Order of the Eastern Star - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: 1954-55 photo: Paul Revere Chapter #855, Chicago, IL

pjeanwenzel — 2012-11-05 00:47:40Z

Hope the photo arrived okay.

Patricia

Re: 1954-55 photo: Paul Revere Chapter #855, Chicago, IL

LindaHolmstrom — 2012-10-22 01:14:26Z

Hi, one of my husband's great grandmothers was a member of the Eastern Star Chicago chapter. Their names were Anna Mohr Holmstrom and Anna Healy Moretti. I'd appreciate a digital copy of the picture. My email address is theredqueen2000@yahoo.com.

Thank you,
Linda Holmstrom

Need information on Lillian Augusta Franklin Dresdner

geegeenancy — 2012-03-22 07:50:50Z

Grandma was a Worthy Matron in Eastern Star. I am trying to complete a petition to join, but I need the Masonic affiliation information. Grandma was born in 1892 in Sag Harbor, New York. Can anyone assist?

She was married to William Dresdner. William was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1892.

Re: Need information on Bella Puffer

8caitlin8 — 2012-01-18 19:48:17Z

Dave,

Her death date of 1932 is actually listed on Ancestry, and I know from conversations with my grandmother that she was alive when my grandparents married in 1920 because she was a witness to their marriage. Also, as per my grandmother and the 1920 census, my grandfather Cady Puffer was living with Arabella in Fort Wayne in 1920 just before his marriage and after his discharge from the army. So she can not be the Arabella that who in 1914 in Ashtabula.

Sharon

Re: Need information on Bella Puffer

ncdave4 — 2012-01-18 16:48:00Z

Sharon,

Thanks for the information. With all the time that has lapsed since your first post I'm not surprised you have the info already. I am a little confused about the death dates of Arabella though. The discrepancy is almost 20 years. I'll have to research my info.
Thanks again for the update
Dave

Re: Need information on Bella Puffer

8caitlin8 — 2012-01-18 14:41:54Z

Dave,

Thank you for your response. However, since my original post of May 2007, I have discovered much info on my Great Great Aunt Arabella.

Arabella did not die on the 18th of Nov 1914 in Ashtabula, Ohio. Arabella Puffer Swift died on the 30th of Oct 1932 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her obituary can be found in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette p. 3 on the 31st of Oct 1932.

Arabella's husband, Lorenzo Swift enlisted 1 Jul 1863 in the 8th Ohio Regiment and was discharged as Sergeant on the 5th of April 1865. Arabella and Lorenzo had only one child, Cady Swift (named for Arabella's father) who was born 17 Sep 1869 and died in Ft. Wayne 21 Feb 1911 (I have a picture of Cady Swift taken when he was 8). Shortly before Cady Swift died, Arabella moved from Pulaski to Fort Wayne and was living there in 1920. In the 1930 census she was widowed and living in Fort Wayne. Living with her was my grandfather, Cady Puffer, age 30. Cady and my grandmother, Irene Mork, were married 6 months later. My grandparents settled in Fort Wayne and were close to Arabella - or Aunt Bella as they called her. Aunt Bella was the sister of George Puffer - my grandfather's father.

But thank you for your response Dave - it is good to know that someone else is interested in this line! I posted this on this message board so that anyone else (if there is anyone!) who might be interested in this line will have the info.

Sharon

Re: Need information on Bella Puffer

ncdave4 — 2012-01-17 18:59:09Z

Arbella/ Arvilla H. Puffer, m. 21 Jun 1866, Erie, OH to Lorenzo Swift (no dates). She died 18 Nov. 1914, Ashtabula, OH.

Hope this helps

Dave
GGS9 of George Puffer

1954-55 photo: Paul Revere Chapter #855, Chicago, IL

pjeanwenzel — 2012-01-01 19:02:40Z

I have a photo of the 1954-55 officers of Paul Revere Chapter #855 of the Eastern Star. This chapter was in Chicago, Illinois. Unfortunately, my father (one of the officers) wrote numbers on some of the people. Some of the people are named on the back of the photo:
Dorothy Van Wanroy, Peter Van Wanroy, Anne Terhune, Padraic Gallagher, Esther L. Johnson, Helen Peck, Bernadette Swan, Freda Stewart, Iva Hahn, Louchlan McKimmon, Grace M Neuhaus, Joseph Krol.
I'll send a digital copy of front and back to anyone who requests it.

