There is a rifle and a black wreath in the tree above William Broderick that I suspect belonged to William Janke, whose remains were dug up and evicted from the Oddfellow cemetery. Someone at Cypress Lawn is going to call me back about the defilement of Carl Janke.
At 3:15 P.M. on May 31, 2023, I discovered The Marion Rifles – that I am certain are named after Francis Marion, who my Rosamond Ancestors fought under in South Carolina. I am destined to be the next President of the United States of America.
My ancestors were wealthy Prussians. Were they investors in Prussia’s attempt to purchase California, that did not happen possibly due to the Revolutions of 1848? Did some Germans realize California could be had by a intensive migration? The six million dollars could be used to buy portable homes, and other necessities. The chances Count Cipriani purchased a portable home from Carl Janke, is high. Unless he brought one in his wagon train.
The Jankes were members of the California Fusiliers. Did they have any contact with my kin, John Fremont, who was talked out of founding a new nation in the West during the Civil War. Consider the Manifest Destiny propaganda of his father-in-law and John Astor, who paid Washington Irving to author a propaganda novel that clamed the right of Americans to take the Oregon Territory – from BRITISH ROYALS. Astor launched a financial conquest of China – that could be the model for China today! If they take over Central America, will they manufacture Chinese cocaine after exterminating the criminal cartel and all gangs south of the border? Texans would be – pleased as punch! As long as China does not take away their right not to wear masks – or their guns! What about – their God? China could get its powerful think tank to invent a Cocaine Jesus for anti-Democratic cult followers, who will honor the day the Democrats cheated them our of their birth right with fake elections. To the Chinese, we look like members of a superstitious Cargo Cult, we easy pickens when it comes to….Divide and Conquer. Our tribal system is open to covert bribes, pitting one tribe against another tribe.
California State Militia and National Guard Unit HistoriesMarion RiflesEnlistment Certificate dated 1856Image courtesy of the Bancroft LibraryAssigned to: Marion Rifles, 2nd Brigade, California Milita Location: San Francisco, San Francisco CountyArmory: 107-1/2 Sacramento Street (1860)Mustered in: May 14, 1852 Mustered out: 1861
Commanding Officers
F. B. Schaeffer, Captain May 14, 1852 Joseph A- Ruddock, First Lieutenant May 19, 1852 (Resigned September 1852) George R. Davidson, First Lieutenant September 5,1852
William Neely Johnson, Captain November 9, 1855 (1) Edwin A. Rigg, First Lieutenant November 7, 1855
Edwin A. Rigg, Captain April 19, 1856 John C. Griswold, First Lieutenant April 19, 1656 (Resigned June 11, 1856) William W. Hawks, First Lieutenant June 11, 1856
Edwin A. Rigg, Captain April 19, 1856 (Re-elected December. 17, 1856) E. B. Labriskie, First Lieutenant. December 17, 1856Edwin A. Rigg, Captain (Re-elected 1861) James W. Stillman, First Lieutenant -1861 Records on file at the California State Archives: a. Organization Papers 1 document (1852) b. Bonds 1 document (1855) c. Correspondence (Unclassified letters) 14 documents (1852-1858) d. Election Returns 3 documents (1855-1862) e. Exempt Certificates, Applications for none f. Muster Rolls, Monthly returns 4 documents (1855-1861) g. Oaths Qualifications none h. Orders none i. Receipts, invoices 7 documents (1852-1857) j. Requisitions 9 documents (1852-1857) k. Resignations none l. Target Practice Reports none m. Other none History
The Marion Rifles was organized on May 14, 1852, making it one of the oldest volunteer companies in the State. The company was said to consist almost entirely of the men from the “Monumental Engine Company” at the time of its organization. The firemen made very good soldiers and under the leadership of Captain Schaeffer, started to drill every evening in order to be able to make a showing in the parade to be held on July 4, 1852. The Adjutant General in his report of 1859, stated that Captain Schaeffer was one of the most brilliant military men in California. The company soon became an outstanding military unit because of the unusual amount of time spent on the target range, their consistent attendance at drills, and their appearance in their uniforms of green with black velvet trimming contrasted by yellow buttons.
