Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 1)
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 2)
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 3)
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Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.F. Foster
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Physician
4. How old are you? .......... 41 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, G.F.Foster
Attest,....CH Lyman ......Examining Committee
Dated,Sept 16, 1891.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.F. Galvan [Galpin]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, C.F. Galpin
Attest,....CH Lyman ......Examining Committee
Dated,Sept 16, 1891.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank Swartwood
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 34 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Frank Swartwood
Attest,....CH Lyman......Examining Committee
Dated,Sept 16, 1891.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.F. Foster
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Physician
4. How old are you? .......... 41 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, G.F.Foster
Attest,....CH Lyman ......Examining Committee
Dated,Sept 16, 1891.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.F. Galvan [Galpin]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, C.F. Galpin
Attest,....CH Lyman ......Examining Committee
Dated,Sept 16, 1891.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank Swartwood
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 34 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Frank Swartwood
Attest,....CH Lyman......Examining Committee
Dated,Sept 16, 1891.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 4)
Description
[page 4]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Joseph Walker
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Joseph Walker
Attest,....CH Lyman, Ex Com ......Examining Committee
Dated,Sept 16, 1891.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.B. Weiant
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Township
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, R.B. Weiant
Attest,....[illegible] ......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 1 [illegible] 1891.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.L. Trout
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 29
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, E.L. Trout
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated, Oct [illegible], 1892.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Joseph Walker
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Joseph Walker
Attest,....CH Lyman, Ex Com ......Examining Committee
Dated,Sept 16, 1891.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.B. Weiant
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Township
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, R.B. Weiant
Attest,....[illegible] ......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 1 [illegible] 1891.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.L. Trout
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 29
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, E.L. Trout
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated, Oct [illegible], 1892.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 5)
Description
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Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.B. Blayney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 62
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, W.B. Blayney
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated, nov 21st, 1891.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.C. Waldron
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, E.C. Waldron
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 1, 1892.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.B. Dwinnell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 23 years of age
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ Ans no Sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Ans yes Sir
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Ans yes Sir
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Ans yes Sir
Signature of Petitioner, W.B. Dwinnell
Attest,....A.C. Williamson ......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 6th 1892.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.B. Blayney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 62
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, W.B. Blayney
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated, nov 21st, 1891.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.C. Waldron
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, E.C. Waldron
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 1, 1892.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.B. Dwinnell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 23 years of age
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ Ans no Sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Ans yes Sir
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Ans yes Sir
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Ans yes Sir
Signature of Petitioner, W.B. Dwinnell
Attest,....A.C. Williamson ......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 6th 1892.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 6)
Description
[page 6]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wm Mantor
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Central
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 28 years of age
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes Sir
Signature of Petitioner, Wm Mantor
Attest,....A.C. Williamson ......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 20th 1892.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.E. Waldron
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Centre
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 28 years old
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no Sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes "
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes "
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ I am
Signature of Petitioner, F.E. Waldron
Attest,....A.C. Williamson ......Examining Committee
Dated, March 26th 1892.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... O.S. Wilcox
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 34 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ I do
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, O.S. Wilcox
Attest,....F.P. McVey ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 21 1892.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wm Mantor
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Central
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 28 years of age
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes Sir
Signature of Petitioner, Wm Mantor
Attest,....A.C. Williamson ......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 20th 1892.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.E. Waldron
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Centre
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 28 years old
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no Sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes "
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes "
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ I am
Signature of Petitioner, F.E. Waldron
Attest,....A.C. Williamson ......Examining Committee
Dated, March 26th 1892.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... O.S. Wilcox
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 34 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ I do
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, O.S. Wilcox
Attest,....F.P. McVey ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 21 1892.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 7)
Description
[page 7]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Geo Sander [Saunders]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 28 years old
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Geo Saunders
Attest,....E.C. Waldron ......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 25th 1893.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Jonas Lee
2. Where do you reside? ......... Potter [Porter] O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 28 Yr old
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Jonas Lee
Attest,....E.C. Waldron ......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 23rd 1893.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.C. Matthews
2. Where do you reside? ......... Potter [Porter] O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 yr old
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.C. Matthews
Attest,....E.C. Waldron ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 16th 1893.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Geo Sander [Saunders]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 28 years old
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Geo Saunders
Attest,....E.C. Waldron ......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 25th 1893.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Jonas Lee
2. Where do you reside? ......... Potter [Porter] O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 28 Yr old
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Jonas Lee
Attest,....E.C. Waldron ......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 23rd 1893.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.C. Matthews
2. Where do you reside? ......... Potter [Porter] O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 yr old
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.C. Matthews
Attest,....E.C. Waldron ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 16th 1893.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 8)
Description
[page 8]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.S. Cook
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Ct.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ I do
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ I am
Signature of Petitioner, W.S. Cook
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 14th 1894.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A. Manter
2. Where do you reside? ......... Berkshire P.O.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 25 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Adolphus Mantor
Attest,....E.C. Waldron ......Examining Committee
Dated, Sep 8th 1894.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.W. Clark
2. Where do you reside? ......... Berkshire
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 29 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.W. Cark [Clark]
Attest,....E.C. Waldron ......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 15th 1894.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.S. Cook
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Ct.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ I do
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ I am
Signature of Petitioner, W.S. Cook
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 14th 1894.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A. Manter
2. Where do you reside? ......... Berkshire P.O.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 25 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Adolphus Mantor
Attest,....E.C. Waldron ......Examining Committee
Dated, Sep 8th 1894.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.W. Clark
2. Where do you reside? ......... Berkshire
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 29 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.W. Cark [Clark]
Attest,....E.C. Waldron ......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 15th 1894.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 9)
Description
[page 9]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Alferd [Alfred] Clark
2. Where do you reside? ......... Stantontown
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes sir
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes sir
Signature of Petitioner, Alferd Clark
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Sep 29th 1894.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Robert Blackelge
2. Where do you reside? ......... Poter [Porter] Township
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 44 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Robert Blackledge
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 1st 1894.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.E. Barton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilbourne
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes sir
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes sir
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes sir
Signature of Petitioner, J.E. Bartun
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 2d 1895.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Alferd [Alfred] Clark
2. Where do you reside? ......... Stantontown
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes sir
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes sir
Signature of Petitioner, Alferd Clark
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Sep 29th 1894.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Robert Blackelge
2. Where do you reside? ......... Poter [Porter] Township
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 44 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Robert Blackledge
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 1st 1894.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.E. Barton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilbourne
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes sir
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes sir
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes sir
Signature of Petitioner, J.E. Bartun
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 2d 1895.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 10)
Description
[page 10]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.A. Vansicle
2. Where do you reside? ......... Berkshire
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 34
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.A. Van Sickle
Attest,....[illegible] Waldron W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, 25th May 1895.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.D. Lott
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 44
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes sir
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes sir
Signature of Petitioner, A.D. Lott
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 24th 1895.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J. Patrick
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 29
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, John Patrick
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 24th 1895.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.A. Vansicle
2. Where do you reside? ......... Berkshire
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 34
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.A. Van Sickle
Attest,....[illegible] Waldron W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, 25th May 1895.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.D. Lott
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 44
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes sir
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes sir
Signature of Petitioner, A.D. Lott
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 24th 1895.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J. Patrick
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 29
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no sir
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, John Patrick
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 24th 1895.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 11)
Description
[page 11]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.C. Blayney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Township
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 39 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.C. Blayney
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, October 19th 1895.
________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.A.H. Drake
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Cen
3. What is your occupation? ........ Mecannic
4. How old are you? .......... 60 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.A.H. Drake
Attest,....R.B. Weiant W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 1st 1895.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank L. Johnson
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 29 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank L. Johnson
Attest,....E.C. Waldron F.P. McVey ......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 12th 1896.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.C. Blayney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Township
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 39 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.C. Blayney
Attest,....W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, October 19th 1895.
________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.A.H. Drake
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Cen
3. What is your occupation? ........ Mecannic
4. How old are you? .......... 60 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.A.H. Drake
Attest,....R.B. Weiant W.B. Dwinnell ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 1st 1895.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank L. Johnson
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 29 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank L. Johnson
Attest,....E.C. Waldron F.P. McVey ......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 12th 1896.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 12)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wm H Foresythe
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilbourne P.O.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 54 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, William H Forsyth
Attest,....E.C. Waldron F.P. McVey......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 25th 1896.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W M Lott
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilbourne
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 39 yrs
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wm Lott
Attest,....E.C. Waldron F.P. Mcvey ......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 1st 1896.
______________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Aaronn Webb
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Ct
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 39 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Aaron Webb
Attest,....F.P. McVey W.B. Dwinnell.....Examining Committee
Dated, February 8th 1896.
1. What is your name? ......... Wm H Foresythe
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilbourne P.O.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 54 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, William H Forsyth
Attest,....E.C. Waldron F.P. McVey......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 25th 1896.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W M Lott
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilbourne
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 39 yrs
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wm Lott
Attest,....E.C. Waldron F.P. Mcvey ......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 1st 1896.
______________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Aaronn Webb
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Ct
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 39 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Aaron Webb
Attest,....F.P. McVey W.B. Dwinnell.....Examining Committee
Dated, February 8th 1896.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 13)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.A. Pitman
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... Age 31 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . I am
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ I do
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ I am
Signature of Petitioner, W.A. Pitman
Attest,....B.F. Chandler ......Examining Committee
Harvey Hupp
Dated, March 28th 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Oswell S. Foster
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... age is 26 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Oswell S. Foster
Attest,....B.F. Chandler ......Examining Committee
F.P. McVey
Dated, June 14th 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wilson A. Forsythe
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... My age 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wilson A. Forsyth
Attest,....B.F. Chandler ......Examining Committee
F.P. McVey
Dated, June 14 1896.
