As a resident of Jefferson County, West Virginia, he was involved for many years with the Jefferson County Historical Society (including as President from 1960 to 1964), and in 1981 the honor of "Emeritus Officer" was conferred upon him by that organization.
He was involved for many years with the Jefferson County Historical Society (including as President from 1960 to 1964). This was as a resident of Jefferson County, West Virginia. West Virginia conferred upon him by that organization. This was in 1981. This was as a resident of Jefferson County. The honor of "Emeritus Officer" was West Virginia.