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Seneca Lodge No. 113, Waterloo, New York



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Seneca County Lodges

Seneca Lodge No. 113, Waterloo, New York

WARRANT: The warrant in possession of the Lodge is dated July 12, 1846.


MINUTES: Intact from 1846.
The original name was Junius, and was numbered 291; it received its present name and number upon its revival in 1845.
Junius Lodge was organized in 1817; the warrant is dated June 1, 1817, and is signed by DEWITT CLINTON, Grand Master; MARTIN HOFFMAN, Deputy Grand Master; CAPWALLADER D. COLDEN, Senior Grand Warden; ELISHIA GILBERT, Junior Grand Warden, and ELIAS HICKS. Grand Secretary.

The officers named in the warrant are:


Isaac Rosa, Master;
Luther F. Stevens, Senior Warden;
Joseph Pixley, Junior Warden.

As the minutes of the Lodge are not intact, it is impossible to give a complete record of its doings; it is known that it met regularly until December 1826, after that time but little is known concerning its affairs; in all probability it ceased to meet owing to the excited conditions which at that time existed. It was not until the later part of the year 1839 that an attempt was made to revive the Lodge. On December 27, 1839, a meeting was held at the house of one DANIEL KERN, when an election for officers occurred. At this time O. R. FARNSWOBTH was elected Master, JULIUS C. STRONG, Senior Warden, and HARVEY S. LISK, Junior Warden.


The Grand Lodge register contains the following concerning this event: "Reorganized by L. KELLY, Grand Visitor, December 27, 1839, by order of the Grand Lodge."

The register also contains the following statement:

"Made no returns after revival, consequently the warrant was declared forfeited and recalled in June, 1843, and after considerable difficulty obtained by BRO. LUTHER KELLY in August, 1844, and delivered by him to the Grand Secretary. No books, papers or other property."
Occasional meetings were held for several months after its revival; the last recorded meeting was April 16, 1840.

From this date Masonry as an organized body ceased to exist in Waterloo. But the old members were restless without a Masonic home; they felt disheartened, but still had courage enough to hope for better times. Informal discussions took place, until finally they determined to apply for a dispensation and once more resume their labors. On July 31, 1845, a dispensation was obtained, and once more these veterans gathered about the altar, when the great light was opened never to be again closed.


The officers named in the dispensation and warrant were:

Caleb Fairchild, Master;


Julius C. Strong, Senior Warden;
Horace F. Gustin, Junior Warden.

The first meetings were held in the same room formerly used by the old Lodge.


In April, 1847, it moved to the rooms of the Sons of Temperance, where it remained until 1855, when it moved to Odd Fellows Hall in the Hunt Block; here it remained until July, 1867. On the 9th of that
month it dedicated its new rooms in Columbian Block, which had been fitted up for its special use. A report of this event says: "The day was wet and lowery, but the ardor of the Craft was not dampened
thereby, large delegations arrived on every train and by private conveyances. They were escorted to Towsley Hall where a fine collation had been spread by the fair daughters of Waterloo; after all had been beautifully refreshed the Grand Lodge was convened at the Eagle Hotel (where now stands the Towsley Block) with M.'. W.'. STEPHEN H. JOHNSON presiding. Accompanied by the other Grand Officers they marched to the rooms where they were received by the Master, JAMES McLEAN, and the Brethren of the Lodge.

"After the dedicating services the several Masonic Bodies marched to the Presbyterian Church where an eloquent oration was delivered by R.' W.'. CHARLES H. PLATT, Grand Chaplain. At the conclusion of the services at the church the procession was re-formed and marched to the Franklin House where a dinner was served."

The Lodge remained in the Columbian Block until 1896, when it moved to its present quarters in the Dempsey Block. On June 12th it celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with appropriate ceremonies, and on October 15, 1896, the formal dedication of the new quarters occurred. The occasion attracted a large gathering from the surrounding country. The ceremonies were conducted by M.'.W.'. WILLIAM A. SUTHERLAND, who at the time was Deputy Grand Master.
A memorable meeting was held July 30, 1867. Its purpose was to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Lodge and have a reunion of the members of Junius Lodge who were still living.

The Lodge was opened as Junius Lodge, and the minutes of the meeting held December 27, 1826, were read for information. An address was delivered by W.'. CALER FAIRCHILD. Remarks were made by most of the veteran brethren, who related many incidents of interest which had occurred almost half a century ago. Extracts from the old minutes were also read, which revived the memories of the times when men's souls were tried in the fire of hatred and persecution.


The Lodge held Jubilee services April 24, 1889. On this occasion the Grand Master's address was read, and addresses were made by Rev. W. S. CARTER and Rev. R. D. MUNGER.

It was present at the laying of the corner-stone of the Home at Utica and also at the dedication of the same. It was also present at the laying of the corner-stones of the Masonic Temple at Rochester and the Masonic Temple at Seneca Falls.

MEN IN PUBLIC LIFE.

James McLean, Assemblyman.

D. S. Kcndig, Assemblyman.


Samuel R. Welles, Assemblyman.

S. G. Hadley, Assemblyman, County Judge.

John E. Richardson, County Judge.

Sanford R. Ten Eyck, Assemblyman.





GRAND LODGE OFFICERS.

James E. Batsford, District Deputy Grand Master. William S. Carter, Grand Chaplain.

MASTERS.


1846. Caleb Fairchild.
1847. Julius C. Strong
1848. William Yost
1849. William Yost
1850. Henry S. Lisk
1851. Caleb Fairchild
1852. Julius C. Strong
1853. Samuel R. Wells
1854. Samuel R. Wells
1855. James McLean
1856. James McLean
1857. Albert Stebbins
1858. Albert Stebbins
1859. Richard P. Kendig
1860. Samuel R. Welles
1861. Albert Stebbins
1862. James McLean
1863. Tom Fillingham
1864. Tom Fillingham
1865. Samuel R. Welles
1866. Albert Stebbins

