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''From Biographies of Past Grand Masters, 1821-1901, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri:'' | ''From Biographies of Past Grand Masters, 1821-1901, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri:'' | ||
| − | Most Worshipful Brother William K. | + | Most Worshipful Brother William K. Dunscomb is recorded in the annals of the Grand Lodge as present at the session of 1864; a representative of Jefferson Lodge No. 43, at Jefferson City, Missouri. At the |
Annual Communication in May, 1866, he was elected Deputy Grand Master, holding the office until the Annual Session of 1867, which had been changed to October, when he was chosen Most Worshipful Grand Master. He served one year. Just before the expiration, October 14, 1868, he presided at the ceremonies of the dedication of Freemasons' Hall, at Seventh and Market streets, in St. | Annual Communication in May, 1866, he was elected Deputy Grand Master, holding the office until the Annual Session of 1867, which had been changed to October, when he was chosen Most Worshipful Grand Master. He served one year. Just before the expiration, October 14, 1868, he presided at the ceremonies of the dedication of Freemasons' Hall, at Seventh and Market streets, in St. | ||
Louis. Dr. Vincil, who was his predecessor as Grand Master, was chosen as his successor. | Louis. Dr. Vincil, who was his predecessor as Grand Master, was chosen as his successor. | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 27 June 2017
WILLIAM E. DUNSCOMB 1819-1877
Grand Master, 1867-1868
BIOGRAPHY
From Biographies of Past Grand Masters, 1821-1901, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri:
Most Worshipful Brother William K. Dunscomb is recorded in the annals of the Grand Lodge as present at the session of 1864; a representative of Jefferson Lodge No. 43, at Jefferson City, Missouri. At the Annual Communication in May, 1866, he was elected Deputy Grand Master, holding the office until the Annual Session of 1867, which had been changed to October, when he was chosen Most Worshipful Grand Master. He served one year. Just before the expiration, October 14, 1868, he presided at the ceremonies of the dedication of Freemasons' Hall, at Seventh and Market streets, in St. Louis. Dr. Vincil, who was his predecessor as Grand Master, was chosen as his successor.
All attempts looking toward securing the personal or Masonic history of Brother Dunscomb have resulted in absolute failure.
It is learned from old residents that Brother Dunscomb's reason became dethroned and in 1870 he was taken to the asylum at Fulton, Missouri. His death followed a few years later.
- Find A Grave page which includes a detailed biography
