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CAHILL, CLARENCE E. 1876-1937

From Proceedings, Page 1937-80:

Right Worshipful Brother Cahill was born in Lowell February 17, 1876, and died at Marblehead May 30, 1937.

Brother Cahill went to Lynn in his early boyhood and remained there and thereabout for the remainder of his life. For the last twenty years he was in the cost department of General Electric Company.

He took his Masonic degrees in Golden Fleece Lodge in 1908, retaining his membership there until his death. He was a Charter member of Wayfarers Lodge in I9I4, and served as its Master in 1916 and 1917. In 7921 and 1922 he was District Deputy Grand Master for the Eighth Masonic District, by appointment of Most Worshipful Arthur D. Prince. He was also active in other branches of the Fraternity.

Brother Cahill was one of the best known and best loved Masons in his part of the state. A very competent officer, he was always kindly and courteous and made friends wherever he went. His death at a comparatively early age is a great loss to the Craft.

CAMPBELL, JAMES 1870-1926

From Proceedings, Page 1926-234:

R.W. Bro. Campbell was born February 27, 1870, at Sunny Brae, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. He took his Masonic degrees in What Cheer Lodge No. 21, of Providence, R. I., in 1898, and became a charter member of Mount Sugar Loaf Lodge in 1918. He served that Lodge as its Worshipful Master in 1918 and 1914, and was District Deputy Grand Master for the 14th Masonic District in 1917 and 1918. He discharged the duties of his office with marked ability, and was greatly loved not only by the Brethren in his District but in a much wider circle.

He was active in other branches of Masonry, and at the time of his death was the presiding Most Wise Master of Greenfield Chapter of Rose Croix, and an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite.

Bro. Campbell was engaged in the onion business being one of the leading men in that industry in the Conneeticut Valley. In addition to this he had conducted in later years a prosperous business in the manufacture of cigars.

He was a man of sunny disposition and warm heart; one who made friends wherever he went. His passing removes one of the bright Masonic lights of western Massachusetts. He died at his residence ih South Deerfie1d March 27, 1926, after a very short illness.

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.

CHESTER, GEORGE WELLINGTON 1858-1945

From Proceedings, Page 1945-36:

Brother Chester was born in Boston on October 9, 1858, and died in the same city on February 1, 1945, after a lingering illness.

He was raised in Zetland Lodge on March 11, 1896, and served as Master of that Lodge in 1906 and 1907.

In 1897 he joined St. Andrew's Chapter, Boston Council, DeMolay Commandery and the bodies of the Ancient, Accepted Scottish Rite in Boston, and was a member of all of them for the remainder of his life.

On September 21, 1909, he was coronetted an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, A.A.S.R., 33rd Degree. In 1910 he was appointed Assistant Grand Seneschal of the Supreme Council, serving as such until 1913, when he was appointed Grand Seneschal, which position he held until 1935.

In 1897 he was appointed Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge and Superintendent of the Boston Masonic Temple, in both of which positions he served until retired in 1940 because of ill health. In these positions, he succeeded his father, who served as such from 1888 through 1897.

No Mason in Massachusetts was probably more widely known than Brother Chester. During his forty-three years of service as Grand Tyler, he rarely missed either a regular or special communication of the Grand Lodge, and his knowledge of proper procedure and of detail in the various ceremonies made him most helpful to the several Grand Masters and Grand Marshals under whom he served. His interest, experience and forceful personality makes his loss difficult to replace.

"I live for those who love me, for those who know me true;
For the heaven that smiles above me, and awaits my spirit too;
For the cause that lacks assistance, for the wrong that needs resistance,
For the future in the distance, and the good that I can do."

CHANDLER, HENRY BURRELL 1846-1923

From Proceedings, Page 1923-433:

Henry Burrell Chandler was born in Roxbury April 4, 1846. He received a limited education in the public schools on account of the illness of his father which compelled him to go to work at an early age. He started work with the firm of Keeler and Merriam, Fancy Goods, and followed that line some years. In 1870 he entered the ernploy of C. S. Parker in the roofing business and continued with them till the dissolution of the firm in 1907. He then went into the roofing business with his son and eontinued till 1911, when his health gave out and he retired from business.

A residence for a time in the country, in North Middleborough, restored his health, and he took up his residence in East Milton, where he resided. till his death by accident September 29, 1923.

Brother Chandler took his degrees in Saint Paul's Lodge, of South Boston, in 1873; was its Worshipful Master in 1890 and 1891, and was District Deputy Grand Master for the Fourth Masonic District in 1893 and 1894, serving under Most Worshipful Brothers Richard Briggs and Otis E. Weld. He received the Capitular Degrees in Saint Matthew's Royal Arch Chapter in 1882, the Cryptic Degree in Roxbury Council, Royal and Select Masters, in 1901, and the orders of Knighthood in Saint Omer Commandery, Knights Templars, in 1863.

