Printed by: American Historical-Genealogical Society 2000 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA. BATTLE HYMN OF THE CHASES (Sung to "Battle Hymn of the Republic) Our ancient sires in England raised their standards to the sky; For country and posterity their aims were ever high; They always did their duty; unafraid to do or die; The clan goes marching on! Chorus: Glory to our grand old family Virile, worthy, brave and loyal! "Forward" ever all ye Chases! The clan goes marching on. Aquilla, William, Luke and Tom were fathers of our clan; Aquilla Chase was virile, William was a sturdy man; Posterity of Chases facing danger, never ran; The clan goes marching on. Samuel was a signer of a famous document; In Congress and in courts of justice many years he spent; He was an ardent patriot and what he said he meant; The clan goes marching on. Ann Chase was a heroine with weapon in her hand; The enemy retreated when she gave her stern command; She saved the flag, the men, the treasure of her native land; The clan goes marching on. Irah was a preacher; Dudley servant of his state; Salmon is among the men we know as good and great; Though Wells was in danger, never did he hesitate; The clan goes marching on. Josiah and brave Joshua were fighters, we are told; Carlton was a preacher who brought sinners to the fold; Among the world's great families our family is pure gold; The clan goes marching on. The Clan of Chase is mighty - many thousand brave and strong; In seventy-six a hundred Chases fought to right a wrong; Many towns now bear our name. Sure, let us sing that song - The clan goes marching on. The sons of Chase have courage any task or foe to face; Our daughters all are lovely with their beauty, charm and grace; The leaven of our family is a blessing to the race; The clan goes marching on. References: Judge Samuel Chase 1707-1800 Samuel Chase of Maryland - Signer of the Declaration of Independence (At the time of writing - est 1920) The Chase family is among the 49 "best families" selected by the American Historical-Genealogical Society for whom the Society has published family histories during the past few years. The Chase Fanily has been prominent in the British Empire and in the United States, its members having played important roles in war and in peace. Family pride is a commendable trait and should be cultivated. All Chases have just cause to be proud of their family history and traditions. The name "Chase" was given to those people who resided in that part of the forest or park termed the 'chase' - an open piece of ground for the herding of deer and other game. This surname has been strongly ramified in the United States.