EDWIN GATES NASH
(1856 - 1934)
Edwin Gates Nash, Veteran Lawyer, Dies At 78
FUNERAL WILL BE CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAY
Father of De Molay Order In Wisconsin Suffered Heart Attack Five Weeks Ago
Edwin Gates Nash, senior member of the firm of Nash and Nash, oldest law firm in Manitowoc, and a practicing attorney here for nearly 60 years, died this morning at the home, 628 North Eighth street. He was 78.
Mr. Nash, prominent for years in fraternal and lodge circles in Manitowoc, and founder of the De Molay, the junior order of Masonry in Wisconsin, had been seriously ill for the past five weeks. He suffered a heart attack after reaching his home from the office on Sept. 22 and since then was confined to his bed. Funeral services, under Masonic auspices, will be held at the Masonic Temple, Chicago street, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Nash began the practice of law in Manitowoc in 1877 and became a member of the firm established 62 years ago by his older brother, the late Lyman J. Nash. While never holding public office, except for one term as city attorney in 1887-88, Mr. Nash was always active in community life and held many private positions of responsibility.
Born in 1856.
E.G. Nash was born May 9, 1856 at Rock Prairie, near Janesville. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Nash, moved to the Wisconsin farm in Rock county from New York state in 1850. He was the youngest member of a family of six sons and a daughter and was the last survivor.
The deceased obtained his early education in Rock county and came to Manitowoc in 1875. His older brother, the late Lyman J. Nash, opened a law office here 62 years ago and another brother, the late William F. Nash, established the Weekly Chronicle at Two Rivers.
Early in life, Mr. Nash took up the study of law in the offices of Nash and Schmitz. In the June term of circuit court in 1877 he was admitted to the bar and formed a partnership with his brother under the name of Nash and Nash. When younger, Mr. Nash was an ardent baseball fan and also actively engaged in playing with teams in the city. In later life his advice was often sought by those sponsoring league baseball teams in Manitowoc and he was always a contributor to organization plans in the years that Manitowoc enrolled clubs in league competition.
Active As Mason
Mr. Nash's interest in baseball continued down the years and despite the fact that he was confined to his bed Mr. Nash evidenced interest in the recent world series.
Mr. Nash was active in Masonic circles for more than half a century. He took his first degree in the Blue lodge in this city Aug. 17, 1881 and his second and third degrees shortly after. He occupied at various times practically all the offices of the lodge and was elected and reelected master of the lodge. Shortly after affiliating with the Blue lodge he became interested in Royal Arch Masonry and joined the local chapter. For many years he was head of the chapter as its high priest.
Later Mr. Nash was active in the work of the grand chapter of the Masonic order in Wisconsin and 10 years ago was elected to head the grand chapter as its grand high priest. He also took all the Scottish Rite degrees up to the 32nd in the Wisconsin Consistory. He was a member of the Manitowoc Commandery of the Knights of Templar.
De Molay Launched
While attending the annual session of the grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons at Asheville, N.C., in 1921 Mr. Nash became interested in the De Molay order. Upon his return home he saw the possibilities of such an order in the state. He appointed a committee to investigate and on their favorable report the De Molay order was formally launched in Wisconsin.
At the state meeting of the De Molay order in Manitowoc two years ago special tribute was paid to "Dad" Nash by several hundred members of the junior order here for the convention. He had the degree of Legion of Honor conferred on him. Mr. Nash was a member of the Kiwanis club, serving as its head at one time, a charter member of the Lakeside Country club and at one time president of the club, member of the Manitowoc County Bar association, which he also headed for several terms, and a member of the Elks club. In his Kiwanis work Mr. Nash was active in the club sponsorship of 4-H club activities in the county.
Although Mr. Nash became interested, as a stockholder, in a number of manufacturing plants both in this city and Two Rivers, his business pursuits were practically confined to the practice of law. He was a member of the bar of the fourth judicial circuit, of the state supreme court and also the federal courts.
Was Republican
In politics the deceased was a lifelong republican. While he never sought a political office he was sent as a delegate from Wisconsin to the republican national convention which nominated William McKinley president in 1900. Mr. Nash was married in this city April 20, 1881 to Euphemia Luling, the daughter of the late Charles Luling. In April, 1931, Mr. and Mrs. Nash observed their golden wedding anniversary with a trip to Naperville, Ill., the birthplace of Mrs. Nash.
Survivors are his widow, and one son, Edwin Luling Nash, associated with the Lindstedt-Hoffman company in this city.
