Grand Recorder, James B. Blanks, visited Graham Commandery on December 15,1903 at 8 o’clock in their well equipped asylum, solemnly constituted and consecrated Graham Commandery, No22 of this jurisdiction. On this interesting occasion R.E. J.F.K. Steele of the Grand Commandery of West Virginia kindly assisted him as Grand Marshall and E. Sir G.C. Metcger of Ivanhoe Commandery No. 10, of West Virginia acted as Grand Prelate and pronounced the solemn words of consecration. After superintending the election of officers for the new Commandery and transaction of such business as required attention, the doors were opened and quite a number of ladies- the wives, daughters and sisters of Sir Knights with friends, were introduced and seated. When the ceremony of installation of the newly elected officers was performed in accordance with the requirements of the code. After the company retired the Commandery was closed in due form. The Sir Knights repaired to the banquet hall, while the ladies had preceded them, and a most pleasant hour was spent around the festive board. The Commandery was well equipped and officers faithful and energetic. James E. Blake predicted a bright future for the young Commandery stationed in the beautiful town of Graham.

On July 12, 1924, the town of Graham’s name was changed to Bluefield.

Charter Officers:

C.W. Anderson – Commander
J.R. Yost – Generalissimo
J.E. Morton – Captain General
J.H. Slone – Senior Wardern
J. B. Frazier – Prelate
J.E. Baylor – Treasurer
Orin Role – Recorder
K.H. Horne – Stander Bearer
J.B. Sanders – Sword Bearer
S.N. Hufford – Warder
W.A. Lindsy – Sentinel
R.W. McClintock – 3rd Guard
R.L. Gillispie – 2nd Guard
N.L. Coiner – 1st Guard

Past Commander

John Walters

Members

Adam’s, Joel T
Anderson, George I
Baker, W.H.
Barber, L.J.
Caudill, T.A.
Copenhaver, V.B.
Fagg, R.L.
Fitzpatrick, W.C
Fraxier, W.H.
Frazier, W.M.
Gilladin, J.H.
Harry, J.H.
Newton, J.M.
Peraido, Peter
Rose, L.P.
Ross, Albert
Smoot, T.R.
Stump, L.J.
Turkey, G.T.
Walige, P.W.
Williamson, R.H.
Wray, W.S.
Young, B.