1. What is your name? ......... W.A. Pitman
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... Age 31 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . I am
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ I do
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ I am
Signature of Petitioner, W.A. Pitman
Attest,....B.F. Chandler ......Examining Committee
Harvey Hupp
Dated, March 28th 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Oswell S. Foster
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... age is 26 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Oswell S. Foster
Attest,....B.F. Chandler ......Examining Committee
F.P. McVey
Dated, June 14th 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wilson A. Forsythe
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... My age 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wilson A. Forsyth
Attest,....B.F. Chandler ......Examining Committee
F.P. McVey
Dated, June 14 1896.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 14)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... M. Rider
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... Forty four
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, M. Rider
Attest,....A.C. Williamson ......Examining Committee
F.P. McVey
Dated, June 20th 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.H. Benedict
2. Where do you reside? ......... Stantontown
3. What is your occupation? ........ School Teaching
4. How old are you? .......... Twenty Two
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, P.H. Benedict
Attest,....B.F. Chandler ......Examining Committee
Dated, nov 28 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.E. Davy
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Tow
3. What is your occupation? ........ Saw milling
4. How old are you? .......... Age 34
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.E. Davy
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 26 1896.
1. What is your name? ......... M. Rider
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... Forty four
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, M. Rider
Attest,....A.C. Williamson ......Examining Committee
F.P. McVey
Dated, June 20th 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.H. Benedict
2. Where do you reside? ......... Stantontown
3. What is your occupation? ........ School Teaching
4. How old are you? .......... Twenty Two
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, P.H. Benedict
Attest,....B.F. Chandler ......Examining Committee
Dated, nov 28 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.E. Davy
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Tow
3. What is your occupation? ........ Saw milling
4. How old are you? .......... Age 34
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.E. Davy
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 26 1896.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 15)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.F. Parthemore
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Tows.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... Age 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.F. Parthemore
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 26 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wm. Webb
2. Where do you reside? ......... Hilliar
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... Age 35
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wm. Webb
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 26, 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Joseph Hopkins
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Tows.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... Age 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Joseph Hopkins
Attest,....R.B. Weiant......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan. 2 1897.
1. What is your name? ......... J.F. Parthemore
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Tows.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... Age 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.F. Parthemore
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 26 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wm. Webb
2. Where do you reside? ......... Hilliar
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... Age 35
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wm. Webb
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 26, 1896.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Joseph Hopkins
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Tows.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... Age 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Joseph Hopkins
Attest,....R.B. Weiant......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan. 2 1897.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 16)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.M. Benton
Porter Tow
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston ^Centre
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... Age 40
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ed M. Benton
Attest,....R.B. Weiant......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 20th 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.B. Potts
2. Where do you reside? ......... Cingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Carpenter
4. How old are you? .......... 40
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.B. Potts
Attest,....R.B. Weiant......Examining Committee
Dated, March, 10th 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.A. Addams
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Tows.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Sawmilling
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.A. Adams
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, April 24 1897.
1. What is your name? ......... E.M. Benton
Porter Tow
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston ^Centre
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... Age 40
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ed M. Benton
Attest,....R.B. Weiant......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 20th 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.B. Potts
2. Where do you reside? ......... Cingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Carpenter
4. How old are you? .......... 40
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.B. Potts
Attest,....R.B. Weiant......Examining Committee
Dated, March, 10th 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.A. Addams
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Tows.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Sawmilling
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.A. Adams
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, April 24 1897.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 17)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Montie E. Sheets
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilbourn
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Montie E Sheets
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, June 26th 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.E. Davy
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Saw milling
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.E. Davy
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 21st, 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.F. Bennett
2. Where do you reside? ......... Peerless
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, R.F. Bennett
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 9th, 1897.
1. What is your name? ......... Montie E. Sheets
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilbourn
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Montie E Sheets
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, June 26th 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.E. Davy
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Saw milling
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.E. Davy
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 21st, 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.F. Bennett
2. Where do you reside? ......... Peerless
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, R.F. Bennett
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 9th, 1897.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 18)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... James Meeker
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, James Meeker
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 9th 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Bert Roberts
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Bert Roberts
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 4th 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? ......... Jonas R. Kave
3. What is your occupation? ........ Kilbourne
4. How old are you? .......... Farming. Age 29 yrs
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Jonas R. Kave
Attest,....Wm Mantor ......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
1. What is your name? ......... James Meeker
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, James Meeker
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 9th 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Bert Roberts
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Bert Roberts
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 4th 1897.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? ......... Jonas R. Kave
3. What is your occupation? ........ Kilbourne
4. How old are you? .......... Farming. Age 29 yrs
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Jonas R. Kave
Attest,....Wm Mantor ......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 19)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... William F. Potts
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center. Ohio.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Jeweler
4. How old are you? .......... 27. (Twenty Seven)
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no.
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes.
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes.
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes.
Signature of Petitioner, W.F. Potts
Attest,....Wm. Mantor ......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank A. Strakney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilbourne P.O.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Physician
4. How old are you? .......... 48 yrs
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ I do
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ I am [crossed out]yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank A. Strakney
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated, May 14, 1898.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Fred R. Keller
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 37
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Fred R. Keller
Attest,....Wm. Mantor ......Examining Committee
Dated,.................18....
1. What is your name? ......... William F. Potts
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center. Ohio.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Jeweler
4. How old are you? .......... 27. (Twenty Seven)
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no.
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes.
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes.
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes.
Signature of Petitioner, W.F. Potts
Attest,....Wm. Mantor ......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank A. Strakney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilbourne P.O.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Physician
4. How old are you? .......... 48 yrs
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ I do
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ I am [crossed out]yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank A. Strakney
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated, May 14, 1898.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Fred R. Keller
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 37
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Fred R. Keller
Attest,....Wm. Mantor ......Examining Committee
Dated,.................18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 20)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Chas E. Stith
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ day Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 30 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charley E. Stith
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 16th 1898. O.S. Foster
________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.L. Parthemore
2. Where do you reside? ......... Maringo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 37 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.L. Parthemore
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
B A H Drake
Dated, Oct 1st 1898.
__________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... George Webb
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerburg
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 35 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, George Webb
Attest,....B.F. Chandler W.A. Forsythe......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 8th 1898.
1. What is your name? ......... Chas E. Stith
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ day Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 30 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charley E. Stith
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 16th 1898. O.S. Foster
________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.L. Parthemore
2. Where do you reside? ......... Maringo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 37 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.L. Parthemore
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
B A H Drake
Dated, Oct 1st 1898.
__________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... George Webb
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerburg
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 35 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, George Webb
Attest,....B.F. Chandler W.A. Forsythe......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 8th 1898.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 21)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Chas Utley
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center. O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 30 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Chas Utley
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Harvey Hupp
Dated, Nov 12th 1898.
___________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank H. Rowe
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerberg [Centerburg]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 36 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank Rome
Attest,....B.F. Chandler R. Blackledge......Examining Committee
Dated, ...............18....
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Lewis Downs
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerberg,[Centerburg] O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farm Laboring
4. How old are you? .......... 33 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Louis Downs
Attest,....B.F. Chandler Robert Blackledge......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
1. What is your name? ......... Chas Utley
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center. O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 30 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Chas Utley
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Harvey Hupp
Dated, Nov 12th 1898.
___________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank H. Rowe
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerberg [Centerburg]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 36 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank Rome
Attest,....B.F. Chandler R. Blackledge......Examining Committee
Dated, ...............18....
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Lewis Downs
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerberg,[Centerburg] O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farm Laboring
4. How old are you? .......... 33 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Louis Downs
Attest,....B.F. Chandler Robert Blackledge......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 22)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.C. Vancickle [VanSickle]
2. Where do you reside? ......... East Liberty
3. What is your occupation? ........ Merchant
4. How old are you? .......... 48 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.C. VanSickle
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
F. Parthemore
Dated,
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wm. J. Blackledge
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilborn [Kilbourne]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wm. J. Blackledge
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
F. Parthemore
Dated, June 17th 1899.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... John Lane
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 62
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, John Lane
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, July 8 1899.
1. What is your name? ......... J.C. Vancickle [VanSickle]
2. Where do you reside? ......... East Liberty
3. What is your occupation? ........ Merchant
4. How old are you? .......... 48 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.C. VanSickle
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
F. Parthemore
Dated,
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wm. J. Blackledge
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilborn [Kilbourne]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wm. J. Blackledge
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
F. Parthemore
Dated, June 17th 1899.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... John Lane
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 62
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, John Lane
Attest,....R.B. Weiant ......Examining Committee
Dated, July 8 1899.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 23)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Chas L Swick
2. Where do you reside? ......... Pearless
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 24 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charles L. Swick
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 29 1899.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.H. Overton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Pearless
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teamster
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.H. Overton
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,...............18.....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Thomas Wigdon [Wigton]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Mecanic
4. How old are you? .......... 45 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Thomas I. Wigton
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated..............18....
