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TAFT, HERBERT C. 1851-1931

From Proceedings, Page 1931-152:

Brother Taft was born in Swansea, N. H., October 10, 1851, and died at Lowell, August 5, 1931. The earlier part of his life was passed in the railroad business. He served the Boston and Maine Railroad in New Hampshire, in Gloucester, and from 1892 to 1918 as General Agent at Lowell. From 1913 until his death he was engaged in the real estate and banking business. At the time of his death he was vice president and chairman of the board of investment of the Merrimack River Savings Bank.

Brother Taft took his Masonic degrees in Saint Andrew's Lodge No. 56, of Portsmouth, N. H., in 1875. He dimitted in 1881 and joined The Tyrian Lodge in 1886. He served as Master of that Lodge in 1888 and 1889 and was District Deputy Grand Master for the then Ninth Masonic District in 1890 and 1891, by appointment of M.W. Samuel Wells.

Although so long absent from Gloucester he retained his membership in The Tyrian Lodge to the end. In 1929 he became a Charter Member of William Sewall Gardner Lodge. He was a member of all the bodies of both the York and Scottish Rites.

Brother Taft made many warm friends during his long business and Masonic career and he will be greatly missed and sincerely mourned.

TAGGART, JOHN ADAMS 1854-1943

From Proceedings, Page 1943-22:

The subject of this brief sketch was born in Sharon, New Hampshire, on May 26, 1854, and died in Greenfield, Massachusetts, on February 18, 1943.

At the age of twenty-one, Brother Taggart removed from New Hampshire to Greenfield, where he learned the moulder's trade, and two years later, became a resident of Millers Falls. In 1898 Brother Taggart, with others, formed The Bay State Construction Company, a concern primarily interested in the transportation business. Eventually he became one of the leaders in the building and opdrating of street-railway lines in Western and Central Massachusetts.

In Brother Taggart's spare time' he wrote many short articles on points of local, historical interest, as well as sketches of prominent Millers Falls people, and also published a book entitled Early Settlers of Sharon, New Hampshire.

He became a Mason in Bay State Lodge of Montague on July 10, 1893, and because of his keen interest and desire to serve, he was promptly put to work and elected Worshipful Master for the years 1895 and 1896. His outstanding ability was recognized in 1905 and 1906 when he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the old 13th District by Most Worshipful Grand Masters Baalis Sanford and John Albert Blake, and again, in 1940, when he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by Most Worshipful Joseph Earl Perry. He also held membership in the Scottish Rite Bodies of Greenfield and Springfield.

Brother Taggart was one of the leaders in civic affairs in his community, serving for many years on the school board and as Water Commissioner. He was greatly beloved by all, for well did he know the full meaning of the words "unselfish service."

TANDY, ELON FORBES 1875-1942

From Proceedings, Page 1943-21:

Brother Tandy was born in Hudson, New Hampshire, on March 11, 1875, and died in Roseberg, Oregon, on February 16, 1942.

In 1896 he joined the lst Massachusetts Cavalry and for ten years was Superintendent of the State Arsenal in Framingham. During the Spanish War he enlisted as a Private in the 2nd U. S. Field Artillery and served until the end of the conflict. In 1917, as a Captain, he was called into the federal service and served overseas until the demobilization in 1919, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

He was an early and active member of the American Legion. After being manager of the YD Club of Boston, he became Inspector for the U. S. Veterans' Bureau for New England. In 1926 he was transferred, as coordinator for that Bureau for eleven western states, to the Pacific Coast and was manager of the U. S. Veterans' Administration Home at Roseberg, Oregon, at the time of his death.

He was raised in Washington Lodge of Roxbury on December 12, 1901, and continued to be a member until he passed away, He affiliated with Middlesex Lodge of Framingham on October 3, 1911, and was elected its presiding oficer for the years l92l and 1922. His appointment as District Deputy Grand Master of the 24th Masonic District in 1923 and 1924 was by courtesy of Most Worshipful Dudley H. Ferrell.

A patriotic citizen and earnest Mason, he won and held the respect of a large circle of friends, all of whom will feel his passing as a great personal loss.

TATSCH, J(ACOB) HUGO 1888-1939

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From Proceedings, Page 1939-289:

It is with profound regret that I must report the death of a close personal friend and an invaluable executive of this Grand Lodge. And yet that regret is tempered by the knowledge that Worshipful Jacob Hugo Tatsch, our Director of Education and Librarian, rose to world-wide eminence in his chosen field; that he was supremely happy in his work; that he died suddenly and without softering, in harness, and at the very climax of his career; and that he had no slightest doubt but that death was a mere transition to a fuller life. In the opinion of a doctor who was present, his death at this time was due to the zeal of Freemasonry which caused him to spend himself without reserve. Overtired from his travel and research for the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite and for this Grand Lodge in Scotland and England, he attended a meeting of Authors' Lodge No. 3456 at Coinaught Rooms on the evening of July 17. Just as he was closing a brief address which the doctor said was one of the finest he had ever heard he referred to his brief visits to some of the great cathedrals of England and said, "When I go home I shall leave my heart in England." With that dramatic climax he slumped and died almost instantly. The intensity of his feeling, the utter spending of his soul in his eloquence as he had spent his strength in his work, brought on a recurrence of heart trouble from which he had suffered for some years.

