MAGLCAvery

From MasonicGenealogy
Revision as of 00:45, 16 November 2019 by Hotc1733 (Talk | contribs)

(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to: navigation, search

CHARLES M. AVERY 1832-1906

CharlesMAvery_SGW1883.jpg

MEMORIAL

FROM PROCEEDINGS, 1906

From Proceedings, Page 1906-15:

"Right Worshipful Brother Charles Morrill Avery was born in the town of Wolfboro, N.H., Feb. 12, 1832, the son of John and Lucinda (Osgood) Avery. He died at his residence in Chelsea, Mass., Jan. 22, 1906, after a short illness, aged 73 years, ll months, 10 days.

"Brother Avery came to Boston in 1853 and secured employment as a decorator of furniture with Daniels, Kendall & Co. He was an artist in his vocation and continued in that branch of business until the time of his death.

"He married Sarah Alvina Baker Sept. 28, 1854, to whom were born a son, Frank E. Avery, and a daughter, Ella M. Avery. The son only survires.

"Brother Avery was initiated in Star of Bethlehem Lodge, Chelsea, Mass., Nov. 28, 1855; passed Jan. 2, 1856; raised Jan. 30, 1856, and admitted to membership Feb. 27, 1856. Demitted Sept. 16, 1857.

"Brother Avery was an Original Petitioner and Charter Member of Joseph Warren Lodge, of Boston, under a dispensation granted Sept. 23, 1856, and the Lodge constituted Oct. 15, 1857. He served the Lodge as:

  • Junior Deacon, December 1858, to December, 1860.
  • Junior Warden, December, 1860, to December, 1863.
  • Senior Warden, December, 1863, to December, 1865.
  • Worshipful Master, December, 1865, to December, 1867.

Right Worshipful Brother Avery was appointed Grand Lecturer in this Grand Lodge Dec. 27, 1872, and reappointed annually until December, 1882, when he was elected Senior Grand Warden, and served in that office for the year 1883.

"He was again appointed Grand Lecturer December, 1883, and continued to hold the office until December, 1888, and also from December, 1897, to Deeember, 1903, being a period of twenty-one years of active duty as Grand Lecturer; and one year in the honorable office of Senior Grand Warden, thereby becoming a Permanent Member of the Grand Lodge.

"Brother Avery was exalted in the Royal Arch Cbapter of the Shekinah, Feb. 20, 1857, and was its High Priest from 1866 to 1869 inclusive. He was created a Knight Templar in Palestine Commandery of Knights Templars, Feb. 20, 1860, and was elected its Eminent Commander 1862, 1863, 1864 and 1865. He held the office of Grand Lecturer in the Grand Commandery of Knights Templars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island from 1871 to 1881. He was a Chnrter Member of Naphtali Council of Royal and Select Masters, and was Thrice Illustrious Master in 1870, 1871, 1872 and 1879, and was Grand Principal Conductor of the work in Grand Council in 1874 and 1875.

"Illustrious Brother Avery received the Degrees in the Ancient and Acceptecl Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in 1863, and, was crowned a Sovereign Grand Inspector General 33° and enrolled an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council Sept. 15, 1903.

"Thus was rounded out the active life of one whose modest, quiet, yet dignified, manner in all his deportment won for him the esteem and brotherly regard of all who knew him' In his life there is nothing to regret. As a Mason, he was ever zealous and devoted to its true Principles ancl Landmarks. His services, so freely given, made him one of the most valued members of our great Fraternity.

"His strong, sterling, manly character, combined with a clear judgment in opinions expressed, carried convictions to the minds of his hearers, whether it be in the business of the Communication or in the ritualistic work.

"An honorable record is closed, but its sublime influence is ever with us.

"None knew him but to love him, None named him but to Praise."

Respectfully and fraternally submitted,

James M. Gleason,
William H.L. Odell,
Arthur W. Burke,
Committee.