1. What is your name? ......... Chas L Swick
2. Where do you reside? ......... Pearless
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 24 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charles L. Swick
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 29 1899.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.H. Overton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Pearless
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teamster
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.H. Overton
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,...............18.....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Thomas Wigdon [Wigton]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Center
3. What is your occupation? ........ Mecanic
4. How old are you? .......... 45 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Thomas I. Wigton
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated..............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 24)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... John L. Main
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilborn [Kilbourne]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 41 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, John L. Main
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
BAH drake
Dated, May 28 1900.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.B. Pumphrey
2. Where do you reside? ......... Fargo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 26 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.B. Pumphrey
Attest,...B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
J.F. Parthemore
Dated, Oct 13th 1900
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... William Vining
2. Where do you reside? ......... Fargo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 34 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, William Vining
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
F. Parthemore
Dated, Oct 27 1900
1. What is your name? ......... John L. Main
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilborn [Kilbourne]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 41 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, John L. Main
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
BAH drake
Dated, May 28 1900.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.B. Pumphrey
2. Where do you reside? ......... Fargo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 26 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.B. Pumphrey
Attest,...B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
J.F. Parthemore
Dated, Oct 13th 1900
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... William Vining
2. Where do you reside? ......... Fargo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 34 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, William Vining
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
F. Parthemore
Dated, Oct 27 1900
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 25)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.L. Hutchisson
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilborn [Kilbourne]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 38 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.L. Hutchisson
Attest,....B.F. Chandler T.I. Wigton......Examining Committee
Dated, July 27 1901.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Miles Browning
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 36 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Miles Browning
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,...............18....
__________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank Carns
2. Where do you reside? ......... East Liberty
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.H. Carnes
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
1. What is your name? ......... C.L. Hutchisson
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilborn [Kilbourne]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 38 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.L. Hutchisson
Attest,....B.F. Chandler T.I. Wigton......Examining Committee
Dated, July 27 1901.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Miles Browning
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 36 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Miles Browning
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,...............18....
__________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank Carns
2. Where do you reside? ......... East Liberty
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.H. Carnes
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 26)
Description
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.B. McCay
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.B. McCay
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Clement L. Blane [Blain]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 39 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . as far as I know
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Clement L. Blain
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, March 8th 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Lester Cook
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ I do
Signature of Petitioner, Lester Cook
Attest,.... .....Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
1. What is your name? ......... F.B. McCay
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.B. McCay
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Clement L. Blane [Blain]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 39 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . as far as I know
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Clement L. Blain
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, March 8th 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Lester Cook
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ I do
Signature of Petitioner, Lester Cook
Attest,.... .....Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 27)
Description
[page 27]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.J. Vining
2. Where do you reside? ......... Fargo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 42 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.J. Vining
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 17th 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... O.W. Whitney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, O.W. Whitney
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 7th 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.E. Steward
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 39 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.E. Steward
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28 1902.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.J. Vining
2. Where do you reside? ......... Fargo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 42 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.J. Vining
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 17th 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... O.W. Whitney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, O.W. Whitney
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 7th 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.E. Steward
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 39 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.E. Steward
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28 1902.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 28)
Description
[page 28]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.W. Westbrook
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 28 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.W. Westbrook
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.D. Phillipps
2. Where do you reside? ......... Pagetown
3. What is your occupation? ........ Merchant
4. How old are you? .......... 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.D. Phillips
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... L.E. Smith
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 49 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, L.E. Smith
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28, 1902.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.W. Westbrook
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 28 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.W. Westbrook
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.D. Phillipps
2. Where do you reside? ......... Pagetown
3. What is your occupation? ........ Merchant
4. How old are you? .......... 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.D. Phillips
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... L.E. Smith
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 49 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, L.E. Smith
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28, 1902.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 29)
Description
[page 29]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Dart L. Chase
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Livery
4. How old are you? .......... 24
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Dart L. Chase
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Charley Potts
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Drayman
4. How old are you? .......... 40
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charley Potts
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Robr W. Whitney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Clinton T.P./Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 57
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, R.W. Whitney
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 11 1902.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Dart L. Chase
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Livery
4. How old are you? .......... 24
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Dart L. Chase
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Charley Potts
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Drayman
4. How old are you? .......... 40
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charley Potts
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 28 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Robr W. Whitney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Clinton T.P./Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 57
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, R.W. Whitney
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 11 1902.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 30)
Description
[page 30]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Edwin Saunders
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 42 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Edwin Saunders
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... D. E. Bennett
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Blacksmith
4. How old are you? .......... 23 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, D.E. Bennett
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.W. Morehouse
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Merchant
4. How old are you? .......... 57
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.W. Morehouse
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,............18....
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Edwin Saunders
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 42 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Edwin Saunders
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... D. E. Bennett
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Blacksmith
4. How old are you? .......... 23 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, D.E. Bennett
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.W. Morehouse
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Merchant
4. How old are you? .......... 57
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.W. Morehouse
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 31)
Description
[page 31]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.S. Hinderlong
2. Where do you reside? ......... Woodbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 42 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.S. Hinderlong
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated................18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.A. Carpenter
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 32 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.A Carpenter
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.M. Frost
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Blacksmithing
4. How old are you? .......... 35 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.M. Frost
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Thomas Wigton
Dated, Dec 20 1902.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.S. Hinderlong
2. Where do you reside? ......... Woodbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 42 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.S. Hinderlong
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated................18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.A. Carpenter
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 32 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.A Carpenter
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.M. Frost
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Blacksmithing
4. How old are you? .......... 35 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.M. Frost
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Thomas Wigton
Dated, Dec 20 1902.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 32)
Description
[page 32]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Ben Overturf
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ben Overturf
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 3 1903.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.L. Clark
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.L. Clark
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 7 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... M.K. McCay
2. Where do you reside? ......... Olive Green
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching School
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, M.K. McCay
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 7 1903.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Ben Overturf
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ben Overturf
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 3 1903.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.L. Clark
2. Where do you reside? ......... Meringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.L. Clark
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 7 1902.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... M.K. McCay
2. Where do you reside? ......... Olive Green
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching School
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, M.K. McCay
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 7 1903.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 33)
Description
[page 33]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.L. Wilcox
2. Where do you reside? ......... Olive Green
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.L. Wilcox
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 7 1903.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... T.L. Cook
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marion O.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Steam and Hot water prsur
[pressure]
4. How old are you? .......... Twenty one
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, T.L. Cook
Attest,....R.N. Weiant......Examining Committee
Dated, August 22 1903.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.W. Brerry[Berry]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... Fifty Two
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.W. Berry
Attest,....O.L. [illegible]......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 19 1903.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.L. Wilcox
2. Where do you reside? ......... Olive Green
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.L. Wilcox
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 7 1903.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... T.L. Cook
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marion O.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Steam and Hot water prsur
[pressure]
4. How old are you? .......... Twenty one
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, T.L. Cook
Attest,....R.N. Weiant......Examining Committee
Dated, August 22 1903.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.W. Brerry[Berry]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... Fifty Two
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.W. Berry
Attest,....O.L. [illegible]......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 19 1903.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 34)
Description
[page 34]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Andrew L. Main
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 35 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
except Rupture
^
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Andrew L. Main
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18.....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.C. Chase
2. Where do you reside? ......... Olive Green
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 49 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Are you saloon keeper no
bartender or profecianal [professional]
gambler
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,....J.C. Chase......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 19th 1904.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Cor Beardsley
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R.D. #8
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 39 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ no
Signature of Petitioner, C. Beardsley
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Andrew L. Main
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter T.P.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 35 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
except Rupture
^
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Andrew L. Main
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18.....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.C. Chase
2. Where do you reside? ......... Olive Green
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 49 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Are you saloon keeper no
bartender or profecianal [professional]
gambler
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,....J.C. Chase......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 19th 1904.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Cor Beardsley
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R.D. #8
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 39 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ no
Signature of Petitioner, C. Beardsley
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 35)
Description
[page 35]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Charley Lott
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilborn [Kilbourne] O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charley Lortt
Attest,....B.F. Chandler Wm. Vining......Examining
Committee
Dated, Dec 31 1904.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.W. Webb
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerburg
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Are you saloon keeper or gambler no
Signature of Petitioner, G.W. Webb
Attest,....Feb 25 1905 ......Examining Committee
B.F. Chandler
Dated, Feb 25 1905.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wm. S. Clark
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R.D. #3
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
are you saloon keeper a no
gambler or Bartender
Signature of Petitioner, Wm. S. Clark
Attest,....B.F. Chandler ......Examining Committee
L.E. Smith
Dated, March 18, 1905
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Charley Lott
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kilborn [Kilbourne] O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charley Lortt
Attest,....B.F. Chandler Wm. Vining......Examining
Committee
Dated, Dec 31 1904.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.W. Webb
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerburg
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Are you saloon keeper or gambler no
Signature of Petitioner, G.W. Webb
Attest,....Feb 25 1905 ......Examining Committee
B.F. Chandler
Dated, Feb 25 1905.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wm. S. Clark
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R.D. #3
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
are you saloon keeper a no
gambler or Bartender
Signature of Petitioner, Wm. S. Clark
Attest,....B.F. Chandler ......Examining Committee
L.E. Smith
Dated, March 18, 1905
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 36)
Description
[page 36]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... James C. Clevenger
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 31 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you Bartender Saloon Keeper
or gambler no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, James C. Clevenger
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, April 15 1905.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... I.A. Chandler
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 26 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you a Bartender Saloon Keeper
or profesional gambler
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, I.A. Chandler
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
W.A.Adams
Dated, Oct 28 1905.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.H. Chase
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R.D. #2
3. What is your occupation? ........ teaching
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you Saloon Keeper Bartender
or Gambler no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.H. Chase
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Fred Parthmore
Dated,.............18....