HELEN NUSSBAUM WHITEMAN

LEEPOOL1 — 2011-12-08 22:53:17Z

I am looking for any information you may be able to share with me regarding Helen Nussbaum Whiteman and her membership in the Order of the Eastern Star. I know she has lived in Somerville,NJ, Milo Maine and Naples Florida. There may be other places also. Please any help you can give would be a wonderful thing. Thank you so very much.

emma bertha romska

bjetmore — 2011-10-03 17:14:04Z

i am looking for any and all information about emma bertha romska who once belonged to OES. she was an officer at one time. i am her grandaughter and am doing a family history.

Mildred Woodcock-Bock

climbingthethree — 2011-05-21 13:01:54Z

My grandmother, Mildred Bock (nee Woodcock) was apparently a member of the Eastern Star. I would like to, if possible, learn a little bit more about her involvement, and if anyone else was in it. Mildred would have been in a/the New Jersey chapter, possibly Cliffside Park if there is one.

Also, I heard from a friend that your family had to have specific history to be in Eastern Star. Is this true? If so, what might it mean?

Re: Phoebe Wright Thompson-OES Member in Alabama-d. 1905

sirjimalott — 2010-10-14 06:53:55Z

Hello!

If you email the grand secretary of Alabama OES, she will be able to check the records for you on your ggg Grandmother. her name is Elaine Springsteen and her email is humcraft@hotmail.com .

Good Luck!

Drifters from Detroit Chapter

BarbaraBaker17 — 2010-01-06 18:52:33Z

Back in the 1950's some of the members started a group called the Drifters. They did charity work to benefit different charities. My Mother was one of the original members. Anybody familiar with this group? I think they were from the Schoolcraft/Grandriver area.

Re: Agnes McDonald Past Matron

AndiHodges46 — 2008-10-18 01:33:46Z

contact the Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter Ohio. They have a web site.

Re: Samuel E. Eastburn 1854-1914

AndiHodges46 — 2008-10-18 01:31:20Z

Sorry, no. Our star is actually upside down. It has changed little over the years.

Samuel E. Eastburn 1854-1914

mercur81 — 2008-06-30 19:52:11Z

I inherited about 450 family pictures from the 19th century. Among them was this picture of my great uncle Samuel E. Eastburn of Spotsylvania, County, Virginia. I attached a picture. Sam is the one standing. Is he wearing an Order of the Eastern Star logo?

Phoebe Wright Thompson-OES Member in Alabama-d. 1905

dmac117 — 2008-03-07 17:21:22Z

My g-g-g-grandmother was Phoebe Catherine Wright and she married Rufus Lee Thompson in Lauderdale Co. AL in 1877. She was b. 1852 in AL, and d. 1905 in Lauderdale Co. AL. Her tombstone has the OES emblem on it. Are there any genealogical records from this time period?

Re: just wanted to ask some questions on joining

msgbrdadm — 2007-03-25 14:53:55Z

From the Order of the Eastern Star web-site
http://www.easternstar.org/

"Who may join: Only men who are Masons are eligible and only women with specific Masonic affiliation may be members. These affiliations include:

* Affiliated Master Masons in good standing,
* the wives
* daughters
* legally adopted daughters
* mothers
* widows
* sisters
* half sisters
* granddaughters
* stepmothers
* stepdaughters
* stepsisters
* daughters-in-law
* grandmothers
* great granddaughters
* nieces
* great nieces
* mothers-in-law
* sisters-in-law

and daughters of sisters or brothers of affiliated Master Masons in good standing, or if deceased were in good standing at the time of their death; as well as members - either active for three(3) years or majority - of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls or of the International Order of Job's daughters, each of whom having attained to at least the age of eighteen (18) years, are eligible to membership in the Order of the Eastern Star."

just wanted to ask some questions on joining

rocky00753 — 2007-03-24 07:08:55Z

I would really like to become part of the organization but have no family history around it or the Freemasons? Is this necessary to join or can I join without this???
How do I go about joining without family members being part of this?

Re: Order of the Eastern Star Michigan Centennial Book 1867-1967

Owen_KL — 2007-08-18 10:23:48Z

This is just for Michigan, not for any other parts of the country, and it's an unindexed history book, not a directory. For the most part only the state-wide officers are listed -- about 6 people per year, out of 530 chapters, with 50-800 members in each as of 1967. Do you have any idea what year she might have been a Grand Officer? I've checked the officer listings from about 1905-1948, but the closest I find is Mr. Blaine COLMAN (not COLEMAN) in 1923-1924. I could check the text for a narrower span, in case she was mentioned as holding some lesser office, but since it's not indexed I'd want to know what years I'm looking for.
As it happens, I was given some assistance in my own hunt by the webmaster of the Michigan OES Website, who happens to be named Jim COLEMAN. You can reach him through the site at www.mioes.org .