Soon after their organization, the Sheriff requested that the Marion Rifles act as guards during the execution of Jose Forni who had been convicted of murder.
During the reign of the Vigilance Committee in May and June of 1856, the Marion Rifles drew up a resolution that any member who was disloyal to his oath to uphold the laws of the State would be expelled. On May 12, 1856 the Marion Rifles were called into the service of the State and remained until the Vigilance Committee disbanded.
On July 6, 1853, the Marion Rifles took part in a-colorful celebration and reception in honor of Major General John A. Sutter and Staff. The beloved old pioneer was received with acclamations by the crowd which blocked the avenue around the Plaza. His benevolent face beamed with martial enthusiasm as he rode through the ranks, reminded doubtless of the early days of his veteran soldier’s career. After passing in review before General Sutter the procession marched down Kearney Street to the Camp Ground. On reaching the grounds the-companies were drawn up in Battalion formation and the colors were presented by Mrs. Catherine Sinclair after having made the following address (2):
” Seventy-seven years ago this day your Patriot’ Fathers -of the thirteen colonies unfurled from Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, the flag of this Union, and borrowed its emblems from the stars of heaven. Today, on the far off shores of the Pacific, here, within a period of less than the span of a human life, the granddaughter of a soldier who died in battle on the plains of Egypt, tenders to you that emblem which tells of the birth of a nation, of institutions based upon the will of a free people, of a Union of Sovereign States embracing this vast continent, of a power which has become the greatest on earth. Not a power of terror, of tyranny, of despotism, but a power of protection, of hope, and of promise. May such a power endure forever, and may its emblem wave until the sun, forgetting his cunning, shall cease to write upon the rain-cloud, the Promise of God. I tender you this flag. It tells of the energy and sublime courage of the men who established your Independence, it tells of the suffering and trials of the heroes of 1812; it tells of those brilliant achievements of American Arms which have added California as one of the brightest stars in your constellation.”
The Marion Rifles was one of the ten militia companies that attended the first militia encampment held at Sacramento during the week of September 22, 1859. The encampment, was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Hooker, former Lieutenant Colonel of the Sixth Infantry, United States Army. The review of the troops was held under trying circumstances as a – high wind was blowing great clouds of dust which made drilling difficult. In spite of the windy weather, the encampment was successful and resulted in improved efficiency of each company. (3)
The Marion Rifles ranked high in social activities as well as in military affairs. Their annual Military Ball held each year was one of prominence and resplendent in color and gaiety. On October 29, 1852, the company were guests of the Sutter Rifles in Sacramento. On the arrival of the steamer from San Francisco with the Marion Rifles on board, the Sutter Rifles drew up in order and received them, and then escorted them to the Orleans Hotel. After breakfast the Marion Rifles went through the rifle manual drill. Their executions were faultless, and they received many compliments from military generals. After the Marion Rifles had completed their exhibition, the Sutter Rifles paraded also, admirable in dress, discipline and military bearing. At two o’clock the immortal John A. Sutter arrived and was received by the Sutter Rifles in front of the Orleans Hotel with every demonstration and of profound respect. He then presented the Sutter Rifles with a flag bearing the simple but expressive inscription “Sutter Rifles, organized June 26, 1852,” accompanied by appropriate remarks. On behalf of the company the flag was received by Captain P. B. Fry. The Marion Rifles performed a dress drill in the presence of Captain Sutter, amid shouts of admiration. In the evening the Marion Rifles were guests at a magnificent Military Ball at the Orleans House, the Sutter Rifles being the hosts. This Military Ball, held in the capital city, participated in by two of the State’s most colorful military units, was said to have been the most brilliant affair ever held in the State, there being more than five hundred persons present. The Marion Rifles returned to San Francisco the next day, highly elated about the hospitality and courtesy of the Sutter Rifles and the people of Sacramento.(4)The last official document on record in the Adjutant General’s Office regarding the company dated March 18, 1860, was a report by a special committee of the State Senate in answer to a request made by Captain Rigg regarding the military standing of the Marion Rifles. -Under date of August 5, 1861, Captain Rigg with four other Captains offered the services of their companies to the United States Government to protect the Overland Mail Route. Whether the company that Captain Rigg represented was the Marion Rifles’ complete membership, or just part of it, was-not stated, but it is probable the company disbanded in 1861 with many members entering the Federal service
