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Montana Freemason January 2016 Volume 92 Number 1

An interesting addition to this story was found while
researching the family and Masonic connections. It seems
that Col. Conger and his brother Omar Conger have a role
in the founding of the American Red Cross. In 1864 after
sustaining another war related wound, Col. Conger ended
up being cared for by Clara Barton. After the war she
was trying to find support in Congress to form the
Red Cross. She came across Senator Omar Conger
(MI) and during the course of the conversation asked
if he was related to Col. Conger, he said yes he is my
brother. Clara Barton told how she had cared for
Col. Conger and his recovery. Thereafter, Senator
Conger became a strong supporter for the creation
of the American Red Cross.

General Lafayette Baker and Col. Everton J. Conger

Dillon Lodge No. 16 Tyler’s Sword

Everton J. Conger
Dillon, Montana

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