USA > Ohio > Fairfield County > History of Fairfield County, Ohio, and representative citizens > Part 43
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59 | Part 60 | Part 61 | Part 62 | Part 63 | Part 64 | Part 65 | Part 66 | Part 67 | Part 68 | Part 69 | Part 70 | Part 71 | Part 72 | Part 73 | Part 74 | Part 75 | Part 76 | Part 77 | Part 78 | Part 79 | Part 80 | Part 81 | Part 82 | Part 83 | Part 84 | Part 85 | Part 86 | Part 87 | Part 88 | Part 89 | Part 90 | Part 91 | Part 92 | Part 93
Pleasant Valley Lodge, No. 531, F. & A. M.
This lodge situated at Pleasantville, Ohio, was chartered Oct. 16th, 1883. It has had an excellent growth, and maintains a high standing both as to its work and member- ship. It has a present membership of 80. Past Masters : T. J. McNaughten, J. N. Mc- Naughten, W. H. Martin, C. D. Mills, Eli Rowles, T. J. Spitler, A. E. Miller, M. D. Mc- Cleery, D. M. Cupp, J. A. Irick, I. C. Spitler, A. E. McNaughten.
Alturus Lodge, No. 537, F. & A. M.
This lodge, located at Millersport, Ohio, was chartered, October 2nd, 1884. It has ably exemplified Masonry in the small terri- tory which it occupies, and has had a credit- able growth in good membership. Its mem- bers number 71. Past Masters: Harrison Applegate, A. T. Lyle, I. W. Lecrone, C. D. Gill, T. W. Lecrone, H. C. Brison, F. L. Mauger, T. A. Brison, T. B. Spitler, G. W. Taylor.
Bremen Lodge, No. 608, F. & A. M.
This newest lodge in the county has only recently received its charter. It has a pres- ent membership of 32. Brother J. M. Liday is Worshipful Master.
The total membership of the Blue Lodges of Fairfield county exceeds 700.
CAPITULAR MASONRY
Lancaster Chapter Number II, R. A. M., was organized under a dispensation of the Grand Chapter of the State, in 1825. Its charter, however, bears date of July 12, 1826. Hon. Charles R. Sherman, whose ma- sonic honors have been noted in a previous chapter on Blue Lodge Masonry was its first High Priest. He had just retired from the office of Grand Master of the state. He con- tinted as High Priest until his death in 1829. His death was rather sad; he had gone to Lebanon, Ohio, to hold court, being Judge at that time, in that district, and while there died suddenly of the cholera, which was then raging as an epidemic. The conditions pre- vented an elaborate public funeral, but the different masonic bodies of Fairfield county and of the state took action by appropriate resolution, commemorating his virtues and deploring their loss, and adopting the usual insignia of mourning.
Lancaster Chapter Number II, R. A. M., took a very prominent position in the chap- ter work of the state from the time of its organization, which it has consistently main- tained by excellence of work and the prom- inence of its membership among their breth- ren of the state. Its officers have been rec- ognized for their ability, fidelity, and zeal in State Masonic Chapter circles. It has a present membership of over 200.
The past High Priests of Lancaster Chap- ter Number II, R. A. M., are: Charles R. Sherman, James Gates, William J. Reese, M. Z. Kreider, J. E. Houston, John McClelland, Charles W. Babcock, C. W. Matthews, W. W. Obaugh, G. W. DeGrummond, Leo Bil- horn, William Noble, S. D. Eckman, August Borneman, T. C. Coates, J. C. Hart, J. P.
388
HISTORY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Hershberger, Peter Bugh, H. F. Repass, J. G. Reeves.
CRYPTIC MASONRY
Lancaster Council, R. & S. M., was among the first chartered in the state. At that time the Council was not considered of much Ma- sonic importance. Masons who desired to take either the Commandery or Scottish Rite degrees might do so without having taken the Council degrees, so it had few members, and fell into "innocuous desue- tude." The charter was finally surrendered, and for many years Lancaster was without a Council.