Footnotes(1) William Neely Johnson’s brother, John later went on to become Governor of California(2) Daily Alta California, July 6, 1853, page 2, column 1.(3) Sacramento Union, September 22, 1859, page 2, column 3.(4) San Francisco Daily Herald, October 30, 1652, page 3, column 7.This history was written in 1940 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in conjunction with the office of the Adjutant General and the California State Library The Marion Rifles and the Execution of Jose Forner y BrugadaForner is seen swinging by the neck above an open trap door. Surrounding the gallows atop Russian Hill are soldiers of the local militia, the Marion Rifles, standing at attention, arms shouldered, forming a perimeter to keep the crowd of spectators under control. Standing halfway up the gallows’ stairway is a lone figure, presumably the legendary Texas Ranger, Col. John Coffee “Jack” Hays (1817-1883), the first sheriff of San Francisco. In the late afternoon hours of October 8, 1852, 32 year-old, Spanish immigrant Jose Forner y Brugada found himself killing time before meeting friends for dinner. According to his confession, he decided to take a walk to see the “Steam Paddy,” a steam excavator that had arrived the year before. While watching the machine, he was approached by an acquaintance, Jose Rodrigues, and after a short exchange, Rodriques attempted to rob Forner, stabbing him in the process. Rodrigues fled and dropped the knife. Forner gave chase, picked up the knife, and killed his attacker. He was subsequently tried for murder, found guilty, and was sentenced to die. This was the first execution to be carried out in San Francisco, presided over by Sheriff Jack Hays. Following his service in the Mexican War, Hays headed west to California where, in 1850, he was elected sheriff. On the fateful morning of December 10, Sheriff Hays read the execution order and, after a short speech by the condemned, he used a hatchet to sever the release, thereby carrying out the execution of Jose Forner. State executions were carried out by the various sheriffs until 1892.
Here is the painting I am working on. It is titled ‘Guardians of Our Voice’. I am inspired by the photo of the two women carrying the electoral votes that I just learned were being taken to the Senate Chamber, and not removed. I will have these women coming to the crest of a hill from out of the advancing darkness. They are carrying the Ark of our Democratic Voice. They are like Guardian Angels.
John Presco
Copyright 2021
When the mob advanced on the building, Brown said those inside could hear barricades coming down before they were told by Capitol Police to rush down the stairs and into the basement. They were eventually sheltered in an office building.
“We were definitely anticipating (the crowd) getting a lot bigger, but we didn’t see any of the violence or destruction coming — I don’t think anyone was expecting it to go that far,” she said.
Woman pictured carrying electoral votes at the Capitol shares story behind photo
A 19-year-old chamber assistant clarified the story behind a photo of her carrying electoral votes in the Capitol before a violent mob stormed the building.Jan. 8, 2021, 6:02 AM PST / Source: TODAYBy Scott Stump
A 19-year-old chamber assistant has shared the backstory of a viral photo showing her carrying a leather box of electoral votes ahead of the U.S. Capitol being overrun by a violent mob.
The picture was hailed as an example of the small acts of heroism by congressional staff to protect the votes before members of Congress and their staffs fled to safety, but assistant Virginia Brown has clarified that the photo was actually taken hours before the siege by pro-Trump supporters.
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Chamber Assistants, including Virginia Brown (right), carry Electoral College ballot boxes during a joint session of Congress to tally the electoral votes for the president and vice president in the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. Caroline Brehman / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
Brown, who is a sophomore at Atlanta’s Emory University, spoke to The Washingtonian about Wednesday’s frightening ordeal. She was in the middle of her workday as a chamber assistant for the Democratic Cloakroom when rioters forced the Senate to adjourn.
