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+ | '''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMCutler JOHN CUTLER], Grand Master''' | ||
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+ | '''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMBartlett Josiah Bartlett]''', Deputy Grand Master<br> | ||
+ | '''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLMMackay Mungo Mackay ]''', Senior Grand Warden<br> | ||
+ | '''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLSParkman Samuel Parkman]''', Junior Grand Warden | ||
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+ | === NOTES === | ||
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+ | During 1794, the forms and functions of the Grand Lodge - as well as the layout of its Proceedings - assumed a more regular pattern. The Grand Lodge had become a regular tenant of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concert_Hall_%28Boston,_Massachusetts%29 Concert Hall], and would be situated there for some time to come; in the meanwhile, its attention was being drawn to the growing roster of lodges in Boston as well as locations all over the state. On February 5, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Harmonic Harmonic] Lodge was consecrated by Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMCutler Cutler] and the Grand Lodge, at which time the lodge was presented with a ''Charter-at-large''. This would be the high point of the Grand Lodge's relations with this organization, as it would soon become a problem for the next Grand Master. In the meanwhile, petitions were being presented at each Quarterly Communication for new lodges in various locations; some were accepted, while others (such as the one presented by "Salem Towne and others" for a lodge at Charlton - a name familiar to visitors to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Sturbridge_Village Old Sturbridge Village]) were set aside. In December 1794 the Grand Lodge made its intentions known regarding growth – that locations desiring to erect lodges would have to support them adequately, and that there would be no overpopulation in locations where lodges already existed (such as Boston). | ||
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+ | The Grand Master was particular in his desire to establish certain important precedents. Notably, he wanted to make note of his desire to keep the authority of the Grand Lodge within due bounds, perhaps with the intention of imposing such restraint on other jurisdictions as well. In September, the Grand Lodge endorsed the Grand Master's intention in a letter to be sent to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island "informing them that it is the intention and full determination of this Grand Lodge, not to grant any charter of erection to any Lodge out of this commonwealth, where another Grand Lodge has jurisdiction." | ||
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+ | His three years of service complete, Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMCutler Cutler] did not stand for further election; the Grand Lodge first offered the chair to Past Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMJnWarren John Warren], who declined the honor; and after some deliberation, settled on [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMRevere Paul Revere]. He was duly installed at the December communication, opening a new chapter in the history of Massachusetts Freemasonry. | ||
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+ | <hr> | ||
=== QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS === | === QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS === | ||
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** II-65: Petition for Columbian Lodge, Boston; withdrawn. | ** II-65: Petition for Columbian Lodge, Boston; withdrawn. | ||
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=== LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS: 1794 === | === LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS: 1794 === | ||
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! Lodge | ! Lodge | ||
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! Chartering Body | ! Chartering Body | ||
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|1 | |1 | ||
− | |Boston | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJohnB St. John's (Boston)] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJohnB St. John's (Boston)] | ||
|07/30/1733 | |07/30/1733 | ||
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|2 | |2 | ||
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|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Masters1 Master's] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Masters1 Master's] | ||
|01/02/1738 | |01/02/1738 | ||
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|3 | |3 | ||
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|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RisingStates Rising States] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RisingStates Rising States] | ||
|11/30/1752 | |11/30/1752 | ||
|Massachusetts Grand Lodge | |Massachusetts Grand Lodge | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | |Marblehead | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMarblehead Marblehead] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Philanthropic Lodge at Marblehead] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Philanthropic Lodge at Marblehead] | ||
|03/25/1760 | |03/25/1760 | ||
|Massachusetts Grand Lodge | |Massachusetts Grand Lodge | ||
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− | |Portland (Me.) | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MEPortland Portland] (Me.) |
− | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=PortlandM Portland] | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=PortlandM Lodge at Portland] |
|03/30/1762 | |03/30/1762 | ||
+ | |St. John's Grand Lodge | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |6 | ||
+ | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewburyport Newburyport] | ||
+ | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJohnN St. John's (Newburyport)] | ||
+ | |07/17/1766 | ||
|St. John's Grand Lodge | |St. John's Grand Lodge | ||
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|7 | |7 | ||
− | |Gloucester | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGloucester Gloucester] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Tyrian The Tyrian] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Tyrian The Tyrian] | ||
|03/02/1770 | |03/02/1770 | ||
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|8 | |8 | ||
− | |Boston | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsLodge The Massachusetts] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsLodge The Massachusetts] | ||
|05/13/1770 | |05/13/1770 | ||
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|9 | |9 | ||
− | | | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANantucket Nantucket] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=UnionN Union (Nantucket)] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=UnionN Union (Nantucket)] | ||
|05/27/1771 | |05/27/1771 | ||
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|10 | |10 | ||
− | |Newburyport | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewburyport Newburyport] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StPeter2 St. Peter's] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StPeter2 St. Peter's] | ||
