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HADCOCK, CHARLES E. 1852-1913

From New England Craftsman, Vol. VIII, No. 11, August 1913, Page 374:

Brother Charles E. Hadcock, one of the best known Masons of Cambridge, Mass., died June 20. He was Past High Priest of Cambridge Royal Arch Chapter, past Commander of Cambridge Commandery, K. T., and at the time of his death deputy master of Cambridge Council R. and S. M. He was loved and respected by a large circle of friends.

HALE, ARTEMAS 1783-1882

From Proceedings, Page 1883-222:

I deem it proper also to make allusion to the death of another venerable Mason, the oldest Past Master, as also one of the oldest Past District Deputy Grand Masters, in Massachusetts. I refer to our late Wor. Brother, Artemas Hale, of Bridgewater, who was elected Wor. Master of Fellowship Lodge, of Bridgewater, Dec. 7, 1818, and whose appointment as Southeast District Deputy Grand Master dates back to 1832,— the year the present Grand Master was born. He was made a Mason in 1812, seventy years ago, and showed an unfaltering attachment to the Institution during those times when an open profession of the Masonic faith exposed men to suspicion and obloquy.

He had strong claims upon our respect and gratitude, for he was one of the signers of the noble declaration of 1831, and to the latest period of his life manifested a deep interest in all that concerned the welfare of Masonry. It had been his intention to be present at our Quarterly Communication in June last, and due preparations had been made for his comfortable conveyance here, and for a suitable reception; but a sudden decline in the condition of his health detained him at home, and we were deprived of the pleasure of welcoming the honored veteran in this Hall. The final summons soon came, and he died on the third of August last, at the age of ninety-eight years and nine months. Thus another precious link is broken between the Masonry of the past and the present.

As, one by one, these patriarchal figures are lost to our view, we recall, with emotion the memory of that steadfast loyalty which maintained the existence of our Institution through a long period of injustice and persecution. May the touching story of their faith and devotion live forever on the brightest pages of our annals!

HALL, GEORGE R. 1865-1939

From Proceedings, Page 1939-376:

Right Worshipful Brother Hall was born in Washington, D.C., August 5, 1865, and died in Marlborough, November 26, 1939.

His active life was spent as a plumbing contractor, which business he followed in Marlborough for nearly fifty years. He took his degrees in United Brethren Lodge in 1885 and was its Master in 1895, 1895, and 1897. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-First Masonic District, later renumbered Twenty-fourth, in 1910 and 1911 by appointment of Most Worshipful Dana J. Flanders. He was awarded the Distinguished Service medal in 1938.

Active in the collateral bodies, he was a Past Grand High Priest of Houghton Royal Arch Chapter and Past Commander of Trinity Commandery. He passes rich in years and honors, leaving many to mourn his loss.

HALL, ROBERT BERNARD 1812-1868

  • MM 1828, WM 1853, 1854, 1863, Plymouth

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From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXVII, No. 7, May 1868, Page 217:

DEATH OF ILL. BRO. HON. R. B. HALL, 33°.

The announcement of the death of this distinguished and excellent brother will be received with deep sorrow by those of our brethren to whom he was personally known, and with sincere regret by all who knew his generous nature, his personal accomplishments, and his strong Masonic attachments. He died of apoplexy at his residence in Plymouth, Mass., on the morning of the 15th April, aged fifty-six years and a few months. He had for some time past enjoyed his usual health – which, however, had not for several years been very rugged - and was, on the evening preceding his death, returning from a short walk, when, near his own door, he was seen by his lady to falter in his steps; she sprang immediately to his assistance, but not being strong enough to sustain him, he fell to the ground, and literally died in her arms. The soul did not indeed leave the body until about ten o'clock the next morning, but he neither spoke, nor recognized any member of his family after his fall. He was buried from his private residence on Saturday, the 18th, with Masonic ceremonies, under the direction of Old Colony Lodge, of which he was a member and Past Master. The impressive and beautiful service of the Episcopal Church was performed, beginning at the house, by his warm personal friend and Masonic brother, the Rev. Thomas R. Lambert, D.D., of St. John's Church, Charlestown; at the conclusion of which, at the grave, the Masonic funeral service was read by the W. Master of the Lodge, the symbolical sprig deposited, the grand honors given, and "the mourners went about the streets."

The whole ceremonies were admirably conducted. The procession was a large one, and was escorted from the residence of the deceased to the grave by the Old Colony Encampment of Knights Templars, of Abington, under the command of Sir Knight S. B. Thaxter, accompanied by the very excellent brass band of that place. The deceased was a member of this fine body of Knights, and always manifested a deep interest in its prosperity. Their presence on the occasion, in so full numbers, was a compliment due to the remains of their deceased companion, and was worthy of them. Several of the neighboring Lodges were represented, as were the Grand Lodge of the State and the Supreme Council 33° for the Northern Jurisdiction, of which latter the departed was an esteemed member. R.W. Brothers Lewis, P.G.M., Moore, D.G.M., and Gould, of R.I. - all members of the Supreme Council - were among the pall-bearers. The occasion was one in which the whole town seemed to feel and manifest a solemn interest. The route of the procession was lined with spectators, and the people were assembled in large numbers at the grave, on the arrival of the body there.

We are not acquainted with the early history of the deceased, further than that he was born in Boston and received the rudiments of his education at the public schools of his native city. We believe he afterwards entered Dartmouth College, and was ordained as an Episcopal clergyman by the late Rev. Bishop Griswold. He, however, soon after went to Europe, where he preached occasionally, and was finally elected to represent his district in Congress. At the expiration of his term he retired to the enjoyments of private life, which he was so capable of appreciating and so well fitted to adorn. He was a fine belles-lettres scholar, and as a conversationist he had but few equals. He was also a ready and fluent speaker, and fine writer. His address at the laying of the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple in this city fully attests his high literary attainments and power.

Our brother leaves a wife and one daughter to mourn his loss, and by whom he was dearly beloved. To them we tender our warmest sympathies, and commend them to the consolations of a well-grounded assurance that their present loss is his eternal gain.

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXVII, No. 8, June 1868, Page 245:

THE LATE BR. HON. R. B. HALL.

We find the following sketch of our late brother, Robert B. Hall, in the Plymouth Memorial of April 24th. Had it come to hand sooner, we should have avoided two or three errors in his personal history into which we fell in our notice of his decease last month.

Mr. Hall was born in Boston, Jan. 12, 1812; graduated at Dartmouth College, and studied for the ministry in the Yale Divinity School. On leaving the divinity school, he visited Europe, where he remained two year, during a part of which time he acted as the agent of the American Anti-Slavery Society. While in England, he attracted attention as an eloquent speaker, preached to large audiences in London, and made the acquaintance of many distinguished scholars and statesmen, with some of whom he continued a pleasant intimacy and correspondence through life.

He first made his acquaintance with Plymouth and its people thirty years since, at the age of twenty-six, as the pastor of Pilgrimage Church (Orthodox). He was immediately recognized as a preacher of unusual talent, and took rank as one of the leading clergymen of his denomination; but his views led him early into the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the ministry of which he labored for several years with marked distinction. In 1855, he was a member of the State Senate, and soon after was elected to Congress from the First District. He served in Congress four years, and although a part of the time in poor health, he took rank as a prominent and able debater. His speech upon the Brooks assault upon Sumner was an able and scathing rebuke of the assault, but was criticised by Mr. Sumner's friends, in that it, unlike any other made in that famous series, omitted to praise the speech of Mr. Sumner which provoked the assault. He regarded that speech of Mr. Sumner as transcending the bounds of propriety, and that while it could not justify the assault, it could not in itself be defended.

After his retirement from Congress, he was prevented from taking up any active line of work by poor health, but continued to use his pen with vigor and industry so long as able to do so. He was originally a Whig in politics, and his pen contributed largely to the solid work of a party that dealt with solid questions. The files of the Old Colony Memorial bear witness to his industry and signal ability as a writer. His interest in the American movement first brought him into official life, and at the formation of the Republican party he became an influential member of that organization. The conservatism that he had inherited from the Whig party rendered him unable to follow the leaders of the new part in all things, and questioned some of the assumptions under the "war power", and in the division at the end of the war upon the questions of reconstruction he adhered to the Executive plan, and was one of the representatives of Massachusetts to the Philadelphia Convention of 1866.

Though his speeches in the discharge of official duties demonstrated his remarkable abilities, it was perhaps in occasional addresses and orations, of which he delivered a great number, that some of his finest efforts were made. Many of these attracted special attention at the time of their delivery. As the slowly winding procession bore his body to its rest in the beautiful shades of Oak Grove Cemetery, many were reminded of his address at its dedication. The exquisite appropriateness and beauty of his language on that occasion were but the characteristics of all his public orations. He had a most happy felicity of striking the exact key of the occasion, and no word or sentence escaped him that could jar upon the finest sense of fitness. His last public oration was made in Boston at the laying of the corner-stone of the Masonic Temple, and was a finished production, which elicited the admiration and enthusiastic praise of a most exacting and critical audience. His style was fluent, graceful, and often effectively eloquent. The well-formed sentences seemed to flow as rapidly and naturally in his extemporary efforts as in the finished oration, always surprising and delighting his hearers with both the brilliancy of his thoughts and the beauty of his language.

His conversational powers were no less remarkable. Of a highly cultivated taste, and his mind richly stored with a great variety of information, from which he drew at will, he was most delightful as a companion. With ready sympathy for the humblest, his genial words and manner will be long remembered by many whom they have encouraged in the struggle of life.

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXVII, No. 11, July 1868, Page 327:

The following Eulogy on the life and diameter of our late distinguished brother, Hon. Robert B. Hall, of Massachusetts, was delivered by appointment before the Supreme Council, 33°, at its late session in the city of New York, June 25th, by R.W. Br. Winslow Lewis, of this city. It is a just and beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased.

There is nothing more trite than the saying, and nothing more solemn than the conviction, that death comes unavoidably to every one. It is the impress forced on all, that the loving ligatures which bind us together, whether by consanguinity, or friendly relations, or associated connection, must be severed, and thus —

"By sudden death, or slow decay,
Our social comforts drop away."

Still, it is the fond hope of every one to leave his memory to be treasured by some, when he has passed away, and to breathe that last aspiration, Non omnis moriar. All cling to the heart's affections, even when that heart is to be soon still forever. It is the ultimum moriens.

"On some fond breast, the parting soul relies,
Some pious drops the closing eye requires;
E'en from the tomb, the voice of nature cries,
E'en in our ashes, live their wonted fires."

Under the sobered realities which have pressed on our fraternal hearts, by bereavements which have deeply touched our affectionate remembrances, we have congregated as a "Lodge of Sorrow." Amid the cares and activities of the outer world, we have set apart and dedicated ourselves in our sacred retreat, to pay our tribute to the memories of those who are no longer with us in the body, but spiritually, we fondly trust, dwellers in the happy lands, still hovering over us.

To me has been assigned the preparing of a memorial of our late Ill. Br., the Hon. Robert Bernard Hall. If my brain could correspond, in its efficiency, with the dictates of my heart, there would be no want of language to portray the brilliant characteristics which distinguished our departed associate ; but mental infirmities, and the physical influences of age, have precluded the power of rendering that homage to a memory so dear to each of us; and, therefore, all that I can offer is a transcript from the records of the press, the private communications of the family, and from the personal fond recollections which cluster around my heart.

We surely, as brothers, "have no heart to search the brilliant record just closed, to find that from which we might differ, or draw any frailty from its dread abode."

Ill. Br. Robert B. Hall was born in Boston, Jan. 12, 1812, graduated at Dartmouth College, and studied for the ministry at the Yale Divinity School lie soon visited Europe, where he remained two years, and made the acquaintance of many of the notables of England, among whom particularly was the late Richard Cobden, who was his warm personal friend, and with whom he resided as a welcome guest. While in England, he attracted attention as an eloquent speaker, and preached to numerous audiences in London. The circle of his friends was large, embracing distinguished scholars and statesmen with some of whom he continued a pleasant intimacy and correspondence through life. In Europe, he cultivated and enlarged his taste for architecture, particularly the ecclesiastic, and his knowledge of the mediaeval period was rich and deep; -h is esthetic fancy and power was evinced in his brilliant descriptions of what he saw and deeply appreciated. All the domain of high art, the rich legacies of classic ages, the great productions of more modern days, all were garnered in his artistic treasury, and described with great force and excellence. On his return, he was settled at Plymouth, Mass., in the twenty-sixth year of his age, as pastor of the Pilgrimage Church (Orthodox), lie was immediately recognized as a preacher of unusual talent, and at once took rank as one of the leading clergymen of his denomination; but his views led him early to the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the ministry of which he. labored for several years with marked distinction.

In 1855, he was a member of the State Senate, and soon after (almost immediately) was elected to Congress from the First District. He served as representative four years, and, although part of the time in poor health, he took a high position as a prominent and able debater. Though his speeches, made in the discharge of official duties, demonstrated his remarkable abilities, it was, perhaps, in occasional addresses and orations, that some of his finest efforts were made. As the slow-winding procession bore his body to its rest in the beautiful shades of Oak Grove Cemetery, in Plymouth, many were reminded of his address at its dedication. The exquisite appropriateness and beauty of his language, on that occasion, were but the characteristics of all his public orations. He had a most happy quality of striking the exact key of the occasion, and no word or sentiment escaped him that could jar upon the finest sense of fitness. His last public oration was made in Boston, at the laying of the corner-stone of the Masonic Temple, and was a finished production which elicited the admiration and enthusiastic praise of a most exacting and critical audience. His style was fluent, graceful, and often effectively eloquent. The well-formed sentences seemed to flow as rapidly and naturally in his extemporary efforts as in the finished orations, always surprising and delighting his hearers with both the brilliancy of his thoughts and the beauty of his language.

His conversational powers were no less remarkable. Of a highly cultivated taste, and his mind richly stored with a great variety of information, from which he drew at will, he was a most delightful companion. With ready sympathy for the humblest, his genial words and manner will be long remembered by many whom they have encouraged in the struggle of life, for he was a man of most noble and generous impulses, and a heart ready to benefit others, both by word and deed. He was a representative of the graces and courtesies which constitute the "true gentleman." All are not men who wear the human form, and of these forms the epithet of a "true gentleman" is to be applied justly to a few. To constitute this high characteristic is not essential to have the fine physical contour, the physical graces; but the greater possession, the internal excellencies, the mens divinior, the polished soul, the compassionate heart, devoid of all selfishness; that enlarged charity which "thinketh no evil, but rejoiceth in doing good to all"; that glorious emanation, well expressed in the epithet, "a good soul"; the one earnestly and keenly alive to all the cheerful, pleasant amenities and humanities of the world. Such qualities constitute the true man, the true gentleman. Of these high qualities, he had both the physical and intellectual.

Such a one was our buried friend and brother. This tribute to him is justly due to his memory, for I would not enforce the perfections of any one at the expense of verity and consistency.

With such an organization, it would be superfluous to add that his home was the abode of domestic affection and bliss, of all the elegant and refined excellencies which a cultivated taste and mind would seek to acquire. Among his friends and neighbors he was ever welcomed, respected, and loved. His departure was sudden. He died of apoplexy on the 15th of April, but the premonitions had been evident and experienced for several months. The funeral cortege was large and imposing, and every brother felt that on dropping the acacia on his grave, it fell on a spot where a true Mason rested. They could not but indulge the aspiration and certainty that brotherly affection ends not here, but that kindred spirits must meet again, for —

"Is it not sweet to think, hereafter,
When the spirit leaves this sphere,
Love, with deathless wings, shall waft her
To those she long hath mourned for here,
Hearts, from which 'twas death to sever,
Eyes, this world can ne'er restore,
There, as warm, as bright as ever,
Shall meet us, and be lost no more."

We are here to commemorate our late III. Brothers as Masons, as particularly distinguished in their relation to a Rite which is pre-eminently dear to us, and which is commended to our sensibilities as embracing all that is sublime, impressive, and effective in its teachings and observances.

Our Ill. Br. Hall possessed all the high qualities which are necessary for the due appreciation of these degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Kite. Their history and connection, their ritualistic formalities, their imposing, solemn, and impressive ceremonies, their teachings to the heart and soul, all were deeply engraven on his mind. He was truly "the bright Mason," par excellence; not in that common sense applied to him who has the verbiage merely of the Order, one who can repeat the words only, without feeling or impress, but in that exalted sense where brightness is accompanied by mental brilliancy, where the refined taste and intellect lend their influence to enhance the value of language, and tend to engrave on the heart and the conduct of the recipient what is meant by Freemasonry.

But the end has come to these and all those! high qualities which distinguished him here. Let us all, then, endeavor to nlot well our parts here, to do all that our sacred relations teach. Remember the bond of our connection and its duties, that we belong to and are bound fn the strong ligature of a sweet brotherhood of no ordinary tie.

"Oh ! my mortal friends and brothers,
We are each and all another's,
And the soul that gives most freely from its treasure hath the more!
Would you lose your life? you find it;
And, in giving love, you bind it,
An amulet of safety to your heart for evermore,"

Like,
Requiescat in pace.

LINKS

HALL, WALTER LANGDON 1846-1906

From New England Craftsman, Vol. II, No. 2, November 1906, Page 76:’’

Brother Walter L. Hall of Medford, Mass., for years one of her best-known physicians, died October 25, aged 60 years. He stood very high in surgical circles and was a prominent Mason. He leaves two children.

HALL, WILLARD M. 1830-1864

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXIII, No. 7, May 1864, Page 223:

Springfield, Mass., April 4, 1864.

At the regular assembly of the Springfield Encampment, held at their Asylum, April 4, 1864, A. O. 746, the following Preamble and Resolutions were presented and unanimously adopted :—

  • Whereas, it has pleased God in his mysterious providence to remove by sudden death our esteemed friend and Brother, Willard M. Hall, and as it is fitting upon such occasions to give expression to our feelings of sorrow and grief, it is therefore
  • Resolved, That while we bow with submission to the decree of an All-Wise Providence which called him hence, and sincerely and deeply deplore his loss as that of a warm-hearted friend — a true and faithful Brother — we have the consolation that the lots to us it gain to him, and that he has gone before us to the higher degrees of human perfection, in which we shall ere long join him in the Celestial Asylum above.
  • Resolved, That we tender to the widow and relatives of our deceased Brother our warmest sympathy, and every service that may tend to alleviate their sorrow, or comfort them in their affliction.
  • Resolved, That the Recorder enter these Resolutions upon the records of the Encampment, and a copy be furnished to the widow and friends of the deceased, with the assurance that we most sincerely sympathize and condole with them in their sad bereavement.

Joseph M. Hall,
Daniel Reynolds,
Wm. T. Ingraham,
Committee.

Moved by Sir Knight John A. Gamber, and seconded, and unanimously adopted, that a copy of the above Resolutions be tent to Brother Charles W. Moore for publication in his Magazine.

Wm. T. Ingraham, Recorder.