The present Council, Number 88, was chartered September 23, 1902; its growth has been rapid, although conservative. It has high rank for efficiency and excellence of work. It has a present membership of 175.
The past Thrice Illustrious Masters are : T. C. Coates, L. T. Unks, J. P. Hershberger, Fred L. Mauger, Charles S. North, W. C. Graham, Zach McCammon, and H. F. Re- pass.
CHIVALRIC MASONRY THE COMMANDERY
Lancaster Commandery, No. 2, K. T., was organized April 4, 1838, under a char- ter issued from Baltimore, Maryland, by vir- tue of authority of the Grand Encampment of the United States of America, at a conclave held in Washington City, in December, 1835. From the time of its organization in 1838 until 1841, it was the only working Com- mandery or Encampment, as the body was then termed, west of Albany, New York. Mt. Vernon Encampment Number 1, which had been organized in 1818 had held no meet- ings from May, 1830, until June, 1841. Ma-
sons traveled hundreds of miles, coming from Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Zanesville, Mansfield, Louisville, Ky., Wheeling, Va., and other remote cities, to Lancaster, Ohio, to receive the Knight Templar degree. The Lancaster Encampment, on application, con- sented to and endorsed the organization of Encampments at Wheeling, Va. Cincinnati, Massilon, Mansfield, Mt. Vernon, and other places.
In 1843, Lancaster Encampment, uniting with Cincinnati, Massilon, Mansfield, and Mt. Vernon Encampments, at a meeting held in Lancaster, organized the Grand Encamp- ment of Ohio. The importance of Lancaster Commandery in chivalric Masonry is very conspicuous. It was the parent commandery of chivalric Masonry in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.
The Lancaster Commandery, in 1838, was organized at the Masonic Hall, in Lancaster, Ohio, by Sir John Barney, from Connecti- cut, Sir J. W. Copeland, from Vermont, and Sirs William J. Reese and George Sanderson, from Mt. Vernon Encampment No. I, at Worthington, Ohio. The officers elected were: William J. Reese, Eminent Com- mander; George Sanderson, Generalissimo; Joseph Grubb, Captain General; Enos Wood- ward, Prelate; M. Z. Kreider, Senior War- den; John G. Willock, Junior Warden; Got- leib Steinman, Treasurer; John B. Reed, Re- corder; Henry Orman, Standard Bearer; Robert Fielding, Sword Bearer; Gabriel Car- penter, Warder; George W. Claspill, Senti- nel. The historic importance of these names is well known in this community. In 1841 William J. Reese was Captain General of the Grand Encampment of the United States of America. His state honors in Masonry have been previously mentioned.
The past Eminent Commanders of Lan-
389
AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS
caster Commandery Number 2, K. T., are: dated with Charity in May, 1902, leaving William J. Reese; M. Z. Krieder ; Paul Car- penter ; Harvey Wilson; O. E. Davis; J. W. Lewis; V. E. Shaw; J. K. Davis; C. R. Rich- ards; F. C. Whiley; C. W. Matthews; M. Pal- miter; George W. Beck; J. G. Reeves, J. S. Sites; S. S. Connor ; H. E. Becker; Christian Gaizer; H. C. Hart; C. M. Rowlee; J. W. DeMuth; Palmer Howard; H. F. Repass; W. C. Graham; H. M. Anderson.
SCOTTISH RITE MASONRY
There are at present 31 members of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite having the 32nd degree in Fairfield County and 46 No- bles of the Mystic Shrine.
Judge John G. Reeves is the only one in the county having the 33rd degree.
EASTERN STAR MASONRY
The M. Z. Krider chapter Number 145 of the Order of Eastern Star was instituted De- cember 9, 1901. It has a large membership of about 180, and is in a most flourishing condition.
The past Worthy Matrons are : Aethra J. Wynkoop, Kate V. Drinkle, Mayme R. Tong, Elizabeth Watkins, Frances E. Gra- ham, Caroline Geotz.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
nine lodges with a membership of 709. There was paid out by the several lodges last year for relief alone the sum of $2,507. There are at present 320 Past Grands. The total assets are $25,000. The Grand Lodge has been represented at various times as fol- lows : John C. Hite, Thomas C. Bope, J. D. Nourse, Henry B. Gray, Ira B. Bumgardner as representatives, and Rev. T. H. Hall as Grand Chaplain.
