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== LAW, EDWARD MORRIS 1870-1944 ==
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''From Proceedings, Page 1944-204:''
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Brother Law was born in Provincetown, Massachusetts, on May 15, 1870, and died in Rockport, Massachusetts, on September 14, 1944.
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His business activity was in plumbing and heating contracting, he having been president of L. E. Smith, Inc. of Rockport for many years, and until the time of his sudden death.
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He was raised in [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Ashler Ashler] Lodge of Rockport on May 7, 1906, and served as its Master in 1919 and 1920.
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He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the (Gloucester) 9th Masonic District in 1930 and 1931, by appointment of Most Worshipful [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMHDean Herbert W. Dean], Grand Master.
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Quiet and unassuming, his interest in the welfare of his fellowman, coupled with a willingness to serve, earned for him the affection and respect of all with whom he came in contact. His sudden death by a heart attack, while driving his automobile, was a great shock to a host of friends who had no suspicion
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of his ailment.
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He was buried in Provincetown, after funeral services at the Rockport Methodist Church on Sunday, September 17th.
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"To die is landing on some siient shore,<br>
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Where billows never break nor tempests roar;<br>
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Ere well we feel the friendly stroke, 'tis o'er."
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== LAWRENCE, AMOS A. 1847-1906 ==
 
== LAWRENCE, AMOS A. 1847-1906 ==
  
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Wor. Brother Lovering was a person of fine presence and earnest manner. He was thoroughly posted on the business interests of the State, and was an efficient public servant. His death is a loss to the Commonwealth and the Fraternity. Brother Lovering died at his residence in Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 1910. His remains, accompanied by a Congressional Committee, were taken to Taunton, Mass., where impressive burial services were held.
 
Wor. Brother Lovering was a person of fine presence and earnest manner. He was thoroughly posted on the business interests of the State, and was an efficient public servant. His death is a loss to the Commonwealth and the Fraternity. Brother Lovering died at his residence in Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 1910. His remains, accompanied by a Congressional Committee, were taken to Taunton, Mass., where impressive burial services were held.
 
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_C._Lovering Wikipedia biography]
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_C._Lovering Wikipedia biography]
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== LOWE, ALBERT WILLIS 1863-1942 ==
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''From Proceedings, Page 1942-235:''
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Brother Lowe was born in Wilmington, Massachusetts, on July 25, 1863, and died in Boston October 17, 1942.
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After graduation at the Punchard High School in Andover, he entered the drug business as a salesman for a wholesale drug concern. In 1910 he purchased a drug store in Andover and continued there until ill health forced his retirement.
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Since 1630, when his earliest American ancestor landed at Ipswich, his family have always taken a deep and active interest in New England, its development and its difense in the Revolution and the War of 1812. He was particularly interested in the schools of Andover and the training of the youth of the town. For several years he served as a member of the School Committee.
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He was raised in [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StMatthew Saint Matthew's] Lodge of Andover on April 6, 1904, and served as Master in 1920-1922. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 11th Masonic District in 1924 and 1925, by appointment of Most Worshipful [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMFerrell Dudley H. Ferrell].
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He was a member of the Lawrence Lodge of Perfection and of the Massachusetts Consistory of Boston.
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Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in Andover on October 20, 1942, and the large representation of friends from educational, business, civic and fraternal circles best shows the high esteem in which he was held.
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Revision as of 12:57, 26 September 2011

LAW, EDWARD MORRIS 1870-1944

From Proceedings, Page 1944-204:

Brother Law was born in Provincetown, Massachusetts, on May 15, 1870, and died in Rockport, Massachusetts, on September 14, 1944.

His business activity was in plumbing and heating contracting, he having been president of L. E. Smith, Inc. of Rockport for many years, and until the time of his sudden death.

He was raised in Ashler Lodge of Rockport on May 7, 1906, and served as its Master in 1919 and 1920.

He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the (Gloucester) 9th Masonic District in 1930 and 1931, by appointment of Most Worshipful Herbert W. Dean, Grand Master.

Quiet and unassuming, his interest in the welfare of his fellowman, coupled with a willingness to serve, earned for him the affection and respect of all with whom he came in contact. His sudden death by a heart attack, while driving his automobile, was a great shock to a host of friends who had no suspicion of his ailment.

He was buried in Provincetown, after funeral services at the Rockport Methodist Church on Sunday, September 17th.

"To die is landing on some siient shore,
Where billows never break nor tempests roar;
Ere well we feel the friendly stroke, 'tis o'er."