Private, Company F, 9th Maine Infantry, GAR
POW 5/20/1864 Bermuda Hundred, VA
Died of disease as POW at Salisbury, NC

HAM, GUY ANDREWS 1878-1926

From Proceedings, Page 1926-235:

The death of Wor. Bro. Ham, which occurred on May 23, 1926, removes one of the most conspicuous members of the Masonic Fraternity in this jurisdiction. Bro. Ham was born in Boston, JuIy 8, 1878. He became a member of Gate of the Temple Lodge June 22, 1902, and served as its Worshipful Master in 1918. Since that time he continuously held the commission of proxy for the Gate of the Temple Lodge in Grand Lodge, and at its Communications he was a regular attendant. While Wor. Bro. Ham held no other office in this Grand Lodge, he was deeply interested in Masonry and devoted a great deal of time to it. He was an orator of marked and unusual ability, and was in very great demand as a speaker on Masonic occasions throughout this jurisdiction and elsewhere. His services were freely at the command of the Craft and were greatly valued by the Brethren.

Outside Masonry, Wor. Bro. Ham was a conspicuous figure in the business and political life of the Commonwealth. By profession a lawyer, he had devoted the latter part of his life to banking, in which he was widely known and successful. He has served in the State Legislature and on the Governor's Council, and was twice a candidate for nomination for the Lieutenant Governorship.

Bro. Ham was a man who made multitudes of warm and devoted friends both in and out of the Masonic Fraternity. The extent of the esteem in which he was held was evidenced by the remarkable gathering which attended his funeral service in the Stoughton Street Church in Dorchester. The church was completely filled and great numbers were unable to obtain admission. His Excellency, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, His Honor the Mayor of Boston, and a large number of men distinguished in the political and business life of the state were present. The Masonic Fraternity was represented by the Grand Master and many of the most distinguished Masons in the Commonwealth. The flora1 tributes were most unusual in their beauty and their profusion.

Wor. Bro. Ham's early and lamented death is a great loss to the Commonwealth and to the Masonic Fraternity.

HANCOCK, JOHN 1737-1793

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From Liberal Freemason, Vol. X, No. 3, June 1886, Page 92:

Within a comparatively short time we have been asked whether John Hancock, of the "Declaration of Independence" fame, was a Mason. He was once present at a dinner in Charleston, S. C, when a toast was proposed to Brothers Hancock and Adams, and this was thought to be the principal proof in the affirmative. As a matter of fact, John Hancock was made a Mason in Merchants Lodge, No. 277 in Québec prior to February, 1762, for in this latter month he was proposed, to be a member in a lodge then and now in Boston, Mass., was admitted, and afterward proposed Thomas Paine to be made a Mason. It is also a matter of record that he was a frequent attendant at the meetings of this lodge. Why he came to be in Quebec is an incidental matter. Merchants Lodge was No. 220 in 1770, but its subsequent history is obscured. It is quite likely the records referred to will be made more familiar to the Masonic world within a reasonable time. At present we speak only of the main fact.

HANDY, HARRIE D. 1869-1932

From Proceedings, Page 1932-112:

Brother Handy was born in Pocasset, February 23, 1869, and died at the Massachusetts Memorial Hospital, in Boston, May 16, 1932, following an emergency surgical operation.

Brother Handy studied medicine in the Hahnemann Homeopathic College at Philadelphia and took up the practice of medicine in Brockton. He moved thence to Durango, Colorado, but came back to Massachusetts and settled at Harwich about 1900, where he remained for the rest of his life. He was a State Medical Examiner and a leading physician in his locality. He was greatly interested and very active in hospital work.

On his return from the West, Dr. Handy joined Pilgrim Lodge, being initiated December 5, 1901, passed January 2, 1902, and raised February 6, 1902. His advancement was rapid, and he was Master in 1904, 1905, and 1906. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-eighth Masonic District in 1908 and 1909, by appointment of Most Worshipful J. Albert Blake and Most Worshipful Dana J. Flanders.

Brother Handy's death removes a prominent figure from the professional life of his part of the state and takes from our Fraternity a Brother who will long be missed.

HANDY, RALPH ELLIS 1893-1947

From Proceedings, Page 1947-190:

Brother Handy was born in Cataumet, Massachusetts, on February 18, 1893, and died at the Salem Hospital, Salem, Massachusetts, on May 23, 1947.

After graduation at the Bourne High School, he attended the Massachusetts Agricultural College, from which he graduated in 1914. Following a few years as a superintendeni with the A. C. Lawrence Leather Company of Peabody, he became associated with the State Mutual Assurance Company of Worcester, which connection he maintained until his death.

Brother Handy was raised in Amity Lodge of Danvers on November 10, 1922, and served as Master in 1936 and 1937. At the time of his death, he was Disrrict Deputy Grand Master for the (Lynn) 8th Masonic District, by appointment of Most Worshipful Samuel H. Wragg, Grand Master. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Salem, Massachusetts, and of Massachusetts Consistory.

He took an active interest in local civic matters, serving as Auditor of the Town of Danvers. He was also active in the Maple Street Congregational Church of Danvers. He was a Veteran of World War I.

An earnest and faithful worker in Freemasonry, ever helpful to his Brethren and wise in counsel, he will be greatly missed by his many friends and co-workers.

Funeral services were held at the Crosby Funeral Home in Danvers on May 27, l947. The very large attendance of Brethren and friends gave evidence of the high esteem in which he was held.

HANNUM, LEANDER MOODY 1837-1909

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Brother Leander Moody Hannum was born in Northampton Massachusetts on Dec. 22, 1837. At the time of his death he is listed as living at 333 Harvard Street, which the house was razed in 1921. He married Annie H Demain on Dec. 15, 1869 and had two children, both died in infancy.

He came to Cambridge and opened a grocery store in 1864 on Main Street in Cambridge and later went into the Real Estate business as a broker and over the years established his own Real Estate Company. He was Republican Chairman for the City Committee, special commissioner of Middlesex County. He was Vice President of the Cambridgeport Savings Bank, member of the Library Hall Association of Cambridge. Auditor and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Cambridge YWCA, member of the Cambridge board of water commissioners. He was a charter member of the Cambridge & Colonial Clubs, member of the Citizens Trade Assoc. and the Boston Yacht Club.

He entered Cambridge politics, when becoming a member of the City Council in 1873. An Alderman in 1874, representative to the General Court in 1876, and State Senate in 1881.

In Freemasonry he became a member of Amicable Lodge in 1862, joined the line and became Master in 1872-1873. He joined Cambridge Royal Arch Chapter was an officer in that line and was Knighted in Boston Commandery #2. He became DDGM of the Charlestown 2nd in 1881. He died on Sept. 17, 1909.

Thanks to Bro. Keith MacKinnon for this biography.

HARKNESS, LORING E. 1891-1941

From Proceedings, Page 1941-166:

Right Worshipful Brother Harkness was born in Keene, New Hampshire, February 11, 1891, and died in Westport, Connecticut, May 23, 1941.

Our Brother was raised in Social Friends Lodge No. 42, Keene, New Hampshire, April 3, 1974, dimitting therefrom January 5, 1920. He affiliated with Aurora Lodge of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 8, 1920, and was elected its Master in 1926. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the (Fitchburg) 13th District in 1927 ind 1928, by appointment of Most Worshipful Frank L. Simpson.

Brother Harkness was a painter and decorator by trade, conducting his business in Fitchburg until his retirement because of ill health five years ago. He is survived by his widow, two sons and a daughter.

Masonic burial services were conducted by Aurora Lodge at Forest Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg, on Sunday, May 25, 1941. A conscientious and willing worker, ever seeking opportunities to be of service, Brother Harkness' passing will be mourned by many.

HARLOW, W. NEWTON 1865-1936

From Proceedings, Page 1936-143:

Brother Harlow was born in Charlestown July 24, 1865, and died in Milton July 2, 1936.

Brother Harlow's family moved to Milton when he was nine years of age. He was educated in the Milton schools and at Burdett Business College.

His active life was spent in the insurance business, in which he won a prominent place. He was a member of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, the Boston Board of Fire Underwriters, the Massachusetts Agents Association, and the Boston Insurance Library Association. He was a trustee of the Dorchester Savings Bank, Treasurer and Director of the Suffolk-Norfolk Realty Corporation, Trustee of the Milton Masonic Building Association, and of the Tuell Alumni Association of Milton.

He was keenly interested in town affairs, being Auditor for five years, three years a member of the warrant committee, and a member of many committees on town business.

Brother Harlow took his Masonic degrees in Macedonian Lodge in 1906 and was its Master in 1917-18. He was Junior Grand Deacon in 1919 and District Deputy Grand Master for the Dorchester Fourth Masonic District in 1929 and 1930, by appointment of Most Worshipful Herbert W. Dean. He gave faithful and very valuable service as Chairman for Zone One in the Department of Education from its inception to the close of 1934, when considerations of health forced his retirement. At the time of his death he was Representative of the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands near this Grand Lodge.

Although of mature years when he became a member of our Fraternity, he gave it devoted service for the rest of his life. He was a friendly man and made friends who loved him for his personality as well as respected him for his useful labors.

HARRINGTON, JONATHAN 1758-1854

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From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XIII, No. 7, May 1854, Page 206; also appears in New England Freemason, Vol. II, No. 4, April 1875, Page 161:

A BROTHER AND A REVOLUTIONARY PATRIOT GONE.

On Thursday, the 30th of March, the remains of the venerable patriot Jonathan Harrington, of Lexington, were consigned to the tomb, with the rites and ceremonies of the Masonic Institution, in the presence of a large and imposing body of Military, and a vast assembly of citizens, convened in the ancient town of Lexington, for the purpose of paying funeral honors to the memory of one whose long life had fully illustrated the obligations and duties of Masonry and good citizenship. The funeral rites were performed by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, assisted by Hiram Lodge of West Cambridge, of which the deceased was a member, and Brethren from many of the Lodges in the vicinity, and from this city. The Masonic procession was quite large, numbering over two hundred Brethren, and made a most solemn and imposing display, on its march from the house of the deceased to the grave. The Most Worshipful Grand Master, Rev. George M. Randall, delivered the funeral address, which was distinguished for its truthful delineation of the character of the departed, and for the touching lessons to the living which the speaker evolved therefrom. For purity of language, elevation of thought, and fervor of expression, this truly beautiful performance equalled the brightest efforts of its gifted author.

The subject of these obsequies was born in the year 1758, and was consequently in his ninetysixth year, at the time of his death. His father had designed him for the medical profession, and at the time of the British attack upon the people of Lexington, on the 19th April, 1775, though pursuing his preparatory studies for that profession, he was yet so thoroughly imbued with the spirit of American liberty that we find him attached to Capt. Parker's company of minute-men, and performing the duty of fifer for that devoted band of patriots. He was at his post on the morning of the momentous 19th of April, and with the shrill notes of his fife rallied the company upon Lexington common, to meet the invading foe. On that day he saw many of his friends and kindred fall around him, and beheld the blood of patriots sink into the ground, literally to rise up in a harvest of armed men. The effect of the subsequent war so impaired the means of the father that the study of the medical profession was abandoned by the son, and he devoted himself to the humble pursuits of agriculture, in which he thrived -and prospered during a long, virtuous, and happy life. He was ever a true patriot, a firm supporter of the laws and Constitution of his country, a good father, husband, and citizen, and as such has left behind him a spotless character, as-the pride of his descendants and for the reverence and emulation of his townsmen. The body was received in due form at the dwelling house of the deceased, by the Masonic Fraternity, and escorted to the Unitarian Meeting House, near the battle field, where the services consisted of prayer by the Rev. Stephen Lovell, Grand Chaplain, the address by Grand Master Randall, selections from scripture, and closing prayer by clergymen of Lexington, and appropriate music by the choir of the church. The procession was then re-formed, and proceeded to the grave yard near the church, where the body was deposited in the family tomb, and the emblematical tribute bestowed thereon by all the Brethren as they passed by.

Besides the Grand Lodge and Masonic Brethren present in the procession, His Excellency the Governor and suite, His Honor the Lieut. Governor and Council, and a very large representation from the Senate and House of Representatives, were present; also the Middlesex Brigade of volunteer militia under command of Gen. Jones, of Lincoln, and a great number of the citizens of the town, and visitors from, other places. As this vast body wound its solemn way to the grave, to the mournful notes of the funeral dirge, as performed by a full band of music, the effect was in the highest degree imposing, and called forth deep sighs from many a manly breast.

Mr. Harrington joined the Masonic Fraternity in the early days of his manhood, and was initiated at King Solomon's Lodge, in Charlestown. Subsequently he was one of the petitioners for the Charter of Hiram Lodge, at Lexington, and was the first Secretary of that Lodge. This office he held for upwards of twenty years, discharging its important duties with faithfulness, and to great acceptance. He continued a firm friend of the Institution throughout the dark days of Masonry, and never faltered in his attachment. About a year ago the venerable patriot sent by a Brother a verbal message of cordial friendship and approbation for Ihe Masonic Brotherhood, to Hiram Lodge, at West Cambridge, and presented his Masonic apron and his autograph for the acceptance of the Lodge. His last testimonial in behalf of the Institution which he ever loved, and the pure precepts of which his life ever exemplified, was to prefer a decided request that at his decease his body might be interred with Masonic ceremonies. When breathing his last, in reply to a kindly inquiry whether he wanted anything, he said, "I want nothing but peace." Let us hope that he has found that peace "which passeth all understanding." So mote it be. .

The following is, substantially, the Address of Br. Randall, who spoke without the aid of notes:— included at the Grand Master Randall page.

Thus were consigned to their final resting place the mortal remains of the last of that little band of patriots who fought the first battle of the Revolution, — a faithful Brother, an exemplary citizen, and an honest man.

HARRIS, THADDEUS WILLIAM 1795-1856

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XV, No. 5, March 1856, Page 159:

We are pained to announce the death of our esteemed Brother Dr. Thaddeus William Harris, the well known librarian of Harvard University. He died at his residence in Cambridge, Jan, 16th, at the age of sixty years. He was son of Rev. Thaddeus Mason Harris, D.D., of Dorchester, and was born in that town on the 12th of November, 1795; graduated at Harvard College in 1805, in the same class with President Sparks, Rev. Dr. Palfrey, Rev. Dr. Francis, and Professor Theophilus Parsons. Alter leaving College, he chose the medical profession, and on completing his studies, established himself as a physician in his native town, where he soon acquired a high reputation in his profession.

In 1813, on the decease of Benjamin Peirce, the Librarian of Harvard College, Dr. Harris was elected as his successor. This office he accepted and held until his decease, discharging its duties with great fidelity and assiduity. Dr. Harris was a man of extensive scientific acquirements, and greatly distinguished himself as a Naturalist. He was pronounced by the learned Professor Agassiz, to be " decidedly the best entomologist in the world, and he contributed largely by various publications to the dissemination of knowledge on the subjects of Natural History. While a resident of Dorchester, he became a member of Union Lodge, and though alter his removal to Cambridge, his business and scientific pursuits prevented his giving the subject of Masonry any close attention, he always evinced a lively interest in the prosperity and welfare of our ancient institution.

HART, ABRAHAM GIFFORD 1831-1907

From New England Craftsman, Vol. III, No. 4, January 1908, Page 151:

Brother Abraham Gifford Hart, a well known and highh respected citizen of Fall River, Mass.. died November 14 in the 77th year of his age. It is said of this brother, "Few men, of whatever station, sought more steadfastly to live a true man's life, or were more generally regarded for their moral worth and social excellence." Brother Hart had served as treasurer of the Union Savings Bank for more than 16 years. He took an active interest in Freemasonry and during a period of 30 years in which he has been treasurer of his lodge he has been absent but live times, He received the degrees in Mount Hope Lodge in 1866, he was master of the lodge in 1871, 1872 and 1873. He was a district deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge in 1876-1878. Brother Hart will be greatly missed by his associates who say of him:

"He was a man who won and kept friends. The sincerity, courage, kindliness and youthfulness of his character appealed widely, and those who trusted him found that their trust was never in vain. He would stand for the right as he saw it but he would not condemn, without reason, any other thinker, and his charity was abundant. He would go farther to show courtesies and reveal possible risks other persons in business relation than many business men will do. He was not of the class of business men who say, 'Let the other fellow do the worrying', when, if there is occasion to worry, justice and gratitude would suggest that the fellow not 'the other' should sustain the burden."

HARTSHORN, JAMES A. 1856-1927

From Proceedings, Page 1927-24:

R. W. Brother Hartshorn was born in Walpole, Mass., Feb. 24, 1856. After passing through the Walpole Public Schools and the Bryant & Stratton Commercial College he entered the provision business with his uncle, Warren Hartshorn, in Walpole. In 1881 he moved to Norwood and started a provision business of his own which he continued up to the time of his death.

Brother Hartshorn threw himself actively into the business and civic life of the growing town of Norwood., and was one of its best and most useful citizens. Officially he served the town as a member of its Board of Selectmen, was Town Auditor for several years, and was Representative in the State Legislature. For thirty-seven years he was a member of the Republican Town Committee, and during the latter part of his service its Chairman. His services to the business and other interests of the town in an unofficial capacity were numerous and valuable. He was an active member of the Universalist parish in Norwood, and long served as Chairman of its Standing Committee.

Being of a social nature he was a member of several fraternities and social organizations. In Freemasonry he was a member and Past Master of Orient Lodge, and for many years its Associate Member of the Board of Masonic Relief. He was also a charter member of Azure Lodge.

He was a member of Hebron Royal Arch Chapter, and Temple Commandery, Knights Templars, both of Norwood. By appointment of M.W. Charles T. Gallagher he served as District Deputy Grand Master for the 22nd Masonic District in 1900 and 1901.

R. W. Brother Hartshorn died after a short illness Jan. 22, 1927. Loved by his Brethren and associates, honored by his townsmen, and respected by all who knew him, he leaves his family the priceless heritage of a spotless name.

R. W. Brother Hartshorn was an admirable example of the Freemason practicing in the world the principles inculcated in the Lodge.

HARWOOD, CHARLES HAMANT 1864-1915

From New England Craftsman, Vol. X, No. 7, April 1915, Page 254:

Charles Hamant Harwood, a well known Boston physician, and a member of Columbian Lodge and Saint Paul's R. A. Chapter, died at his apartments on Commonwealth Ave., Boston. April 11th, after a brief illness. Dr. Harwood was born in Boston March 28, 1864. He attended Boston public schools and Latin School, after which he entered Harvard University, receiving the degree of B. A. in 1884. He took the course at Harvard Medical School, receiving the degree in 1888. He commenced practice as physician in Boston. Of late he was connected with Dr. Bouset of the Boston Dispensary, where he remained until his death. He was taken ill April 4th with pneumonia from which he failed to revive. His funeral service was held in the Chapel at Forest Hills Cemetery, April l3th, and was conducted by Rev. George J. Prescott. a Brother Mason and old friend of the deceased.

Dr. Harwood was an authority on sanity ami was frequently called to render decisions on important cases. He furnished reports in connection with the late Richardson murder case. He leaves a widow and one son, who is connected with the Standard Oil Company, living in Lowell.