The Encampment branch has been repre- sented by T. C. Bope, H. B. Gray, Christian Geiser and A. C. Turner as representatives Lancaster has been favored by having the Grand Lodge of the state meet here in the years of 1861 and 1882, with special sessions in 1912.
The Grand Encampment, in conjunction with the Patriarch Militants, met here in 1900, encamping on the fair grounds. The history of Odd Fellowship of this county is closely linked with the names of Holt, Rein- inund, Weaver, Bope, Tschopp, Nourse, Gray, Wycoff and a host of others long since passed away.
The Encampment branch consists of Hock Hocking Encampment, No. 28, of Lancaster, Ohio, and Walnut Valley En- campment, No. 218, of Pleasantville, Ohio.
Hock Hocking Encampment, No. 28, was instituted March 28, 1848, and has a mem- bership of 60. It paid for relief last year $297 and has assets to the amount of $1,600. The present officers are: John Brenstuhl, Chief Patriarch; W. H. Walford, Senior Warden; Thomas Reap, Junior Warden; R. F. Berry, High Priest; Ira B. Bumgardner, Scribe ; J. H. Littrell, Treasurer. It meets on the second and fourth Thursdays.
The I. O. O. F. is one of the oldest orders in Fairfield County. Charity lodge, located at Lancaster, Ohio, was instituted in 1838, with seven charter members, and is now 74 years old and will next February, 1913, cel- ebrate its 75th or "diamond" anniversary. It was the seventh lodge of the I. O. O. F. to be instituted in the state. Since that time ten other lodges were organized in the county ; Sugar Grove having surrendered its Walnut Valley Encampment, No. 218, charter and Alpine Lodge having consoli- was instituted Aug. 28, 1878. Its present
390
HISTORY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
membership is 81. It paid for relief last year $150. The present assets are $1,900.
Patriarch Militant branch is represented by one canton located in Lancaster, Canton Ivanhoe, No. 10. Its present officers are : A. C. Turner, Commandant ; W. A. Meikle, Ist Lieutenant ; George W. Moss, Ensign; Ira B. Bumgardner, Clerk. It meets the sec- ond and fourth Thursdays.
Charity Lodge, No. 7, Lancaster, Ohio, was instituted Feb. 13, 1838. Its present membership is 180; number of Past Grands, 70, It paid for relief the past year $1,295.40. Its present assets are $4,800. The present of- ficers are: H. C. Robinson, Noble Grand; William Rudolph, Vice Grand; W. A. Meikle, Recording Secretary; Ira B. Bun- gardner, Financial Secretary ; W. H. Wolfe, Treasurer.
Fairfield Lodge, No. 163, Pleasantville, Ohio, was instituted Oct. 7, 1850. Its pres- ent membership is 107; number of Past Grands, 53. It paid for relief the past year $303.73. Its present assets are $9,355.73. It owns its building and is in a flourishing con- dition. There were sixteen charter members all of them initiates of Charity Lodge, No. 7. The names of the first officers were : James Brown, Noble Grand; Samuel Culp, Vice Grand; Thomas Wilson, Recording Secre- tary; J. F. Irick, Financial Secretary ; and Job McNamee, Treasurer.
Baltimore Lodge, No. 202, Baltimore, Ohio, was instituted June II, 1852. Its pres- ent membership is 46; number of Past Grands, 15. It paid for relief last year $145 .- 00. Its present assets amount to $1,062.51. They own their building and are doing well.
Philo Lodge, No. 392, Rushville, Ohio, was instituted July 17, 1867. Its present membership is 78; number of Past Grands, 42. It paid out for relief last year $260.80.
