Masonic Relief Association Record Book, 1873-1876

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
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Preferred citation:

Masonic Relief Association Record Book, 1873-1876. Local government records collection, Lynchburg Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219-8000.

Summary

Creator:
Lynchburg (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Masonic Relief Association Record Book, 1873-1876. Local government records collection, Lynchburg Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219-8000.

Background

Scope and content:

Masonic Mutual Relief Association Record Book, 1873-1876, lists dues assessed and paid by each member. It is arranged alphabetically. The volume also contains two loose pages with minutes of meetings 1875 Dec. 6 and 1876 Jan. 14.

Biographical / historical:

Lynchburg, in Campbell County, was named for John Lynch, the owner of the original town site. It was established in 1786, incorporated as a town in 1805, and became a city in 1852.

The Masonic Mutual Relief Association (Lynchburg, Va.) was organized 1873 June 19.

Acquisition information:

This collection came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of records from Lynchburg.

This collection is located at the State Records Center. Contact Archives Research Services for access information, directions, and hours.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 v. (640 p.)