HARWOOD, FRANKLIN d. 1883

From Liberal Freemason, Vol. VII, No. 1, April 1883, Page 22:

A special communication of Social Harmony Lodge Free and Accepted Masons was held on Friday Evening, March 30th, for the purpose of adopting resolutions of sympathy for the family and friends of their deceased sojourning brother, Lieut. Col. Franklin Harwood. Interesting and sympathetic remarks were made by the Master, and by all the members of the Lodge that were present, and appropriate responses were made by Worshipful Brother James N. Fdmondston, and Brother V. Maxcy Markoe, intimate friends and associates, as well as masonic brothers of the deceased. The Senior Warden, G. H. G. McGrew, in presenting the series of resolutions, made the following introductory remarks : —

"Worshipful Master and Brethren: Several months ago there came into our village three men, Lieut. Col. Franklin Harwood, James N. Edmondston, and V. Maxcy Markoe, connected with the work of improving our navigable rivers and harbors. They were not long in proving themselves brethren of the 'Mystic Tie,' and were at once welcome visitors in our Lodge. One of them, Brother Markoe, was presently detailed to work at another point. The other two remained with us and made their presence felt not only in the small circle of their Masonic brethren, but in the more extended circle of the whole community. Often have I heard the remark that never have two men, not permanently identified with the place, done more for the moral and spiritual upbuilding of the people; more in the way of practical charity and disinterested benevolence; more for the establishment of a Christian church where men of all shades of belief may go and find congenial company—a fraternal greeting, and a home-like atmosphere pervading the whole place; more to help their Masonic brethren in a small and struggling lodge; — in short, never have two men done more to make their influence for good felt than these two whom we feel proud to call our brothers.

"I have often regretted that my timidity and want of practice in extempore speaking prevented me from responding to the toast of Worshipful Brother Edmondston, when one night after one of our Lodge meetings he pledged the health of Social Harmony Lodge, and gave us all his venerable 'God bless you'! It was in my heart then to respond, and 1 hope you will allow me now to say that if all the officers and civil employes of the United States Army were as, dignified in their bearing, and as estimable in their daily walk before God and men as the three whom we had the pleasure that night of welcoming as our visiting brethren from another jurisdiction, we should never fear for the reputation of our army, nor for the result of any conflict of arms or intellect in which they were engaged. But to-night our hearts are filled with sadness at the loss of one of these, our beloved brothers. T-he ears that then would have listened to these feeble attempts at praise are now forever dumb. The eyes that would have flashed forth responsive greeting, and the lips thaf would have replied in fitting terms are closed with the seal of death. Nevermore will his pleasant smile greet, us, never again shall we clasp his hand in fraternal grasp, nor kneel with him around our common altar. He has gone from our Lodge below to be admitted into the Supreme Grand Lodge above. But while we deplore his loss, we are not without comfort. Though deprived of his bodily presence we still have left to us, as a rich legacy, the remembrance of his many excellent qualities, and not only have we the cherished memory of the dead, but we have also, (and God grant that we may long have,) the living presence of our deceased brother's long-time friend, whom we all delight to honor.

"Worshipful Master, I thank you sincerely for the honor you have conferred upon me, in making me the chairmen of the committee to prepare resolutions of sympathy with the friends and relatives of our esteemed brother. Your committee beg leave to Submit the following:

"Hall of Social Harmony Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Warehani, Mass., March, 30th, 1883.

  • Whereas, on the 25th day of the present month, sudden and unexpected death took from us, our beloved brother, Franklin Harwood, a member of Ancient Landmark Lodge, No. 440, of New York, therefore let it be
  • Resolved, That in his death we recognize the loss of one who, during his brief residence among us, had by his many amiable and nianly qualities, not only won the merited esteem of the community at large, but by his frequent and helpful attendance at our Lodge meetings as well as by his regular and upright conduct as a Mason, had particularly endeared himself to his Masonic Brothers of this Lodge.
  • Resolved, That we do hereby tender to our Sister Lodge in New York, and to his immediate friends and relatives, particularly his aged parents, and his sorrow-stricken widow and children, the expression of our heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement.
  • Resolved, That the Lodge be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days, in token of our respect and esteem for our deceased brother.
  • Resolved, That the secretary be instructed to furnish a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolutions to the family of the deceased and to Ancient Landmark Lodge.


G. H. G. McGrew,

John M. Besse,
Geo. H. Griffen
Committee.

Attest: Edward A. Gammons."

HARWOOD, WILLARD 1836-1916

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From New England Craftsman, Vol. XI, No. 5, February 1916, Page 171:

With the death of Willard Harwood, of Medfield, Mass., which occurred during- the past month comes the ending of a family of eight children, four of whom were members of Oxford Lodge of Masons. Of the four brothers, Charles and Willard came to Boston in 1859 to form a partnership and established a business as dealers in watches and materials. They engaged their brothers, John and Pliny Merrick as salesmen, and located in a chamber at 247 (old number) Washington St. Later they occupied the building at 26 Bromfield St., and from there moved into one of the new buildings built on Washington St., just after the fire of 1872. At the present time the establishment is just opposite this location. Upon the death of Charles in 1903, the partnership became severed and Willard by a previous mutual understanding purchased his brother's interest, including the firm name, and continued the business as its sole proprietor up to the time of his death. The two brothers were placed side by side in their lot in Forest Hills cemetery in Boston.firm name, and continued the business as its sole proprietor up to the time of his death. The two brothers were placed side by side in their lot in Forest Hills cemetery in Boston.

HASKELL, ALFRED 1831-1906

From New England Craftsman, Vol. I, No. 9, July 1906, Page 400:

Bro. Alfred Haskell, a native of Medford, and a police officer for twenty-two years, who was recently retired under the police pension act, died May 10, of paralysis, in his seventy-fifth year. He was born April 14, 1831. After receiving what education he could in the old town, he engaged in the ship carpenter's trade and worked in many of the old shipyards. At the breaking out of the Civil War he enlisted in Company E, Fifth Regiment, and participated in the first battle of Bull Run. After returning home he again enlisted in Company F of the same regiment and was made first lieutenant. He was a member of S. C. Lawrence Post 66, G. A. R., Mount Hermon Lodge, F. & A. M.; charter member of Mystic Chapter Royal Arch, Medford Council Royal and Select Masters, and a member of the Minute Men. He was appointed a member of the police force on March 20, 1884.

HASKINS, LEANDER M. 1842-1905

  • MM Lafayette, Washington D. C., 1863 or after
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From New England Craftsman, Vol. I, No. 1, October 1905, Page 31:

Brother Leander M. Haskins of Rockport died August 2. age sixty-four. He was a native of Rockport. He fitted for college at Phillips-Andover Academy, graduating at Dartmouth in 1862. After graduation he taught school in Rockport, and then took up civil engineering. In 1863 he was appointed a clerk in the commissions department of the army and was attached to the Nineteenth Army Corps, afterwards becoming a clerk in the Navy Department.

On his return to New England he engaged in the fish and commission business on Long Wharf, Boston. He was one of the pioneers in the fish isinglass business, conducting the L- M. Haskins Factory at the time of his death. At the time of his death he was a director in the Faneuil Hall National Bank, the Boston & Northern Street Railway and other corporations. He was a member of the Boston Art Club, the University Club, the B. A. A., Ashler Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Boston Commandery, Knights Templars, the Rockport Tribe of Red Men, Excelsior Council, Royal Arcanum of Somerville, the Old South Church, Boston, and other organizations. He served as representative one year. He had been interested in yachting, being a member of the old Cape Ann and Rockport Yacht clubs.

HASTINGS, CALVIN R. 1854-1926

From Proceedings, Page 1927-211:

Brother Hastings was born in Boylston, Mass., July 23, 1854, and died at his home irr Clinton June 18, 1926. In early life he was a farmer. In middle life he became a carriage and automobile painter of marked ability. It is said that wagons and carriages painted by "Hastings" were so distinctive that the work was recognized at a glance.

He received the degrees in Freemasonry in Trinity Lodge, of Clinton, in 1889, and became Worshipful Master in 1901. His service to the Lodge did not, however, end with his mastership. He served as Marshal from 1905 to 1916 inclusive and as Trustee from 1917 until his death. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-fourth Masonic District in 1919 and 1920, by appointment of M.W. Leon M. Abbott and M.W, Arthur D. Prince.

He was deeply interested in the cognate bodies of Freemasonry as well as in the Symbolic Lodge. He was a member of Clinton Chapter, R. A. M. and a past High Priest; a member of Hiram Council, R. and S. M.; and a member and past Commander of Trinity Commandery, K. T., which he served as Prelate for the last ten years of his life. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite bodies in Worcester and of Massachusetts Consistory in Boston.

A friend and neighbor, a past Master of Trinity Lodge, says of him: "I can sincerely say that he was beloved by all his neighbors and partieularly by the children who were frequent visitors at his house. What finer tribute could be paid to any man than that?

With all his love for children he had none of his own. He is survived by his widow, whose affiiction is particularly severe because almost total blindness made her very dependent upon him. Our sympathy goes out to her in fullest measure.

HATCH, CORNELIUS P. 1838-1921

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XVI, No. 7, May 1921, Page 214:

Cornelius P. Hatch of Brookline, Mass., president of the Simons, Hatch & Whitten Company, 73-79 Essex Street, died Friday, May 6, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frederick T. Parks, Devon Street, Newton.

One of the last of Boston's oldest merchants, he began work as a bobbin boy in Lowell mills and was active in business until recently. He was born in Wolcott, Vt., Dec. 16, 1828. His father fought in the Mexican war and one of his grandfathers served under Gen. Stark at Bennington.

In 1849 he was a member of the dry goods firm of Sears, Cross & Hatch in Dock Square, Boston. Later he was in business in New York, but returned to Boston. After the fire in 1872 the firm of Simons, Hatch & Whitte.i was formed, incorporation following in 1898. In the course of business Bro. Hatch crossed the Atlantic ocean 76 times.

Bro. Hatch was connected with the Christian Science mother church and was the oldest member of Columbian Lodge of Boston, having been made a Mason November 1st, 1860. Two sons, George M. and Frank C. Hatch, and two daughters, Mrs. Emma Tucker and Mrs. Flora A. Parks, survive him.

Bro. Hatch will be missed in his lodge where he was esteemed for his sterling Masonic qualities. He had been a regular attendant at the meetings until comparatively recently, and upon the occasion of the presentation of the Henry Price medal awarded to members of fifty years standing, he received a splendid ovation from the members present.

HATCH, EDWARD O. 1856-1934

From Proceedings, Page 1934-78:

Right Worshipful Brother Hatch was born in Charlestown, April 14, 1856, and died in Winchester, May 26, 1934.

Brother Hatch was educated in the public schools of Charlestown. He spent his active business life in the seed and agricultural supply busilress, being associated with the firm of Parker & Wood, and, later, with Joseph Breck and Sons. His later years were spent in retirement from active business. At the time of his death he was in charge of the Museum of the Grand Lodge.

Brother Hatch moved to Winchester in 1886 and resided there thereafter. In his earlier years he was a member of the Charlestown Cadets.

Brother Hatch took his Masonic degrees in Henry Price Lodge in 1882, but dimitted and affiliated with Belmont Lodge in 1890. He also held membership for a time in William Parkman Lodge and in Hesperia Lodge, of which he was a Charter Member.

Brother Hatch was Master of Belmont Lodge in 1895 and 1896, and served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Fifth Masonic District in 1898 and 1899, by appointment by M.W. Charles C. Hutchinson.

He was a member and Past High Priest of St. Andrew's Royal Arch Chapter and was Treasurer at the time of his death. He held membership in Boston Council, Royal and Select Masters, Boston Commandery, Knights Templar, and the Scottish Rite bodies in Boston, being a Past Sovereign Prince of Giles F. Yates Council, Princes of Jerusalem.

Brother Hatch's extensive Masonic interests and activities brought him into contact with a large group of friends. We shall miss his familiar figure from our midst.

HATHAWAY, EDWARD SERENO 1849-1907

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

Brother Edward Sereno Hathaway of Lynn, Mass., who marched in the ranks of the Mystic Shriners June 24th, died on the following day with heart trouble. His death was probably hastened by the march in the heat which was oppressive to those unaccustomed to such exercise. He was born in Ashland fifty-nine years ago. He was a member of Golden Fleece Lodge, Sutton R. A. Chapter and Zebulon Council R. & S. Masters. He had been a resident of Lynn for forty years.

HATHAWAY, ROBERT NELSON 1854-1939

From Proceedings, Page 1939-71:

Robert Nelson Hathaway was born in Fall River August 13, 1854, and died there February 16, 1939.

Right Worshipful Brother Hathaway's whole life was spent in Fall River, where he was a prominent figure in the industrial life of the city.

He became a member of King Philip Lodge in 1882 and served it as Master in 1888. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-sixth Masonic District in 1900 and 1901, by appointment by Most Worshipful Charles T. Gallagher. He was a Charter member of Massasoit Lodge in 1916.

Right Worshipful Brother Hathaway was active in the collateral branches of Freemasonry. He was a Past Thrice Potent Master of Fall River Lodge of Perfection and received the Thirty-third Degree and Honorary Membership of the Supreme Council in 1915.

His passing deprives the Craft of one of its loved and honored "elder statesmen."

HAWES, WILLIAM B. 1790-1881

From Liberal Freemason, Vol. V, No. 8, November 1881, Page 252:

Bro. William B. Hawes, a venerable citizen of Boston, died on the 17th of October, at the ripe age of 91 years and 8 months. He was a native of Tunbridge, Vt., and came to Boston in 1811, where he resided during the remainder of his life. He served through the war of 1812, and was made a Mason in Mt. Lebanon Lodge, F. and A. M., in 1822. In all his relations he was a true citizen, and the record which he leaves is an enviable one.

HAYWARD, OLIVER S. 1873-1922

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XVII, No. 5, February 1922, Page 142:

Business men and fraternal associates comprised in part the congregation that assembled January 26 at Christ Church (Unitarian) in Dorchester, Mass., for the funeral of Br, Oliver S. Hayward. Mr. Hayward was vice president of the Metropolitan Ice Company, and a director of the National Association of Ice Industry. The services were conducted by Rev. William A. Marzolf, the minister of the parish, and the ritual of the Masonic fraternity was conducted by the officers of Dorchester Lodge. Music by a male quartet included the hymns, Rock of Ages, Still Still With Thee, Eternal Goodness and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, with the Lord's Prayer, which was used as a chant.

The honorary pallbearers represented tha various interests with which Bro. Hayward was associated: J. Clark Bennett and Edward Kimball from the Metropolitan Ice Company; President Emmet Lovejoy and John Phillips of the Boston Rotary Club; Oliver Sears and Dwight Townsend of the Old Colony Lodge of Odd Fellows of Hingham; Harlan Ford and Winfield Knowles, trustees of Christ Church; Vice President Frank E. Weymouth and Charles Howell of Christ Church Chapter of the Unitarian Laymen's League; Judge Joseph R. Churchill and Patrick O'Hearn of the Massachusetts Co-operative Bank; and Ernest L. Adams and John R. Patterson of the Hub Trust Company. The ushers were members of the Hale Club of Christ Church.

HAZZARD, THEODORE B. 1834-1910

From Proceedings, Page 1910-177:

Worshipful Theodore B. Hazzard, Past Master of Bristol Lodge of North Attleboro, passed away Sept. 21, 1910. For fifty years he was an active participant in the life of the community in which he dwelt, and he proved himself worthy of confidence and esteem of its citizens. For several years he represented Bristol Lodge in this Grand Lodge. He was prompt, faithful and zealous; a good ritualist; a conscientious worker and a beloved Brother.

HEATH, AUSTIN A. 1874-1924

From Proceedings, Page 1924-310:

Austin A. Heath, son of Frank M. and Sarah L. Heath, was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, August 26, 1874. After attending the public schools of Worcester and graduating from business college, he worked for a few years in the Worcester Banking Institution, leaving that position to become Assistant City Treasurer of Worcester, a position which he fiIled with credit for three years, and was then elected City Auditor of Worcester, from which position he became associated with his father in the insurance business as Assistant Treasurer of the Masonic Protective Association, which post he held until the death of his father in 1914, when he became Treasurer, holding that position for a number of years. Brother Heath later became General Manager of the Ridgely Protective Association, an organization which furnishes heaith and accident insurance to Odd Fellows only, which position he held at the time of his death.

On December 18, 1912, Brother Heath married Helen Kendriek, of Woreester, who, with one son, Ellis K., survives him.

R. W. Bro. Heath became a member of Montacute Lodge July 12, 1897. He served as its Worshipful Master in 1907, and was Treasurer from his retirement as Master to 1915. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-first Masonic District in 1914 and 1915. He was a Charter member of Isaiah Thomas Lodge. He was Exalted in Eureka Royal Arch Chapter, Nov. 9, 1897, and was its Excellent High Priest in the year 1903 and 1904, and was Treasurer in 1913 and 1914. He received the Cryptic degrees in Hiram Couneil, R. & S. M., and was Illustrious Master in 1908. He received the orders of Knighthood in Worcester County Commandery No. 5, in 1904, and was its Eminent Commander in 1914 and 1915. He was a member of all the Scottish Rite bodies in Worcester, being Sovereign Prince of Goddard Council, P. of J., in 1913, and Most Wise Master of Lawrence Chapter of Rose Croix, in 1917. He was a member of Massachusetts Consistory, and was crowned. an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33°, September 17, 1918. For several years he served as Trustee of the Worcester Masonic Charity and Educational Association.

R.W. Bro. Heath had been in poor health for a number of years. He spent the winter in Pinehurst, North Carolina, and, feeling much improved in health, was returning to Worcester when he was suddenly stricken on his arrival in New York, and died at the Hotel Commodore on June 4. He was buried from the home of his brother, Longley M. Heath, of Worcester, June 7, the Masonic service being conducted by Worcester County Commandery.

Brother Heath's long record of Masonic service in many branches of the Craft had made him one of the best known and most conspicuous members of the Fraternity in Worcester. His Masonic service and his high personal qualities had endeared him to a large circle of friends who will long mourn hid death.

HEATH, BENJAMIN 1821-1906

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

Brother Benjamin Heath, a member of The Massachusetts Lodge A. F. and A. M., Boston, died at his home in Dorchester January 28 al the age of 84 years. He was a member of the police force of Boston and was one of the best-known detectives of the country, and in Boston work he shared almost the entire responsibility of the secret service with William Jones, so that the name of "Heath and Jones" which they came to enjoy as a sort of partnership title, grew in time to be a synonym for all important criminal investigations in this region. Mr. Heath was born in Charlestown May 1, 1821. His father was Capt. William Heath.

HEFFRON, FREDERICK D. 1855-1905

From New England Craftsman, Vol. I, No. 1, October 1905, Page 31:

Brother Frederick D. Heffron, a well-known manufacturing jeweler, died in North Attleboro August 13. He was born in Fulton, N. Y., June 4, 1855. Early in life he became connected with the jewelry industry in New York. In 1885 he came to Attleboro. Two years later he entered the firm of Riley & French. Fie was a member of Bristol Commandery, Knights Templar, Bristol Lodge of Masons and the Consistory of New York.

HEFLER, ALDEN BROOKS 1875-1938

From Proceedings, Page 1939-68:

Right Worshipful Brother Hefler was born in Roxbury April 3, 1875, and died at his home in Hyde Park September 27, 1938.

He attended the public schools of Roxbury and the Farm and Trades School at Thompson's Island, graduating in 1887. His business was that of a manufacturer of dye stuffs, under the firm name of Turner and Hefler.

He served from 1902 to 1904 as a member of the Board of Managers of the Farm and Trades School, and was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Hyde Park Savings Bank.

Brother Hefler was Raised in Hyde Park Lodge in 1907 and was its Master in 1922 and 1923. ln 1929 and 1930 he served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Hyde Park Twenty-fifth Masonic District by appointment of Most Worshipful Herbert W. Dean.

