she too, "crossed the river which we all must cross". Mr. Geo. F. Wing, the father, was one of our earliest members of the organization of 1902, and during the years that he lived was most loyal and faithful, and at his death was greatly missed, and by his family deeply mourned. Record of Death of Members During the Past Year Mrs. Barnum, Denver, Colo., died Aug. 13, 1926. Descended from Daniel. Mrs. Alice E. Wing, Farmingdale, Me., died Dec. 2, 1926. Descended from Stephen. Mrs. Brace, widow of DeWitt Brace, Prof. of Physics in the University of Neb. Mrs. Mary E. Wing, widow of Theodore Wing, Dover Plains, N. Y. David M. Wing, Eugene, Oregon, brother of Frederick A. Wing, of Seattle. Mrs. Helen J. Wing, Conway, Mass., died Oct. 18, 1926. Abner T. Wing, Fall River, Mass., son of John and Hetty Gifford Wing. Mrs. Julia French Wing, died Sept. 4, 1926. Descended from Allen Wing, one of the seven Wing brothers who founded the town of Wayne, Maine. Obituary in the Owl, December 1926. Warren G. Turner died in Portland 1925. He was the first man appointed to the office of "City Purchaser" for Portland. Extract from a Sandwich paperDr. Charles R. Luce, Washington, D C. died suddenly, date not given. He was descendent of John, oldest son of Deborah. EMMA WING CHAMBERLIN The Wing Family of America, AMERICAN WAR MOTHERS The Sixth Biennial convention of American War Mothers was held in the Auditorium at Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 26 to Oct. 1st, 1927. The American War Mothers is the oldest organization of the World War as it was organized by Mrs. Alice French in Indianapolis. Indiana, Sept. 29, 1917, by the request of Herbert Hoover, and became a Na was tional Organization May 1918. It charted by a special act of Congress, 1925. We had in attendance about seven hundred delegates. The hospitality of the city was wonderful. Vice Presi dent Dawes was one of the many talented speakers who gave their time and services. Rhode Island has the pleasant distinction of being the only state organized in New England. Mrs. Florence Ford Poole was appointed State Organizer Aug. 20, 1926. In one year Mrs. Poole organized four chapters, one of which was the state chapter. War Mothers of the Wing Family, will you not join us in this wonderful organization? Mrs. Poole is deeply interested in this work as the results tell us. Ever thoughtful of others, "Greetings to All War Mothers from Rhode Island State Chapter", found a place in this meeting. Old friends were greeted and the meeting was enjoyed by all present. FLORENCE FORD POOLE, Mothers of Rhode Island. Each National Reunion of The Wing Family of America, Incorporated, brings us in contact with new cousins. Mrs. Poole is a cousin from Providence, R. I., who was in attendance Aug. 17, 1927. Her experience, owing to her own delightful personality, was a pleasing one. We are glad to know this new cousin and hope to hear more of this wonderful work to which she is giving so much of her energy. MARCH OWL The March Owl is to take up the "Genealogy of the Wing Family of America" where Col. Wing left it, hoping to complete it. This work is being done under the supervision of Daniel V. Raymond, Bronx, N. Y., Mr. Raymond needs the assitance of all the cousins. The Owl was somewhat disappointed not to hear from a State Deputy. Do not forget to send reports for the March Owl. We acknowledge one new subscription and the sale of a single copy to new individuals. Each one helps and is appreciated. Material from Dr. Emma Wing Thompson Report of Meeting of Washington Unit Copy of letter of invitation From Clippings-Kith & Kin Seattle has a residential colony located in a bit of its own primeval forest. The Highlands is said to be a restricted suburb for people who like quiet and privacy. Some twenty-five or thirty families have chosen to build beautiful homes within the quiet precincts of the Highlands. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Willard Stimson and daughter, Jane, occupy one of these. Mrs. Stimson is the daughter of Frederick A. Wing. ***** were members of a party of travelers who went to Europe to study conditions there. ***** Charles George Hahn, Delafield, Wisconsin, motored to Los Angeles during the fall via St. Louis, Texas, Arizona and the Grand Canyon. He expects to visit his aunt, Miss Mattie Wing, Seattle, Wash., in February. Captain and Mrs. Duncan Wing, who were stationed at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas are now at Ft. D. A. Russell, Cheyenne, Wyoming, U. S. Army. ***** Who's Who in America There are six men by the name of "Wing" in the American "Who's Who", and one in England. Asa Shove Wing, Insurance official, Philadelphia. Charles Benjamin Wing, Civil Engineer, Stanford University. Daniel Gould Wing, Banker, Davenport, Iowa, and Boston. Francis Marion, or "Frank Wing", Newspaper Artist, St. Paul, Minn. Henry Hiram Wing, Professor Cornell University, Ithica, N. Y. John Durham Wing, Bishop of the Episcopalian Church, Winter Park, Fla. Tom Wing, Member of Parliament, Grimsby, England. ***** Washington Unit Meeting Report There were forty-five present. Those from Seattle were Theodore C. and daughters, Alma Jean and Mrs. Helen F. Wing Scott and son, Bernard J. Scott; Martha S.; Esper Wing Kuest; Mrs. Bert Elden Wing, son and daughter, Fred S. and Mrs. Mabel Wing