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PENTUCKET LODGE

Location: Chelmsford (Lowell)

Chartered By: Timothy Bigelow

Charter Date: 03/09/1807 II-353

Precedence Date: 03/09/1807

Current Status: Active


NOTES

Note that Lowell was formed from Chelmsford and did not exist as an entity when this lodge was chartered.


PAST MASTERS

  • Isaac Colburn, 1807-1812
  • Artemus Holden, 1813, 1815, 1816
  • Jonathan Fletcher, 1814
  • Charles Blood, 1817, 1818
  • Israel Hildreth, 1819-1823
  • Zacheus Fletcher, 1824
  • John Fletcher, 1825, 1826
  • Jesse Phelps, 1827, 1828, 1832-1834, 1846; Mem
  • Jefferson Bancroft, 1829, 1830
  • Richmond Jones, 1831
  • DARK 1835-1846
  • Daniel Balch, 1845
  • Prentice Cushing, 1847, 1848; SN
  • William North, 1849-1855
  • Isaac Cooper, 1856, 1857
  • James B. Trueworthy, 1858, 1859
  • Hiram N. Hall, 1860-1862
  • Thomas G. Gerrish, 1863, 1864
  • Fred T. North, 1865, 1866
  • Ruel J. Walker, 1867, 1868
  • Samuel S. Fuller, 1869
  • Albert B. Hall, 1870, 1871
  • Oliver Ober, 1872, 1873
  • Frederick Frye, 1874, 1875
  • Charles H. Richardson, DDGM, 1876, 1877; Mem
  • Wesley R. Batcheler, 1878
  • Benjamin C. Dean, 1879, 1880
  • George F. Morgan, 1881
  • William D. Brown, 1882, 1883
  • Henry Caril, 1884, 1885
  • Adelbert N. Huntoon, 1886, 1887
  • Herbert A. Wright, 1888, 1889
  • Charles A. Cross, 1890, 1891
  • Frank W. Emerson, 1892, 1893
  • Avery B. Clark, 1894, 1895
  • Charles S. Proctor, 1896, 1897; N
  • George H. Smith, 1898, 1899
  • Winslow S. Clark, 1900, 1901
  • Horace C. Page, 1902, 1903
  • Benjamin W. Clements, 1904, 1905; SN
  • Frank W. Hall, 1906, 1907
  • George P. Howes, 1908, 1909
  • Martin L. Kirkeby, 1910, 1911
  • Frank D. Proctor, 1912, 1913
  • William R. Foster, 1914, 1915
  • Edson K. Humphrey, 1916, 1917; Mem
  • Robert A. Kennedy, 1918, 1919
  • Garfield A. Davis, 1920, 1921; N
  • A. Gordon Foster, 1922, 1923
  • Percy J. Wilson, 1924, 1925
  • Willard A. Parker, 1926, 1927
  • Roscoe C. Turner, 1928, 1929
  • Harry Priestly, 1930, 1931
  • Alexander Semple, Jr., 1932, 1933
  • Everett T. Reed, 1934, 1935
  • Ralph A. Johnson, 1936, 1937
  • Walter W. Colby, 1938, 1939
  • Raymond W. Sherburn, 1940, 1941
  • Elton L. F. Silk, 1942, 1943
  • Wilbur H. Roberts, 1944, 1945; N
  • Edmond H. Gunther, 1946, 1947
  • Herbert G. Pascall, 1948, 1949
  • Ray Pike, Jr., 1950, 1951
  • Francis A. Mathews, 1952, 1953
  • John P. Wood, 1954
  • Raymond V. Ullom, Jr., 1955, 1956; SN
  • Millis C. Pelton, 1957, 1958
  • Roland E. Mosley, 1959, 1960; N
  • Willis A. Clark, Jr., 1961, 1962
  • Richard C. Gillis, 1963, 1964
  • Donald A. Pelton, 1965, 1966
  • Walter F. Bujnowski, 1967, 1968
  • Robert S. Gibson, 1969
  • Bradley H. Tuttle, 1970, 1971
  • Ainsworth C. Pedersen, 1972, 1973
  • Charles Boyajian, 1974, 1975
  • Philip G. Tays, 1976, 1977
  • Robert A. Silk, 1978, 1979
  • William B. Roberts, 1980, 1981
  • H. Mark Leonard, Jr., 1982, 1983
  • David B. Ullom, 1984, 1985
  • John E. Ullom, 1986, 1987
  • Douglas A. Hanks, 1988, 1989
  • Joseph L. Husson, 1990, 1991
  • David B. Hanks, 1992, 1993
  • Robert G. Wallace, 1994, 1995
  • Linscott Fadden, 1996, 1997
  • Raymond R. A. Bul, 1998, 1999
  • Jeffrey A. Northrup, 2000, 2001
  • Robert J. Walsh, 2002, 2003
  • George N. Tournas, 2004, 2005
  • Wayne L. Standley, Sr., 2006, 2007
  • Wayne L. Standley, Jr., 2008, 2009
  • Jason A. Standley, Sr., 2010-2012

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

  • Petition for Charter: 1807
  • Petition for Restoration of Charter: 1845

ANNIVERSARIES

  • 1897 (90th Anniversary)
  • 1907 (Centenary)
  • 1957 (150th Anniversary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

BY-LAW CHANGES

1876 1877 1880 1883 1886 1888 1891 1903 1906 1907 1912 1922 1928 1933 1934 1943 1952 1953 1966 1972 1977 1990 2003

HISTORY

  • 1957 (150th Anniversary History, 1957-56)

OTHER

  • 1809 (Constitution of lodge, II-432)
  • 1819 (Irregularities, III-253, III-264)
  • 1820 (Difficulties, III-281, III-296)
  • 1821 (Report of delinquency, III-373)

MEMORIALS

FRANCIS L. BACON, 1837-1859

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XVIII, No. 6, April 1859, Page 191:

Lowell, March 26, 1859.