1867. James McLean

1868. Samuel R. Welles

1869. Benjamin Hendricks

1870. Benjamin Hendricks

1871. Charles D. Morgan

1872. Charles D. Morgan

1873. J. Scott Boughton

1874. George W. Smith

1875. Edwin Clark

1876. Edwin Clark

1877. Edwin Clark

1878. Benjamin Hendricks

1879. Edwin Clark

1880. John E. Richardson

1881. John E. Richardson

1882. Uriel D. Belles

1883. Uriel D. Belles

1884. William S. Yule

1885. William S. Yule

1886. John E. Richardson

1887. John E. Richardson

1888. John E. Richardson
1889. James E. Batsford
1890. James E. Batsford

1891. James E. Batsford


1892. Benajah B. Knight
1893. Edward B. Force
1894. Edward B. Force
1895. Edward B. Force
1896. Edward B. Force
1897. Charles A. Genung

1898. Whitney C. Davis

1899. Whitney C. Davis

1900. James H. Haslett


1901. Judson C. Hulbert

1902. Judson C. Hulbert

1903. James H. Gibson

1904. John F. Toombs

1905. Harry W. Le Clear

1906. Charles H. Ross




http://www.holcombegenealogy.com/data/p519.htm#i25946

Caleb Fairchild, silversmith and jeweler, was born in 1795 at Watertown, NJ; son of Joseph Fairchild and Phoebe Lewis Bayles; m. Aurelia Maltby, d/o Isaac Maltby and Lucinda Murray, on 5 Sep 1821 at Waterloo, Seneca, NY. Caleb Fairchild died 18 Apr 1877 at Waterloo, Seneca, NY.

Children:

i. Isaac b. ca 1823, d. 4 Apr 1902

ii. Mary b. ca 1827

iii. Joseph Lewis b. Apr 1829, d. 1903

iv. Julia b. ca 1832

v. Francis Aurelia b. ca 1837

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Julius C. Strong b. 12 Jul1802: a clothing merchant at Waterloo, NY; m. 2 Oct 1825, Amanda Cynthia Woodworth of Aurelius, Cayuga, NY, b. 6 Jan 1805 (d/o Gershom Woodworth and Phebe Тraver). He d. at Waterloo, 17 Jun 1858, aged 56: she resided in Joliet, IL (1870).

Children:

i. Sarah Eliza Strong b. 12 Aug 1826, m. William Strong Brooks of Schenectady, NY.

ii. William Augustus Strong b. 03 Oct 1828.

iii. Elwyn Traver Strong b. 04 Jun 1831, m. 12 Jun 1853, Sarah Delphine Mewhon : a coppersmith in Waterloo, NY. She d. Jan 1860. He d. 4 Feb 1858. 2 children.

iv. Jane Electa Strong b. July 25,1833, resided unmarried in Joliet, IL.

v. Llewellyn Walworth Strong b. 21 Dec 1835, a hardware merchant in Joliet, IL.

vi. Helen A. Strong b. 20 Jan1838, d. 14 Oct1840.

vii. Lavinia Sigourney Strong b. 26 Mar1840.
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Dr. Samuel R. Well(e)s of Waterloo was a son of Dr Gardner Well(e)s and Paulina Fuller and practiced in his native village, Waterloo, for more than thirty years, He, like his father, was respected and honored by his friends and fellow townsmen. His services in the army were cut short by his being taken prisoner and incarcerated for many months in Libby Prison. His health was so broken by the privation he experienced during his imprisonment that on his release he was not able to return to his regiment. The fact that he was elected supervisor from his town, member of assembly by the county and appointed postmaster by the United States government, indicates the esteem in which he was held by the community.
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SAMUEL R. WELLES.

That branch of the Welles family from which the member from Seneca descended, removed from Hebron, CT, to this State about the year 1800. His father, the venerable Doctor Gardner Welles, located in Seneca county in the year 1810, where he still resides, in the active practice of his profession. He was a Surgeon in one of the New York Volunteer Regiments, during the war of 1812, and a member of the Legislature from Seneca county, for the year 1839.

Mr. Samuel R. Welles was born in Junius (now Waterloo), 23 Feb 1825. He entered Geneva College, in 1841, and graduated in 1845. Adopting the profession of Medicine, he attended lectures at Geneva Medical College and Buffalo Medical College, receiving the degree of M. D., at the latter institution, in 1848. He also attended a course of lectures in the Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, in the winter of 1849, '50. In the spring of 1850, Doctor Welles commenced the practice of his profession in Waterloo, where he now resides. He has always acted with the Democratic party, and has been elected by them to the various offices of Town Superintendent of Common Schools, Trustee of the Village, Coroner, and Supervisor in '59 and '60.

In January, 1862, he entered the military service as acting Assistant Surgeon, in the 61st Regiment NY State Volunteers, and upon the resignation of the Surgeon, on account of continued ill health, Doctor Welles received the commission for that position, early in March of that year. He was with the regiment during its stay in Camp California; attended it on the reconnaissance to the Rappahannock under General Howard; participated in the siege of Yorktown, followed the rebels in their retreat from the latter place, but too late to take part in the battle of Williamsburgh. The regiment was actively engaged in the battle of Fair Oaks or Seven Pines, and suffered severely; but it won for itself a noble reputation, under the leadership of Colonel Francis C. Barlow, (afterwards Major-General, and now Secretary of State.)

During and after this engagement, as well as in the actions at Allen's Farm, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp and Charles City Cross Roads, in all of which the regiment participated and suffered numerous casualties, the entire care of the wounded devolved upon Doctor Welles who was the only Medical officer with the regiment. The wounded of the 61st Regiment at the battle of Charles City Cross Roads, which took, place at dusk, June 30th, were conveyed to different temporary hospitals. Doctor Welles having attended to the immediate wants of those who were at the one established nearest the field, repaired, about ten o'clock in the evening, to a hospital about a mile distant, where he remained in the performance of his duties, until after midnight, when starting to return, he was misdirected into a road which led him directly within the rebel lines. He was suddenly confronted by three of the picket guard, caused to dismount, taken to General Longstreet's quarters, and, in the morning, sent with some sixty others to Richmond, and assigned a place in the officers' quarters, in the famous Libby prison.

