W. R. (Will) McDermett
First Senior Warden

Brother W. R. McDermett was the first Senior Warden of Cross Plains Lodge (1886-1887) and was Worshipful Master 1887-89.  He lived in the vicinity of East Caddo Peak and may have held an elective office in Baird.  The Lodge membership increased from 16 to 27 during his year as Master of the Lodge.

Brother McDermett is probably burried in Belle Plain or Baird.  He was a brother to Charlie and Hugh McDermett.  A Younger Hugh McDermett was the son of his brother Charlie.

The W. R. McDermett's had several children including Lois, Mamie, Billy, and a daughter that married a Cuttberth. 

Note: Much of the above information provided by C. N. Spencer.  Lodge documents contain variances occur in the spelling of McDermett/McDermott.