He was married io Helen E. Whitcomb in 1872, and had three children, a son and two daughters, the younger of whom died in infancy. His wife died in 1885. He married in 1906 Ida M. Copeland, who survives him.

He was of a positive character, strong in his friendships, outspoken in his opinions, and intolerant of shams and hypocrisy. Those who knew him best loved him most. At the completion of his fiftieth year as a Mason, last June, he received the Henry Price medal at the hands of the District Deputy Grand Master and was very happy on account of the honors paid him at that time. His violent death rvas a great shock to his large circle of friends.

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.' "

From Proceedings, Page 1887-128:

The Grand Lodge mourns the loss of another prominent; Mason by the, death of R.W. Bro. Francis Childs, which occurred suddenly last spring. He was born in Charlestown, July 28, 1820, and was therefore, in the sixty-seventh year of his age at the time of his death. Like Brother Howland. he lived and died in the city of his birth.

He was a man of recognized position in business, in political life and in the Masonic. Fraternity. He was senior member, of the firm of Childs, Crosby & Lane, afterwards Childs & Lane, and was well known as a man of strict business integrity, considerate of the rights of others and generous in affording help where assistance was needed.

In public life he served as a member of the Board of Aldermen of Charlestown, and as a Trustee of the Public Library of that cily. He was elected and reelected to the Massachusetts Senate, and for two years his excellent judgment and clear thought did good service in the Executive Council of Governor Rice.

His Masonic career dated from 1864, when he received the degrees in Henry Price Lodge, of Charlestown. His interest in Masonic principles and observances never wavered through the rest of his life, and he held positions of trust and responsibility continuously, filling them with ability and faithfulness. In his own Lodge he served successively as Chaplain, Senior Warden and Worshipful Master. He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master in 1874, and held the office three years. In 1878 he became a member of the Board of Directors of the Grand Lodge, on which Board he remained until his death. He was constant in attendance at the meetings of the Board. His interest in all its proceedings, and his counsel there, made him a valuable member, greatly missed by his associates. He was warm in his friendships, and always enjoyed meeting with his Brother-Masons, either for labor or refreshment.

CHURCHILL, ELMER ADDISON 1862-1942

From Proceedings, Page 1942-235:

Brother Churchill was born in North Fairfax, Vermont, on April 11, 1862, and died in West Brookfield, Massachusetts, on August 17, 1942.

He was educated in the public schools of North Brookfield and then entered the employ of a local shoe factory where he remained for several years. His later years of active work were spent with a manufacturer of leather novelties in West Brookfield.

He was raised in Hayden Lodge of Brookfield on April 15, 1908, and served as Master in 1972. He became a Chartei Member of Bay Path Lodge of West Brookfield on May 2,1924, and served as its first Master.

In Grand Lodge, he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 20th Masonic District in l925 and 1926 by Most Worshipful Dudley H. Ferrell.

Of a quiet and unassuming nature, he was a faithful worker in the Craft-ever ready to serve when called upon.

COGSWELL, AARON 1858-1936

From Proceedings, Page 1936-104:

Brother Cogswell was born in Essex July 20,1858, and died there April 28, 1936.

Brother Cogswell was of old New England descent. His father was a direct descendant of John Cogswell, who received a grant of land from the crown in what was then a part of Ipswich in 1635, while his mother was a direct descendant of the famous Jonathan Edwards.

Brother Cogswell spent his active life in the provision business. He served in many town offices, being a Selectman for twenty-one years, for many years one of the Overseers of the Poor, and Inspector of Meats. During the World War he was local Treasurer of the Red Cross.

Right Worshipful Brother Cogswell took his Masonic degrees in John T. Heard Lodge in 1894 and 1895, was its Master in 1906-7, and District Deputy Grand Master for the Ninth Masonic District in 1922 and 1923, by appointment of Most Worshipful Arthur D. Prince and Most Worshipful Dudley H. Ferrell. He was a member of all the Bodies of the York and Scottish Rites, and Past Commander of Bethlehem Commandery, K.T.

His was a long life of usefulness to his community, to our Fraternity, and to mankind. We can ill spare such as he.

COFFIN, WILLIAM C. 1866-1930

From Proceedings, Page 1930-276:

R.W. Bro. Coffin was born in Newburyport December 7, 1866, and died in Newburyport March 31, 1930.

