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Col. WILLIAM GOODWIN, a veteran of the war of 1812, died in the city of Chelsea, on Sunday, February 22, 1885, at the advanced age of eighty-eight years. He became a Mason in 1818, receiving his degrees at St. Stephen, N.B., becoming Master of St. Croix Lodge in 1826, holding subsequently the office of Deputy Grand Master of the Fraternity in Maine.
 
Col. WILLIAM GOODWIN, a veteran of the war of 1812, died in the city of Chelsea, on Sunday, February 22, 1885, at the advanced age of eighty-eight years. He became a Mason in 1818, receiving his degrees at St. Stephen, N.B., becoming Master of St. Croix Lodge in 1826, holding subsequently the office of Deputy Grand Master of the Fraternity in Maine.
  
Upon removal to Chelsea, Mass., he affiliated with [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarBethlehem Star of Bethlehem] Lodge in 1856. During the sixty-seven years of his Masonic life he was constant in attending the meetings of the Masonic Bodies to which he belonged, even when failing sight and tottering step rendered that duty and pleasure almost perilous. His presence among the sick and distressed brought sunshine and cheerfulness, and his words and sympathy conveyed comfort and consolation. The funeral services were held in Masonic Hall, a large company of Brethren representing the Masonic organizations of Chelsea being present. The
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Upon removal to Chelsea, Mass., he affiliated with [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarBethlehem Star of Bethlehem] Lodge in 1856. During the sixty-seven years of his Masonic life he was constant in attending the meetings of the Masonic Bodies to which he belonged, even when failing sight and tottering step rendered that duty and pleasure almost perilous. His presence among the sick and distressed brought sunshine and cheerfulness, and his words and sympathy conveyed comfort and consolation. The funeral services were held in Masonic Hall, a large company of Brethren representing the Masonic organizations of Chelsea being present. The service consisted of an address by Prof. Charles, H. Leonard, D.D., Grand Chaplain, and the rendering of the Masonic burial rites by Wor. Sylvester R. Adams, assisted by the members of the Fraternity.
service consisted of an address by Prof. Charles, H. Leonard, D.D., Grand Chaplain, and the rendering of the Masonic burial rites by Wor. Sylvester R. Adams, assisted by the members of the Fraternity.
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== GORDON, JOHN A. 1843-1918 ==
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* MM 1874, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Rural Rural]
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''From New England Craftsman, Vol. XIII, No. 5, February 1918, Page 156:''
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Dr. John A. Gordon, the oldest and best-known physician of Quincy, died Friday morning, January 25, at his home on Huntly Road, after an illness of several months. Dr. Gordon was stricken with heart trouble during the winter and never was able to get out of doors after his first attack.
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Dr. Gordon was born in New Perth, P. E. I., May 30, 1843, was educated in the ipublic schools there and at the Prince of Wales College. He came to Boston in 1866 and entered Harvard Medical School. In 1870-1871 he was resident house physician at the Boston City Hospital.
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From 1872 to 1877, Dr. Gordon was town physician and from 1884 to 1889 was chairman of the Board of Health. He was instrumental in having the Quincy City Hospital established in 1890 and has always been very much interested in its advancement and welfare.
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Since 1891 he has been a trustee and chairman of the executive board, consulting physician and on the medical and surgical staff of the hospital. Dr. Gordon was also interested for many years in developing a water works system for the city and promoted the Quincy Water Works Company, now owned by the city. He was president of the company for many years and for a time was also president of the Sharon and Marblehead Water Companies. He was elected to the School Committee in 1884 and served 10 years.
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Dr. Gordon was a member of Rural Lodge A. F. & A. M.; St. Stephen's Chapter, R. A. M.; the Y. M. C. A., of which he was director; the Granite City Club, the Quincy Yacht Club, the Megantic Fish and Game Association, and the Boston City Hospital Club. Dr. Gordon was unmarried.
  
 
== GOSS, GEORGE SYMONDS 1865-1908 ==
 
== GOSS, GEORGE SYMONDS 1865-1908 ==
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The pallbearers were Benjamin R. Lewis. Horace L. Broughton, Fred Goodwin. Frank W. Goodwin and Arthur Bartol. The honorary pallbearers were Eminent Sir John M. Raymond and Sir Charles H. Fowler of Winslow Lewis commandery. Illustrious companion Robert L. Almey and Sir Benjamin Cole, Jr., of Washington Royal Arch Chapter, Rt. Excellent Charles G. Dodge and Past High Priest Alonzo H. Smith of Sutton Lodge and George P. Graves and Winthrop Brown of Philanthropic lodge.
 
The pallbearers were Benjamin R. Lewis. Horace L. Broughton, Fred Goodwin. Frank W. Goodwin and Arthur Bartol. The honorary pallbearers were Eminent Sir John M. Raymond and Sir Charles H. Fowler of Winslow Lewis commandery. Illustrious companion Robert L. Almey and Sir Benjamin Cole, Jr., of Washington Royal Arch Chapter, Rt. Excellent Charles G. Dodge and Past High Priest Alonzo H. Smith of Sutton Lodge and George P. Graves and Winthrop Brown of Philanthropic lodge.
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== GOULD, LEVI S. 1834-1917 ==
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''From New England Craftsman, Vol. XII, No. 7, April 1917, Page 251:''
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Levi S. Gould, a prominent Massachusetts Freemason, died at his home, Melrose, March 22d. He would have been 83 years old if he had lived five days more.
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Brother Gould was first Mayor of Melrose, and for 20 years chairman of the Middlesex County Commissioners. He was in the furniture business many years with the F. M. Holmes Company, and upon the death of Mr. Holmes, became senior member of the firm. In 1887 he retired from the business and grave his attention, to public  affairs.
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Mr. Gould was the oldest past master of Wyoming; Lodge, A. F. and A. M., in which he was elected Master in 1863 and 1864 and again for two terms 20 years later. He was a member of Waverly Chapter, R. A. M., Prelate of Hugh de Payens Commandery, K. T., for many years.
  
 
== GOULD, ROBERT FREKE 1836-1915 ==
 
== GOULD, ROBERT FREKE 1836-1915 ==
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BROTHER FERNANDO A. GREEN. Brother Green, who filled the position of Engineer at the Masonic Temple, Boston, from October 19, 1877, until his decease, died at his home in Montvale, February 26, 1886. He was a faithful, competent employee, ever ready to render assistance about the Temple, neat and efficient in his department, economical in his expenditures, thoroughly reliable in the management of the steam-apparatus, a most competent engineer and obliging Brother. He became a member of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountLebanon Mount Lebanon] Lodge May 13, 1878, and was buried with Masonic honors by the Brethren thereof on Sunday, February 28, 1886.
 
BROTHER FERNANDO A. GREEN. Brother Green, who filled the position of Engineer at the Masonic Temple, Boston, from October 19, 1877, until his decease, died at his home in Montvale, February 26, 1886. He was a faithful, competent employee, ever ready to render assistance about the Temple, neat and efficient in his department, economical in his expenditures, thoroughly reliable in the management of the steam-apparatus, a most competent engineer and obliging Brother. He became a member of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountLebanon Mount Lebanon] Lodge May 13, 1878, and was buried with Masonic honors by the Brethren thereof on Sunday, February 28, 1886.
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== GREEN, GEORGE BENT 1821-1914 ==
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''From New England Craftsman, Vol. IX, No. 8, May 1914, Page 274:''
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George B. Green, an honored citizen Medford, Mass., died after a long period of failing health, April 25th with a few days of his 93d birthday. He was born in in Holly, Vermont, April 30, 1821.
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Mr. Green was chosen town treasurer in 1862 and served in that office until 1876 when he was succeeded by the late City Treasurer Parker R. Litchfield. Mr. Green was elected treasurer of Mt. Hermon Lodge, A. F. & A. M., in 1868. In the same year he was also elected treasurer of the Mystic Royal Arch Chapter both of which positions he has held for nearly 47 years. For the past 45 years he has also been treasurer of Medford Council Royal and Select Masters. Mr. Green was also a member of the famous Medford town fire company the Jackson Howe Company.
  
