News
March 17th, 2011
Articles of Incorporation for The John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation filed with Ohio Secretary of State.
March 31st, 2011
John McClellan and Jaclyn Bradley Palmer record piano and vocal tracks for 230th anniversary edition of "Crawford's Defeat by the Indians." Jungle Recording Studio, 422 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio 44052.
Jaclyn Bradley Palmer
April 9th, 2011
Ohio Secretary of State issues Non-Profit Articles of Incorporation Certificate Number 201109401329
April 11th, 2011
IRS issues John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation EIN.
April 29th, 2011
Special thanks to Dianna Grundy for designing the John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation logo.
April 30th, 2011
John McClellan records acoustic guitar and percussion tracks for "Crawford's Defeat by the Indians." Jungle Recording Studio, 422 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio 44052. Additional recording sessions with Ceud Mìle Fàilte will resume in July.
May 1st, 2011
The John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation has obtained permission from Tent Presbyterian Cemetery (275 Tent Church Road, Uniontown, PA 15401) to erect a memorial marker for Lieutenant Colonel John B. McClelland. A special thanks to Harry and Belva Wilson for all of their help. Without their support, none of this would be possible. John B. McClelland’s wife, Martha Dale McClelland (1741 - 1822); son, John B McClelland (1766 - 1849); and daughter-in-law, Rachel Orr McClelland (1770 - 1843); are buried at Tent Presbyterian Cemetery.
May 5th, 2011
John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation Website goes live!
May 13th, 2011
John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation Online Store goes live!
June 15th, 2011
VA Form 40-1330, "Application for Government Headstone or Marker for Installation in a Private Cemetery," submitted.
July 2nd, 2011
Recording session at Jungle Recording Studio, 422 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio 44052. Julie Wesolek added tin whistle and piccolo, Paul Kirk added fiddle, Erica Tompkins added fiddle and bodhrán, Elizabeth (Driz) Crowe added cello and spoons to "Crawford's Defeat by the Indians."
Paul Kirk
Driz, Julie, and Erica
July 6th, 2011
Vinny Polowy records additional acoustic guitar and six-string banjo tracks for "Crawford's Defeat by the Indians." Jungle Recording Studio, 422 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio 44052. Working with Dianna Grundy on short-run CD artwork.
Vinny Polowy
July 9th, 2011
Submitted application for Ohio Historical Marker through Ohio Historical Markers Grants Program.
07/15/2011
"Crawford's Defeat by the Indians" by Jaclyn Bradley Palmer & Ceud Mìle Fàilte is now available at CDBaby, eMusic, and Amazon.com.
07/29/2011
Discussed the possibility of NWTA's involvement in the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky with artillery expert, Bill Anderson. NWTA (Northwest Territory Alliance) is an American Revolutionary War reenactment organization located in the Midwestern United States.
07/31/2011
John A. McClellan will meet with Tom Hill, local historian and co-author of "Upper Sandusky (Images of America)," on September 18th, to beginning planning a 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky, possibly to be held June 9th, 2012.
08/02/2011
John B. McClelland's government-issued headstone has arrived from Columbus Marble Works (2415 Hwy 45 North, Columbus, Mississippi, 39705). It's an upright white marble headstone; 42 inches long, 13 inches wide, and 4 inches thick. It weighs approximately 230 pounds and contains light veining.
Since the government is not responsible for installing headstones in private cemeteries, it will be necessary to seek assistance with the installation of the headstone. Most likely, Frank R. Mulich, owner of Marshall's Monuments (50 East Fayette Street, Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401), will install the headstone.
09/06/2011
Stephen House, of the Archaeological Society of Ohio (Muskingum Valley Chapter), is interested in investigating Upper Sandusky, which is likely to produce artifacts from the several skirmishes of the Crawford Expedition. Local historians in the Upper Sandusky area have mentioned that artifacts show up from time to time, when a farmer works the land, &c. They also seem to be in agreement that there hasn't been a proper archaeological investigation of the site.
09/13/2011
Marshall's Monuments installed John B. McClelland's government-issued headstone at Tent Presbyterian Cemetery today. Special thanks to Frank Mulich for all his help! The Foundation will now work with Troy Bailey of the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the SAR to plan a dedication ceremony to take place at Tent Presbyterian Cemetery. If possible, the George Washington Chapter of the SAR, and corresponding chapters of the DAR may participate as well.
