service through his non-profit business. Remember Veterans Grave Markers Inc.

May 8