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29. David -(?) ; died June 26, 1817.
30. Jonathan -(?) ; died June 28, 1817.
Ring.
31. Joseph, son of George and Rachael Ring; died - 19, 1818, aged 5 years, 6 months, 19 days. '
32. "R. E." (No other inscription).
33. Elizabeth Ring, aged 6 months.
34. Mary Ring, aged U
Williams.
35. Wallace V., son of William E. and Mary Williams; died August 11, 1836, aged 34 years, 4 months.
Smith.
36. George W. Smith, died September 29, 1821, aged 28 years, 2 months, 27 days.
37. Robt. Smith; died March 9, 1815, aged 60 years.
Wood.
38. William Wood, died November 8, 1830, aged 35 years, 1 month, 16 days.
39. Jane -? (no other inscription).
Wright.
40. Elizabeth, wife of John Wright, - ( ?) Baker.
41. George, son of Phillip and Margaret Baker; died September 16, 1824, aged 22 years.
42. Hannah, wife of William, -(?) Cox.
43. James Cox, died -(?) 1818. Catherine, daughter of - - (stone broken)
Van Pelt.
44. James B., son of Henry and Susan Van Pelt; died June 16, 1829, aged 6 months, 9 days.
Smith.
45. Mary, consort of James Smith; died January 26, 1832, aged 78 years.
46. "M. S. (no other inscription).
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Knause.
47. Francis Knause; died January 14, 1812; aged 29 years, 6 months, 3 weeks, 6 days. (Long inscription on this stone).
Little.
48. Caroline, wife of George Little; died February 7, 1840, aged 61 years, 8 months, 28 days.
49. George Little; died December 22, 1816, aged 45 years, 2 months, 21 days.
50. G-(?) son of -(?)
Hanson.
51. William N. Hanson; died August I, 1828, aged 5 months, 3 days.
52. Alice, consort of Hiram Hanson; died July 21, 1828.
Wilcox.
53. De Witt Clinton Augustine, son of Mary Evaline Wilcox; died April 30, 1828, aged 2 years, 10 months.
Hunter.
54. Joseph Hunter; died September 10, 1826, aged 73 years.
55. Dorothy, wife of Joseph Hunter; died September 19, 1861, aged 82 years. Joseph and Dorothy Hunter were the first white im- migrants to this country May 7, 1798.
56. Mary Hauffler, daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Hunter, died November 18, 1838, aged 39 years.
Smith.
57. Betsy Smith, wife of John Smith; died January -?
Strip.
58. Nancy Strip, consort of Jacob Strip; died Ma-(?) 8, 1823, aged 63 years.
Boose.
59. Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Cath- erine Boose; died August 11, 1808, aged 17 years.
Ury.
60. Christian Ury ; died March 27, 1837, aged 66 years.
Boose.
61. Jacob Boose, of Basil, Switzerland; died June 4, 1818, aged 82 years, 5 months, 12 days.
62. "J. and R." (no other inscription).
Irvina.
63. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of William W. and Elizabeth B. Irvina; died February 8, 1823, aged 8 years.
Clarke.
64. Dr. Ezra Clarke; died November 27, 1830, aged 65 years.
Daughter.
65. Infant daughter of Adam and Sarah -(?); born December 21, 1813; died -(?).
Linn.
66. Colesta, daughter of Joseph M. and Marvena W. Linn; died September -, 1831. Amanda, daughter of J. M. and M. W. Linn; died -(?), 1827.
67. Manervaw W., consort of Joseph M. Linn.
Torrence.
68. Dr. E. Torrence; died April 4, 1823. Matlack.
69. Mary, consort of Samuel Matlack; -(?).
Eoulion.
70. Thomas M., son of Franklin and Ra- chael Eoulion ; died January 3, 1836.
Peck.
71. William B. Peck; died August 29, 1833, aged 63 years.
Walker.
72. Ann Louisa, daughter of Daniel and
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Eliza Walker; died July 6, 1824, aged 4 Stein. months, 21 days.
Crook.
73. Charles Crook ; died -, 1829, aged
74. Rudolph -er; died September 16, 1812, aged 46 years.
Hunter.
75. Mary, wife of Wm. Hunter ; died July 12, 1829.
Young.
