1974 Joseph Wiggs Hart, Sr. +
1975-1976 Charles Alanson Young
1977 Benjamin Hooke Anderson +
1978-1979 Dennis Ray White *
1980 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 Marcus P. Zillman
1988 Robert R. Rankin
1989 Ralph Norman Cramer *
1990 Walter Earl Marlin
1991 W. John Chesney, Jr. *
1992 Dennis E. Modesitt
1993 Andrew Barry Crook Nicholls III *
1994-1995 Charles Radcliffe Rhoades, Jr.
1996 Robert Coleman Gresham
1997 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*
* still an active member. + deceased.
1990
2006-2007
(3rd great-grandson) of his father Lieutenant James G. Blaine. Ben was the fourth President of the Naples Chapter -
serving in 1977. He was a Charter Member having joined the Naples Chapter at its inception 1973.
He was born on November 13, 1908 in Andersonburg, Pennsylvania; he died on August 31, 1983.
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 serves currently 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.
JOHN E. BEEBE, JR. is the descendant of Amon Beebe. Colonel John Beebe was the ninth President of the Naples Chapter
- serving in 1983-1984. He joined the Naples Chapter prior to 1982 (still locating records) - he died in 1992. He served as
Vice President (1982-1983). He also served as Committee Chairman for Charter Day (1990-1992), Charter Luncheon
(1984-1990); R.O.T.C. (1984-1991), Nominating (1988-1989), Constitution Bicentennial (1986-1987), Patriotic Education
(1982-1983) and Membership (1981-1982).
JOSEPH HEBER BISHOP, JR. (Natl # 69229) is the descendant (3rd great-grandson) of Private James Mastin Williams
of Virginia. He was the first President of the Naples Chapter - serving in 1973. He was a Charter Member having joined the
Naples Chapter at its inception in 1973.
He died on October 21, 1975. He served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve in 1944-1946.
DONALD BARTON CAHILL is a descendant of Dr. Francis Kittredge, Jr. of Billerica, Massachusetts. He currently
serves 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).
DENNIS CLAYTON CONN is a descendant of minute man Abel Jones of Delaware. Dennis was the seventh President of
the Naples Chapter - serving in 1981-1982. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1978 and was a member until 1997. He served as
Chaplain (1983-1984) and Committee Chairman for Oratorical Contest (1982-1984).
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)
DONALD DARLINGTON DILLWORTH is the descendant (3rd great-grandson) of soldier James Dilworth of
Pennsylvania. Donald was the eleventh President of the Naples Chapter - serving in 1985-1986. He joined the Naples Chapter
prior to 1982 (still locating records) - he died in 1995. He served as Secretary (1983-1985) and Chaplain (1986-1988). He
also served as Committee Chairman for Public Relations (1983-1984).
He was born on October 12, 1912 in Blair, Wisconsin; he died on March 5, 1995.
ROBERT COLEMAN GRESHAM is the descendant of Private Thomas Gresham. Bob was the 20th President of the
Naples Chapter - serving in 1996. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1992. He served as First Vice President (1994-1995),
Second Vice President (1993-1994) and Treasurer (1997-2002). He also served as Committee Chairman for Membership
(1993-1995) and Program & Publicity (1994-1995). He received a number of awards including the Outstanding Citizenship
Award (1998) and Distinguished Service Medal (2000).
JOSEPH WIGGS HART, SR. is the descendant (2nd great-grandson) of soldier James Hart of North Carolina. Joseph
was the second President of the Naples Chapter - serving in 1974. He was a Charter Member having joined the Naples
Chapter at its inception 1973.
He was born on November 6, 1903 in Little Rock, Arkansas; he died on December 28, 1974.
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).
WALTER EARL MARLIN is the descendant of Archibald Marlin, Robert Walters and Thomas Walters. Earl was the
15th President of the Naples Chapter - serving in 1990. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1987. He served as Vice President
(1989) and Secretary (1991-1998). He also served as Committee Chairman for Luncheon Reservations (1989), Nomination
(1995), Budget & Finance (1996-1998) and Yearbook Editor (1992-2000). He received a number of awards including the
Silver Good Citizenship Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster (1998), Plaque of Appreciation (1999) and the Outstanding Citizenship
Award (2000). Through a Trust left by him to the F.L.S.S.A.R. the Earl Marlin Publicity Contest was created to award
Chapters that excel in the publicity of the S.A.R. (see also his Obituary in the FALLEN COMPATRIOTS section)
DENNIS E. MODESITT is the descendant of ____. Dennis served as the 17th President of the Naples Chapter - serving in
1992. He joined the Naples Chapter in ____. He received a number of awards including the Meritorious Service Medal and an
Oak Leaf Cluster (1998).
WILLIAM H. MORSE is a descendant of Captain Samuel Morse, Jr. of Massachusetts. Bill served as the eighth
President of the Naples Chapter - serving in 1982-1983. He is a Charter Member having joined the Naples Chapter at its
inception 1973. He was also Committee Chairman for Ceremonies/Observances (1988-1992) and Good Citizenship
(1988-1989).
He died on December 29, 1993.
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).
ROBERT R. RANKIN Bob was the 13th President of the Naples Chapter - serving in 1988.
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
recieved a number of awards including the Meritorious Serve Medal (2006) and the Service Lapel Pin & Certificate (2005).
CHARLES RADCLIFFE RHOADES, JR. is the descendant of William Brown. Charles was the 19th President of the
Naples Chapter - serving in 1994-1995. He joined the Naples Chapter in 1977 - transferring from Iowa where he was a
member since 1942. He served as Chaplain (1985) and Senior Vice President (1993). He also served as Committee Chairman
for Program & Publicity (1993) and Law Enforcement (1999-2004).
JOHN ANSON SMITH is the descendant of Thomas Carleton. John was the 21st President of the Naples Chapter -
serving in 1997. He is a Charter Member having joined the Naples Chapter at its inception 1973. He served as First Vice
President in (1996) and Second Vice President (1995). He has also served as Committee Chairman for Program & Publicity
(1996-1997). He is also a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal (1998) and the Service Lapel Pin & Certificate (2005).
JOHN WILLIAM TAYLOR (Natl # 104382) is the descendant (3rd great-grandson) of Captain Thomas Ratiff of North
Carolina. John was the 10th President of the Naples Chapter - serving in 1984-1985. He is a Charter Member having joined
the Naples Chapter at its inception 1973. He served as Senior Vice President (1983-1984) and Chaplain (1981-1983,
1985-1986).
He was born on December 21, 1906 in Geneva, Nebraska; he died on November 22, 1990.
ALFRED STUBBS WALDEN (Natl # 108266) is the descendant (4th great-grandson) of Assistant Purser Jacob Walden
aboard the Sloop of War Ranger. Al served as the sixth President of the Naples Chapter - serving in 1980. He joined the
Naples Chapter in 1975. He served as Secretary (1978) and Treasurer (1978-1979).
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).
CHARLES ALANSON YOUNG (Natl # 104376) is the descendant (3rd great-grandson) of minute man Jabez Gerould of
Massachusetts. Charles served as the third President of the Naples Chapter - serving in 1975-1976. He is a Charter
Member having joined the Naples Chapter at its inception 1973. He served as Secretary (1973-1974, 1976-1978).
He was a retired Colonel in the United States Infantry Reserve in 1924-1960.
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). He currently serves as Treasurer
(2007-2008) and as Color Guard Commander (2006-2008). He received the Meritorious Service Medal (2006) and the
Service Lapel Pin & Certificate (2005).
MARCUS P. ZILLMAN
*continues to serve in this authority today.
