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CAPEN, AZEL 1796-1884
From Proceedings, Page 1884-145:
Brother AZEL CAPEN, of Stoughton, Mass., died February 8, 1884, aged eighty-eight years, — the last survivor of the twenty six Brethren in that town who signed the Declaration of Freemasons in 1831. He was made a Mason in Rising Star Lodge, Stoughton, in October, 1821, and was, buried with Masonic honors by the Brethren of that Lodge, February 15, 1884.
CARLTON, FRAZIER 1787-1883
From Proceedings, Page 1883-228:
Bro. FRAZIER CARLTON was born in Boxford, November 14, 1787; was admitted into Essex Lodge, May 4, 1824, and died in Salem, August 3, 1883, in the ninety-sixth year of his age. He was one of the most respected citizens of Salem, genial in his manners, kind and generous in his impulses. He was a Mason of the old stock, tried and trusty.
A signer of the Declaration of 1831.
CHICKERING, JONAS d. 1853
From Proceedings, Page V-472:
Whereas the Masonic family have recently been called to mourn over the sudden loss of its late dear Brother, Jonas Chickering, this Grand Lodge feels itself called on to enter on its records some slight memorial of its regard for the departed, and some expression however unavailing, of its sympathies with the survivors.
As the representatives of the Masonic family of this State, we may well lament, in their name, the withdrawal of one, who was in every relation of life, indeed, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, in religion, sincere and devout; in every duty which religion prompts most faithful and true; ever seeming to live to God and to his fellows; in whom the sufferer ever found a friend, and who, we humbly trust, when the earth and sea shall give up their dead, will rise called and fitted for higher exertion, and for undying happiness.
Ordered. That the Chairs of the Presiding Officers, which we owe to his bounty, and that the Organ due in a great degree, to his Kindness, be clothed in mourning, and that the Stewards of this Grand Lodge attend to that duty.
Ordered. That the Recording Grand Secy, send a copy of these votes, with the preamble to the family of Bro. Chickering, and that the same be entered on the records of this Grand Lodge.
CHILDS, FRANCIS 1820-1887
From Proceedings, Page 1887-68:
Since the last Quarterly Communication of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge the Angel of Death has indeed reaped a rich harvest, gathering, not only, as it seems to us, ripe grain, but that which we looked upon as still growing, and destined to bear still greater fruit in the field of Masonry.
Prominent on the roll of our Brethren who have passed away may be mentioned the honored name of R.W. Francis Childs. Francis Childs was the only son of Nathaniel and Catherine Simpson Childs, and was born in Charlestown, July 28, 1820. He received his education in the public schools of that city, and, being a studious, observing scholar, was graduated with high honors. At about the age of twenty years he was united in marriage with Juliette Wilcox Deering, with whom he lived happily until her death, about three years ago.
In the mercantile world Bro. Childs had been long and favorably known. He was for many years the senior member of the firm of Childs, Crosby & Lane, afterwards Childs &Lane. His honesty, integrity and fair dealing won for him a handsome competence, which he dispensed with a liberal hand to various objects of charity.
In political life Bro. Childs attained to prominence, as is evinced by the various positions which he was called upon to fill. In 1862 and '63 he was a member of the Board of Aldermen of Charlestown, and during 1863 was also a Trustee of the Public Library of that city. He was always deeply interested in everything that pertained to the welfare of his native city, and was a zealous advocate for its preservation as an independent municipality. He was one of the first to discern and advocate the benefits to be derived from the introduction of water from the Mystic ponds into the city of Charlestown, and, when that undertaking was accomplished, he served as a prominent member of the Mystic Water Board for eight years, where his intelligence and business sagacity won for him the esteem of his associates.
In 1863 he was elected to the Massachusetts Senate, and reelected in 1864. He served that body with the fidelity which was so characteristic of him. As a member of the Executive Council of Governor Rice, during the years 1877 and '78, he rendered still further service to the State, and proved by his wisdom and excellent judgment on many intricate subjects that he was worthy of all the honors bestowed upon him. But it was in the broad fields of Masonry that we knew him best and loved him most. He received the degrees in Freemasonry in Henry Price Lodge, of Charlestown, in the spring of 1864, and was admitted to membership July 8 of the same year. From the moment when he crossed the threshold of Masonry, until summoned to the Grand Lodge above, he was unswerving in his devotion to the principles of our Fraternity and in his allegiance to the M.W. Grand Lodge. He was thoroughly imbued with the spirit of Masonry, and sought in every act to live up to its teachings.
In October, 1864, be was appointed Chaplain of the Lodge, which position he filled for two years. In 1868 he was elected Senior Warden, serving one year. He was elected Worshipful Master in 1869 and '70, and during his term of office the interests of Henry Price Lodge were very materially advanced. In December, 1874, he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the Second Masonic District, which office he held for three successive years, and in which he displayed great ability.
In 1878 he was elected a member of the Board of Directors of this Grand Lodge, and his service in that capacity through the continuous years until his death, indicates the high appreciation of his sterling worth by the members of this Grand Body. His earnest endeavors, his wise counsel, and his constant attendance at the meetings of the Board, won for him the love and esteem of his fellow-members by whom his death will be deeply regretted.
Bro. Childs possessed one of those warm, genial natures that made him a universal favorite, especially among the Fraternity, who will miss that hearty grasp of the hand and kindly word of welcome with which he was wont to greet his Brethren. It may be truly said that he was the embodiment of those principles which constitute the good man, the true Mason, and the consistent Christian.
"His life was gentle ; and the elements
So mix'd in him, that Nature might stand up,
And say to all the world, 'This was a man.' "
CRANE, LEWIS M. 1838-1913
From Proceedings, Page 1913-157:
R.W. LEWIS M. CRANE of Brookline, was born in Mt. Holly, Vt., Nov. 11, 1838, and died at his summer residence in North Woodstock, Vt., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 1913. Though failing in health for a long time, his fatal illness was of a week's duration.
Brother Crane received the Masonic degrees in Beth-Horon Lodge of Brookline in 1878, and was its Master in 1888 and 1889. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Fifth Masonic District in 1894 and 1895.