He was a member of all the bodies of the York and Scottish Rites. His principal interest was in the Cryptic Rite, in which he held offices, serving as Most Illustrious Grand Master in 1930, 1931, and 1932. He was a good citiz;en, a good business man, and a good Mason. His official duties brought him wide contacts. and his comparatively early death is a great loss to the Fraternity.

HENDERSON, FRANCIS DANE 1847-1907

From New England Craftsman, Vol. II, No. 7, April 1907, Page 273:’’

Brother Francis Dane Henderson, who died at his home in Rowley, Mass., March 12th, was one of Rowley’s most prominent and highly esteemed citizens. In 1899 and 1900, Mr. Henderson represented the Twenty-second Essex district in the Legislature and served on several committees at the State House. Several years ago he made a liberal donation to the Rowley Free Public Library. He was ever active in charity.

From 1868 to 1893, Mr. Henderson was a shoe manufacturer. At the time of his death he was vice president of the First National Bank of Ipswich and one of the trustees of the David E. Smith legacy. He was a member of John T. Heard Lodge of Masons of Ipswich, Amity Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Beverly, and Winslow Lewis Commandery, Knights Templar of Salem.

HENRY, CHARLES CASPER 1852-1915

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From Proceedings, Page 1915-91:

R.W. CHARLES CASPER HENRY was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., November 1, 1852, and died on Sunday, April 11, 1915, at his residence in Wellesley Hills. He was educated in the public schools of Brooklyn and in Columbia Institute at Washington, D. C. At the age of eighteen years he settled in Natick where he was employed for several years in the provision business. In 1881 he entered the employ of the Boston and Albany Railroad as baggage master at Natick, and three years later was appointed station agent at Wellesley Hills, a position which he retained until he was appointed probation Officer of the Superior Court for Plymouth and Norfolk Counties, from which position he resigned some months ago. He also held the position of Auditor of Wellesley, and for many years was very active in the public affairs of the town.

Brother Henry received the Masonic Degrees in Meridian Lodge, of Natick, in 1877-1878, was its Master in 1886 and 1887, and was District Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-first Masonic District in 1886 and 1887.

Brother Henry received the Chapter Degrees in Parker Chapter of Natick, was Ex. High Priest in 1991, District Deputy High Priest of the Ninth Capitular District in 1894, 1895, and 1896, and served as R.E. Grand Scribe of the Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts in 1898.

Brother Henry received the Orders of Knighthood in Natick Commandery K.T., No. 33, in 1884 and was its Eminent Commander in 1902. He was also a member of the four bodies of the Scottish Rite in the City of Boston. In all the Masonic Bodies to which he belonged he was always active and hesitated not at any duty that was placed upon him.

Brother Henry was thrice married. He is survived by his wife and one son, Dr. Edward E. Henry of Kingston, N. Y. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 14. The Masonic funeral rites were observed by Meridian Lodge, Natick Commandery and Parker Royal Arch Chapter acting as escort to the grave.

From New England Craftsman, Vol. X, No. 7, April 1915, Page 254:

Charles C. Henry of Wellesley Hills, prominent in high Masonic circles, died April 11, in his 63d year. Mr. Henry, who in 1905 was elected potentate of Aleppo Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, was born in Brooklyn in 1853. Since early life he was a citizen of Massachusetts, and at one time was a deputy sheriff of Norfolk County. He had served as Worshipful Master of Meridian Lodge, High Priest of Parker R. A. chapter, Eminent Commander of Natick Commandery of Natick, and Grand Scribe of the Grand R. A. Chapter of Massachusetts.

HENRY, DANIEL 1839-1864

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXIII, No. 9, October 1864, Page 287:

Bro. Daniel Henry, past Junior Warden of Mount Lebanon Lodge, and since Senior Deacon of Putnam Army Lodge, No. 5, was instantly killed in the battle of Spotsylvania Court House, May 10, 1864, at 27 minutes past 3 o'clock, P. M. At the time of his death he was sergeant in company B. 39th Regt. Mass. Volunteers.

At a meeting of Mount Lebanon Lodge held June 13th, 1864, the following Preamble and Resolutions were introduced by P. M. J. L. Stevenson, and unanimously adopted:—

  • Whereas, once more the sable mantle of death has fallen on one of our beloved members, it is fitting for us, his former associates, to pay due homage to his memory, and attest to our successors, his worth as a man, his devotion as a Mason, and his heroism as a soldier — Therefore be it
  • Resolved, That we, the members of Mount Lebanon Lodge, gratefully acknowledge the kindness of Divine Providence in protecting our Brethren who are serving their country with loyal devotion on many a bloody field, so long from harm; and we bow in humble submission to his decree which removes from our view forever the first member of this Lodge slain in battle, our beloved Bro. Daniel Henry. Resolved, That in his death we have lost one who was ever kind, noble, and generous, and whose daily life we may with safety emulate, and prove alike honorable to ourselves and the Fraternity.
  • Resolved, That we will watch over bis orphan children tenderly, and shield them from the rough cares of the world, even as their father, our Brother, would have done.
  • Resolved, That we will keep sacred the memory of our late Brother, and while no monument marks his burial place, nor kindly epitaph speaks his worth, yet high up in the archives of our love and affection, there shall remain this indelible inscription —

Sacred to the Memory of Daniel Henry.

HENRY, GEORGE EDMUND 1838-1908

From New England Craftsman, Vol. III, No. 5, February 1908, Page 193:

Major George Edmund Henry, a well known Mason, died at his home to Brookline, Mass., December 31. He was a veteran of the Civil War and prominent in Grand Army affairs. He was a Past Master of Massachusetts Lodge and a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. He was about 70 years old and was born in Rockingham, Vt.

HENSHAW, DAVID 1791-1852

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From Moore's Freemason's Monthly Magazine, Vol. XII, No. 2, December 1852, p. 62:

Another of the strong men of Massachusetts has gone home. He died at his residence in Leicester, on the 11th ult., aged 62. He had been for many years a Mason, and was among its ablest and firmest supporters, at a time when the support of strong minds was most needed. He had been long in public life, and under Mr. Tyler, was appointed Secretary of the Navy. He was a most estimable man and citizen, and his memory will be long cherished with the highest respect, by all who enjoyed the honor of his acquaintances. His funeral was attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. About one hundred were present from Boston, among whom was a delegation from Columbian Lodge, of which the deceased had been a member for about thirty-five years.

From Family History article:

Born Apr. 2, 1791, Leicester, Massachusetts. David received a rudimentary education in the Leicester schools, became a druggist's apprentice at age 16, and at 21 he went into business for himself.

After making a sizable fortune as a wholesale druggist he branched out into banking, railroads, and politics. Before he was 33 he had acquired means to become a banker and to establish an insurance company. The panic of 1837 forced his Commonwealth Bank into bankruptcy.

David was elected to the Massachusetts Senate in 1826 and served as Collector of the Port of Boston from the late 1820s until 1838. One of the founders of the Massachusetts Democratic Party in the early 1820's, he led its Boston faction. He represented the town of Leicester in the state legislature in 1839.

David obtained President John Tyler's nomination to be Secretary of the Navy and administered the department from July 23, 1843 to Feb. 19, 1844. (David Henshaw was never actually confirmed as Secretary of the Navy by the United States Senate, as were so many of President Tyler's Cabinet nominees).

During his brief term in office, he addressed shipbuilding problems, selected senior officers for important seagoing commands, revised supply arrangements in the Navy Yards and attempted to establish a school for Midshipmen. Another accomplishment during his tenture was saving the USS Constitution from the scrap heap. His recess appointment as Secretary failed to receive Congressional confirmation, requiring that he leave office when Thomas W. Gilmer was confirmed to succeed him. (His successor Secretary of the Navy was killed, after only nine days in office, by a canon explosion while firing a salute to a ship passing in review). After he left this post he dominated Democratic affairs in Massachusetts until the slavery issue began to disrupt parties.

David is shown in the 1850 census, Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, living with his sister Anna:

  • David Henshaw, age 59, born in Massachusetts; farmer; $8000 real estate.
  • Anna Henshaw, age 73, born in Massachusetts.
  • Eight other unrelated people, apparently hired workers.

David Henshaw died Nov 11 1852, Leicester, Massachusetts; buried Pine Grove Cemetery, Leicester, Massachusetts. David was conservative, he was a capitalist, a Mason, an opponent of prohibition and a friend of slaveholders. He read much and possessed a keen knowledge of men. Although he never married, he dispensed a generous hospitality at his country home in Leicester.

The USS Henshaw (DD-278), 1919-1930, was named in honor of Secretary of the Navy Henshaw. For more about the USS Henshaw see the U.S. Navy's Naval Historical Center.

HESSELTINE, JOHN EDWARDS, JR. 1830-1924

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XIX, No. 7, April, 1924, Page 225:

John Edwards Hesseltine, who was iho oldest member of tho Chelsea Masonic bodies, died March 22.

Mr. Hesseltine was a native of Bangor, Me. and was born on Christmas Day, 1S30. Until he was retired because of old age, he was chief clerk in the marine division of the Boston Custom House, and was widely known in local customs circles.

Mr. Hesseltine joined the Masonic fraternity in 1S50. and was a member of tho Star of Bethlehem Lodge of Chelsea, and belonged also to the Royal Arch Chapter and Palestine Comma lidory. both of tho same city.

HEWINS, WILLIAM H. 1840-1936

From Proceedings, Page 1936-105:

Brother Hewins was born in Cataumet, then a part of Sandwich, March 8, 1840, and died at Falmouth May 9, 1936. He was educated in the local public schools and at Lawrence Academy.

He conducted a dry goods business for a number of years and afterward an insurance business which he personally directed until within a few years. He was one of the town's most conspicuous citizens, serving as Town Clerk and Treasurer for fifty years, finally declining re-election in 1934. He was a Director and for sixteen years President of the Falmouth National Bank, a Director of the Oak Grove Cemetery Association, and President of the Falmouth Historical Society, being a living encyclopedia of local history.

In 1865, he moved to Harvard, Illinois, on account of impaired health and while there took his Masonic degrees in Harvard Lodge No. 309, in 1866. Recovering his health, he returned to Falmouth and affiliated with Marine Lodge in 1867. He was Master of Marine Lodge in 1879, 1880, and 1881, and its Secretary from 1906 to 1910. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-seventh Masonic District in 1899 and 1900, by appointment by Most Worshipful Charles C. Hutchinson and Most Worshipful Charles T. Gallagher. His interest in Masonic affairs remained unabated to the very end of his life.

Right Worshipful Brother Hewins was a fine example of the type of man to whom our New England communities owe more than can ever be expressed in words.

HICHBORN, SAMUEL 1836-1907

From New England Craftsman, Vol. II, No. 12, September 1907, Page 470:’’

Capt. Samuel Hichborn, a member of Revere Lodge, Boston, died Aug. 16.

Capt. Hitchboru was born in Brighton and graduated from the high school. He was in the auction and real estate business in Scollay Sq. for 28 years and was appointed custom house auctioneer by Collector Beard. He was a member of the common council in 1882 and 1883 and was a first assistant assessor for the city for 10 years, being chairman of the dooming board four years.

He was one of the oldest members of the Boston Light Infantry, and in 1882 was chosen first lieutenant, having in 1874 been elected adjutant of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, which he joined in May, 1863. He was later elected Commander.

Capt. Hichborn was appointed a principal assessor as a republican by Mayor Matthews in 1893.

He had been an invalid for many years, being a helpless cripple. He was, however, able to be at City Hall up to Aug. 2.

HICKEY, THOMAS RICHARD 1944-2016

Obituary from Cape Cod Times, 01/12/2016:

Longtime Forestdale resident Thomas Richard Hickey passed away Sunday Jan. 10, 2016. He was 71.

He was born on May 26, 1944 in Wareham, the son of Gladys Beatrice (Brown) and George Henry Hickey. He grew up in Wareham and graduated from high school there in 1962. On Feb. 2, 1974, Thomas was united in marriage to Linda A. Atwood at the First Lutheran Church in West Barnstable.

He served on the Finance Committee for the Town of Sandwich and was Sandwich Boy Scout Troop Committee Chairman. He was an active Mason in the DeWitt Clinton Lodge in Sandwich, where he served as the Master of the Lodge, and was a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the 20th District, also past Thrice Potent Master of the Fall River Lodge of Perfection. He achieved being a 33rd Degree Mason, which he took great pride in.

Thomas enjoyed boating, cruising, gambling, and bowling with Linda. He was very fond of his cars and his pets. He especially loved the time spent with his wife, son, family and his grandchildren.

Preceding Thomas in death were his parents and siblings.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 42 years Linda, his son Brett and his wife Nicole, and their children Alyssa, Brett Jr., and Jesse. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Gail Feidt and Ruth Hickey, and Alyne. Nephews Bill Feidt and Jon Feidt.

Visitation with the family will be held Thursday, Jan. 14, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with Masonic Rite at 7:00 p.m., at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Rte. 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563. Memorials may be made in Thomas' name to either the Masonic Angel Fund, c/o the DeWitt Masonic Lodge in Sandwich, or to the Shriner's Hospital, Burn Unit, in Boston

HICKS, HERBERT O. 1851-1921

From Proceedings, Page 1921-327:

R.W. HERBERT O. HICKS was born in Readsboro, Vt., JuIy 7, 1851, and passed on from his home in Adams, Mass., Nov. 20, 1921. Bro. Hicks spent his boyhood in his native town and at the age of nineteen years movecl to Adams. He was employed there for nine years in the office of the H. N. Dean & Son Tannery, and later was with Smith, Mole & Co. In January, 1888, he joined Co. M, 2nd Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, and was given the rank of Sergeant. He rose rapidly through the various grades and, in 1895, became commander of the Company. In 1896 Company M was called to active duty in the Spanish-American War. Capt. Hicks was its commander throughout the entire campaign. Ife was very popular with his command on account of his attention to the welfare of his men. When the company returned. home in 1899, Capt. Hicks resigned from the militia with the rank of Major and returned to private life. He then established the Hicks News Company, dealers in newspapers and periodicals, which he conducted until his decease.

In 1899 he was appointed- town bookkeeper and town almoner, positions he held several years. In 1915 he was appointed an assessor and was continued in that office until 1920, completing a public service of over twenty years.

The daily newspaper of Adams, where Bro. Hicks resided over fifty years, says of him:

"Mr. Hicks won a reputation for honesty and integrity which few enjoy. He was a man of unusually fine traits of character, intensely human and thoughtful, upright, trustworthy, and true, and his friendships were numerous. In fraternal circles he has been active throughout his life. He was a member of Berkshire Lodge A.F. and A.M., of the Camp of Spanish War Veterans, and of the First Coragregational Church."

R.W. Brother Hicks received the Masonic degrees in Berkshire Lodge, of Adams, in 1877, and in November of that year was elected Junior Deacon. By repeated promotions he became Master of that Lodge December 6, 1886, and served in that office two years. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Fourteenth Masonic District in 1907 and 1908.

Bro. Hicks leaves a widow, a son, and a daughter, whose sorrow is shared by the Fraternity. At the funeral services in the Congregational Church in Adams the Masonic Burial Service was rendered by Berkshire Lodge.

"From the dust of the weary highway
From the smart of the sorrow's road,
Into the royal presence
They are bidden as guests of God.
The veil from their eyes is taken,
Sweet mysteries they are shown,
Their doubts and fears are over,
For they know as they are known.

Mary F. Butts.

HILDRETH, SAMUEL BENJAMIN 1825-1905

  • MM 1864, WM 1867, 1868, Union (Dorchester)

From New England Craftsman, Vol. I, No. 2, November 1905, Page 68:

Brother Samuel B. Hildreth died at bjs home in Neponset, Mass. October 18, at an advanced age. He has been a Mason many years and was for a long period interested in its work. He was for several years Grand Lecturer of the Grand R. A. Chapter of which body he was a permanent member.

HILL, ERWIN DONALD, SR. 1926-1991

I am the Alpha and the Omega! The beginning and the end!! We thank thee oh Lord, for the time in between that you allowed him to spend with us!

Erwin Donald Hill, Sr. was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on December 22, 1925,the son of Wilson B. Hill and Bertha (Reed) Hill. His basic education was in the Springfield public school, graduating from Technical High School in January 1944. While there, he was involved in sports, becoming a very aggressive hockey and baseball player. For two springs and summers, while still in school, he worked, part time, for the Smith & Wesson Revolver Company and played baseball for them in the local Industrial League. Immediately after graduation, January 1944,he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served until November 1946.

On March 6, 1948 he married Dorothy Ann Buckley of Pittsfield, Massachusetts and they have four children, Erwin D. Jr., Robert H., Terre Kemble, all of Springfield, and Linda Vitalo of kvine, Califomia. They have six grandchildren, the last born just a few days before he left us.

He was in the transportation business all of his life and was the President and Chief Operating Officer of the W.B. Hill Company, Inc. of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts and Chairman of the Board of United Transport Company of East Longmeadow. Both of these businesses are now operated by his children.

He joined Mount Orthodox Lodge in West Springfield, Massachusetts in 1960. Entered on May 30, Passed October 1, and was Raised December 27, 1960. He proceeded through the chairs of his Lodge, and became its Worshipful Master in 1968 and again in 1989 where he presided over the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Lodge.

He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the Springfield 18th Masonic District by Most Worshipful David B. Richardson in 1984 and 1985. He was a member of the Mount Orthodox Temple Building Committee for many years. He was a member of Mount Tom Lodge and the Springfield 18th Masonic District Past Master's Association.

He was the presiding Right Worshipful Grand Marshal of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts at the time of his passing on February 11, 1991, into the "house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens", having been appointed by Most Worshipful Edgar W. Darling in 1990 and 1991.

An evergreen service was held on Wednesday February 13, 1991, by your Grand Lodge Officers, with the Most Worshipful Grand Master presenting the ritual.

He was active in many other Masonic organization, joining the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in 1961, and became Sovereign Prince of Massasoit Council Princes of Jerusalem in 1975 and 1976. He became a Sovereign Grand Inspector General 33rd Degree in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1982.

He was Commander in Chief of Connecticut Valley Consistory in 1988 and 1989. In the York Rite, he was exalted in Kingsway Royal Arch Chapter in June 1978, greeted in Springfield Council R. & S. M. in August 1978 and Knighted in Springfield Commandery #6 in May 1979. He became a member of Saint Bernard Commandery #12 in 1990.

He joined Melha Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. in June 1961 and became very active in several units there. Legion of Honor, Hadji Unit, a charter member of their Past Masters Unit and was active in all of their Ritual Degree Teams. For many years, in Melha Temple's parades, he could be seen riding a micro MINI-BIKE. We often kidded him about that, and he always replied "I can't march!" He was appointed Assistant Ritual Director of Melha's Ceremonial Degree Team and served in that capacity until his passing.