Here are the models for……The Guardian Voice of Our Choice
I was looking for a way to reverse the images of the two women that were credited with saving the ballot boxes, but, in truth they were bringing them to the Senate Chamber. This video shows the women facing in the direction I want. I choose the two blonde women In Black for reasons that will remain mute for I want my painting to speak volumes.
Freedom! Here comes THE FREEDOM WAVE! I am going to make sure The Highwayman becomes Oregon’s State Song! Our history – has just begun to fight! Our future – will always look bright!
((birth was between 1750 and 1760 when John and Sarah were still in Virgin ia)) James Rosamond, R255, M. Born ca 1754 in Augusta County, Virginia. Jam es died in Abbeville District, SC bef 10 Jul 1806, he was about 52. Occup ation: Farmer. James served in the Revolutionary War in the Ninety-Six District before a nd after the fall of Charleston. The Siege of Charleston occurrend in 17 80 by the British Army led by Sir Henry Clinton. James furnished 150 lb s. of pork to the militia in 1782. He obtained land grants as a result of his service in the war. An abstract of his service in the Revolution army War is on file at the Historical Commission in South Carolina. James may have been married to a Dorothy/Norah Hodges (daughter or John Ho dges and Elizabeth ?) prior to marrying Mary Daugherty. No one has been ab le to find any record of this. Barbara Morgan lists a Lettice Jones as a p ossibility for James’ first wife. Much depends on when his first wife die d, and the date he married Mary. In the first national census in 1790, James, his brother Samuel, and his m other Sarah were the only Rosamond Heads of Household listed in South Caro lina. From info received from Ruth: “The census listing shows him as living in t he Ninety-Six District 1 male & 1 female age 40-50, 2 males under 16 yea rs and 9 slaves.” This can’t be the 1790 census data as that census didn ‘t break down the ages except the males, and that only younger and older t han 16. Also, there is no 40-50 age group for the 1800 census.
The Red State President want to deny due process of law to those who tried to enter the U.S. illegally. John Rosamond was tried in England and sent to America as a indentured slave. William Rose was sold and put on a ship to America. More than half the white people living in this freedom land, were indentured slaves brought here against their will. It’s time for Good Americans to confront fellow Americans who take the false patriotism Trump hands them in order to divide this nation, and this world.
Name: John ROSAMOND “The Highwayman”· Surname: Rosamond· Given Name: John· Suffix: “The Highwayman”· Sex: M· Birth: ABT. 1710 in County Leitrim, Ireland (?)
“In 1724, my ancestor John ROSAMOND and his friend William Ray were arrested in Abingdon, Berkshire, England for stealing a hat, periwig, 30 pounds British sterling, five pairs of shoes, and a brown gelding. They were held in the gaol in Reading, Berkshire, after their trial where they were sentenced to be exiled to the colonies for 14 years hard labor.
In January 1865, Marx wrote to Lincoln on behalf of the International Workingmen’s Association, a group for socialists, communists, anarchists and trade unions, to “congratulate the American people upon your reelection.”
House Bills 616 and 327 would bar teachers from discussing racism — a national sickness that officials say led to the massacre of Roberta A. Drury, Margus D. Morrison,Andre Mackneil,Aaron Salter, Geraldine Talley, Celestine Chaney, Heyward Patterson, Katherine Massey, Pearl Young and Ruth Whitfield May 14 at a Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo.
House Bill 327 would also restrict how public colleges and other public entities such as police departments and libraries offer training or instructions to employees, contractors or outside groups about so-deemed “divisive concepts” such as racism, sexism, inequality and religious intolerance.
