Peoples' Tribune
Jefferson City, Missouri
22 Aug 1877
One of the most eminent and esteemed citizens of Missouri, and a leading light in the Masonic fraternity, Mr. Wm. E. Dunscomb, formerly of Jefferson City, died in St. Louis on the 24th ult., and was buried in Jefferson City on the 27th, with the usual Masonic rites, his funeral being attended by the largest concourse of citizens we have witnessed for many a day. Judge Dunscomb at one time filled the important position of Chief Clerk in the Auditor's Office, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State, in both of which positions he acquitted himself with credit. He was at one time Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of this State.
About ten years since, yielding to the influence of financial troubles, he became hopelessly demented, and was kindly cared for at the insane asylum in St. Louis by the Masonic brotherhood, who never forsook him in the hour of his misfortune, but continued to care for him up to hour of his death, and then, the warm sympathy characteristic of the noble institution of he had so long stood identified as an honored member, they sent his remains, enclosed and embalmed in a beautiful casket to Jefferson City for interment. A good man has departed.
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Next to Dr. Edwards' residence on High street was that of Hon. W. E. Dunscomb...he married a daughter of Dr. Dorris, the father of Pope Dorris. Of this union several children were born. Mr. Dunscomb was of medium height, of light complexion, and wore a long flowing beard. He was pleasant in his manners and inclined to be reserved in his conversation. ..Mr. Dunscomb was clerk of the Supreme Court, chief clerk in the Auditor's office, and Commissioner of Permanent Seat of Government. He filled all these positions with credit to himself and honor to the State.
Mr. Dunscomb was one of the brightest Masons in the State and filled many important positions in the grand lodge of this State, including that of grand master. I think he was one of the charter members of Jefferson Lodge No. 43. If not, he was one of the early members and did much towards its building.
He was one of the first if not the first bankers of this city. He, Thomas Miller, R.L. Jefferson and Phil Chappell were the originators of Exchange Bank of this city.
Source: Pioneers of High, Water and Main, The Reminisiscences of Dr. R. E. Young published in 1997.
Bio information contributed by FAG member Nancy Arnold Thompson
Jefferson City, Missouri
22 Aug 1877
One of the most eminent and esteemed citizens of Missouri, and a leading light in the Masonic fraternity, Mr. Wm. E. Dunscomb, formerly of Jefferson City, died in St. Louis on the 24th ult., and was buried in Jefferson City on the 27th, with the usual Masonic rites, his funeral being attended by the largest concourse of citizens we have witnessed for many a day. Judge Dunscomb at one time filled the important position of Chief Clerk in the Auditor's Office, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State, in both of which positions he acquitted himself with credit. He was at one time Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of this State.
About ten years since, yielding to the influence of financial troubles, he became hopelessly demented, and was kindly cared for at the insane asylum in St. Louis by the Masonic brotherhood, who never forsook him in the hour of his misfortune, but continued to care for him up to hour of his death, and then, the warm sympathy characteristic of the noble institution of he had so long stood identified as an honored member, they sent his remains, enclosed and embalmed in a beautiful casket to Jefferson City for interment. A good man has departed.
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Next to Dr. Edwards' residence on High street was that of Hon. W. E. Dunscomb...he married a daughter of Dr. Dorris, the father of Pope Dorris. Of this union several children were born. Mr. Dunscomb was of medium height, of light complexion, and wore a long flowing beard. He was pleasant in his manners and inclined to be reserved in his conversation. ..Mr. Dunscomb was clerk of the Supreme Court, chief clerk in the Auditor's office, and Commissioner of Permanent Seat of Government. He filled all these positions with credit to himself and honor to the State.
Mr. Dunscomb was one of the brightest Masons in the State and filled many important positions in the grand lodge of this State, including that of grand master. I think he was one of the charter members of Jefferson Lodge No. 43. If not, he was one of the early members and did much towards its building.
He was one of the first if not the first bankers of this city. He, Thomas Miller, R.L. Jefferson and Phil Chappell were the originators of Exchange Bank of this city.
Source: Pioneers of High, Water and Main, The Reminisiscences of Dr. R. E. Young published in 1997.