He was an Honorary Member of Abou Saad Temple in the Panama Canal Zone. He was active in youth programs in the Western Massachusetts area, being a registered Scouter of the Boy Scouts of America from 1961 to 1991. He had been Scoutmaster of Troop 2l of the Emanuel Congregational Church, where he attended, and was Post Advisor of Explorer Post #21, where both of his boys became Eagle Scouts. He was a long time Troop Committee member of Troop 101 in Westfield, Massachusetts. He was active on the Scout Council Camping Committee for many years and in 1964 and 1965 was largely responsible for the building and locating of the new Camp Frontier campsite in a remote wooded area of the Moses Scout Camp. He and several other Scouting volunteers spent many a weekend, forging a new road out of the woods and hilly terrain to provide access to this new camping area. His company furnished most of the trucks and equipment for this project. The 3A mile long road was name "Hill Road" in his honor. During this time he was largely instrumental in having all the other scouting volunteers join Mount Orthodox Lodge, where he was going through the chairs. In 1969 the Pioneer Valley Council B.S.A. awarded him the very coveted Silver Beaver award for outstanding service to Scouting. In 1970 he received the Vigil Honor from the National Council of the Order of the Arrow, Allogagan Lodge of the National Honor Camping Society, both of these Scouting honors are ones which few ever receive and are very high honors indeed.

His life has been a full one, dedication, service, brotherly love and all of the tenets of our profession, in all phases of his life. To quote one of our Grand Chaplains, "Erwin D. Hill, Sr. is probably at this time organizing a Grand Procession of the Celestial Grand Lodge above, and is becoming totally confused with the protocol and the proper seniority of our dearly departed brothers who have gone before him."

God speed!! "Butch" you will be sorely missed.

A Fratemal Remembrance by,
R.W. Robert A. Meffen
Wor. Arthur E. Mattson
Wor. Harry J. Vennert

HILL, HUGH 1740-1829

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From HISTORY OF PHILANTHROPIC LODGE OF MARBLEHEAD, by Donald A. Doliber, Philanthropic Lodge Historian

Captain Hugh Hill (1740-1829) was raised in the Marblehead Lodge. Hill, an Irish-born citizen with early service in the Royal Navy, was tied to many significant events. He was the mate on board the Pitt Packett when Michael Corbett, one of his crew, killed a British naval officer attempting to impress Marblehead sailors. He served as the captain of these Revolutionary privateers: General Wolfe (1775), Dove (1776), Pilgrim (1778), and Cicero (1781). Hill moved to Beverly where he joined Amity Lodge of Beverly.

From BEVERLY PRIVATEERS IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION:

Of all the privateers sailing from Beverly during the war, the Pilgrim was the most famous and probably the most successful. She was very fortunate in her commanders and is said to have been built for her owner, Mr. Cabot/ at Newburyport under supervision of her first captain, Hugh Hill. She was ship rigged, measured 200 tons and carried 16 nine-pounders and a crew of 140 men. On September 12, 1778, Hugh Hill of Beverly was commissioned commander. Hugh Hill, the man chosen to command the finest privateer sailing from Beverty, was the beau ideal of a privateer captain.

Born at Carrickfergus, Ireland, in 1741 he had come to this country when a young man, settling in Marbiehead. He was of good family, a cousin of Andrew Jackson, the future president of the United States, and an enthusiast in the cause of American liberty. Of immense size, muscular beyond the common, courageous almost to rashness, courteous to the fair sex and not burdened with scruples, he had all the characteristics which might have made him a famous captain in the days of Drake. The story is told of him that on one occasion while at L'Orient, France, a French gentleman in a cabaret felt himself insulted by some word or action of the reckless privateersman. "I will send my seconds to you in the morning," said the Frenchman. "What is the matter with here and now?" said Hugh Hill, drawing two pistols from his belt and offering one to the Frenchman. There was no duel.

Hugh Hill remained in command of the Pilgrim until March 24, 1780, and during that time sent into Beverly as prizes the ships Francesco di Paula of 250 tons, the Anna and Eliza of 120 tons, the bark Success of 120 tons, the brigantine Nuestra Señora de Merced, of 120 tons, the Hovewell of 115 tons, the Three Brothers of 130 tons, the Pallas of 100 tons, the Gold Wire of 130 tons, and the scow Diana. The Pilgrim was owned by John and Andrew Cabot, Joseph Lee, George Cabot, Moses Brown, Samuel Cabot, Francis Cabot, Jonathan Jackson, Joshua Wood, and Stephen Cleveland. Andrew Cabot owned a little less than one- half in 1780. Salem gentlemen owned 16/96ths. (Nathan Dane Papers.)

The Cicero was a new ship of 200 tons, armed with 10 nine- and 6 four-pound guns and carried a crew of 100 men. Her heavy armament, large crew and the captain chosen to command her, Hugh Hill, showed that despite her letter of marque commission, she was really a disguised privateer. She was commissioned January 16, 1781, and her first voyage was to the West Indies, where she took on a cargo of sugar and cocoa, and sailed for Cadiz, arriving there April 17, 1781. On the voyage she took several prizes and while waiting for her return cargo went on a cruise and was again very successful.

One of her prizes, taken June 23rd, was the ship Mercury, Captain Dillon, of 16 guns, running as a packet to Cadiz. The Mercury, besides a valuable cargo including £15,000 in gold, carried a considerable passenger list, and on their arrival at Cadiz the passengers published a letter speaking in the highest terms of Captain Hill and the treatment they received on board the Cicero.

HILL, JOSEPH W. 1837-1907

From New England Craftsman, Vol. III, No. 3, December 1907, Page 113:

Brother Joseph W. Hill, past master of Faith Lodge, Charlestown, Mass., and prominent in other branches of Freemasonry, died after a few days' illness Oct. 27. Brother Hill was one of the best know Masons in Charlestown and was looked upon in his lodge as one of its most valuable members. He was a permanent member of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts. His funeral was conducted by Cour de Lion Commandery. He was about 70 years old.

HILLIARD, WALTER 1856-1926

From Proceedings, Page 1926-294:

R.W. Bro. Hilliard was born in Provincetown, Massachusetts, April 16, 1856. He became a member of Mount Olivet Lodge March 20, 1879. He dimitted from Mount Olivet Lodge and joined Hiram Lodge November 16, 1889, retaining his membership until the time of his death. He became also a member of William Parkman Lodge on March 14, 1912. He served Hiram Lodge as its Worshipful Master in 1901 and 1902, and was District Deputy Grand Master for the Sixth Masonic District in 1909 and 1910, by appointment of M.W. Dana J. Flanders.

His active life was devoted to the real estate and insurance business in which he held a prominent position. He was active in the civic affairs of the town of Arlington, and an active member of the Congregational Church in that town, serving as its Clerk for thirty years and for five years as Superintendent of the Sunday school. He married. Mrs. Dela Farmington, of Portland, who survives him together with a daughter, two sons, and eight grandchildren.

In addition to his service tb this Grand Lodge he was a Past High Priest of Menotomy Royal Arch Chapter, Past Grand Scribe of the Grand Chapter, Past Commander of Cambridge Commandery, No. 42, K. T., and a member of Massachusetts Consistory. He was also a member of Bethel Lodge of Odd Fellows, the Arlington Lodge of Elks, and the Arlington Kiwanis Club.

HINCKLEY, ALLEN 1769-1861

  • MM 1797, WM 1802-1804, King Hiram's
  • Charter Member of King Hiram's

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XX, No. 5, March 1861, Page 160:

We learn from Provincetown, Cape Cod, that the venerable Brother Deacon Allen Hinckley died at thai place on the 16th February last, aged 91 years and 4 months. Bro. Hinckley was the oldest Mason belonging to King Hiram Lodge, and one of the oldest in the country. He was one of the petitioners for the Charter of his Lodge, which was granted in 1795. He must therefore have been initialed 66 or 67 years ago. He was a faithful Brother and has gone to receive the reward of the good and true.

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XX, No. 7, May 1861, Page 212:

A PATRIARCH GONE HOME.

Provincetown, March 20, A. L. 5861.

To the W. Master, Wardens and Brethren of King Hiram's Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons:

The committee to whom was referred the Resolution concerning the decease of Past Master Allen Hinckley, of Truro, which occurred Feb. 16, 1861, at the advanced age of 91 years and 4 months, have given the subject due attention, and submit the following Report:—

The interest which, as a Lodge and as Craftsmen, we feel in the death of Brother Hinckley, arises chiefly from the great age to which a kind Providence permitted him to arrive; an interest that is increased by the long connection and high standing of our venerable Brother, in our ancient institution, and his faithful adherence to its sublime principles. We feel it due ourselves, as to his memory, lo record our estimation of his character and services, that future craftsmen, as they examine our records, may recognize our loving adherence to the same principles which were cherished by our fathers, — the brightest lights of each age. and the men whom nations delighted lo honor. Rarely are Lodges permit-led to honor the exaltation of a craftsman to the Grand Lodge above, of the great age of our venerable Brother! Probably, at his decease, he was the oldest Mason in our Commonwealth; while very few are now living, who have worked for Master's wages an equal length of time. And it is a matter of special gratification that King Hiram's Lodge is able to point to the life of Bro. Hinckley, as a record without spot or blemish as a Mason. His life was as honorable, as his death was calm and peaceful.

And while thus recording our high esteem and sorrow for the loss of our venerable Brother, — "most of all that we shall see his face no more," — we deem it an act of justice, as well as a testimonial of our gratitude as men and Masons, to make lively mention of the affectionate attentions, and unremitting kindness and labors of the daughter-in-law of our venerable Brother, — Mrs. M. A. Hinckley, — with whom he was permitted to spend the evening of his life, and who dutifully smoothed his pathway, "to that undiscovered country, from whose bourne no traveler returns." We invoke for her " the blessing of Him who was ready to perish," with assurance of our condolence and sympathy in a common sorrow; but gilded with a Hope "full of Immortality."

On consulting our Records, we find that Brother Hinckley was one of the Charter members of King Hiram's Lodge—which was instituted A. L. 5795 — Paul Revere, Grand Master. He was also elevated to ihe chair of King Solomon, among the first of those elected to that important station; and received a Grand Lodge Diploma in 1804. Thus, through a long life, Past Master Hinckley ever cherished a particular regard for the principles of Masonry, and was constant in his attendance on our communications until advancing years, and distance, denied him the coveted pleasure.

In conclusion, your committee would offer the following Resolutions, and re commend that they be placed on our Records, and that a copy be transmitted to Mrs. M. A. Hinckley :—

  • Resolved, That, as members of King Hiram's Lodge, and as fellow-craftsmen, we record our gratitude to the Supreme Architect of the Universe, for the true Masonic life and Christian character of Brother Allen Hinckley, and will fondly cherish his memory, and strive to imitate his virtues.
  • Resolved, That this report, with accompanying resolutions, signed and attested, be published in the Provincetown Banner, and that a copy be sent to the Grand Secretary, C. W. Moore, and to Mrs. M. A. Hinckley, as a testimonial of our esteem.

Godfrey Rider,
A. W. Bruce,
Committee.

HINCKLEY, EDWARD C. 1866-1932

From Proceedings, Page 1932-19:

Brother Hinckley was born in Hyannisport July 9, 1866, and died in Hyannis March 1, 1932. Brother Hinckley practiced the profession of dentistry successfully and with a high reputation for professional skill. He was weil known for his civic and fraternal as well as his professional activities. He was Town Moderator of Barnstable from 1915 to 1931, and was a Representative in the State Legislature from 1919 to 1924. He was for eighteen years a member of the Barnstable School Board, a considerable part of the time as Chairman.

Brother Hinckley took his degrees in Fraternal Lodge in 1889 and was its Master in 1899 and 1900. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the then Twenty-eighth Masonic District in 1902 and 1903, by appointment of M.W. Charles T. Gallagher and M.W. Baalis Sanford.

Brother Hinckley was a member and Past High Priest of Orient Chapter and a member of Sutton Commandery. He was also active in the affairs of the Odd Fellows.

He is survived by his widow and a daughter.

His loss will be deeply felt in the community which he served so well, and in the Fraternity of which he was a loved and trusted leader.

HINDS, BENJAMIN J. 1861-1934

From Proceedings, Page 1934-18:

Brother Hinds was born in Fairfield, Maine, February 19, 1851, and died in Stoneham, February 25, 1934.

Brother Hinds was educated in the Fairfield schools, and at Colby College, graduating in 1883. He made teaching his life's work. He entered the Boston school service in 1891 and remained there until his retirement in 1931. For the last twenty five years of this time he was Master of the Washington School, a large school in the North end of Boston with a very cosmopolitan attendance.

From 1908 to his death, he was vice-president of the Stoneham Five Cents Savings Bank and for many years a director of the Stoneham Co-operative Bank.

Brother Hinds was active in Stoneham town affairs, especially as a Trustee of the Public Library and as a member of the Finance and Advisory Board.

Brother Hinds took his degrees in Siloam Lodge No. 92, of Fairfield, Maine, in 1882. In 1887 he dimitted and immediately affiliated with Harwood Lodge No. 91, of Machias, Maine. He again dimitted, late in 1900, and early in 1901 affiliated with King Cyrus Lodge. He was Master in 1905 and 1906, and was Distict Deputy Grand Master for the Seventh Masonic District in 1909 and 1910, by appointment of Most Worshipful Dana J. Flanders. He was President of the Seventh District Past Masters' Association from its organization twenty-seven years ago until his death.

I can not do better than close this brief memorial by a quotation from a letter written by the Secretary of the Lodge:

"Only those of us who have been closely associated with Brother Ben, as we all called him, can realize what it means to have him pass on. No other member has meant so much to the Lodge, or been so keenly interested in it through ali the years) as he was. There will truly be a 'Vacant Chair' in our midst."

HINE, ELIJAH B. 1821-1907

From New England Craftsman, Vol. II, No. 7, April 1907, Page 273:’’

Brother Elijah B. Hine, a well known Mason and greatly respected citizen of Boston, died March 6 at the advanced age of 86 years. His funeral was held March loth in the First Methodist Episcopal Church of which Bro. Hine was one of the oldest members. Brother Hine was a thirty-second degree Mason aud a member of the Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association. The Masonic fraternity was very largely represented at his funeral by members of St. John's Lodge, St. Andrew's Royal Arch Chapter, Boston Council, Royal and Select Masters; Boston Commandery, K. T. ; Boston-Lafayette Lodge of Perfection, Giles F. Yates Princes of Jerusalem, Mt. Olivet Chapter, Rose Croix, Massachusetts Consistory. Other organizations of which Mr. Hines was a member that were present in bodies were the Boston Veteran Firemen's Association and the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Ladies' Auxiliary Association, of which Mr. Hines was president.

HITCHCOCK, ENOS 1744-1803

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  • MM before 1779

From History of Freemasonry in Beverly, Massachusetts, 1779-1824, Page 14:'

The Rev. Enos Hitchcock, pastor of the North Beverly Church, was a member of the Craft. He was a Chaplain in the Revolutionary Army. It has been stated that he sat in Lodge with General Washington. He was absent from Beverly in 1779 and 1780. He resigned the pastorate in 1780. It is possible that he sat in Amity Lodge. The Records of the Lodge are most incomplete. We have only bits of information for 1779 and 1780 and 1781; the rest of the Records, if ever there were any, were destroyed by fire in some of the losses the Grand Lodge at times sustained by fire, or are — if still in existence — inaccessible to us. It would not be surprising if in days to come other records should be discovered.

Note from Ancestry.com:

"Rev. Enos Hitchcock, D. D., born Springfield, Mass., Grad. Harvard College 1767, installed pastor of the Benevolent Congregational church and society in Providence, 1783. As Chaplain in the Revolutionary army he was respected and beloved by the immortal Washington. As minister of the Gospel he was eminent for piety, urbanity and charity. Zealous for general education he led the way to establish publick schools in Providence. Earnest for religion he gave more than six thousand dollars to the Benevolent Congregational Society, the interest of which is to be applied to the support of a learned and pious minister of the Congregational order. He died Feb. 26, 1803, age 57, and expiring said, 'I sleep in Jesus.' "

HOAR, JOSEPH 1784-1849

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. IX, No. 2, December, 1849, Page 63:

Pepperell, Nov. 12, 1849.

Died, in Groton, Mass., Nov. 3, 1849, Br. Joseph Hoar, aged 65 years. Br. Hoar was a worthy Mason, and a member of St. Paul's Lodge. His wife has been suddenly called to mourn the loss of a kind husband, and his children an affectionate father. Brethren! How true it is, that in the "midst of life, we are in the midst of death." Then let us be prepared to enter the Grand Lodge of eternity, where peace and harmony forever reigns.

Yours, fraternally,

Luther S. Bancroft.

HODGKINS, JOSEPH WILSON 1856-1934

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XXIX, No. 9, May 1934, Page 274:

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Joseph Wilson Hodgkins, 77, for many years prominently assoeiatcd with the American Sugar Refining Company, and a leader in fraternal affairs, died Thursday, April 19, following a short illness, at his home in South Weymouth. Mass.

Mr. Hodgkins had lived for many years in Boston until he removed to South Weymouth recently. He was born in Boston, the son of William E. and Anne (Bubier) Hodgkins. He attended the public schools in Boston, and later the Cambridge High and Latin School, from which he was graduated.

He was identified with the sugar industry for many years, and was an executive with the American Sugar Refinery Company when he retired several years ago.

He was formerly a member of the First Corps Cadets, the Hamilton Association, the Boston Athletic Association and the Corinthian Yacht Club, the Mayflower Society and the Sons of the Revolution. He was well known in Masonic circles, being a thirty-second degree member identified with the Mt. Lebanon Lodge and Adelphi Lodge. He was a past commander of St. Bernard Commandery, of Boston.

Mr. Hodgkins is survived by his widow, a sister, Mrs. Edmund H. Tarbell of Newton, Mass., and a brother, Howard G. Hodgkins. of Chicago.

Funeral services, attended by a number of prominent notables in the Craft were held at Weymouth. Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Burial was in Forest Hills Cemetery.

HOLDEN, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 1817-1855

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XIV, No. 11, September 1855, Page 351:

At a special meeting of Ancient York Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, held this day, after the return of this body from the grave of Br. B. F. Holden, the following Resolutions were offered and unanimously adopted :—

  • Whereas, for the second time since the organization of Ancient York Lodge, it has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, in his all wise providence to visit us with affliction, and thereby remove from us and this world, our esteemed Brother Benjamin F. Holden, therefore
  • Resolved, That in this solemn providence, we are reminded of our frailty and taught the importance of living in accordance with the great truths inculcated in our Lectures.
  • Resolved, That in the decease of our worthy and estimable Brother, this Lodge is called to mourn over a faithful servant, who by a life of integrity and uprightness, and by a full development of all the social virtues, has endeared himself to all who knew him.
  • Resolved, That we sincerely sympathize with the family and relatives of the deceased, in their painful affliction, and that we cordially extend to them our sympathy and condolence.
  • Resolved, That as a tribute of respect to our departed Brother, the jewels of this Lodge, be clad in mourning.
  • Resolved, That the Secretary, transmit a copy of these Resolutions to the family of our deceased Brother, also a copy to the Freemasons' Magazine, for publication, and that they be entered in full upon the records of this Lodge.

Isaac C. Eastman, Secretary of Ancient York Lodge.

HOLDEN, FREEMAN 1780-1868

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXVII, No. 9, July 1868, Page 294:

We are again called upon to record the death of one of our oldest, perhaps the very oldest in this Commonwealth, and certainly one of the most venerable and best beloved of our aged brethren, — one who through the long period of sixty-four years has stood by our Institution, sympathizing with and sustaining it in its days of trial, and rejoicing with it in its resumed prosperity. We have but few of the class of aged and faithful brethren to which he belonged now remaining with us, and they are rapidly passing away. A few years more, and the last leaf will have withered and fallen. Br. Freeman Holden was born June 17, 1780, and was made a Mason in Mt. Zion Lodge, then located in the town of Hardwick, in the county of Worcester, in the year 1804. On the 14th of October, 1850, he took membership in Mt. Lebanon Lodge, of this city, and was admitted to honorary membership on the 13th of January, 1863, — a compliment indicative of the high estimation in which he was held by his brethren of the Lodge, and a just tribute to his long and faithful services as a Mason, and his estimable personal qualities as a man.