Re: LOOK UP for Oscar James MATTHEWS, Sr.

balloonsbyo — 2008-01-10 18:04:07Z

Is the Danny & Diane's daughter Danielle? We may be able to pull some resources together. I know a few people who are Eastern Stars. I also know a few people who are Masons. My Dad is Oscar(Butch).

Re: Order of the Eastern Star Michigan Centennial Book 1867-1967

caserini — 2007-08-18 00:53:16Z

My great-grandmother Louise Coleman was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Maybe she's in there?

Louise Coleman - (1881 in Newfoundland - 10 July 1948 Denver, CO)

Need information on Bella Puffer

8caitlin8 — 2007-05-04 22:19:51Z

I am looking for information on Arvilla (Bella) nee Puffer who was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. I have a photo (Masonic) taken @ 1920 in Coldwater Mi. I do not know her married name, or if in fact she married. All of the women of her family were members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Bella was b. 1848 in Sherman Twp. Huron Co., Ohio to Charlotte Gilbert Puffer and Cady Puffer. In 1850 she appears in the Huron Co. census and in 1860 census in Williams Co. with her mother (Charlotte Puffet) and brother Geo and sister Julia. I can find no later record for her.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Sharon

Re: Order of the Eastern Star Michigan Centennial Book 1867-1967

Owen_KL — 2007-01-02 02:36:18Z

I'm webmaster for the Masonic Poets Society site, and searching for bio info for a poet that has just come to my attention, Helen E.C. BALMER, who was Worthy Grand Matron of the Eastern Star in Michigan sometime prior to 1904. Any information you could supply about her would be greatfully appreciated.

Order of the Eastern Stars

2006-12-02 15:07:32Z

I am searching for information about my great great grandmother, Annie Williams. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars, Comel Court #22 of Grand Prarie, Texas. She was born 2 January 1897 and died on 5 August 1980. Her husband was Lonnie Morgan

Laurel Montana/Eastern Star

2006-09-18 14:22:14Z

I am searching for any information on the Eastern Star in Laurel Montana. My grandmother was in the Eastern Star and I am trying to get any information on her that I can. She passed away way before I was born. Her name was Genevieve Elizabeth (Anderson) Dull. I was told she was born in New York and I am wondering if any of that information would be archived with the Eastern Star?

Thank you
Paula

OES website & links

2006-09-18 14:21:22Z

OES General Grand Chapter website: http://www.easternstar.org Here you will find links to the Grand Secretaries in each state who maintain the records of the members under their jurisdiction. Most have an e-mail address and many chapters have websites. Read how you can join the largest fraternal organization in the World for both men and women.

Orpha Saxon ,Order of the Eastern Star , Anderson, Indiana

2006-09-18 14:21:05Z

Looking for info,photos',unit #, etc., on my grandmother Orpha Saxon. She lived in Anderson ,In from 1926-1953. Apprecaite any help,info; Thank you! Bev Anderson

CLARA ELIZABETH JONES nee DIEPHAUS, Berkley, Michigan

2006-09-18 14:20:41Z

Clara was my great aunt and a member of the Eastern Star in Berkley, Michigan. I'm interested in locating any documents pertaining to her years in that organization. Hoping that possibly the documents she filled out at the time she applied to be a member would have other family information that would assist me in genealogical research.
I'm also interested in receiving copies of her achievements as she was a (Grand Matron ?) in the organization. If anyone can advise me on how to get this information it would be greatly appreciated.

Joining & deceased family members

ClareenS — 2006-09-18 14:20:25Z

I would like to join. Family members & friend of family during depression were members which consisted of gm & male member ; but not sure who. Also friend of gm. Most recent is a living Aunt & deceased Uncle in Mo. I live in NM. Others from ILLinois.

