Helen. M. Dodge was born on September 26, 1850 in Verona, New York. She was a member of the second freshman class at Syracuse University, took the classical course and graduated in 1876. A talented musician, and member of the Daughters of the Revolution and other organizations, Helen's chief interest was the work sponsored by her church. She married the Reveredn J.V. Ferguson who preceded her death. Helen died on October 21, 1937, leaving a substancial bequest to Syracuse University for schlorships for members of Gamma Phi Beta.
Francis E. Haven was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on May 27, 1854 while her father was teaching at the University of Michigan. When he became president of Northwestern University, Frances entered with the first group of women students. After he was named chancellor of Syracuse University, she transferred there and graduated in 1877. Her diploma, signed by her father, is displayed at Gamma Phi Beta International Headquarters. Frances married Charles M. Moss in 1878 and moved with him to the University of Illinois where she was instrumental in establishing Omicron Chapter. She dies June 16, 1937.
E. Adeline Curtis was born on December 22, 1854 in Moravia, New York. She graduated from Syracuse University in 1878 with a bachelor's degree in music. She married Frank Curtis and they had one son Edward. Adeline was a soprano soloist at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Syracuse for 33 years. She died on Janurary 14, 1923.
Mary A. Bingham was born in Watertown, New York on Auguest 30, 1856. She graduated from Syracuse University in 1878 with a degree in art. In 1883 she married M.E. Willoughby, who died in 1913. They had two children, a son Francise and a daughted Ernestine. Mary Willoughby and Helen Ferguson were the only founders who were able to continue their close association after their collge years, as both lived in Utica, New York. Mary died on Janurary 14, 1916.