From the expressions of personal loss that came to my attention I am inclined to doubt whether any single individual in all that vast assembly of Masonic leaders who were present in London from all over the world for the installation of the new Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England had a wider circle of personal friends and admirers, for his friends included not only those who had met and knew him personally but that far wider circle of readers of his writings on Freemasonry and allied subjects.

His career as set forth in Who's Who in America disclosed successful activity in several fields, business and military as well as Masonic, but his interests were manifold. He was a skilled cellist, an ardent philatelist, and a research student in many fields. Although he had been on full time with our Grand Lodge for a comparatively brief period he had proved invaluable as a Librarian and Director of Education and gave great promise of brilliant leadership with us in the future. He was an enthusiastic and willing worker and associate. Often on holidays or Saturday afternoons or late evenings he and I have worked together alone at the Temple; over and over we have discussed our problems together; and long indeed was the list of topics reserved for further study on the journey back together and thereafter. But his work was done. Yet his work and his spirit will live on and on. My loss, our loss, is shared by all the Masonic world.

Worshipful Brother Tatsch was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, January 29, 1888, and died in London, England, July 17, 1939.

He took his degrees in Oriental Lodge No. 74 of Spokane, Washington, in 1909, and served later as its Master. He dimitted in 1922 and affiliated with Crescent Lodge No. 25, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1923, dimitting therefrom in 1931 and affiliating with Fourth Estate Lodge in 1930. While in the west he was active in other Masonic connections and attained the Thirty-third Degree and Honorary Membership in thc Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite.

Among Bro. Tatsch's numerous publications were:

  • Short Readings in Masonic History, 1926 (Spanish and Russian translations)
  • High Lights of Crescent History, 1926 (with Winward Prescott)
  • Masonic Bookplates, 1928
  • Freemasonry in the Thirteen Colonies, 1929
  • A Reader's Guide to Masonic Literature, 1929
  • The Facts about George Washington as a Freemason, 1931
  • Lodge Officers' Speech book, 1934
  • Books on Freemasonry, 1935 (with Harry Smith)
  • Moses Michael Hays, 1937
  • John James Joseph Gourgas, 1938 (with M. A. Davis)
  • List of Masonic Subject Headings, 1937

TAYLOR, HERBERT E. 1894-1940

From Proceedings, Page 1940-33:

Right Worshipful Brother Taylor was born in Framingham June 21, 1894, and died there January 28,1940.

On graduating from the Framingham High School he entered the employ of the Framingham Trust Company, and remained with it until his death, the last two years as Treasurer. He was well known in banking and financial circles, and his high reputation as an administrator caused his services as treasurer to be sought by numerous organizations.

Brother Taylor became a member of Middlesex Lodge in 1918, and was its Master in 1928. In 1929 he served the Grand Lodge as Junior Grand Steward, and in 1933 and 1934 as District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-fourth Masonic District, by appointment of Most Worshipful Curtis Chipman.

Cut off as he was in the midst of his usefulness, the Lodge and the whole community have suffered a very great loss.

THAYER, EDWARD W. 1866-1910

From Proceedings, 1910-177:

Edward W. Thayer, Master of Old Colony Lodge, of Hingham, was born in Plymouth, Sept. 22, 1866. He was educated in the public schools of Hingham, and early entered business. He was connected with the Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and the Hingham Institution for Savings. Wor. Bro. Thayer entered Masonry in 1893. During the next four years he regularly attended the meetings and in 1897 was appointed and installed Junior Steward. He served the Lodge continuously in various positions, and was elected Master in 1909, making a continuous service of nearly thirteen years.

Worshipful Brother Thayer was scrupulously exact, painstaking and diligent. He commanded the respect of all who were associated with him.

In the Lodge he ably and faithfully discharged the duties of a leader. No one could be more faithful than he was in all that he believed was for the interest of the Lodge. Old Colony Lodge recorded that the Lodge never had a more devoted member, or Master, and he was the first Master to die in the high office during the many years of its existence. He died Aug. 29, 1910, deeply regretted by the church of which he was treasurer, the town which he wisely served, and the Lodge of which he was the beloved Master.

THORPE, JOHN V. 1865-1942

From Proceedings, Page 1942-23:

Brother Thorpe was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on September 30, 1865, and died in that city on January 5, 1942.