76. - , son of Jacob and Caroline Young ; died March 6, 1836, aged 5 years, 5 months, 5 days.
Wilson.
77. Samuel Wilson; died - 27, 1815.
Maynard.
78. Elizabeth G., wife of Rev. William Maynard, and daughter of E. Connell; died September 22, 1845, aged 20 years, 27 days.
79. Connell, son of Rev. and E. Maynard ; died February 20, 1846, aged 18 months, 16 days.
Morgan.
80. Wesley, son of John and Ann Mor- gan ; died September 14, 1831, aged 6 years, 22 days.
81. Samuel, son of John and Ann Mor- gan; died September 12, 1831, aged I year, 2 months.
82. William, son of John and Ann Mor- gan ; died August 17, 1824, aged 6 months, II days.
McLe -.
83. John, son of Joseph and Sarah Mc- Le -.
McCleery.
Died August 29, -, aged 4 years, 23 days.
84. William Hutton Stein, of German- town, Pa. (This stone sunken so that age and dates cannot be deciphered).
Weiz.
85. Elizabeth Catherine, daughter of George and Catherine Weiz; died December 25, 1822, ---.
86. John Christopher, son of Geo. and Catherine Weiz; died August 26, 1833.
87. Infant son of Geo. and Catherine Weiz; died July 10, 1834.
Tripp.
88. Lorenzo D. Tripp, son of Jesse and Omy Tripp ; died July 24, 1825, aged 3 years and 28 days.
Shugert.
89. Sarahaihue, daughter of John and Jane Shugert ; died September 4, 1835, aged I year, 3 months.
90. Charles G. Shugert, son of Zach and Sarah Shugert ; died February 5, 1826, aged 8 years, 6 months 4 days.
91. Margellin, daughter of Zach and Sarah Shugert ; died March 10, 1825, aged 2 years, 5 months, 10 days.
92. Thomas, son of Zach and Sarah Shu- gert ; died November 8, 1824, aged 5 years, 8 months, 19 days.
Armstrong.
93. John Armstrong died November 2, 1825, aged 13 years, 8 months.
Renche.
94. Elizabeth, consort of Joseph Renche; died September 8, 1831, aged 65 years.
Gregory.
95. Erected by M. B. Gregory, to the memory of his mother, who died May 28, 1828, aged 26 years.
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White.
96. Catherine C. White, daughter of Dr. James and Maria White; died August 19, 1835, aged 4 years.
Young.
97. John M., son of Sarah and Abraham Young.
Wark.
98. Henry, son of Joseph and Nancy Wark.
Hunter.
99. Henry Hunter ; died October 14, 1821, aged 8 years, 9 months, 24 days.
100. Mary, wife of John Hunter, Sr. ; died January 23, 1835, aged 63 years, 5 months, 3 days.
101. John Hunter; died September 10, 1842, aged - years, - months, 14 days.
Grubb.
102. Elizabeth Grubb ; died November 23, 1837, aged 30 years.
White.
103. Mrs. Tracy White, wife of Rev. Wm. White; died August 29, 1823.
Cox.
104. E. Hily, daughter of Towm and Re- becca Cox; died May 30, 1821, aged I year. White.
105. John M. White, died April 1, 1827, aged 33 years, 4 months, 7 days.
106. - , son of Timothy and Rebecca Cox, died August 2, 1830, aged II years, 8 months, 10 days.
Young.
107. William Young, died August 6, 1824. Pugh.
108. Margaret, wife of Michael Pugh; died December 25, 1822, aged 45 years, 3 months.
Lyle.
109. David Lyle, died March 27, aged 19 years.
Hunter.
IIO. Harry C. Hunter, son of William Hunter. (Monument sunken. )
Cissya.
11I. Margaret Cissya, died June 8, 1824. Hunter.
112. Eliza, wife of Wm. Hunter; died September 14, 1823.
Shockley.
113. Mrs. Maria Shockley, consort of Mr. Rhodes Shockley: died September 4, 1821, aged 18 years, 2 months, 21 days.
McCabe.
114. Sarah Jane McCabe; born October 10, 1831, died August 22, 1833.
115. William McCabe; born March II, 1800, died June 17, 1833.
Cisna.
