1973-1974 Joseph Heber Bishop, Jr. +
1974-1975 Joseph Wiggs Hart, Sr. +
1975-1976 Charles Alanson Young
1977-1978 Benjamin Hooke Anderson +
1978-1979 Dennis Ray White *
1980-1981 Alfred Stubbs Walden
1981-1982 Dennis Clayton Conn
1982-1983 William H. Morse
1983-1984 John E. Beebe, Jr.
1984-1985 John William Taylor +
1985-1986 Donald Darlington Dillworth
1987-1988 Marcus P. Zillman
1988-1989 Robert R. Rankin
1989-1990 Ralph Norman Cramer, Sr. *
1990-1991 Walter Earl Marlin
1991-1992 W. John Chesney, Jr. *
1992-1993 Dennis E. Modesitt
1993-1994 Andrew Barry Crook Nicholls III *
1994-1995 Charles Radcliffe Rhoades, Jr.
1995-1996 Robert Coleman Gresham
1997-1998 John Anson Smith
1998-1999 Dr. Philip Edwin Ballou *
2000-2001 James Madison McGarity III *
2002-2003 Charles Edgar Ransom, Jr. *
2003-2004 Paul Franklin Young *
2004-2006 James Bennett Applegate *
2006-2007 Donald Barton Cahill*
2007-2009 John Logan McCullough*
2009 Samuel O. Cahill*
* still an active member. + deceased.
1974-1975 Joseph Wiggs Hart, Sr. +
1975-1976 Charles Alanson Young
1977-1978 Benjamin Hooke Anderson +
1978-1979 Dennis Ray White *
1980-1981 Alfred Stubbs Walden
1981-1982 Dennis Clayton Conn
1982-1983 William H. Morse
1983-1984 John E. Beebe, Jr.
1984-1985 John William Taylor +
1985-1986 Donald Darlington Dillworth
1987-1988 Marcus P. Zillman
1988-1989 Robert R. Rankin
1989-1990 Ralph Norman Cramer, Sr. *
1990-1991 Walter Earl Marlin
1991-1992 W. John Chesney, Jr. *
1992-1993 Dennis E. Modesitt
1993-1994 Andrew Barry Crook Nicholls III *
1994-1995 Charles Radcliffe Rhoades, Jr.
1995-1996 Robert Coleman Gresham
1997-1998 John Anson Smith
1998-1999 Dr. Philip Edwin Ballou *
2000-2001 James Madison McGarity III *
2002-2003 Charles Edgar Ransom, Jr. *
2003-2004 Paul Franklin Young *
2004-2006 James Bennett Applegate *
2006-2007 Donald Barton Cahill*
2007-2009 John Logan McCullough*
2009 Samuel O. Cahill*
* still an active member. + deceased.
| Donald Barton Cahill 2006-2007 |
JAMES BENNETT APPLEGATE is the descendant of Private Daniel Applegate and Colonel Israel Shreve. Jim was
the 26th President of the Naples Chapter - serving in 2004-2006. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1998. He served as 1st
Vice President (2003-2004), 2nd Vice President (2002) and Secretary (1999-2001). He served as Committee Chairman for
Awards (2005-2007), E-mail (1999-2007) and Newsletter Editor (2007-2008). He received the Service Lapel Pin &
Certificate (2005). His wife served as Sunshine Committee Chair (2004-2007).
Dr. PHILIP EDWIN BALLOU is the descendant of Thomas Bowen. Phil was the 22nd President of the Naples Chapter
- serving in 1998-1999. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1994. He served as Treasurer (2003-2006) and Historian
(2002-2006). He also served as Committee Chairman for Nominating (2003-2006), Good Citizenship (1996) and Oration
Contest (1995). He has received a number of awards including Meritorious Service Medal (1999), Distinguished Service
Medal (2000) and the Service Lapel Pin & Certificate (2005). Served as F.L.S.S.A.R. Historian.
He was born in Clarion, Iowa. Staff Sergeant in United States Army Air Force (1943-1964). Master's degree from Drake
University (1952) and Doctorate (Administration, Psychology) from University of Northern Colorado (1960). Professor at
Ball State University, Indiana (1960-1988). Member of the American Legion and Masonic Lodge.