I'm trying to find out if any of my family was involved in the Order of the Eastern Star.

celestialprayer — 2006-09-18 14:20:05Z

These are just some of the family names that I have. I have limited it to the ones I feel were involved. They are: Skinner, Stutler, Burgett, Dupuis, and Aydlott. There are more names but I truely feel that these names may pop up some where in your organization. I would appreciate any help w/ this matter, I am anxious to join your organization but w/out a family member I am left out. Thank you for all of your help on this matter.
Sincerely Jonell

Re: death in 1974

hami25 — 2006-09-18 14:19:30Z

If there is anyone who thinks this brief info is familiar, please respond and I will get back to you asap. Thanks to anyone!

death in 1974

DonnaHamilton97 — 2006-09-18 14:19:16Z

If anyone knows anything about: Female Anderson, birth 1910 or 1911, died 1974-brain tumor at age 63, is buired with her parents. Was a beautician and a member of Daughters of Rebecca.

Georgia Grand Chapter

ANITABEATTY — 2006-09-18 14:18:58Z

Looking for record of Anita "Annie" Alexander
My great Aunt-

Great Grandmother and grand father association with OES

2006-09-18 14:18:45Z

Can you tell me what positions my great grandmother held in this organization. Her name is Francis Grissett she was from Pine Island in Myrtle Beach S.C. She had an OES burial and I want to know if she was in good standings when she died. I am OES member also and came in under my maiden name Christa Blye. Is there any way you can help me out.

Re: Order of the Eastern Star Michigan Centennial Book 1867-1967

geniejunkie4u — 2006-09-18 14:18:12Z

Just noticed your post on the book of Eastern star ; Please see my LOOKUP post dated Jan 23 2005.
Please let me know if there's any info. for Myrtle and Daniel McDONALD or Children: daug. Vivian Lois md. MI. to Henry GOODMAN their daug (Granddaug to Myrtle/Daniel) Vivian Faith GOODMAN md. (surname unknown) her son (Myrtle/Daniel's G-grandson) Charles Henry living Chicago IL area Xmas late 1950's
Also Myrtle/Daniel's son Arthur R. McDONALD of Detroit MI. listed on Cemetery records as a Contact for Myrtle / Daniel McDONALD
Myrtle's sister Edna "Faith" 1982 Obit has listing for a neice Vivian POPPS of Ariz. Don't know if it's Vivian Lois or her daug Vivian Faith both are Vivian's.
Also Daniel's has a widowed sister Gertrude HOLSTEIN age 50 living with them for 1920 MI census record and then Ashland Co. WI. 1930 census listed at 60 yrs. and living next to John McDONALD age 68 Canada-English with wife Mary age 53 Polish desent. possible links for Mc DONALD line; or maybe Mary links to HOLSTEIN some way. Welcome all conversation about any of this. Thanking in advance... May kindness be returned ten fold
Cordially, P. WOODWARD geniejunkie4u@hotmail.com

Order of the Eastern Star Michigan Centennial Book 1867-1967

ahankosky4201 — 2006-09-18 14:17:29Z

I have an Order of the Eastern Star Michigan Centennial Book 1867-1967. ahankosk@swbell.net

LOOK UP for Oscar James MATTHEWS, Sr.

2006-09-18 14:17:13Z

I WAS TOLD AS A YOUNG CHILD THAT MY GRANDFATHER (OSCAR JAMES MATTHEWS SR) WHO IS NOW DECESED WAS A MASON. THROUGH RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND OUT HIS ONLY BROTHER (HARRY MATTHEWS SR) I BASICALLY WANT TO KNOW IF THIS IS JUST A FAMILY MYTH OR IS THERE SOME TRUTH TO THE RUMORS. MY FATHER TOLD ME SOME OF HIS MASONIC BROTHERS ATTENDED MY GRANDFATHER'S FUNERAL IN THE EARLY EIGHTIES. (I WAS THERE TOO BUT I WAS VERY YOUNG) MY INQUIRY COMES FROM THE DESIRE TO BE AN EASTERN STAR. MY GRANDFATHER WAS BORN IN GEORGIA BUT RELOCATED TO LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA WHERE HE SPENT THE REMAINDER OF HIS LIFE UNTIL HIS DEATH. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMTATION YOU ARE ABLE TO UNCOVER. THANK YOU

Hello

brandishores — 2006-09-18 14:16:36Z

Hello my name is Brandi Shores and I am really into the Eastern Star and Mason and I am trying to see if any of my family members were part of it at one time or another a few names are Shores, Dupree

Agnes McDonald Past Matron

2006-07-10 23:01:17Z

Can anyone give me any information on my grandmother Agnes Tucker,her obituary said that she was a past matron of Eastern Stars.She died in1948 in dayton ohio.She lived in Princeton In. Gibson county before moving to dayton Ohio.I appreciate any help you can give me.

