Soldier, Merchant, Lawyer and Editor.
Sixteenth Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1834-1843.
General William J. Reese died at his residence on Wheeling Street Monday morning about four o'clock, after but a few days of serious illness, though he has for many years been confined to the house. He was in his eightieth year, one of Lancaster's pioneer citizens and most prominent persons. His Masonic reputation was national, he having held many of the most important offices in the national, state and local organizations of the fraternity. He was constituted the first Eminent Commander of Lancaster Commandery of Knights Templar, No. 2, which was organized December 16, 1837, under warrant of the Grand Encampment of the United States, in the old Masonic Hall above the old Market House, which so shortly preceded him in the way of all things material. At the same time, General George Sanderson, deceased, was constituted first Generalissimo and Joseph Greet, first Captain General.
He was the last surviving member of Lancaster's distinguished bar as it existed previous to 1841, (excepting Charles Borland), of which Thomas Ewing, Sr., John T. Brasee, Hocking H. Hunter, William W. Irwin, Henry Stanbery, Charles Borland, Jesse R. Hart, William Medill, Philadelp Van Trump and William Slade were also members. William Slade went to Europe many years ago, and is possibly living, although reported dead. There were several younger members of the bar, who left before establishing a legal reputation.
Mr. Reese, during his legal experiences, was an efficient and popular member of the Lancaster bar. He filled municipal positions in the city government, besides devoting a portion of his time to merchandising. He also, at one period, occupied for a considerable time the editorial chair of the "Lancaster Gazette." He married the eldest sister of William Tecumseh and Senator John Sherman, who still survives him.
Several years ago, Mr. Reese became partially paralyzed, wholly unfitting him for active life, since which time, he has lived a quiet and retired life, seldom being able to leave his residence.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, and during his active life, was one of its most valuable, influential and leading officials.
Besides his wife, the following children survive him: Major Henry Reese and Miss Julia Reese, of this city; Mrs. Hoyt, of New York; Mrs. Judge Granger, of Zanesville and Mrs. Judge Reber, of St. Louis, Mo.
The funeral service will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Rev. J.N. Rippey, rector, officiating.
(Copied from the Lancaster Gazette, Vol. 58, No. 83, Wednesday, December 19, 1883)
Sixteenth Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1834-1843.
General William J. Reese died at his residence on Wheeling Street Monday morning about four o'clock, after but a few days of serious illness, though he has for many years been confined to the house. He was in his eightieth year, one of Lancaster's pioneer citizens and most prominent persons. His Masonic reputation was national, he having held many of the most important offices in the national, state and local organizations of the fraternity. He was constituted the first Eminent Commander of Lancaster Commandery of Knights Templar, No. 2, which was organized December 16, 1837, under warrant of the Grand Encampment of the United States, in the old Masonic Hall above the old Market House, which so shortly preceded him in the way of all things material. At the same time, General George Sanderson, deceased, was constituted first Generalissimo and Joseph Greet, first Captain General.
He was the last surviving member of Lancaster's distinguished bar as it existed previous to 1841, (excepting Charles Borland), of which Thomas Ewing, Sr., John T. Brasee, Hocking H. Hunter, William W. Irwin, Henry Stanbery, Charles Borland, Jesse R. Hart, William Medill, Philadelp Van Trump and William Slade were also members. William Slade went to Europe many years ago, and is possibly living, although reported dead. There were several younger members of the bar, who left before establishing a legal reputation.
Mr. Reese, during his legal experiences, was an efficient and popular member of the Lancaster bar. He filled municipal positions in the city government, besides devoting a portion of his time to merchandising. He also, at one period, occupied for a considerable time the editorial chair of the "Lancaster Gazette." He married the eldest sister of William Tecumseh and Senator John Sherman, who still survives him.
Several years ago, Mr. Reese became partially paralyzed, wholly unfitting him for active life, since which time, he has lived a quiet and retired life, seldom being able to leave his residence.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, and during his active life, was one of its most valuable, influential and leading officials.
Besides his wife, the following children survive him: Major Henry Reese and Miss Julia Reese, of this city; Mrs. Hoyt, of New York; Mrs. Judge Granger, of Zanesville and Mrs. Judge Reber, of St. Louis, Mo.
The funeral service will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Rev. J.N. Rippey, rector, officiating.
(Copied from the Lancaster Gazette, Vol. 58, No. 83, Wednesday, December 19, 1883)
Soldier, Merchant, Lawyer and Editor.
