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Members of the Kings Mountain Chapter Color Guard participated in the celebration of 230th Statehood Day.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Memorial Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park in Abington, VA
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The Kings Mountain Chapter Color Guard participated in the Memorial Day Ceremonies on May 25, 2026 at the Veterans Memorial Park in Abington, VA.
Monday, May 25, 2026
“American Salute” - Memorial Day Concert & Program at Sycamore Shoals Historic Park
American Salute” - Memorial Day Concert & Program on May 25, 2026: Chapter President Rob Richmond participated in the Memorial Day celebration at Sycamore Shoals Historic Park.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Grave Dedication Ceremony to honor Patriot Henry King (1752-1825) at the Monte Vista Cemetery in Johnson City, Tennessee
On May 23, 2026 the Kings Mountain Chapter and Heritage Alliance hosted a grave dedication ceremony to honor Patriot Henry King (1752-1825) at the Monte Vista Cemetery in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Henry King was born on 11 March 1752, possibly in Ireland. Little is presently known of his early life, though by the time of the American Revolution he was living on the Virginia frontier in Augusta County, an area that later became closely connected with the settlement of eastern Tennessee.
According to a transcript of the family Bible,1 he married Sarah Shields on 8 January 1778 in Augusta County, Virginia. They had the following known children:
Mary was born on 16 October 1778 and married Peter Harrington.
Elizabeth was born on 4 October 1780 and married James Barnes.
Thomas was born on 15 March 1783 and married Rebecca Little.
William Shields was born on 13 December 1784 and married Hester Cox.
Sarah was born on 23 October 1786 and married Mark Mears.
John was born on 4 October 1788 and married Anna Shields.
Henry Willis was born on 8 January 1792 and died young.
Willis was born on 5 March 1793 and died on 13 May 1819.
William “Billy” Frame was born on 27 March 1795 and married Ruth Little.
Henry was born on 13 September 1797 and married Elizabeth Tipton.
During the Revolutionary War, Henry King served in the Washington County Regiment of the North Carolina Militia. His patriotic service is documented by Certificate of Pay No. 2913, dated 16 August 1782, which reflects service in the Washington and Sullivan County region along the North Carolina frontier, an area frequently threatened during the war years by Loyalist activity and conflict associated with the western frontier.
Henry King prepared his will on 30 September 1824. In it, he named all ten of his children, noting that four had preceded him in death.2 The document provides important confirmation of the family structure and reflects the extensive King family connections in early Tennessee.
He died before October 1825. Henry was originally buried on his property in the King-Little Cemetery on East Fairview Avenue. Before the death of his great-grandson, William C. King, in 1939, Henry’s remains were removed and reinterred at Monte Vista Burial Park.
Henry King was born on 11 March 1752, possibly in Ireland. Little is presently known of his early life, though by the time of the American Revolution he was living on the Virginia frontier in Augusta County, an area that later became closely connected with the settlement of eastern Tennessee.
According to a transcript of the family Bible,1 he married Sarah Shields on 8 January 1778 in Augusta County, Virginia. They had the following known children:
Mary was born on 16 October 1778 and married Peter Harrington.
Elizabeth was born on 4 October 1780 and married James Barnes.
Thomas was born on 15 March 1783 and married Rebecca Little.
William Shields was born on 13 December 1784 and married Hester Cox.
Sarah was born on 23 October 1786 and married Mark Mears.
John was born on 4 October 1788 and married Anna Shields.
Henry Willis was born on 8 January 1792 and died young.
Willis was born on 5 March 1793 and died on 13 May 1819.
William “Billy” Frame was born on 27 March 1795 and married Ruth Little.
Henry was born on 13 September 1797 and married Elizabeth Tipton.
During the Revolutionary War, Henry King served in the Washington County Regiment of the North Carolina Militia. His patriotic service is documented by Certificate of Pay No. 2913, dated 16 August 1782, which reflects service in the Washington and Sullivan County region along the North Carolina frontier, an area frequently threatened during the war years by Loyalist activity and conflict associated with the western frontier.
Henry King prepared his will on 30 September 1824. In it, he named all ten of his children, noting that four had preceded him in death.2 The document provides important confirmation of the family structure and reflects the extensive King family connections in early Tennessee.
He died before October 1825. Henry was originally buried on his property in the King-Little Cemetery on East Fairview Avenue. Before the death of his great-grandson, William C. King, in 1939, Henry’s remains were removed and reinterred at Monte Vista Burial Park.
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Grave Marking at Monte Vista Cemetery to honor Patriot Henry King (1752-1825)
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Grave Marking at the Monte Vista Cemetery on May 23, 2026 to honor Patriot Henry King (1752-1825).
