Sumner Circle, No. 16, Ladies of the G.A.R.
Wilmington, Delaware - As of 1888 (from History of Delaware, Scharf)
(This Circle was Composed Mostly of Women of African-American Descent)

The Sumner Circle, No. 16, Ladies G.A.R., connected with the Sumner Post, G.A.R., was instituted September 16, 1888.

First officers:

President - Sarah Bostic
Senior Vice-President - India Boyd
Junior Vice-President - Julia Craig
Treasurer - Susan Murray
Con. - Araminta Dumpson
Chaplain - Mary Leonard
Secretary - Araminta Hays
Guard - Margaret Grinly

Present officers (1888):

President - India Boyd
Senior Vice-President - Araminta Dumpson
Junior Vice-President - Elizabeth Elbert
Chaplain - Henrietta Fisher
Con. - Mary E. Fisher
Guard - Ella Price
Treasurer - Susan Murray
Secretary - Araminta Hays

Place of meeting, G.A.R. Hall, Tenth and Shipley Streets; time of meeting, every Thursday evening.