 
== GREEN, LEONARD 1832-1907 ==
 
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== GRIFFIN, GEORGE L. 1839-1914 ==
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* MM 1875, WM 1885, 1886, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountVernon2 Mount Vernon]
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''From New England Craftsman, Vol. X, No. 2, November 1914, Page 67:''
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George L. Griffin, one of the leading Masons of Maiden, Mass., and founder of George L. Griffin &  Son, hatters and furriers of Boston, died Sunday, October 11.
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Mr. Griffin was born in Bangor, Me., Jan. 9, !839. He spent his early years in that city, coming to Boston forty years ago and establishing himself in the business which he conducted up to the time of his death.
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He was one of the prominent Masons in Massachusetts, being a member of the Mt. Vernon Lodge, the  Royal  Arch Chapter of Tabernacle, Melrose Council, Beauseant Commandery, Aleppo Temple of the Shrine and the Past Commanders' Association of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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A son, Ralph Mason Griffin, who was associated with his father in his business; a daughter, Alice E. Griffin, and a sister and two brothers, Mary G. Merrill and Charles and Fred Griffin of Bangor, survive him.
  
 
== GROVER, EMORY 1842-1920 ==
 
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R. W. EMORY GROVER, of Needham, was born in Newton, Mass., November 22, 1842, and. died in Dedham March 5, 1920. When young he removed with his parents to Lawrence, where he attended the public schools and, with the class of 1861, completed. his studies at Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. He then began the study of law, which was temporarily suspended in September, 1862, when he entered service in the War of the Rebellion. After his discharge he completed his iaw studies, was admitted to the Suffolk Bar, and began practicing his profession. In 1868, Governor Bullock appointed Brother Grover a trial justice for the County of Norfolk and in 1898 he became trial justice of the Court of Northern Norfolk. He held this position until his decease. He continued in the practice of law fifty-five years. Affable, just, and generous, he honored his distinguished co-laborers on the bench. He was not less a helpful friend to the unfortunates brought before him.
 
R. W. EMORY GROVER, of Needham, was born in Newton, Mass., November 22, 1842, and. died in Dedham March 5, 1920. When young he removed with his parents to Lawrence, where he attended the public schools and, with the class of 1861, completed. his studies at Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. He then began the study of law, which was temporarily suspended in September, 1862, when he entered service in the War of the Rebellion. After his discharge he completed his iaw studies, was admitted to the Suffolk Bar, and began practicing his profession. In 1868, Governor Bullock appointed Brother Grover a trial justice for the County of Norfolk and in 1898 he became trial justice of the Court of Northern Norfolk. He held this position until his decease. He continued in the practice of law fifty-five years. Affable, just, and generous, he honored his distinguished co-laborers on the bench. He was not less a helpful friend to the unfortunates brought before him.
  
Brother Grover received the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry in [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Dalhousie Dalhousie] Lodge, Newton, in 1870, and January 9, 1875, he dimitted therefrom and became a charter member and first Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Norfolk Norfolk] Lodge, Needham. He served as Master three years, 1874, 1875, and 1876, and was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFramingham21_1883-1910 Twenty-first Masonic District] in 1889, 1890, antl 1891. Notwithstanding his application to his chosen profession, in all these years, from 1870 to 1920, he has been a loyal worker in the interests of Freemasonry. His estimate of the value of the principles upon which our Institution is established urged him to his best endeavor for its support.
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Brother Grover received the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry in [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Dalhousie Dalhousie] Lodge, Newton, in 1870, and January 9, 1875, he dimitted therefrom and became a charter member and first Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Norfolk Norfolk] Lodge, Needham. He served as Master three years, 1874, 1875, and 1876, and was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFramingham21_1883-1910 Twenty-first Masonic District] in 1889, 1890, and 1891. Notwithstanding his application to his chosen profession, in all these years, from 1870 to 1920, he has been a loyal worker in the interests of Freemasonry. His estimate of the value of the principles upon which our Institution is established urged him to his best endeavor for its support.
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== GUILD, CURTIS, JR. 1860-1915 ==
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''From New England Craftsman, Vol. X, No. 7, April 1915, Page 232:''
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Seldom has the death of any man of public position caused a more wide spread or a more profound sorrow than that of Curtis Guild which occurred Tuesday, April 6th, at his late home in Boston. He was a man of the people and loved by all. His name was always identified with every movement for the public good. He sought the welfare of the unfortunate children of poverty; he as earnestly strove for the rights of the prosperous. He had a warm heart, a great intellect and was a most industrious worker,— indeed, it may be his life was shortened by his zeal in laboring for the multitude of interests that claimed his attention. We shall not attempt to relate the history of his life and work. The papers of the country have proclaimed his fame and all unite in testimony of praise. He was a Boston boy, born February 2, 1860, son of Curtis Guild, the founder and publisher of the ''Commercial Bulletin''. He was educated at Chauncy Hall School, which was a long time the most famous boys' school in Boston. He entered Harvard College with the class of 1881, and graduated with honors.
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After graduation, he made a tour of Europe. On his return home he entered the service of the ''Commercial Bulletin'' in an humble position. He went from one position to another and when his father died came into possession of the paper.
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He took an interest in politics at an early period in his life and honors followed rapidly. He was made chairman of the Republican State convention in 1895, and the following year was chosen delegate-at-large from Massachusetts at the Republican National convention. He was one of the vice presidents of the convention.
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Without referring to the stages of his political progress we may say in 1905, 1906 and 1907 he was Governor. He proved to be one of the most popular Governors the Bay State ever had. His genial manner made him friends in a11 ranks, and his ability was unquestioned.
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In 1910 he was sent to Mexico as a special ambassador, and he did good work there.
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In July, 1911, he was sent to Russia as ambassador. Pie made a host of frien 3 abroad and was decorated with the order of the Grand Cordon, order of St. Alexander Nevski, by Russia, and a Gnu I Officer of the Crown of Italy by King Humbert.
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Guild,_Jr. Wikipedia entry]
  
 
== GUILD, WILLIAM HENRY 1829-1908 ==
 
== GUILD, WILLIAM HENRY 1829-1908 ==

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GAHM, JOSEPH 1835-1905

From New England Craftsman, Vol. I, No. 2, November 1905, Page 69:

Brother Joseph Gahm died October 21st of heart disease from which he had suffered many years. He was a native of Germany, having been born in Mergentheim, Württemberg, in 1835.

In 1854 he came to Boston where he has actively engaged in business, meeting with marked success. He was made a Mason in 1864 and at the time of his death was Past Master of Germania Lodge, a 32d degree Mason, a Knight Templar and member of the Mystic Shrine. He was also a member of various other organizations of a social and benevolent nature.

Mr, Gahm was married in Boston in 1856 to Barbara Hoartel, who was also a native of Württemberg, Germany. They had six children.

GATCHELL, JEREMIAH 1836-1906

From Proceedings, Page 1906-47:

Hon. Jeremiah Gatchell, past Master of Blackstone River Lodge, died at his home in Blackstone May 3, 1906. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Nineteenth Masonic District in 1890-1-2, and was a member of this Grand Lodge at the time of his decease, as proxy of his Lodge. He was very prominent in town affairs; was a State Senator in 1875 and 1876; was appointed Savings Bank Examiner by Governor Gaston and later was appointed, National Bank Examiner by President Cleveland. Brother Gatchell was greatly interested in Freemasonry, especially in Blackstone River Lodge, and was an active exponent of Masonic principles.

From Biographical Review:

HON. JEREMIAH GATCHELL, National Bank Examiner, a prominent resident of Blackstone, Mass., was born in Woonsocket, R. I., July 13, 1836, son of John G. and Mary (Warren) Gatchell. He belongs to a family of English origin that has been settled in New England somewhat more than two hundred years.

