Sons of Liberty

If you are considering joining the Sons of the American Revolution, and reside in the greater Los Angeles area, consider the Sons of Liberty. We are active, vibrant, and forward-thinking. We offer you the best opportunity to honor your ancestor's sacrifice in building this greatest nation.

The Sons of the American Revolution was established in Los Angeles in 1908, and the first chapter president was Brigadier General John G. Chandler, a Union veteran of the Civil War.

General Chandler was an 1853 graduate of West Point, and at the war's outbreak Chief Quartermaster of the Department of West Virginia, being engaged in the battles of Carnifex Ferry, Shiloh, Pittsburg Landing, and Perryville. He was then Chief Quartermaster of the Nineteenth Army Corps (Department of the Gulf), Nov. 17, 1862, to Aug. 1, 1865, being present at the Siege of Port Hudson, Expedition to Sabine Pass, Red River Expedition, Mansfield, and Battle of Pleasant Hill.

He was promoted to Bvt. Colonel, Mar. 13, 1865, for "Gallant and Meritorious Services during the Rebellion," and ended his military career as Chief Quartermaster, Department of California, San Francisco, in 1894.

The Sons of Liberty Chapter carries on the tradition of patriotism and service illustrated by General Chandler, and is the largest Chapter in the Los Angeles area. We offer you monthly meetings with free genealogical help, interesting speakers, warm fellowship and a great meal. We will get you involved with worthwhile projects that benefit young people, educators and veterans that make a difference and that you can be proud of. Our speakers cover a wide variety of topics of interest to our members such as American history, the preservation of our history, current events, and genealogy.

Best of all, you don't have to wait to become a member. You can join the Sons of Liberty immediately, and without any documentation of a Patriot Ancestor. All for a low $25 annual membership fee. Please consider joining us today, and honoring those who gave us our Constitution, Bill of Rights, independent Supreme Court and a nation of free men.

We are a chartered member of the California Society and National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. We are non-partisan and not affiliated with any political group.

Since the establishment of our Chapter, we never have held a meeting without ladies and guests being present. Family, friends, and any interested parties are always welcome. In addition to our regular meetings, we also participate in many group functions and programs sponsored by the SAR and our Chapter.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Sons of Liberty is to preserve the memory of those men and women whose service and sacrifice during the American Revolution secured independence for the American people; to unite and promote fellowship among their descendants and like-minded individuals and inspire them and their communities in the greater Los Angeles area with a more profound reverence for the principles of the government founded by our forefathers; to encourage historical research about and teaching of the American Revolution; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; to promote the purposes expressed in the preamble of the Constitution; and to foster true patriotism.

President, Mark L. Ladd

Vice President, Finance, Col. David Smith, DBA

Vice President, Membership, Rick Backlund

Secretary, Richard Humphrey

Treasurer, Curtis Ward

Registrar, Dana Dunlap

Chaplain, Rev. Victor Springer

Genealogist, Gary Calvin

Webmaster, Col. Gary Bohannon*

Surgeon, M.G. John Mohler, M.D.

Chancellor, Todd Elliott, Esq.

* Past President

Past Presidents

1908	BG John G. Chandler
1909	BG John G. Chandler
1910	BG John G. Chandler
1911	John T. Griffith
1912	John T. Griffith
1913	Harvey R. Warren
1914	Harvey R. Warren
1925	Edwin E. Cox
1926	Edwin E. Cox
1927	Edwin E. Cox
1928	Dr. Lyman B. Stookey
1929	Dr. Lyman B. Stookey
1930	Hon. Albert L. Stephens
1931	Hon. Albert L. Stephens
1932	Orra E. Monnette
1933	Orra E. Monnette
1934	Orra E. Monnette
1935	Orra E. Monnette
1936	Capt. Raymond A. Nelson
1937	Capt. Raymond A. Nelson
1938	Capt. Raymond A. Nelson
1939	Capt. Raymond A. Nelson
1940	Capt. Raymond A. Nelson
1941	Capt. Raymond A. Nelson
1942	Harry C. Mabry
1943	Harry C. Mabry
1944	Harry C. Mabry
1945	Harry C. Mabry
1946	Harry C. Mabry
1947	Harry C. Mabry
1948	Harry C. Mabry
1949	Harry C. Mabry
1950	George W. Loring
1951	George W. Loring
1952	Harry H. Beall
1953	Harry H. Beall
1954	Morton Harvey
1955	Morton Harvey
1956	Col. Warren S. Eaton
1957	Col. Warren S. Eaton
1958	Smith B. Davis
1959	Glendon C. Hall
1960	Glendon C. Hall
1961	Glendon C. Hall
1962	John Yeiser
1963	George H. Todt
1964	Cmdr. Walt P. Robinson, Jr./Paul McR. Jones
1965	Robert C. Cahall
1966	James F. Dixon
1967	Eugene S. Bradford
1968	Donald D. Manchester
1969	Donald D. Manchester
1970	Hon. William F. Mendenhall
1971	Hon. William F. Mendenhall
1972	Hon. William F. Mendenhall
1973	Hon. William F. Mendenhall
1974	Hon. William F. Mendenhall
1975	Hon. William F. Mendenhall
1976	Burnell H. Blanchard
1977	Capt. Max K. Hurlbut
1978	Capt. Max K. Hurlbut
1979	Capt. Max K. Hurlbut
1980	Capt. Max K. Hurlbut
1981	John R. Justice / Don Moran*
1982	John R. Justice / Don Moran*
1983	John R. Justice / Don Moran*
1984	LtCol James Bellah, II
1985	LtCol James Bellah, II
1986	Roger E. Robertson
1987	Roger E. Robertson
1988	D.F. Bill Semerau
1989	Robert C. Emrey, Jr.
1990	Robert C. Emrey, Jr.
1991	Robert C. Emrey, Jr.
1992	Donald H. McLaughlin
1993	Donald H. McLaughlin
1994	Richard H. Breithaupt
1995	Richard H. Breithaupt
1996	James C. McHargue
1997	James C. McHargue
1998	Berni K. Campbell
1999	Berni K. Campbell
2000	Kenneth Walker
2001	Glenn Gujda
2002	Glenn Gujda
2003	Glenn Gujda
2004	W. Scott Campbell
2005	W. Scott Campbell
2006	W. Scott Campbell
2007	David M. Hayball
2008	David M. Hayball
2009	Doug Bradley
2010	Mel Harrell
2011	Col. Gary M. Bohannon
2012	Col. Gary M. Bohannon
2013	Mark L. Ladd

* The Los Angeles Chapter and the Sons of Liberty operated concurrently until the Los Angeles Chapter was absorbed by the Sons of Liberty. The Founding Members of the Sons of Liberty included many Los Angeles Chapter members.

Founding members of the Sons of Liberty Chapter:

Charles Bernard, James Bellah, Clifton Brooks, Sr., Arden Brame, Berni Campbell, Robert Emrey, Glendon Hall, Thomas Hatton, Bruce Jagger, John Justice, Donald McDowell, Don Moran, Troy Reed, Roger Robertson, Palmer Scheppe, Robert Steele, and William Tullia.