HOLDEN, OLIVER 1765-1844

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XXXII, No. 1, September 1936, Page 8:

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by Samuel Henry Longley, K. T., 32°

For almost a century and a half the inspiring notes of the hymn "Coronation" have filled the churches of America with their melody. Yet how many of the Freemasons who joined in singing realized that it was composed by a brother Mason? Oliver Holden was a member of King Solomon's Lodge of Boston, and was made an honorary member in 1808. He also presented this lodge with an ivory gavel that was used by all masters after that time. "Coronation" was composed when Brother Holden was 28 years of age, and just after the birth of his first child. It was sung by the composer for the first time in the church at Charlestown in 1793, and was published in the Union Harmony the same year. During the Civil War it was frequently sung by soldiers both on the march and on going into battle.

Brother Holden was born in the town of Shirley, Mass., September 18, 1765, in an old farm house that still stands on the hill of the town. He was trained to be a carpenter, but had no taste for that work, as his delight was in music. Charlestown had been devastated during the Revolution and when the war was ended, people returned to their homes and the work of rebuilding attracted manv others, including the Holdens. Brother Holden appears as a real estate dealer there in 1787.

When Brother George Washington, then President of the United States, visited Boston in 1789, Brother Holden was selected to train a choir to sing a welcome. They were stationed across the street from the Old State House, and when Brother Washington came J a point where a triumphal arch had been erected, choir burst forth with this hymn:—

Great Washington, the hero's come;
Each heart exulting hears the sound.
See! thousands their deliverer throng.
And shout him welcome all around.
Now in full chorus bursts the song
And shout the deeds of Washington.

Brother Holden conducted a music store in Charlestown for many years. He was also justice of the peace, and in 1818 represented the town in general court. During these busy years he also taught singing schools, and found the time to write many hymns and songs. His first volume, entitled "America's Harmony, containing a variety of airs, suitable for Divine Worship, or Thanksgiving, Ordination, Christmas Fasts, Funerals and other occasions; together with a number of Psalm Tunes in three or four Parts, the whole entirely new, By Oliver Holden, Teacher of Music, Charlestown," was published in 1792. Most of these had been composed in answer to the public demand for his works, and this book met with universal favor after it was published. His truly devotional spirit appears in every piece in this volume. This won a reputation for him and a place among hymn writers of the day.

The following year he published "The Union Harmony or Universal Collection of Sacred Music" in two volumes, and this was followed by "The Worcester Collection of Sacred Harmony" that was printed by [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMThomas Isaiah Thomas, of Worcester. Brother Holden passed away September 4, 1844, and was buried in the old Phipps burying ground in Charlestown, but no monument marks the spot. A tablet has been placed on the brick wall near by.

The old parish of Shirley has erected in its meeting house a bronze tablet bearing the features of Brother Holden and an inscription in his memory.

The old organ on which he composed "Coronation" is in the house of a descendant, and resembles one of the old-fashioned secretaries of the colonial period. A brass plate tells us it was made by Astor and Company, of London. The pipes are hidden in the upper part, and the bellows is in the lower part, and worked by a treadle in the front.

Old Coronation will keep the memory of Brother Holden alive through many centuries yet, as it has in the years that are passed.

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XXXII, No. 4, December 1936, Page 79:

Oliver Holden (1765-1844), who composed the famous tune "Coronation," was variously a carpenter, minister and musician. He was a member of King Solomon's Lodge. Charlestown, Massachusetts, and was active therein for a period of ten years, serving one year as its Master. He kept a music store, and taught music for many years. He composed more than twenty hymns, and was the author of a number of musical works. When Washington visited Boston in 1789, he as greeted by a chorus of men who sang the "Ode to Columbia's Favourite Son" under the leadership of Holden.

HOLLIDAY, GUY H. 1866-1937

From Proceedings, Page 1937-126:

Right Worshipful Brother Holliday was born in Roxbury August 17, 1866, and died in Hingham August 1, 1937.

Brother Holliday was educated in the Roxbury Latin School and Harvard University, from which he received the Bachelor of Arts degree in 1889 and the Bachelor of Laws degree in 1892. He practiced law in Boston until 1901, when he was appointed assistant clerk of the Suffolk Superior Court. He resigned that position to accept an appointment as Secretary of the Harvard University Law School, which position he held for the last twelve years of his life. For several years, beginning in 1912,he was a member of the faculty of the Y. M. C. A. Evening Law School.

Brother Holliday was Raised in Joseph Webb Lodge January 3, 1906, and was its Master in 1918 and 1919. He affiliated with Old Colony Lodge tn 1922 but dimitted in 1927. He was a Charter member of The Harvard Lodge in 1923, and served as its Master Under Dispensation. He was also a Charter member of United Lodge in 1926. He sat in Grand Lodge as Proxy for Sungari Lodge from 1930 to 1936, inclusive. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Second Masonic District in 1920 and 1921, by appointment of Most Worshipful Arthur D. Prince.

Brother Holtiday had been in failing health for some time, but his death was sudden and unexpected.

Brother Holliday's Masonic record shows at once his devotion to the Fraternity and his popularity among its members. He was a very companionable man, and one of his most noticeable characteristics was a dry humor which always lent zest to his conversation. He is a great loss to his profession and al1 of us who knew and loved him so well.

HOLLINGER, DANIEL 1815-1916

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  • MM 1838, Harmony #11, Brookville, IN
  • Member 1860 Winthrop

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XI, No. 4, January 1916, Page 139:

Brother Daniel Hollinger, Winthrop, Mass., who was presented at the Communication of the Grand Lodge, Dec. 8th by Grand Master Johnson as the oldest Mason in the Country, and who was honored by having the title of Past Grand Deacon conferred on him at that time, lived but three weeks to enjoy his new honor. He died December 29th. His dying request was that the bouquet of one hundred carnations that was presented to him by Grand Master Johnson on the occasion of his visit to the Grand Lodge be buried with him.

Mr. Hollinger was born in Schwartzenaeker, Bavaria, Sept. 15, 1815. His father, also Daniel Hollinger, fought in the battle of Waterloo. Young Hollinger became an expert chemist at the age of twenty, having been tutored by his father. Believing that a better opportunity awaited him in America, young Hollinger quit Germany at twenty-one. After fifty-four days through hard weather the schooner on which he was a passenger docked at New York, just too late to connect with the overlaid stage for Pittsburgh, where he was bound. Anxious to get to his destination, Hollinger in company with three other young men, rather than wait a week for the next coach took the one to Philadelphia and from there trudged overland to Pittsburgh. He went to work in a paper mill, one of the three then in the country. Later he drifted down the Mississippi River and finally wound up in Brookfield, Ind., where he became a Mason seventy-seven years ago.

After that he settled in Lowell, where he married Miss Harriet Warren,. He also lived in Lee, Hyde Park and Washington. His wife died shortly after moving to Hyde Park, and later he married again. His second wife died about six years ago. Twenty-six years ago Mr. Hollinger retired from active business and had since resided with his daughter, Mrs. Henry B. Fiske, who is his only survivor. He was a 32d degree Mason and retained membership in Harmony Lodge, of Brookfield, Ind.

HOLMES, FRANK WATERMAN 1858-1906

From New England Craftsman, Vol. II, No. 4, January 1907, Page 154:’’

Brother Frank W. Holmes, who died suddenly in Rutland, Vt., Dec. 12, is widely known in East Boston, where he was born and educated. He was a graduate of the Emerson Grammar School and the East Boston High School. He had been engaged in mercantile life, latterly as a travelling salemau. He was better known as a Ma-son and a member of Mystic Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, of which he had been a Past Worthy Patron.

HOLMES, WILLIAM W. 1874-1933

From Proceedings, Page 1933-101:

Right Worshipful Brother Holmes died in Webster, April 4, 1933.

Brother Holmes was for many years a grain and feed merchant. The last years of his life were spent in the life insurance business. He was active and prominent in the affairs of the town and of the First Congregational Church.

He took his Masonic degrees in Webster Lodge in 1899 and was its Master in 1907. He was District Deputy Grand Master of the Twentieth Masonic District in 1917 and 1918, by appointment of Most Worshipful Leon M. Abbott.

His death brings a great loss to his Lodge and to his community.

HOLT, JOSEPH G. 1839-1907

  • MM 1862, Amicable ‘’dimitted 1869’’
  • Charter Member 1867, Mizpah

From New England Craftsman, Vol. II, No. 10, July 1907, Page 391:’’

Brother Joseph G. Holt, an eminent lawyer of Boston, died June 18th.

He was born in Henniker, N. II., March 9, 1839; educated at Groton Academy and Harvard Law School, he was admitted to the bar at the early age of twenty-one years. He began his law practice in Cambridge, and while there was made a district attorney for Middlesex County. In the early years of manhood he became actively interested in politics and served upon the City Council.

He was a member of Boston Commandery K. T. and had been a Mason forty years.

HOMER, SAMUEL JOHN MILLS 1819-1872

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXXII, No. 4, April 1872, Page 120:

At a regular meeting of Mount Olivet Chapter of Rose Croix on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1873, the M. W. P. M., Bro. Wm. D. Stratton, announced the death of our esteemed Senior Warden, S. J. M. Homer, in the following tribute.

In the midst of life we are overshadowed by the unrelenting hand of death. Surrounded by the joys and associations that shed a brightness over our pathway through this world, still the dark cloud of dissolution is suspended above us, and we know not whom it will encompass.

A short time since, one whose spirit now inhabits realms to us unknown, was foremost among us, endearing himself to his associates by many acts of disinterested friendship, love and affection. His words of counsel have often been our guide, his cheering voice has enlivened our drooping spirits, how much we shall miss him, let each heart answer for itself.

By the death of our Ill. Bro. Samuel John Mills Homer, our Order has lost a bright and shining example of a just and true man, a zealous Christian, and a lover of all those principles that tend to make a perfect Mason. Courteous and manly in his intercourse with all, faithful in his friendships, and charitable in his actions.

Language fails to express the deep emotions of sadness that fill our hearts while witnessing the sudden severing of his earthly connection with us, yet would we place within our archives the record of his virtues, and there let it remain as a lasting testimony of his worth, and though it be as a monument erected to mark our grief, let it also serve to keep his memory fresh within our hearts.

That vacant chair in the west tells its own sad story; often from that station have we heard from him the cheering lesson of Hope, often have his lips repeated,

"The Hope of Heaven our spirits cheer,
No more we grieve for sorrows part,
Nor any future conflict fear,
So we may safe arrive at last."


Now those lips are closed to us forever, that voice is silent; but our Faith is strong that he has reached that heaven the peace and joys of which

"do far o'erpay
The hardest labors of the road."


And now that we may no more behold him in our midst, no more hear the sound of his voice or feel his fraternal grasp, while we drop the tear of sorrow for our great loss, let us remember that he has finished his labors here and passed to his rest but a little in advance; let the hope cheer us that we may meet again in a far brighter land where death comes not, and where the glory of the Great Architect of the Universe will light our pathway through the boundless realms of eternity.

Ill. Bro. Winslow Lewis then presented the following resolutions which were adopted:

In our associated, as well as in our individual and domestic relations, how Death steals in with stealthy step, and robs us of our treasures, of our fondest hopes and reliances, of those whom we trusted to have been spared to be the solace of many years, the stay of our happiness!

But by the primeval fiat of Him who doeth all things well for us here and hereafter, it is ordained that

"Condemned by Hope's delusive mien,

As on we toil from day to day.

By sudden blast or slow decline
Our social comforts drop away."


By a dispensation to which we humbly bow, we are called to pay our tribute to the memory of one, so recently among us in all the pride of manhood and of prospective happiness, one endeared to us as a member of this organization, by his manly virtues of honesty, friendship, brotherly love, of Christianity.

What a void has he left in our hearts! What a void in our West! Can we forget his voice his animation, his emphasis on the emotions of Hope, delivered in tones which touched every heart, thrilled us with the assurance that our hopes here, will be consummated in fruition! His earthly hopes are now sundered, but expanded in other realms, where no change can come, or expectation be. The eternity of joy.

When we commit "dust to dust, earth to ashes," we irrepressibly turn to the departed life. Has it been well spent? Has it been fruitful in good deeds ? Has the heart now stilled in death pulsated for human suffering and felt for the poor and the desolate? Has it played its part in benevolence and kindly acts ? Has it bestowed its surplusage on the needy? In one word, has it left a halo to embalm its memory? Has this now perished clay left any testimony to perpetuate its true existence? That is the best, the greatest deduction to be left, which impresses us all, when life's issues are ended, we then are reminded that

"Only the actions of the just
Smell sweet and blossom in the dust."


From these preliminary sentiments, may we not with justice to our deceased Brother, sanction the following resolutions:

  • Resolved, That by the translation from earth to heaven, as we humbly trust of our dearly beloved friend and associate, Samuel J. M. Homer, we deplore the loss of one endeared to us by many excellences as a man and as a member of this Body. Kind, courteous, genial, enthusiastic in good deeds, he has left a bright record of "what good may come from our Nazareth," a fair exponent of the principles and practices of the benign teachings of our hallowed institution.
  • Resolved, That we condole with those who have been bereft of their honored Head. The fond husband, the dear brother are lost to them here, but the joyful hope that these earthly relations are dissolved but for a few years, will assuage the anguish of separation, having the assurance that their reunion must be effected in spheres of exalted happiness to endure forever.

HOOPER, THOMAS 1779-1868

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXVII, No. 10, August 1868, Page 311:

Born April 18, 1770.
Died July 23, 1868.

Worshipful Brother Thomas Hooper was born in Charlestown on the 16th of April, 1779. Left an orphan at the early age of thirteen, he was brought up in the family of Deacon David Goodwin, one of the founders of King Solomon's Lodge, of whom he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, and from whom he undoubtedly acquired those principles of uprightness and integrity which characterized his long life. In a recent sketch of the lives of the founders of King Solomon's Lodge, Br. Hooper thus feelingly alludes to his personal relations to this worthy mentor of his youth. He says: "He became the guardian and protector of the orphan boy of thirteen years. He led me with a father's care from youth to manhood. He made me a mechanic. During the nine years in which I dwelt under his roof, never did I witness aught that would derogate from his character for strict uprightness and integrity. He was a man diligent in his calling, fervid in his piety, and honorable in his dealings with his fellow-men."

After completing his apprenticeship, Br. Hooper entered into business with his former master, and carried on his trade for some sixteen years, when, on account of his health, he relinquished the business. He was then for a few years receiver oft tolls on the Charles River Bridge, and afterward became connected with the Massachusetts Bank, of Boston, where he remained in a responsible and trusted situation for over thirty-three years. At the age of seventy, he retired from active business with a moderate competence, and, under the shade of his own vine and fig-tree, hand in hand with his beloved spouse, and surrounded by loving friends and relatives, his declining years have passed sweetly and pleasantly along, till now, the gavel of the Great Master has called him from labor to refreshment.

Br. Hooper was married at the age of twenty-three to Mary Wyer, of Charlestown, an estimable lady, descended from one of the early families of the town, by whom he had fifteen children, seven sons and eight daughters, of whom three sons and three daughters are now living, together with thirty-three grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Our brother was initiated into Masonry in the year 1800, in King Solomon's Lodge, and admitted a member of the Lodge in 1801; was elected and served as Secretary in 1805, 1806, and 1807 ; Worshipful Master in 1812, 1813, and 1814; was elected an Honorary Member in 1816; and continued his visits to the Lodge until within a year or two of his decease.

Br. Hooper was one of the Charter Members of St. Paul's Royal Arch Chapter, of Boston, of which he was made an Honorary Member in 1867. He was also the leading petitioner for the Dispensation for the Royal Arch Chapter of the Signet, of Charlestown.

Freemasonry was to our brother his dearest association outside of the family circle. His Masonry was of the heart, true and faithful, through good report and through evil report. He stood by the Institution, in days when, to do so, required a degree of moral courage which we in our day wot not of, and cherished its principles to the day of his death. He was ever ready with counsel and advice for a brother's ear; and this, from his long experience and truthful promptings, was always sound and valuable. The writer is greatly indebted to him in this respect, and it is a gratifying reflection, that in all matters of importance connected with our Institution, he has acted in accordance with the views and advice of his beloved and venerable teacher.

Br. Hooper was a man of marked decision of character. In politics, he was conservative; in religious matters, liberal and charitable; having, however, a great dislike to creeds and dogmas. Firm in his simple faith, his religion was all that Masonry demands of its votaries, — a faithful trust in the Great Architect, and charity to his fellow-men. Being asked a day or two previous to his departure, whether he saw any reason to change his religious views, he replied, in a voice which age and sickness had not apparently weakened,— "No, I trust in God!" And thus, through life, lie followed his Conductor, and feared no danger.

His habits were frugal and unostentatious, and his pleasures those of a social rather than a public nature ; although he was always happy to meet his brethren and friends in social intercourse, and to contribute his quota of pleasant anecdote and good counsel. He was fond of poetry and music, in both of which he was no mean proficient in composition. His memory was remarkable, and his conversational talent in this connection was a fund of never-failing interest and instruction to his hearers. Living as he did contemporary with those who rebuilt his native town after its conflagration in the war of the Revolution, he has been able to place upon record many valuable reminiscences concerning their lives and character. In knowledge of the early history of Charlestown and of her ancient landmarks, no one is left to (ill his place.

In addition to the faithful performance of his masonic duties, Br. Hooper served the town many years as one of the selectmen, a portion of the time as chairman of the board, and afterwards as alderman under the city charter, the duties of all of which stations he so discharged as to meet the approval of his townsmen.

And now, in the fullness of days and honor, from no apparent disease, but simply from old age, and the natural decay of the vital forces, with speech and senses retained to the very day of his death, at the ripe age of eighty-nine years, he has gone to rest with perfect resignation and trust, — so peacefully that the watchful eye of affection at his bedside knew not of his going, — leaving besides the descendants already enumerated, the beloved companion of nearly threescore and ten years of his journey of life, who ministered to him faithfully in sickness and in health, and who now at the advanced age of eighty-five, in the enjoyment of tolerable health, awaits with patient resignation the signal which shall summon her also to the great gathering of all living.

HOPE, RALPH K. 1888-1937

From Proceedings, Page 1937-80:

Right Worshipful Brother Hope was born in Chelsea December 16, 1888, and died there May 31, 1937.

Brother Hope was educated in the Chelsea schools. His active business life was spent in the service of the Chase and Sanborn Coffee Company. He was a useful and interested citizen of his native city, serving as a member of the Board of Aldermen for three terms, in 1917, 1918, and 1920.

He took his Masonic Degrees in Star of Bethlehem Lodge in 1914, and was its Master in 1923 and 1924, and was District Deputy Grand Master for the Chelsea Third Masonic District in 1928 and 1929, by appointment of Most Worshipful Frank L. Simpson and Most Worshipful Herbert W. Dean. He was a member of the Royal Arch Chapter of the Shekinah and of Palestine Commandery, Knights Templar.

