A History of Masonry in Madison County, Kentucky 1812-1913, compiled 
and written by Robert R. Burnam, 1914, p. 81.

WILLIAM LETCHER CRUTCHER, the son of James Crutcher and Tabitha Phelps 
Williams, was born in Madison County, Kentucky, December 21, 1838.  His 
father, James Crutcher, was in early life a cabinet maker and associated 
with John Lawrence and Samuel Ware, both of whom were Masters of Richmond 
Lodge.  He was a splendid workman and a most estimable citizen in every 
way.  He married in 1837 and with his bride moved to the country, becoming 
a successful farmer.  His son, the subject of this sketch, is a worthy son 
of such a sire.  He was educated at the public schools in his native County 
and at Bethany College, Virginia, during the presidency of Alexander 
Campbell.  On returning from college he engaged in agricultural pursuits 
and has continued the life of a country gentleman except a few years while 
an officer in the Madison National Bank and deputy collector of internal 
revenue during the second Cleveland administration.  He owns and lives 
today on the farm where he was born.  He married early in life Miss Terry 
and their home has ever been one where a cordial welcome awaits their 
friends. 
     He was initiated in Richmond Lodge October 26, l860, passed February 
26, 1861, but did not receive the Master's degree until May 27, l865.  He 
once said to the writer that no one could tell what would happen in war 
time, so he waited until the war was over.  He was exalted to the august 
degree of a Royal Arch Mason in 1866.  He was elected Master first 
December, 1867.  Again in 1872, again in 1873 and a fourth time in 
December, 1890, serving in each instance a full year.  Mr. Crutcher has the 
honor of having had the longest service as Master during the history of 
Richmond Lodge.  He also bears the distinction (1914) of being not only the 
oldest Master, but the oldest member of our Lodge.  At the Centennial 
Celebration in August, 1913, he read a most interesting paper which has 
been preserved.  The hope and wish of all who know him is that he will be 
with us yet many years to help guide and direct the destiny of the craft.

Crutcher Williams Lawrence Ware Campbell Terry
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