In 1997, the Museum of Hounds & Hunting North America dedicated a room to honor all huntsmen for their immense contributions to the sport, from its earliest days to the present. Testimony abounds to the respect huntsmen have earned among their peers. For example, one has only to read the diaries of George Washington, MFH, to be aware of the respect in which he held his huntsman, Billy Lee. By the same token, one can look through the names that follow to reaffirm the lofty position of such men as Charlie Carver; Elias Chadwell; Mason Houghland, MFH; William Woodward and others, who have been honored by inclusion in the Huntsmen’s Room. By such honor, they reflect the same upon all those who by their skill with hounds, their courage across country and their unselfish and complete dedication to the sport have earned the title of “huntsman.” For more information on the Huntsmen’s Room and the huntsmen honored in 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2003, please contact the Museum. The next group of honorees to be inducted will be announced following the Museum’s reopening in 2009. The Museum wishes to thank the hunts, families and friends of the honored huntsmen for providing information, family histories, artifacts and memorabilia for the Huntsmen’s Room exhibits.

 

	William P. Wadsworth, MFH, Genesee Valley Hunt, NY	William Woodward, Huntsman, Montreal Hunt, Canada