Friday, May 15, 2026
Meeting - May 14, 2026
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On May 14, 2026, the Kings Mountain Chapter was entertained and enlightened by historical interpreter Linda S. Turner, who portrayed Mercy Otis Warren (1728–1814).
Mercy Otis Warren was an American patriot, poet, playwright, political writer, and historian whose work helped shape Revolutionary-era public opinion. Born in Barnstable, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Colonel James Otis and the sister of patriot leader James Otis Jr. Although women of her time rarely received formal education, Warren was encouraged by her family and developed into a serious intellectual and influential writer.
Before and during the American Revolution, Warren wrote political plays and poems criticizing royal authority and British policies in Massachusetts. She corresponded with many leading figures of the Revolution, including Abigail Adams, John Adams, Samuel Adams, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson. In 1788, writing as “A Columbian Patriot,” she opposed ratification of the Constitution without a Bill of Rights. In 1805, she published her three-volume History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution, one of the earliest histories of the Revolution written by a contemporary participant. She died in 1814 and is buried at Burial Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The chapter also recognized Mr. Joseph Jefferson with a plaque listing the names of 16 of his Patriot Ancestors.
In addition, Chapter President Rob Richmond administered the oath of membership to four new Kings Mountain Chapter members. Welcome to Don Gouge, Steve Richardson, Chase Milner and David Puls.
Mercy Otis Warren was an American patriot, poet, playwright, political writer, and historian whose work helped shape Revolutionary-era public opinion. Born in Barnstable, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Colonel James Otis and the sister of patriot leader James Otis Jr. Although women of her time rarely received formal education, Warren was encouraged by her family and developed into a serious intellectual and influential writer.
Before and during the American Revolution, Warren wrote political plays and poems criticizing royal authority and British policies in Massachusetts. She corresponded with many leading figures of the Revolution, including Abigail Adams, John Adams, Samuel Adams, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson. In 1788, writing as “A Columbian Patriot,” she opposed ratification of the Constitution without a Bill of Rights. In 1805, she published her three-volume History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution, one of the earliest histories of the Revolution written by a contemporary participant. She died in 1814 and is buried at Burial Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The chapter also recognized Mr. Joseph Jefferson with a plaque listing the names of 16 of his Patriot Ancestors.
In addition, Chapter President Rob Richmond administered the oath of membership to four new Kings Mountain Chapter members. Welcome to Don Gouge, Steve Richardson, Chase Milner and David Puls.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Meeting - Linda S. Turner, Historian and Storyteller - May 14th
A fifth-generation Texan and now a transplanted Tennessean, Linda Turner has been telling stories all her life—some true, and some perhaps open to debate. After God, family, and country, her greatest passion is history, especially American history and, most especially, women’s history.
A retired schoolteacher, Linda found her way into costumed historical interpretation quite by accident. As she puts it, if you cannot play the fiddle or piano, sing on key, or dance like a professional, then dress like one of history’s characters and tell their story.
Linda is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United States Daughters of 1812. She has served as a teacher and performer in Vacation Liberty Schools in Texas, as well as in museum education and summer museum programs. Her engaging performances have earned her recognition and awards from a variety of organizations.
Over the years, Linda has portrayed suffragettes, women spies, soldiers, nurses, a famous seamstress, a sharpshooter, and a Revolutionary-era propagandist, among many others. History offers an endless supply of stories, and Linda brings them to life in a memorable and inspiring way.
In the words of Abigail Adams: "I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors."
And so we shall.
A Buffet Dinner is served $20/person (pay at door - cash or CC). All Members and Guests are Welcome. Please contact David Carr to make Reservations.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Old Deery Inn - Liberty Tree Dedications
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On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Kings Mountain Chapter participated in the dedication of two Liberty Trees at the Old Deery Inn in Blountville, Tennessee. The event was held as part of the 250th Anniversary celebration of our Nation and the season opening of the Old Deery Inn. The trees were dedicated in honor of Capt. John Pemberton (1742–1819) and Col. Isaac Shelby (1750–1826).
Capt. John Pemberton formed a militia in late September 1780 to serve under Col. Isaac Shelby at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Volunteers mustered beneath a tree near the Virginia–Tennessee border on Pemberton’s property. Known as the Pemberton Oak, the tree became a historic landmark, providing shelter and serving as a muster ground for soldiers from several conflicts, including the War of 1812. Among those who gathered beneath its branches were frontier patriots whose actions helped turn the tide of the American Revolution.
The earliest known record of John Pemberton places him in Culpeper County, Virginia, where he purchased property in 1768. By 1781, he and his family had moved to Sullivan County, North Carolina, now Tennessee. On October 10, 1784, Pemberton received a North Carolina land grant of 306 acres on Little Sinking Creek in Sullivan County. He continued his military service after the Revolution and had attained the rank of colonel by 1788.