Bro. Coffin's whole life was spent in one city and one occupation, that of a newspaper man. He first learned the printing trade and then passed through a foremanship to the city editor's desk and. the position of reporter and correspondent of a metropolitan daily. He not only reported local affairs, but took a prominent part in them. He served a term as Postmaster. He served the city as Councilman and Alderman. He served his ehurch as Deacon, Clerk, Treasurer and Collector. He was aetive in the work of a large number of local organizations for philanthropy and the public welfare. To quote the obituary notice issued by St. John's Lodge: "Bro. Coffin was one of our best known citizens, Ioved, respected, and admired, and always interested in public affairs."

Bro. Coffin was initiated in St. John's Lodge, of Newburyport, March 8, 1895, passed April 5, 1895, and raised May 3, 1895. He served as Master in 1906 and 1907, and was District Deputy Grand Master for the Tenth Masonic District in 1918 and 1919 by appointment of M.W. Leon M. Abbott. He was elected Secretary of St. John's Lodge in 1909 and served until his death.

We cannot do better than to quote again from the Lodge obituary. "The loss which his death brings us is not merely the loss of a faithful and trusted official, it is the loss of a loved and valued friend. Those of us who knew him will hold his memory in our hearts."

Bro. Coffin is survived by his widow, a son, and a daughter.

COLBY, CHARLES H. 1865-1937

From Proceedings, Page 1937-78:

Right Worshipful Brother Colby was born in Lynn October 25, 1865, and died there March 19, 1937.

Brother Colby spent his life in the police service, rising from the rank of Patolman to that of Lieutenant Inspector. During the service he several times won special commendation for bravery. On one occasion he had a gun fight with three robbers in which he was himself wounded, but all three of his antagonists were wounded and captured. In 1904 he was appointed Probation Officer of the Lynn District Court and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1933. When he retired Judge Ralph W. Reeve paid him a warm tribute from the bench in open court in the course of which he said, "He has been stern when sternness was necessary, and merciful when mercy was required. He is considered throughout the Commonwealth one of the most competent probation ofEcers in the administration of the laws and duties of this probation system."

Brother Colby was raised in Mount Carmel Lodge in 1894 and was its Master in 1923. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Salem Eighth Masonic District in 1929, by appointment of Most Worshipful Herbert W. Dean. He was a member of all the York Rite bodies and an officer in some.

Brother Colby lived up to the tenets of his profession, and in consequence enjoyed the confidence of all with whom he came in contact. He departs leaving a wealth of gracious and affectionate memories.

COLLAMORE, JOHN HOFFMAN 1816-1896

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JOHN HOFFMAN COLLAMORE, son of Gilman and Maria Eliza (Hoffman) Collamore, was born at. his father's residence on Salem street, Boston, Nov. 21, 1816. His father was a merchant and importer of crockery ware, at one time a partner of Otis Norcross, Esq., who continued the business until he was succeeded by Messrs. Jones, McDuffee & Stratton.

John Hoffman Collamore began his education at the old Salem-street Academy, then belonging to and adjoining Christ Church. It was at this Church that he received his spiritual instructions under the preaching of Drs. Eaton, Crosswell and Woart. After leaving the Academy, he with his two brothers entered the Chauncy Hall School, where he attended for a considerable time. From this school, after a visit to Europe under the care of a tutor, he entered the counting-room of Mr. Winchester, a merchant on South Market street, where he remained for several years, but possessing a roving disposition and having more than an ordinary love for the water he went to sea. He made one voyage to England and return, as a sailor. He went to Europe for the last time in 1845, and remained there for eighteen years, making Paris his home during much of this time.

He was favored through the influence of Count de Lestie, Chamberlain of the Empress Eugenie, and the Grand Prevost of the French Army, Monsieur le Colonel de Vernon, to accompany the French Army during the Franco-Austro-Italian War, and was an eye-witness of all the principal battles, Solferino and Magenta being the most important. He also travelled in the principal countries of Europe, in Egypt and other parts of Africa.

Bro. Collamore referred with evident pleasure to his exploration of rivers in flat-boats or canoes. His first experience in this line was in a canoe to Newburyport, Mass., by way of the old Middlesex canal and Merrimack river, at about the time the dam was built across the Merrimack at Lawrence. Later with some friends from Pittsburgh, Pa., he journeyed down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to New Orleans. While in Europe he sailed and canoed on the Seine from Paris to Havre and on the Rhone from Lyons to Avignon.

On his return from Europe in 1863 he settled in Boston. After that time he made extensive journeys, visiting Alaska, Canada, Mexico,, South America and the Sandwich Islands. Meantime he gave attention to the care and management of his extensive financial interests.