At a meeting of the detachment of the Marion Rifles, who visited Stockton on the Fourth of July, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Resolved, That our sincere thanks be tendered to Captain P. Edward Conner, officers and members of the Stockton Blues, for then: unprecedented attention and many acts of kindness extended to us upon that occasion.. Resolved, That to the Fire Department and Society of Turn-Verein, we are also indebted for their hospitality and unceasing attention to our wants, and to the citizens generally ; we will ever remember with feelings of gratitude the kind reception we met at their hands. Our host, Mr. Dillon, and lady, of tbe Weber House, we beg fo thank in warm terms, for their unceasing efforts to make us comfortable. Resolved, That we have but ‘one thing to regret, and that is th£t circumstances prevented our whole company from enjoying their hos–pitality and kindness. (Signed) Edwin A. Rtoo, J. C. Young, . / A. R. Simons, William Ustie, , Joun Campbell, John O’Reiley. Destruction of two Towns gv Fire.— Chips’ Flat, Sierra County, was destroyed by fire on the night of July Blb. The fire broke out in Frank Smith’s dance house, at 10:30 On Friday night, occasioned from* a burning candle in tbe bands of a little child, by which fire was communicated to the potton lining of an inner room. Loss 812,000. A fire broke out in Rough and Ready, be-, tween 6 and 7 p. m., July Bth, in the building of Pat Powers, adjoining Gilbam & Cult’s fire-proof brick store, which consumed the whole town north of Gilliam’s store to the, bridge. The Church and all the residences were destroyed, also GilhanTs fire-proof building. The Donney House and Odd Fellows’ Hall is all that was saved. A strong breeze, blowing from the sooth at the time, rendered it impossible for the citizens to save anything. Loss estimated about 875,000. The State Prison.—A t letter from San Rafael to the Alta, dated July Bth, says : Tbe affairs of the Slate Prison arc in court again. Governor Weller and Attorney General Williams are here, with Gregory Yale, Esq., from yoor city, to aid them, and yesterday commenced a suit in equity in tbe Seventh District Court, Judge McKinstry setting forth in tbe complaint the whole history ol the State. Prison, its management and mismanagement, and the legislative, executive and judicial proceedings in regard to it, and asks that further proceedings in the action of McCauley vs. Weller, for 8100,000 damages, for conversion of property, be stayed; that receivers be appointed to take charge of the prison and prisoners ; that the Estill contract be declared void, and that the State have control for tbe future. The question of stay of proceedings in the suit at law was argued last evening by Yale, for the Slate, and Crittenden, for McCauley, and will be continued at nine this morning. . The Slave Tsade. — New York, June 15. The barque Orion, fifty days from the Congo river, Africa, was brought to this port last night, in charge of Lieuts. Dallas and Camp l bell, and was anchored under the guns of ,the Navy Yard. Her Captain, Mr. Hanna, died of a broken heart. Tbe Orion sailed from this port on the 21st of January, and arrived at Sharp’s Point, on the Congo river, April 10th; Here she was seized .by the English steamer Triton, but subsequently transferred to Com. Brent, of the United Slates sloop-of war Marion, who, on examination, became convinced that she was a slave trader. He accordingly pot the prize Crew on board, and ordered her home. A,few days before she sailed, the barques Ardepnas \ and Emma Lincoln were also seized at Sharp’s Point by Com. Brent, and they would probably be sent home also. Washington Medals. —T(ie Director of the UnU»d States Mint, Col. James Rosa Snowden, has issued a circular in which he expresses his desire to obtain for the cabinet of the Mint a copy‘‘of every medal, raedallet, coin or token on which the head or name of Washington appears.” Mr. Snowden invites the possessors of any such memorials of “ the Father of bis Country” to send him a description of them, and to state whether they tfill present the same to the mint, or dispose of thetq for cash, or exchange them for other coins. /•
Christians claim God – IS TRUTH – and they uphold this and most family and political traditions. They claim they follow the Bible and it is the pure word of God. They insist secular government and secular culture must be destroyed so they can construct the delusional kingdom of God – here on earth. Millions of Christian lunatics claim – TRUMP WON! If John Fremont and the founders of the Republican party – were alive – they would order these lunatics out of THIER PARTY, and insist they form THEIR OWN PARTY that would resemble A CHURCH.