09/18/2011
John McClellan, Tom Hill, Steve House, and Ron Marvin met in Upper Sandusky to discuss the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky, which is scheduled to be held Saturday, June 9th, 2012. Most likely, the event will begin at East Elementary School, where several historians will be discussing the Crawford Expedition and various local historical societies will display Crawford related items. From there, the event will move to Stepping Stones Park where the NWTA and BAR will re-enact the infamous Battle Island skirmish. Afterward, a re-enactment of the Battle of Olentangy may take place at Colonel Crawford High School in North Robinson, pending approval by superintendent, Ted Bruner.
Battle Island Marker (Upper Sandusky, Ohio)
09/20/2011
David Thompson, a Member of the Arthur St. Clair Chapter of the Greensburg, Pennsylvanis SAR, has offered to assist in planning a dedication ceremony for Lt. Col. John B. McClelland, to be held at Tent Presbyterian Cemetery in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 (230 years after Colonel Crawford's volunteers began gathering at Mingo Junction, Ohio).
09/26/2011
In conjunction with a government-issued headstone honoring Lt. Col. John B. McClelland, a certificate of recognition has been issued, paying tribute to his service and sacrifice; nearly 230 years after the Battle of Sandusky.
Certificate of Recognition Honoring John B. McClelland
10/09/2011
Steve House, of Hocking College, hosted an artifact identification at the Galion Historical Museum (Brownella Cottage, 132 S Union St, Galion, Ohio 44833). Met with Bill Anderson of NWTA, as well as Amber Wertman and Tom Palmer of Galion Historical Society; regarding the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky. Tom will attempt to locate a video interview with Parker Brown and Jim Croneis and Bill will discuss details of the re-enactment at the NWTA's board meeting in November.
Brownella Cottage, Galion, Ohio
10/10/2011
It's likely that the "Battle Island" re-enactment will now take place at Harrison Smith Park, Near E. Wyandot Ave & N. 3rd Street (across from Karls Golf Course), Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351, in order to provide more parking. Also, indoor activities will likely take place at Upper Sandusky Middle School (390 W. Walker Street, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351) to take advantage of theater-style seating in the auditorium.
The John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation has applied for a grant from the Bucyrus Area Community Foundation, in order to help cover re-enactment costs. The Bucyrus Area Community Foundation serves Bucyrus and Crawford County. Since the Battle of Olentangy re-enactment is scheduled to take place at either Lowe-Volk Nature Park or Unger Park, the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky is clearly in the best interest of the residents of Crawford County.
10/24/2011
Met with Harry and Belva Wilson of Tent Presbyterian Church to discuss the dedication ceremony for Lt. Col. John B. McClelland, to be held May 19th, 2012. Also discussed the possibility of applying for a government-issued marker for Lt. Col. John B. McClelland's son, John (1766-1849), who served in both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812). Saw Lt. Col. John B. McClelland's memorial marker for the first time after having been installed by Marshall's Monuments.
John B McClelland (1734 – 1782) Memorial Marker
10/28/2011
Unfortunately, the Ohio Historical Markers Advisory Panel has rejected the Foundation's application for a $750 grant, which would have helped to offset the cost of a historical marker; even though an Ohio Historical Marker for John B. McClelland would have helped to develop awareness of Ohio’s role in the Revolutionary War, would have had both state and national significance, and would have been placed in a county with few historical markers. It would be interesting to know which marker applications received a grant.
The John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation has decided not to resubmit a grant application. The money that was allocated to the cost of an Ohio Historical Marker will likely be used to replace the headstones of John B. McClelland’s wife, Martha Dale McClelland (1741 - 1822) and daughter-in-law, Rachel Orr McClelland (1770 - 1843) at Tent Presbyterian Cemetery in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
10/26/2011
It's likely that the Battle of Olentangy re-enactment will take place at Lowe-Volk Nature Park (2401 SR 598, Crestline, Ohio 44827) or possibly Unger Park (1303 Nevada Road, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820), pending approval by the Crawford Park District.
11/01/2011
Submitted VA Form 40-1330, "Application for Government Headstone or Marker for Installation in a Private Cemetery" on behalf of Lt. Col. John B. McClelland's son, John McClelland (1766-1849), who participated in both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
11/04/2011
The NWTA has a scheduling conflict on June 9th. Currently, the Foundation is considering the possibility of rescheduling the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky for Saturday, June 2nd, 2011.
11/05/2011
Henry Ford has been kind enough to donate four tickets, good for admission to either the Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village, to be used as door prizes at the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky. "The Henry Ford is the history attraction that brings the American experience to life. Celebrate the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s past in the newly restored Greenfield Village or discover the amazing ideas and innovations awaiting you and your guest in Henry Ford Museum." Includes four (4) admissions to your choice of the Museum or Village (an $88.00 value). Tickets provided do not have an expiration date.