Its present assets are $2,127.81. It owns its building and is doing a good work. There were ten charter members, all of whom are deceased except C. B. Duncan. The present officers are: G. H. Drum, Noble Grand; E. Z. Caplin, Vice Grand; C. R. Turner, Finan- cial Secretary; A. A. Huston, Recording Secretary; and G. W. Henderson, Treas- urer. They own their home and are doing a good work.
Central Valley Lodge, No. 548, Amanda, Ohio, was instituted July 10, 1873. Its pres- ent membership is 34; number of Past Grands, 23. It paid for relief the past year $32.50. Its assets amount to $1,937.52. They also own their lodge building.
Weaver Lodge, No. 486, Greencastle, Ohio, was instituted May 10, 1871 ; its present mem- bership is 40. The number of Past Grands have been thirteen. Last year $9.00 was paid out for relief. The assets are $1,937.52. They own their hall and are prosperous. There were twelve charter members, of whom S. P. Crist and William Kiger still retain membership. The present officers are: C. L. Calvert, Noble Grand; Homer Blue, Vice Grand; C. W. Crist, Recording Secretary ; S. P. Crist, Financial Secretary ; and C. H. Wei- ser, Treasurer.
Crescent Lodge No. 561, Bremen, Ohio, was instituted Oct. 7, 1863. Its present mem- bership is 101. The number of Past Grands is 40. They paid for relief last year $217.35. The present assets amount to $2,277.41.
Advance Lodge, No. 606, Millersport, Ohio, was instituted March 30, 1875. The present membership is 52. The number of Past Grands have been 28. Last year $166.00 was paid for relief. Their present assets are $1,485.27. They own their hall which was built in 1884 and are doing well. The first Noble Grand was Samuel Wycoff.
391
AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS
The present officers are: R. F. Wycoff, No- cellor. The officers were: P. C., H. B. ble Grand; Wm. Hensel, Vice Grand; Fred Murphy, Recording Secretary; Ed. L. Wy- coff, Financial Secretary; and I. N. Shell, Treasurer. The trustees are: F. A. Keller, H. D. Bowers, S. M. Chalfant.
Violet Lodge, No. 709, Pickerington, Ohio, was instituted Nov. 22, 1881. Its present membership is 73; number of Past Grands, 36. It paid for relief last year $38.00. Its assets amount to $473.00.
The Rebekalı Branch consists of four lodges and 300 members.
Chico Lodge No. 196, Pleasantville, Ohio, was instituted Dec. 2, 1886, and has a mem- bership of 101.
Melrose Lodge, No. 571, Pickerington, Ohio, was instituted June 24, 1903, and it has a membership of 30.
Twin City Lodge, No. 649, Baltimore, Ohio, was instituted Aug. 6, 1907. Its pres- ent membership is 39.
Helena Lodge, No. 617, Lancaster, Ohio, was instituted July 26, 1905. Its present membership is 130. The present officers are : Miss Guard Reap, Noble Grand; Mrs. Geo. Moss, Vice Grand; Mrs. Mayme Foreman, Recording Secretary: Miss Lillie Ritter, Fi- nancial Secretary; and Miss Lulu Gillespie, Treasurer. Mrs. Mayme Foreman is repre- sentative to The Ohio Rebekah Assembly.
Helena Rebekah Lodge entertained the 58th District Convention in November, 1906 and are making preparations to entertain a special session of the Ohio Rebekah Assembly in November of this year.
IRA B. BUMGARDNER.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Mt. Pleasant Lodge, No. 48, of the Knights of Pythias was instituted Feb. 20, 1873. by Joseph Dowdell, acting as special Grand Chan-
Gray; C. C., C. H. Heed; V. C., Leo Bil- horn; Prel., R. R. Price; M. of Ex., J. A. Heim; M. of F., J. A. Richards; K. of R. and S., C. A. Scoville; M. at .\., W. E. Ditto; I. G., G. D. Heilbron ; O. G., R. M. Wiley.
