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NORFOLK UNION LODGE

Location: Randolph; Quincy ()

Chartered By: Francis J. Oliver

Charter Date: 06/07/1819 III-205

Precedence Date: 06/07/1819

Current Status: Active

YEARS

1819

charter revoked 1837; restored 1854

1854 1866 1871 1872 1876 1880 1881 1883 1887 1894 1895 1896 1902 1906 1907 1911 1919 1920 1926 1930 1934 1939 1942 1944 1950 1951 1958 1965 1969 1972 1976 1979 1994 1998 2004 2006 2011

EVENTS

HALL DEDICATION, MAY 1866

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXV, No. 8, June 1866, p. 231:

Norfolk Union Lodge at Randolph having recently leased and fitted up an elegant and convenient hall for its future accommodation, the same was formally dedicated by the M. W. Grand Lodge on the evening of the 3d of May last, in the presence of a large assemblage of brethren and their.ladies. The occasion was one of more than ordinary interest, inasmuch as the ceremony was new to many of those who were present, and especially to the ladies, who had taken a deep interest and an active part in furnishing the hall and in the general arrangements. The ceremonies were performed by Grand Master Charles C. Dame in an effective and impressive manner, the. interest of which was enhanced by the singing of an excellent quartette choir.

At the conclusion of the services, the party were escorted to the banqueting-hall, and partook of an elegant entertainment prepared by the ladies; after which the company returned to the Lodge room, where short and appropriate speeches were made by the Grand Master and other brethren.

We are happy to know that the Lodge is in a prosperous condition, and that its future prospects are highly encouraging.

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

• Henry A. Belcher, DDGM, District 24 (Brockton), 1891, 1892; Deputy Grand Master 1896
• Asa P. French, DDGM, District 24 (Brockton), 1897; SN
• Herbert F. French, DDGM, District 24 (Brockton), 1908, 1909; Junior Grand Warden 1912
• Richard S. Holiver, DDGM, District 26 (Quincy), 1987, 1988
• Richard F. Jope, DDGM, District 8, 2012, 2013
• Craig S. MacPherson, DDGM, District 26 (Quincy), 1999, 2000
• Warren G. Osgood, DDGM, District 26 (Quincy), 1947, 1948; N
• Aaron Prescott, DDGM, District 3, 1834; District 4, 1835; SN
• John B. Thayer, DDGM, District 19 (Taunton), 1880, 1881; SN
• Royal Turner, DDGM, District 3, 1831, 1832; SN
• Bradford L. Wales, DDGM, District 5, 1859; Senior Grand Warden 1857
• Albert Watmough, DDGM, District 26 (Quincy), 1965, 1966; N
• George E. White, DDGM, District 26 (Quincy), 1926; District 26 (Quincy), 1927; Senior Grand Warden 1939

DISTRICTS

1819: District 4 (Southeast)

1821: District 3

1835: District 4

1854: District 5

1867: District 16 (Plymouth)

1878: District 19 (Taunton)

1883: District 24 (Brockton)

1911: District 26 (Quincy)

1927: District 26 (Quincy)

2003: District 8

LINKS

Lodge web site

Massachusetts Lodges