President Lloyd speaking at Musket Ball

Commemoration of the Victories at Saratoga and Yorktown

On November 7, 1998, members and guests numbering nearly two hundred gathered at the Philadelphia Country Club for the Musket Ball. Henry Randall Morgan and his committee organized a wonderful evening.

Color Guard Captain Andrew Jackson Salisbury, II lead members of an Honor Guard in a presentation of the colors to President Lloyd. Flags of the Color Guard were also on static display for the enjoyment of the attendees.

President Lloyd apprised the membership of the Society’s more significant activities during the course of the last several months and introduced several honored guests. Traditional toasts were raised by officers of the Society.

President Lloyd recognized the fine work of John Marshall Groff, the Society’s Historian, in preparing a brief summary of the events surrounding the victories of the Continental forces at Saratoga and Yorktown.

Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Sellers, VI chat with Mrs. "Jay" Bowden

Special recognition was also paid to Francis "Jay" Bowden, III for his efforts on behalf of the Younger Members Committee. Numerous younger members were in attendance, enjoying the food and the good company.

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A Tribute to Brigadier General William Buchanan Gold, Jr.

During our Country’s struggle for independence there appeared leaders that today we still view as larger than life. The people of that time period who struggled for sovereignty looked to these special individuals for support and strength. Today we look back in reverence.

As we consider the sacrifices of our ancestors, we should also look to those among us who have commemorated their memory through deeds and actions. One such man was William Buchanan Gold, Jr.

There are few in the Pennsylvania Society who can say that Bill Gold did not impact their lives in some special and heartfelt way. He served as a mentor to many... sometimes to both father and son alike.

His example of service to our Society and numerous others made those that questioned their own ability to participate feel their burdens small in comparison. Bill was a former captain of the Color Guard, Captain General of the General Society Color Guard, and served on the Board of Managers with varying roles for many years.

Bill was a graduate of William Penn Charter, Princeton University and Harvard Law School. He served for 31 years in the Army Field Artillery attaining the rank of Brigadier General. Bill also received the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal.

We all mourn the passing of Bill Gold, a man who gave of himself to his country, to his family and to our Society.