Consider the Parable of the Sower. There were Marxists and Socialists in the first Republican Party. Most Christian leaders, and Fox News – hate Socialists! Build the Party of Jesus – on good ground! Followers of Prosperity Gospel may be wondering why they have been having – BAD LUCK!
My kindred, Samuel Rosamond, Lemuel Benton, and Gavin Witherspoon, fought under the Francis Marion ‘The Swamp Fox’ in the War of Independence. John Witherspoon is a Signer and is kin to the Preston family, as are the three Patriots above. These four men are kindred to the Stewart family, and thus William and Harry Windsor. Add to this roster, the Hart and Hull family, then here is America’s most illustrious and Patriotic Family.
He sent Lt. Col. Lemuel Benton with sixteen men to seize the pass over Horse Creek. Horry’s men stumbled over a sentry who fired a shot, and they quickly rushed Sumter’s home with Col. Marion’s remaining 134 men closely behind them. In a brief fight, they killed or captured 22 British Regulars and two Loyalists. One of the Continental prisoners, Capt. Perry Benson of the 5th MD Regiment, was wounded as well.
Rosamond, Samuel Ninety-Six District Regiment 1777 1782 A Captain under Col. Robert Anderson at Siege of Ninety-Six (1781) (Upper Ninety-Six District Regiment). A Lieutenant under Capt. Adam Crain Jones during 1782. Also at battle of Kettle Creek (GA). Aka Samuel Roseman.
Benton, Lemuel Cheraws District Regiment 1775 1777 Promoted to Major in 1777. Promoted to Lt. Col. In 1780, then Colonel in 1781.
Witherspoon, Gavin Berkeley County Regiment 1780 1782 From Williamsburg District. A Captain under Col. Richard Richardson, Jr. (aka Richardson’s Regiment) Pee Dee Swamp w/4 men, Tearcoat Swamp, Halfway Swamp #1, Georgetown #6, Wiboo Swamp, Witherspoon’s Ferry, Fort Motte, Quinby’s Bridge, Shubrick’s Plantation, Eutaw Springs, Videau’s Bridge, Wadboo Swamp
Witherspoon, James SC Light Dragoons 1779 1782 1779-1780, a Captain under Maj. Hezekiah Maham, Col. Daniel Horry. 1781-1782, a Captain under Lt. Col./Col. Peter Horry (Kingstree Regiment, Horry’s Light Dragoons, and SC 4th Regiment of State Dragoons). From Williamsburg District. Georgetown #6, Eutaw Springs
Witherspoon, John Lower Craven County Regiment 1777
From Williamsburg District. Earlier, a Lieutenant. A Captain under Col. Hugh Giles.
Terry Lipscomb, “South Carolina Revolutionary Battles – Part Ten (MS H-2-2)”, unpublished, p.29:
Benton personally led his troops in a second skirmish higher up on Black Creek, which is believed to be the Battle of Williamson’s Bridge mentioned in local tradition; this corresponds to the present bridge on state secondary road 35 in Darlington County, four miles southeast of Darlington. Alexander Gregg, D.D., History of the Old Cheraws, Richardson And Company, 1867, pp.387, Another skirmish took place about this time, higher up on Black Creek, Colonel Benton commanding. The Tories were routed and fled, but being overtaken and surrounded, were forced to make a hand to hand fight, suffering very severely. Colonel Benton had no fire arms except his pistols. One man, pressed by the colonel, turned about, and was in the act of firing his musket, but, before he could do so, Benton discharged his pistol at him, missing him, however, then threw it at him and knocked him from his horse to the ground. JP: Black Creek Skirmishes 1 & 2 seem to have taken place in the last half 1781 or early 1782
Samuel BENTON “the Immigrant” ABT 1720 – 1770 ID Number: I99600
RESIDENCE: England and Granville Co. NC BIRTH: ABT 1720, Worcester, England DEATH: 1770, Granville Co, North Carolina RESOURCES: See: [S3615]
Family 1 : Francis KIMBROUGH MARRIAGE: Craven County, (now Johnston Co.) North Carolina 1. +Lemurel BENTON 2. +Jesse BENTON Sr. Notes
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