His grandfather was Jeremiah Gatchell, of Marblehead, Mass., who served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War and in the War of 1812, and was afterward lost at sea. His grandmother Gatchell, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Gifford, being left a widow with a large family, went to live in Blackstone, where employment could be found in the mills; and she later removed to Woon- socket. She received a pension from the government.

John G. Gatchell, son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth, was born in Marblehead in 1813. He settled in Blackstone in 1847, and resided here for the rest of his life. He was for some years engaged in the manufacture of carriages. He was quite active in public affairs, and held several important town offices. He married Mary Worrall, daughter of Ottiwell Worrall, of Dorchester, Mass. Two sons were the fruit of this union, namely: Moses, who entered the service as Captain in the Fifteenth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, and was killed at the battle of Ball's Bluff; and Jeremiah, the subject of this sketch. The father died in October, 1897.

Jeremiah Gatchell obtained his education in the public schools and at the Wilbraham Academy. When sixteen years old he entered his father's carriage factory, and at the age of twenty was admitted to partnership. The firm of J. G. Gatchell & Son carried on business in Blackstone until 1865. He then engaged in another line of business at East Blackstone in company with Thomas Worrall, and after continuing in that for about three years he sold his interest in order to embark in the manufacture of cotton yarn, in which he carried on quite an extensive business for four years. At the end of that time he closed his factory.

Politically, Mr. Gatchell is a Democrat, and was formerly a leading spirit in the public affairs of Blackstone. He was Town Clerk four years, chairman of the Board of Selectmen for the same length of time, and Commissioner of the Sinking Fund for fifteen years. During the years 1874 and 1875 he was a member of the State Senate, serving as chairman of the Committee on Public Lands in the first session, and in the second being assigned to the same chairmanship, and also to the Committee on Towns. He was appointed Postmaster by President Johnson in 1864, and held office until 1866. In July, 1875, he was appointed Savings Bank Commissioner by Governor Gaston for three years. He was reappointed by Governors Rice, Long, and Robinson, and resigned to accept his present position of National Bank Examiner, tendered him by Secretary of the Treasury Manning. At the time of his original appointment as Commissioner of Savings Banks he was the only examiner in Massachusetts. During the panic of 1892 he was subject to duty wherever called, and was placed in charge of insolvent banks in New York and New Hampshire. He is still financially interested in business enterprises in Blackstone, and is treasurer of and a heavy stockholder in the Electric Light Company. He is a member of Blackstone River Lodge, F. & A. M. , and has served as [District] Deputy Grand Master.

In October, 1855, Mr. Gatchell married for his first wife Rosetta Wood, daughter of Thomas F. Wood, of Woonsocket. The only child of this union died in infancy. His first wife died in 1857; and in September, 1864, he wedded Larietta Stafford, daughter of Christopher Stafford, also of Woonsocket. Of this union there is one daughter — Edith, who was born November 23, 1874, is married to W. H. Chase, and resides in Woonsocket.

GATES, ALBERT FRANKLIN 1845-1907

From New England Craftsman, Vol. II, No. 11, August 1907, Page 428:’’

Brother Albert Frank Gates, formerly a member of the board of aldermen of Worcester, Mass., and prominent in Masonry, being one of the four 33d degree Masons in Worcester, died July 20th. He was born in the house in which he died Sept. 29, 1845. He was five years in the board of aldermen from 1890 to 1895, and in 1893 was president of the board. He was a member of Montacute Lodge, A. F and A. M., and of the constituent bodies in both the York and Scottish Rite degrees, being a member of Worcester County Commaudery, Knights Templar; Massachusetts Consistory, 32d degree, and was also a 33d degree Mason. He was past Eminent Commander of Worcester County Commanders, had held the highest offices in the various bodies and was a member of Aleppo Temple of the Mystic Shrine, Boston.

GAY, EBEN FLAGG d. 1875

From Proceedings, Page 1875-56:

Our deceased Brother Eben Flagg Gay was installed as Grand Tyler on the 27th of December 1855, and for each year thereafter until 1872. He was again installed in the same office December 29, 1874, for the year 1875. After a long Masonic life he died with his sword in hand.

Brother Gay was an excellent example of the beneficent teachings of our Institution in one of its most important features. He had great kindness of heart, and was ready to wear himself out in good works for others. He had great geniality of manner, which made him an excellent companion. He was not deficient in any of those traits which made the hearts of those who knew him well yearn towards him. But, while not deficient in other qualities, his great characteristic was that truly Masonic virtue, fidelity.

Jf there is any virtue which Masonry peculiarly inculcates, it is fidelity, faithfulness, truth. Its possession gives courage, manliness and honor in all our dealings with our fellow-men. Let the teachings of the Lodge in this respect have their perfect work, and this virtue becomes so developed in the members of our society, that it pervades all the dealings of the individual Brother and becomes a part of his very nature. This was the case with Brother Gay. His faithfulness in every trust made his services desired by everybody, and his love of Masonry attracted the attention of those holding the patronage of our Society.

As he opened the doors of earthly Lodges to the true and faithful, may we not hope that his truth and faithfulness will assure the opening to him of that grandest of all Lodges, where the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary find rest.

BENJAMIN DEAN,
WILLIAM W. THOMES,
JOSEPH B. MASON,
Committee.

GAY, GEORGE WILLIAM 1846-1907

From New England Craftsman, Vol. II, No. 9, June 1907, Page 351:’’

Brother George W. Gay, a well known businessman of Boston, died May 14. Brother Gay was a native of Walpole and came to Boston in early life. He was in the produce business many years from which he retired some time ago. He was a member of Revere Lodge, St. Andrew's Chapter, and DeMolay Commandery, K. T. The latter body conducted his interment with the Templar burial service.

GAY, LEMUEL 1790-1866

From Proceedings, Page VII-75:

Report. Whereas; it has pleased the Allwise Disposer of events to remove from this life our Right Worshipful and worthy Brother Lemuel Gay of Stoughton, District Deputy Gd. Master of the 5th. Dist. therefore

Resolved. That we are called to mourn, the loss of one, who during a long and useful life, maintained the character of an honorable, high minded and public spirited citizen, of one, who at different times, sustained offices of trust and responsibility under the authority of the United States of Mass. the county of Norfolk, and his native town. He was born May 1. 1790, and died Feb. 15th. 1866. thus having nearly attained the age of seventy-six years, He was buried with Masonic honors, the funeral took place on the 18th. of Feb. last, and was attended by an unusually large number of the Fraternity. There were present on that occasion, one Encampment of Knights Templars, one Royal Arch Chapter, and eleven Lodges either in full or represented.

Resolved secondly. That any obituary notice of our departed friend, would be incomplete without stating his firm inflexible and manly opposition to the wanton and malicious attacks of Antimasons. He was one, who with others, bore the burden and heat of the day, at a time that tried men's souls and against whom Antimasonic bigots and fanatics aimed their Parthian arrows. Antimasonry is now obsolete, and almost forgotten, yet it is the duty of us all, more especially the younger members of our Fraternity, now basking in the sunshine of prosperity to cherish with gratitude the memory of those departed Brethren who, in a dark and gloomy hour, maintained their integrity, and with heroic courage fought the "good fight of faith."

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXV, No. 5, March 1866, p. 156:

The funeral of Major Lemuel Gay, of Stoughton, took place from the Universalist Church iu that town on the 18th ult. The day was fine for a winter day, and a large number availed themselves of the opportunity, as the remains lay in state in Chemung Hall, to pay their last respects to him who had been so long identified with the interests of the town.

The Rev. St. John Chambre officiated in the church, which was crowded to its utmost capacity, every available standing place being occupied, while hundreds remained outside the building.

