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Western Star Lodge No. 81 I.O.O.F. Augusta Kansas

Western Star Lodge No. 81 I.O.O.F. Augusta Kansas

Posted: 24 Jul 2005 9:12AM GMT
Classification: Query
I just received an obituary on a relative that died in 1920, it states that he was a member of the Western Star Lodge No. 81 in Augusta Kansas. I can not find such a lodge listed in Augusta Kansas but did find one in Michigan. If a lodge closes down/ becomes inactive does some other lodge take that number? I was just trying to find information on how long he had been a memeber and don't have a clues as to how to find out. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance
Cheri Mize
tmize@alaska.net

Re: Western Star Lodge No. 81 I.O.O.F. Augusta Kansas

Rev. Tim Mohon (View posts)
Posted: 25 Jul 2005 4:45PM GMT
Classification: Query
Cheri,

No, generally not...that number just becomes inactive. That way if there is a chance to reinstitute the lodge they can use the same number.

Also, the numbering system and names of lodges in each Grand Lodge (state) is determined by that jurisdiction. In other words, there can be fifty "Lodge #81" across the country, and Western Star Lodge can appear in every state. But there is only one "Western Star Lodge, No. 81, I.O.O.F., Augusta, Kansas." The numbering and names are not duplicated within a jurisdiction.

My suggestion is that you contact the Kansas Grand Lodge and ask if the lodge is still active. If yes, they can give you contact info for the lodge secretary. If not, they can tell you if they have the records for the defunct lodge and their procedure for researching (i.e., any cost or not), or if they are aware of an alternate source (perhaps a lodge history).

Here is the address/e-mail for the Kansas Grand Secretary:

Everett Spunaugle, Grand Secretary
Grand Lodge of Kansas, IOOF
130 West 2nd St
Frankfort KS 66427
Email: evjospun@hotmail.com

Let me know if this helps.

Rev. Tim Mohon, V.G.
Caledonia Lodge #288, Ohio
Mizpah Encampment #50, Ohio

Re: Western Star Lodge No. 81 I.O.O.F. Augusta Kansas

cheri (View posts)
Posted: 25 Jul 2005 5:18PM GMT
Classification: Query
Tim, thank you so much for the information, it was very helpful in knowing what to do next. I will contact them and find out what their proceedures are. Again Thank you very much

Re: Western Star Lodge No. 81 I.O.O.F. Augusta Kansas

Posted: 18 Apr 2015 2:21AM GMT
Classification: Query
The Augusta Lodge No 81 building, built in 1900, still stands, although it is no longer home to a lodge. The building is at 522 N State Street, Augusta, KS.
On Google Street View, you can zoom in on the stone near the top of the building and see the enscriptions:

1900 (I assume for the year built)
(above the No 81 is the symbol of IOOF the three chain links)
No 81

Best Wishes,
Matt
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