We deeply regret to have to report the deaths of the fol- 

 lowing members during the year 1919 : 



Jefferson L. Jeffords 



Jefferson L. Jeffords was born on August 7, 1859, in James- 

 town, New York. In 1908 he came to the Museum. For a 

 number of years he worked as a machinist, being later as- 

 signed to the custodians' force. There he served to the time 

 of his death, displaying always an unusually happy disposi- 

 tion, never failing courtesy and genial presence. His sudden 

 death on October 15, 1919, came as a distinct shock to all 

 his acquaintances. The institution has lost in him one who 

 served with efficiency and a deep sense of personal interest. 



John F. Jordan 



John F. Jordan was born in London on April 8, 1847. In 

 1901 he entered the service of the Museum in the capacity of 

 painter. Always cheerful, his cordiality won for him a warm 

 welcome in the gatherings of his associates. The infirmities 

 of age compelled him to retire in 1917. He died suddenly on 

 February 27, 1919. 



John T. Kyle 



John T. Kyle was born May 4, 1874, in Jersey City. In 

 early manhood he decided to learn carpentry, and served a 



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