Brother Hope's death was sudden and unexpected, being caused by complications following an apparently successful surgical operation, and the news of it came as a great shock to his many friends in civic and fraternal circles. Cut off as he was in the midst of his usefulness, his passing leaves a place in the hearts and lives of many which will long remain unfilled.

HOPKINS, RUFUS H. 1841-1920

From Proceedings, Page 1920-460:

R.W. RUFUS H. HOPKINS was born in Provincetown, Mass., May 2, 1841, and died in Hopkinton October 18, 1920. In his younger days he followed the sea on a whaling vessel. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the navy, and was a member of Col. Prescott Post, G.A.R. of Ashland. After the war he returned to Hopkinton where he soon became identified with public affairs. He is recorded as a boot-maker in the Lodge record, but soon after was made tax collector of Hopkinton, in which office he served many years.

Bro. Hopkins received the Masonic degrees in North Star Lodge, of Ashland, Mass., in 1873, and in 1882 he dimitted and became a member of John Warren Lodge, of Hopkinton. He was Master of John Warren Lodge in 1885 and 1886, and later served as its Secretary for nearly thirty years. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Twentieth Masonic District in 1897 and 1898. He was also a member of Summit Chapter, O.E.S., and of Hopkinton Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.

Bro. Hopkins was one of the best known and highly respected residents in Hopkinton, and was a zealous Freemason. His interest !n the welfare of John Warren Lodge was deep and permaaent. He rendered loyal service for the welfare of the Craft.

HOSFORD, HOCUM 1825-1881

From Liberal Freemason, Vol. V, No. 1, April 1881, Page 27:

Hocum Hosford.— The death of this our Brother, occurred April 5th, after a protracted illness. On Friday following, the remains were lying in state at his late residence, for the gratification of the many of his fellow citizens who desired to see for the last time, the familiar features of their departed friend and neighbor. In deference to his wishes, no elaborate arrangements were made for the funeral which occurred on Saturday afternoon, although it was attended by an unusually large number of people.

The services at the house were private; to these the friends of the family were admitted, also the Representatives of the various Masonic organizations in Lowell, of the Grand Commandery of Mass. and R. I., of the various corporations, banking and manufacturing, wherein he was connected by executive or official relations, of the leading wholesale and retail Dry Goods Houses in Boston, the partner and employees of the firm of H. Hosford & Co., leading members of the bar, the heads of most of the dry goods houses in Lowell, whose places were closed from two o'clock to four, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, together with others until the large house was completely filled with a sympathetic audience who knew the deceased, and loved him for his estimable qualities of head and heart, to an extent obtained by few.

The street in front of the residence was also crowded with sorrowing people. The floral decorations were elegant, expensive and profuse. Noticeable was a broken column counted by a white dove having in its beak a streamer bearing the words We shall miss him. This was from the employees of the firm. A fine floral anchor from the directors of the Merchant's National Bank, and another from the Fire and Marine Insurance Co. of Boston. The employes of the Boston and Lowell Railroad sent a floral pillow of exceeding beauty, on which was a crown, and the expressive words, Our Friend; in addition to these were many personal contributions, fragrant and beautiful. A male quartet opened the services by chanting Lord let me know mine end. They subsequently sung by request of friends, and very impressively, The sweet by and by, and closed with the anthem Come unto me. The services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Seward, whose Address was a thoughtful and truthful tribute, and a just analysis oi the character of the deceased. No less than sixty-three coaches were required to convey the friends and representatives to the cemetery, where the quartet sang Abide with me, etc., and the Rev. Mr. Seward read the committal service. A few words from the Masonic burial service were spoken by the Master of Kilwinning Lodge, of which Brother Hosford was a member, the brethren dropped the evergreen into the grave,— with less than this they could not feel satisfied,— and as their faces were turned homeward, each felt the oppression of a loss that can be but poorly measured by tongue or pen. Our May number will contain an extended sketch of the departed.

From Liberal Freemason, Vol. V, No. 2, May 1881, Page 35:

If a man die shall he live again? is a question'familiar to the ears of Masons, and to those of the city of Lowell the answer is given with peculiar emphasis, by the life, character and death of Brother Hocum Hosford.

Born in Charlotte, Vermont, November 8th, 1825, he removed to Lowell in 1845, and speedily made his way to a foremost place in the business and social interests of his chosen home.

It is not possible within the limits of an article like this to count the various places of honor and of trust held by him, always with fidelity; and we forego indulging our inclination in this direction.

The address delivered by the Rev. J. L. Seward at the funeral ceremonies is so apt and discriminating, that we substitute it for any thought of our own, and confine our notes to the more immediate masonic relations of our departed brother and friend.

He was made a Mason in Ancient York Lodge, January 18th, 1854, and his membership therein dates from May 24th following. The demands of his active business life prevented his taking any office of note, until in 1867 a number of well-known brethren concluded to organize a new Lodge in Lowell, and he became one of the Charter members of Kilwinning Lodge, a Warden, and its Master, being elected to this latter place in 1870. In 1869, he was made Chairman of a Committee in Grand Lodge, on the Masonic Temple in Boston", and in June, 1870, a report was submitted, which was printed in extenso, and covers thirteen pages in the printed proceedings of that year.

The report is characteristic of the man, and evinces the clearness of his financial methods, coupled with that patient and persevering energy, which in him accomplished complete results, and which, in this case, made the Grand Lodge, as well as the entire brotherhood in Massachusetts, his debtor, because of the fulness of the knowledge it conveyed in all matters relating to the temple and its construction.

His warm and generous nature always prompted him to give such assistance as he could, even though it might not be possible for him to engage actively in the enterprise. It was therefore in entire harmony with his character that he advanced through the several grades in the York Rite, and frequently deferred business to give his presence for the encouragement of those who were willing to, or could undertake the performance of ritualistic duties.

He was exalted in Mt. Horeb Royal Arch Chapter, January 5th, 1857, admitted to Ahasuerus Council of Royal and Select Masters, April 26th, 1864, and created a Knight Templar in Pilgrim Commandery, May 13th, 1857.

He filled various offices in the Chapter, holding that of King when he was elected Mayor. The exactions of this latter office, made more arduous because of the War, rendered it necessary for him to retire from ritualistic duties, and these he did not resume in the Chapter.

In April, 1867, he presented an elegant Banner to the Commandery, then Encampment, on which occasion he used the following language : "In conformity with a desire heretofore expressed, in Friendship and Brotherly-love I most cheerfully donate this beautiful Banner to Pilgrim Lncampment." The Lowell Masonic Association was formed in 1853, for purposes connected with the masonic apartments, their furnishing, rent, and general care, and of this he was one of the three Trustees, on the part of Mt. Horeb Chapter, at the time of his death.

In the Council he was, as in the other bodies, an ever faithful and attentive member, and no doubt found many welcome hours of relaxation from the cares of business in attending its assemblies. It was scarcely possible that his brethren would consent to relieve him of all official duty, hence he was called to serve the Commandery two years as Generalissimo, and three years as Eminent Commander, ending in October, 1872.

At the Annual Conclave in 1879, tne Grand Commandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island amended its Constitution and provided for a Board of Trustees of the Grand Fund; of this he was chairman from its beginning.

Thus did Hocum Hosford receive and retain the confidence of his brethren, and leave to the brotherhood he loved the legacy of a truly masonic character.

We shall omit to follow the merchant's clerk in his career from that to the Mayor's chair of a great and prosperous city, nor do we need to speak of him as Director, Treasurer, and President of enterprising and influential Corporations; but large as was the space he filled in business life, and important as were the positions of trust and honor in the affairs of man, he was superior to all, because he was above reproach, where reproach signifies to blame.

To the address of Rev. Brother Seward, who knew him well, we leave our further expressions of a good man's moderate eulogy.

Beloved Friends;— I need not say that we are here to pay a loving and deserving tribute of affection to the memory of an honored man, citizen, friend and neighbor. I need not say that a star of the first magnitude has disappeared from the business world; that this city has lost a tried and loyal and respected resident; for this large assembly, representing so many and so varied interests, of itself, testifies to the worth of our honored and deceased friend and to the high regard entertained for him by this community and by the business public.

His life is a testimony to the brilliant results of an active mind, well balanced, with many good mental faculties, under good discipline, and working in unison together. It is a conspicuous example, also, of the results which wait upon energy, courage, perseverance, fidelity, and, more than all else, honesty of purpose. Born among the Green Mountains of Vermont, descended from honest, intelligent, hard-working and pious ancestors, he inherited those sterling qualities of character which alone insure success and prepare one to face the various trials and hardships of iife. In those early days of toil upon the hill farm in his native state, looking wherever his eyes might turn upon some of nature's loveliest scenery, breathing the purest air, drinking the clearest water, attending the country school, he was all the while receiving just that discipline which he needed when, at the age of twenty, he came to this city, to engage in business for himself. We can almost fancy the thoughts that crowded upon his mind, as he wended his way over what would then be a long, tedious road.

That he was resolving to be honest we may well conjecture was a prominent thought; that he should do well whatever he undertook to do was most probably another thought; and that he was brave and persevering, always finding a way to overcome difficulties, we indeed know. How uncertain is this starting in business! how many are the anxieties of the parents! how many the disappointing outlooks for the young man! how many temptations to be overcome, new acquaintances formed, new principles of business to be learned!

His well-known habit of examining with care all the aspects of any question which presented itself well assures us that, as he journeyed toward this young and thriving city, he considered all these possible difficulties and disappointments.

That he profited by every experience in life there is little doubt. His first small salary was enough for the time. He made it suffice and regulated his habits accordingly. He was happy then, as he has-been since, and, in that early period of life, owing to just those very conditions, he learned much of human nature; its characteristics, trials and possibilities.

His great success has been due to various causes. First of all he was faithful and persevering. As a clerk and employee he was faithful to the interest he was serving. He studied to ascertain all the points of his business. He aimed to understand it thoroughly, to be master of every root and branch of it. This is one most essential element of prosperity. Many a young man fails of his prize because he is too indifferent about his affairs, not careful enough in small things. Mr. Hosford intended to be master of all the difficulties, that he might act with understanding and discretion. Even while serving others he required that knowledge which enabled him to bring his own business to such a point of prosperity.

His energy ;dso carried him where others would have faltered. He knew no such word as fail. He had an indomitable will and was determined to accomplish an object and did so. Obstacles he encountered frequently, as all business men will, and the more extensive the business the more frequent and the more important will they become, lint the greater the resistance the greater his determination to overcome it. He was an untiring worker. He worked where others would sleep. His ambition far exceeded his physical endurance. He could easily have worn out, with business, two such bodies as that of his.

These two qualities, attention to business and energy of purpose, were tested to their utmost, in consequence of a third qualification, and that the most important, good natural ability. He had not the advantages of vihat is called a liberal education; but he possessed gifts which only nature can bestow and which no school can furnish. The schools can add to native gifts and improve them, but they can never create them where they are lacking. One who has no capacity for business can never acquire that capacity in an academy. One who possesses natural talent will improve it at all events. This natural capacity and aptitude for business our friend possessed. He had indeed good schooling and had taught; but it was his own experience and native sagacity which best prepared him for the business of his life.

He was constantly enlarging his sphere of business activity and usefulness. As years passed by, his valuable services were sought in many ways, which tasked his strength to the utmost limit. Never forsaking his first and chosen business in this city, we find him directing business industiies from Maine to Massachusetts, and even transacting business while in Europe. As the treasurer of three manufacturing companies, all of them important ones; as the vice-president for many years of a savings bank; as a director for several years of two national banks, and of two insurance companies ; as the president of the Merchant's Bank; as the half-owner and financial manager of the Chase Mill; and, as interested in various other smaller enterprises and industries, in connection with his daily-increasing dry goods business he has shown how diversified have been his business talents, how untiring and unremitting have been his duties, and how great the confidence reposed in his integrity and ability.

This honesty was the crowning glory of his business qualifications, as it is Indeed the basis of all business. No one doubted his reliability always, and under any circumstances. He vvas indeed spared from many temptations to violate honor where others are tempted, because of his ability to foresee what means must be employed to achieve certain ends; but his means were always honorable, and would bear the closest inspection, and, if he found that he had made any mistake* which he seldom did. he was the first to acknowledge it. lie necessarily, in his business dealings, was obliged to face the opposing opinions and prejudices of his business acquaintances and associates. No man could ever do the business which he lias done without giving offence; but I am sure that every person who has ever had any such feeling will certainly do him the honor to admit, however sharp may have been those asperities which arose in the transaction of business, that he was invariably to be respected as a man of honor and unimpeachable integrity.

As the manager of our important local railroad, he displayed an amount of executive ability, in a time of great difficulty, and of widely differing opinions as to policy and methods, which entitles him to the greatest consideration and respect of that company, and of this community. The important improvements which have been made along the line of that road during his term of service will be lasting monuments of his wisdom and of his interest in the public good.

So, too, the beautiful buildings which he has erected in Lowell, himself, and in connection with others, will be prized by his fellow citizens, as so many other beautiful buildings in our midst will be, as monuments to industry and worth, which will be shown with pride to future generations, as the deeds of former residents are brought to mind.

As might be expected of one whose life had been actively en-gaged in diversified business interests, our friend was greatly inter ested in the progress of the arts and sciences. He superintended the grand exhibition of the Middlesex Mechanics' Association in 1867; an enterprise conducted with so much success (which was largely attributed to his able management) that he received from the trustees a special vote of thanks, accompanied by a striking testimonial of their esteem.

As was most fitting our citizens have not allowed Mr. Hosford to remain in private life. After serving in the lower branches of the City Council, he was, in 1861, elected Mayor, in the early period of our unhappy Civil War. He was twice reelected, and subsequently sent to the State Legislature. He served the city most creditably as its Mayor in that most distressing period of our history. The old soldiers will never forget his zeal in caring for their interests. Several times since his decease have I been reminded that I should fail of my duty were I to omit to express their lasting gratitude to him for promptness in forwarding to the seat of war the boxes of necessaries and affectionate tokens of remembrance which were sent by the friends al home to the scat of war. His services in behalf of the soldiers were recogni/e I and highly complimented by our noble and lamented war governor, John A. Andrew, to have received whose good opinion may well have been an occasion for pride. Mr. Hosford did not display anv unworthy ambition for office. Whenever the citizens calle I him to a pist of duty he discharged his duties with fidelity and honor, preferring always the good of the public to his own.

He was devotedly attached to the principles and the work of Freemasonry. He recognized in it a moral power, helpful and strengthening in its influence upon the members of the order, and especially upon the young. He recognized the opportunities which the institution presented for developing the executive abilities of worthy and aspiring young men. and rejoiced at their progress and efficiency, he enjoyed the ceremonies of the order, and took the pans assigned to himself with a rare appreciation of their full meaning, rendering them in such a manner as to make a most favorable impression upon all; and he was honored with some of the highest offices in both the local and grand bodies of the order.

Possessing a large amount of good, practical, common sense, he was thoroughly practical in all things. I lis religious creed, however much itjnay liaue differed from .that of others, was practical, and such a one as would lead to a good life. He was sure that God is just, and the embodiment of perfect wisdom and supreme truth. He believed in a future life, and that it is our duty to do at &H times the best we know how. In a conversation with me, he once spoke of the intimate connection which subsists between the motives which determine conduct, and the results which flow from it. His views were practical and sensible. He had unbounded 11111 in the goodness of God, and that His ways are perfect. He manifested the greatest amount of patience in his last trying sickness, and, while he would have been glad to live for the sake of doing good to others, he was ready and willing to go, believing that God's will is perfect, and thai, in either event, it would be as God wills. It was not his custom to parade his religion nor to boast of his virtues. He was as careful not to affect righteousness as he-was cautious to be honest and true in all things. His life was a good example of the golden rule. He did unto others as he would wish to have others do unto him. He exhibited the practical fruits of religion in remembering the poor and the afflicted. He did not speak of his charities nor boast of his goodness, but many a poor person can testify to his disinterested kindness and generosity.

He always had the good of all men at heart, and especially of his family, it being his greatest anxiety to care for them, and to be attentive to their every want.

One so active, so full of energy and bright hopes, we shall miss from his accustomed place. We feel that he made a good use of the talents with which he was entrusted, and that his example will serve to animate many a young man, and to encourage him in seasons of discouragement and despair, in those days of small things, before the reputation has been formed, or the business habits become fixed; when it is so necessary to guard against temptation, to be contented with a little, and not to envy die mode of living of those who have greater abundance. To all such young men, our friend's life and business career shall ever be a striking lesson and example.

My dear friends: I dare not bring into relief too real a picture of the great earthly loss which you have sustained; but I would rather urge you to remember that our earthly career is no more than the beginning of life. We are here, preparing for the grander mission in another life. Try to think that this dear friend, the husband and father, the brother and the kinsman, still lives for you, can and should be still loved and remembered, that he is freed now from mortal cares and sorrows, and that he is where all is life and glory. Our Saviour taught us that in His Father's house were many mansions ; that He went to prepare a place for us. May we not believe with confidence that our friend has entered one of those mansions, a spacious mansion, reserved in heaven for him? Are we not entitled to believe that his active, useful life, which has done so much for others as well as for himself, which aimed at justice, truth and goodness; that that life well earned and merited such a mansion ? Let us think then not so much of our loss as his gain. We recognize and we bear testimony to the loss. This large assembly and these evidences of grief are unmistakable, and we know that Jesus wept at the tomb of His friend; and yet we must fasten our hope and our thoughts upon those eternal truths, those comforting hopes, which have been the solace of mankind for ages; which the Saviour of the world came to enforce; which are supported by our noblest aspirations and by the voice of reason, namely, the goodness and never-failing mercy of God and the continued growth of the spirit in a better and purer and brighter world, whither God will bring each and every soul, after it shall have experienced all the discipline to which every one is subject and from which no one can escape.

It is a comfort to feel that God knows all our wants, all our heart burnings, all our sorrows: that we can come to Him with all our burdens and feel that He has regard unto our prayers, and that He sent his well-beloved Son into the world to be the way and the truth and the life. Let us look to the light and the life of Christ, as our guide by day and our light by night, and, following that guide and that light, we need fear no harm, for God, who mercifully careth for the fall even of the sparrow, shall much more care for us His earthly children.

From Liberal Freemason, Vol. VI, No. 1, April 1882, Page 30:

The Memorial service or Lodge of Sorrow held in Lowell, under the auspices of Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templars, Sir Solon W. Stevens, Eminent Commander, on Wednesday evening, April Sth, in honor of the Memory of Sir Knight Hocum Hosford, are said to have been imposing and highly interesting. The several addresses, including one by the R. E. Grand Commander, were so many touching tributes to the memory of the deceased.

The Service of Song was a grateful acknowledgment of the duty of the creature to the Creator. Especial pains had been taken to prepare the Asylum, by the elaborate yet judicious use of drapery and flowers to give the best expression to the solemnities and services of the occasion.

HOSMER, ISAAC, 1802-1870

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXX, No. 1, November 1870, Page 30:

Ahasuerus Council of Select and Royal Masters,
Lowell, October 10, 1870.