|03/06/1773 | |03/06/1773 | ||
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− | |Stockbridge | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAStockbridge Stockbridge] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Berkshire1 Berkshire] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Berkshire1 Berkshire] | ||
|03/08/1777 | |03/08/1777 | ||
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|12 | |12 | ||
− | |Lancaster | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALancaster Lancaster] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Trinity1 Trinity] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Trinity1 Trinity] | ||
|02/15/1776 | |02/15/1776 | ||
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− | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MEMachias Machias] (Me.) | |
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|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WarrenM Warren] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WarrenM Warren] | ||
|09/04/1778 | |09/04/1778 | ||
|Massachusetts Grand Lodge | |Massachusetts Grand Lodge | ||
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− | |Ipswich | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAIpswich Ipswich] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Unity Unity] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Unity Unity] | ||
|03/09/1779 | |03/09/1779 | ||
|Massachusetts Grand Lodge | |Massachusetts Grand Lodge | ||
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− | |Charlestown | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACharlestown Charlestown] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingSolomon King Solomon's] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingSolomon King Solomon's] | ||
|09/05/1783 | |09/05/1783 | ||
|Massachusetts Grand Lodge | |Massachusetts Grand Lodge | ||
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− | | | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANorthampton Northampton] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Hampshire2 Hampshire] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Hampshire2 Hampshire] | ||
|01/30/1784 | |01/30/1784 | ||
|Massachusetts Grand Lodge | |Massachusetts Grand Lodge | ||
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− | |Williamstown | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWilliamstown Williamstown] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Friendship1 Friendship] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Friendship1 Friendship] | ||
|07/23/1785 | |07/23/1785 | ||
|Massachusetts Grand Lodge | |Massachusetts Grand Lodge | ||
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− | |Boston | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Harmonic Harmonic] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Harmonic Harmonic] | ||
|12/08/1790 | |12/08/1790 | ||
− | |Grand Lodge | + | |Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
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− | |Salem | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASalem Salem] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Essex2 Essex] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Essex2 Essex] | ||
|06/11/1792 | |06/11/1792 | ||
+ | |Grand Lodge of Massachusetts | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |20 | ||
+ | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MEWiscasset Wiscasset] (Me.) | ||
+ | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=LincolnM Lincoln] | ||
+ | |06/01/1792 | ||
|Grand Lodge of Massachusetts | |Grand Lodge of Massachusetts | ||
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|21 | |21 | ||
− | |Hanover | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHanover Hanover] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=OldColony Old Colony] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=OldColony Old Colony] | ||
|12/10/1792 | |12/10/1792 | ||
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− | |Blandford | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABlandford Blandford] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Federal1 Federal] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Federal1 Federal] | ||
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− | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title= | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MorningStar Morning Star] |
|06/11/1793 | |06/11/1793 | ||
|Grand Lodge of Massachusetts | |Grand Lodge of Massachusetts | ||
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|24 | |24 | ||
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|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Franklin1 Franklin] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Franklin1 Franklin] | ||
|06/09/1794 | |06/09/1794 | ||
|Grand Lodge of Massachusetts | |Grand Lodge of Massachusetts | ||
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− | |Penobscot (Me.) | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MEPenobscot Penobscot] (Me.) |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=HancockM Hancock] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=HancockM Hancock] | ||
|06/09/1794 | |06/09/1794 | ||
|Grand Lodge of Massachusetts | |Grand Lodge of Massachusetts | ||
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− | |Greenfield | + | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGreenfield Greenfield] |
|[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Republican Republican] | |[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Republican Republican] | ||
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'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1793 Previous (1793)]'''<br> | '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1793 Previous (1793)]'''<br> | ||
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+ | '''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYears Years]''' |
Latest revision as of 16:43, 15 November 2010
1794
JOHN CUTLER, Grand Master
Josiah Bartlett, Deputy Grand Master
Mungo Mackay , Senior Grand Warden
Samuel Parkman, Junior Grand Warden
Contents
NOTES
During 1794, the forms and functions of the Grand Lodge - as well as the layout of its Proceedings - assumed a more regular pattern. The Grand Lodge had become a regular tenant of the Concert Hall, and would be situated there for some time to come; in the meanwhile, its attention was being drawn to the growing roster of lodges in Boston as well as locations all over the state. On February 5, Harmonic Lodge was consecrated by Grand Master Cutler and the Grand Lodge, at which time the lodge was presented with a Charter-at-large. This would be the high point of the Grand Lodge's relations with this organization, as it would soon become a problem for the next Grand Master. In the meanwhile, petitions were being presented at each Quarterly Communication for new lodges in various locations; some were accepted, while others (such as the one presented by "Salem Towne and others" for a lodge at Charlton - a name familiar to visitors to Old Sturbridge Village) were set aside. In December 1794 the Grand Lodge made its intentions known regarding growth – that locations desiring to erect lodges would have to support them adequately, and that there would be no overpopulation in locations where lodges already existed (such as Boston).