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... James C. Clevenger
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 31 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you Bartender Saloon Keeper
or gambler no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, James C. Clevenger
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, April 15 1905.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... I.A. Chandler
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 26 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you a Bartender Saloon Keeper
or profesional gambler
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, I.A. Chandler
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
W.A.Adams
Dated, Oct 28 1905.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.H. Chase
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R.D. #2
3. What is your occupation? ........ teaching
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you Saloon Keeper Bartender
or Gambler no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.H. Chase
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Fred Parthmore
Dated,.............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 37)
Description
[page 37]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Chas E. Murray
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Are you Saloon Keeper Bartender or no
gambler
Signature of Petitioner, C.E. Murray
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Jacob Chase
Dated, July 21 1906.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.B. Force
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Engineer
4. How old are you? .......... 30 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.B. Force
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 27 1907.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Pearl Wigton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Merengo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you Saloon Keeper Bar tender or Profecunel Gambler no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Pearl Wigton
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 9 1907.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Chas E. Murray
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Are you Saloon Keeper Bartender or no
gambler
Signature of Petitioner, C.E. Murray
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Jacob Chase
Dated, July 21 1906.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.B. Force
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Engineer
4. How old are you? .......... 30 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.B. Force
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 27 1907.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Pearl Wigton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Merengo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you Saloon Keeper Bar tender or Profecunel Gambler no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Pearl Wigton
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 9 1907.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 38)
Description
[page 38]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.H. Chandler
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 24
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you Saloon Keeper Bartender
or Gambler no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.H. Chandler
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 9 1907.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.F. Edwards
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you Saloon Keeper Bartender
or Gambler no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.F. Edwards
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 9, 1907
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.C. Edminster [Edmister]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes no
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A.C. Edmister
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 16 1907.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.H. Chandler
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 24
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you Saloon Keeper Bartender
or Gambler no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.H. Chandler
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 9 1907.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.F. Edwards
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you Saloon Keeper Bartender
or Gambler no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.F. Edwards
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 9, 1907
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.C. Edminster [Edmister]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes no
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A.C. Edmister
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 16 1907.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 39)
Description
[page 39]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... John S. Edwards
2. Where do you reside? ......... Plain City
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching School
4. How old are you? .......... 27 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
Are you Saloon Keeper or Bartender or
Gambler no
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, John S. Edwards
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 26 1907.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
Are you Saloon Keeper or Bartender or
Gambler
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated_______________18__________.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Orral Wigton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Orral Wigton
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... John S. Edwards
2. Where do you reside? ......... Plain City
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching School
4. How old are you? .......... 27 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
Are you Saloon Keeper or Bartender or
Gambler no
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, John S. Edwards
Attest,....B.F. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 26 1907.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
Are you Saloon Keeper or Bartender or
Gambler
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated_______________18__________.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Orral Wigton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Orral Wigton
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 40)
Description
[page 40]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Orr L. Carpetner
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 53 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you a Saloon Keeper Bartender
or Proffecnial [professional] Gambler
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . no [crossed out] yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Orr Carpenter
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, April 1 1911.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Harry Loot
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ no
Are you a Saloon Keeper
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
or Bartender or Gambler
Signature of Petitioner, F.E. Waldron
Attest,....Harry Lout......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... John Lee
2. Where do you reside? ......... Peerless
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
Are you a Saloon Keeper no
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
a Bar Tender or Gambler
Signature of Petitioner, John Lee
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 25 1913.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Orr L. Carpetner
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 53 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
Are you a Saloon Keeper Bartender
or Proffecnial [professional] Gambler
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . no [crossed out] yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Orr Carpenter
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, April 1 1911.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Harry Loot
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ no
Are you a Saloon Keeper
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
or Bartender or Gambler
Signature of Petitioner, F.E. Waldron
Attest,....Harry Lout......Examining Committee
Dated,..............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... John Lee
2. Where do you reside? ......... Peerless
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
Are you a Saloon Keeper no
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
a Bar Tender or Gambler
Signature of Petitioner, John Lee
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 25 1913.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 41)
Description
[page 41]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Orr Carpenter [crossed out]
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated,
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.P. Overturf
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.P. Overturf
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.T. Ulery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, J.T. Ulery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 7 1914.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Orr Carpenter [crossed out]
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated,
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.P. Overturf
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.P. Overturf
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.T. Ulery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, J.T. Ulery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 7 1914.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 42)
Description
[page 42]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Dennis Ginn
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ track man
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Dennis Ginn
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 20 1914.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank L. Swartwood
2. Where do you reside? ......... Olive Green, Del Co. O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank Swartwood
Attest,....J.F. Parthemore and OH
[illegible]......Examining Committee
Dated, July 11th 1914.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.E. Bonnett
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.E. Bonnett
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 8 1914
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Dennis Ginn
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ track man
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Dennis Ginn
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 20 1914.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank L. Swartwood
2. Where do you reside? ......... Olive Green, Del Co. O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank Swartwood
Attest,....J.F. Parthemore and OH
[illegible]......Examining Committee
Dated, July 11th 1914.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.E. Bonnett
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.E. Bonnett
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 8 1914
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 43)
Description
[page 43]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.A. Willoughby
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 33
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.A. Willoughby
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 8 1914.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.J. Rupert
2. Where do you reside? ......... Olive Green
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laber [Labor]
4. How old are you? .......... 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.J. Rupert
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 22 1914.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Geo McCreary
2. Where do you reside? ......... Peerless
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laber
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, George McCreary
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 22 1914.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.A. Willoughby
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 33
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.A. Willoughby
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 8 1914.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.J. Rupert
2. Where do you reside? ......... Olive Green
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laber [Labor]
4. How old are you? .......... 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.J. Rupert
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 22 1914.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Geo McCreary
2. Where do you reside? ......... Peerless
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laber
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, George McCreary
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Aug 22 1914.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 44)
Description
[page 44]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Lloyd Huddleston
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Day Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 19 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd D No
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ yes
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Lloyd Huddlestun
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 6 1915.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.F. Wigton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Machinest
4. How old are you? .......... 23 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.F. Wigton
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 16 1915.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Geo W. Noble
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Merchant
4. How old are you? .......... 39
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Geo. W. Noble
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1915.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Lloyd Huddleston
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Day Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 19 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd D No
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ yes
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Lloyd Huddlestun
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 6 1915.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.F. Wigton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Machinest
4. How old are you? .......... 23 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, W.F. Wigton
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 16 1915.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Geo W. Noble
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Merchant
4. How old are you? .......... 39
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Geo. W. Noble
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1915.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 45)
Description
[page 45]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wello Crowl
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Drayman
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wello Crowl
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 15 1916
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.H. Dudley
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Cream Tester
4. How old are you? .......... 25 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.H. Dudley
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 19 1916.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... M.L. Owen
2. Where do you reside? ......... E Liberty
3. What is your occupation? ........ Carpenter
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, M.L. Owen
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 20 1916.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Wello Crowl
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Drayman
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wello Crowl
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 15 1916
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.H. Dudley
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Cream Tester
4. How old are you? .......... 25 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.H. Dudley
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 19 1916.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... M.L. Owen
2. Where do you reside? ......... E Liberty
3. What is your occupation? ........ Carpenter
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, M.L. Owen
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 20 1916.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 46)
Description
[page 46]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... P.M. North
2. Where do you reside? ......... Maringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Minister
4. How old are you? .......... 42
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, P.M. North
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 2 1918.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... O.W. Sanders [Saunders]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, O.W. Saunders
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 4 1918.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Verner Ulery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Verner Ulery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 18 1918.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... P.M. North
2. Where do you reside? ......... Maringo [Marengo]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Minister
4. How old are you? .......... 42
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, P.M. North
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 2 1918.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... O.W. Sanders [Saunders]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, O.W. Saunders
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 4 1918.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Verner Ulery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Verner Ulery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 18 1918.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 47)
Description
[page 47]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.W. Bower [Bowers]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, I.A. Chandler
Attest,....G.W. Bowers......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 1, 1919
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E. [illegible]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E. [illegible]
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 1, 1919
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.A. Benton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.A. Benton
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 1 1919.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.W. Bower [Bowers]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, I.A. Chandler
Attest,....G.W. Bowers......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 1, 1919
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E. [illegible]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E. [illegible]
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 1, 1919
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.A. Benton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.A. Benton
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 1 1919.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 48)
Description
[page 48]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.C. Ulery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ......... no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.C. Ulery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,.............1819 [1919]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A. Dixon
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laber [Labor]
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A. Dixon
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 1 1819 [1919]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.G. Ulery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.G. Ulery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 1 1819 [1919]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.C. Ulery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ......... no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.C. Ulery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,.............1819 [1919]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A. Dixon
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laber [Labor]
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A. Dixon
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 1 1819 [1919]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.G. Ulery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.G. Ulery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 1 1819 [1919]
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 49)
Description
[page 49]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.J. Edwards
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.J. Edwards
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 22 1919
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Fred Foulk
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Day Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 34
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Fred Foulk
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 20 1819 [1919]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.M. Baldwin
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbry [Sunbury]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.M. Baldwin
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 25 1819 [1919]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.J. Edwards
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.J. Edwards
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 22 1919
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Fred Foulk
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Day Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 34
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Fred Foulk
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 20 1819 [1919]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.M. Baldwin
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbry [Sunbury]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.M. Baldwin
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 25 1819 [1919]
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 50)
Description
[page 50]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Ernest Castner
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Carpenter
4. How old are you? .......... 39
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ernest Castner
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 25 1819 [1919]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... O.W. Bonham
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Plower
4. How old are you? .......... 44
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, O.W. Bonham
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 13 1819 [1919]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.C. Hines
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 44
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.C. Hines
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 17 1920
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Ernest Castner
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Carpenter
4. How old are you? .......... 39
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ernest Castner
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 25 1819 [1919]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... O.W. Bonham
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Plower
4. How old are you? .......... 44
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, O.W. Bonham
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 13 1819 [1919]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.C. Hines
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 44
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.C. Hines
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 17 1920
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 51)
Description
[page 51]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Adolf Singenstrew
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Adolf Singenstrew
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 4 1920.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.J. Callahan
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 42
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.J. Callahan
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 25 1920.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.O. Debolt
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Carl O. DeBolt
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1920.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Adolf Singenstrew
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Adolf Singenstrew
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 4 1920.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.J. Callahan
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 42
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.J. Callahan
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 25 1920.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.O. Debolt
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Carl O. DeBolt
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1920.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 52)
Description
[page 52]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.E. [illegible]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.E. [illegible]