116. Thomas, son of Robt. and Susan Cis- na; died September 9, 1828, aged 4 years, I month, 16 days.
Green.
117. Mrs. Sarah Green, died November I, 1825, aged 40 years.
Shockley.
118. Geo. D. Shockley, died April 7, 1835, aged 42 years, 8 months.
Moon.
119. Mrs. Sarah Moon, consort of David C. Moon; died October 1, 1832, aged 32 years.
120. An infant daughter, Sarah P., Octo- ber 15, 1843.
Mighill-Dustin.
121. William Mighill, son of Rev. N. and
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Mary B. Dustin; died March 1, 1847, aged I month, I day.
Clarke.
122. Rev. John Clarke, died April 12, 1850, aged 78 years, 10 months, 24 days.
Foster.
123. John Wesley, son of David and Ra- chael Foster; died June 15, 1847, aged 5 months.
124. Sarah Jane, daughter of David and Rachael Foster, died April 25, 1855, aged 12 years.
McNeil.
125. Infant daughter and son of Samuel and Ellen McNeil.
126. Maria and Robt., daughter and son of Samuel and Ellen McNeil. (No date.)
Strode.
127. George A., son of James and Nancy Strode; died October 21, 1823.
Deitrich.
128. Elizabeth, wife of Jacob D. Deitrich, died July 14, 1868, aged 87 years, 11 months. 21 days.
Arnold.
129. Daniel Arnold, died March 22, 1844, aged 69 years, 4 months, 2 days. ·
130. Catherine, wife of Daniel Arnold. died -, 1858, aged 81 years, I month, 25 days.
Richman.
131. John Richman, died September 10, 184. , aged 75 years.
132. Ann Richman, died January 17, 1842, aged 79 years.
Devore.
133. Nancy Devore, died July 22, 184-, aged 43 years, 11 months, 8 days.
Smith.
134. Nancy Smith, consort of George Smith, died February 18, 1825, aged 26 years, 3 months.
135. Sophia, daughter of George and Nancy Smith.
Kenearter.
136. William Kenearter, died May 10, 1834.
Binkley.
137. Rubecca, daughter of Jacob and Ma- hallah Binkley, died October 27, 1824, aged I month, 25 days.
138. John A., son of Jacob and Elizabeth Binkley, died July 31, 182-, aged 16 years, 4 months.
Claspill.
139. Louisa, daughter of Robt. O. Claspill and Ruth Ann Claspill, died March 8, 1841, aged 2 years, 6 months.
140. Robert O. Claspill, died February 23, 1844, aged 39 years.
Binkley.
141. Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Binkley, died September 11, 1822.
Searle.
142. Frances Caroline, daughter of Thos. and Mary Searle : died June 26, 1839, aged 14 years, 11 months, 16 days.
McElroy.
143. Elizabeth, wife of Hugh McElroy; died September 4. 1827, aged 32 years.
144. Julia Ann, daughter of Thomas and Mary Searle, died March 12, 1832, age 21 years.
Smith.
145. Benj. Harrison Smith, died August 18, 1818, age 58 years.
146. Elizabeth Smith, died February 22, 1837. aged 75 years.
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Creed.
147. Margaret, wife of John Creed, died September 11, 1823, aged 31 years.
148. John Creed, died April 27, 1843, aged 63 years.
Reid.
149. Harriet C. Reid, consort of John Reed, died July 7, 1840, aged 22 years, II months, 23 days.
Clifford.
150. Eliza Clifford, consort of Thos. Clif- ford.
151. With her infant by her side; died De- cember 21, 1839, aged 24 years, 3 months, 20 days.
Macdonald.
152. Saralı, consort of Wm. Macdonald; died September 18, 1857, aged 71 years.
153. Walter Macdonald, died October 19, 1866, aged 73 years, 3 months, 27 days.
Smith.
154. James H. Smith, died August 9, 1836, aged 32 years.
Hutchings.
155. William Hutchings, died August 15, 1849, aged 39 years, 5 months, II days.
Hogan.
156. James Latamus, son of Denonia C. and Nancy Hogan; died Dec. 8, 1820, aged 6 months, 26 days.
Walter.