Thanks,
MJ

LOOKUP Please

geniejunkie4u — 2006-06-29 09:20:34Z

Myrtle May WOODWARD wife of Daniel Mc DONALD both passed in mid and late 1950's buried Detroit Michigan area.
Myrtle's marker states "Order of the Eastern Star" Can anyone tell me any more on this? perhaps there's notes on her membership or details about her from these old records.
Daniel Mc DONALD, Myrtle husband's marker has a notation of "Spanish War". He was in the newspaper or publishing industry and wrote a beautiful Poem about his Myrtle May. Welcome all conversations about any of this.
Also Looking for living family links to this line to share old letter and Poem sent to my parents from Daniel in late 1950's They had a daug. Vivian Lois McDONALD b. 1900 md. Henry GOODMAN abt. 1925 in Detroit MI. and their daug was Vivian Faith GOODMAN married surname not known but lived in Chicago ILL. area with a new born son Charles Henry, as old letter gives up these clues about Daniel's Xmas visit to see his new G-grandson Charles Henry. He traveled with daug. Vivian Lois and Husband Henry GOODMAN Parents of daug. Vivian Faith and grandparents of Charles Henry; traveling via automobile.
Daniel and Myrtle's Son was named Arthur R (maybe Raymond after Myrtle's brother) b. 1902 or 04 Arthur's wife could of been Selma or Alma. They lived in Detroit area and were listed on cemetery records for contact for Myrtle and Daniel MC DONALD. Thanking in advance... May kindness be returned ten fold. Cordially, P. WOODWARD geniejunkie4u@hotmail.com

Dodge-Chelan, WA.

2006-04-25 00:14:15Z

Emily Dodge, my great grandmother was a member of the Eastern Star.

Re: CLARA ELIZABETH JONES nee DIEPHAUS, Berkley, Michigan

2005-11-03 20:46:15Z

You could try contacting the secretary of Berkley-Highland Park Chapter #483. They meet at Berkley Masonic Temple,2290 West Eleven Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072. Give her your email address. She is online, but I don't want to give out her information without her permission.

Re: Great Great Grandmother Niswanger

cjlaird — 2005-10-29 15:53:06Z

Eastern Star can get information from other chapters, but if she lived in Hutchinson specifically, or generally in Reno County, Kansas, the chapter in Hutchinson would be the logical place to start.
Acacia and Silver Leaf chapters were the main ones active in Hutchinson. Silver Leaf absorbed Acacia, which was an older group, about 10 to 15 years ago, and they should have the records from Acacia somewhere in storage. My grandmother was associated with Eastern Star in the Acacia chapter.
If G-g-grandma Niswanger was in Eastern Star, you might also consider that she could have been associated with Rebekah Lodge or Job's Daughters, too. These groups were quite popular as a social & quasi-religious meeting place, and many women who associated with the same chapter were also many times friends in other facets of their lives.
Check the fraternal organizations in the area to see what their sister groups were called - Odd Fellows (IOOF) & others.

joining the order of eastern stars

2005-05-27 00:20:51Z

I am not sure of when but my mother who is now deceased was once a member. All that I can remember is that she was a "lilly of the valley" I am very interested in joining the order here in Rochester NY, but I am not sure of what steps I need to take. I also am not sure of whether or not my grandparents or aunts or uncles belonged to a masonic order.

Re: Mabel Jewell Dorriss Heard Bass

Cricket502 — 2004-09-04 23:49:07Z

Write to the Grand Secretary of your state. They have the records for the person that you want.

Re: OES website & links

2004-06-09 23:20:58Z

St. Mary's Chapter 49 Order of Eastern Star working under the jurisdiction of MW Enoch Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. and Star of Bethlehem Grand Chapter for the state of New York. Located in Bronx, NY.

Feel free to browse our website http://www.stmarys49oes.tk

Mabel Jewell Dorriss Heard Bass

2004-01-15 19:45:17Z

Willie Edward Heard, Mabels son is the maternal grandfather of my grandson " Jedediah Woodard" and I would like to give my grandson his family tree. Mabel and Willie are both deceased. They both died in Osawatamie,Kansas City, Kansas. Mabels obit says she was a member of the Eastern Star and Veterans of Foreign Wars. If anyone has info or names of someone I could contact please e-mail me.

Thank you

Great Great Grandmother Niswanger

mareegold — 2002-05-31 12:58:58Z

My GGGM Was a member for 50 years in Eastern Star in Houston and in Ks. I am doing family rearch now. Would ES have any info on her?

Thank you

Cindy.