DONALD BARTON CAHILL is a descendant of Dr. Francis Kittredge, Jr. of Billerica, Massachusetts. He served as
Regional Vice President for the Florida Society S.A.R., as well as Chapter duties including.Eagle Scout Committee
Chairman.
WALTER JOHN CHESNEY, JR. is the descendant of Edward Keller. John was the 16th President of the Naples
Chapter - serving in 1991. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1987. He served as Senior Vice President (1989-1990) and
Treasurer (1995-1997). He also served as Committee Chairman for Ceremonies/Observances (1992-2006) and Good
Citizenship (1990-2004).
RALPH NORMAN CRAMER is the descendant of Private Lewis Fryburger. Ralph was the 14th President of the
Naples Chapter - serving in 1989. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1987 and is a Life Member. He served as First Vice
President (1987-1988) and Secretary (1986-1987). He also served as Committee Chairman for Awards (1992-2002),
Nominating (1990-1994; 1996-2002) and Executive Committee (1988-1989). He received a number of awards including
the National Certificate of Appreciation (1998) and a special recognition for his service (2005). He served as F.L.S.S.A.R.
President (1988-1989) and National Trustee (1997)
JAMES MADISON McGARITY III is a descendant of Lieutenant William McGarity, Sr..Jim was the 23rd President
of the Naples Chapter - serving in 2000-2001. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1993. He has served as First Vice President
(1997-1999) and Sergeant-at-Arms (2005-2006). He also served as Committee Chairman for R.O.T.C. (1996-2006) and
Oration Contest (1997-2000). He has received a number of awards including Outstanding Citizenship Award (1999) and
the Meritorious Service Medal (2001).
ANDREW BARRY CROOK NICHOLLS III is the descendant of Andrew Barry. Barry was the 18th President of the
Naples Chapter - serving in 1993. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1991. He served as Senior Vice President (1992) and
Committee Chairman for Program & Publicity (1992). He received the Service Lapel Pin & Certificate (2005).
CHARLES EDGAR RANSOM, JR. is the descendant of Lieutenant Samuel Patterson. Charlie was the 24th President
of the Naples Chapter - serving in 2002-2003.He joined the Naples Chapter in 1998 having transferred from West Virginia.
He served as First Vice President (2000-2001). He has also served as Committee Chairman for Charter Day (2004-2006).
He received a number of awards including the Meritorious Serve Medal (2006) and the Service Lapel Pin & Certificate
(2005).
DENNIS RAY WHITE is the descendant of Private James Elliott. Dennis was the fifth President of the Naples Chapter
- serving in 1978-1979. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1975. He served as Senior Vice President (1977), Treasurer
(1975-1976) and Chancellor (1982-2006). He also served as Committee Chairman for Eagle Scout Recognition/Boy Scout
Liaison (1977-1998). He received the Service Lapel Pin & Certificate (2005).
PAUL FRANKLIN YOUNG is the descendant of Captain Josiah Records. Paul was the 25th President of the Naples
Chapter - serving in 2003-2004. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1999. He served as First Vice President (2002-2003) and
Second Vice President (2001-2002). He has also served as Newsletter Editor (2004-2007) and Treasurer (2007-2008) and
as Color Guard Commander (2006-2008). He received the Meritorious Service Medal (2006) and the Service Lapel Pin &
Certificate (2005).
the 26th President of the Naples Chapter - serving in 2004-2006. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1998. He served as 1st
Vice President (2003-2004), 2nd Vice President (2002) and Secretary (1999-2001). He served as Committee Chairman for
Awards (2005-2007), E-mail (1999-2007) and Newsletter Editor (2007-2008). He received the Service Lapel Pin &
Certificate (2005). His wife served as Sunshine Committee Chair (2004-2007).