  • Whereas, it hath pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to remove from our midst Comp. Isaac Hosmer, therefore,
  • Resolved — That in the sudden death of Comp. Hosmer we acknowledge the admonition of Divine Providence, that in the midst of life we are in death.
  • Resolved — That in the life of Comp. Hosmer we have exemplified the character of an honest and upright man, a kind and affectionate husband and parent, and a firm and unflinching Mason, who, having wrought his full time in the quarries, has been called to his final rest.
  • Resolved — That we deeply sympathize with the afflicted family in their bereavement.
  • Resolved — That these resolutions be spread upon the records, and that the succeeding page be dedicated to the memory of our deceased Companion.
  • Resolved — That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our deceased Companion; also to the Masonic Magazine for publication.

Joseph Bedloe,
Wm. North,
Wm. F. Salmon,
Committee

HOUGHTON, CHARLES BRYANT 1861-1907

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

Brother Charles Bryant Houghton, Worshipful Master of Joseph Webb Lodge, A. F. and A. M.. Boston, and well known in the jewelry trade in this city, died May 23 in the salesrooms of the D. C. Percival Company, wholesale jewelers, in the Jewelry Building, where he had been employed lor fifteen years as a salesman. He was 40 years old. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of death. Mr. Houghton was a man of sterling character and was highly esteemed by a large circle of business associates and other friends. He was well known in Masonic circles in Greater Boston and last November was elected Worshipful Master of Joseph Webb Lodge. He was secretary and treasurer of the Roslindale Unitarian church society and prominent in several social and fraternal societies.

‘’According to his membership card, Wor. Bro. Houghton was forty-six at the time of his death.’’

HOWARD, CHARLES E. 1820-1864

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXIII, No. 8, June 1864, Page 255:

At a Stated Communication of Fellowship Lodge of F. and A. Masons, held in Bridgewater, Mass., on Monday evening, April 18th, 1864, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted :—

  • Whereas it has pleased the Supreme Grand Master to summon from our circle, our Brother Charles E. Howard, and whereas it becomes us at this time to express our sorrow for his death, and to bear our testimony to his many virtues, therefore
  • Resolved, That by this dispensation of Divine Providence, the Institution has lost a true and zealous member; the members of this Lodge a faithful and beloved Brother, and the community a just and upright citizen.
  • Resolved, That we will ever cherish his memory; and while we mourn his departure from our midst, we rest in the hope that he was duly and truly prepared— worthy and well qualified, for admission into the Celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides.
  • Resolved, That we tender to the family of our deceased Brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathies in this their hour of trial.

L. W. Lovell, Sec.

HOWARD, ELMER F. 1861-1927

From Proceedings, Page 1927-102:

Brother Howard was born in Hartford, Vt., June 5, 1861, and died very suddenly at Northfield, April 16, 1927.

Brother Howard was graduated at Dartmouth College in 1886 and at once took up the work of teaching. He taught first in Brandon, Vt., and then at Wallingford, Vt. Here his conspicuous ability antl success soon brought promotion to the school superintendency. He served as superintendent of schools at Charlemont, Mass., and for about twenty years at Northfield. For a time he taught at the Mt. Hermon school. In 1924 he purchased the Northfield Press and continued in charge of it until his death.

Brother Howard became a member of St. Paul's Lodge No. 25, of Brandon, Vt. He dimitted in 1901 and afflliated with Harmony Lodge. He was Worshipful Master of Harmony Lodge in 1921 and 1922 and was District Deputy Grand Master for the Fourteenth Masonic District in 1925, by appointment from M.W. Dudley H. Ferrell, and in 1926.

Brother Howard was a very active and useful member of the Northfield Congregational Church, serving it as Deacon, Committeeman, and for many years as superintendent of the Sunday School. He served the town as a member of various committees, making whatever contribution to the eivic life was consistent with his official position. He made no secret of his political views, but was careful to keep his administration of the schools free from political entanglements.

An appreciative obituary notice says: "Mr. Howard's outstanding virtue was willing service." In this regard he exemplified the spirit of the Freemasonry which he loved so well and served so faithfully. An accomplished educator, a dearly loved friend, a respected citizen, a kindly Christian gentleman, he leaves us all poorer by his departure.

HOWARD, LYMAN 1823-1858

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XVIII, No. 2, Page 63:

At a meeting of Meridian Lodge of Freemasons, held Oct. 23d, A. L. 5858, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted :—

  • Whereas, it has pleased God to remove one of our Fraternity, Lyman Howard, thereby severing the tie which bound us together on earth ; and inasmuch as our Brother was very near to us, made so by his social, brotherly and manly virtues, therefore
  • Resolved, That we feel the deepest sorrow in bidding adieu to our departed Brother, but feel a subdued pleasure in looking back to the many happy hours we have spent in his society ; the many times we have been met by his cheerful smile, and cordial greeting.
  • Resolved, That we feel it our duty to bow with reverence and submission to this dispensation of Divine Power, with the consolation that the loss to us is gain to our Brother, who has gone to join that Celestial Lodge where the Grand Master of the Universe presides.
  • Resolved, That we tender to his widow and family our warmest sympathies in this, their bereavement, and commend them to Him from whom alone consolation Cometh. To Him who is above all other friends, and who never deserts the afflicted.
  • Resolved, That a copy of this be placed on file and entered on the records of said Lodge. Also, that a copy be forwarded the editors of the Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, and the Natick Observer for publication.

Ambrose Sloper, for the Committee.

HOWE, J. HERVEY 1830-1863

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXIII, No. 2, December 1863, Page 63:

At a Regular meeting of Blackstone River Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, held at their Lodge room, Oct. 20, 1863, the following Resolutions were unanimously passed :—

  • Whereas, it has pleased the Grand Master of the Universe, to call from labor on earth to refreshment in the Celestial Lodge above, our beloved Bro. Lieut. J. Hervey Howe,
  • Resolved, That this Lodge has heard, with the deepest sensibility, the announcement of the death on the evening of the 10th inst. at his residence in the town of West Boylston, of our beloved Bro. Lieut. J. Hervey Howe, late of the 51st Massachusetts Volunteers.
  • Resolved, That while we how with reverential submission to the summons of the Supreme Grand Master, we cannot withhold the expression of our unfeigned sorrow for the loss, and our respect for the virtues of our Brother, in whose death the community has lost a worthy citizen, the church an exemplary christian, and this Lodge one of its most endeared members.
  • Resolved, That we extend our condolence to the family of our deceased Brother, and trust that they will find consolation in the assurance of Holy Writ, "That he who giveth and who taketh away, doeth all things well."
  • Resolved, That a copy of these Resolutions be forwarded to the family of the de
ceased, and to the Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, and Woonsocket Patriot, for pub
lication.

Attest, George E. Bullard, Sec.

HOWE, MERRILL NICHOLAS 1828-1919

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XIV, No. 5, February 1919, Page 157:

One of Massachusetts' oldest Freemasons, Merrill N. Howe, was buried January 29th. Ninety-one years of age, Mr. Howe was for 70 years within the folds of that order. He became a member of St. Matthew's Lodge of Masons at Andover in 1849 while a student at Phillips Andover Academy, and was transferred to Grecian Lodge, of which he was a past master, in 1865. He was also a member of the Royal Arcanum for 41 years, the Red Men for 33 years and the Veteran Firemen of Lawrence for many years. Mr. Howe was one of the employees fortunate enough to escape death when the Pemberton Mill collapsed in 1860.

HUDSON, HORACE G. 1846-1912

From Proceedings, Page 1912-24:

R.W. HORACE G. HUDSON was born in Enfield, N. H., Feb. 8, 1846, and died at his residence in Merrimac, Mass., Feb. 19, 1912. He came to Amesbury when he was twenty years of age and was apprenticed to a watchmaker, for whom he worked four years. Brother Hudson later went into the same business on his own account and continued it successfully until his decease.

Brother Hudson received the Masonic degrees in Rising Star Lodge, No. 47, of Newmarket, N. H., and affiliated with Warren Lodge, of Amesbury, April 9, 1880. He served as Wor. Master of Warren Lodge in 1885 and 1886, and as District Deputy Grand Master of the Ninth Masonic District in 1905 and 1906. He was a member of Trinity Royal Arch Chapter, Amesbury Council, and Newburyport Commandery, K.T.

Genial, pleasant, possessing a personality that attracted, Brother Hudson made a wide circle of friends who esteemed him for the warmth of his friendships and the manliness of his life.

HUDSON, WILLIAM R. 1838-1906

From New England Craftsman, Vol. I, No. 9, July 1906, Page 400:

Brother William R. Hudson, who for 15 years has been tyler of Prospect Lodge, Roslindale, Mass., was buried with the Masonic service May 12. Nearly 100 of his brethren were in attendance.

HUMPHREY, EDSON K. 1862-1928

From Proceedings, Page 1928-198:

R,.W. Brother Humphrey was born in Salem, Maine, June 9, 1862, and died at his summer home in York, Maine, August 18, 1928. Brother Humphrey's active life was spent in the City of Lowell where he was an overseer for C. I. Hood & Company for twenty-five years. Of late years he was in the insurance business.

He became a member of Pentucket Lodge in 1894, and was its Worshipful Master from October 1916 to October 1918. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Twelfth Masonic District in 1923 and, 1924 by appointment of M.W. Dudley H. Ferrell. R.W. Brother Humphrey was a member of the several bodies in both the York and Scottish Rites in Lowell serving conspicuously with fidelity and distinction. He was a member of the Building Committee of the Lowell Masonic Temple at the time of his death.

R.W. Brother Humphrey had won for himself a distinguished place in the business life of Lowell as well as in Masonic circles. A large circle of friends and associates are the poorer for his going.

HUMPHREY, HENRY DEVEREAUX 1861-1919

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XIV, No. 10, July 1919, Page 333:

Brother Henry Peveraux Humphrey, aged 58 years and for the past thirty-two years secretary of Constellation Lodge, of Declham, Mass., died at his home in that town, Monday, July 7th, last. Funeral services were held from the Congregational Church on Wednesday, July 9, at 2 o'clock. A large attendance demonstrated the esteem in which Bro. Humphrey was held. His charming presence will be missed by the brethren of Constellation Lodge.

HUMPHREY, HENRY M. 1840-1919

From Proceedings, Page 1919-192:

R,.W. HENRY M. HUMPHREY was born in Athol, Mass., October 8, 1840, and died February 8, 1919. He received his early education in the public schools of his native town. After leaving school he studied dentistry in Boston two years, then removed to Philadelphia where he graduated from the Philadelphia Dental College. He returned to Athol in September, 1863, and associated as a Dentist in business with Dr. J. H. 'Williams. This partnership continued for five years, when, Dr. Williams dying, Dr. Humphrey continued the business for two years. In 1870 Dr. Humphrey bought the drug store at the Highlands, which he conducted until 1905, when he retired from active business.

Dr. Humphrey was engaged in newspaper and magazine work until July 1, 1913, when he was appointed a clerk in the Branch Post Office at the Highlands. He held this position until his decease. He served on the School Committee of Athol for many years; was on the Board of Registrars; was representative of the Athol District in the State Legislature in 1882, and was a Director of the Athol National Bank nearly all the time since it was organized.

Brother Humphrey received the Masonic degrees in Star Lodge, of Athol, in 1865 and dimitted November 14, 1870, to become a charter member of Athol Lodge, of Athol. He served as its Master in 1875 and 1876 and was District Deputy Grand Master for the Eighth Masonic District in 1877, 1878, and 1879.

The local press said of Brother Humphrey: "He was a model man, of well-ordered life, public spirited and. patriotic. He gave of his time and abilities in aid of worthy public enterprises and was a man of real capacity and enthusiasm. He was a most genial man socially and a prominent figure in the every-day life of the town for over half a century. He maintained a warm place in the esteem and affections of all who knew him and will be profoundly missed in the community."

HUMPHREY, HORACE LEMUEL 1876-1941

From Proceedings, Page 1941-165:

Right Worshipful Brother Humphrey was born in Dennisport, Massachusetts, May 20, 1876, and died suddenly in St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, March 74,1941. He is survived by his widow and by one sister.

After leaving the New Bedford High School, he became an apprentice in the jewelry business, continuing in that line until his retirement a few years ago, when he closed out his own store on Purchase Street, New Bedford.

He was raised in Eureka Lodge October 23, 1903, and became a Charter Member of Paskamansett Lodge June 18, 1921, serving as Worshipful Master in 1922 and 1923. He was Disuict Deputy Grand Master of the (New Bedford) 30th District in 1927 and 1928, by appointment of Most Worshipful Frank L. Simpson, Grand Master.

He was a member of Adoniram Chapter, R.A.M.; a Past Master of New Bedford Council, R.& S.M.; and a Past Commander of Sutton Commandery, K.T. On September 25, 1940, he was coronetted an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, A.A.S.R., N.M.J., 33d Degree.

Ever an earnest and active worker in Freemasonry, his presence will be missed by a large circle of friends.

HUNT, HARRY 1846-1914

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From New England Craftsman, Vol. IX, No. 4, Page 120:

M. E. Companion Harry Hunt, past grand high priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts, one of the best known and highly regarded Masons of Massachusetts, died suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 7th. He resided at Melrose and began his Masonic Life in that city, in Wyoming Lodge March 28, 1870. He was active in every department of Masonic service but his loss will be most keenly felt in the Capitular Rite. He was Grand High Priest in 1905-07. His funeral was conducted by Wyoming Lodge, Sunday, January 11th and was attended by a large number of his brethren and friends.

HUNT, HENRY HERBERT 1847-1908

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

Brother Henry H. Hunt, one of the prominent business men of Newton, Mass., died March 13th at the age of 60. He was a member of Dalhousie Lodge, Newton R. A. Chapter. Gethsemane Commandery, K.T. and of the Scottish Rite. He was a useful citizen and had filled several important offices in his city.

HUNT, JOHN E. 1845-1906

From Proceedings, Page 1906-48:

W. Bro. John E. Hunt, Master of Delta Lodge, now of Braintree, in 1880-1-2, and District Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-fifth Masonic District in 1904 and 1905, died a few days before our last Quarterly Communication, namely, on the twenty-fifth of February, 1906. He was for thirty-five years a zealous and faithful Mason. (Master 1881-1882)

From New England Craftsman, Vol. I, No. 7, April 1906, Page 219:

Brother John E, Hunt of Weymouth, for several years a manufacturer of boots and shoes, died February 25th. He was a Past Master of Delta Lodge of Masons. Braintree, Mass. He also served as a District Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-Fifth Masonic District, He was sixty years of age and leaves a widow.

HUNT, WILLIAM OTIS 1854-1947

From Proceedings, Page 1947-194:

Brother Hunt was born in Weston, Massachusetts, on May 28, 1854, and died while visiting his daughter in Wiscasset, Maine, on April 19,1947.

After graduation at Phillips Academy, he attended the Harvard Medical School and was graduated in 1877. He continued the practice of medicine until his retirement in 1940. He was the last surviving founder of the Newton Hospital, where he was an attending physician for thirty years.

He was raised in Fraternity Lodge of Newton on January 8, 1878, and served as Master in l9l2 and 1913. He affiliated with Dalhousie Lodge in 1889, and continued his membership there until his death. He became a Charter Member of Norumbega Lodge on May 2, 1921, and dimitted on June 5, 1922.

He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Fifth Masonic District in 1914 and 1915, by appointment of Most Worshipful Melvin M. Johnson, Grand Master. In 1889 and 1890 he was High Priest of Newton Royal Arch Chapter, and was long a member of Gethsemane Commandery. In 1929 he was awarded a Veteran's Medal by Most Worshipful Herbert W. Dean.

Dr. Hunt, during his years of activity, was a faithful worker in the Craft, and his example of unselfish service was an inspiration to many who have for years tried to follow in his footsteps.

HUSSEY, HOBART SPENCER 1830-1908

From New England Craftsman, Vol. III, No. 6, March 1908, Page 234:

Brother Hobart S. Hussey, a member of St. Andrew's R. A. Chapter, Joseph Warren Commandery and other Masonic bodies of Boston, died January 23 in his 70th year. He was for many years a contractor and builder. He was said to have been the oldest member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.

HUTCHINS, ARTHUR WHITNEY 1852-1906

From New England Craftsman, Vol. II, No. 1, October 1906, Page 39:’’

Funeral services for Arthur W. Hutchins, late recorder for Beauseant Commandery, K. T., of Maiden, took place Sunday, Sept. 23d, in the First Universalist Church in that city. The commandery attended in a body. Rev. R. Perry Bush of Chelsea and Rev. William F. Dusseault of Hyde Park officiated, and the ritual was read by Eminent Sir Charles E. Prior, assisted by Sir Alvin F. Pease, prelate, and the officers of the commandery.

HUTCHINS, JOHN P. 1820-1905

From New England Craftsman, Vol. I, No. 2, November 1905, Page 68:

Wrapped in the folds of the flag he fought for and escorted to his last resting place in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, by the men he had commanded during his three year's service in the Civil War. Bro. John Hutchins, the war captain of the Lawrence Light Guard, Company E, 5th Regiment, M. V. M., and Company C, 39th Regiment, M. V. M., was buried Sunday Oct. 15, with full military honors.

The service opened the with singing of Remember Thou Thy Creator, by the Albion Ouartet. Then followed the reading of passages from the scripture by the Rev. George Manley Butler, pastor of the Mystic Congregational Church. The quartet then rendered When the Mists Have Passed Away, and a prayer following. The Rev. Maurice A. Levy, pastor of the First Baptist Church, delivered the eulogy, which was a handsome tribute to the the work of the man honored. There Is a Beautiful Isle Somewhere was then sung, a prayer was said and Farewell rendered by the quartet, which closed the service.

Brother Hutchins was a member of Mount Hermon Lodge, Medford, Mass.

HUXTABLE, JOHN 1847-1918

From Proceedings, Page 1918-100:

RT. WOR. JOHN HUXTABLE, OF WAREHAM, was born in Barnstable, England, December 18, 1847, and died at his residence in Wareham March 19, 1918. Brother Huxtable came to this country when a young man, going first to Troy, N. Y., and removing to Wareham in 1871, where he matle his home for the past forty-seven years.

He maintained a heating and plumbing business for some years and in addition was Postmaster in Wareham for twenty-four years; Vice-president and Trustee of tbe Wareham Savings Bank; Member of the School Committee for several years, and Chairman of the Board. He was one of the best known and highly esteemed residents of Wareham and on aceount of his fidelity, efficiency, and willingness to serve was constantly engaged in public affairs. Self taught by application and industry, he won the respect of the community where he lived and received at their hands many evidences of their confidence and regard.

R.W. Brother Huxtable received. the Masonic Degrees in Social Harmony Lodge, of Wareham, in 1875 and 1876. He became Worshipfui Master of the Lodge in 1880 and 1881, 1890 and 1891, and 1896 and 1897, a service of six years in all. He was District Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-seventh Masonic District in 1893 and 1894. He was the leading spirit of the formation of the Wareham Royal Arch Chapter; was High Priest under the Dispensation and during its first two years. He was District Deputy Grand High Priest of the Third Capitular District in 1914 and 1915.

For his excellent and zealous Masonic services he was presented with a Henry Price medal, an honor which pleased him very much. Brother Huxtable will be greatly missed not only by his own Lodge, but by the Lodges in the Thirty-first Masonic District which he often visited and in which he was greatly interested.

A widow and five children survive him; one of the sons at least, John Percival Huxtable, of Boston, is Masonically following in the footsteps of his lamented father.


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