Sons of Liberty

If you are considering joining the Sons of the American Revolution, and reside in the greater Los Angeles area, consider the Sons of Liberty. We are active, vibrant, and forward-thinking. We offer you the best opportunity to honor your ancestor's sacrifice in building this greatest nation.

The Sons of the American Revolution was established in Los Angeles in 1908, and the first chapter president was Brigadier General John G. Chandler, a Union veteran of the Civil War.

General Chandler was an 1853 graduate of West Point, and at the war's outbreak Chief Quartermaster of the Department of West Virginia, being engaged in the battles of Carnifex Ferry, Shiloh, Pittsburg Landing, and Perryville. He was then Chief Quartermaster of the Nineteenth Army Corps (Department of the Gulf), Nov. 17, 1862, to Aug. 1, 1865, being present at the Siege of Port Hudson, Expedition to Sabine Pass, Red River Expedition, Mansfield, and Battle of Pleasant Hill.

He was promoted to Bvt. Colonel, Mar. 13, 1865, for "Gallant and Meritorious Services during the Rebellion," and ended his military career as Chief Quartermaster, Department of California, San Francisco, in 1894.

The Sons of Liberty Chapter carries on the tradition of patriotism and service illustrated by General Chandler, and is the largest Chapter in the Los Angeles area. We offer you monthly meetings with free genealogical help, interesting speakers, warm fellowship and a great meal. We will get you involved with worthwhile projects that benefit young people, educators and veterans that make a difference and that you can be proud of. Our speakers cover a wide variety of topics of interest to our members such as American history, the preservation of our history, current events, and genealogy.

Best of all, you don't have to wait to become a member. You can join the Sons of Liberty immediately, and without any documentation of a Patriot Ancestor. All for a low $25 annual membership fee. Please consider joining us today, and honoring those who gave us our Constitution, Bill of Rights, independent Supreme Court and a nation of free men.

We are a chartered member of the California Society and National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. We are non-partisan and not affiliated with any political group.

Since the establishment of our Chapter, we never have held a meeting without ladies and guests being present. Family, friends, and any interested parties are always welcome. In addition to our regular meetings, we also participate in many group functions and programs sponsored by the SAR and our Chapter.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Sons of Liberty is to preserve the memory of those men and women whose service and sacrifice during the American Revolution secured independence for the American people; to unite and promote fellowship among their descendants and like-minded individuals and inspire them and their communities in the greater Los Angeles area with a more profound reverence for the principles of the government founded by our forefathers; to encourage historical research about and teaching of the American Revolution; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; to promote the purposes expressed in the preamble of the Constitution; and to foster true patriotism.

* Past President

Past Presidents

* The Los Angeles Chapter and the Sons of Liberty operated concurrently until the Los Angeles Chapter was absorbed by the Sons of Liberty. The Founding Members of the Sons of Liberty included many Los Angeles Chapter members.

Founding members of the Sons of Liberty Chapter:

Charles Bernard, James Bellah, Clifton Brooks, Sr., Arden Brame, Berni Campbell, Robert Emrey, Glendon Hall, Thomas Hatton, Bruce Jagger, John Justice, Donald McDowell, Don Moran, Troy Reed, Roger Robertson, Palmer Scheppe, Robert Steele, and William Tullia.