A History of Masonry in Madison County, Kentucky 1812-1913, compiled 
and written by Robert R. Burnam, 1914, p.  96.

SAMUEL HANSON STONE, son of James C. Stone and Matilda Hanson, was born in 
Madison County December 4, 1849.  His grandfather, Samuel Stone, was one of 
the charter members of Richmond Lodge and its fourth Master.  His father 
was a most highly esteemed gentleman, a Captain in the Mexican War, 
1846-48.  His mother was of a distinguished family, being a sister of 
General Roger Hanson of Confederate fame.  When sixteen years of age Mr. 
Stone was sent by his parents to Germany to complete his education.  He was 
a student at both Heidelberg and Leipsig.  While at the former institution 
he became famous as a swordsman.  Mark Twain alluded to him in one of his 
books as "the big Kentuckian" who left a lasting reputation.  He spent four 
years abroad in study and travel and his stories of his experiences were 
most interesting.  Let it be remembered that foreign travel fifty years ago 
was nothing like so common as it is today, so when he returned home he was, 
with his scars received from dueling as he would jokingly say, "quite a 
hero."  His parents lived in Leavenworth, Kansas, having removed there 
prior to the Civil War.  When he came home from Germany he engaged for a 
time in the banking business.  Subsequently he returned to Kentucky and for 
more than twenty years was engaged in agricultural pursuits.  He had by 
inheritance a love for politics and was elected Auditor of Kentucky in 1895 
as a Republican.  His record as Auditor reflected great credit on him as a 
man of affairs, and he was a candidate for the nomination of Governor in 
1899.  Many have thought that had he been nominated that shameful part of 
Kentucky's history, 1899-1900, might have been averted.  However this is 
speculation.  After his service as Auditor he removed to Louisville 
engaging in the tobacco business.  Here he was very successful.
     He died April 3, 1909, when apparently in the full flush of both his 
manhood and usefulness.  Few men had a more striking personality than 
Colonel Stone, and few indeed were so interesting and companionable. By 
reason of his wit and humor, his experiences and travels, his society was a 
never ending source of delight to those with Whom he came in contact.
     He was made a Master Mason June, 1876, and received the Capitular 
degrees the same year.  Became Master of his Lodge December, 1894.  He was 
Knighted in Richmond Commandery October 12, 1876, and became Eminent 
Commander April, 1881.  At the forty-eighth annual conclave of the Grand 
Commandery, held at Bowling Green May, 1895, he was chosen Right Eminent 
Grand Commander.  Subsequent to his retirement as Grand Commander he was an
almost constant attendant at the annual conclaves, serving frequently on 
many of its most important committees.
     He was survived by his wife, who was Miss Pattie Harris, and two sons, 
James C. Stone and Samuel H. Stone, Jr., all now living in Louisville.

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