Smith Speaks to the Four Rivers Chapter

The Four Rivers Chapter of the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting on Thursday night, May 19, 2022, at Chatters Restaurant in Lyons. With President George King presiding, there were 9 in attendance. Two new prospective members were present Ron Hall and Dan Brown. The program for the evening was presented by Compatriot Dess Smith, a dual member of the Four Rivers Chapter. His presentation and video were on the battle of Cowpens, a battle to remember. The Cowpens battle was held on January 17, 1781. Brigadier General Daniel Morgan won the Battle of Cowpens, a decisive Revolutionary War victory over British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. This American victory had an estimated 1,017 casualties with 149 Americans and 868 British.

Dess Smith III