11/09/2011
Ancestry.com has offered the following door prizes for the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky:
2 Complimentary Annual World Deluxe Subscriptions
2 Complimentary 6-Month World Deluxe Subscriptions
1 Complimentary 3-Month World Deluxe Subscription
11/11/2011
John, Silvia, Matthew, and Nathan McClellan visited the Wapatomica memorial marker located near the intersection of CR 5 and 29, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. The village site is owned by the Ohio Historical Society and a permit is required to visit the site. Special thanks to Erin Bartlett, Regional Site Coordinator of the Ohio Historical Society, and Todd McCormick, Curator & Director of the Logan County Museum. It was also a pleasure meeting Melissa Luthman, of AmeriCorps' Civil War 150 Leadership Corps, and John McPherson, descendant of Col. James McPherson; an Indian agent who had a trading post in Logan County in the early 1800s.
Wapatomica Marker
11/12/2011
John McClellan & Jim Pildner gave a presentation on "Crawford's Defeat by the Indians" at the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the SAR's Veterans Day Program, which was held at Casa Capelli (4641 Main Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004).
11/14/2011
Due to a scheduling conflict, the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky will most likely begin at Upper Sandusky High School (800 N Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351) where local historians will be discussing the Crawford Expedition and various local historical societies and museums will display Crawford-related items.
The Bucyrus Area Community Foundation has indicated that the board will review the Foundation's grant request in January. During the month of February one of the board members may request more detailed information. The board will then reconvene in March and decide whether or not to allocate the requested funds.
11/29/2011
John Opre, a member of the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the SAR, and founding member of the French Creek Living History Association, has expressed an interest in 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky. The French Creek Living History Association is dedicated to preserving history from the French and Indian war era. Perhaps the Association will participate in the Battle Island or Battle of Olentangy re-enactment.
French Creek Living History Association
01/04/2012
Bill Fisher, of the Crawford Park District, has indicated that this year's Living History Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012. The Park District works with a Revolutionary War re-enactment group called "Colonel Crawford's Company," which will re-enact the capture of Colonel Crawford. The Battle of Olentangy re-enactment, which was tentatively scheduled to take place at either Lowe-Volk Nature Park or Unger Park, will likely have to relocated.
01/11/2012
Bill Anderson, of the NWTA, and David Miller, of the BAR, have both expressed concern regarding the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky's timeline. Since the John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation will not have a definitive response from the Bucyrus Area Community Foundation regarding funding until the end of March, it may be necessary to focus on indoor demonstrations and exhibitions instead of a full scale re-enactment.
01/24/2012
Since the Bucyrus Area Community Foundation requires confirmation of an organization's 501(c)(3) status and the John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation's 501(c)(3) status is pending, the Northeastern Ohio Chapter SAR has agreed to act as a fiscal sponsor for the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky.
01/28/2012
Artist Patrick Fleming is considering a rendering of Lt. Col. John B. McClelland's torture by the Shawnee Indians, to be displayed at the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky.
02/01/2012
Dan Haas, of the John Hancock Chapter, OHSSAR, in Findlay, would like to hold a memorial for Colonel William Crawford, possibly on June 10th, at Ritche Cemetery. May consider combining the memorial and the 230th Anniversary Commemoration, to take place on June 2nd.
02/09/2012
Frank R. Mulich, owner of Marshall's Monuments, has indicated that a government-issued headstone has arrived for John McClelland (1766-1849). Like Lt. Col. John B. McClelland's headstone, John McClelland's headstone is an upright white marble headstone; 42 inches long, 13 inches wide, and 4 inches thick. It weighs approximately 230 pounds and contains light veining. A dedication ceremony for both Lt. Col. John B. McClelland and John McClelland (1766-1849) will be held May 19th, 2012 at Tent Presbyterian Church at 11:00 am.
02/13/2012
Ordered replacement headstones for John B. McClelland’s wife, Martha Dale McClelland (1741 - 1822) and John McClelland's (1766-1849) wife, Rachel Orr McClelland (1770 - 1843) from from Marshall's Monuments.
02/18/2012
A Marker Dedication Ceremony for Lt. Col. John B. McClelland & Ensign John McClelland will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Tent Presbyterian Cemetery, 275 Tent Church Road, Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401. New headstones will be unveiled for Lt. Col. John B. McClelland’s wife Martha Dale McClelland (1740- 1822) and Ensign John McClelland’s wife, Rachel Orr McClelland (1770-1843) as well. Presented by General Arthur St. Clair Chapter SAR, Greensburg, Pennsylvania & Northeastern Ohio Chapter SAR, Ashtabula, Ohio.
