updated 08/12/2013
updated 08/12/2013
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Royal Arch Masons Grand
Chapter of the State of Iowa
Chapter #30 Markwell
Lansing & Waukon, Allamakee Co. Iowa
The original charter was granted on June 14, 1866.
On May 6, 1882 Markwell asked to move to Waukon, Makee twp. Dispensation was granted and the chapter moved to Waukon.
No. of listed as members yr. ending Sept. 1882: 20
No. listed as members yr. ending Oct. 1890: 26
| NAME | NOTES |
| Armstrong, Levi | Treasurer-90 |
| Baker, J.B. | listed as member -82 |
| Bearce, L.M. | Principle Sojourner -90 |
| Beesford, W.H. | Grand Master Second Vail -82 |
| Bently, H.J. | Grand Master First Vail -90 |
| Boomer, J.H. | Royal Arch Captain -90 |
| Conner, A.B. | listed as member -90 |
| Eddy, J.N. | listed as member -90 |
| Erickson, James | Scribe -82/ listed as member -90 |
| Fleming, T.E. | listed as member -90 |
| Goibbs, E.B. | Grand Master Second Vail -90 |
| Gilbert, Gilbert | *dimitted -82 (also listed as Gustav Gilbert) |
| Goodykoontz, F.W. | listed as member -82 |
| Granger, C.T. | listed as member -82,90 |
| Greer, E.A. | listed as member -90 |
| Hankey, Wm. | listed as member -82 |
| Hazleton, F.H. | Treasurer -82 |
| Hemenway, H.H. | High Priest -80,82 |
| Hersey, L.W. | King -90 |
| Irvin, L.W. | listed as member -90 |
| Kinne, S.H. | King -82 |
| Leithold, C.A. | listed as member -90 |
| Manning, G.R. | listed as member -90 |
| Medary, T.C. | Grand Master Third Vail -90 |
| Mauch, G.J. | listed as member -90 |
| Nelson, O.M. | listed as member -90 |
| Pollard, John | listed as member -82,90 |
| Pratt, J.W. | Grand Master Third Vail -82/ listed as member -90 |
| Purdy, E.D. | Secretary -78,80,82,90 |
| Purdy, Geo. D. | listed as member -82 |
| Ranney, W.W. | *dimitted -82 |
| Reed, D.W. | listed as member -82/ High Priest & attended Grand Chapter of the State of Iowa -90 |
| Robbins, A.E. | listed as member -82/ Scribe -90 |
| Ruth, James | Sentinel -82 |
| Shriber, L.M. | Grand Master Third Vail -82 |
| Smith, S.O. | *dimitted -82 |
| Stewart, A.G. | Chaplain/Captain of the Host -90 |
| Stilwell, C.S. | listed as member -90 |
| Stilwell, H.H. | listed as member -82/ Sentinel -90 |
| Taylor, J.I. | *dimitted -82 |
| Thompson, J.C. | *dimitted -82 |
| Thomas, J.W. | Chaplain/Captain of the Host -82 |
| Woodruff, C.H. | listed as member -82 |
*dimitted = left the lodge to join another or became non-affiliated
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)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. Original Edition.
Compilers Notes: Only names appearing in the sourced books are on this list, it is very likely does not represent all men affiliated with the Royal Arch Masons in Allamakee co. for these years. Markwell #30 did not ‘report in’ or send 'returns' each year.
Extracted by Sharyl Ferrall ©2003 (The entire state-wide database is in the USGenWeb Iowa Archives)
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1914 - Unity Chapter No
62 R.A.M.
Postville
On Friday evening last Bro. Wilbraham of Cresco came to Postville and accompanied a number of the local Chapter brethren to Elgin, where he as a representative of the supreme body of that order completed the formalities whereby the charter of Unity Chapter No. 62, R.A.M., was transferred to Postville. The time of holding the regular meetings here has not yet been decided upon, but probably will be at the meeting to be held here on Tuesday evening, Oct. 6th. The following officers will preside until the regular annual election:
| High Priest, A. C. Webster King, A. S. Burdick Scribe, F. H. Luhman Secretary, R. W. Tuller Treasurer, L. S. McEwen C. of H., A. L. Peterson |
~Postville Review, Fri., Sept. 11, 1914
~contributed by Reid R. Johnson
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1915 - Unity Chapter No
62 R.A.M.
Postville
| Officers: High Priest, A. C. Webster |
~Postville Review, Fri., Jan. 29, 1915
~contributed by Reid R. Johnson
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1920 - Unity Chapter No
62 R.A.M.
Postville
At its regular meeting last Thursday evening the Royal Arch Masons elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
| High Priest, Dr. O. A. Kinzel King, Rudolph Hein Scribe, Carl C. Sander Captain of the Host, H. H. Douglass Principal Sojourner, F. H. Luhman Royal Arch Captain, Gilbert Sanders 1st Vale, John Palas 2nd Vale, Peter Caldow 3rd Vale, Dr. R. F. Topliff Tyler, Geo. Kohlmann Secretary, A. C. Webster Treasurer, A. L. Peterson |
~Postville Herald, Fri., December 12, 1919
~contributed by Reid R. Johnson
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1923 - Unity Chapter No
62 R.A.M.
Postville
| Officers: High Priest - E. E. McMartin |
~Postville Herald, Fri., Thur., Jan. 18, 1923
~contributed by Reid R. Johnson
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1925 - Unity Chapter No
62 R.A.M.
Postville
The following officers of Unity Chapter No. 62, R.A.M., will be installed at the regular meeting tonight.
| High Priest, Wm. G. Bulman King, Fred J. Miller Scribe, R. M. Hecker Treasurer, A. L. Peterson Secretary, A. C. Webster Capt. of Host, Henry Miller Prin. Sojourner, E. E. McMartin R.A. Captain, R. C. Huebner First Vail, J. P. Ellis Second Vail, John F. Palas Third Vail, Keith Gray Chaplain, Bert McMartin Tyler, Chas. Krumm |
~Postville Herald, Thur., Jan. 15, 1925
~contributed by Reid R. Johnson
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1926 - Unity Chapter No
62 R.A.M.
Postville
| Officers: High Priest - R.F. Topliff |
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1928 - Unity Chapter No
62 R.A.M.
Postville
| Officers: High Priest - R.C. Huebner |
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