After taking leave of the remains, the procession was formed under the direction of the Marshal, J. Freeman Ellis, and proceeded to the cemetery in the following order: North Bridgewater Band; Old Colony Encampment of Knights Templars of Abington, as escort; Keystone Chapter, Foxboro; Rising Star Lodge, Stoughton; Norfolk Union Lodge, Randolph; Paul Revere Lodge, North Bridgewater; Orient Lodge, South Dedham; Blue Hill Lodge, Canton. There were also delegates present from Lodges in Dorchester, Weymouth, Quincy, Hingham, Bridgewater, Mansfield, and other places. Then followed the hearse containing the casket with the remains, the mourners in damages, &c.

The occasion was one of solemn interest to all present, and showed the real estimation in which the lamented dead was held by his brethren and friends.

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXV, No. 6, April 1866, p. 223:

Stoughton, Mass., March 28, 1866.

At a regular communication of Rising Star Lodge F. and A.M. held on the above date, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty Architect of the Universe to remove from our earthly company our late beloved Brother Lemuel Gay, who was one of the oldest members of this Lodge, therefore –

  • Resolved, That we bow in profound resignation to this severe dispensation of Divine Providence, remembering that the "Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away."
  • Resolved, That in the decease of our brother we acknowledge the great loss with which this Lodge has met; the deprivation to the fraternity at large of one whose interest in Freemasonry was as extended as the bounds of the Order, and the deep sorrow which by his departure from among us has fallen upon our hearts.
  • Resolved, That we recognize with just pride and gladness the long and ceaseless Masonic faithfulness, through evil as well as good report; through stormy as well as peaceful times of our departed brother; in respect to which we would hold him up as an example before our eyes, and before the eyes of all true and earnest Masons.
  • Resolved, That out of regard to his memory, and as a feeble expression of our grief, this Lodge be draped in mourning thirty days.
  • Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the journal, and an attested copy be transmitted to the family of the deceased.

A. St. John Chambre,
Ansel Capen,
Azel Capen,
Committee.

GEORGE, EDWARD BARTON 1852-1917

From Proceedings, Page 1917-134:

R.W. EDWARD BARTON GEORGE, of Haverhill, was born in that part or the city called Rocks Village August 19, 1852, and died in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, May 9, 1917.

His father being in comfortable circumstances, Brother George was enabled to pursue his studies through the public schools, graduated at the Haverhill High School in the class of 1870, and then attended Amherst College. On his return to Haverhill he decided to take up the study of law, entered the office of Mr. Jeremiah P. Jones, and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar March 7, 1876. In 1879 he became Clerk of the Police Court in Haverhill and held that position seventeen years when, in 1896, he was elected Clerk of the Essex County Superior Court. He held this position by frequent elections until his decease - a period of twenty-one years. As a court official he was efficient and courteous and won the friendship of the very many people with whom he eame in contact in the discharge of his duties. In the First Session of the Superior Court, May 9, 1917, before Judge Bell and in the Second Session before Judge Thayer the death of R.W. Brother George was announced and both courts immediately adjourned out of respect to the deceased clerk.

R.'W. Brother George received the Masonic degrees in Merrimack Lodge, Haverhill, in 1882, receiving membership June 21st of that year. He was Master of the Lodge in 1886 and 1887 and District Deputy Grand Master of the Tenth Masonic District in 1896 and 1897. He was High Priest of Pentucket Royal Arch Chapter, of Haverhill, in 1886 and 1887, and also a member of Haverhill Commandery, Knights Templars.

Brother George is survived by a widow and three children.

Attorney W. Scott Peters remarked:

"As to his home life, he was an ideal husband and father, and the seeming ambition and desire of his life in late years has been to live for the loved ones of his famity. It can be truly said by nature he was a great man and the only limits to his sphere of activity and business achievements were those which he sought to place around himself. I think that he was one of the ablest sons of Haverhill in my generation."

Judge Ira A. Abbott made the following statement:

"Aside from the personal friendship which had existed between Mr. George and myself for many years, the feature of his long and distinguished career which I find has impressed itself most strongly on my mind is the extraordinary aptitude, amounting to genius, whieh he showed in so executing the duties of his office of Clerk of Courts that there was never, so far as I know, any effort or even desire on the part of any member of the bench or bar to replace him by another. Now that it has become necessary to provide a successor the value of his services and the difficulty of finding anyone who will even measurably come up to the standard he set will be fully appreciated."

The world is happier and Masonry is richer because of his life and service.

GERRISH, WILLIAM HAMILTON 1837-1922

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From Proceedings, Page 1922-296:

Since our last regular Communication, death has once more invaded the circle of our fellowship and taken from us one whose presence was a delight, whose service to Masonry was freely given and of most generous proportions - our Grand Organist, Worshipful Brother William Hamilton Gerrish. Death came to him in somewhat tragic form and it was a matter of regret to us that he could not have been permitted to fall asleep and gently go to the rest that awaits the life well spent. But when we gazed upon his still form over which his Brethren had pronounced. the solemn service, we knew that rest was his; that the weariness of the years had given place to the peace that passes all understanding. Beyond the discord of life he had gone into the eternal harmony; and those who knew and loved him best would be the last to call him back.

Time permits me to touch but briefly the story of his career. For lwenty-six years he was Organist of the Grand Lodge; and while this seems an extended period, it is short when compared with his terms of service in twenty-two other bodies where he labored, in one of which he was Organist for fifty-four years. Such a record is unique and serves as an inspiration to us all. And though Worshipful Brother Gerrish meets with us no more he has left behind the harmony born of his love of the beautiful and the sweet strains of it will ever allure our thoughts to that which is high and noble.

Still, still with thee when purple morning breaketh,
When the bird waketh, and the shadows flee;
Fairer than morning, lovelier than the daylight,
Dawns the sweet eonsciousness, I am with thee.

So shall it be at last, in that bright morning,
When the soul awaketh, and life's shadows flee;
O in that hbur, fairer than claylight dawning,
Shall rise the glorious thought, I am with thee.

As the Organist plays to us the harmony which Brother Gerrish set to these records of immortal hope let us rise in tribute to his memory.

  • MM 1865, Washington
  • Grand Organist, 1882-1892, 1908-1922

GERRY, E. PEABODY 1846-1911

"From Proceedings, Page 1911-117:

R.W. BROTHER E. PEABODY GERRY was born in Standish, Me., Nov. 2, 1846.

When he was twelve years of age, his parents moved to Boston and he entered the Eliot Grammar School, and later the Mayhew, receiving a Franklin Medal while a member of the latter school. He prepared for college at the Boston Latin School and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1869. After teaching school one year at Hudson, he entered the Harvard Medical School, and received his degree in medicine there in 1874. After his hospital service, he settled in Jamaica Plain and entered upon general practice.

Brother Gerry was deeply interested in societies looking to local improvements, and was a member of the Bonrd of Aldermen of the City of Boston in 1900 aud 1901. He declined further service. His last public service was an investigation into the milk situation in Boston.

R.W. Brother Gerry receivecl the Masonic degrees in 1873 in John Abbot Lodge, of Somerville. He joined Eliot Lodge, of Jamaica Plain, Oct. 16, 1878, and became Wor. Master of that Lodge, serving in 1884 and 1885. He served as District Deputy of the Fourth Masonic District in 1887, 1888 and 1889. He died at his summer home in Phillipston June 22, 1911 with the sincere regrets of his associates and the Fraternity of which he was an honored member."

GIBBS, WILLIAM E. 1859-1935

From Proceedings, Page 1935-76:

Right Worshipful William E. Gibbs was born in Russell, April 3, 1859, and died at his home in Westfield, May 7, 1935.

Brother Gibbs' family removed to Westfield when he was seven years old and the rest of his life was passed there. He early entered the employ of the H. B. Smith Company, and remained with them until his retirement from active business a few years ago.