The body may be viewed at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday up to the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., October 29, 1934 P. 2
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▪ buried 10-31-1934
▪ cause: cardiac failure
▪ buried on Lyman J. Nash lot
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(1856 - 1934)
Edwin Gates Nash, Veteran Lawyer, Dies At 78
FUNERAL WILL BE CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAY
Father of De Molay Order In Wisconsin Suffered Heart Attack Five Weeks Ago
Edwin Gates Nash, senior member of the firm of Nash and Nash, oldest law firm in Manitowoc, and a practicing attorney here for nearly 60 years, died this morning at the home, 628 North Eighth street. He was 78.
Mr. Nash, prominent for years in fraternal and lodge circles in Manitowoc, and founder of the De Molay, the junior order of Masonry in Wisconsin, had been seriously ill for the past five weeks. He suffered a heart attack after reaching his home from the office on Sept. 22 and since then was confined to his bed. Funeral services, under Masonic auspices, will be held at the Masonic Temple, Chicago street, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Nash began the practice of law in Manitowoc in 1877 and became a member of the firm established 62 years ago by his older brother, the late Lyman J. Nash. While never holding public office, except for one term as city attorney in 1887-88, Mr. Nash was always active in community life and held many private positions of responsibility.
Born in 1856.
E.G. Nash was born May 9, 1856 at Rock Prairie, near Janesville. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Nash, moved to the Wisconsin farm in Rock county from New York state in 1850. He was the youngest member of a family of six sons and a daughter and was the last survivor.
The deceased obtained his early education in Rock county and came to Manitowoc in 1875. His older brother, the late Lyman J. Nash, opened a law office here 62 years ago and another brother, the late William F. Nash, established the Weekly Chronicle at Two Rivers.
Early in life, Mr. Nash took up the study of law in the offices of Nash and Schmitz. In the June term of circuit court in 1877 he was admitted to the bar and formed a partnership with his brother under the name of Nash and Nash. When younger, Mr. Nash was an ardent baseball fan and also actively engaged in playing with teams in the city. In later life his advice was often sought by those sponsoring league baseball teams in Manitowoc and he was always a contributor to organization plans in the years that Manitowoc enrolled clubs in league competition.
Active As Mason
Mr. Nash's interest in baseball continued down the years and despite the fact that he was confined to his bed Mr. Nash evidenced interest in the recent world series.
Mr. Nash was active in Masonic circles for more than half a century. He took his first degree in the Blue lodge in this city Aug. 17, 1881 and his second and third degrees shortly after. He occupied at various times practically all the offices of the lodge and was elected and reelected master of the lodge. Shortly after affiliating with the Blue lodge he became interested in Royal Arch Masonry and joined the local chapter. For many years he was head of the chapter as its high priest.
Later Mr. Nash was active in the work of the grand chapter of the Masonic order in Wisconsin and 10 years ago was elected to head the grand chapter as its grand high priest. He also took all the Scottish Rite degrees up to the 32nd in the Wisconsin Consistory. He was a member of the Manitowoc Commandery of the Knights of Templar.
De Molay Launched
While attending the annual session of the grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons at Asheville, N.C., in 1921 Mr. Nash became interested in the De Molay order. Upon his return home he saw the possibilities of such an order in the state. He appointed a committee to investigate and on their favorable report the De Molay order was formally launched in Wisconsin.
At the state meeting of the De Molay order in Manitowoc two years ago special tribute was paid to "Dad" Nash by several hundred members of the junior order here for the convention. He had the degree of Legion of Honor conferred on him. Mr. Nash was a member of the Kiwanis club, serving as its head at one time, a charter member of the Lakeside Country club and at one time president of the club, member of the Manitowoc County Bar association, which he also headed for several terms, and a member of the Elks club. In his Kiwanis work Mr. Nash was active in the club sponsorship of 4-H club activities in the county.
Although Mr. Nash became interested, as a stockholder, in a number of manufacturing plants both in this city and Two Rivers, his business pursuits were practically confined to the practice of law. He was a member of the bar of the fourth judicial circuit, of the state supreme court and also the federal courts.
Was Republican
In politics the deceased was a lifelong republican. While he never sought a political office he was sent as a delegate from Wisconsin to the republican national convention which nominated William McKinley president in 1900. Mr. Nash was married in this city April 20, 1881 to Euphemia Luling, the daughter of the late Charles Luling. In April, 1931, Mr. and Mrs. Nash observed their golden wedding anniversary with a trip to Naperville, Ill., the birthplace of Mrs. Nash.
Survivors are his widow, and one son, Edwin Luling Nash, associated with the Lindstedt-Hoffman company in this city.
