The Franklin County Genealogical Society - Part 2

(The following was written by Meg Scott, and is reprinted from “Reflections”, a collection of local stories available at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum. Any opinions made in the article are from the author.)August 30th, 1879 the Scioto Valley Pioneer Association was organized which was an auxiliary to the Franklin County Pioneer Association. The Columbus Genealogical Society was organized 3 October 1930, with 71 persons present and 51 signing application cards of membership in the new Society. The officers were:President - William H. AlexanderFirst Vice-President - Landon C. BellSecond Vice-President - Dr. Andrew TimbermanSecretary - Maj. Frederick W. HuntingtonTreasurer - William G. KillsHistorian - Henry A. WilliamsLibrarian - Charles B. GalbreathGenealogist - Mrs. William C. MooreBoard of Trustees1 Year Term:Mrs. Myers Y. CooperMaj. Frederick W. HuntingtonMrs. Maude Murray Miller2 Year Term:Dr. Frank W. GardnerWinford L. MattoonMrs. James B. Patton3 Year Term:William H. AlexanderJudge Homer Z. BostwickMrs. Christian F. Jaegar(The continuation of this story in the next blog entry.)