The History of Genesee, MI, Ch. 24, Woman's Relief Corps

WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.

Prominent among the many benevolent organizations in Flint stands Governor Crapo Woman's Relief Corps No. 23. It was organized, October 15, 1884, by sixteen enthusiastic women, "to assist in caring for the Union veteran and his family; to inculcate lessons of patriotism in the community, and to assist in the observance of Memorial Day." The three principal charter officers were: Mrs. Mary A. McConnelly, President; Mrs. Harriet P. Thompson, Senior Vice-President; and Mrs. Ann Willett, Junior Vice-President. How well these purposes have been carried out is a matter of public knowledge. Since its organization it has expended in Flint for Union veterans and their families over two thousand dollars. There have also been substantial contributions made tot he Soldiers' home at Grand Rapids, the county, and to other worthy objects. The original meeting place was in the old I. O. O. F. hall in the Judd block, but it was afterwards changed to G. A. R. hall. The corps now number one hundred and seven members.

The meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. The officers are:
President	Etta Van Tassel
Senior Vice-President	Susan Marsh
Junior Vice-President	Rose Rich
Secretary	Ella Earl
Treasurer	Alice Gibson
Conductress	Mary Egglestone
Chaplain	Elvira Hilton