Bro. Collamore was made a Master Mason in Columbian Lodge of Boston Jan. 2, 1890; a Royal Arch Mason in St. Andrew's R.A. Chapter, Boston, April 2, 1890; and was created a Knight Templar in Boston Commandery June 18, 1890. The degrees of Royal and Select Master were conferred upon him in Boston Council June 19, 1890. He received the Ineffable Grades in Lafayette Lodge of Perfection, Boston, Feb. 7, 1890; the Ancient Traditional Grades in Giles F. Yates Council, Princes of Jerusalem, Boston, Feb. 14, 1890; the Philosophical and Doctrinal Grades in Mount Olivet Chapter, Rose-Croix, Boston, Feb. 21, 1890, and the Modern Historical and Chivalric Grades in the Massachusetts Consistory, S.P.R.S., April 25, 1890. At the session of the Supreme Council of the 33d and last degree, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States, held at Providence, R.I., in September, 1892, Bro. Collamore was elected to the honorary grade of Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33d degree. He was crowned with this grade at Chicago, Ill., September 19, 1893.

Bro. Collamore was an honorary member of the following-named Masonic Bodies: Aberdour, Columbian, Germania, Joseph Webb, Massachusetts,Mount Lebanon, Revere, St. John's and Winslow Lewis Lodges, of Boston; Lafayette and Washington Lodges, of Roxbury; Aurora and Charles W. Moore Lodges, of Fitchburg; Eliot Lodge, of Jamaica Plain; King David Lodge, of Taunton; Satuit Lodge, of Scituate and Winthrop Lodge, of Winthrop, all in Massachusetts; and Mt. Lebanon Lodge, of Laconia, N.H. Cambridge Royal Arch Chapter, of Cambridge, Dorchester, of Dorchester, Mount Vernon, of Roxbury, St. Paul's, of Boston and Thomas Royal Arch Chapter, of Fitchburg, Mass. Boston and De Molay Commanderies, K.T., of Boston, Bay State Commandery, of Brockton, Hugh de Payens, of Melrose, Cambridge, of Cambridge, Jerusalem, of Fitchburg, Joseph Warren, of Roxbury, Olivet, of Lynn, St. Omer, of South Boston, South Shore, of East Weymouth, and William Parkman, of East Boston, all in Massachusetts, and Pilgrim Commandery, of Laconia, N.H. Roxbury Council of Royal and Select Masters, of Roxbury, Lafayette Lodge of Perfection, A.A.S.R., of Boston, Giles F. Yates Council of Princes of Jerusalem, A.A.S.R., of Boston, and Merrimack Valley Lodge of Perfection, A.A.S.R., of Haverhill, all in Massachusetts. He was also a life member of the Widows and Orphans Masonic Home Association in Louisville, Ky., and a member of the Masonic Home Association of Springfield, O.

The gifts made by Bro. Collamore to various Masonic Bodies and to prominent Brethren are beyond enumeration. Among those worthy of special mention are the donations of a burial lot, with a handsome and massive sarcophagus erected thereon, in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Mass., to Mount Olivet Commandery, K.T., of that city; a burial lot, with a large and beautiful monument erected thereon, in Mt. Hope Cemetery, to Boston Commandery, K.T., of Boston; a burial lot and monument, in the same cemetery, to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish. Rite in the valley of Boston; and also a burial lot and monument, in the same cemetery, to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, A.F. and A.M. All of these monuments are made of the finest Quincy granite artistically finished and polished, with suitable inscriptions, mottoes and emblems engraved thereon.

Bro. Collamore presented to Lafayette Lodge of Perfection, of Boston, a set of new and elaborate paraphernalia, furniture, wardrobe, etc., and to Joseph Warren Commandery, K.T., of Roxbury, one of the most expensive and most perfect organs placed in any Masonic Hall in the United States. He also presented numerous other Lodges and Orders with Bibles, squares and compasses, wardrobes, etc., and to an unknown number of Brethren he presented swords, and other valuables, indicative of his personal regard and Masonic interest.

The charitable and fraternal work of Bro. Collamore was constant and unstinted. By the conditions of his will his generosity will continue to be shown and his charitable work will go on through coming generations. He left a legacy to each of the Masonic Bodies of which he was an honorary member, and especially made this Grand Lodge the almoner of his charity. He bequeathed to the Trustees of the "Masonic Education and Charity Trust," the sum of $50,000, to be allowed to accumulate until it shall become $100,000, to constitute the "John H. Collamore Charity Fund," the income thereof to be devoted, according to the discretion of the Trustees, to the relief of members of the Masonic Fraternity, who have received the degrees in Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and the wives, widows, and children under sixteen years of age, of such members.

Bro. Collamore after a short illness passed away on the morning of Nov. 3, 1896. The funeral was held at the Emmanuel Church; Boston Commandery, K.T., performing the Knight Templar burial service. Many officers and members of the Grand Lodge attended the funeral, and the Grand Master, accompanied by many of the Brethren, followed the remains to their last resting-place in Forest Hills Cemetery.