Brother Gibbs took his Masonic degrees in Mount Moriah Lodge in 1900, and was its Master in 1905 and 1906. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Eighteenth Masonic District in 1913 and 1914, by appointment of Most Worshipful Everett C. Benton and Most Worshipful Melvin M. Johnson.

Brother Gibbs was a member of Evening Star Royal Arch Chapter, Westfield Council, Royal and Select Masters, and Springfield Commandery.

Brother Gibbs was devoted to the ideals and spiritual purposes of Masonry, and untiring in his efforts to inspire the same devotion in others. His death deprives our Fraternity of one of its most zealous members.

GIFFORD, HARRY P. 1876-1942

From Proceedings, Page 1942-22:

Brother Gifford was born in Salem, Massachusetts, on February 26, 1876, and died there on January 2, 1942.

He was educated in the public schools of Salem and upon his graduation from high school, entered the employ of the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank as a messenger. He became President of that institution in 1927 and held that position until his death.

At the age of twenty-six he was elected a member of the Common Council of Salem, later serving as Alderman and also on the local school board. ln 1924 he was elected to the Massachusetts Senate and served for two terms. His activities in civic, social, fraternal and banking associations were many and varied and are a clear indication ofthe qualities of leadership possessed by our Brother, who remained active in all these fields of endeavor until his passing.

He was made a Master Mason in Essex Lodge on April 25, 1905, and served as its Master in 1916 and 1917. In Grand Lodge he served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 8th Masonic District in 1919 and 1920, by appointment of Most Worshipful Leon M. Abbott and Most Worshipful Arthur D. Prince. He also held membership in all of the collateral Masonic bodies.

An outstanding citizen and Mason has left us and we who knew and loved him mourn.

GILLIS, JOHN H. 1894-1941

From Proceedings, Page 1941-45:

Right Worshipful Brother Gillis was born in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, October 23, 1894, and died suddenly in Boston, February 14, 1941. After graduation at the Northeastern University School of Accounting, he followed that profession until his untimely death.

ln l9l7 he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country until 1919, when he was discharged from the service.

He received the degrees in West Roxbury Lodge in 1919 and was Worshipful Master in 1930. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the (Roxbury) Fourth District in 1935-1936, by appointment of M. W. Claude L. Allen.

He was a member of Roslindale Chapter, R. A. M.; Boston Council, R. & S. M., and Joseph Warren Commandery, K. T. He is survived by his widow, Ruth Eaton Gillis, and by a son and daughter.

Suddenly stricken in the midst of his usefulness, he is mourned by a great number of friends and Brethren.

GLEASON, BENJAMIN 1777-1847

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. VII, No. 3, January, 1848, p. 94:

Died, at Concord, Mass., in September last, Benjamin Gleason, Esq., aged 70 years.

Bro. Gleason was born in Boston, in 1777. He graduated at Brown University in 1802. In 1805, at the age of twentyfive years, he was chosen Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, which office he ably filled for several years. He was at one time Master of Mount Lebanon Lodge, in Boston, and for some years Master of King Solomon's Lodge, in Charlestown. Bro. G. was well known among the Fraternity, during the active period of his life, as a zealous and well informed Brother. He was the originator of a system of teaching Astronomy and Geography, which was at one time quite popular. He travelled through a large portion of the U. States and Canada, lecturing upon his system in the principal towns, and also before Masonic Lodges, for the purpose of instructing the Brethren in the philosophy and work of the Order, and received from the Craft various flattering testimonials of the gratification which resulted from his labors. We had hoped to give a more detailed notice of the Masonic career of the deceased, but have been unable to obtain the requisite data.

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GLEASON, DANIEL A. 1836-1908

  • MM 1857, Crawford Lodge, Pennsylvania.
  • Member 1866, Mount Hermon

From New England Craftsman, Vol. III, No. 6, March 1908, Page 235:

Brother Daniel A. Gleason. one of the best known and most respected citizens of Medford, Mass., died at his home, February 16. in the seventy-first year of his age. He was born in Worcester, but has lived in Medford since 1863. He was a graduate of Harvard in 1856, and of the Law School in 1861. He had filled many important positions in city and state, among which was tax commissioner for about 20 years. In 1872 he was made commissioner of corporations. In January, 1881, He was elected State treasurer and served 111 that rapacity until January, 1886.

Mr. Gleason, as commissioner of corporations, drafted the general corporation act, and aiso drew the national bank tax acts, and other measures of importance. On retiring from the State treasurership, Mr. Gleason resumed the practice of his profession. In March, 1887, he was elected treasurer of the Fitchburg Railway Company, which position he had since filled.

In Medford, Mr. Gleason had long been an influential and active citizen. He was a member of the School Committee for for twenty-one years, from 1864 to 1885, being its Chairman during the last eighteen years of that period.

He was largely instrumental in the building of Medford's water works and was a member of the first water board, formed in 1869, and remained twenty-three years. In the financial affairs of Medford, both as a town and city. Mr. Gleason was one of the leading advisers among his fellow-citizens.

During his thirty-seven years' connection with the Medford Savings Bank he did much to place it in the forefront of the banking institutions of this vicinity.

He was a charter member of the Union Club for more than forty years, a member of Mount Hermon Lodge, A. F. and A. M., and of Mystic Royal Arch Chapter.

GOODRICH, CHARLES BARNARD 1830-1908

From New England Craftsman, Vol. III, No. 8, May 1908, Page 280:

Brother Charles B. Goodrich, a member of Columbian Lodge, Boston, and a Mason of large acquaintance, died March 17. Brother Goodrich was seventy-eight years old.

GOODWIN, WILLIAM 1797-1885

From Proceedings, Page 1885-139:

Col. WILLIAM GOODWIN, a veteran of the war of 1812, died in the city of Chelsea, on Sunday, February 22, 1885, at the advanced age of eighty-eight years. He became a Mason in 1818, receiving his degrees at St. Stephen, N.B., becoming Master of St. Croix Lodge in 1826, holding subsequently the office of Deputy Grand Master of the Fraternity in Maine.

Upon removal to Chelsea, Mass., he affiliated with Star of Bethlehem Lodge in 1856. During the sixty-seven years of his Masonic life he was constant in attending the meetings of the Masonic Bodies to which he belonged, even when failing sight and tottering step rendered that duty and pleasure almost perilous. His presence among the sick and distressed brought sunshine and cheerfulness, and his words and sympathy conveyed comfort and consolation. The funeral services were held in Masonic Hall, a large company of Brethren representing the Masonic organizations of Chelsea being present. The service consisted of an address by Prof. Charles, H. Leonard, D.D., Grand Chaplain, and the rendering of the Masonic burial rites by Wor. Sylvester R. Adams, assisted by the members of the Fraternity.

GORDON, JOHN A. 1843-1918

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XIII, No. 5, February 1918, Page 156:

Dr. John A. Gordon, the oldest and best-known physician of Quincy, died Friday morning, January 25, at his home on Huntly Road, after an illness of several months. Dr. Gordon was stricken with heart trouble during the winter and never was able to get out of doors after his first attack.

Dr. Gordon was born in New Perth, P. E. I., May 30, 1843, was educated in the ipublic schools there and at the Prince of Wales College. He came to Boston in 1866 and entered Harvard Medical School. In 1870-1871 he was resident house physician at the Boston City Hospital.

From 1872 to 1877, Dr. Gordon was town physician and from 1884 to 1889 was chairman of the Board of Health. He was instrumental in having the Quincy City Hospital established in 1890 and has always been very much interested in its advancement and welfare.

Since 1891 he has been a trustee and chairman of the executive board, consulting physician and on the medical and surgical staff of the hospital. Dr. Gordon was also interested for many years in developing a water works system for the city and promoted the Quincy Water Works Company, now owned by the city. He was president of the company for many years and for a time was also president of the Sharon and Marblehead Water Companies. He was elected to the School Committee in 1884 and served 10 years.

