Grange Masters 1876-1926

The Grange was a farmers association founded in 1867 that sponsored local events, community service, and political lobbying for farmers rights. This picture displays the 27 Shrewsbury Grange Masters from 1876 to 1926, who presumably met at the hall now occupied by the Legion. Listed L-R, 1st row: Chas. A. Holman, Henry S. Ball, Oliver B. Wyman, Edward C. Howe, Frederick Bartlett, George L. Davis. 2nd Row: Edward A. Bartlett, WM E. Rice, Hiram W. Loring, J. Frank Marston, Geo E. Brigham, Fred J. Reed. 3rd Row: Willis E. Knowlton, Charles W. Russell. Chas. W. Watts, Walter E. Brigham, Wesley D. Bates, Chas. M. Field. 4th Row: Grover W. Bates, Waldo S. Field, Harris G. Field, Daniel C. Staples, Robert E Marsten, John Endicott. 5th Row: Herbert A. Cook, H.L. Goddard, Fred J. Stone.