The Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Chapter is Chapter 1 of the Maryland Sons of the American Revolution and it serves Frederick County. It was the first chapter formed in Maryland by the NSSAR in 1920. The chapter bylaws are dated 1925, and the chapter has been active continuously since it was organized. There are two regular meetings, which are the annual meeting in the fall and a semi-annual meeting in the spring.
Sgt. Everhart's military milestones
The Chapter is named after Sgt. Lawrence Everhart. Lawrence Everhart was a resident of Middletown, Maryland. He enlisted in the Flying Camp in August 1776. He fought at the battles of White Plains and Fort Washington. He is credited with helping to save the life of Marquis de Lafayette at the Battle of the Brandywine. He enlisted in Col. William Washington's regiment of cavalry in 1778 and became a sergeant. He is credited with saving the life of Col. Washington at the Battle of Cowpens. He served throughout the Revolution.