Dr. Gordon was a member of Rural Lodge A. F. & A. M.; St. Stephen's Chapter, R. A. M.; the Y. M. C. A., of which he was director; the Granite City Club, the Quincy Yacht Club, the Megantic Fish and Game Association, and the Boston City Hospital Club. Dr. Gordon was unmarried.

GOSS, GEORGE SYMONDS 1865-1908

From New England Craftsman, Vol. III, No. 10, July 1908, Page 360:

Brother George S. Goss, a well known citizen of Marblehead, Mass., died April 28th, His funeral was conducted with Masonic ceremony May 1st.

The Masonic bodies represented, were: Philanthropic Lodge, Washington R. A. Chapter, Sutton R. A. Chapter, Winslow Lewis Commandery K. T.

The religious services were conducted by Rev. Frederick A. Taylor, pastor of the Universalist church, assisted by Rev. Charles F. Puffer of the Universalist church and Rev. Alfred Manchester of the Unitarian church of Salem. The singing was by the Weber male quartet of Boston. The ritual services of the Masons were read at the grave by the master, Edward B. Brown, and the chaplain, William D. L. Trefry of Philanthropic Lodge.

The pallbearers were Benjamin R. Lewis. Horace L. Broughton, Fred Goodwin. Frank W. Goodwin and Arthur Bartol. The honorary pallbearers were Eminent Sir John M. Raymond and Sir Charles H. Fowler of Winslow Lewis commandery. Illustrious companion Robert L. Almey and Sir Benjamin Cole, Jr., of Washington Royal Arch Chapter, Rt. Excellent Charles G. Dodge and Past High Priest Alonzo H. Smith of Sutton Lodge and George P. Graves and Winthrop Brown of Philanthropic lodge.

GOULD, LEVI S. 1834-1917

  • MM 1857, WM 1862-1864, 1881-1883, Wyoming

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XII, No. 7, April 1917, Page 251:

Levi S. Gould, a prominent Massachusetts Freemason, died at his home, Melrose, March 22d. He would have been 83 years old if he had lived five days more.

Brother Gould was first Mayor of Melrose, and for 20 years chairman of the Middlesex County Commissioners. He was in the furniture business many years with the F. M. Holmes Company, and upon the death of Mr. Holmes, became senior member of the firm. In 1887 he retired from the business and grave his attention, to public affairs.

Mr. Gould was the oldest past master of Wyoming; Lodge, A. F. and A. M., in which he was elected Master in 1863 and 1864 and again for two terms 20 years later. He was a member of Waverly Chapter, R. A. M., Prelate of Hugh de Payens Commandery, K. T., for many years.

GOULD, ROBERT FREKE 1836-1915

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From Proceedings, Page 1915-114:

This Masonic scholar and the founder of the modern rational and critical school of Masonic historians passed away on the 26th day of March last, at his home in England. Born in Ilfracombe, Devon, in 1836, he was initiated in 1855 in the Royal Navy Lodge, No. 429. He had an active military career, which began as Ensign in the 86th Regiment of Foot April 13, 1855, and saw foreign service with higher rank at Gozo, at Malta, at Gibraltar, at the Cape of Good Hope, and in India. Throughout the campaign of 1860, in China he commanded a Company in the action of Sinho and in the storming of Tanghu for which he was given a medal with clasp. He served also during the operations against the Taepings in the vieinity of Shanghai in April and May, 1862, which resulted in the capture by escalade of several walled cities and fortified towns.

But it is as a Mason that we know him best. He was a founder of Meridian Lodge, No. 743, and its first Worshipful Master, of Tuscan Lodge, No. 1027, of Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No. 2076, and its Worshipful Master in 1887, and of the Lodge of King Solomon's Temple, No. 8464, and its first Worshipful Master. He was a member of numerous other Lodges and ranked as Past Senior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge of England. His Masonic talents were also recognized by honorary membership in the Grand Lodges of Iowa, Ohio, the District of Columbia, and British Columbia. In other Masonic bodies he was active officially and otherwise.

His Masonic writings are not numerous but are very valuable. His Concise History of Freemasonry is perhaps the best volume with which to begin the study of Masonic history. This work was awarded a prize of 4,000 francs by the Grand Orient of Belgium, as being the best Masonic book written during the decennial period ending in 1909. It has been published, also in American, Dutch, and Belgian editions. While he has fallen into some errors with regard to American Masonic history, due to his adopting some erroneous statements of others which he assumed to be fact, we of Massachusetts ought not to let the occasion of this Communication go by without thus testifying our appreciation of his Masonic labors. Our Deputy Grand. Master has well said: "If James Anderson in some sense is the Herodotus of Masonic History, Brother Gould is emphatically our Thucydides."

GRAY, DAVID 1770-1849

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. IX, No. 1, November 1849, p. 32:

Brother David Gray, aged 79 years, died at Sudbury, Mass., Oct. 19. His remains were interred on Sunday the 21st. A large number of Masons from Middlesex Lodge, Framingham, were present on the occasion to show their last respect to their deceased worthy Brother.

GREEN, ALEXANDER W. 1847-1907

  • MM before 1890, King Solomon’s #91, Albany, NY
  • Affiliated 1890, Republican

From New England Craftsman, Vol. II, No. 11, August 1907, Page 429:’’

Brother Alexander W. Green died in Northampton, Mass., recently. Mr. Green was for many years a prominent business man of Greenfield. He was a native of Troy, N. Y. He was for years marshal of Republican Lodge of Masons, and was a member of Connecticut Valley Commandery, Knights Templar, and was a Shriner.

GREEN, FERNANDO 1840-1886

From Proceedings, Page 1886-139:

BROTHER FERNANDO A. GREEN. Brother Green, who filled the position of Engineer at the Masonic Temple, Boston, from October 19, 1877, until his decease, died at his home in Montvale, February 26, 1886. He was a faithful, competent employee, ever ready to render assistance about the Temple, neat and efficient in his department, economical in his expenditures, thoroughly reliable in the management of the steam-apparatus, a most competent engineer and obliging Brother. He became a member of Mount Lebanon Lodge May 13, 1878, and was buried with Masonic honors by the Brethren thereof on Sunday, February 28, 1886.

GREEN, GEORGE BENT 1821-1914

From New England Craftsman, Vol. IX, No. 8, May 1914, Page 274:

George B. Green, an honored citizen Medford, Mass., died after a long period of failing health, April 25th with a few days of his 93d birthday. He was born in in Holly, Vermont, April 30, 1821.

Mr. Green was chosen town treasurer in 1862 and served in that office until 1876 when he was succeeded by the late City Treasurer Parker R. Litchfield. Mr. Green was elected treasurer of Mt. Hermon Lodge, A. F. & A. M., in 1868. In the same year he was also elected treasurer of the Mystic Royal Arch Chapter both of which positions he has held for nearly 47 years. For the past 45 years he has also been treasurer of Medford Council Royal and Select Masters. Mr. Green was also a member of the famous Medford town fire company the Jackson Howe Company.

GREEN, LEONARD 1832-1907

From New England Craftsman, Vol. II, No. 11, August 1907, Page 429:’’

Brother Leonard Green, a well-known citizen of Waltham, Mass., died June 20th after a long illness. He was seventy-five years old. He had been connected with
the American Waltham Watch Co. for more than thirty years. He was a charter member of Isaac Parker Lodge A. F. & A. M.

GREEN, LORENZO L. 1856-1929

From Proceedings, Page 1929-214:

Brother Green was born in Medford October 10, 1856 and died there December 2, 1929. His family was prominent in the city affairs of Medford and closely identified with Masonry. One of his brothers, R.W. Charles M. Green, who died in 1928, was Deputy Grand Master in 1902. The greater part of his active life was spent in the banking business.

Brother Green was raised in Mt. Hermon Lodge in 1894 and was its Worshipful Master in 1902 and 1903. He was appointed Grand Lecturer Deeember 27, 1927 and held that office at the time of his death.