There were twenty-seven charter members as follows: Henry B. Gray, J. H. Heed, Leo Bilhorn, R. R. Pierce, John A. Heim, J. A. Richards, C. A. Scoville, William Ditto, George Heilbron, R. M. Wiley, J. A. Bartho- lomew, U. C. Rudolph, H. Getz, C. H. Tow- son, W. W. O'Bough, O. S. Stoneburger, Noble Gates, T. C. Ochs, J. Bilhorn, H. Bor- neman. F. Etzel, J. D. Widner, W. F. Getz, M. H. Harps, S. H. Steck, A. Deitz, C. Bar- tholomew.
March 1, 1912, there were four hundred members of this lodge and their officers are as follows: C. C., R. N. McLain; V. C., Harry Bauman; Prel., E. W. Mossman; M. of Ex., G. W. Wilkinson: M. of F., George Rushia; K. of R. and S., C. T. Moore; M. at A., Harry Light; I. G., Bert Alspach : O. G., Charles Fishbauglı.
Records of other K. P. lodges will be found in Chapter VI.
TIIE ELKS
Lancaster Ohio Lodge, No. 570, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was instituted in Lancaster, Fairfield county, Ohio, in May, 1900, with about forty charter members. The first Exalted Ruler of the Lodge was Robert Gilliam, Secretary, Frank Matt and Treas- urer, Edward H. Bininger. Shortly after the Lodge was instituted the membership began to look for a home of their own, and after several meetings they decided to purchase the Columbian Block, which is located at 134 to 140 West Main Street. From this time on the growth of the Lodge was assured. Much
392
HISTORY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
credit is due the Building Committee consist-
character, and who believe in a Supreme ing of Geo. Matt, Sr., Edward H. Bininger, Being. The motto of the Order is : Edward DeLancy, Chas. P. Noll and Clinton "If I can not speak well of a man I will not speak ill of him." P. Cole for the interest they manifested in the home up to the present time. The Order of The present officers are: Worthy Presi- dent, S. W. Krotzer; Secretary, H. R. Roley; Treasurer, Col. Albert Muckensturm; Trus- tees, H. H. Wolford, R. F. Henry, Chas. Gross. Elks is strictly American and can only be in- stituted in the United States or its posses- sions. The love of country, family and home is impressed on every candidate who seeks ad- mission. The present officers are as follows : The Aerie meets the first and third Thurs- days of the month on the third floor of the Temple of Fashion. Exalted Ruler, William H. Nye; secretary, H. R. Roley; treasurer, Geo. M. Hickle; trus- tees, Geo. Matt, William E. Thimmes, Jas. A. Davidson. The Elks Creed is as follows:
Believe in thyself as well as in others. Ex- alted be thine ideas of right. Be lenient, be true.
Protect childhood with tenderness, woman with chivalry, old age with respect.
Others seek to benefit-do good here and now-cherish with reverence the memory of those who have passed.
Enjoy the good things of earth, keep with- in thee the glorious sunshine of youth and above all remain always of good cheer.
H. G. ROLEY.
THE EAGLES
Forest Rose Aerie, No. 447, Fraternal Or- der of Eagles, was instituted in Lancaster, Fairfield county, Ohio, in August, 1903. The first officers of the Aerie were: Worthy President, H. R. Roley; Secretary, Ernest Talbott; Treasurer, Col. Albert Mucken- sturm; Trustees, W. E. Barker, Louis Mc- Kown and John D. Wonderly.
The object of the Fraternal Order of Eagles is to unite fraternally for mutual bene- fit, protection, improvement and association generally, male members of the Caucasian race of sound body and health, of good moral
ELIZABETH SIIERMAN REESE CHAPTER DAUGH- TERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
This chapter was organized at Lancaster, Ohio, April 23, 1900, and was named for Elizabeth Sherman Reese, daughter of Judge Chas. R. Sherman and wife of General William Reese. The charter was granted Feb. 21, 1901. National number of Charter, 514. Number of Charter members, 15. Mrs. Moses M. Granger, State Regent. Mrs. William B. Maccracken, First Chapter Re- gent. The first meeting was held at the resi- dence of Mrs. Maccracken, April 23, 1900.