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1920.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Loyd [Lloyd] Chase
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo O
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Lloyd Chase
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 5 1921.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.H. Rhinebolt
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Henry Rhinebolt
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 19 1921.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.E. [illegible]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.E. [illegible]
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1920.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Loyd [Lloyd] Chase
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo O
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Lloyd Chase
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 5 1921.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.H. Rhinebolt
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Henry Rhinebolt
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 19 1921.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 53)
Description
[page 53]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.W. Pittman
2. Where do you reside? ......... Lenerdsburg [Leonardsburg]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.W. Pittman
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 2 1921.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.D. Olmsted
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo rd 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.D. Olmsted
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 3 1921.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Berna Titus
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Blacksmith
4. How old are you? .......... 37
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Berna Titus
Attest,....[illegible]......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 10 1921.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.W. Pittman
2. Where do you reside? ......... Lenerdsburg [Leonardsburg]
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.W. Pittman
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 2 1921.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.D. Olmsted
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo rd 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.D. Olmsted
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 3 1921.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Berna Titus
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Blacksmith
4. How old are you? .......... 37
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Berna Titus
Attest,....[illegible]......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 10 1921.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 54)
Description
[page 54]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.W. Huddlestun
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 46
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.W. Huddlestun
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 1 1921
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.C. Metzger
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 35
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, A.C. Metzger
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 7 1922.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.G. McCafferty
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A.G. McCafferty
Attest,....A Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 4 1922.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.W. Huddlestun
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 46
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.W. Huddlestun
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 1 1921
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.C. Metzger
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 35
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, A.C. Metzger
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 7 1922.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.G. McCafferty
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A.G. McCafferty
Attest,....A Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 4 1922.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 55)
Description
[page 55]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.H. Metzger
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 34
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.H. Metzger
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 22 1922.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.G. Ulery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Machinist
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.G. Ulery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 8 1923.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... L.H. Howard
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo R.D. 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 48
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, L.H. Howard
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 12 1924
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.H. Metzger
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 34
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.H. Metzger
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 22 1922.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.G. Ulery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Machinist
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.G. Ulery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 8 1923.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... L.H. Howard
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo R.D. 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 48
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, L.H. Howard
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, July 12 1924
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 56)
Description
[page 56]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Burr Edwards
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Burr Edwards
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 20 1924
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Orr Edwards
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 18
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Orr Edwards
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 20 1924
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.C. Pittman
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 29
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . no
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.C. Pittman
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 10 1925.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Burr Edwards
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Burr Edwards
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 20 1924
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Orr Edwards
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 18
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Orr Edwards
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 20 1924
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.C. Pittman
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 29
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . no
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.C. Pittman
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 10 1925.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 57)
Description
[page 57]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank House
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 18 yer
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank House
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 17, 1925
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.N. Crabtree
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 20 yer
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A.N. Crabtree
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct [illegible] 1925.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.D. Sparks
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Student
4. How old are you? .......... 18
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.D. Sparks
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 17 1925
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank House
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 18 yer
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank House
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 17, 1925
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.N. Crabtree
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 20 yer
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A.N. Crabtree
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct [illegible] 1925.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.D. Sparks
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Student
4. How old are you? .......... 18
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.D. Sparks
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 17 1925
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 58)
Description
[page 58]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.E. Piper
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, R.E. Piper
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 17, 1925
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ........ Everett Perfect [crossed out]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Illegible [crossed out]
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 13 1927
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Everett Perfect
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ [illegible]
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . no
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Everett Perfect
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 13 1927.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.E. Piper
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, R.E. Piper
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 17, 1925
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ........ Everett Perfect [crossed out]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Illegible [crossed out]
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 13 1927
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Everett Perfect
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ [illegible]
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . no
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Everett Perfect
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 13 1927.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 59)
Description
[page 59]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.M. Culver
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ U.S.M. Carrier
4. How old are you? .......... 50
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A.M. Culver
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 15 1929.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.P. Culver
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ V.S.M. Carrier
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.P. Culver
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 15 1929.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated,
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.M. Culver
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ U.S.M. Carrier
4. How old are you? .......... 50
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A.M. Culver
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 15 1929.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... B.P. Culver
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ V.S.M. Carrier
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, B.P. Culver
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 15 1929.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated,
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 60)
Description
[page 60]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.M. Day
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.M. Day
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 20 1926.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.N. Laughery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 19
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Nelson Laughery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 5 1926
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.C. Owen
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 64
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no Deceased
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . no
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.C. Owen
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 6 1926.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.M. Day
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.M. Day
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 20 1926.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... J.N. Laughery
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 19
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Nelson Laughery
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 5 1926
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... E.C. Owen
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 64
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no Deceased
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . no
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, E.C. Owen
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 6 1926.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 61)
Description
[page 61]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... M.F. Garwin
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Painter
4. How old are you? .......... 66
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, M.F. Garwin
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 6 1926.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.L. Schoonover
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.L. Schoonover
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1926.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.C. Clevenger
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ RR mark
4. How old are you? .......... 24
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.C. Clevenger
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1926
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... M.F. Garwin
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Painter
4. How old are you? .......... 66
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, M.F. Garwin
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 6 1926.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.L. Schoonover
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.L. Schoonover
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1926.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C.C. Clevenger
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ RR mark
4. How old are you? .......... 24
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C.C. Clevenger
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1926
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 62)
Description
[page 62]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C. Crowl
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Trucking
4. How old are you? .......... 19
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no [Withdrawal written in]
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C. Crowl
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 8 1927
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.L. Crowl
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.L. Crowl
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan [illegible]5 1927.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.S. Weiser
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laber [Labor]
4. How old are you? .......... 20 yer
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Walter S. Weiser
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 26 1927.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C. Crowl
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Trucking
4. How old are you? .......... 19
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no [Withdrawal written in]
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, C. Crowl
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 8 1927
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.L. Crowl
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.L. Crowl
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan [illegible]5 1927.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.S. Weiser
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laber [Labor]
4. How old are you? .......... 20 yer
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Walter S. Weiser
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 26 1927.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 63)
Description
[page 63]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... M.A. Perfect
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 59
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, M.A. Perfect
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 19, 1927
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.W. Wilcox
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R.D. 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 50 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wellow W. Wilcox
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 26 1927
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.B. Page
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R.D. 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 50
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.B. Page
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 31 1927
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... M.A. Perfect
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 59
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, M.A. Perfect
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 19, 1927
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... W.W. Wilcox
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R.D. 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 50 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Wellow W. Wilcox
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 26 1927
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.B. Page
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R.D. 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 50
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.B. Page
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 31 1927
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 64)
Description
[page 64]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Geo Mamier [Minniear]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laber [Labor]
4. How old are you? .......... 55
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Geo Minniear
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1926.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C. Feasel
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Labor
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Clarence Feasel
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 16 1927.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.B. Paul
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Higway [highway] forman
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No Reinstated
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, R.B. Paul
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 21 1927.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Geo Mamier [Minniear]
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laber [Labor]
4. How old are you? .......... 55
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Geo Minniear
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 20 1926.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C. Feasel
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Labor
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Clarence Feasel
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 16 1927.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.B. Paul
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Higway [highway] forman
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No Reinstated
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, R.B. Paul
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 21 1927.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 65)
Description
[page 65]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... P.L. Downing
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, P.L. Downing
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 17 1928.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.J. Davis
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Bookkeeper
4. How old are you? .......... 26
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, R.J. Davis
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 14 1928.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.O. Kempton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Printer
4. How old are you? .......... 58
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.O. Kempton
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 5 1928
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... P.L. Downing
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, P.L. Downing
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 17 1928.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.J. Davis
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Bookkeeper
4. How old are you? .......... 26
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, R.J. Davis
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 14 1928.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.O. Kempton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Printer
4. How old are you? .......... 58
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.O. Kempton
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, May 5 1928
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 66)
Description
[page 66]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... crossed out
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated,
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... T.B. Robinson
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Road forman
4. How old are you? .......... 52
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, T.B. Robinston
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 2 1928
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.C. Hicks
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.C. Hicks
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 2 1929
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... crossed out
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated,
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... T.B. Robinson
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Road forman
4. How old are you? .......... 52
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, T.B. Robinston
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, June 2 1928
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... H.C. Hicks
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Teaching
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, H.C. Hicks
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 2 1929
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 67)
Description
[page 67]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.H. Stith
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo R.D. 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 34
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.H. Stith
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 30 1929
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.A. Nuckles
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 53
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A.A. Nuckles
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 30 1929
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Aaron C. Pittman
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Aaron C. Pittman
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 4 1930
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... G.H. Stith
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo R.D. 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 34
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, G.H. Stith
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 30 1929
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A.A. Nuckles
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 53
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A.A. Nuckles
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 30 1929
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Aaron C. Pittman
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Aaron C. Pittman
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 4 1930
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 68)
Description
[page 68]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Claud [Claude] Cantrell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 37
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Claud [Claude] Cantrell
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 1 1930
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Ersell Cantrell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Labor
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ersell Cantrell
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... L.H. Howard
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner L.H. Howard
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, ............18...
