OXFORD LODGE

 

Oxford Lodge, No. 367, A.F.A.M.: was granted a dispensation on October 18, 1860, by the grand master of the state, to open a new lodge U. D., in Oxford, in Henry county. The lodge worked U. D., until October 16, 1861, it received its charter and number from Grand Master Ira A. W. Buck

. Its first officers were : Paul Hahn, W.M. ; Robert Detheridge, S.W. ; Fleharty, J.W. ; Samuel Wilson, Treasurer; M. S. Shephard, Secretary ; Thomas Robertson, S.D. ; George Gale, J.D. ; Samuel Epperson, Tyler.

The charter members were P. W. Epperson, Thomas Robertson, Samuel Wilson, S. C. Moberly, J. D. Kennedy, J. M. Herbert, M. S. Shephard, Joshua Bruner, and N. McCombers.

The lodge removed to and held its first meeting in New Windsor July 12, 1870. It owned its hall in Oxford, which it sold to S. B. Shumway, and in September, 1870, bought its present hall and undivided half interest in the lot on which it stands of J. A. Maxwell. It is in good financial condition and numbers among its members some of the foremost and best men in the community, ranking as one of the best working lodges in the country. It has had on its roll the names of over 130 members, its present active membership being forty-six.

During its twenty-one years' existence the following eight members have filled the office of Worshipful Master : Paul Hahn, two years ; R. Detheridge, four years ; S. B. Shumway, six years ; M. Colley, J. M. Timberlake, A. D. Underwood, two years ; A. P. Petrie, two years ; and R. S. Petrie, three years. The present officers of the lodge are : H. H. Roberts, W.M. ; B. F. Brooks, S.W.; J. F. Cox, J.W.; W. W. Parsons, Treasurer ; A.P. Shroyer, Secretary ; A. Olson, S.D.; A. G. McMullen, J.D.; R. Blair, Tyler.

 

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