First officers-Regent, Mrs. Maccracken ; Vice Regent, Mrs. Rose Rising; Secretary, Miss Frances Mumaugh; Treasurer, Miss Anna D. Brasee; Registrar, Mrs. Clara T. Brasee Towt.
The objects of this society are :
(1) To perpetuate the memory and the spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence, by the acquisition and protection of historical spots and the erection of monuments ; by the encourage- ment of historical research in relation to the Revolution and the publication of its results ; by the preservation of documents and relics, and of the records of the individual services
393
AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS
of Revolutionary soldiers and patriots, and by the promotion of and the celebration of all patriotic anniversaries.
(2) To carry out the injunction of Wash- ington in his farewell address to the Ameri- can people, "To promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the gen- eral diffusion of knowledge," thus develop- ing an enlightened public opinion, and af- fording to young and old such advantages as shall develop in them the largest capacity for performing the duties of American citi- zens.
(3) To cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.
In speaking of the work done, an officer of the society says, "We have placed bronze markers at some of our Revolutionary soldiers' graves, and expect to mark them all as soon as they can be identified. We have pre- sented large American flags to different pub- lic schools We have given a large flag and a copy of the Declaration of Independence to the high school. It was through our in- fluence that beautiful Mt. Pleasant has be- come a city park.
"Mrs. Clara Brasee Towt, on behalf of this chapter, obtained an option on this tract of land, and it was under the terms of this option that Mr. Philip Rising purchased it and presented it to the city. We were the first to take any active steps to procure the establishment of a hospital and now have a sum of money on deposit in the Hocking Valley Bank for that purpose.
"We do some charitable work, always quietly and without the public's knowledge."
Names of those who have become members of the Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter :
Charter Members-Mrs. Elizabeth Wyn- koop Maccracken (transferred to Wichita, Kans.), Mrs. Clara E. Brasee Towt, Miss Mary Frances Mumaugh, Miss Julia Leah Reese, Miss Anna Dickinson Brasee, Mrs. Maria Ewing Martin, Miss Mary W. Pearce, Miss Mary White (now Mrs. Daniel Tschoop), Miss Clara Tuthill Bradley, Mrs. Viola Allen Silbaugh, Mrs. Lilla Sturgeon Hair, Mrs. Maud Sturgeon Hall, Mrs. Margaret J. Stur- geon McCoy, Mrs. Rose Sturgeon Rising, Mrs. Martha Sturgeon Smith.
Those who have entered since the organ- ization of the Chapter are as follows: Mrs. Abbie May H. Tallmadge, Mrs. Sarah E. Ryan White, Mrs. Helen Reese Butler, Miss Helen Julia Keller, Mrs. Roseline Wells Goss (de- ceased), Mrs. Belle Garland Cresap Poston, Mrs. Arthur Krieder Wynkoop (deceased), Mrs. Ella M. Dunsmoor Rempel, Mrs. Ellen Jane Ryan (now Mrs. George De Camp), Miss Cora Rigby, Miss Daisy Bartlet Kistler (now Mrs. F. H. Hyatt), Mrs. Kathryn Kistler Park, Miss Albina Van Meter Pearce, Mrs. Flora D. King Carter, Mrs. Jessie Lee White Steele, Mrs. Floride K. Sprague, Mrs. Harriet Gibson Denny, Miss Rose La Mar Baker, Mrs. Rebecca McFarland Keller, Miss Matilda McCoy (now Mrs. Painter), Mrs. Mary Ver- non Junkerman, Mrs. Myrtle V. Goss Sco- field, Mrs. Nellie Jane Keifer Smith Carmen, Mrs. Sadie Curtis Stevens Bay.
Present officers-Regent, Mrs. Maude Sturgeon Hall; Vice Regent, Mrs. Harriet Gibson Denny; Secretary, Mrs. Clara Brasee Towt; Registrar, Mrs. Margaret J. McCoy ; Treasurer, Miss Mary Frances Mumaugh; Historian, Mrs. Clara Tuthill Bradley.