Hammons and son, Charles Ross Hammons; Laura B. Wing Benson (Mrs. H. V., Sr.,) and husband Henry V., Sr.; Harry Nervin Wing and Mrs. Wing; Mrs. Lydia T. Huson; Mrs. Herman D.; Mrs. Lucretia Emma Wing Cowan and grandson, John Wesley Wing Porter: Mrs. Hattie Clara Wing Prevel (Mrs. W. R.) and husband, W. R. and daughter, Phyllis Jean Prevel; John H. and Mrs. Wing; Phoebe Henrietta Wing Arm strong (Mrs. Stewart S.) and daughter, Phoebe June Armstrong; Perry L. and Mrs. Wing, and Emma Wing Thompson. Mrs. Josephine Wing Miller (Mrs. T. S.) and husband T. S., Auburn, Wash. Earl Hemenover, nephew of Harry N. Wing, Bow, Wash. Ada Ruth Wing, Centralia, Wash. Those present from Tacoma wereTheobel Wing Alleeson (Mrs. L. R.) and children, Donald Wing, Mark Russell and Jean Arabel; E. W. Wing; Mrs. Vera Wing; George and Mrs. Wing and sons, Earnest F., Russell, Wallace and Glenn; and Martha Hiller. Letters of greetings were read from the National President, Prof. Herbert Wing, of Carlisle, Penn., and our National Secretary, Mrs. Caroline Wing Parker, New Bedford, Mass. Their encouragement and enthusiasm were very helpful and both letters appreciated. Ada Ruth Wing, Centralia and Earl Hemenover, Bow, subscribed for the Owl for one year. Theodore C. Wing, appointed chairman to see about a simple button as a badge to be worn at the gatherings of the Family, when held in hotels, parks, etc., that they may find one another. Martha S. Wing was elected Historian for the state. An enjoyable musical program was given by the Family. Song, Mrs. W. R. Prevel. Song, Mrs. Alleeson, violin obligato by Mark Alleeson. Cornet Solo, Donald Alleeson. The Meeting closed with singing of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds", and "God Be With You." ***** The plan made when we organized last August was to hold our meetings every three months for at least one year and those months to be the months preceding the publishing of the "Owl", that the proceedings may be published in that issue. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Lydia Huson, who attended the National Reunion last year at Sandwich. Her birthday is the day following the meeting and as all of us are to take well filled baskets for the 6 o'clock dinner, we shall have a large birthday cake with candles on it. It will be a "St. Valentine" party and plenty of "heart" decorations. We are encouraging the young people in the Family to bring their "sweethearts" to our meetings and already we have rumors of some nearby weddings. One of the ministers of Seattle will give an address at this meeting on "Influences of Bloodstream in History." ***** Macomber, who attended our "picnic" in Cousin Alice Wing Cornell Howland August, sent a "breezy" note a few weeks ago saying: "I received a thrill of satisfaction to learn from your announcement-invitation that the Western Wings were still carrying on, and a pang of disappointment that I could not be with you at your second reunion. "I shall always remember with pleasure the opportunity of being present at your organization of having the privilege of speaking to you, and the still greater one of meeting the Wings of the West. Yourself and family are cordially invited to attend the second meeting of Washington Unit, of "The Wing Family of America, Inc." on Saturday evening, November 19, 1927, at 6:30 for dinner or 7:30 for the meeting, at the Gowman Hotel, Second Avenue and Stewart Street, Seattle. Make reservations for the dinner with Kenwood 2500. The dinner and the meeting are informal. It is desired that business people come direct from their offices. Attend both if possible. Deborah Wing and her three sons, John, Daniel and Stephen, came from England to America in the ship "William and Francis", in June, 1632. In 1637 they settled Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. Deborah was the widow of the Rev. John Wing of Flushing, Holland, and London, England. Nearly all bearing the name of "Wing" of English descent, now in America, are the descendants of Deborah and her three sons. Will you invite everyone by the name of "Wing" by birth or descent to the meeting? Will you write the names of your "Wing" line of grand-parents (both father and mother) as far back as you can trace; thereby helping yourself and others who need your information? Sign your name, address and telephone number and bring to the meeting. There are no State membership dues; but the "Owl" the offical Journal of "The Wing Family of America, Inc." should be in every family. It is $1.00 per year. Membership in the National Association is also $1.00 per year. The "Owl" has been published for more than 25 years and has a circulation in every state in the Union and in many foreign countries. Fraternally and Cordially, Dr. Emma Wing Thompson, Pres., 4513 University Way-Me 3675. Miss Alma Jean Wing, Secy. & Treas., 768 Bellevue No., Ca. 1189. KITH AND KIN Alice A. Allen, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, writes us of a feat of which a young man might be proud. Cousin Will Wing was over one day and felt very proud of his record of cutting his corn. He cut and tied eighty shocks of corn in one day. He added, "I didn't do it the next day, but I kept up with the man I hired and cut and tied seventy-eight shocks". Mr. Wing was at Sandwich in 1921. He is now eighty-one years of