The second day after his arrival, he was, upon his request, allowed to take charge of a ward of our sick and wounded. In the discharge of that duty, as well as the scanty convenience and limited allowance of medical supplies would permit, he was occupied for three weeks, at the expiration of which time he was permitted to leave Richmond, in company with a detachment of wounded men, destined for northern hospitals. After assisting in the embarkation of the wounded at City Point, he rejoined his regiment at Harrison's Landing. Of the acceptability of the service rendered by our Surgeons to the wounded and suffering of Richmond, there can be no doubt; and that Doctor Welles was no whit behind his professional brethren, in his attention to those needing his care, we have the testimony of the Rev. Dr. Marks who was a Chaplain in the 63d Pennsylvania Regiment, and a prisoner in Richmond. In his book entitled "The Peninsular Campaign," after speaking of some kindness done to a Pennsylvania soldier he says: “I have not met Doctor Welles since those memorable days, and know not where he now may be; but I rejoice to say that he is one of the most humane and self sacrificing of Surgeons."

Soon after his return to his regiment, Doctor Welles tendered his resignation, on account of illness which prevented his further continuance in the service, and received an honorable discharge.

The uncertainty which prevailed during, and for a short time after the "Seven days' fight," as to the condition of the army, the positive absence of any reliable information, and the conflicting rumors which agitated every community, made the reception of news which gave assurance of the safety of the army, an occasion of general rejoicing. The return of Doctor Welles to his home, who had been reported dead, was made the occasion of many pleasing manifestations of respect and esteem from his fellow citizens. During his connection with the regiment, he had formed many strong and pleasant attachments, he had striven faithfully to do his whole duty toward those placed under his charge, and he left the service with regret. As an evidence that these kind feelings were reciprocated, we may state that a short time after reaching home he was the recipient of a heavy silver goblet, the inscription upon which showed that it was the gift of the officers and men of the 61st Regiment, to their Surgeon, as a testimonial of their respect and esteem. During the fall of 1862, he occupied himself actively in promoting enlistments, and addressed several public meetings in different parts of the county, for that object.

In the spring of 1863, he was elected Supervisor and made Chairman of the Board of Supervisors; he was reelected in 1864, '65, '66. The duties of this office during the war were onerous and responsible; that they were faithfully and satisfactorily discharged, his repeated election is a sufficient evidence. Mr. Welles believed that the profession of the Democratic faith was not inconsistent with loyalty to the government and to the country, and, in that faith, from the commencement to the close of the war, he worked earnestly to meet the demands made upon his town by the government, and gave a cordial and sincere support to the country in its efforts to suppress the rebellion. In the fall of 1866, he was made the candidate of the Democratic party for the office of Member of Assembly, and was elected by a majority of 532, being about 200 over the average majority on the State ticket.

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William Yost

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HON CHESTER L. YOST is the proprietor of one of the finest livery stables in the State and also serves in the capacity of auctioneer. He was, for a term, Mayor of the city of Ypsilanti and now enjoys the record of having made one of the best Mayors that ever served this municipality. In connection with his livery business he deals largely in horses, also in wagons and buggies.

Mr. Yost was born in Waterloo, Seneca, NY, 16 Mar 1838. He is the son of William Yost, a native of the same place, who was born in 1804. Our subject's paternal grandparents were Casper and Rachel (Edington) Yost. the former a native of Pennsylvania and born near Harrisburg. The latter was born in Hunterdon Co., NJ. The grandfather was a carpenter and builder and an early settler in Seneca County, where lie improved a farm that was of large proportions. He spent the latter years of his life in Fayette and there died at the age of 81 years. His father was born in Wurtemberg. Germany, and on emigrating to America settled in Pennsylvania, being one of three brothers to come to this country ,one of them settling in Virginia, and one in New York at a place which took his name and was called Yost Station.



William Yost was reared in New York and was a prominent man much interested in military life. He was engaged while in Waterloo in contracting and building and also in the mercantile business. In 1854 he came to Michigan and located in this city, where he resided for one year and was Superintendent of the Washtenaw County Alms House for twelve years. Then he retired to his farm in Pittsfield Township, which comprised one hundred and twenty acres of well-improved land. He resided there until his death which occurred in 1881, being then 77 years of age. A Democrat in politics, our subject's father was connected with the Lutheran Church as an official, and was also Superintendent of the Sunday-school. He superintended the building of a bridge for the Government at St. Augustine, FL.

The mother of our subject was before her marriage Miss Malinda Rathfon, who was born in Waterloo. NY. She was a daughter of Frederic Rathfon. a native of Pennsylvania though of German descent. She died in 1881 at the age of 71 years. Chester L. Yost was one of six children, four of whom lived to be grown. They were Enoch R., Chester L. of whom we write, Eleanor L., who is now Mrs. Dr. Murdock of this place and Eliza L., who is a Mrs. Booth of Ann Arbor. Chester Yost was reared and educated at Waterloo, pursuing his studies in the Waterloo Academy until sixteen years of age. He was then apprenticed to E. Romig and remained with him until past eighteen years of age. In 1855 he came to Michigan, having been here once before while still a boy of ten years of age.

Chester L. worked at his trade on first coming here for Isaac Crane and then engaged as a clerk in a hardware store with H. G. Sheldon, remaining three years in that position. He then started into the harness business and later became a dealer in horses and carriages. It is said that he has handled more horses than any man in the county. During the war he was commissioned to purchase horses for the cavalry and later was drafted into active service, but sent a substitute. He continued in the harness business until the spring of 1891, engaging also in the milling business for two or three years at Flat Rock, Wayne County. In 1862-63 he ran two mills on the Huron. He also built six or seven houses in this city and sold them very advantageously.

In 1881 Mr. Yost started in the livery business and has been thus engaged ever since. He keeps on hand the finest rigs that can be found in any similar establishment, having: carriages that have cost him as much as $2,800. He kept twenty head of horses constantly on hand and shipped a great many horses to Detroit and other cities. As before said, Mr. Yost was one of the most popular auctioneers in this portion of the country, selling stock especially and he had a very large knowledge regarding them. He owned a large amount of real estate and had a very pleasant home in the city.

Mr. Yost was married to Miss Anna Vreeland, who was born in Flat Rock, Wayne County. She was a daughter of D. C. Vreeland, who was a farmer and miller and also the most prominent merchant of Flat Rock, where he was an early settler, coming there while the Indians were still in possession of the land. His father owned three thousand acres of land and valuable mill property.