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Claud [Claude] Cantrell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 37
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Claud [Claude] Cantrell
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 1 1930
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Ersell Cantrell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Labor
4. How old are you? .......... 21
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ersell Cantrell
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated,
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... L.H. Howard
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner L.H. Howard
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, ............18...
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 69)
Description
[page 69]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Merrill Matthews
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 20 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Merrill Matthews
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 3 1931
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Gail B. Moats
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Mechanic
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Gail B. Moats
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 9 1932
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank Hubbell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 37
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank Hubbell
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 11 1833 [1933]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Merrill Matthews
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 20 yr
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Merrill Matthews
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 3 1931
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Gail B. Moats
2. Where do you reside? ......... Condit
3. What is your occupation? ........ Mechanic
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Gail B. Moats
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 9 1932
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Frank Hubbell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 37
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Frank Hubbell
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 11 1833 [1933]
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 70)
Description
[page 70]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Char Glenn
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No D
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charley Glenn
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 15 1834 [1934]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.M. Hubbell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 72
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No DC
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.M. Hubbell
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 9 1935
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... John D. Sheets
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 35 D
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, John D. Sheets
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 30 1935
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Char Glenn
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 28
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No D
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charley Glenn
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Sept 15 1834 [1934]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... F.M. Hubbell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 72
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No DC
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, F.M. Hubbell
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 9 1935
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... John D. Sheets
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 35 D
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, John D. Sheets
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Nov 30 1935
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 71)
Description
[page 71]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Estill Cantrell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Salesman
4. How old are you? .......... 24
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No D
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Estill Cantrell
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 2 1935
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Leroy Thomas
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No D
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Leroy Thomas
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 29 1938
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Walter Owen
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 51
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Walter Owen
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 5 1938
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Estill Cantrell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Salesman
4. How old are you? .......... 24
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No D
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Estill Cantrell
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 2 1935
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Leroy Thomas
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No D
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Leroy Thomas
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Mar 29 1938
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Walter Owen
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 51
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Walter Owen
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Apr 5 1938
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 72)
Description
[page 72]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.H. Clark
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ merchant
4. How old are you? .......... 36
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 18 1938
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Ray Carter
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Labor
4. How old are you? .......... 35 yrs
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No D
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ray Carter
Attest,....Leroy Thomas......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 6 1938
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Glenn O. [illegible]
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........ Transfer
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated, May 23 1939
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.H. Clark
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ merchant
4. How old are you? .......... 36
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,....I.A. Chandler......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 18 1938
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Ray Carter
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Labor
4. How old are you? .......... 35 yrs
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No D
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ray Carter
Attest,....Leroy Thomas......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 6 1938
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Glenn O. [illegible]
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........ Transfer
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated, May 23 1939
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 73)
Description
[page 73]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.F. Wilson
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ Dropped
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,.........Examining Committee
Dated, May 3 [illegible] 1939
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Dale Knepper
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? .......... D
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,.........Examining Committee
Dated, May 23 1939
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Dallas Metzger
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerburg RD 1
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no Withdrawal
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Dallas Metzger
Attest,....E C Clark......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 13, 1840 [1940]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... R.F. Wilson
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ Dropped
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,.........Examining Committee
Dated, May 3 [illegible] 1939
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Dale Knepper
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? .......... D
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,.........Examining Committee
Dated, May 23 1939
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Dallas Metzger
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerburg RD 1
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no Withdrawal
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Dallas Metzger
Attest,....E C Clark......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 13, 1840 [1940]
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 74)
Description
[page 74]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Robert Bennington
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Meat Cutter
4. How old are you? .......... 44
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no X
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Robert Bennington
Attest,....E C Clark......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 13 1840 [1940]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Osker [Oscar] Hunley
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston tp
3. What is your occupation? ........ farming
4. How old are you? .......... 53
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no X
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Oscar Henley
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, April 23rd 1940
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Leland Crowl
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 35
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Leland Crowl
Attest,....Jay Overs......Examining Committee
Dated, October 22 1940
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Robert Bennington
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Meat Cutter
4. How old are you? .......... 44
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no X
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Robert Bennington
Attest,....E C Clark......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 13 1840 [1940]
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Osker [Oscar] Hunley
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston tp
3. What is your occupation? ........ farming
4. How old are you? .......... 53
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no X
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Oscar Henley
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, April 23rd 1940
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Leland Crowl
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Laborer
4. How old are you? .......... 35
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Leland Crowl
Attest,....Jay Overs......Examining Committee
Dated, October 22 1940
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 75)
Description
[page 75]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... James Ora Cantrell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ trucking
4. How old are you? .......... 32. D
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, James Ora Cantrell
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 29 1940
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Cletus Harding
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter tp
3. What is your occupation? ........ farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 29
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Cletus Harding
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 21 1941
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Hoyt Whitney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Salesman
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Hoyt G. Whitney
Attest,....E.C. Clark......Examining Committee
Dated, 1/28 1941
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... James Ora Cantrell
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ trucking
4. How old are you? .......... 32. D
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, James Ora Cantrell
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 29 1940
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Cletus Harding
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter tp
3. What is your occupation? ........ farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 29
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Cletus Harding
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 21 1941
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Hoyt Whitney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Salesman
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Hoyt G. Whitney
Attest,....E.C. Clark......Examining Committee
Dated, 1/28 1941
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 76)
Description
[page 76]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Kenneth Link
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Trucker
4. How old are you? .......... Twenty Seven
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Kenneth Link
Attest,....R.F. Wilson......Examining Committee
Dated, 2/18/41............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Charles Main
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Trucker
4. How old are you? .......... Twenty five
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charles Main
Attest,....R.F. Wilson......Examining Committee
Dated, 2/18/41............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Vinal Link
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Trucker
4. How old are you? .......... Twenty six
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no Dropped
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Vinal Link
Attest,....R.F. Wilson......Examining Committee
Dated, 2/18/41............18....
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Kenneth Link
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Trucker
4. How old are you? .......... Twenty Seven
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Kenneth Link
Attest,....R.F. Wilson......Examining Committee
Dated, 2/18/41............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Charles Main
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Trucker
4. How old are you? .......... Twenty five
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charles Main
Attest,....R.F. Wilson......Examining Committee
Dated, 2/18/41............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Vinal Link
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury
3. What is your occupation? ........ Trucker
4. How old are you? .......... Twenty six
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no Dropped
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Vinal Link
Attest,....R.F. Wilson......Examining Committee
Dated, 2/18/41............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 77)
Description
[page 77]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Cecil M. Townley
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Salesman
4. How old are you? .......... 39
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Cecil M. Townley
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, 3/18/41............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Hubert J. Lake
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Cheesemaker & Barber
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Hubert J. Lake
Attest,....J.J. Callahan ......Examining Committee
Dated, 3/18/41...........18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Fredrick Harrold
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury, Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ Minister
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Fredrick Harrold
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, May 13 1941
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Cecil M. Townley
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Salesman
4. How old are you? .......... 39
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Cecil M. Townley
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, 3/18/41............18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Hubert J. Lake
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O
3. What is your occupation? ........ Cheesemaker & Barber
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Hubert J. Lake
Attest,....J.J. Callahan ......Examining Committee
Dated, 3/18/41...........18....
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Fredrick Harrold
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury, Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ Minister
4. How old are you? .......... 38
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Fredrick Harrold
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, May 13 1941
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 78)
Description
[page 78]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Gerald Nuckles.
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury, Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer.
4. How old are you? .......... 26
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No. D
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes.
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes.
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes.
Signature of Petitioner, Gerald Nuckles
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, June 2 1942
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A. C. Metzger Jr.
2. Where do you reside? ......... porter tp
3. What is your occupation? ........ farming
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A. C. Metzger, Jr.,
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, nov 27 1945.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... L. E. wilcox
2. Where do you reside? ......... porter tp
3. What is your occupation? ........ farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 74 D
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, L. E. Wilcox
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 14 1947.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Gerald Nuckles.
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury, Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer.
4. How old are you? .......... 26
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No. D
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes.
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes.
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes.
Signature of Petitioner, Gerald Nuckles
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, June 2 1942
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A. C. Metzger Jr.
