Five Revolutionary War Patriots Remembered

 

 

Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla

 

October 18, 2025, members of the Sons of the American Revolution gathered for a special ceremony honoring five patriots who served in the American Revolution.  The event, hosted by the General Richard Butler Chapter, KYSSAR, was a touching tribute to those who helped shape the nation’s early history.

Roger Sutherland, Vice President of the General Richard Butler Chapter, welcomed everyone and called the ceremony to attention.  Donald Webster, Commander Color Guard, presented the colors and led the Pledge of the Sons of the American Revolution.  Roger Givens, past president of the chapter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

The highlight of the day came as descendants of each patriot shared heartfelt biographies of their ancestors.  Those honored were Payton Brown P#122949, James L. Jones P#327081, Matthew Kuykendall P#335406, Abraham Lindsey P#236735 and James McKenney P#244919.

Payton Brown, born April 1764 in Virginia passed away September 1833 in Butler Co. He was honored by his 4^th Great Grandson, Donald Webster.

James L. Jones, who lived to be 91 and passed in 1884, was honored by his 5^th Great Granddaughter, Jennifer White.

Matthew Kuykendall, born 1758 in North Carolina and passed away in Kentucky in 1845, was honored by his 4^th Great Grandson, Wayne Hatcher.

Abraham Lindsay, born in May 1750 in Virginia and died in June 1837, was honored by his 4^th Great Grandson, Douglas Lindsey.

James McKinney, who served in the Ninth Regiment, passed away in 1831, and was honored by his 4^th Great Grandson, Gary Sutherland.

 

 

Beautiful floral tributes were placed to honor each patriot. Followed by the Sounding of Taps performed by David Daughtry and the Benediction given by Elain Daughtry of the Green River Chapter, NSDAR.  Donald Webster led the retrieval of colors, marking the closure of a meaningful and patriotic day of remembrance.