157. Infant son of John and Bolinda Wal- ter, died April 20, 1827.
158. Mary Jane Walter, daughter of John and Bolinda Walter; died April 26, 1837, aged 5 years, 4 months, 15 days.
159. James Walter, died May 10, 1838, aged 86 years, 2 months, 23 days.
Yale.
160. Stephen Yale, died June 7, 1827, aged 30 years.
161. Eliza Reber, consort of Stephen Yale; died September 10, 1824, aged 49 years, 2 months, 15 days.
Walter.
162. James Walter; died May 10, 1838, aged 86 years, 2 months, 23 days.
Reber.
163. Mary Reber, died August 26, 1824, aged 14 years, 10 months, 30 days.
164. Sarah, consort of Peter Reber; died November 26, 1823, aged 41 years, 9 months and II days.
165. Infant child of Peter and Sarah Reber; died October 6, 1825.
Walter.
166. John S. Walter. (Stone sunken.) Massey.
167. Ezekheil Massey, died December I, 1844, aged 78 years, II months, 4 days.
Weaver.
168. Christopher Weaver, died July 6, 1829, aged 19 years.
Ballard.
169. Maria Antonette and Blanche.
170. Hulda, children of J. E. and Eliza- beth Ballard; born June 17, 1857, died Au- gust 12, 1857.
Miller.
171. Mary, daughter of G. K. and M. Mil- ler; died March 23, 1850, aged I year, I month, 3 days.
172. Lavina, daughter of G. K. and M. Miller : died October 6, 1842, aged 2 years, 26 days.
173. Adelbert, son of G. K. and M. Miller, died September 23, 1842, aged 10 months, 20 days.
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174. Catherine, daughter of G. K. and M. Miller ; died April 13, 1835, aged 7 months, 17 days.
Devore.
175. Lucinda Devore, died January 18, 1842 ; born September 23, 1838.
Meirs.
176. Ann Eliza, daughter of John K. and Rebecca Meirs; died July 29, 1841, aged 3 years, 8 months, 12 days.
Reese.
177. David Reese, Sr., died December 30, 1842, aged 70 years.
Kreider.
178. Daniel Kreider, died March 6, 1837, aged 26 years.
179. John Kreider, died July 7, 1834, aged 27 years.
180. Daniel Kreider, born July 25, 1771 ; died April 6, 1844.
These inscriptions all on one stone :
181. Ethelberta Minerva Kreider, born February 28, 1828; died July 20, 1842.
182. Sidney Ann Kreider, born December 2, 1798; died February 24, 1843.
183. Oliva Salome Kreider, daughter of M. Z. Kreider ; born July 21, 1826; died May 11, 1844.
Erected by M. Z. Kreider, to the memory of his wife and daughter.
Kuntz.
184. James Rufus Kuntz, born August 8, 1832; died May 7, 1835.
185. Martha Kuntz, born March 8, 1834; died September 22, 1834.
186. John Marshall Kuntz, born Septem- ber 1, 1828; died June 3, 1833.
187. Isaac Kuntz, died August 11, 1836, aged 33 years, 9 months, 23 days. 23
188. Paulina Kuntz, born March 25, 1835; died January 1, 1837.
189. Stone marked "H. C. R."
Manson.
190. Christian S., son of William and Sarah A. Manson, died January 16, 1838, aged 2 years.
Gilman.
191. Nathaniel C. Gilman, died December 18, 1826, aged 47 years.
Shoemaker.
192. Theodore, son of Isaac and Henri- etta Shoemaker; died December 9, 1843, aged 5 years.
Kauffman.
193. Infant son of George and Henrietta P. Kauffman, died July 28, 1831.
Spenner.
194. B. Spenner. (No dates.)
Kauffman,
195. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of George and H. Kauffman; died February 6, 1836, aged 5 months, 5 days.
White.
196. Jessie White. (Inscription worn off.) Renshaw.
197. Joseph Renshaw, died September 10, 1841, aged 68 years.
198. Ann M. Renshaw, died December 14, 1862, aged 61 years.
Knabenshue.
199. Elizabeth, consort of John Knaben- shue, died January 23, 1836.
Murphy.
