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OLIVE BRANCH LODGE

Location: Oxford; Sutton (1815); W. Sutton and Webster (1856); Sutton (1858); Millbury (1859)

Chartered By: Paul Revere

Charter Date: 09/14/1797 II-108

Precedence Date: 09/14/1797

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Current Status: Active

PAST MASTERS

Need list of living Past Masters; also, Caleb Chase listed as 1859, 1860 but deceased 1848

YEARS

1797 1815 1820 1844 1856 1858 1870 1872 1876 1877 1884 1897 1912 1917 1924 1927 1929 1930 1933 1947 1952 1956 1959 1964 1970 1972 1976 1977 1979 1980 1984 1997 1998 2004 2005 2008 2009 2010

MEMORIALS

REUBEN BARTON 1772-1848

• MM 1797, JW 1798, 1801, 1802; SW 1801-1809, Olive Branch

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. VIII, No. 3, January 1849, p. 95:

Died, in Miilbury, Oct. 5th, Capt. Reuben Barton, aged 76. Br. Barton was buried on Saturday, the 7th inst, with the usual Mssonic formalities. Hie funeral was attended by Olire Branch Lodge, of Sutton, (of which he was a member) and Morning Star Lodge, of Worcester. There were a large number of Brethren present. The Masonic ceremonies were performed in a very interesting and impressive manner by D. D. G. M. Chenery, and appeared to produce a good impression upon the Fraternity, and others, of whom there were many in attendnnce.

Our venerable Brother Barton has long been known as a firm friend and active and zealous member of our ancient Institution; he has stood hy her through evil and through good report; and in- the troublesome times of anti-masonic excitement, when many around him were bending lo the blast of the whirlwind of fanatical fury which was passing over them, he stood like the sturdy oak, unmoved, and unwavering amid the storm. He tins lived through the darkness of the night to see the sun of Masonry again arise in ail its original splendor, and has now gone to his rest, honored and lamented by his Brethren; while others who sacrificed their principles and their honor before the moloch of an unrighteous and misguided public sentiment, live to receive tbe scorn of Masons and all honorable men. He has left us an example of an upright and honest man, a good citizen, and a faithful Mason, which we shall do well to copy. W. B. N.

CALEB CHASE d. 1848

• MM 1814; 1836, 1837, 1842, 1843, Olive Branch

At a meeting of Olive Branch Lodge, Dec. 4th, the following Resolutions were adopted :—

• Whereas it has pleased the Almigh'y Ruler of the Universe, to remove from earth oar late worthy Brother and Past Master, Caleb Chase, therefore,
• Resolved, That we fully appreciate the integrity, faithfulness and zeal, with which he has discharged hia Masonic duties.
• Resolved, That the honesty of purpose, and moral uprightness which marked his character, in his relations to society, and the firmness and fidelity with which he sustained the principles and the Institution of Masonry, were honorable to himself and worthy of our imitation.
• Resolved, That we deeply sympathise with bis family and friends in this afflictive bereavement.
• Voted, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, and to the editor of the Masonic Magazine, for publication.

Fraternally Yours, Wm. R. Nolen, Sec of Oiht Branch Lodge.

TIMOTHY H. LONGLEY d. 1849

• MM 1820, Olive Branch

Among the victims to the distressing and fatal epidemic which has prevailed in Millbury, the past season, was Mr. Timothy H. Longley, who was prostrated by the disease, and survived the attack but twentyfour hours. Br. Longley was highly respected in the community in which be lived, and, by the Masonic Fraternity of which be was a worthy member. The following resolutions were adopted at a meeting of Olive Branch Lodge, in which he held the office of Senior Warden.

• Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to remove from among us our much beloved friend and Brother, Timothy H. Longley ; therefore,
• Resolved, That by the death of our lamented Brother, the Order of Freemasonry, and Olive Branch Lodge in particular, is bereft of one of its brightest ornaments and most useful members.
• Resolved, That his honesty, uprightness, firmness and fidelity to the Institution, were alike honorable to himself and the Fraternity.
• Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with his family and friends in this sudden and afflictive bereavement.
• Voted, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our deceased Brother, and to the Freemasons' Magazine, for publication.

Note: This refers to an outbreak of Epidemic Typhus in winter 1848-1849; see this book for notes on the outbreak.

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

• Wayne E. Anderson, DDGM, District 24, 2008, 2009
• George J. Dudley, DDGM, District 18 (Worcester), 1906, 1907; Memorial
• Eric A. Jacobson, DDGM, District 22 (Worcester), 1940, 1941; N
• George A. Russell, DDGM, District 22 (Worcester), 1957, 1958; N
• Irving B. Sayles, DDGM, District 12 (Milford), 1875-1877; Junior Grand Warden 1878
• Pliny Slocomb, DDGM, District 6, 1844-1846. SN
• Richard W. Stake, DDGM, District 22 (Worcester), 1975, 1976
• Richard S. Townsend, DDGM, District 22 (Worcester), 1995, 1996

DISTRICTS

1803: District 6 (Central Mass., Worcester)

1821: District 6

1835: District 6

1849: District 6

1867: District 12 (Milford)

1883: District 18 (Worcester)

1911: District 21 (Worcester)

1927: District 21 (Worcester)

1931: District 22 (Worcester)

2003: District 24

LINKS

Lodge web site

Massachusetts Lodges