5 Luquers Contributed to the Development of Bedford Oldest Member of Group was Rector for 53 Years

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"5 Luquers Contributed to the Development of Bedford" Oldest Member of Group was Rector for 53 Years

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DIG2020.2

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Article in the North Westchester Times about the Luquer family, and how they came to Bedford. Eloise Luquer and her friend Miss Delia Marble started the District Nursing Association and the Women's Auxuliary of St. Matthews Church. Colonel Thatcher Luquer served with distinction in World War I and was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He was an engineer by profession. He authored two publications; one of St. Matthews Church and Historical Sketches of Bedford. Eloise became a botanist and an artist, bringing her national recognition in 1939 when she was awarded the Achievement Medal of the Garden Club of America. She gave lectures all over the country and painted over 400 watercolors of native wildflowers. She was called "the Audubon of Wildflowers". Eloise was founding member of the Bedford Garden CLub. Both siblings contributed to the spiritual and social development of Bedford. *See media tab for article.