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Frank Sherman "Dad" Land

Born 21 Jan 1889 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Ancestors

Son of William Sherman Land and Elizabeth (Sampson) James

Brother of Etta Glen Land and Elizabeth James [half]

Husband of Martha Madeline Swirzewski — married 15 Sep 1913 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MIssouri, United States

[children unknown]

Died 8 Nov 1959 at age 70 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States

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Biography

Frank Land is Notable.

Frank was born in 1889. He passed away in 1959.

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Ancestry Family Trees (may be inaccurate.) SLL

1910 United States Federal Census Name Frank S Land Age in 1910 19 Birth Year abt 1891 Birthplace Missouri Home in 1910 Kansas Ward 12, Jackson, Missouri Street Thirty First Street Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Grandson Marital Status Single Father's Birthplace Indiana Mother's Name Minnie Sampson Mother's Birthplace Missouri Native Tongue English Attended School Yes Able to read Yes Able to Write Yes Household Members Name Age Martha J Sampson Minnie Sampson 38 Frank S Land 19 Myrtle Shrubery 32 SLL

1920 United States Federal Census Name Frank S Land Age 29 Birth Year abt 1891 Birthplace Missouri Home in 1920 Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri Street E 36th House Number 2706 Residence Date 1920 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Head Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Magdalena A Land Father's Birthplace Ohio Mother's Birthplace Missouri Able to Speak English Yes Occupation Secretary Industry Masonic Temple Employment Field Wage or Salary Home Owned or Rented Rent Able to read Yes Able to Write Yes Household Members Name Age Frank S Land Magdalena A Land Martha B Swiezewski John Swiezewski CLOSE SLL

1930 United States Federal Census Name Frank S Lands Birth Year abt 1890 Gender Male Race White Age in 1930 40 Birthplace Missouri Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Head Homemaker? Yes Home in 1930 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA Map of Home Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri Street Address East Armour - Blvd Ward of City 6 Block 30 House Number 420 Dwelling Number 175 Family Number 444 Home Owned or Rented Rented Home Value 300 Radio Set No Lives on Farm No Age at First Marriage 22 Attended School No Able to Read and Write Yes Father's Birthplace Missouri Mother's Birthplace Missouri Able to Speak English Yes Occupation Founder Industry De Molay Class of Worker Employer Employment Yes Household Members Name Age Frank S Lands Nell Lands John Andy CLOSE SLL

1940 United States Federal Census Name Frank S Land Age 49 Estimated Birth Year abt 1891 Gender Male Race White Birthplace Missouri Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Head Map of Home in 1940 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri Street East Armour Blvd House Number 420 Farm No Inferred Residence in 1935 Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri Residence in 1935 Same Place Resident on farm in 1935 No Sheet Number 4A Number of Household in Order of Visitation 69 Occupation Executive Industry Boy Scouts House Owned or Rented Rented Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented 125 Attended School or College No Highest Grade Completed High School, 4th year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 72 Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work Weeks Worked in 1939 52 Income 5000 Income Other Sources No Household Members Name Age Frank S Land 49 Nell M Land 44 John Andie 35 CLOSE Sll

Missouri, Jackson County Marriage Records, 1840-1985 Name Frank S Land Gender Male Marriage Date 15 Sep 1913 Marriage Place Missouri Record Place Jackson, Missouri, USA Spouse Nellie M Swiezewski Certificate Number 1913K0059633 Household Members Name Age Frank S Land Nellie M Swiezewski SLL

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name Frank Sherman Land Race Caucasian Marital Status Married Birth Date 21 Jun 1890 Birth Place Missouri, USA Street Address 2818 Troost Residence Place Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA Physical Build Slender Height Tall Hair Description Not Bald Hair Color Dark Brown Eye Color Hazel & Brown Household Members Name Age Frank Sherman Land SLL

U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Name Frank Sherman Land Gender Male Race White Residence Age 52 Birth Date 21 Jun 1890 Birth Place Kansas City, Missouri, USA Residence Date 1942 Residence Place Kansas City, Missouri, USA Occupation DeMolay Height 5 9 Eye Color Hazel Hair Color Gray Weight 170 Complexion Light Household Members Name Age Frank Sherman Land SLL

