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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Of
M⸫W⸫ Ralph Guichard

1881-1882

Another native of Germany and former soldier was elected Grand
Master to succeed Brother Sohns. He was Ralph Guichard of
Walla Walla. He was born at Zeitz, Germany, December 8, 1830
and came to America in 1854. He enlisted in the US Army in
1855 and was stationed at The Dalles and Fort Walla Walla. After
his discharge he remained in Walla Walla as a merchant.

He helped erect the first building there that had glass windows.
He served on the city council, as probate judge, and was
appointed registrar of the US Land Office. He took his degrees in
Walla Walla Lodge, No. 7, in 1863, and served as its Secretary.
Later he affiliated with Blue Mountain Lodge, No. 13, and was its Master in 1880. He died in Walla
Walla April 3, 1898, after a long and painful illness.