Sixteenth Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1834-1843.
General William J. Reese died at his residence on Wheeling Street Monday morning about four o'clock, after but a few days of serious illness, though he has for many years been confined to the house. He was in his eightieth year, one of Lancaster's pioneer citizens and most prominent persons. His Masonic reputation was national, he having held many of the most important offices in the national, state and local organizations of the fraternity. He was constituted the first Eminent Commander of Lancaster Commandery of Knights Templar, No. 2, which was organized December 16, 1837, under warrant of the Grand Encampment of the United States, in the old Masonic Hall above the old Market House, which so shortly preceded him in the way of all things material. At the same time, General George Sanderson, deceased, was constituted first Generalissimo and Joseph Greet, first Captain General.
He was the last surviving member of Lancaster's distinguished bar as it existed previous to 1841, (excepting Charles Borland), of which Thomas Ewing, Sr., John T. Brasee, Hocking H. Hunter, William W. Irwin, Henry Stanbery, Charles Borland, Jesse R. Hart, William Medill, Philadelp Van Trump and William Slade were also members. William Slade went to Europe many years ago, and is possibly living, although reported dead. There were several younger members of the bar, who left before establishing a legal reputation.
Mr. Reese, during his legal experiences, was an efficient and popular member of the Lancaster bar. He filled municipal positions in the city government, besides devoting a portion of his time to merchandising. He also, at one period, occupied for a considerable time the editorial chair of the "Lancaster Gazette." He married the eldest sister of William Tecumseh and Senator John Sherman, who still survives him.
Several years ago, Mr. Reese became partially paralyzed, wholly unfitting him for active life, since which time, he has lived a quiet and retired life, seldom being able to leave his residence.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, and during his active life, was one of its most valuable, influential and leading officials.
Besides his wife, the following children survive him: Major Henry Reese and Miss Julia Reese, of this city; Mrs. Hoyt, of New York; Mrs. Judge Granger, of Zanesville and Mrs. Judge Reber, of St. Louis, Mo.
The funeral service will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Rev. J.N. Rippey, rector, officiating.
(Copied from the Lancaster Gazette, Vol. 58, No. 83, Wednesday, December 19, 1883)
Sixteenth Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1834-1843.
General William J. Reese died at his residence on Wheeling Street Monday morning about four o'clock, after but a few days of serious illness, though he has for many years been confined to the house. He was in his eightieth year, one of Lancaster's pioneer citizens and most prominent persons. His Masonic reputation was national, he having held many of the most important offices in the national, state and local organizations of the fraternity. He was constituted the first Eminent Commander of Lancaster Commandery of Knights Templar, No. 2, which was organized December 16, 1837, under warrant of the Grand Encampment of the United States, in the old Masonic Hall above the old Market House, which so shortly preceded him in the way of all things material. At the same time, General George Sanderson, deceased, was constituted first Generalissimo and Joseph Greet, first Captain General.
He was the last surviving member of Lancaster's distinguished bar as it existed previous to 1841, (excepting Charles Borland), of which Thomas Ewing, Sr., John T. Brasee, Hocking H. Hunter, William W. Irwin, Henry Stanbery, Charles Borland, Jesse R. Hart, William Medill, Philadelp Van Trump and William Slade were also members. William Slade went to Europe many years ago, and is possibly living, although reported dead. There were several younger members of the bar, who left before establishing a legal reputation.
Mr. Reese, during his legal experiences, was an efficient and popular member of the Lancaster bar. He filled municipal positions in the city government, besides devoting a portion of his time to merchandising. He also, at one period, occupied for a considerable time the editorial chair of the "Lancaster Gazette." He married the eldest sister of William Tecumseh and Senator John Sherman, who still survives him.
Several years ago, Mr. Reese became partially paralyzed, wholly unfitting him for active life, since which time, he has lived a quiet and retired life, seldom being able to leave his residence.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, and during his active life, was one of its most valuable, influential and leading officials.
Besides his wife, the following children survive him: Major Henry Reese and Miss Julia Reese, of this city; Mrs. Hoyt, of New York; Mrs. Judge Granger, of Zanesville and Mrs. Judge Reber, of St. Louis, Mo.
The funeral service will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Rev. J.N. Rippey, rector, officiating.
(Copied from the Lancaster Gazette, Vol. 58, No. 83, Wednesday, December 19, 1883)
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