Jockey Hollow Chapter Compatriot Attends The Washington Association’s Annual Meeting

Jockey Hollow Chapter compatriot Ellis Bailey attended the 151st Annual Meeting and Celebration of Washington’s Birthday held by the Washington Association of New Jersey on February 17, 2025, held at The Madison Hotel in Morristown.

In attendance were political representatives, including NJ Assemblywoman Aura Dunn and Morristown Mayor Timothy Dougherty, and other members of area social and lineage organizations. After the Association’s business meeting was completed, Chuck Schwam, Executive Director of the American Friends of Lafayette, presented “Lafayette – The Legacy of Liberty” to discuss the 200th anniversary, 13 month, 24 state historical re-enactment tour of Lafayette. Then, Wendy York, co-chair of the committee planning the reenactment of Lafayette’s visit to Morristown, presented an overview of the activities to be held in town on July 13 and 14. “General Lafayette” was also in attendance.

More information about the Morristown Lafayette visit events can be found at: https://morristowngreen.com/2025/01/21/general-lafayette-americas-guest-will-take-another-morristown-victory-lap-this-summer/

General Lafayette re-enactor.

Jockey Hollow Historical Marker Sighting

The Jockey Hollow Chapter, SAR was first established in 1914. Every now and then a piece of our history comes to our attention to remind us of our past. One such reminder has just surfaced, via a Google search, about a historical marker placed by our Chapter in 1964 at the site of the home of Lt. and Mrs. Robert Wilson. This has been recorded by the Historical Marker Database. The inscription states:

Site of the home of
Lt. and Mrs. Robert Wilson

Gen. and Mrs. George Washington
were entertained here in November 1780
and at other times while the armies
were encamped at Morristown

Site marked in 1964 by
Gen. William Maxwell Chapter, D.A.R.
Peggy Warne Chapter, D.A.R.
Jockey Hollow Chapter, S.A.R.

Visitors are encouraged to contact us if you are aware of other markers.