2. Where do you reside? ......... porter tp
3. What is your occupation? ........ farming
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, A. C. Metzger, Jr.,
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, nov 27 1945.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... L. E. wilcox
2. Where do you reside? ......... porter tp
3. What is your occupation? ........ farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 74 D
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, L. E. Wilcox
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Oct 14 1947.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 79)
Description
[page 79]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Ralph Beaw
2. Where do you reside? ......... Mar #3
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 42
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ yes
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ralph Beau
Attest,....Howard Hodges......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 10 1948.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Howard E. Morgan
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 15 1949.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Elzie Murray
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Nestle Employee
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Elzie Murray
Attest,....W.J. Crowl......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 15 1949.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Ralph Beaw
2. Where do you reside? ......... Mar #3
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 42
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ yes
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Ralph Beau
Attest,....Howard Hodges......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 10 1948.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner, Howard E. Morgan
Attest,..........Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 15 1949.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Elzie Murray
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Nestle Employee
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Elzie Murray
Attest,....W.J. Crowl......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 15 1949.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 80)
Description
[page 80]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Arthur George Kenney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo
3. What is your occupation? ........ FArmer
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Douglas Harden
Attest,..............Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 15 1949.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Arthur George Kenney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo, Ohio RT #2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no Withdrawn
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Arthur George Kenney
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, April [line] 1949
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... William H. Slack
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury, Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ Mortician
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, William H. Slack
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Arthur George Kenney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo
3. What is your occupation? ........ FArmer
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Douglas Harden
Attest,..............Examining Committee
Dated, Feb 15 1949.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Arthur George Kenney
2. Where do you reside? ......... Marengo, Ohio RT #2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 25
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no Withdrawn
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Arthur George Kenney
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, April [line] 1949
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... William H. Slack
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury, Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ Mortician
4. How old are you? .......... 30
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, William H. Slack
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 81)
Description
[page 81]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Charles Brookens
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Twp.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charles Brookens
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 15 19'.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Rollin Comstock
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter Twp.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 33
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No Dropped
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Rollin Comstock
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Vinal S. Owen
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Twp
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 64
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Vinal S. Owen
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 21, 1950
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Charles Brookens
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Twp.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Charles Brookens
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 15 19'.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Rollin Comstock
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter Twp.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 33
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No Dropped
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Rollin Comstock
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Vinal S. Owen
2. Where do you reside? ......... Kingston Twp
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 64
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Vinal S. Owen
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 21, 1950
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 82)
Description
[page 82]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Walter Philips
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O RD
3. What is your occupation? ........ Miller
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Walter Phillips
Attest,..............Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 29, 1950.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Geo Beckhold
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R D
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, George Beckhold
Attest,..............Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 29 1950
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Eugene Lubeshkoff
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R D
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No Dropped
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Eugene Lubeshkoff
Attest,................Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 29 1950.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Walter Philips
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O RD
3. What is your occupation? ........ Miller
4. How old are you? .......... 31
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Walter Phillips
Attest,..............Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 29, 1950.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Geo Beckhold
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R D
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 22
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, George Beckhold
Attest,..............Examining Committee
Dated, Dec 29 1950
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Eugene Lubeshkoff
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R D
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 23
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No Dropped
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Eugene Lubeshkoff
Attest,................Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 29 1950.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 83)
Description
[page 83]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Joe Beacom
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R D
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No Dropped
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Joe Beacom
Attest,....Joe......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 29 1950.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Alva George
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R D
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 49
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Alva George
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 29 1950.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated, 18
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Joe Beacom
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R D
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 27
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No Dropped
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Joe Beacom
Attest,....Joe......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 29 1950.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Alva George
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury R D
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 49
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Alva George
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 29 1950.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,.... ......Examining Committee
Dated, 18
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 84)
Description
[page 84]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Kenneth Crowl
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter Township
3. What is your occupation? ........ Miller
4. How old are you? .......... 18
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Kenneth Crowl
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 21, 1950
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Thomas W. Esselstein
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O Route 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No X
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Thomas W. Esselstein
Transfeered [Transferred] Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, April 17, 1951
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Jerome Bird
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerburg O, R. 1
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 57 yrs
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes Dropped as his request
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Jerome Bird
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, April 17 1951.
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Kenneth Crowl
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter Township
3. What is your occupation? ........ Miller
4. How old are you? .......... 18
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Kenneth Crowl
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 21, 1950
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Thomas W. Esselstein
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O Route 2
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farming
4. How old are you? .......... 20
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No X
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Thomas W. Esselstein
Transfeered [Transferred] Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, April 17, 1951
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Jerome Bird
2. Where do you reside? ......... Centerburg O, R. 1
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 57 yrs
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes Dropped as his request
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, Jerome Bird
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, April 17 1951.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 85)
Description
[page 85]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C. L. Geddis
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury, Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ Retired
4. How old are you? .......... 66
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No.
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ I do.
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes.
Signature of Petitioner, C. L. Geddis
Attest,....A. C. Metzger......Examining Committee
Dated, June 10th 1952.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A. E. Dorn
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter Tp.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 57
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No.
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, A. E. Dorn
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 2 1952.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Noah F. Miller
2. Where do you reside? ......... R D 3 Marengo Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 53
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.J. Callahan
Attest,....Noah F Miller......Examining Committee
Dated,...........18....
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... C. L. Geddis
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury, Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ Retired
4. How old are you? .......... 66
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No.
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ I do.
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes.
Signature of Petitioner, C. L. Geddis
Attest,....A. C. Metzger......Examining Committee
Dated, June 10th 1952.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... A. E. Dorn
2. Where do you reside? ......... Porter Tp.
3. What is your occupation? ........ Farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 57
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No.
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, A. E. Dorn
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Dec. 2 1952.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Noah F. Miller
2. Where do you reside? ......... R D 3 Marengo Ohio
3. What is your occupation? ........ farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 53
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.J. Callahan
Attest,....Noah F Miller......Examining Committee
Dated,...........18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 86)
Description
[page 86]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Adam M. Mika Jr.
2. Where do you reside? ......... R #1 Sunbury O
3. What is your occupation? ........ E.A.
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Adam M Mika Jr
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 8 1955.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Tom Sheldon By Transfer
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury Ohio R #1
3. What is your occupation? ........ Stationary Engineer
4. How old are you? .......... 38 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes Dropped
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes as of his
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes Request.
Signature of Petitioner, Tom Sheldon
^Dropped
Attest,.... Dec. -1958......Examining Committee
Dated, April 12 195[illegible]
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Enos Holley
2. Where do you reside? ......... porter tp
3. What is your occupation? ........ farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 58
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes Dropped
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.J. Callahan
Attest,....Enos Holley......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Adam M. Mika Jr.
2. Where do you reside? ......... R #1 Sunbury O
3. What is your occupation? ........ E.A.
4. How old are you? .......... 32
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Adam M Mika Jr
Attest,....J.J. Callahan......Examining Committee
Dated, Feb. 8 1955.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Tom Sheldon By Transfer
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury Ohio R #1
3. What is your occupation? ........ Stationary Engineer
4. How old are you? .......... 38 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes Dropped
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes as of his
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes Request.
Signature of Petitioner, Tom Sheldon
^Dropped
Attest,.... Dec. -1958......Examining Committee
Dated, April 12 195[illegible]
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Enos Holley
2. Where do you reside? ......... porter tp
3. What is your occupation? ........ farmer
4. How old are you? .......... 58
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ no
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ yes Dropped
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ yes
Signature of Petitioner, J.J. Callahan
Attest,....Enos Holley......Examining Committee
Dated,.............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 87)
Description
[page 87]
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Paul Hinkle
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O. R.R #1
3. What is your occupation? ........ Carpenter
4. How old are you? .......... 36 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Paul Hinkle
Attest,....Milo L Owen......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 12 1957.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Raymond Compton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O. R. D. #1
3. What is your occupation? ........ Ranco Employee
4. How old are you? .......... 19
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Raymond J. Compton
Attest,....M Y Owen Ex Committee...Ex Committee
Dated, Jan 12 1957.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,..........Examining Committe
Dated,.............18....
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Paul Hinkle
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O. R.R #1
3. What is your occupation? ........ Carpenter
4. How old are you? .......... 36 years
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Paul Hinkle
Attest,....Milo L Owen......Examining Committee
Dated, Jan 12 1957.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? ......... Raymond Compton
2. Where do you reside? ......... Sunbury O. R. D. #1
3. What is your occupation? ........ Ranco Employee
4. How old are you? .......... 19
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........ No
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . . Yes
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............ Yes
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........ Yes
Signature of Petitioner, Raymond J. Compton
Attest,....M Y Owen Ex Committee...Ex Committee
Dated, Jan 12 1957.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Questions Answers
1. What is your name? .........
2. Where do you reside? .........
3. What is your occupation? ........
4. How old are you? ..........
5. Do you hold membership in any other Order of Odd
Fellows, or are you suspended or expelled from
any Lodge of this Order? ........
6. Are you, so far as you know, in sound health? . .
7. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Intel-
ligent Being, the Creator and preserver of the
Universe? ............
8. Are you willing to subscribe to the truth of the
answers you have made? ........
Signature of Petitioner,
Attest,..........Examining Committe
Dated,.............18....
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 88)
Description
[page 88]
[corresponds to back cover]
[corresponds to back cover]
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 89)
Description
[page 89]
[corresponds to unnumbered document]
OFFICIAL C H Lyman
BLANK Gr Secty
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
To the Officers and Members of
Big Walnut Lodge, No.798
Working under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the State of Ohio.