Dr. PHILIP EDWIN BALLOU is the descendant of Thomas Bowen. Phil was the 22nd President of the Naples Chapter
- serving in 1998-1999. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1994. He served as Treasurer (2003-2006) and Historian
(2002-2006). He also served as Committee Chairman for Nominating (2003-2006), Good Citizenship (1996) and Oration
Contest (1995). He has received a number of awards including Meritorious Service Medal (1999), Distinguished Service
Medal (2000) and the Service Lapel Pin & Certificate (2005). Served as F.L.S.S.A.R. Historian.
He was born in Clarion, Iowa. Staff Sergeant in United States Army Air Force (1943-1964). Master's degree from Drake
University (1952) and Doctorate (Administration, Psychology) from University of Northern Colorado (1960). Professor at
Ball State University, Indiana (1960-1988). Member of the American Legion and Masonic Lodge.
DONALD BARTON CAHILL is a descendant of Dr. Francis Kittredge, Jr. of Billerica, Massachusetts. He served as
Regional Vice President for the Florida Society S.A.R., as well as Chapter duties including.Eagle Scout Committee
Chairman.
WALTER JOHN CHESNEY, JR. is the descendant of Edward Keller. John was the 16th President of the Naples
Chapter - serving in 1991. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1987. He served as Senior Vice President (1989-1990) and
Treasurer (1995-1997). He also served as Committee Chairman for Ceremonies/Observances (1992-2006) and Good
Citizenship (1990-2004).
RALPH NORMAN CRAMER is the descendant of Private Lewis Fryburger. Ralph was the 14th President of the
Naples Chapter - serving in 1989. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1987 and is a Life Member. He served as First Vice
President (1987-1988) and Secretary (1986-1987). He also served as Committee Chairman for Awards (1992-2002),
Nominating (1990-1994; 1996-2002) and Executive Committee (1988-1989). He received a number of awards including
the National Certificate of Appreciation (1998) and a special recognition for his service (2005). He served as F.L.S.S.A.R.
President (1988-1989) and National Trustee (1997)
JAMES MADISON McGARITY III is a descendant of Lieutenant William McGarity, Sr..Jim was the 23rd President
of the Naples Chapter - serving in 2000-2001. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1993. He has served as First Vice President
(1997-1999) and Sergeant-at-Arms (2005-2006). He also served as Committee Chairman for R.O.T.C. (1996-2006) and
Oration Contest (1997-2000). He has received a number of awards including Outstanding Citizenship Award (1999) and
the Meritorious Service Medal (2001).
ANDREW BARRY CROOK NICHOLLS III is the descendant of Andrew Barry. Barry was the 18th President of the
Naples Chapter - serving in 1993. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1991. He served as Senior Vice President (1992) and
Committee Chairman for Program & Publicity (1992). He received the Service Lapel Pin & Certificate (2005).
CHARLES EDGAR RANSOM, JR. is the descendant of Lieutenant Samuel Patterson. Charlie was the 24th President
of the Naples Chapter - serving in 2002-2003.He joined the Naples Chapter in 1998 having transferred from West Virginia.
He served as First Vice President (2000-2001). He has also served as Committee Chairman for Charter Day (2004-2006).
He received a number of awards including the Meritorious Serve Medal (2006) and the Service Lapel Pin & Certificate
(2005).
DENNIS RAY WHITE is the descendant of Private James Elliott. Dennis was the fifth President of the Naples Chapter
- serving in 1978-1979. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1975. He served as Senior Vice President (1977), Treasurer
(1975-1976) and Chancellor (1982-2006). He also served as Committee Chairman for Eagle Scout Recognition/Boy Scout
Liaison (1977-1998). He received the Service Lapel Pin & Certificate (2005).
PAUL FRANKLIN YOUNG is the descendant of Captain Josiah Records. Paul was the 25th President of the Naples
Chapter - serving in 2003-2004. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1999. He served as First Vice President (2002-2003) and
Second Vice President (2001-2002). He has also served as Newsletter Editor (2004-2007) and Treasurer (2007-2008) and
as Color Guard Commander (2006-2008). He received the Meritorious Service Medal (2006) and the Service Lapel Pin &
Certificate (2005).
Past Presidents
| Updated March 1, 2010 |
| John L. McCullough 2008-2009 |
| Samuel O. Cahill 2009 |
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