John Hoffman Collamore will be held in grateful remembrance by us and by those Brethren who succeed us. His work on earth is done. The variety and extent of his kindnesses and charities were great, and his example is worthy of imitation.

CONE, DWIGHT E. 1854-1927

From Proceedings, Page 1927-213:

Brother Cone was born in North Brookfield, N. Y. August 13, 1854, and died very suddenly while at an outing in Swansea August 31, 1927. He was graduated from the New Berlin Academy and taught school for a few years. In 1872 he began the study of medieine. Receiving his medical certificate from the University of the City of New York, he began practice in Coventry, N. Y. After three years he rvent to Portsmouth, R. I., and therr. in 1882, to Fall River, where he remained until his death.

In 1915 he gave up the greater part of his practice and for the last three years of his life was in very poor health. He was a member of the American Medical Association, the Massachusetts Medical Society, and the FalI River Medical Society, of which he was the founder. He was one of the founders of the Fall River Hospital and was active in its work and in that of its suceessor, the present Union Hospital, in which he had a serviee in the department of gynaecology for twenty-two years.

Brother Cone received the degrees in Freemasonry in Narragansett Lodge in 1889 and was its Worshipful Master in 1894. He was a Charter member of Massasoit Lodge in 1916 and a Charter member and Worshipful Master under Dispensation and first Master under Charter of Netop Lodge. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for what was then the Twenty-sixth Masonic District in 1905 and 1906, under appointments from M.W. Baalis Sanford and M.W. John Albert Blake.

He was a member and past High Priest of Fall River Chapter, R. A. M. and past Grand King of the Grand Chapter, a member of Fall River Council, R. and S. M.; a member and past Oornmancler of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery, K. T.; and a member of the Scottish Rite bodies, including the Consistory, in Providence, R. I.

With all his duties and avocations he found time to be a good and interested citizen and served Fall River for a time as a member of the School Committee. As a physician he was a practitioner of the old type, the friend and counsellor of his patients as well as their medical adviser. He leaves behind him the memory of an exceedingly active and useful life, fragrant with good deeds and adorned with many friendships.

He was twice married and is survived by his widow and two daughters by his first marriage. A third daughter by the same marriage predeceased him.

COREY, CHARLES E. 1851-1916

From Proceedings, Page 1917-24:

Brother Charles E. Corey was born in Brookline, Mass., October 13, 1851, and died at his residence in Winchester December 27, 1916. When a young man he entered the leather business in Boston and ultimately became connected with the firm of William Quirin & Company, which he later controlled and reorganized under the name of the Corey Leather Company. At the time of his death he was president of the Corey Leather Company and of the Delaware Leather Company, of Wilmington, Delaware.

R.W. Brother Corey was of a modest and unassuming demeanor and possessed a keen business ability. He gave of his time to the community so far as a busy life would permit. He rendered valuable services to the town as a member of the Sewer Board, Chairman of the Wadleigh School Building Committee, of the High School Building Committee, and of the Finance Committee of Winchester.

R.W. Brother Corey married Miss Henrietta E. Richardson in 1875. She, with two sons and a daughter, survives him.

R.W. Brother Corey received the Masonic Degrees in William Parkman Lodge in 1885, was Worshipful Master in 1891 and 1892 and was District Deputy Grand Master of the Sixth Masonic District in 1898 and 1899. He was also a member of Woburn Royal Arch Chapter, of Woburn, and of DeMolay Commandery, Knights Templars, of Boston.

COREY, COLUMBUS 1833-1930

From Proceedings, Page 1930-68:

R.W. Brother Corey was born in South Malden, now Everett, Nov. 28, 1833, and died in Everett Jan. 17, 1930. He was a direct descendant of John and Priseilla Alden. In his earlier years Brother Corey was engaged in the boot and shoe business in Boston, but after being burned out in the fire of 1872 he opened a shop in Everett. Brother Corey was always prominent in loeal affairs. He was one of the leaders in the movement which resulted in the separation of Everett from Malden in 1870, and was a member of the first Board of Selectmen tf Everett and Secretary of the joint Committee which made the financial adjustments between the two towns. He was the first Fire Chief of Everett, Postmaster during President Cleveland's administration; and Town Auditor for a time. Later he became Chairman of the Board of Assessors. After long service in that capacity he took the position of Assistant Assessor, an office especially created for him by act of the Legislature. He served actively in this office until his death, not leaving his desk until a week before the end came.

Brother Corey was a very active and useful member of our Craft, although he never took any degrees except those of the Lodge. Ife was initiated in Palestine Lodge February 11, 1869, while the Lodge was under Dispensation, passed March 11, 1869, and raised. April 29, 1869. He was Worshipful Master of Palestine Lodge in 1879 and 1880.