The body may be viewed at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday up to the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., October 29, 1934 P. 2
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▪ buried 10-31-1934
▪ cause: cardiac failure
▪ buried on Lyman J. Nash lot
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EDWIN GATES NASH
(1856 - 1934)
Edwin Gates Nash, Veteran Lawyer, Dies At 78
FUNERAL WILL BE CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAY
Father of De Molay Order In Wisconsin Suffered Heart Attack Five Weeks Ago
Edwin Gates Nash, senior member of the firm of Nash and Nash, oldest law firm in Manitowoc, and a practicing attorney here for nearly 60 years, died this morning at the home, 628 North Eighth street. He was 78.
Mr. Nash, prominent for years in fraternal and lodge circles in Manitowoc, and founder of the De Molay, the junior order of Masonry in Wisconsin, had been seriously ill for the past five weeks. He suffered a heart attack after reaching his home from the office on Sept. 22 and since then was confined to his bed. Funeral services, under Masonic auspices, will be held at the Masonic Temple, Chicago street, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Nash began the practice of law in Manitowoc in 1877 and became a member of the firm established 62 years ago by his older brother, the late Lyman J. Nash. While never holding public office, except for one term as city attorney in 1887-88, Mr. Nash was always active in community life and held many private positions of responsibility.
Born in 1856.
E.G. Nash was born May 9, 1856 at Rock Prairie, near Janesville. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Nash, moved to the Wisconsin farm in Rock county from New York state in 1850. He was the youngest member of a family of six sons and a daughter and was the last survivor.
The deceased obtained his early education in Rock county and came to Manitowoc in 1875. His older brother, the late Lyman J. Nash, opened a law office here 62 years ago and another brother, the late William F. Nash, established the Weekly Chronicle at Two Rivers.
Early in life, Mr. Nash took up the study of law in the offices of Nash and Schmitz. In the June term of circuit court in 1877 he was admitted to the bar and formed a partnership with his brother under the name of Nash and Nash. When younger, Mr. Nash was an ardent baseball fan and also actively engaged in playing with teams in the city. In later life his advice was often sought by those sponsoring league baseball teams in Manitowoc and he was always a contributor to organization plans in the years that Manitowoc enrolled clubs in league competition.
Active As Mason
Mr. Nash's interest in baseball continued down the years and despite the fact that he was confined to his bed Mr. Nash evidenced interest in the recent world series.
Mr. Nash was active in Masonic circles for more than half a century. He took his first degree in the Blue lodge in this city Aug. 17, 1881 and his second and third degrees shortly after. He occupied at various times practically all the offices of the lodge and was elected and reelected master of the lodge. Shortly after affiliating with the Blue lodge he became interested in Royal Arch Masonry and joined the local chapter. For many years he was head of the chapter as its high priest.
Later Mr. Nash was active in the work of the grand chapter of the Masonic order in Wisconsin and 10 years ago was elected to head the grand chapter as its grand high priest. He also took all the Scottish Rite degrees up to the 32nd in the Wisconsin Consistory. He was a member of the Manitowoc Commandery of the Knights of Templar.
De Molay Launched
While attending the annual session of the grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons at Asheville, N.C., in 1921 Mr. Nash became interested in the De Molay order. Upon his return home he saw the possibilities of such an order in the state. He appointed a committee to investigate and on their favorable report the De Molay order was formally launched in Wisconsin.
At the state meeting of the De Molay order in Manitowoc two years ago special tribute was paid to "Dad" Nash by several hundred members of the junior order here for the convention. He had the degree of Legion of Honor conferred on him. Mr. Nash was a member of the Kiwanis club, serving as its head at one time, a charter member of the Lakeside Country club and at one time president of the club, member of the Manitowoc County Bar association, which he also headed for several terms, and a member of the Elks club. In his Kiwanis work Mr. Nash was active in the club sponsorship of 4-H club activities in the county.
Although Mr. Nash became interested, as a stockholder, in a number of manufacturing plants both in this city and Two Rivers, his business pursuits were practically confined to the practice of law. He was a member of the bar of the fourth judicial circuit, of the state supreme court and also the federal courts.
Was Republican
In politics the deceased was a lifelong republican. While he never sought a political office he was sent as a delegate from Wisconsin to the republican national convention which nominated William McKinley president in 1900. Mr. Nash was married in this city April 20, 1881 to Euphemia Luling, the daughter of the late Charles Luling. In April, 1931, Mr. and Mrs. Nash observed their golden wedding anniversary with a trip to Naperville, Ill., the birthplace of Mrs. Nash.
Survivors are his widow, and one son, Edwin Luling Nash, associated with the Lindstedt-Hoffman company in this city.