Brother Green held high place in the Capitular Rite. He bacame a member of Mystic Royal Arch Chapter in 1897 and was its High Priest in 1905 and 1906. At the expiration of his term in 1906 he was appointed Grand Lecturer and served the Grand Chapter in that capacity for thirteen years, retiring to accept election as Deputy Grand High Priest, which office he held in 1920. He joined Medford Council Royal and Select Masters in 1903. He was knighted in St. Bernard Commandery in 1909 and was its Commander in 1923.

The great confidence in which he was held by his Brethren was shown by his election in 1914 as Treasurer of Mt. Hermon Lodge, Mystic Chapter, and Medford Council, a1l of which offices he held at the time of his death.

As a Grand Lecturer he was distinguished not only by his absolute correctness in ritual and skiil in teaching it, but by his gentleness and eourtesy. He never permitted an error to pass unnoticed, but his corrections never left a sting.

He was a very gracious and kindly gentleman and went through life leaving sweetness and light wherever he passed. He is widely mourned and will be long remembered.

GREENHALGE, FREDERIC 1842-1896

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From Proceedings, Page 1896-13, in Grand Master's Address:

Following the example of one of my predecessors, who with warm eulogy referred to the decease of Brothers who were not members of this Grand Lodge, I call your attention to the. great sorrow of our Fraternity in the sudden decease of our beloved Brother, His Excellency Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge. He was a member of Kilwinning Lodge, of Lowell, and though his public duties prevented his active participation in its work, yet he took great interest in our Order and cheerfully discharged every Masonic duty he was called upon to perform. His life was a practical example of Masonic principles.

The last Masonic occasion in which he took part was when he joined with the Grand Lodge and King Solomon's Lodge on the 17th of June last in celebrating the Centennial of the erection of the monument to Gen. Joseph Warren on Bunker Hill. His Address upon that occasion commemorated the name of Warren and added lustre to his own name.

I deemed it proper to express to the bereaved family the fraternal sympathy of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, which I did in the following letter:

MASONIC TEMPLE, BOSTON, March 6, 1896.
MRS. ISABEL NESMITH GREENHALGE:

DEAR MADAM: In behalf of the Fraternity of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I desire to express our profound sorrow at the sudden decease of your husband, our beloved Brother, His Excellency the Governor of Massachusetts, Hon. Frederic T. Greenhalge.

We recognized him not alone as a statesman, with broad, patriotic views, as a Congressman alert and faithful, as a Governor wise, prudent and courageous, as a friend true, genial and helpful, but as a Brother actuated by the holy principles of our Order. He illustrated them in both his public and private life.

Accept the expression of our sincere sympathy for you and yours in this great sorrow. We deeply and most affectionately sympathize with you in your bereavement, and assure you that He who looks with infinite compassion upon the afflicted in the hour of their desolation will fold the arms of His love and protection around all those who put their trust in Him.

With profound respect and sympathy, I remain,
Yours respectfully,
EDWIN B. HOLMES,
Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts.

The following reply was received from the private secretary of the late Governor:

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, BOSTON, March 11, 1896.
DEAR SIR:

Mrs. Greenhalge, owing to the large number of messages received, has requested me to acknowledge and thank your organization for the sincere expressions of sympathy forwarded to her at Lowell. It was certainly very comforting to her in her affliction to know that there existed so deep a feeling of regard among the people for her honored husband.

Very truly yours,
H. A. THOMAS.

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GREENLEAF, GARDNER 1789-1864

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXIII, No. 6, April 1864, Page 186:

We regret to be called upon to record in our pages the death of this venerable and beloved Brother. He died at his residence in Blossom Street, in this city, on the 24th ult., aged 75 years.

As the deceased was one of our most aged, so, through a long and busy life, he was one of our most faithful and active Brethren. Tho older members of the Institution, in this city, will remember with gratitude, his liberality and valuable personal services during the whole of that most trying period known as the anti-masonic excitement. Masonry, then, had no truer friend. He was, at that time, a member of the Boston Encampment, but subsequently withdrew and was one of the founders of the De Molay Encampment, of which Body he remained a member until bis death. He was also a member of St. Andrew's R. A. Chapter, of the Boston Council of R. and S. Masters, and of Columbian Lodge. He was a practical Mason by trade, and stood at the head of bis profession as a reliable and skillful mechanic. He was one of the contractors for the building of the old Masonic Temple, and was afterwards elected by the Grand Lodge one of its Trustees, which place he held until the sale of the premises.

His funeral took place on Saturday, the 26th, and was attended by a large concourse of friends. He was buried at Mt. Auburn.

GREENLEAF, SIMON 1783-1853

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From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XIII, No. 1, November 1853, p. 28:

Professor Greenleaf.

Since issuing our last number we have the sorrowful duty to record the death of our distinguished Brother, Simon Greenleaf. He died suddenly—supposed to be of the heart-complaint—at his residence in Cambridge, on the night of the 6th of October last.

Simon Greenleaf was born in 1783, at Newburyport—studied law with Judge Whitman, late Chief Justice of the S. J. Court of Maine—commenced practice at Standish, in the County of Cumberland in 1806—and in 1818 removed to Portland, where his integrity and abilities soon commanded a large business. When the Supreme Court of tnat State was first organized after the separation from Massachusetts in 1820, he was appointed Reporter, and held the office until 1832. Nine elaborate volumes of Reports, enriched with the learned and valuable opinions of the late eminent Chief Justice Mellen, evince the industry, fidelity and felici¬ tous manner in which he performed the duties of that responsible office. Few if any Reports of this country have been more judiciously conducted, and are of more judicial authority among the profession.

In 1834, Mr. Greenleaf was chosen Professor of Law in Harvard University, and at the death of the lamented Judge Story in 1846, was promoted to the chair of the Dane Professorship, and held that office until 1846, when he resigned it from ill health. He was honored with the degree of A. M., from Bowdoin College in 1817 and in 1845, with L. LD. of Harvard University—Degrees in this instance conferred on real merit, and not by the solicitation of friends on ignorance and imbecility.

Mr. Greenleaf as a lawyer was faithful, upright and eloquent;—as a professor of law, learned, concise and very happy in his winning and congenial way and manner of imparting instruction;—as a counsellor, safe and sound in his advice and opinions,—in conversation, rich in matter and fluent,—in his style concise and clear, and so particular and neat in his chirograpby, that he would not pardon himself an uncrossed t or an undotted i;—and in his walk and deportment of life, a man of dignity, friendliness, and unassuming manner, with all the softness of the Old School, and none of the noise and bustle of the New one.

Mr. Greenleaf was an Episcopalian, and wrote a valuable work in 1846, "An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists." He also wrote a Treatise on Evidence in three volumes, and published several standard works on Law, with useful notes and comments of his own.

Want of space limits our notice of this excellent man. His early life in the profession was clouded with trials, difficulties and embarrassments, from which he emerged with honor. For a long period he was a member of our Fraternity, and soon after the separation was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine. He wrote an Essay on Masonry, entitled "A Brief Inquiry into the Origin and Principles of Freemasonry." Through his numerous avocations for several years past prevented his meeting with the Brethren, yet he was always a firm friend and faithful adherent to the tenets of the Order, as will appear by his recent letter on page 8 of this number.

In a word, the community has lost a worthy and excellent member, and our Society a distinguished Brother; and though time had touched his locks with his iron hand, yet his unclouded and vigorous mind promised many more years of usefulness, when he was called from us, we trust, to a loftier sphere on high.

An eloquent eulogium on his character was pronounced by the learned Prof. Theophilus Parsons, at Dr. Newall's Church, in Cambridge, on the 20th of October.

Multis ille bonis flebilis occidit.
(Many good men wept at his death.)

