Joseph F. Hodgson

The Evening Star, October 6, 1902, p. 16
Funeral of Joseph F. Hodgson
Washington Commandery, No. 1, K.T., Attends Remains to Grave

The funeral of Mr. Joseph F. Hodgson, whose death occurred Saturday morning, after a long illness, at his home, 1108 13th street northwest, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence. Washington Commandery, No. 1, Knights Templar, of which Mr. Hodgson was a member, had charge of the funeral.

Interment was made in Congressional cemetery.

Mr. Hodgson was one of the oldest citizens of the District, having been born here seventy-seven years ago He had resided here all his life, during the last twenty years being employed in the city post office. He was one of the first volunteers to offer his services to the country in 1861, and was a member of the President's Guard at the time of Lincoln's inauguration. He was prominent in Masonic circles and a member of the G.A.R. He is survived by a widow and three children, all of whom reside in Washington.

Bookkeeper for F.J. Heiberger, long a major in the District National Guard.