Immediately after leaving high school, he went into the office of the Fall River Bleachery, where he remained, a trusted employee, for fifty-five years-until the closing of that business in 1938. He was highly esteemed by his business associates, as well as by all others who knew him. A studious man, and with a warm humanitarian attitude toward life, he left behind him a record of kindliness and unselfishness which will long be remembered.

He was raised in King Philip Lodge of Fall River on October 23, 1900, and served'as Worshipful Master in 1918. He became a Charter Member of Watuppa Lodge on October 24, 1927, and continued his membership in both of these Lodges until his death.

In the Grand Lodge, he served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Fall River 30th Masonic Disrict in 1929 and 1930 by appointment of Most Worshipful Herbert W, Dean. He was in great demand as a speaker and made many contributions in this way, both in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Following Brother Thorpe's passing, there was found among his effects a piece of poetry which he had written and which truly exemplifies the philosophy of life which guided him in all his activities:

"I cannot clearly see my way,
I grope as one whose eyes are dim,
I feel my way, and, step by step
I come the closer unto Him.

"There is so much for me to do
Before I give myself to rest,
I would that I might stay till I
Complete my work, but He knows best.

"Whate'er He gives for me to do
That will I try, and do my best,
And pray that when my call shall come
That it will bring me perfect rest.

"So, though my way is not so clear,
And though my vision is but dim,
I shall with faith and.truth live on,
And come the closer unto Him."

TILDEN, HENRY P. 1887-1940

From Proceedings, Page 1940-34:

Right Worshipful Brother Tilden was born in South Scituate October 6, 1887, and died in Weymouth February 7,1940.

He was taken to Weymouth as a small child and remained there for the remainder of his life. After graduation from the High School he entered the United States Trust Company as an office boy and spent his whole business life there, being Vice-President at his death.

He became a member of Orphan's Hope Lodge in 1907 and was its Master in 1919. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-sixth Masonic District in 1922 and 1923, by appointment of Most Worshipful Arthur D. Prince and Most Worshipful Dudley H. Ferrell.

Brother Tilden was a Past High Priest of Pentalpha Royal Arch Chapter and Past Commander of South Shore Commandery, Knights Templar. He was a member of the Scottish Rite bodies in Boston and at the time of his death was Senior Warden of Boston-Lafayette Lodge of Perfection.

An excellent ritualist, always a willing worker, faithful and efficient in all his undertakings, always t indly and courteous, Brother Tilden will be very greatly missed.

TINKHAM, JOHN G. 1839-1915

R.W. John G. Tinkham, of Fall River, was born in Freetown, Mass., March 4, 1839, and died December 17, 1915. He was a bookkeeper for Allen Slade & Co., pottery manufacturers, for many years.

Brother Tinkham received the Masonic degrees in Pioneer Lodge, of Somerset, in 1863, and became a member September 28, 1863. He was its Master for five consecutive years, 1871 to 1876, was District Deputy Grand Master of the Thirtieth Masonic District in 1911 and 1912, and was Secretary of the Lodge from 1902 to 1914. From 1863 until his death he almost invariably held some elective or appointive place in the odge. Brother Tinkham received the degrees of Royal Arch Masonry in Fall River Chapter, being exalted September 19, 1864. He received the Templar Degrees in Sutton Commandery, Knights Templars, of New Bedford, being Knighted September 14, 1865.

Brother Tinkham for more than fifty years was a zealous and painstaking member of the Fraternity who gave the best he had of thought and strength to the welfare of Pioneer Lodge.

TRIPP, WALTER B. 1868-1926

From Proceedings, Page 1926-296:

R.W. Bro. Tripp was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 31, 1868. Bro. Tripp's active life was spent in teaching in the Emerson College of Oratory, in Boston, in which he was Professor of Dramatic Art and an officer of adr4inistration.

Bro. Tripp became a member of Mount Lebanon Lodge January 11, 1893, and was its Worshipful Master in 1903 and 1904. He beeame Secretary of the Lodge on December 13, 1920, and filled that position up to the time of his death. He was also a charter member of Euclid Lodge, serving as its Worshipful Master in 1917 and 1918, both under Dispensation and under Charter. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the First Masonic District in 1912 and 1913 by appointment of M. W. Everett C. Benton.

Bro. Tripp was a Past High Priest of Saint Andrew's Royal Arch Chapter, and Past Grand King of the Grand Chapter. He was a member of Boston Council Royal and Select Masters and a member and Past Commander of Boston Commandery No. 2, K.T. He was a member of the Scottish Rite bodies in Boston; Past Most Wise Master of Mount Olivet Chapter of Rose Croix, and an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33°, which distinction was conferred upon him September 20, 1921.

R.W. Bro. Tripp's sudden death was a great loss to his many friends. A very efficient Masonic officer, he was wise in counsel and kindly and genial in all of his associations, endearing himself deeply to a wide circle of friends.