Ex-Regents-Mrs. William Brooks Mac- cracken, Miss Mary Frances Mumaugh, Mrs. Clara E. Brasee Towt. Mrs. Eathra Jane
394
HISTORY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Kreider Wynkoop, Mrs. Margaret J. McCoy, Mrs .. Mary White Tschopp.
Roll of Honor-Abraham Bloom, New Jersey; Andreas Brasee, New York; Jona- than Buchland, Connecticut; Capt. William Bartlett, Massachusetts; Ebenezer Butler Jr., Connecticut ; Jephanialı Beall, Maryland ; Emanuel Carpenter Sr., Pennsylvania; Zarah Curtis, Connecticut ; Emanuel Carpenter Jr., Pennsylvania; Col. Thomas Cresap, Mary- land; Daniel Cresap Sr., Maryland; Joseph Cresap, Maryland; John Cross, Virginia ; George Ewing, New Jersey; Daniel Gage, New Hampshire; Abner Gage, New Hamp- shire; Samuel Howe; John Lemen, Virginia ; Jolın Martin, Maryland; David Miller: Capt. William McFarland, Pennsylvania; Capt. William Peebles, Pennsylvania ; William Rig- by, Maryland; Eleazor Rosebrook, Massachu- setts; Dr. Samuel Hopkins, Maryland; \Vil- liam T. Sanford. Virginia ; Daniel Sherman, Connecticut; John Tuthill, Vermont; Ser- geant Henry Wells, Virginia; George White, New Jersey: Capt. Cornelius C. Wynkoop, New York.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution has erected in Washington City a magnificent building, "Continental Memorial Hall," and it is the first memorial ever erected by women in America "to the memory of the men and women who helped to achieve our independ- ence." It is most beautifully located between the Corcoran Art Gallery, and White House and the Washington Monument.
LADIES' AUXILIARY, S. OF V.
The Ladies' Auxiliary, No. 81 of McKin- ley Camp, No. 21, Sons of Veterans of Lan- caster, Ohio, was organized on January 22, 1902, with 31 charter members, Miss Mayme Herbst, of Canton, Ohio, being our Division
President. Miss Herbst is now Past Na- tional President ; Miss May Volmer, assisted by Miss Emma Bryan of Columbus, came down and mustered us in. Our Auxiliary was then the banner Auxiliary of the State, having 63 members. The first officers for the first years were as follows :
President, Miss Elizabeth Schleckman; Past President, Mrs. Mary Stewart; Vice President, Miss Katherine Rauch; Trustees, Julia Henderly, Mayme Shumaker, Mrs. W. C. Fees; Treasurer, Miss Gladys Fees; Sec- retary, Miss Daisy Witham ; Chaplain, Miss Stella Hart; Guide, Mrs. Lida Cook; Assist- ant Guide, Miss Hattie Holland; Inside Guard, Miss Artie Hane ; Outer Guard, Mrs. Mary Shrieve; Judge Advocate, Bro. W. T. Shrieve. The Auxiliary has 31 members at the present time, having lost a good many by marriage and removal from the city and two by death; only two charter members being left. On March 30, 1910, we took in a nice class of 24 members, a class of 14 girls from the Columbus Auxiliary, No. 17, doing the initiation, Miss Margaret Patterson of the Columbus Auxiliary now our Division President, doing the work that year. Our Auxiliary being the smallest Auxiliary mak- ing the largest gain, won as a prize $12.50 in gold and four beautiful silk flags. Brother W. T. Shrieve has held the office of Judge Advocate for nine years, Bro. H. R. Roley holding the office one year. Our Treasurer, Mrs. Mary C. Shrieve, has had the office for five years, showing the high esteem in which we hold her. The officers for the present year are as follows: Past President, Miss Ida Schleckman; President, Mrs. Bertha Hen- dricksen; Vice President, Miss Futilla Wil- liamson; Trustees, Mrs. Georgia Turner, Sallie Flagel and Minnie Marks ; Treasurer, Mrs. Mary Shrieve; Secretary, Mrs. Bertha
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.