From 1884 to 1886 our subject served as Mayor of Ypsilanti, and being again nominated to the position he declined it, thinking that he could not give sufficient time to his own business. It was gratifying to him, however, inasmuch as the nomination came unsolicited. Our subject belonged socially, to the Free and Accepted Masons, and was also a Royal Arch Mason and a member of the Royal Arcanum. Mrs. Yost was a prominent worker in the Presbyterian Church and was associated in all benevolent work which was carried on by the Ladies' Society. Mr. Yost was a representative of the Democratic party, and was sent, as delegate to city, county and State conventions and frequently served as Chairman of city conventions.



Union Lodge No. 114, Ovid, New York

WARRANT: The original warrant, dated 13 Jun 1846, was signed by JOHN D. WILLARD, Grand Master: ISAAC PHILLIPS, Deputy Grand Master; RICHARD CARBIOUE, Senior Grand Warden; EZRA. S. BARNUM, Junior Grand Warden, and RICHARD S. BOYD, Grand Secretary.

The name or number of the Lodge has never been changed. The original warrant was destroyed by fire on April 5, 1850, together with all property belonging to the Lodge. On June 6, 1850. a second warrant was issued, which was partially destroyed by fire October 12, 1874; this scorched but highly prized document is framed and hangs on the wall of the room occupied by the Lodge. Another warrant was issued, but in a fire which occurred in February, 1885, which destroyed a large portion of the village it shared the fate of the original warrant and went up in smoke and flame. A fourth warrant was issued June 3, 1885, which is now in possession of the Lodge.

MINUTES: Not intact. All records prior to July, 1849, were destroyed by fire.

The officers named in the warrant were JOHN KINNE, Master; WILLIAM C. BISHOP, Senior Warden; JOHN VAN HORN, Junior Warden.

The loss of the old records and papers belonging to the Lodge shrouds its early history in doubt and uncertainty. There are, however, many statements made and claims put forth by some of the older residents, all of which are fairly well substantiated by facts gleaned from sources other than Masonic, which tend to throw considerable light upon Masonic affairs in the vicinity of Ovid. There is no doubt that a Lodge existed in Ovid prior to the advent of Union Lodge; it was called " Meriden (Meridian) Lodge (No. 184)," but there are no records or papers relating to its affairs to be found in the vicinity, and a careful search among the old papers in possession of the Grand Secretary failed to throw any light upon the doings of the old Lodge, therefore little save tradition is known about it . That its home was in Ovid is pretty certain, as one of its meeting places is still in existence. On or about the year 1804 Captain ELIJAH KINNE, a resident of the village and an ardent Freemason, erected for himself a farm-house just west of the village, and it is claimed that he had the upper part fitted and furnished for the use of the Lodge. This is substantiated by the fact that until very recently, when the property was sold, the desks, platforms and fittings were there; when the property was sold they were removed. It is known that the members of the old Lodge contemplated the erection of a building for a permanent home, as there is on record a deed of a plot of land in the village in their name.

An old resident whose father was a Mason makes the statement that while the Lodge held its meetings in the "Kinne " house the erection of a building on the plot purchased was commenced, but when it was nearly completed the Morgan furor swept over that section of the State and further operations ceased. The building was afterward completed and is still in existence; it is known as the "Manning house." The only reference to be found relating to the old Lodge in the records of "Union Lodge" is found in the minutes of a meeting held in 1801. On this occasion the Lodge was visited by FINLEY M. KING, Grand Master. The minutes state that "Among other speakers of the evening BRO. ALMY gave a short history of the organization of Union Lodge and related the circumstances attending the surrender of the Charter of Meriden (Meridian) Lodge in 1832."

As BRO. ALMY was a member of the old Lodge, it is presumed he knew whereof he spoke. In all probability Meriden (Meridian) Lodge shared the fate of many that were swept out of existence, while others were compelled to cease work for several years owing to the fearful storm of hatred and persecution occasioned by the Morgan episode. As nearly all of the organizers of Union Lodge were former members of the old Lodge a reasonable conclusion is that Union Lodge is the natural outcome and the legitimate successor of Meriden (Meridian) Lodge.

The movement toward organizing Union Lodge was begun in the winter of 1845-46. A dispensation was issued on March 24, 1846, which continued in force until the following June, when a charter was granted. The petition asking for a dispensation is lost, and it is not known who the applicants were. Among the old papers still preserved are the returns of the Lodge from June, 1848, to June, 1849. This paper gives the first thirteen names of members us follows:
John Kinne. William C. Bishop.
John Van Home. Peter A. Harris.
Solomon Doolittle. Nelson Cole.
F. Cortez Williams. Hugh Chapman.
Ira Almy. Stephen H. Hayt. (Hoyt or Hyatt?)
John Simpson. John H. Kinne.
Cornelius Smith.

JOHN KINNE, who heads the list as No. 1, was the first Master; his Grand Lodge number is 2746, and the returns state that he was raised in Meriden (Meridian) Lodge 26 Sep 1822. The others were all raised in Meriden (Meridian) Lodge, the dates ranging from 1822 to 1828; the date of their joining Union Lodge is given as April 14. 1846. In lieu of positive evidence it appears safe to conclude that at least a part if not all of them were charter members of Union Lodge. The first recorded meeting that is in existence is dated July 3, 1849. The first item on the minutes is, "The Lodge was by motion opened on the first degree." The first business appears to have been the reception of a petition for initiation signed by Rev. C. S. COATS. He was elected and received the first degree; the Lodge was then closed and immediately opened again on the second degree; the candidate was again balloted for, and he received the second degree.

When first organized the Lodge met twice each month: the first meeting in each month it met in Ovid, while the second meeting in each month was in Farmerville (now Interlaken). This custom continued until Farmerville Lodge, No. 183, was organized, when for a short time the second meeting in each month was held at Lodi.
Among the items found in the minutes is the following: "At a meeting held at Farmerville September 11, 1849, it was 'Resolved, that this Lodge hold an extra meeting at this place (Farmerville) to confer honorary degrees upon our beloved wives and daughters and that the Secretary write SALEM TOWN to deliver a lecture upon that occasion.' "
There is nothing in evidence to indicate that this meeting was held. From the following it would appear that the members took an active interest in the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, as under date of November 27, 1849, is the following:

"Resolved that this Lodge fully concurs in the course pursued by their representative at the last June Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York.

"Resolved that in the opinion of this Lodge the course manifested in a communication received from St. John's Lodge, No. 1, in the City of New York is calculated to destroy the peace and harmony of the Masonic Fraternity and the destruction of every social, moral and religious organization.