age. The Wings do not easily "slow down". What young man did more? *** * * Senator Nye Visits Sandwich United States Senator Gerald P. Nye and Mrs. Nye of North Dakota made a hurried visit to Sandwich Monday afternoon, November 28, 1927. The old town is the old home of his ancestors. This was his first visit to Cape Cod, and in fact, his first visit to New England. He had heard of the Daniel Webster Inn where Webster stayed while on his fishing trips here, and was much interested in having pointed out to him the room occupied by that eminent states man. The Senator, anxious of course to get a line on his family tree and some of the localities where his ancestors were wont to inhabit, called on William L. Nye, president of the Sandwich Historical Society. Mr. Nye is an authority on the old families, and the Senator knew that before he and Mrs. Nye called on him. Within the short visit which they made, Mr. Nye gave the information they were seeking, and directed them to visit the locality of the old mill at Spring Hill and also where the old homestead stood, which they did. The party remained in town only about two hours, and left early that they might reach Plymouth before dark. Before leaving, the Senator expressed his great pleasure in being able to visit the old town where his family was one of the early settlers, and would like tc see the town in the summer time when everything is in full bloom, and may do so he said next year.-Sandwich Independent. ***** Iowa Deputy Mrs. Perry Simmons of 1117 S. 18th St., Fort Dodge, Iowa, has been appointed one of the Wing Deputies for that state. Mrs. Simmons is deeply interested in the Wings and we are anticipating much help from her activities. ***** The old Gray house on Bassett's Island, Pocasset, has been sold to Nathaniel Wing. The Gray house is one of the oldest land marks in that part of Cape Cod. Mr. Wing is taking down the house and will use the lumber in erecting buildings on his property in Pocasset. ***** Ancient Cannon Found in Battery March St. Harold Kellogg, architect of the new Batterymarch building, believes that the piece might be an old ship's cannon, as the land on which the construction work is being carried on was once the site of Wing's shipyard, located on Bos Reception Held on Eightieth Birthday Mrs. Mary A. Wing of 29 Washington street celebrated her 80th 80th birthday Monday, receiving her friends and relatives at an informal reception from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M. About 60 persons called to extend their best wishes to Mrs. Wing. Among them were friends from Rochester, N. H. She was presented with many beautiful flowers, plants and other gifts. Mrs. Wing is in perfect health and is very active. Next Thursday she will start for St. Petersburg, Fla., where she has spent the last six winters.Fairhaven Star. Mrs. Wing was present at the reunion Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1927. **** ** Mrs. Florence Ford Poole of Provi dence writes: John "I am a descendant of Rev. Wing; Daniel, Jashub, Joseph; Patience; June 1916 Owl. I also have a record from Dartmouth Town Clerk and the Leonard Papers. Her son, John, was married in Cambridge, Albany County, N. Y., in 1800 to Patty Cushman of Dartmouth, Mass. Patience's brother. Joseph Wing, was born in Cambridge, 1790. It seems strange that my first visit to a Wing Reunion should be Fairhaven where Samuel and Patience lived and where John Kenney, my great grandfather was born, May 17, 1770. Can anyone answer these questions: 1. Where and what were the Hoxie Manuscripts? 2. Where can I find the ancestry of Deborah Clifton, wife of Joseph Wing? ***** Mrs. Blanche Lovelace Weston is residing this winter in Needham, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Weston having recently removed from Portland, Me.. to Needham. Mrs. Wm. H. (Florence Ford) Poole recently assisted at a meeting of the Mosnansient Chapter D. A. R. held at the R. I. Historical Society Rooms, Providence, R. I., when the local chapter entertained the State Regent, Mrs. William L. Manchester. Mrs. Poole organized the first Rhode Island Chapter of the American War Mothers, and last August a State Chapter was organized at a meeting held in Roger Williams Park. Mrs. Poole was elected the first state President. *** Daniel D. Lovelace, Esq.: The receipt today of the September 1927 issue of "The Owl" to which I am a subscriber reminds me that your publication may be interested in recording the death of my mother, Eliza Jane Dexter who was born in Maine on January 8th, 1839 and died in Vancouver, B. C., on November 8th, 1927. She was the daughter of Japheth Dexter an Eliza Spencer and married my father Richard Hawley Wilford, in 1862, who was descended from one Amos Hawley who moved from Connecticut to the Province of Quebec in about the year 1789. My mother was a member of the Wing Family by reason of the marriage of her ancestor Isaac Dexter born June 13th, 1744, to Keziah Wing. I look with great interest for each arrival of "The Owl" for, as you will note, my own ancestry is almost entirely from the old Puritan stock of the New England States. I enclose a clipping from our local paper announcing the death of my mother. Extending to you and your publication all good wishes for the New Year, I am, Yours very truly, Frederick R. Wilford. |