Bio information contributed by FAG member Nancy Arnold Thompson
Peoples' Tribune
Jefferson City, Missouri
22 Aug 1877
One of the most eminent and esteemed citizens of Missouri, and a leading light in the Masonic fraternity, Mr. Wm. E. Dunscomb, formerly of Jefferson City, died in St. Louis on the 24th ult., and was buried in Jefferson City on the 27th, with the usual Masonic rites, his funeral being attended by the largest concourse of citizens we have witnessed for many a day. Judge Dunscomb at one time filled the important position of Chief Clerk in the Auditor's Office, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State, in both of which positions he acquitted himself with credit. He was at one time Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of this State.
About ten years since, yielding to the influence of financial troubles, he became hopelessly demented, and was kindly cared for at the insane asylum in St. Louis by the Masonic brotherhood, who never forsook him in the hour of his misfortune, but continued to care for him up to hour of his death, and then, the warm sympathy characteristic of the noble institution of he had so long stood identified as an honored member, they sent his remains, enclosed and embalmed in a beautiful casket to Jefferson City for interment. A good man has departed.
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Next to Dr. Edwards' residence on High street was that of Hon. W. E. Dunscomb...he married a daughter of Dr. Dorris, the father of Pope Dorris. Of this union several children were born. Mr. Dunscomb was of medium height, of light complexion, and wore a long flowing beard. He was pleasant in his manners and inclined to be reserved in his conversation. ..Mr. Dunscomb was clerk of the Supreme Court, chief clerk in the Auditor's office, and Commissioner of Permanent Seat of Government. He filled all these positions with credit to himself and honor to the State.
Mr. Dunscomb was one of the brightest Masons in the State and filled many important positions in the grand lodge of this State, including that of grand master. I think he was one of the charter members of Jefferson Lodge No. 43. If not, he was one of the early members and did much towards its building.
He was one of the first if not the first bankers of this city. He, Thomas Miller, R.L. Jefferson and Phil Chappell were the originators of Exchange Bank of this city.
Source: Pioneers of High, Water and Main, The Reminisiscences of Dr. R. E. Young published in 1997.
Bio information contributed by FAG member Nancy Arnold Thompson
Jefferson City, Missouri
22 Aug 1877
One of the most eminent and esteemed citizens of Missouri, and a leading light in the Masonic fraternity, Mr. Wm. E. Dunscomb, formerly of Jefferson City, died in St. Louis on the 24th ult., and was buried in Jefferson City on the 27th, with the usual Masonic rites, his funeral being attended by the largest concourse of citizens we have witnessed for many a day. Judge Dunscomb at one time filled the important position of Chief Clerk in the Auditor's Office, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State, in both of which positions he acquitted himself with credit. He was at one time Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of this State.
About ten years since, yielding to the influence of financial troubles, he became hopelessly demented, and was kindly cared for at the insane asylum in St. Louis by the Masonic brotherhood, who never forsook him in the hour of his misfortune, but continued to care for him up to hour of his death, and then, the warm sympathy characteristic of the noble institution of he had so long stood identified as an honored member, they sent his remains, enclosed and embalmed in a beautiful casket to Jefferson City for interment. A good man has departed.
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Next to Dr. Edwards' residence on High street was that of Hon. W. E. Dunscomb...he married a daughter of Dr. Dorris, the father of Pope Dorris. Of this union several children were born. Mr. Dunscomb was of medium height, of light complexion, and wore a long flowing beard. He was pleasant in his manners and inclined to be reserved in his conversation. ..Mr. Dunscomb was clerk of the Supreme Court, chief clerk in the Auditor's office, and Commissioner of Permanent Seat of Government. He filled all these positions with credit to himself and honor to the State.
Mr. Dunscomb was one of the brightest Masons in the State and filled many important positions in the grand lodge of this State, including that of grand master. I think he was one of the charter members of Jefferson Lodge No. 43. If not, he was one of the early members and did much towards its building.
He was one of the first if not the first bankers of this city. He, Thomas Miller, R.L. Jefferson and Phil Chappell were the originators of Exchange Bank of this city.
Source: Pioneers of High, Water and Main, The Reminisiscences of Dr. R. E. Young published in 1997.
Bio information contributed by FAG member Nancy Arnold Thompson
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Edward Dunscomb
1846–1902
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Sarah D. "Sallie" Dunscomb Church
1848–1933
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Kate Dunscomb Gundelfinger
1850–1928
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William Ellsworth "Dick" Dunscomb Jr
1853–1919
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Mary "Mamie" Dunscomb Lee
1855–1937
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George Fackler "Georgie" Dunscomb
1857–1858
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Eugenia Dunscomb Schwind
1861–1901
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Anne Dorriss Dunscomb Moore
1863–1929
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