Henry H. Moose 1890 & 1891

Born:

1836

Initiated

 

Passed:

 

Raised:

1864

 

Died:   January 29, 1920 at the age of 84 years.

Worshipful brother Henry Moose the first Master of Edmond Lodge #37 He was raised a Master Mason in 1864 in Ohio. Served in lodges in Ohio, Illinois and Arkansas. Was a charter member of Guthrie Lodge #35 as well as Edmond #37. Worshipful brother Moose was also the first commander of commander #3 Oklahoma City.

In 1958, at age of 22 years : Worshipful brother Henry Moose married Miss Devorie of Ohio. From this union five children were born.

The Civil War broke out on April 12, 1861 and 17 days later : Worshipful brother Moose enlisted in Company B, 25th Ohio Infantry.

In 1864 Mrs. Moose died In 1965 : Worshipful brother Moose remarried in to Kate Fergerson or Gentry County Missouri. From this union there were five children born.

From 1865 to 1889 the Moose family lived in Ohio, Illinois, and Arkansas. He practiced Law, was superintendent of Schools, worked real estate and served two terms in the Illinois general assembly.

By January 1, 1889 : Worshipful brother Moose was 53 years of age, yet the opening of the "unassigned Lands" of Oklahoma was a great pull to him and on April 22, 1889 the Moose family was in Guthrie.

While in Guthrie he was involved in the drafting of the first "article of incorporation" of that new city, gave the first address on the first 4th of July celebration held in Oklahoma.

In September 1889 : Worshipful brother Moose, his wife Kattie and sole surviving child moved to Edmond. He set up a Law practice, worked in real estate, and was involved in politics. In September 1890, he was appointed as the teacher in the first public school in Edmond.

 

H. H. Moose was the first Town Clerk and was elected by the citizens of Edmond, Oklahoma Territory, on May 2, 1892. On July 6, 1904, the position of Town Clerk was amended to City Clerk. The City of Edmond Charter was adopted on July 2, 1925, and at that time, the office of City Clerk became an appointed position by the City Manager but under the supervision and direction of the Mayor and Council. The Charter was amended April 5, 1977, and the City Clerk is now under the City Manager’s direct supervision. Since the first Town Clerk was elected, 18 different citizens have held the title of Town or City Clerk.

With the help of John Mitch and Mr. Kerwin : Worshipful brother Moose was able to promote a $10,000 bond issue to establish the Normal School (UCO) in Edmond.

In the later years their surviving daughter who was totally blind was admitted to the Masonic home in Darlington Oklahoma. Fortunately she married after as short stay at the home and was discharged.

Mrs. Late Moose was admitted to the home in 1913 followed by Henry in 1914.

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