The undersigned respectfully requests admission
into your honorable Lodge by Invitation
and, in consideration of such admission, I promise and agree to conform to the
Constitution and By-Laws of the Lodge and those of the Grand Lodge of the
State of Ohio; and that I will seek my remedy for all rights on account of
said membership or connection therewith, in the tribunals of the Order only,
without resorting for their enforcement, in any event or for any purpose, to the
civil Courts.
My age is 22 years; my occupation is
Labor and my residence
Sunbury, Ohio; I also declare that I am free from
infirmity and disease, and I know of no impediment to my becoming a member
of your honorable body.
I am not now and never have been a member of any Lodge of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
I am not a Saloon-Keeper, Bartender of Professional Gambler.
Signed Percy Downing
Recommended by J C Clevenger
Dated Mar 3 192[]
Inclosed find $5 on account of admission fee.
[corresponds to unnumbered document]
OFFICIAL C H Lyman
BLANK Gr Secty
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
To the Officers and Members of
Big Walnut Lodge, No.798
Working under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the State of Ohio.
The undersigned respectfully requests admission
into your honorable Lodge by Invitation
and, in consideration of such admission, I promise and agree to conform to the
Constitution and By-Laws of the Lodge and those of the Grand Lodge of the
State of Ohio; and that I will seek my remedy for all rights on account of
said membership or connection therewith, in the tribunals of the Order only,
without resorting for their enforcement, in any event or for any purpose, to the
civil Courts.
My age is 22 years; my occupation is
Labor and my residence
Sunbury, Ohio; I also declare that I am free from
infirmity and disease, and I know of no impediment to my becoming a member
of your honorable body.
I am not now and never have been a member of any Lodge of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
I am not a Saloon-Keeper, Bartender of Professional Gambler.
Signed Percy Downing
Recommended by J C Clevenger
Dated Mar 3 192[]
Inclosed find $5 on account of admission fee.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 90)
Description
[page 90]
[corresponds to unnumbered document]
REFERRED TOO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE.
A C Metzger
M. Perfect
H L Schoen[] Lough[]
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
To the Officers and Members of
Big Walnut Lodge, No. 798
The undersigned Committee
of Investigation to whom was referred the application of
M Persy Downing
asking to become a Member of this Lodge by______
would respectfully report that they have made the necessary inquiries respect-
ing health, habits, moral character and standing, and would report______
favorably to admission as a member of this Lodge.
A.C. Metzger
H L Schoen[]
Dated 24 19__
[corresponds to unnumbered document]
REFERRED TOO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE.
A C Metzger
M. Perfect
H L Schoen[] Lough[]
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
To the Officers and Members of
Big Walnut Lodge, No. 798
The undersigned Committee
of Investigation to whom was referred the application of
M Persy Downing
asking to become a Member of this Lodge by______
would respectfully report that they have made the necessary inquiries respect-
ing health, habits, moral character and standing, and would report______
favorably to admission as a member of this Lodge.
A.C. Metzger
H L Schoen[]
Dated 24 19__
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 91)
Description
[page 91]
[corresponds to unnumbered document]
PETITION FOR MEMBERSHIP
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF OHIO
To the Officers and Members of Big Walnut Lodge No. 798
Working under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the State of Ohio:
I, the undersigned, respectfully request admission into your honorable Lodge by
Transfer, and, in consideration of such admission, I promise and agree to
conform to the Constitution and By-Laws of your Lodge and to those of the Grand Lodge of
the State of Ohio; and that I will seek my remedy for the enforcement of all rights on ac-
count of such membership, in the tribunals of the Order only, without resorting for their
enforcement, in any event, or for any purpose, to the civil courts. I also declare that, I
am of full white blood; that I am free from infirmity and disease and I know of no impedi-
ment to my becoming a member of your Honorable Body, and that I am not a professional
gambler or engaged in any immoral or unlawful occupation or profession.
My age is 64 years. Date of birth May 25, 1890. Place of
birth Pleasantville O. Occupation Farmer.
Signed Ira VanDyke
Recommended by Walter Owen
Dated Sept. 7, 1954. Enclosed find $.25 cts, on account of admission fee.
[corresponds to unnumbered document]
PETITION FOR MEMBERSHIP
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OF OHIO
To the Officers and Members of Big Walnut Lodge No. 798
Working under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the State of Ohio:
I, the undersigned, respectfully request admission into your honorable Lodge by
Transfer, and, in consideration of such admission, I promise and agree to
conform to the Constitution and By-Laws of your Lodge and to those of the Grand Lodge of
the State of Ohio; and that I will seek my remedy for the enforcement of all rights on ac-
count of such membership, in the tribunals of the Order only, without resorting for their
enforcement, in any event, or for any purpose, to the civil courts. I also declare that, I
am of full white blood; that I am free from infirmity and disease and I know of no impedi-
ment to my becoming a member of your Honorable Body, and that I am not a professional
gambler or engaged in any immoral or unlawful occupation or profession.
My age is 64 years. Date of birth May 25, 1890. Place of
birth Pleasantville O. Occupation Farmer.
Signed Ira VanDyke
Recommended by Walter Owen
Dated Sept. 7, 1954. Enclosed find $.25 cts, on account of admission fee.
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 92)
Description
[page 92]
[corresponds to unnumbered document]
REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE
Charles Brookens
Mr. Dorn
W. J. Crowl
REPORT OF COMMITTEE
To the Officers and Members of Big Walnut Lodge, No.798:
The undersigned Committee of Investigation to whom was referred the application
of M Ira Van Dyke
asking to become a member of this Lodge by Transfer
would respectfully report that they have made the necessary inquiries respecting his
health, habits, morals character and standing, and would report him favorably to
admission as a member of this Lodge.
Charles Brookens
A. E. Dorn
W J Crowl
Dated Sept. 14, 1954 Committee
Degrees Conferred
Initiatory Feb. 15-1950
[corresponds to unnumbered document]
REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE
Charles Brookens
Mr. Dorn
W. J. Crowl
REPORT OF COMMITTEE
To the Officers and Members of Big Walnut Lodge, No.798:
The undersigned Committee of Investigation to whom was referred the application
of M Ira Van Dyke
asking to become a member of this Lodge by Transfer
would respectfully report that they have made the necessary inquiries respecting his
health, habits, morals character and standing, and would report him favorably to
admission as a member of this Lodge.
Charles Brookens
A. E. Dorn
W J Crowl
Dated Sept. 14, 1954 Committee
Degrees Conferred
Initiatory Feb. 15-1950
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory (p. 93)
Description
[page 93]
[corresponds to unnumbered document]
OFFICIAL BALLOT
for the
ELECTION
of
REPRESENTATIVE
of DISTRICT 32 to the
GRAND LODGE of OHIO
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
for the two year term beginning
January 1, 1960
* * * * * * * *
Vote for one candidate only,
Make a cross mark (X) in front
of the name of the candidate for
whom you wish to vote or erase
the names of all candidates ex-
cept the one for whom you wish
to vote.
Election to be held the first reg-
ular prescribed meeting night in
December, 1959, and no other.
* * * * * * * *
Mark CANDIDATES
Here
MILO L. OWEN
of SL#798, Olive Green
* * * * * * * *
I certify that the above is a
true copy of the names of candi-
dates legally nominated for the
office of Representative of
District 32 in accordance with
Section 10 of the Grand Lodge
Constitution as amended at the
1957 Grand Lodge session.
Vernon []
Grand Secretary
[corresponds to unnumbered document]
OFFICIAL BALLOT
for the
ELECTION
of
REPRESENTATIVE
of DISTRICT 32 to the
GRAND LODGE of OHIO
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
for the two year term beginning
January 1, 1960
* * * * * * * *
Vote for one candidate only,
Make a cross mark (X) in front
of the name of the candidate for
whom you wish to vote or erase
the names of all candidates ex-
cept the one for whom you wish
to vote.
Election to be held the first reg-
ular prescribed meeting night in
December, 1959, and no other.
* * * * * * * *
Mark CANDIDATES
Here
MILO L. OWEN
of SL#798, Olive Green
* * * * * * * *
I certify that the above is a
true copy of the names of candi-
dates legally nominated for the
office of Representative of
District 32 in accordance with
Section 10 of the Grand Lodge
Constitution as amended at the
1957 Grand Lodge session.
Vernon []
Grand Secretary
Dublin Core
Title
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory
Subject
Fraternal organizations--Directories
Independent Order of Odd Fellows--Ohio--Big Walnut Area--Directories
Odd Fellows Lodge 798--1891-1958
Olive Green--Ohio--Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Independent Order of Odd Fellows--Ohio--Big Walnut Area--Directories
Odd Fellows Lodge 798--1891-1958
Olive Green--Ohio--Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Description
This membership directory of the Big Walnut Lodge #798 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows contains the names of men who joined the lodge from 1891-1958. In addition to name, residence, occupation, and age, original signatures are on the lodge form.
Creator
Membership Petitioners of the Big Walnut Lodge #798 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Date
1891-1958
Contributor
Examining committee members of the Big Walnut Lodge #798 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
Format
Book
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
31186007
Collection
Citation
Membership Petitioners of the Big Walnut Lodge #798 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, “Independent Order of Odd Fellows Big Walnut Lodge #798 Membership Directory,” Delaware County Memory, accessed December 4, 2024, http://delawarecountymemory.org/items/show/49.