FROM NEW ENGLAND CRAFTSMAN, 1906

From New England Craftsman, Vol. I, No. 5, February 1906, Page 184:

Rt. Wor. Charles Morrill Avery, a charter member and Past Master of Joseph Warren Lodge, Boston, and Past Senior Grand Warden and Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge for several years, died January 22d at the age of seventy-four years. He has filled many other Masonic offices and was well known throughout the State.

CharlesAvery.jpg

FROM COUNCIL OF DELIBERATION, 1906

From Proceedings of the Massachusetts Council of Deliberation AASR NMJ, 1906, Page 27:

Ill. Bro. Charles Morrill Avery, 33°, was born in Wolfborough, N.H., February 12, 1832, the son of John and Lucinda (Osgood) Avery. He died after a brief illness at his home in Chelsea, Mass., January 22, 190(1, at the age of 73 years, 11 months, and 10 days. He was buried with Templar honors; the funeral service was conducted by Palestine Commandery in the Masonic Hall, Chelsea, January 24, 1906. The interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Brother Avery came to Boston in 1853 and since that year he has been a resident of Chelsea. He was employed by Daniels, Kendall & Co. in the work of decorating furniture. Ho soon became an artist in his vocation, which he practised with good success the rest of his life.

He married Sarah Alvina Baker, September 28, 1854, by whom he had a son, Frank E. Avery, and a daughter, Ella M. Avery; the son only survives.

Brother Avery was made a Master Mason in Star of Bethlehem Lodge, Chelsea, Mass., January 30, 1856, and became a member thereof February 27, 1856. He dimitted September 16, 1857,He was an original petitioner and charter member of Joseph Warren Lodge of Boston, September 23, 1856, and after serving seven years in minor offices was its Worshipful Master for two years from December 26, 1865, to December 24, 1867. He was Grand Lecturer in the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts ten years, from December 27, 1872, to December 27, 1882, when he was installed Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge and served until December 27, 18S3. He was Grand Lecturer from that date five years to December 27, 1888, and six years from December 28, 1897, to December 30, 1903, when he declined to be reappointed, making a total service of twenty-one years in the office of Grand Lecturer, and in this capacity his services were eminently helpful to the craft.

He was exalted in the Royal Arch Chapter of the Shekinah, February 20, 1857, and after eight years of minor service including five years as Captain of the Host he was elected High Priest December 12, 1866, and served in that office three years to December 8, 1869.

He was made a Royal and Select Master in East Boston Council, April 4, 1869. He became a charter member of Naphtali Council and served as T.I. Master from November 25, 1870, to November 22, 1872, and from November 23, 1877, to December 27, 1878.He was Grand Principal Conductor of the Work in Grand Council from December 9, 1874, to December 13, 1876. '

Ho was created a Knight Templar in Palestine Commandery, February 20, 1860, and was its Eminent Commander from October, 1862, to October, 1865. He held the office of Grand Lecturer in the Grand Commandery of Knights Templars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island from October 20, 1871, to October 28, 1881, ten years of active and faithful service. His proficiency in Masonry and his capacity for imparting knowledge caused his services to be greatly in demand.

He was an Honorary Member of the Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery in Chelsea, and of Cceur de Lion Commandery of Charles�town and of Gethsemane Commandery of Newtonville. Illustrious Brother Avery received the degrees of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Boston Consistory, March 20. 1863, and was crowned a Sovereign Grand Inspector-General, 33°, and enrolled an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council in Boston, September 15, 1903.

R. Worshipful Brother Avery was a man of skill and ability. During his fifty years of Masonic life he was ever ready to give his best service for the benefit of Masonry, and he devoted himself with ardent zeal to the advancement of its interests. He never knowingly wronged any�one. nor did he envy another’s prosperity. He had a kind word for all and wished them success in all their undertakings. His modest deportment and characteristic geniality and kindness won a large measure of the love and respect of all with whom he became associated. He was an earnest worker in the Temple of Freemasonry and was heartily devoted to the ennobling principles of the Institution. May the beneficent influences of his true and noble life abide with us, and may we emulate his virtues.

Respectfully submitted,
Daniel W. Lawrence, 33°.


Distinguished Brothers