MAGLIPope
IVORY HOVEY POPE 1828-1905
Junior Grand Warden, 1869
MEMORIAL
From Proceedings, Page 1905-173:
"R.W. Bro. Ivory Hovey Pope died at his residence in Somerville on May 6, 1905, aged 76 years, 11 months and 7 days. After a distressing illness of several weeks, which he bore with patience and fortitude, he was released from the suffering and weakness of this world, to enter into the land of rest. He was born in Wells, Me., May 29, 1828.
"He was employed in the government Naval Office in Boston for nearly forty years, where he was respected and Honored for his upright character and honesty of purpose. He was made a Master Mason in Star of Bethlehem Lodge, Chelsea, May 23, 1855; became a charter member of Joseph Warren Lodge, of Boston, instituted Sept. 23, 1856, and was its Worshipful Master in 1861, '62 and '63, and its Secretary for twelve years. He was Grand Lecturer of this Grand Lodge in 1863, '67 and '68, and served as Junior Grand Warden in 1869. He was a member of St. Andrew's Royal Arch Chapter, and a life member of Boston Commandery Knights Templar. He received the degrees of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Boston, April 3, 1863, and on Sept. 18, 1900, was created a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, thirty-third degree, at Boston. His friendships were strong and abiding. He was quiet and modest in manner and in speech, but forcible and persuasive in his advocacy of truth and devotion to principle."