He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Seventh Masonic District throughout the aclministration of M.W, Abraham H. Howland, Jr., 1884, 1885, and 1886.

Brother Corey was a fine type of the best New England manhood, a credit to the splendid stock from which he sprung, while by his life and conduct he exemplified at all times the principles of the Fraternity.

CORNWALLIS, LORD FIENNES STANLEY WYKEHAM 1864-1935

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From Proceedings, Page 1935-211:

Since our last Communication our Mother Grand Lodge of England has suffered another great loss in the sudden death of Lord Cornwallis, the Deputy Grand Master. Lord Cornwallis had been the Representative of this Grand Lodge near the United Grand Lodge of England since the adoption of the representative system by this Grand Lodge in 1928, and we were much indebted for his kind offices in that capacity.

His civil services were recognized by his elevation to the Peerage in 1927. His Masonic service was long and distinguished, culminating in his appoinrment to the Deputy Grand Mastership in 1926, which post he held until his death. Once more we extend our heartfelt sympathy to our English Brethren.

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CORTHELL, WILLIAM I. 1870-1936

From Proceedings, Page 1936-199:

Brother Corthell was born in Hingham, April 20, t87O, and died at his summer home in Laconia, New Hampshire, September 11, 1936.

Brother Corthell was educated in the Hingham public schools and at Williams College, being graduated in i893. After a year of post-graduate work at Harvard, he began teaching, which was henceforth his life work. For thirty-five years he was head of the history department in the South Boston High School.

He took his degrees in St. John's Lodge, of Boston, in 1914 and was its Master in 1923. In 1927 he affiliated with The Harvard Lodge. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the First Masonic District in 1926 and 1927, by appointment of Most Worshipful Frank L. Simpson. He was a member and Past High Priest of St. Andrews' Royal Arch Chapter.

While Brother Corthell's life was the quiet life of the scholar, he was never touched by the remoteness and austerity which sometimes characterizes scholars. His was a kindly, genial character, full of human contacts and warm friendships. Although his health had been impaired for some years and his appearances among us less frequent than of old, he will be sorely missed by a host of friends.

COUCH, LESTER S. 1866-1939

From Proceedings, Page 1939-293:

Right Worshipful Brother Couch was born in Danvers March 10, 1866, and died in the Salem Hospital June 21, 1939.

Brother Couch was an architect by profession and was also extensively engaged in banking. He was Vice-president of the Danvers Co-operative Bank and a Trustee of the Danvers Savings Bank. For a time he was Park Commissioner of Danvers. He was one of the Directors of the Danvers Historical Society and an official of the Danvers Universalist Parish. He was commissioned lieutenant-colonel for service in Washington in the World War.

He was raised in Mosaic Lodge in 1893 and was its Master in 1906. He served as Disrict Deputy Grand Master for the Ninth Masonic District in 1918 and l9l9 by appointment of Most Worshipful Leon M. Abbott.

Very capable in all his undertakings, Right Worshipful Brother Couch was genial and companionable, the sort of man who won the respect of all and the affection of his associates. He will be sorely missed.

COX, GEORGE A. 1862-1936

From Proceedings, Page 1936-106:

Right Worshipful Brother Cox was born in Middleboro January 12, 1862, and died at his summer home in Wareham May 30, 1936. His mother died at his birth, and his father died when he was twelve years old, leaving him to the care of a housekeeper, who was faithful and successful in the care of the boy.

As soon as he was old enough to do so, he took charge of a box mill business which his father had founded. In 1905 his two mills and his home were destroyed by fire. He then took a position in a grain store and during his last years was janitor of a school. He was an enthusiastic boatman and often entertained parties of friends on sailing trips. It is said of him that his greatest delight was in giving pleasure to other people."

He was raised in May Flower Lodge in 1888 and was its Master in 1894-5, and Secrerary from 1904 to 1909. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-third Masonic District in 1909 and 1910, by appointment of Most Worshipful Dana J. Flanders.

Brother Cox was one of those quiet, useful men who do faithfully and devotedly whatever comes in the line of duty. He will be deeply mourned.

COX, SAMUEL 1819-1922

From Proceedings, Page 1922-31:

Brother Samuel Cox, of Philanthropic Lodge, died at his home in Lynn on March 1.

Brother Cox was born August 27, 1819, and was, therefore, in his one hundred and third year. He was in comfortable health up to the actual time of his death, which was without warning and without pain. He became a member of Philanthropic Lodge November 26, 1849, more than seventy-two years ago. Brother Cox was present at the Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge September 10, 1919, shortly after his one hundredth birthday, when he received the greeting of the Grand Lodge and was appointed Past Senior Grand Deacon by M.W. Leon M. Abbott, then Grand Master. He continued to attend the meetings of his Lodge practically to the end of his Life. A portrait of him and a sketch of his life wiil be found in the published Proceedings of this Grand Lodge for 1919.