LAWRENCE, AMOS A. 1847-1906

From Proceedings, Page 1907-18:

W. Amos A. Lawrence, one of the most prominent residents of the South Shore, died at his residence iri Cohassetr Dec, 23, 1906. He was born in Cohasset Nov. 8, 1842. He was very active in the public concerns of his native town, representing Cohasset in the Legislature of 1894 and 1895, and the First Plymouth District in the State Senate of 1900 and 1901. He was a Past Master of Konohassett Lodge; a member of De Molay Commandery, Knights Templars, and was District Deputy Grand Master of tbe Twenty-fifth Masonic District in 1894 and 1895. He was very charitable and philanthropic and was deeply interested in the welfare of Konohassett Lodge.

LEAVITT, WILLIAM 1801-1883

From Proceedings, Page 1883-223:

Bro. WILLIAM LEAVITT was born in Hingham, April 15, 1801, was admitted into Essex Lodge, May 1, 1827, and died in Salem, September 3, 1883, in the eighty-third year of his age. He was elected Secretary of Essex Lodge, December 6, 1831, and was the historian of the Lodge. He was a learned and accomplished teacher, greatly beloved for the purity of his character and the sweetness of his spirit. He was a most loyal Mason, and his wisdom in counsel, and steadfastness under every trial, were a stay to the Institution in the dark days of Masonry in Salem.

A signer of the Declaration of 1831.

LINCOLN, ARTHUR A. 1863-1940

From Proceedings, Page 1940-321:

Right Worshipful Brother Lincoln was born in North Raynham September 24, 1863, and died at his home in Dorchester, November 23, 1940.

He was graduated from the Bridgewater Normal School in 1888 and his active life was spent in teaching. At the time of his death he was Principal Emeritus of the Washington Grammar School of Allston, whete he served as Principal from 1915 until his retirement in 1934.

He was raised in Mizpah Lodge December 12, 1892, and continued his membership there until his death. He became a Charter Member of Algonquin Lodge March 11, 1914, and served as Master in 1917 and 1918. He was District Deputy Grand Master of the Fourth Masonic District in 1921 and 1922, by appointment of M.W. Arthur D. Prince. He was a member of Saint Paul's Royal Arch Chapter of Boston.

Always of a quiet and unassuming manner, Brother Lincoln rendered valuable service to the Craft, and leaves a host of friends to mourn his passing.

LOVERING, WILLIAM C. 1835-1910

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From Proceedings, Page 1913-212:

WILLIAM C. LOVERING was born inWoonsocket, R.I., in 1835. Having completed his school clays, he engaged in cotton manufacturing, in which he was interested all his life. He was president and acting manager of the Whittenton Manufacturing Company of Taunton, besides holding office as president and director in a large number of corporations doing business in New England.

Wor. Brother Lovering served for a short period in the Rebellion as engineer at Fort Monroe, and was retired from service an invalid. He was State Senator for two years, 1874 and 1875; was a delegate to the National Convention that nominated our Bro. James A. Garfield for President in 1880; was nominated by acclamation in the congressional convention Sept. 22, 1896, and was elected to the 55th, 56th, 57th, 58th, 59th, 60th and 61st or present Congress.

Brother Lovering was initiated in Ionic Lodge, of Taunton, Jan. 17, 1868, and became a member June 12 of that year. He was elected Worshipful Master of Ionic Lodge Nov. 8, 1871, and served two years, or until Nov. 28, 1873. Dec. 14, 1887, he was elected a member of the Masonic Education and Charity Trust for eight years from Jan. 1, 1888, but resigned that position Dec. 12, 1893, on account of the pressure of business engagements.

Wor. Brother Lovering was a person of fine presence and earnest manner. He was thoroughly posted on the business interests of the State, and was an efficient public servant. His death is a loss to the Commonwealth and the Fraternity. Brother Lovering died at his residence in Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 1910. His remains, accompanied by a Congressional Committee, were taken to Taunton, Mass., where impressive burial services were held.

Wikipedia biography

LOWE, ALBERT WILLIS 1863-1942

From Proceedings, Page 1942-235:

Brother Lowe was born in Wilmington, Massachusetts, on July 25, 1863, and died in Boston October 17, 1942.

After graduation at the Punchard High School in Andover, he entered the drug business as a salesman for a wholesale drug concern. In 1910 he purchased a drug store in Andover and continued there until ill health forced his retirement.

Since 1630, when his earliest American ancestor landed at Ipswich, his family have always taken a deep and active interest in New England, its development and its difense in the Revolution and the War of 1812. He was particularly interested in the schools of Andover and the training of the youth of the town. For several years he served as a member of the School Committee.

He was raised in Saint Matthew's Lodge of Andover on April 6, 1904, and served as Master in 1920-1922. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 11th Masonic District in 1924 and 1925, by appointment of Most Worshipful Dudley H. Ferrell.

He was a member of the Lawrence Lodge of Perfection and of the Massachusetts Consistory of Boston.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in Andover on October 20, 1942, and the large representation of friends from educational, business, civic and fraternal circles best shows the high esteem in which he was held.


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