William Fothergill of Hartford, a descendant of Samuel and Jeruel Phillips, places an American flag at the grave sites. "I'm humbled to think what the founding members of (DAR) would think if they could see this," Doring VanBuren said, noting this is the 130th anniversary of the lineage-based membership service organization for women who are directly descended from a person involved in the Revolutionary War. In addition to honoring Jeruel Phillips and Samuel Phillips, the ceremony recognized Jeruel's two brothers, Reuben and Shubel Phillips, who also served in the war. "We're here to honor the memory and spirit of these men," Doring VanBuren said. "I cannot imagine a better illustration than those looking back at me."  