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BENJAMIN RUSSELL

Junior Grand Warden, 1811-1812
Senior Grand Warden, 1813
Grand Master, 1814-1816

TERM

1814 1815 1816

MEMORIAL

March 12, 1845 (V-11) Memorial.

Resolved— That the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts by the decease of its Past Grand Master, the late Hon. Benj Russell, has lost one whose memory should be ever dear and cherished for his many years of Masonic devotion, for his truly chivalrous defence of the Craft at periods when right was almost crushed by political might and traitorous backslidings, when regardless of the selfish policy which impelled so many to step aside from the recognition as Masons, he ever gave his presence and influence to uphold the time honoured and sacred character of the Order —

Resolved— That as a Patriot, a Citizen, a generous Friend, a distinguished mechanic, he preeminently shone; and that having lived an honor to his fellow-citizens, and a blessing to our Institution, his death shall excite in us an emulation of his worth.

Resolved– That this Grand Lodge be clothed in the habiliments of morning for the period of three months.

R. W. and Rev. Br. [Huntoon offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously accepted: —

Resolved— That the Grand Lodge listened with uncommon pleasure to the eloquent, instructive and patriotic Eulogy, on their late Brother Benj Russell, delivered on the evening of the 10th, instant, by Hon. Br. Francis Baylies, and believing it is wanted by the friends of the deceased, and by the friends of the country;

Resolved— That a committee be appointed to present the thanks of the Grand Lodge to Brother Baylies for the address; and to request a copy of it for publication.

NOTES

CHARTERS GRANTED

• 09/12/1814 Freeport, Freeport
• 09/11/1815 Orion, Cummington
• 12/11/1815 Golden Rule, New Salem
• 06/10/1816 Good Samaritan, Reading
• 09/09/1816 Belfast, Belfast

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