CRANDON, DANIEL G. 1848-1936

From Proceedings, Page 1936-17:

Brother Crandon was born in Plymouth, of Pilgrim ancestry, September 16, 1848. At the age of fifteen he moved with his family to Chelsea, where he lived for many years. The last years of his life were spent in Newton Center, where he died January 14, 1936.

Brother Crandon was a pioneer in the development of the chain store movement, establishing a chain of 99-cent stores in Boston, Bangor, Maine, and Poughkeepsie, New York.

Brother Crandon was always a lover of his kind. In his early life he organized a group of boys in Plymouth similar to the Boy Scouts of later date. This work was considered so valuable that the Selectmen of Plymouth furnished uniforms and equipment. He was for many years President of the Boston Ethical Society and Secretary of the Free Religious Society of America.

He took his Masonic degrees in Robert Lash Lodge in 1876 and was its Master in 1888-9. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Third Masonic District in 1890 and 1891, by appointment by Most Worshipful Samuel Wells.

Brother Crandon retained his keen interest in Robert Lash Lodge until the end of his life. Until the last few years, when the infirmities of age and distance of his residence made it no longer possible, he was very regular in attendance upon Lodge meetings and enjoyed to the utmost the duties and courtesies which fall to a senior Past Master

So passes, full of years and honors, one who loved his fellow men, leaving behind him sorrowing hearts and tender recollections.

CRANDON, SANFORD 1866-1937

From Proceedings, Page 1937-218:

Right Worshipful Brother Crandon was born in Chelsea November 9, 1866, and died in Melrose Highlands September 12, 1937.

He was educated in the Chelsea schools and at a business college in Boston. At the age of eighteen he entered the employ of F. W. Witcher, a dealer in shoe findings, and remained with that concern until failing health compelled his retirement in 1932.

He was raised in Wyoming Lodge February 28, 1906, and although of mature years when he became a member of the Fraternity, he at once showed great interest and activity. He was Master of his Lodge in 1917 and 1918, Junior Grand Deacon in 1920, and District Deputy Grand Master for the Seventh Masonic District in 1923 and 1924, by appointment of Most Worshipful Dudley H. Ferrell. At the time of his death he was Representative near this Grand Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia.

His activities in the collateral bodies of Masonry were extensive and distinguished. He was a Pasr High Priest of Waverly Royal Arch Chapter, Past Illustrious Master of Melrose Council, Royal and Select Masters, Past Commander of Hugh de Payens Commandery, Knights Templar, and a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Boston.

He was one of the most genial and. kindly of men, spreading light and cheer wherever he went. He will be greatly missed by a host of loving friends.

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.

CROSBY, ALFRED R. 1838-1922

From Proceedings, Page 1923-147:

R.W. Alfred R. Crosby was born August 31, 1838, in Glover, Orleans County, Vermont. He was brought up on the farm and edueated in the common schools and in the academy at Barton, Vermont. September 26, 1861, he enlisted in Company M, First New Hampshire Battery, reenlisting at the end of a three-year term and being mustered out July 8, 1865.

Shortly after that he went to Attleboro, where he continued a harness business for some time, and then with William H. Smith formed the jewelry manufacturing firm of Smith and Crosby, in which business he cohtinued successfully to the time of his death. Brother Crosby took a keen and active interest in civic affairs, serving the town as Chairman of the Finance Committee, member of the School Committee, and member of other important committees. He was a Representative in the Legislature in l897, 1898, and 1899, being the House Chairman of the Committee on Towns.

For many years Bro. crosby was a director of the Attleboro Savings Bank, and a member of the rnvestment committee. He was a very prominent and active member of the Universalist Parish for many years.

December 28, 1869, Bro. Crosby married Franses E. Dean, daughter of Bradford and Maria Dean, who died in 1916. He had a daughter, Mrs. L. C. Luther, an{ three sons, Alfred D., George H., and Arthur N. All survive him except Arthur N., who died at Camp Devens during the War.

Bro. Crosby received his Masonic degrees in Bristol Lodge in 1867. He became a Charter member of Ezekiel Bates Lodge, and was its seeond Master, serving in 1871, 18?2, and 1873. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-third Masonic District in 1888 and 1889. He was also a member of King Hiram Royal Arch Chapter, Attleboro Council of Royal and Select Masters, and Bristol Commandery of Knights Templars.

The local paper says of him: "Of unquestioned integrity and unusual business ability, Mr. Crosby for many years was a great force for good in the city, and the community owes much to him for his splendid influence. Possessed of high ideals, and with a character unimpeachable, he was generally respected and revered by all with whom he came in contact. His friends, and they are numberless, are the best evidence of the esteem in which he was held."