TRUMBULL, DAVID 1819-1889

From Proceedings, Page 1889-26:

Within a few. days intelligence has been received that R.W. and Rev. David Trumbull, D.D.; died at Valparaiso, Chili, on the first day of February last, in the seventieth year of his age. He was a descendant of the elder Governor Trumbull, of Connecticut, and was born in Colchester, in that State, in November, 1819. He graduated at Yale College in 1842, and, after completing a course of theological study at Princeton, was ordained on the 2d of June, 1845, and went to Valparaiso under a commission from the Foreign Evangelical Society. That city has been his home for nearly forty-five years. Although enrolled as a missionary of the Presbyterian Board, and regarded as in some sense a representative of the American Seamen's Friend Society, he had been chiefly occupied as pastor of an independent church, maintained by English and American residents.

For twenty years Dr. Trumbull had edited and published the Record, — a small newspaper devoted to the publication of reports of matters of religious interest in Chili. In his long life as a pioneer missionary to South America, he had done vigorous and useful work as a staunch defender of religion and an interpreter of American views of civil and religious liberty.

He was married June 5, 1850, to Miss Jane Fitch, niece of Dr. E. T. Fitch, of Yale Theological Seminary. She survives him, with three daughters and two sons. He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the Chili District in December, 1875, and held the office until his death.

No particulars have yet been received as to his sickness and death; and as we have no knowledge as to the residence of any of his relatives in this country, we have not been able to obtain any other information as to his Masonic life. For most of these few items of his history we are indebted to the newspapers.

District Deputy Grand Master, Chile District, 1877-1882

TUFTS, CHARLES 1804-1888

From Proceedings, Page 1888-79, presented by R.W. Lucius Paige:

Brother Charles Tufts was born Sept. 5, 1804, in Charlestown, (now Somerville), Mass., but from early youth resided in Cambridge. About 1825, he succeeded his father, Peter Tufts, Jr., in the custody of a powder magazine in Cambridge, belonging to the Commonwealth. The duties of his office were performed with the most scrupulous fidelity for many years, until the stock of ammunition was removed out of Cambridge; after which he did not engage in active business; but, with a satisfactory competency, he was contented with the condition of a quiet and honored private citizen.

His Masonic life was, in one respect at least, very remarkable. He was initiated in Amicable Lodge, of Cambridge, Feb. 18, 1828, — sixty years ago, — and was elected Secretary, Dec. 22, 1830. In this office he served his Brethren with characteristic faithfulness until the Lodge. was wrecked in 1838 by the anti-Masonic tornado. When the Lodge was reorganized, in 1846, he was reinstated in his office, and was thenceforward reelected annually as long as he lived — his last election in December, 1887, being on the fifty seventh anniversary of the first. His faithful service was recognized by his Brethren not long ago, with the presentation of a gold-headed cane of much strength and beauty. Moreover, they placed his life-sized portrait on the wall of the Lodge-room, near his official chair, as a perpetual memorial of their fraternal regard. He died June 9, 1888, respected and lamented not only by his Masonic Brethren, but by his fellow-citizens generally.

I hope to be pardoned for saying that the death of Brother Tufts comes especially near to me, inasmuch as he was the last survivor of my associates who reorganized Amicable Lodge after the restoration of its Charter. One Past Master, George B. Lothrop, still survives, who united with us two months later, (as soon as he had received the Master's degree), and rendered very valuable service; but of the band of Brethren who actually reorganized the Lodge on the 10th of February, 1816, not a single one of my associates remains on the earth. But they have not perished; they have only gone before, and, when the time of my departure shall come, (which cannot be far distant), I hope and confidently believe that I shall again meet all those good men and true in "the Celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides."

TUFTS, GEORGE JULIAN 1852-1908

From Proceedings, Page 1908-220:

GEORGE JULIAN TUFTS was born Oct. 26, 1852, at Eden, Me., and died suddenly in Chelmsford, Mass., Dec. 13, 1908.

In his youth he resided in South Boston, where he attended the public schools. He afterward attended Tufts College, graduating in the class of 1874, and then went to Boston University, where he obtained the degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1877. Subsequently he entered upon the practice of law in the city of Boston.

Brother Tufts received the Masonic degrees in Zetland Lodge of Boston, in 1892, and was its Worshipful Master in 1904 and 1905. He was elected Secretary of Zetland Lodge in 1905 and served three years. He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the Second Masonic District in 1905 and served in 1906 and 1907.

Brother Tufts was present at the Annual Meeting of Zetland Lodge, apparently in the best of health; but on the following Sunday, while walking along the highway in Bedford, he was suddenty stricken and died immediately.

Brother Tufts was an earnest, workful and beloved member of our Fraternity who lived universally respected and died universally regretted.


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