American Colonial Militia at Fort Necessity
Anyone interested in attending should also consider visiting Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Mount Washington Tavern (National Pike, Wharton Township, Pennsylvania 15437).
02/20/2012
Mike Dostal, of the Bucyrus Area Community Foundation, has been assigned the task of reviewing the John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation's grant application, which will be used primarily to help cover re-enactment costs.
02/27/2012
Marshall's Monuments installed new grave markers for John B. McClelland’s wife, Martha Dale McClelland (1741 - 1822) and John McClelland's (1766-1849) wife, Rachel Orr McClelland (1770 - 1843) at Tent Presbyterian Cemetery in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
03/20/2012
Due to insufficient funding, the Bucyrus Area Community Foundation has denied the Foundation's grant request for the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky. Unfortunately, there will be no re-enactment of the skirmish at "Battle Island" or the Battle of Olentangy.
03/30/2012
An indoor program to honor the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky will be held Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 at the Upper Sandusky Community Library (301 North Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351) from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Speakers will include Cory Shepard (Shawnee, Mingo, Delaware, and Wyandot Indians), Tom Hill (Background & Battle Island), Jim Croneis (Battle of Olentangy), John McClellan (the Song, "Crawford's Defeat by the Indians"), artist Patrick Fleming (Contemporary Rendering of Crawford and McClelland's Torture by the Indians), and Stephen House (Archeological Discoveries near Battle Sites). A memorial for Colonel Crawford, to be held by Dan Haas at Ritche Cemetery, will follow.
04/09/2012
Cory Shepard might not be able to present at the upcoming 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky. Update to follow soon.
Seton Hill University Pipe Band
04/24/2012
Dray Campbell, of the Seton Hill University Pipe Band, will be performing at the May 19th Marker Dedication Ceremony for Lt. Col. John B. McClelland & Ensign John McClelland.
05/03/2012
The Colonel William Crawford Chapter of NSDAR will be co-presenting the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky.
05/15/2012
Cory Shepard will not be able to make it to the upcoming 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky. However, museum curator, Ron Marvin, will be discussing the Wyandot County Museum Collection.
05/19/2012
Special thanks to everyone who participated in the May 19th Marker Dedication Ceremony for Lt. Col. John B. McClelland & Ensign John McClelland. New headstones were unveiled, not only for Lt. Col. John B. McClelland (1734-1782) and Ensign John McClelland (1766-1849), but also for Lt. Col. John B. McClelland’s wife Martha Dale McClelland (1740-1822), and Ensign John McClelland’s wife, Rachel Orr McClelland (1770-1843). The marker dedication ceremony was presented by the General Arthur Saint Clair and General Anthony Wayne Chapters of the PASSAR, and the Northeastern Ohio Chapter #12 of the OHSSAR. Lunch was sponsored by Keith D. Myers of Howard Hanna, Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
Terry Robinson, Carl Gaffin, Ron Bruce, Nancy Valles (OSDAR Historian), Ren Steele, William McKim, John Carroll, Troy Bailey, John McClellan, Jim Pildner, Bob Howe, and piper Dray Campbell
05/29/2012
Woods' Antiques & More (132 North Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351) will be open at 7:30 am on Saturday, June 2nd for anyone who wants to check out the store before the 9:30 am activities begin at the library. Tom and Marnie Hill's "Wyandot County (Images of America)" and Tom Hill, Ashlie Payton, and Wyandot County Historical Society's "Upper Sandusky (Images of America)."
06/02/2012
Special thanks to everyone who participated in the 230th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Sandusky. Unfortunately, Jim Croneis wasn't able to attend. Speakers included Tom Hill (Background, Battle Island & Battle of Olentangy), John McClellan (the Song, "Crawford's Defeat by the Indians"), artist Patrick Fleming (Contemporary Rendering of Crawford and McClelland's Torture by the Indians), Stephen House (Sandusky Expedition Related Artifacts), and Ron Marvin (Wyandot County Museum Collection). The John Hancock Chapter S.A.R. held a memorial for Colonel Crawford at Ritchie Cemetery. Thanks again to our event sponsors and raffle donors, the Henry Ford Museum and Ancestry.com.
Jim Haas, Tom Putnam, Dan Haas, Steve Kelley, Bill Barbarree, and Greg Jewett
11/11/2012
Unfortunately, the John B. McClelland Memorial Foundation has been unable to generate the funds necessary to sustain the organization, and the Board of Directors has decided to dissolve the foundation by donating its net remaining assets to the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Thank you for your support!