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GREENWOOD, JONATHAN 1801-1885

From Proceedings, Page 1885-122:

R.W. JONATHAN GREENWOOD was born in the town of Framingham, June 18, 1801, and passed his entire life upon the homestead of his father. Upon attaining his majority, in 1822, he was initiated in Middlesex Lodge, of Framingham, and continued through his entire Masonic life, of sixty-two years, a true and devoted Mason. Like others of the Craft, he was faithful to his Brethren and Lodge, in defending Middlesex Lodge and protecting its Charter during the anti-Masonic excitement. Associated with him in this noble work were other Brethren, among whom was Rev. Charles Train, the father of R.W. Charles R. Train, a minister of the Baptist Church, and a Past Master of the Lodge, who would neither renounce his religion nor his Masonry. For six years the Lodge held its meetings in secret places known only to Masons; at one time in an attic and by the light of a single candle.

Bro. Greenwood was elected Worshipful Master in 1840, and held the office for three years. He was also a member of Concord R.A. Chapter, Worcester County Commander, and Boston Consistory. He was District Deputy Grand Master from 1842 to 1856 inclusive, and was a signer of the Declaration of the Freemasons in 1831. He died January 12, 1885.

GREER, ROBERT 1806-1873

  • MM in Scotland before 1850
  • Member 1850, Columbian

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXXII, No. 3, March 1873, Page 95:

We were pained to hear of the departure of our estimable friend and brother, Dr. Robert Greer, aged 67 years, late city physician at Rainsford Island. Our brother received his Masonic degrees in Scotland, and since 1860 has been an active and beloved member of Columbian Lodge in Boston. It is a happiness to know that in his last moments, far from his native land, he was surrounded by kind and sympathizing friends and brothers, to whom he had endeared himself by his mild and manly virtues, and that in the home of the family of the Superintendent, grateful to him for his professional skill and care, he received every comfort which his sufferings required. He was borne to his last resting-place at Mt. Hope, by loving friends and brothers. And thus has passed away a most exemplary Christian gentleman, and a faithful and beloved brother.

"He has passed from the clasp of mourning friends,

To the arms of the loved and lost.

And those smiling faces will greet him there

Which on earth he had valued most."

C.

GRIFFIN, GEORGE L. 1839-1914

From New England Craftsman, Vol. X, No. 2, November 1914, Page 67:

George L. Griffin, one of the leading Masons of Maiden, Mass., and founder of George L. Griffin & Son, hatters and furriers of Boston, died Sunday, October 11.

Mr. Griffin was born in Bangor, Me., Jan. 9, !839. He spent his early years in that city, coming to Boston forty years ago and establishing himself in the business which he conducted up to the time of his death.

He was one of the prominent Masons in Massachusetts, being a member of the Mt. Vernon Lodge, the Royal Arch Chapter of Tabernacle, Melrose Council, Beauseant Commandery, Aleppo Temple of the Shrine and the Past Commanders' Association of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

A son, Ralph Mason Griffin, who was associated with his father in his business; a daughter, Alice E. Griffin, and a sister and two brothers, Mary G. Merrill and Charles and Fred Griffin of Bangor, survive him.

GROVER, EMORY 1842-1920

From Proceedings, Page 1920-84:

R. W. EMORY GROVER, of Needham, was born in Newton, Mass., November 22, 1842, and. died in Dedham March 5, 1920. When young he removed with his parents to Lawrence, where he attended the public schools and, with the class of 1861, completed. his studies at Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. He then began the study of law, which was temporarily suspended in September, 1862, when he entered service in the War of the Rebellion. After his discharge he completed his iaw studies, was admitted to the Suffolk Bar, and began practicing his profession. In 1868, Governor Bullock appointed Brother Grover a trial justice for the County of Norfolk and in 1898 he became trial justice of the Court of Northern Norfolk. He held this position until his decease. He continued in the practice of law fifty-five years. Affable, just, and generous, he honored his distinguished co-laborers on the bench. He was not less a helpful friend to the unfortunates brought before him.

Brother Grover received the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry in Dalhousie Lodge, Newton, in 1870, and January 9, 1875, he dimitted therefrom and became a charter member and first Master of Norfolk Lodge, Needham. He served as Master three years, 1874, 1875, and 1876, and was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-first Masonic District in 1889, 1890, and 1891. Notwithstanding his application to his chosen profession, in all these years, from 1870 to 1920, he has been a loyal worker in the interests of Freemasonry. His estimate of the value of the principles upon which our Institution is established urged him to his best endeavor for its support.

GUILD, CURTIS, JR. 1860-1915

  • MM 1899, Columbian
  • Governor of Massachusetts, 1906-1909

From New England Craftsman, Vol. X, No. 7, April 1915, Page 232:

Seldom has the death of any man of public position caused a more wide spread or a more profound sorrow than that of Curtis Guild which occurred Tuesday, April 6th, at his late home in Boston. He was a man of the people and loved by all. His name was always identified with every movement for the public good. He sought the welfare of the unfortunate children of poverty; he as earnestly strove for the rights of the prosperous. He had a warm heart, a great intellect and was a most industrious worker,— indeed, it may be his life was shortened by his zeal in laboring for the multitude of interests that claimed his attention. We shall not attempt to relate the history of his life and work. The papers of the country have proclaimed his fame and all unite in testimony of praise. He was a Boston boy, born February 2, 1860, son of Curtis Guild, the founder and publisher of the Commercial Bulletin. He was educated at Chauncy Hall School, which was a long time the most famous boys' school in Boston. He entered Harvard College with the class of 1881, and graduated with honors.

After graduation, he made a tour of Europe. On his return home he entered the service of the Commercial Bulletin in an humble position. He went from one position to another and when his father died came into possession of the paper.

He took an interest in politics at an early period in his life and honors followed rapidly. He was made chairman of the Republican State convention in 1895, and the following year was chosen delegate-at-large from Massachusetts at the Republican National convention. He was one of the vice presidents of the convention.

Without referring to the stages of his political progress we may say in 1905, 1906 and 1907 he was Governor. He proved to be one of the most popular Governors the Bay State ever had. His genial manner made him friends in a11 ranks, and his ability was unquestioned.

In 1910 he was sent to Mexico as a special ambassador, and he did good work there.

In July, 1911, he was sent to Russia as ambassador. Pie made a host of frien 3 abroad and was decorated with the order of the Grand Cordon, order of St. Alexander Nevski, by Russia, and a Gnu I Officer of the Crown of Italy by King Humbert.

He returned home in 1913 and devoted his time to the Commercial Bulletin, and his articles on various questions, particularly the railroad situation in New England, have been read with great interest.

Curtis Guild was a good Freemason. His father's influence may have his mind in the direction of Freemasonry, but whether it was that or because he saw in the social and charitable feature of the Order the forces that create helpful lives and good citizens and was thus directed to the door of Freemasonry, we cannot say. He was made a Mason in Columbian Lodge. He was a member of St. Andrew's R. A. Chapter, Boston Council, Boston Commandery K. T , and of the bodies of Scottish Rite Masonry that met in Boston. He was an honorary thirty-third degree Mason. He gave as much time to Freemasonry as his many other duties would permit and at the last meeting of his Chapter, previous to his death, was present and made an address. It is hard to become reconciled to the loss of a man with his large capacity, his great heart, and power for usefulness in the world. We must say that it is right even though we cannot understand the reason.

GUILD, WILLIAM HENRY 1829-1908

From New England Craftsman, Vol. III, No. 11, August 1908, Page 399:

Brother William H. Guild 33rd died at Sharon, Massachusetts June 13. Brother Guild was burn in Boston Feb. 12, 1829. He was initiated in Hiram Lodge, Arlington, May 3, 1860, made a Royal Arch Mason in 1866 and was Knighted in Boston Commandery Nov. 1. 1870. He was deeply interested in the Scottish Rite and was an officer in Mount Olivet Chapter Rose Croix for many years.


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