"Resolved that this Lodge will endeavor to obey the laws, rules and regulations of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York of which the Hon. JOHN WILLARD is the Most Worshipful Grand Master.

"Resolved that the Secretary of this Lodge transmit a copy of the above resolutions to St. John's Lodge, No. 1, and to the other Lodges in the State."

The California gold fever in 1849-50 appears to have induced some of the members to try their fortune on the Pacific slope, and the Lodge was in sympathy with them, as at a meeting in February, 1850, the following was adopted:

"Resolved that all brethren who are about to leave for California be released from the payment of dues until their return."

When first organized the Lodge met at Ovid on the upper floor of a building on the west side of Main Street in the northern part of the business section of the village. Here it remained until the fire which destroyed this part of the village April 5, 1850; the first meeting after the fire was held April 9, 1850, in Odd Fellows' Hall. In May following it secured quarters in a building on the east side of Main Street in the centre of the village. This building was destroyed by fire October 12, 1874, but a new building was immediately erected on the same site, in which the Lodge has since found quarters. In 1905 the Lodge purchased this property, and now have a permanent home.


While this building was being erected meetings were held at Lodi in the rooms of Lodi Lodge. No. 345, which had kindly invited Union Lodge to occupy its quarters until the new building was completed.
The Lodge became incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. May 10, 1870.
While it has been unfortunate and met with severe losses by fire, it has "Phoenix "-like, arisen from the ashes with sufficient vigor to overcome all difficulties, and maintained its position in a commendable and praiseworthy manner. It was among the first to pay its quota of the "great debt," has held public installations, participated in a number of public ceremonials and was present at the laying of the corner-stone of the Home at Utica.
Among its possessions is a gavel made from a piece of wood taken from the ill-fated U. S. battleship Maine; the metal plate attached to the gavel was made from a piece of metal taken from the Spanish warship Vizcaya. It also has a set of gavels made from wood cut in California, ornamented with specimens of quartz presented to the Lodge by an old member now a resident of California.

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS.

Charles K. Sanborn, District Deputy Grand Master.

MASTERS.


1846. John Kinne
1847. John Kinne
1848. John Kinne
1849. John Kinne
1850. Fernando C. Williams
1851. Fernando C. Williams
1852. Halsey Sandford
1853. John Van Horne
1854. John Van Horne
1855. Fernando C. Williams
1856. Fernando C. Williams
1857. Fernando C. Williams
1858. Joseph F. Harris
1859. Joseph F. Harris
1860. Joseph F. Harris
1861. Joseph F. Harris
1862. Franklin Whiting
1863. Joseph F. Harris
1864. Joseph F. Harris
1865. Joseph F. Harris
1866. John L. Morris
1867. Joseph F. Harris
1868. Henry S. Dennis
1869. Benjamin N. Eastman
1870. Noise [sic] S. Burlew
1871. Noise S. Burlew
1872. Noise S. Burlew
1873. Benjamin N. Eastman
1874. William H. Kinne
1875. William H. Kinne

1876. William H. Kinne.

1877. William L. Foster.

1878. William L. Foster.

1879. Charles H. Swarthout.

1880. William L. Foster.

1881. William L. Foster.

1882. William L. Foster.

1883. Charles H. Swarthout.

1884. Charles H. Swarthout.

1885. William L. Foster.

1886. Darwin C[overt] Kinne.

1887. Darwin C. Kinne.

1888. Myron D. Blaine.

1889. Myron D. Blaine.

1890. Horace T. Jones.

1891. Horace T. Jones.

1892. Frank C. Avery.

1893. Alden Horton.

1894. Horace G. Hopkins.

1895. Benjamin Franklin.

1896. Charles H. Swarthout.

1897. Frederick E. Bowlby.

1898. Frederick E. Bowlby.

1899. Charles F. Sanborn.

1900. William T. Bowlby.

1901. William T. Bowlby.

1902. Earnest F. Gilgen.

1903. Thomas J. Currie.

1904. Edgar Cassidy.

1905. Edgar Cassidy.

1906. Bert E. Smalley.





http://newsarch.rootsweb.com/th/read/WV-FOOTSTEPS/1999-09/0937957053

“History of Charleston and Kanawha County, West Virginia and Representative Citizens,” by W. S. Laidley. 1911. page 372



NOYES S. BURLEW, a leading business man at Charleston, W. Va., conducting a general hardware store, was born at Sheldrake, Seneca, NY, and is a son of James A. and Sophia (Wood) Burlew. The parents of Mr. Burlew were natives of New Jersey and came of French stock. They moved to Seneca County, NY, and there the father died at the age of seventy-five years. They were active members of the Methodist Episcopal church and liberal supporters of the same. The father even went to the extent of erecting a church edifice in his own neighborhood at his own expense. Ten children were born to James A. Burlew and wife, six of whom survive and two sons are residents of Charleston, Noyes S. and Abraham, the latter of whom is a well known attorney here.

Noyes S. Burlew remained on the home farm until he was twenty-one years of age. He was educated in the local schools and at Cazenovia College and afterward practiced dentistry for seven years at Ovid and other points in New York state. In 1872 he came to Charleston and engaged in the lumber business for two years and then was appointed a revenue collector, an office he resigned in 1876 in order to engage in business. He established himself in the hardware line, first on Capitol Street, and in 1877 came to his present location, No. 712 Kanawha Street. He has made many property investments since he became a resident of Charleston, and some twenty-one years since erected the Burlew Opera House, of which he has been owner and manager ever since. In politics he has been quite active, early identifying himself with the Republican party. In his first administration, former Governor Dawson


appointed Mr. Burlew adjutant-general of the state, and he was reappointed later by Governor Glass-cock, and continued in office until 1910, when he resigned and has accepted no public office since.

Mr. Burlew was married at Charleston to Miss Lizzie Rand, who was born and reared here, and is a daughter of William J. and Ella (Noyes) Rand, who spent their long lives at Charleston. They were members of the Presbyterian church, to which religious body Mr. and Mrs. Burlew also belong. Mr. Burlew is very prominent in Masonry and for the past ten years has been high priest and prophet of Beni-Kedem Shrine, at Charleston, of which he is also Past Potentate.