Col. Isaac Shelby, born December 11, 1750, in Hagerstown, Maryland, became one of the most significant frontier leaders of the American Revolution. After moving with his family to the area near present-day Bristol, Tennessee, Shelby gained experience as a militia officer, land surveyor, and frontier leader. During the Revolution, he helped lead patriot forces at Thickety Fort, Musgrove Mill, and Kings Mountain.
Shelby later served in the legislatures of Virginia and North Carolina before moving to Kentucky, where he became a leading advocate for statehood. In 1792, he was elected the first governor of Kentucky. He later returned to public service during the War of 1812, serving again as governor from 1812 to 1816. Isaac Shelby died on July 18, 1826.
Members of the Kings Mountain Color Guard participating in the ceremony were John Neth, Stephen Kirby, Rob Richmond, Ben Stonecypher (President of TNSSAR), and David Carr. Also in attendance were Sherrell Greene of the Stephen Holston Chapter and David Doan of the Watauga Chapter.
Capt. John Pemberton formed a militia in late September 1780 to serve under Col. Isaac Shelby at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Volunteers mustered beneath a tree near the Virginia–Tennessee border on Pemberton’s property. Known as the Pemberton Oak, the tree became a historic landmark, providing shelter and serving as a muster ground for soldiers from several conflicts, including the War of 1812. Among those who gathered beneath its branches were frontier patriots whose actions helped turn the tide of the American Revolution.
The earliest known record of John Pemberton places him in Culpeper County, Virginia, where he purchased property in 1768. By 1781, he and his family had moved to Sullivan County, North Carolina, now Tennessee. On October 10, 1784, Pemberton received a North Carolina land grant of 306 acres on Little Sinking Creek in Sullivan County. He continued his military service after the Revolution and had attained the rank of colonel by 1788.
Col. Isaac Shelby, born December 11, 1750, in Hagerstown, Maryland, became one of the most significant frontier leaders of the American Revolution. After moving with his family to the area near present-day Bristol, Tennessee, Shelby gained experience as a militia officer, land surveyor, and frontier leader. During the Revolution, he helped lead patriot forces at Thickety Fort, Musgrove Mill, and Kings Mountain.
Shelby later served in the legislatures of Virginia and North Carolina before moving to Kentucky, where he became a leading advocate for statehood. In 1792, he was elected the first governor of Kentucky. He later returned to public service during the War of 1812, serving again as governor from 1812 to 1816. Isaac Shelby died on July 18, 1826.
Members of the Kings Mountain Color Guard participating in the ceremony were John Neth, Stephen Kirby, Rob Richmond, Ben Stonecypher (President of TNSSAR), and David Carr. Also in attendance were Sherrell Greene of the Stephen Holston Chapter and David Doan of the Watauga Chapter.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Celebrating 250 Years on the Banks of the Holston River at the Netherland Inn & Boatyard
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On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Kings Mountain Chapter participated in Celebrating 250 Years on the Banks of the Holston River at the Netherland Inn & Boatyard. This event included live music by the Kingsport Community Band, and period dancing on the 2nd floor of the Barn.
Liberty Tree dedicated at the Bowman-Bogart Cabin in Unicoi, Tennessee
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On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Kings Mountain Chapter dedicated a Liberty Tree at the Bowman-Bogart Cabin in Unicoi, Tennessee. The tree was dedicated in honor of General Evan Shelby, the original owner of the land grant on which the Bowman-Bogart Cabin now stands.
Born in Wales in 1719, Evan Shelby came to this region about 1771. He was a veteran of Braddock’s Campaign and Lord Dunmore’s War, commanded a successful expedition against the Chickamauga towns in 1779, served in the North Carolina State Senate in 1781, and was appointed brigadier general of militia. He also declined the governorship of the State of Franklin in 1787. He died on December 4, 1794, and is buried in East Hill Cemetery in Bristol, Tennessee.
The Kings Mountain Chapter was honored to be joined by members of the Mary Patton DAR Chapter and the Watauga Chapter of the SAR for this special ceremony.
Born in Wales in 1719, Evan Shelby came to this region about 1771. He was a veteran of Braddock’s Campaign and Lord Dunmore’s War, commanded a successful expedition against the Chickamauga towns in 1779, served in the North Carolina State Senate in 1781, and was appointed brigadier general of militia. He also declined the governorship of the State of Franklin in 1787. He died on December 4, 1794, and is buried in East Hill Cemetery in Bristol, Tennessee.
The Kings Mountain Chapter was honored to be joined by members of the Mary Patton DAR Chapter and the Watauga Chapter of the SAR for this special ceremony.
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