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Benson John Lossing

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Centurion, 1847–unknown

Proposed by
T. S. Cummings
born February 12, 1813
Beekman, New York
died June 3, 1891
Poughkeepsie, New York
elected April 3, 1847
Age thirty-four
Member portrait of Benson John Lossing

Archivist’s Notes

There is a possibility that he did not join the club despite documentation of his election, as his name does not appear in any subsequent printed rosters of membership. He may have chosen not to “qualify” for membership (i.e., pay initiation fees). The Century Association has traditionally recognized such cases as former members, however, as rosters were not published annually and it is possible he joined between printings.

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