Web: Missouri, Death Certificates, 1910-1962 Name Frank S. Land Death Date 8 Nov 1959 Death Place Kansas City, Jackson Certificate Number 40178 SLL

U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Name Frank Sherman Land Birth Date 21 Jun 1890 Birth Place Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America Death Date 8 Nov 1959 Death Place Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America Cemetery Mount Moriah Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America Has Bio? Y Spouse Nell Madeline Land URL http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6871248&ref=acom SLL

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Sam Land

The Order of DeMolay was founded in 1919, in Kansas City, Missouri, by a young man named Frank S. Land. Land was a community leader who, at the age of 28, already had a successful business career as a restaurateur behind him.

The main event that lead to the founding of the DeMolay movement was World War I. This was a time when the nation was caught up with a passion and desire to bring democracy to the world. When the United States joined in the fight against German power, every resource of men and materials was poured into the war effort. America suffered not only the loss of its men who had fallen in battle, but on the home front as well. A positive response to this critical situation came about with the development of many charitable organizations. Frank S. Land was selected to act as the Director of the Masonic Relief and Employment Bureau of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. This charity would come to help hundreds and hundreds of families. Near the end of the war, Land became concerned with the problems of boys who had lost their fathers. He thought, “How lonely it must be for a boy not to have a man to talk with, or a man to provide some type of inspiration and direction.” Frank decided there was a need for an organization where boys would have the opportunity to associate with other boys, a place they could share common interests, learn responsibility and other skills that would benefit them throughout their lives. His ideal model for this organization included having business or professional men, Masons, taking interest in the young people, being a friend to them, advising them, and perhaps even providing them with employment opportunities.

In March, 1919, Land met with young Louis Lower. Louis’ father had died, leaving the young man without a father figure in his life. Land took the time to listen to Louis, learn about his dreams, and to help him. He learned that others, like Louis, sought companionship, leadership, inspiration and competition. He asked Louis to invite some friends to a meeting, the original group of nine DeMolays: Louis G. Lower, Ivan M. Bentley, Edmund Marshall, Gorman A. McBride, Jerome Jacobson, William W. Steinhilber, Elmer Dorsey, Clyde C. Stream, and Ralph Sewell. At the second meeting, there was a total of 31 young men present. They were excited about their new club! The group needed its own identity and its own name. After Dad Land related the story of Jacques DeMolay, the group decided to name itself for this historical figure connected with Masonry. Dad Land, as he came to be called, provided the philosophy and principles to be embodied. As interest in DeMolay spread, Land answered many requests for information and authority to start chapters. Initiations and ceremonies took place in all locations. By the fall of 1920, Mother Chapter had developed activities for its members as well. These included an outstanding baseball team, a DeMolay marching unit, and even a 100-piece band! By the end of 1921, Dad Land realized he had to devote full time to this new organization and become a full time DeMolay employee. As DeMolay chapters grew in numbers and strength, the organization as a whole grew in prestige. With this greater prestige, interest developed in the Masonic fraternity. Official recognition and approval by Masonic groups began giving their seal of approval to foster DeMolay in their states. Many distinguished organizations endorsed DeMolay including the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Grand Lodges, Knights Templar, etc.

A devoted champion of Freemasonry and of its teachings, Land would become a figure of international prominence within Masonry, eventually becoming Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America. He counted among his friends U.S. Congressmen, state governors, movie and radio stars, military leaders, leaders of industry, Presidents of the U.S. and a veritable legion of young men in their teens. Dad Land worked tirelessly for the Order of DeMolay until his death on November 8, 1959. Hundreds of other devoted workers aided in the creation and extension of the Order of DeMolay, but looked to one man for guidance. Frank S. Land was the charismatic leader of the Order. Frank S. Land was truly a great man, a proud American, and a person who came to be known by millions, simply as “Dad”. Frank Land’s life touched, and continues to impact generation after generation of young people, young men looking to better themselves by emulating the lessons and examples by which he himself lived.

International Order of DeMolay. https://demolay.org/our-founder/

posted 29 Oct 2017 by Sam Land [thank Sam]

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Frank Sherman Land (1889 - 1959)

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