200. Rebecca, daughter of John and Re- becca Murphy; died June 4, 1834, aged 10 years.
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Towson.
201. Priscilla wife of H. H. Towson; died April 19, 1865, aged 73 years.
Medill.
202. Rosanna Medill, consort of Samuel Medill; died November 12, 1841, aged 47 years.
Lees.
203. Mary Ann, consort of Robt. Lees; died November 17, 1834, aged 30 years.
Myringer.
204. Catherine Amelia, daughter of C. and Eliza Myringer; died December 10, 1838, aged II months, II days.
Hall.
205. Co-, daughter of -(?) Hall.
Searles.
206. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of John and Mary Ann Searles; died March 22, 1835, aged II years. 1 Smith.
207. Elizabeth, wife of Geo. R. Smith, died February 28, 1844, aged 59 years.
208. George Smith, died May 17, 1847, aged 73 years.
Lantz.
209. Thomas G., son of P. and P. Lantz; died November 13, 1848, aged 8 months.
210. Susan, wife of Phillip Lantz, died May 13, 1846, aged 33 years.
Ingmond.
211. William Ingmond, died January 30, Wright, died July 29, 1842, aged 45 years. 1847, aged 73 years.
Philbrek.
212. Mary Ann, wife of F. G. Philbrek; died November 3, 1844, aged 19 years, II months.
213. Broken column. (No names.)
Binkley.
214. Eva Binkley, died August 26, 1850, aged 84 years.
215, 216, 217, 218. Edward, Robert, Hor- ace and Randolph, children of -( ?)
Weatherby.
219. John, son of Nathan and Mary Wea- therby; died September 10, 1829, aged 8 years.
Wilson.
220. Charles Leeds, son of Hartshorn and Lydia Wilson, died April 28, 1838, aged 3 months.
Rhodes.
221. Lucretia Rhodes, died October 28, 1846, aged 28 years.
222. Infant son of L. and T. C. Rhodes; died October 23, 1845, aged 3 months.
Herman.
223. James Herman, died March 19, 1843. 224. Andrew Herman, died January 14, 1842, aged 24 years.
225. Daniel G. Herman, died April 5, 1843, aged 19 years.
Wright.
226. Thomas Wright, died March 3, 1848, aged 59 years.
Shugert.
227. Zachriah Shugert, died August 28, 1850, aged 60 years.
Wright.
228. Lydia Wright, wife of Thomas
Littler.
229. Jane Caroline, daughter of S. - (?) Littler; died June 20, 1841, aged 6 years.
230. Harriet C., daughter of Samuel and Nancy Littler, died September 4, 1838, aged I year, II months.
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Hilton.
231. Frances Jane, consort of Abraham Hilton; died January 1, 1834, aged 46 years.
Pomeroy.
232. Harriet Ann, daughter of E. S. and Mary Pomeroy; died September 3, 1821.
233. W. M. (Only letters on stone.)
Schoff.
234. Elmira Schoff, aged 6 months.
235. Rosanna Schoff, aged 2 days.
Clark.
236. Mary Ann, wife of Jacob Schoff and daughter of Louis L. Clark; died June 10, I843.
Vorys.
237. Thalia Izabelle, daughter of Isaiah and Mary Vorys; died September 22, 1845, aged I year, 6 months.
238. Sarah Jane, daughter of I. and M. Vorys ; died August 28, 1843, aged 6 years, 8 months, 3 days.
Osford.
239. Willianı T. Osford, died May 8, 1842, aged 6 years, 2 months.
Coates.
240. George W., son of Nelson and Cath- erine Coates; died June 22, 1844, aged 2 years.
Wachter.
241. Phoebe, wife of George Wachter, Sr .; died July 1, 1840.
242. George Wachter, died March 15, 1855, aged 77 years.
Smalley.
243. Martha, daughter of Mahlon and Re- becca Ann Smalley; born October 3, 1838; died December 7, 1839.
Fitzer.
245. Frances Fitzer, born March 17, 1797 ; died January 8, 1853.
246. William Fitzer, died April 12, 1842, aged 39 years.
Michaels.
247. Susan, daughter of Samuel and Ann Michaels, died March 28, 1856, aged 8 years.
Sites.
248. John W. Sites, died July 2, 1847, aged 27 years.
Richards.