126th Infantry - BURLEW, NOYES S.—Age, 20 years. Enlisted, 5 Aug 1862, at Ovid, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. C, 22 Aug 1862; surrendered, 5 Sep 1862, and paroled, 6 Sep 1862, at Harper's Ferry, Va.; discharged for disability, 6 Oct 1863, at Convalescent Camp, Alexandria, VA. [note: On 15 Sep 1862, the regiment was surrendered and paroled with the garrison at Harper's Ferry, in all a force of 11,000 men, including the 39th, the 111th, and the 125th New York Infantry.]

The Burlew Opera House was like hundreds of others across the country when Vaudeville was in its heyday.

Once Vaudeville was no longer in fashion, many houses like this were torn down or converted into movie theaters. 

This photo however is not actually about the Burlew. It's an Ad for the Edgewood Spring Water Company. 

Many people think that commercial spring water is something new, but it's been around a long time.

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William Halsey Kinne (Democrat), member from Seneca county, was born at Romulus, NY, 22 Apr 1846. He was married and was a coal and lumber dealer, residing at Ovid, NY. His education was obtained at the Ovid Academy. He was a staunch Democrat and was elected to the Assembly In 1891 by 1,011 plurality over William Pallord, Republican, and the Prohibition nominee.

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http://books.google.com/books?id=YlExGEpXFUQC&dq=%22Halsey+Sandford%22+%22ovid%22&source=gbs_navlinks_s page 68.



Doctor Jared Sandford, late of Ovid, Seneca County, New York, was born in Southampton. Long Island, 19 Feb 1774. He went to Ovid, Seneca County, New York, from Southampton, in the year 1796; taught school a few years and practiced medicine. He studied medicine with his brother James, at Huntington, Long Island; was married to Sally Radley Halsey early in 1801, and died August'18, 1817, leaving the following surviving children: Halsey, Hannah Howell, Lewis Halsey, Edward, Helen, Emily, James, Sarah. His wife was daughter of the late Hon. Silas Halsey, who emigrated to Ovid, from Southampton, Long Island, in 1792. In 1805 he (Doctor Sandford) built the house, about one mile north of Lodi Village,

Gen. Halsey Sandford (eldest of Doctor Jared Sandford's children) was born 26 Oct 1801, in a log house little west of the present village of Lodi, then Ovid Township, in this (Seneca) County; his education being such as the common schools of the country at that day furnished; was reared on the farm in Lodi, until about 19 years of age; then taught school a short time, and served as clerk in store, first for General D. Jackson at Trumansburg, afterwards for the late General John DeMott at Lodi (then town of Ovid). In fall of 1821 he located in that part of the town of Reading, Steuben County, now Starkey, Yates County, entering the mercantile business, conducting the same successfully, in connection with an ashery and distillery, until the fall of 1830 ; the latter was burned in 1828, and not rebuilt. In fall of 1830 he sold out his mercantile business to Adna Treat. He was the first Town Clerk of Starkey after organization of Yates County; also Postmaster in said town until spring of 1831, when he resigned. In the old military days he was Colonel of the 10th Regiment of Cavalry of NY, later Brigadier-General of the 5th Brigade, and finally Major-General of the 3rd Division of same Corps. In spring of 1831 he removed to Lodi, place of his nativity, entered into partnership with the late General John De Mott in mercantile and produce business, which they conducted on a large scale until fall of 1838, when he (Sandford) retired from business. Was Supervisor of the town of Lodi in 1836, 1837, and 1838. In fall of 1838 he was elected Clerk of Seneca County, and held the office one term (three years). In fall of 1848 he moved to the beautifully located village of Ovid (where he now resides), and pursued his old business of merchandise, connected with produce, doing an extensive business until spring of 1861. Since residing in Ovid Village he has held the office of Postmaster ten years, Commissioner of Excise four years, and Superintendent of Poor three years.

On 1 May 1822, he married Fanny Maria Howell, of Warwick, Orange, NY, d/o Roger and Elizabeth Howell, who were natives of Southampton, Long Island. She (Fanny M.) was born 16 Jan 1801. They were married at her father's residence, and for their wedding tour, they came in a one-horse chaise, over the hills of the "Beech Woods," to their home at now Starkey, Yates County; the trip occupied six days. They celebrated their Golden Wedding on 1 May 1872.

Their children were Howell, Sarah, Helen, Emma, Jared, Lewis, Montgomery. Howell emigrated to Emmett, Calhoun, Michigan, in 1845,—his occupation a farmer, and died there, 12 Sep 1865. Sarah resides near this village with her second husband, Josiah B. Chapman. Helen married the late Rev. H. R. Dunham ; resided at Cortland, NY, where she died, 29 Jan 1853. Emma married Rev. A. L. Benton; they resided at Fredonia, NY. Jared resided at Mount Vernon, NY, and practiced law in the city of New York. Lewis died in infancy in Aug 1836. Montgomery resided at Geneva, NY, and was cashier of the Geneva National Bank.

http://www.osydistrict.org/Histories.html

Pocahontas Lodge No. 211, Seneca Falls, New York

At 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon of April 8, 1851 Masons from neighboring Lodges met in Seneca Falls to participate in the first installation of officers in the newly chartered Pocahontas Lodge. The Masons in Seneca Falls had been trying for years to have a new Charter granted, and this was the culmination of their efforts. Heretofore, men of that village were obliged to travel to other communities to join a Masonic Lodge. In fact, six of the 19 original members of the new Lodge were members of Seneca No. 113 in Waterloo, and six were members of St. Paul's No. 124 in Auburn. John Morse, of St. Paul's, was installed Master and Jacob H. Corl, of Seneca, Secretary.

History is sparse for the first 18 years, due to a disastrous fire on the night of January 16- 17, 1869, that totally destroyed the meeting rooms and all of the records and furnishings of the Lodge. Pocahontas met for the next 32 years in various rental halls until it was decided that they should have a home of their own. On June 15, 1901 the cornerstone was laid, and on December 10 of that year, the first communication was held in the brand new Temple. The brick building was located on Cayuga Street near the business district, and was an excellent example of classic Masonic Temple design, with all of the proper columns and fenestrations in place.