The body may be viewed at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday up to the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., October 29, 1934 P. 2
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▪ buried 10-31-1934
▪ cause: cardiac failure
▪ buried on Lyman J. Nash lot
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(1856 - 1934)
Edwin Gates Nash, Veteran Lawyer, Dies At 78
FUNERAL WILL BE CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAY
Father of De Molay Order In Wisconsin Suffered Heart Attack Five Weeks Ago
Edwin Gates Nash, senior member of the firm of Nash and Nash, oldest law firm in Manitowoc, and a practicing attorney here for nearly 60 years, died this morning at the home, 628 North Eighth street. He was 78.
Mr. Nash, prominent for years in fraternal and lodge circles in Manitowoc, and founder of the De Molay, the junior order of Masonry in Wisconsin, had been seriously ill for the past five weeks. He suffered a heart attack after reaching his home from the office on Sept. 22 and since then was confined to his bed. Funeral services, under Masonic auspices, will be held at the Masonic Temple, Chicago street, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Nash began the practice of law in Manitowoc in 1877 and became a member of the firm established 62 years ago by his older brother, the late Lyman J. Nash. While never holding public office, except for one term as city attorney in 1887-88, Mr. Nash was always active in community life and held many private positions of responsibility.
Born in 1856.
E.G. Nash was born May 9, 1856 at Rock Prairie, near Janesville. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Nash, moved to the Wisconsin farm in Rock county from New York state in 1850. He was the youngest member of a family of six sons and a daughter and was the last survivor.
The deceased obtained his early education in Rock county and came to Manitowoc in 1875. His older brother, the late Lyman J. Nash, opened a law office here 62 years ago and another brother, the late William F. Nash, established the Weekly Chronicle at Two Rivers.
Early in life, Mr. Nash took up the study of law in the offices of Nash and Schmitz. In the June term of circuit court in 1877 he was admitted to the bar and formed a partnership with his brother under the name of Nash and Nash. When younger, Mr. Nash was an ardent baseball fan and also actively engaged in playing with teams in the city. In later life his advice was often sought by those sponsoring league baseball teams in Manitowoc and he was always a contributor to organization plans in the years that Manitowoc enrolled clubs in league competition.
Active As Mason
Mr. Nash's interest in baseball continued down the years and despite the fact that he was confined to his bed Mr. Nash evidenced interest in the recent world series.
Mr. Nash was active in Masonic circles for more than half a century. He took his first degree in the Blue lodge in this city Aug. 17, 1881 and his second and third degrees shortly after. He occupied at various times practically all the offices of the lodge and was elected and reelected master of the lodge. Shortly after affiliating with the Blue lodge he became interested in Royal Arch Masonry and joined the local chapter. For many years he was head of the chapter as its high priest.
Later Mr. Nash was active in the work of the grand chapter of the Masonic order in Wisconsin and 10 years ago was elected to head the grand chapter as its grand high priest. He also took all the Scottish Rite degrees up to the 32nd in the Wisconsin Consistory. He was a member of the Manitowoc Commandery of the Knights of Templar.
De Molay Launched
While attending the annual session of the grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons at Asheville, N.C., in 1921 Mr. Nash became interested in the De Molay order. Upon his return home he saw the possibilities of such an order in the state. He appointed a committee to investigate and on their favorable report the De Molay order was formally launched in Wisconsin.
At the state meeting of the De Molay order in Manitowoc two years ago special tribute was paid to "Dad" Nash by several hundred members of the junior order here for the convention. He had the degree of Legion of Honor conferred on him. Mr. Nash was a member of the Kiwanis club, serving as its head at one time, a charter member of the Lakeside Country club and at one time president of the club, member of the Manitowoc County Bar association, which he also headed for several terms, and a member of the Elks club. In his Kiwanis work Mr. Nash was active in the club sponsorship of 4-H club activities in the county.
Although Mr. Nash became interested, as a stockholder, in a number of manufacturing plants both in this city and Two Rivers, his business pursuits were practically confined to the practice of law. He was a member of the bar of the fourth judicial circuit, of the state supreme court and also the federal courts.
Was Republican
In politics the deceased was a lifelong republican. While he never sought a political office he was sent as a delegate from Wisconsin to the republican national convention which nominated William McKinley president in 1900. Mr. Nash was married in this city April 20, 1881 to Euphemia Luling, the daughter of the late Charles Luling. In April, 1931, Mr. and Mrs. Nash observed their golden wedding anniversary with a trip to Naperville, Ill., the birthplace of Mrs. Nash.
Survivors are his widow, and one son, Edwin Luling Nash, associated with the Lindstedt-Hoffman company in this city.
The body may be viewed at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday up to the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wis., October 29, 1934 P. 2
★☆♥══════════════♥★♥══════════════♥☆★
▪ buried 10-31-1934
▪ cause: cardiac failure
▪ buried on Lyman J. Nash lot
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