249. Sarah, daughter of W. and L. Rich- ards ; died June 9, 1813.
250. Susan, daughter of William and Lydia Richards, died October 28, 1838, aged 9 years.
251. Jane Ann, daughter of William and Mary Richards ; died -( ?).
Lansly.
252. Elizabeth, consort of A. Lansly ; died September 10, 1841, aged 61 years.
Denton.
253. Wesley F., son of Simeon and Mary E. Denton; died September 19, 1844, aged 3 years, 2 months.
254. Simeon, son of Simeon and Mary E. Denton ; died August 25, 1849, aged 2 years, Io months.
255. Elizabeth, daughter of Simeon and Mary E. Denton ; died May 24, 1851. .
Hutchings.
256. Sarah Ann, consort of L. Hutchings ; died November 1, 1842, aged 32 years.
257. Henrietta, daughter of L. and S. A. Hutchings; died May 28, 1842.
Root.
258. Louisanna Elliott, wife of Perry Root; died November 19, 1851, aged 24 years.
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years.
259. Flat stone (no inscription decipher- able).
Nye.
260. Michael, infant son of A. and L. Nye ; born September 9, 1844, died August 9, 1845.
Heed.
261. Mal-(?) Heed, died July 28, 1843, aged 32 years.
262. (Broken stone without name) ; died March 14, 1841, aged 61 years, 5 months.
Perry.
263. Louisa, daughter of Elias and Olive
Perry; died November 9, 1847, aged 17 years, 8 months.
Carlisle.
264. George Carlisle, died September 4, 1848, aged 47 years.
265. (Broken stone) -? - of Jacob and Sarah Hite; died Februery 12, 1850, aged I year, I month, 12 days.
266. (Broken column)-(?) died May 3, 1855, aged 12 years, 1 month, 16 days.
267. (Sunken stone) Margaret; wife of -(?)
Creed.
268. George Creed, born December 14, 1815 and died August 29, 1845.
CHAPTER XVI
FRATERNAL AND BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES
Masonry and Its Various Branches and Lodges in Lancaster-The Independent Order of Odd Fellows-The Knights of Pythias-The Elks-The Eagles-Daughters of the American Revolution-Ladies Auxiliary-Sons of Veterans-Daughters of Veterans.
LODGES OF LANCASTER
FREE MASONRY Symbolic Masonry (By C. T. McCoy)
The history of Free Masonry in Lancaster, Ohio, if fully and carefully worked out, would almost be the history of Free Masonry in the whole state, as well as a part of Ken- tucky and West Virginia.
A Masonic Lodge was not organized in Lancaster until January 18, 1820, because of the rather conservative character of the citi- zens, although the town was the home of many of the most prominent Masons in the State. Many other lodges had been organ- ized in the State previous to this, so that it became Number 57.
the second Grand Master of the State; Wil- liam W. Irvin, who was Grand Master in 1825; General George Sanderson; Judge J. D. Dietrich; Dr. James Wilson; Hon. Phile- mon Beecher, who afterward became Deputy Grand Master and Grand Treasurer; Darius Talmadge; Thomas Cushing; John Noble; and M. Z. Kreider, who was afterwards Grand Master and Grand Commander; and William J. Reese, who afterwards became Grand Master, Grand High Priest, Most Il- lustrious Grand Master, General Grand Cap- tain General, and General Grand Generalis- simo. When the great ontcry was raised against Masonry because of the so-called "Morgan revelation," and the Grand Lodge found it unsafe to meet in Columbus, or other prominent cities of the state, Lancaster was its asylum, and the Grand Lodge met here consecutively from 1836 to 1843, and it was purposed to make Lancaster the permanent place of meeting for the Grand Lodge. A lot was purchased for this purpose, on the South- west corner of Broadway and Mulberry Streets. The plans for a temple were made, and the cornerstone laid. But lack of funds
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Lancaster Lodge, F. & A. M., Number 57, from its organization occupied a very prom- inent position in the Masonic circles of the state, because of the conspicuous ability and eminent character of its membership. Among its first members were Hon. Charles R. Sher- man, father of Gen. W. T. Sherman and Senator John Sherman, who in 1824 became and objection on the part of other lodges
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caused the purpose to be finally abandoned, C. Coats, J. P. Hershberger, L. T. Unks, H. with quite a considerable financial loss to the Lancaster lodge.
