

John Hancock Chapter Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony
April 12, 2026 The John Hancock Chapter held a Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves. The celebration was in conjunction with the Hancock Historical Museum, Hancock County 250th Anniversary Committee, The Fort Findlay Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and The Findlay Shade Tree Commission. Brucklacher Memorial Park and Little Red School House in Findlay was the location of the planting of the Princeton E
Apr 26


BGSU Army ROTC Award
Compatriot Stobbs and Cook presented the Silver ROTC award to BGSU Army ROTC Cadet Liam Myers on 9 April at Olscamp Hall on the BGSU campus in Bowling Green, Ohio
Apr 15


Karl C. Kerschner Swearing in Ceremony as a new member of the John Hancock Chapter
The swearing in took place in the Honorable Judge Steve C. Shuff's jury room April 7, at 11 AM. by President Henry Stobbs and Secretary Mark Cook. He was given the oath and presented his credentials. The SAR Rosette was pinned on by Cook and Stobbs presented him with a John Hancock Challenge Coin. Kerschner is an Attorney and is on the State of Ohio Integrity Board.
Apr 13


March Meeting Held at Minnie Louise Failing House/Museum
The first regular meeting of the year was held March 7, at the Minnie Louise Failing Museum in Fremont , Ohio. It is the meeting place for the DAR Colonial George Croghan Chapter. John Hancock members were given a tour and our meeting was conducted there. President Henry Stobbs presented Awards. President Henry Stobbs welcoming DAR member, AnnLouise Halbisen into the Dorothy Quincy Hancock Auxiliary of the John Hancock Chapter President Henry Stobbs presenting the SAR Flag aw
Mar 12


DAR-Fort Findlay Luncheon
Dave Lupien and Henry Stobbs will be Honored with an Award.
Mar 3


Naturalization Ceremony
New member Dave Jennings attended the December 17, 2025 Naturalization Ceremony held at the Ashley U.S. District Court House in Toledo, Ohio. 16 new citizens from ten different countries were naturalized.
Jan 1


Obituary: Richard Apple
Richard Eugene Apple, 78, of Mt. Blanchard, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Findlay, to Weldon M. and Florence E. (Simon) Apple, November 13, 1946. Richard graduated from Elmwood High School, class of 1964. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-1970. On February 14, 1980, he married Jayme Harford, and she survives. Richard is also survived by his daughters, Dawn R. (Steve) Hasselbach of Gibsonburg, B
Jan 1


Briar Hill Health Campus Awards Ceremony
November 6, 2025 an Awards Ceremony was held at Briar Hill Health Campus in North Baltimore, Ohio. President Stobbs presented the SAR Flag Award and Certificate of Appreciation of Veterans to the Campus and Silver Henry Fox Achievement Medal to John Hancock Treasurer James Williams. James Williams being presented the Silver Henry Knox Achievement Medal by President Henry Stobbs Campus Administrator - President Henry Stobbs - Treasurer Jim Williams and Mrs. Williams
Nov 13, 2025


Military Award Presented to Steve Oberst
At the November 1, Meeting President Henry Stobbs presented the military award to new member Steve Oberst. Steve Bennett gave a presentation on "General William Hull and the surrender of Detroit". Steve Oberst and President Henry Stobbs Steve Bennetts Presentation on "General William Hull and the surrender of Detroit"
Nov 13, 2025










