Tama Co. Chapter
Royal Arch Masons 1878-1890

Chapter #54 Doric - Tama City, Tama Co.

Charter granted 10/17/1870. No. of members yr. ending Sept. 1882: 58
No member report given for 1890 & the Chapter did not pay any dues to Chapter for 1889-1890.
NAMEMISC NOTES/ SEE KEY BELOW
Applegate, DD m-82
Appleton, R.W. Ex-78/m-82
Austin, R.E. m-82
Black, William H. Ex-78/m-82
Blair, G.P. m-82
Blair, George W. S-78
Blinn, L.B. m-82
Blodgett, A.J. m-82
Bowdle, J.A. Su Di-82
Bracken, J.L. m-82
Bradley, Stephen Ex-80/m-82
Bressler, D.W. Sc-82
Brice, Thomas Ex-78
Burge, James M. Su-78/reinstated-81/GMTV-82
Butler, P. m-82
Carmichael, H.F. RAC-82
Carmichael, L. m-82
Cart, S.M. Ad-82
Cleugh, G.H. Di-78
Crenshaw, B.F. m-82
Cronk, J.G. m-82
Cummings, Wm. GMSV-82
Day, Horace m-82
DeWitt, E. Su-80
Fife, Jno. m-82
Flint, C.A. Ex-78/m-82
Forker, Daniel m-82
Forker, Turner Ex-78/m-82
Free, A.J. m-82
Gault, B.F. Ex-81/m-82
Gilbert, W.H. GMFV-82
Glidden, D.S. Di-81
Goble, C.E. Ex-81/m-82
Goodell, G.V. m-82
Griffiths, E.M. m-82
Guernsey, A.W. HP;GCh HP-78/m-82
Harmon, E. m-82
Hartsell, Willis m-82
Hegardt, J.T. m-82
Hollen, J.H. m-82
Hollen, W.T. S Se-82
Homan, C. Di-81
Landi, J.D. CH-82
Lanson, Ishmael Ex-80
Larsen, J. m-82
Lefi, Max m-82
Leland, S.C. reinstated-81/m-82
Louthan, Bruce Di-80
Maxwell, G.E. Di-80
McAnulty, M. T-82
McClary, G.W. Di-78
McKenzie, W.L. m-82
McNulty, H. Ex-80
Merchant, Lewis Ex-78/Di Su-82
Mills, O.H. HP K-82
Morrison, James Di-78
Nelson, L.B. Su Di-82
Parker, W.P. Di-78
Ralphs, Chris. Ex-80/m-82 (Rolphs)
Samuels, David Di-78
Smith. J.H. Di-78
Smith, J.R. m-82
Smith, N.R. Ex-80
Smith, W.R. m-82
Soleman, H.S. Ex-81/m-82
Springer,J.N. m-82
Sterritt, A.H. m-82
Stevens, C.J. m-82
Sweat, G.W. m-82
Sweat, T.J. m-82
Terry, C.D. HP-80 82
Thompson, Jas.Jr. m-82
Thompson, A.S Di-78
Turner, H.S. m-82
VanDyke, O. m-82
Walgemutm, J.B. S-82
Ward, J.F. m-82
Warren, G.H. Di-80
Wheaton, A.J. Di-80
Willett, J. W. PS-82
Wolgemuth, J.B. Ad-80


C - Chaplain GT - Grand Treasurer
CH - Chaplain of the Host or Captain of the Host H - Herald
Co - Conductor HP - High Priest
DGHP - Deputy Grand High Priest K - King
G - Guard m - appears on the member rolls for indicated year
GC - Grand Chaplain Mc - Master of Ceremonies
GCH - Grand Chaplain of the Host OHP - Grand Council of the Order of High Priesthood for State of Iowa
GCh - Grand Chapter of the State of Iowa Pr - President
GG - Grand Guard PS - Principle Sojourner
GHP - Grand High Priest R - Recorder
GK - Grand King RAC - Royal Arch Captain
GMFV - Grand Master First Vail RSMD - received Royal & Select Masters degree in the indicated year
GMSV - Grand Master Second Vail S - Secretary
GMTV - Grand Master Third Vail Sc - Scribe
GPS - Grand Principle Sojourner Se - Sentinel
GRAC - Grand Royal Arch Captain Ss - Steward & Sentinel
GS - Grand Secretary T - Treasurer
GSc - Grand Scribe Vp - Vice president


Key to actions:
Ad - admitted
D - died
Di - dimitted (left the lodge to join another or became non-affiliated)
Dr - dropped (dismissed)
Ex - exalted (raised to a higher degree)
Exp - expelled
Su - suspended (possibly for non-payment of dues or unmasonic-like conduct)


Key to years:
78 - 1878 annual report (10/1/1877-9/30/1878)
79 - 1879 annual report (10/1/1878-9/30/1879)
80 - 1880 annual report (10/1/1879-9/30/1880)
81 - 1881 annual report (10/1/1880-9/30/1881)
82 - 1882 annual report (10/1/1881-9/30/1882)
90 - 1890 annual report (10/1/1889-9/30/1890)


Key to notes in parenthesis:
- (name) a name in parenthesis is another spelling for the same
person found in the books. I probably didn't catch them all but
these are the ones I am very sure of. In many cases the surname
was spelled differently within the same reporting period and
sometimes on the same page.
- (memorial pic bio obit) the books contain one or more of these
additional items for the person indicated.


Sources:
1. "Transactions of the Grand Chapter of the State of Iowa, for the Years 1878 to 1882, Inclusive", Vol. IV, Original
Edition; Muscatine, Iowa - published by order of the Grand Chapter, 1883.

2. "Transactions of the Grand Chapter of the State of Iowa, at its Thirty-Seventh Grand Annual Convocation",
Convened at Cedar Rapids, Thursday October 9th, A.D. 1890, Original Edition; Des Moines - published by order of the Grand Chapter, 1890.

Disclaimer: - researchers should always consult original records for additional information or to verify the
information. I've made every attempt to transcribe accurately, but there may be errors.

Credit - compiled from original sources by Sharyl Ferrall for the IAGenWeb project
copyright 2003 Sharyl Ferrall