The Grand Master was particular in his desire to establish certain important precedents. Notably, he wanted to make note of his desire to keep the authority of the Grand Lodge within due bounds, perhaps with the intention of imposing such restraint on other jurisdictions as well. In September, the Grand Lodge endorsed the Grand Master's intention in a letter to be sent to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island "informing them that it is the intention and full determination of this Grand Lodge, not to grant any charter of erection to any Lodge out of this commonwealth, where another Grand Lodge has jurisdiction."
His three years of service complete, Grand Master Cutler did not stand for further election; the Grand Lodge first offered the chair to Past Grand Master John Warren, who declined the honor; and after some deliberation, settled on Paul Revere. He was duly installed at the December communication, opening a new chapter in the history of Massachusetts Freemasonry.
QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS
- 03/10 (Concert Hall, Boston): II-53;
- II-53: Committee on fee for Grand Secretary‘s services.
- II-54: Return of Old Colony Lodge, Hanover.
- II-54: Report on Grand Secretary‘s accounts.
- 06/09 (Concert Hall, Boston): II-56;
- II-56: Petition for Hancock Lodge, Penobscot, Maine; granted
- II-56: Petition for Melchizedeck, Boston (same petitioners as St. Paul's in 1793)
- II-56: Petition for lodge at Charlton ("Salem Towne and others")
- II-56: Petition for Franklin Lodge to meet in Cheshire and Lanesborough, to sit six months in each. Voted to allow the lodge to meet in Cheshire only.
- II-57: Report on Grand Treasurer‘s accounts.
- II-57: Petition to allow Federal Lodge, Blandford, to meet alternately in Chester and Blanford; granted.
- 09/10 (Concert Hall, Boston): II-58;
- II-58ff: Correspondence with various lodges.
- II-59: Charlton lodge petition withdrawn.
- II-59: Letter to Grand Lodge of Rhode Island stating that Massachusetts Grand Lodge will not grant charters in states where there is a Grand Jurisdiction in existence.
- 12/08 (Concert Hall, Boston): II-60;
- II-60: Melchizedeck Lodge petition withdrawn.
- II-60: Petition for Republican Lodge, Greenfield, granted.
- II-61: Election of Grand Officers. John Warren elected, but declined; Paul Revere elected.
- II-62: Correspondence with various lodges. Return of Rising States, Boston.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS
- 02/05 (Concert Hall, Boston): II-51;
- II-51: Consecration of Harmonic Lodge, Boston.
- 12/12 (Concert Hall, Boston): II-64;
- II-64: Committee to examine Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary‘s accounts.
- II-64: Grand Master Revere installed by Grand Master Cutler; appointments of other Grand Lodge officers.
- II-65: Petition for Columbian Lodge, Boston; withdrawn.
LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS: 1794
No. | Location | Lodge | Precedence Date | Chartering Body |
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1 | Boston | St. John's (Boston) | 07/30/1733 | St. John's Grand Lodge |
2 | Boston | Master's | 01/02/1738 | St. John's Grand Lodge |
3 | Boston | Rising States | 11/30/1752 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
4 | Marblehead | Lodge at Marblehead | 03/25/1760 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
5 | Portland (Me.) | Lodge at Portland | 03/30/1762 | St. John's Grand Lodge |
6 | Newburyport | St. John's (Newburyport) | 07/17/1766 | St. John's Grand Lodge |
7 | Gloucester | The Tyrian | 03/02/1770 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
8 | Boston | The Massachusetts | 05/13/1770 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
9 | Nantucket | Union (Nantucket) | 05/27/1771 | St. John's Grand Lodge |
10 | Newburyport | St. Peter's | 03/06/1773 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
11 | Stockbridge | Berkshire | 03/08/1777 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
12 | Lancaster | Trinity | 02/15/1776 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
13 | Machias (Me.) | Warren | 09/04/1778 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
14 | Ipswich | Unity | 03/09/1779 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
15 | Charlestown | King Solomon's | 09/05/1783 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
16 | Northampton | Hampshire | 01/30/1784 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
17 | Williamstown | Friendship | 07/23/1785 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
18 | Boston | Harmonic | 12/08/1790 | Massachusetts Grand Lodge |
19 | Salem | Essex | 06/11/1792 | Grand Lodge of Massachusetts |
20 | Wiscasset (Me.) | Lincoln | 06/01/1792 | Grand Lodge of Massachusetts |
21 | Hanover | Old Colony | 12/10/1792 | Grand Lodge of Massachusetts |
22 | Blandford | Federal | 12/10/1792 | Grand Lodge of Massachusetts |
23 | Worcester | Morning Star | 06/11/1793 | Grand Lodge of Massachusetts |
24 | Cheshire | Franklin | 06/09/1794 | Grand Lodge of Massachusetts |
25 | Penobscot (Me.) | Hancock | 06/09/1794 | Grand Lodge of Massachusetts |
26 | Greenfield | Republican | U.D. | Grand Lodge of Massachusetts |