The Lodge prospered and grew until 1930, when a membership of 377 was reported, its zenith. Membership then started a decline, and only for a seven-year period during and after World War I1 were increases reported. After 80 years the State of New York bought the Temple, tore it down and covered over the spot with a new roadway. Again many records were lost. In 1983 Pocahontas Lodge built a new Temple, of basic, unadorned wood frame construction. On Mount Road (S.R. 414) between the villages of Seneca Falls and Waterloo, it has also become the home of the Seneca Lodge, Salem Town Chapter No. 173 RAM, and two associated OES Chapters.

For 150 years of its life the Pocahontas members ledger shows 1,234 members, I04 of whom served as Master, some for as long as four terms. Many locally prominent men have been members of the Lodge, but the most Masonically recognized is Harry G. Meacham, who was the DDGM for the 0-S-Y District for 1924-26. In 1926 he became the Grand Lecturer Emeritus. In May 1955 he was appointed to the Board of Custodians. He "Ceased Earthly Labor" on October 15, 1955. His writings on Masonic procedures and etiquette are well known in the Craft.

Hermon Abram Carmer

http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bowers/lane/lane6.txt

Children of SARAH GRISWOLD and ABRAM CARMER were:

i. MYRON ERNESTCARMER, b. 17 Sep 1854, Dryden; d. 6 Nov 1945.

ii. WILLIS GRISWOLD CARMER, b. 06 Nov 1856.

iii. HERMON ABRAM CARMER, b. 14 Apr 1858, Dryden; d. 9 Sep 1941; m. ELLA ROSA, 10 Oct 1886.

Mr. Carmer spent his early life in Dryden studying in the local schools, and later taking a preparatory course at Munro Institute at Elbridge. After teaching for three years, he entered the University of Michigan, graduating in 1883, and being admitted to the bar in that state the same year and the following year in New York state. He began his legal work in the law office of Duell and Benedict in Cortland, and during Cleveland's administration obtained a position in Washington. Coming here in 189, he started the practice of his chosen profession, and for twenty-four years was in partnership with the late Charles A. Hawley. For twelve years served as referee in bankruptcy for Seneca, Yates, and Wayne counties. For two years before his retirement in 1938, after forty six years of practice, Victor G. Mount was associated with Mr. Carmer, and took over his practice. Mr. Carmer received the degree of Bachelor of Laws from the University of Michigan and Master of Laws from the University of Washington, D.C. Active in community affairs, he was the president of the board of education when the new Mynderse Academy was constructed. He served faithfully and well for many years as an elder of the First Presbyterian Church. One of the oldest members of Pocahontas Lodge, No. 211, he affiliated here in 1892, and had been a Mason for nearly half a century.

He studied Law in the Albany and Ann Arbor Law Schools; 1886-1891, Govt. clerk in the Treasury Dept, Washington D.C.; 1891, member of Law firm of Hawley and Carmer, Seneca Falls; 1904, trustee of Elmira College; Master of Laws, Washington, DC; buried in Restvale cemetery.

iv. ADELINE CARMER, b. 18 Apr 1860; d. ca 1937.

v. JENNIE CARMER, b. 15 Jul 1863; d. 3 Nov 1919, Wellsville, NY.

vi. BERTHA C. CARMER, b. 03 Sep 1868; d. 3 Dec 1942, Lyons, NY.

vii. EDNA CARMER, b. 29 Sep 1870, Dryden Lake, NY; d. 9 Sep 1960, Gloversville NY.
http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com/Directory/1927.Bios.html
Clarence A. MacDonald, senior member of the firm of MacDonald Brothers, was born in Seneca Falls, 3 Apr 1856, a son of James H. and Ulyssa P. (Baker) MacDonald. He was educated at Rochester Free Academy and at the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, from which latter he graduated with the class of 1880 and the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then began to read law with Charles A. Hawley, of Seneca Falls, and having been admitted to the bar in January, 1884, established himself in the practice of his profession in his native town, in which he has continued since then with great success, being associated for many years with his younger brother, William S. MacDonald, under the name of MacDonald Brothers. He is a trustee and the attorney for the Seneca Falls Savings Bank and a member and Past Master of Pocahontas Lodge, No. 211, F&AM.

Clarence married, 21 Nov 1889, Agnes J. Davis, of Seneca Falls, d/o James and Jane (Poole)Davis, Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald are the parents of four children: 1) Stuart C., a graduate of the US Military Academy, West Point, New York class of 1915, stationed in 1926 in the Panama Canal Zone and holding the rank of major. 2 and 3. Lucy D. and Agnes, twins. 4) James H., in the US Marine Corps. The family residence is located at No. 167 Fall Street, Seneca Falls.


William S. MacDonald was born in Seneca Falls, Seneca, NY, 14 Nov 1861 a son of James H. and Ulyssa P. (Baker) MacDonald. He was educated at the Seneca Falls Academy and at the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, from which latter he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1882. He then took up the study of law in the offices of Judge P.H. Van Auken, of Seneca Falls, and was admitted to the bar in October, 1885. Since then he has been engaged in general law practice in Seneca Falls in association with his brother and has met with great success. He is a director of and the attorney for the Seneca Falls Trust Company, and at one time served a Deputy Attorney General of the State of New York during the administration of this office by Attorney-General Edward Richard O'Malley. Fraternal affairs have claimed much of his attention for many years and he is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Pocahontas Lodge, No. 211, F&AM, of which latter he is a Past Master. Mr. MacDonald is unmarried and makes his home with his brother and the latter's family at No. 167 Fall Street, Seneca Falls.
William Hudson Savage was born in Seneca Falls 17 Mar 1872, a son of Stephen H. and Elizabeth (Story) Savage. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, but came to Central New York as a young man and settled at Romulus, and later moved to the township of Seneca Falls, Seneca County, where he engaged in farming until the time of his death, 15 Sep 1915, at the age of 78. His mother was living at the homestead, aged 84 years.

