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From Bob McLaughlin
 
The First Session of the General Grand Chapter was held on November 1876 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
 
Minutes from General Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star,
August 20-21, 1880 in Chicago Illionois
 
Most Worthy Grand Matron - Mrs. Elmery Foley
Most Worthy Grand Patron - Mr. Thomas M. Lamb
 
Balance on hand at previous General Grand Chapter            $  102.69
Amount Received                                                                                   1867.76
Total                                                                                                     1970.45  
Expenditures                                                                                          1704.65
Balance on Hand                                                                                       265.80
 
Rituals        $ 0.25
 
17 Grand Chapters
309 Subordinate Chapters
15691 Members
 
14 Chapters directly under General Grand Chapter
(these were Chapters in States where there was not an established Grand Chapter)
413 Members