The Lancaster lodge met from 1820 to 1824 in the old Court House. In 1824, they built a hall in the rear of the Market House, which they occupied for 44 years. In 1868, in conjunction with the other Masonic bodies, they took possession of the rooms in the Ris- ing block which Mr. Phillip Rising had fitted up for their use, and they occupied them for 40 years. In 1907 the brethren of the M. E. church having outgrown the capacity of their church building, situate on High Street be- tween Chestnut and Walnut, and having erected a more capacious building farther north, offered their abandoned building for sale, which the Masonic bodies of Lancaster purchased for $6,000, and by re-modelling, and the building of an addition, converted into the beautiful and well arranged temple now occupied by them. This temple was ded- icated June 22-24, 1908, by the most impress- ive and imposing ceremonies ever witnessed. in the city.
The old Elinwood Cemetery at Lancaster, Ohio, though much neglected, contains the bodies of more distinguished early Masons than any other cemetery in the United States. The remains of three Ohio Grand Masters are lying there.
The following have been its Worshipful Masters: James Wilson, Charles R. Sher- man, William W. Irvin, Thomas H. Cushing, George Sanderson, William J. Reese, George Myers, M. Z. Kreider, M. A. Daugherty, John McClelland, Virgil E. Shaw, George L. Eckert, S. B. Bickford, Phillip M. Wagen- hals, William Noble, H. G. Trout, S. D. Eck- man, J. H. Goss, Monroe Palmiter, G. W. Amanda Lodge, No. 509, F. & A. M. DeGrummond, W. D. Obaugh, Christian The charter of this lodge bears date of Oc- Gaiser, J. J. Wolfe, James T. Pickering, T. tober 18, 1876. Amanda Lodge has main-
F. Repass, C. S. North, J. G. Reeves, J. L. Graham, P. K. Shaw, W. A. Maple, F. L. De- Long.
Lithopolis Lodge, No. 169, F. & A. M.
Lithopolis Lodge No. 169, was chartered September 29, 1848. It has been an earnest, faithful lodge, doing excellent work, and has a present membership of sixty-five.
Its Worshipful Masters have been: Joshua Glanville, William Riley, D. C. Martin, A. Clark, A. English, C. W. Speaks, John Court- right, David Kessi. J. B. Potter, G. S. Court- right. J. A. Benner, Phillip Teegardin, John W. Teegardin, R. V. Allen, T. H. Courtright, F. P. Creed, Levi Teegardin and C. E. Beery.
Rushville Lodge, No. 211, F. & A. M.
The charter of this lodge was issued in 1851, and re-issued in 1857. This lodge has been very conspicuous from the high charac- ter of its work, and many of its officers have had wide masonic recognition. It, at pres- ent, has sixty-nine members. Its Past Mas- ters are: E. Kalb, D. M. Rae, C. D. Rissler, H. B. Mclaughlin, A. B. Mortal, E. F. Riss- ler, W. C. Lewis, T. H. Battan, B. A. Thomas, A. L. Baker, D. H. Fahrer, J. M. Lidey, C. C. Swinehart and J. C. Elder.
Baltimore Lodge, No. 475, F. & A. M.
This lodge was chartered, October 22, 1874. It has done consistent, faithful Ma- sonic work, and has a present membership of 73. Its Past Masters are: Harrison Apple- gate. W. W. Luckey, D. H. Sands, E. L. Hel- mick, C. J. Miller, C. M. Rowlee, F. P. Mil- ler, A. A. Weakley, Ora Macklin, Harry Hanna, John A. Schaertzer.
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tained a high standard for its excellent work, and has held a high grade of membership. Its present membership is 48. Past Masters : Ed Greiner, Levi Lawrence, Peter Hewetson, Jacob Balthaser, S. H. Simon, T. J. Barr, R. B. Miller, William Borchers, J. G. Wagner, Stanley Lawrence, W. A. Cromley, C. W. Greiner, J. E. Hewetson, Frank Greiner, Bert Borchers and C. A. Barr.
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