William H. Savage was educated in the public schools of Seneca Falls, and then learned the trade of machinist with the Goulds Manufacturing Company of Seneca Falls, where he remained for four years. He then entered the employ of the Seneca Falls Manufacturing Company, with which concern he continued for the next twenty-seven years. Thirteen of these were spent as foreman, two as general foreman, and eventually the last year as superintendent. In 1922 he retired from his work in the shops of this company and on August 22, 1923, he was appointed acting postmaster of Seneca Falls, a position which he occupied until January 8, 1924, at which time he received his appointment as full-fledged postmaster from President Coolidge. He is also a member of Pocahontas Lodge, No. 211, F&AM; Salem Town Chapter, No. 173, Royal Arch Masons; and the Seneca Falls Citizens' Club. His religious affiliations are with the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Savage married, 26 Nov 1906 Lina Metcalf, of Seneca Falls, a d/o Augustus and Arvilla (Hood) Metcalf. The family residence is located at No. 36 Troy Street, Seneca Falls.


http://books.google.com/books?id=88LTAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA263&dq=%22Pocahontas+Lodge+211%22&lr=&cd=12#v=onepage&q=&f=false page 262.
Rensselaer Schuyler is the owner of one of the finest fruit farms in Seneca County. It is beautifully located on the Lake Road, town of Seneca Falls, and is well cultivated in every particular. Mr. Schuyler was born in New York City, 4 Mar 1821, and is the son of Peter and Elizabeth (Ware) Schuyler. The father was born in Belleville, NJ, and early in life began following the sea. He was also trained in military tactics, but, being in love with life on the water, he did not follow up his studies in that line. He entered the service as a sailor, and was promoted through the various stages until he became captain of a vessel, and when the British blockaded the port of Sandy Hook he ran the blockade and succeeded in reaching port.

While on land Captain Schuyler organized a company known in history as the Jersey Blues, and afterwards ran the blockade under cover of a severe thunderstorm in the night. Upon reaching the sea they entered the service of the Government as privateers in the War of 1812. The motto of the vessel was "United we stand, divided we fall." The father was an expert in the management of his vessel, and on one occasion, when running the blockade, he called to the captain of another vessel telling him that if he wanted to get through safely he had better shorten his sail.

That gentleman, thinking his knowledge of vessels was about as extensive as Captain Schuyler's, replied that he would run under first. Our hero did as he had instructed the other to do, and in consequence reached port in safety, while his comrade was never seen again.

Captain Schuyler made his home in New York City while following the sea. He traded for a time in the East Indies, and was also captain on a packet running to Liverpool. Previous to this time he had allowed his salary to accumulate, and instead of drawing it each month let it remain with his employers. They became bankrupted, however, and he lost all his savings. His last voyage was a trip to China, where he contracted yellow fever, which left him in a very feeble state. He returned home as soon as he was able, but it was not long before his death occurred, the result of pneumonia. This sad event took place when our subject was about six years of age.

The parental family included eight children, of whom Rensselaer, of this history, was the youngest but one. "Of this household only two are now living, the brother of our subject being James, who makes his home in Hollister, CA. Mrs. Schuyler departed this life the year before her husband.

On being doubly orphaned, our subject was adopted by a brother of his father, Aaron Schuyler, with whom he made his home for many years. He attended school in New York City and acquired a very fair education. In 1833, when he was in his twelfth year, his uncle came to Seneca County, and, purchasing land, gave his attention to farming. This industry was somewhat new to him, as all his life he had been a sea-coaster. Here Rensselaer also went to school winters and aided in the work on the farm during the summer months. He became a very fine penman, and when in school he was often petitioned by the teacher to give instruction in this study to the other pupils.

At the age of seventeen our subject apprenticed himself to Mr. Maurice to learn the trade of a carpenter and joiner. On this occasion he refused to be bound by any contract, as he told that gentleman if he did not use him well papers would not hold him, and if he did, he would stay with him even to the last hour. He remained in his employ two months over four years, the time which had been agreed upon, during which time he became an expert in the use of tools. He commenced working for others when nineteen years old, and very soon was placed in charge of over forty-two men. This was during the building of the bridge across Cayuga Lake for the New York Central Road.

In 1847 Mr. Schuyler and Miss Judith Norris, of the town of Seneca Falls, were united in marriage. She was born in England and was brought to America when a child by her parents. Two years after his marriage our subject went to California, the journey being undertaken in the brig "Mexican," which had once been captured by pirates. He was eight and a-half months making the journey around Cape Horn, and upon arriving in the Golden State began working in the mines. He was thus employed for a year and a-half, when he returned home by way of the Isthmus, being en route at this time only one mouth.

After his return to Seneca Falls, Mr. Schuyler established a grocery business in Seneca Falls, and for four years commanded a good trade. In 1856 he was appointed State Inspector of Government Works, holding that position during the enlargement of the Seneca & Erie Canal. He was the incumbent of this position about a year, after which he purchased his present home. Ever since boyhood he had been greatly interested in fruit-raising, and when he had property of his own determined to engage in this delightful business.

In 1892 our subject was elected to the office of Superintendent of the Poor, to serve for a term of three years. He had previously served as Overseer of the Poor in the town of Seneca Falls for the same length of time. While in the village of Seneca Falls he was a member of the Board of Trustees, and was also the successful candidate for the office of Excise Commissioner.

Mr. Schuyler cast his first Presidential vote for Henry Clay. He, however, changed his views about the time the war opened and ever since has been a stanch Democrat. He now has in his possession an old cane used by General Jackson, which was sent to him by his cousin, Schuyler Underbill, whose home was near the "Hermitage," the old Jackson residence. He also has a cane made from a part of the frigate "Constitution," with the name of all the Presidents down to Garfield carved upon it.

To Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler there were born three children. Robert A., who was born 3 Nov 1849, attended the academy at Seneca Falls, and upon completing his literary education took a business course in the Commercial College of Auburn. He is now Cashier for the New York Central, Lake Shore and two other corporations, with headquarters at Suspension Bridge. He has a daughter, Mary. Our subject's second child, Mary E., is now deceased. Judith Gertrude also attended the academy at Seneca Falls, and for a number of years followed teaching. Our subject is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, with which denomination his ancestors were identified for many generations. In 1852 Mr. Schuyler became a Mason, joining Pocahontas Lodge No. 211, in the village of Seneca Falls, and being one of the first to be initiated after the lodge was organized. He has filled nearly all the chairs in that particular lodge and bears the distinction of being its oldest member.



Junius Lodge No. 291, Junius / Waterloo, New York

Junius Lodge No. 291 of Waterloo, NY, received its set of jewels in 1819 from silversmith Caleb Fairchild (ca 1795-1870; Master of Seneca Lodge No. 113, 1846-51 ).



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