The Secretary of Ezekiel Bates Lodge says in reporting his death that he was a most faithful and devoted Mason, and in his death the Fraternity lose a much respected and loved Brother.

Brother Crosby died April 7, 1923, and was buried April 4 with Masonic honors, his funeral being attended by a large number of the Brethren and his fellow townsmen.

CROSBY, HENRY T. 1845-1915

From Proceedings, Page 1915-90:

RT. WOR. HENRY T. CROSBY was born in Orleans, Mass., September 21, 1845, and died in Harwich, March 7, 1915. After attending the public sehools he learned the business of marble working in North Bridgewater and Boston, which was his life's occupation. After pursuing his trade in Marlboro for a short time he moved to Harwich, where he resided forty-three years. June 19, 1870, he married Miss Eliza Doane Snow, who, with three sons and their families, survives him.

Brother Crosby received the Masonic degrees in Pilgrim Lodge in 18?5, and was its Master from 1881 to 1886 inclusive. He was District Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-eighth Masonic District in 1890, 1891, and 1892. He was also a member of Sylvester Baxter Royal Arch Chapter of West Harwich.

Brother Crosby was extremely interested in current events and local affairs. He was a man of positive views and positive astion. His life in the home, in business and in the community has been true, elevating, and beyond reproach. Our public institutions, fraternal organizations and private interests have been enriched by his wise counsel and sagacious judgment, and his death is a loss to all those interests to which he gave so much of his strength and means.

CROWELL, WARNER R. 1878-1934

From Proceedings, Page 1934-226:

Right Worshipful Brother Crowell was born in Everett September 7, 1878, and died in Boston, October 20, 1934.

Brother Crowell was educated in the Everett schools and at Dartmouth, being graduated in 1890. His active life was spent in the marble business in which he held a leading place at the time of his death.

Brother Crowell took his degrees in King Solomon's Lodge in 1906, and was its Master in 1925. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Somerville Sixth Masonic District in 1927 and 1928, by appointment of Most Worshipful Frank L. Simpson. At the time of his death he was Representative of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee near this Grand Lodge.

Right Worshipful Brother Crowell was genial, kindly, and quietly efficient. His many friends, in and out of our Fraternity; looked to him with respect and affection, and his death leaves us with a sense of great loss.

CUMMINGS, HARLAN SCOTT 1861-1945

From Proceedings, Page 1945-262:

Brother Cummings was born in Georgetown, Massachusetts, on September 25, 1861, and died in Swampscott August 4, 1945.

After attending the public schools of Lynn and Salem, he entered the employ of the Lynn Reporter to learn the trade of printing. After service on various newspapers, he accepted a position on the Lynn Item where he remained for twenty-seven years and became Managing Editor in 1908. He was appointed Postmaster of Lynn in 1922 and served as such until his retirement in 1934. He was most active in civic and political affairs for many years and was a valued citizen of Lynn, devoting much time and energy to its development and welfare.

Brother Cummings was raised in Mount Carmel Lodge of Lynn on January 26, 1903, and served as Master in 1919 and 1920. He became a charter member of Bethlehem Lodge on January 20, 1921. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Eighth Masonic District in 1923 and 1924, by appointment of Most Worshipful Dudley H. Ferrell, Grand Master.

He was a member of Sutton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, but never took an active part in Masonic affairs except in the Lodge.

Mount Carmel Lodge has lost one of her most active and loyal members - one whose valued services should inspire each and every one of us to greater and finer things. A life of unusual service to his fellow men is now but a memory and his passing has left a great number of sincere mourners.

CUTTER, HENRY M. 1865-1930

From Proceedings, Page 1930-332:

Bro. Cutter was born in Holliston July 19, 1865, and died there May 27, 1930. He was a successful farmer, a representative of the best type of rural New Englander, attentive to his own affairs, interested broadly in the civic and social life of the community, loved and honored by his fellow citizens. He served his town as Selectman, Member of the Finance Committee, and Representative in the Legislature. He was a prominent and active member of the First Congregational Chureh, a leader in the Holliston Historical Society, and a Director of the Holliston Savings Bank and the Holliston Community Club.

He took his degrees in the Mount Hollis Lodge in 1887 and was its Master in 1901 and 1902. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-third Masonic District in 1922 and 1923 by appointment of M. W. Arthur D. Prince and M. W. Dudley H. Ferrell. In addition to his service in his Lodge and Grand Lodge he was a member of the Chapter, Council, and Commandery. He was also an Odd Fellow and a member of the Grange. A very wide circle of friends and associates mourn his loss.


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