Bro. C. W. Moore — The enclosed Resolves were adopted by Pentucket Lodge at meeting held March 17th, 1859, and which by vote of Lodge, I was instructed to send to you for publication in your Magazine.

Yours fraternally, C. E. A. Bartlett, Secretary, Pentucket Lodge.

  • Whereas, in the Providence of the Grand Architect of the Universe our beloved young Brother, Francis L. Bacon, has been called to his home in the spirit land, whereby the long cherished hopes of his parents have vanished, and they now mourn his departure, and in sorrow consign his once lovely, but now mouldering form, to the quiet sleep of death; therefore
  • Resolved, That we tender to the mourning family our sympathy and heartfelt sorrow in this hour of bereavement and affliction, and especially to our Brother, the father of the deceased, in his many afflictions, and to his worthy companion, that she may be sustained in her weakness and restored from her prostrated illness. Upon all relatives and friends we invoke the blessing of him who hath power to wipe tears from all eyes, and through whose power we trust they will finally be reunited in love, to part no more forever.
  • Resolved, That though as Masons we mourn the loss of this young Brother from our Lodge, we rejoice in the blissful thought, that with the eye of faith we can see his spirit in that Grand Lodge above, where the Supreme Ruler of the Universe forever reigns."
  • Resolved, That by this affliction we are forcibly taught the great uncertainty of life, and of the vast importance of a more strict observance of the elevating principles and requirements of our beloved Institution and of the Christian religion.
  • Resolved, That the furniture and Jewels of Pentucket Lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days.
  • Resolved, That the Secretary send these Resolutions to Brother C. W. Moore for publication in the Freemasons' Magazine, and that he furnish the bereaved family a copy.
  • Whereas, in the dispensation of events, it has pleased our Supreme Grand High Priest, to remove lrom among us by death, our worthy and highly esteemed Companion, Francis L. Bacon; in view of his many virtues we cannot forbear to publicly express our deep sorrow at this affliction in the loss of one who became early impressed with a favorable opinion of Order, and ever continued to evince a high regard for it. In this bereavement the community has lost a worthy and exemplary young man; the parents a dutiful and obedient son, and this Chapter and the fraternity, a zealous and faithful Companion and Brother—therefore Resolved, That the members of Mount Horeb R. A, Chapter have received with grief the announcement ol the death of Companion Francis L. Bacon, a worthy member of this Chapter.
  • Resolved, That this Chapter will manifest its respect for the memory of the deceased, and its sympathy with his bereaved friends, by draping the Chapter-room in mourning thirty days.
  • Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to forward a copy of these Resolutions to the father of the deceased, and to the editor of the Freemasons' Magazine, for publication.

A True copy of preamble and resolutions adopted by Mount Horeb R. A. Chapter at a meeting held at Lowell, Mass., on Monday evening, March 14th, 1859.

AttestWm. F. Salmon, Secretary.

SAMUEL W. BROWN, 1804-1859

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XIX, No. 3, January 1854, p. 94:

Brother SAMUEL W. BROWN.

Masonic Hall, Lowell, Nov. 16th, 1859.

At a regular meeting of Pilgrim Encampment of Knights Templar, held this evening, the following Preamble and Resolutions were offered on the death of Sir Knight Samuel W. Brown, which were adopted :—

  • Whereas, Pilgrim Encampment, by the dispensation of an all-wise and mysterious Providence, has been called to mourn the lots of a worthy and valiant Knight in the recent decease of Sir Samuel W. Brown, therefore the Sir Knights of this Encampment, in Asylum assembled,
  • Resolved, That for the first time since the establishment of our Encampment, a link in the chain of our fraternal circle has been severed, and we as Sir Knights, are called to assemble around the last resting place of the remains of a worthy Companion of this Encampment.
  • Resolved, That in the decease of Sir Knight Samuel W. Brown, this Encampment baa lost a true and worthy Companion and a brave and valiant Knight, and this community a worthy and respected citizen, who in the various relations of life has maintained his part with the honor of a man, and the fortitude of a Christian.
  • Resolved, That these resolutions be placed upon the record of the Encampment, and that the blank page immediately following, be inscribed with the name, age and time of death of our departed Companion.
  • Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, attested by the Recorder, be forwarded to the family of the deceased, and to Moore's Magazine for publication.

A true copy.
Attest, Geo. W. Bedlow, Recorder.

EDWARD EVERETT d. 1853

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XIII, No. 3, January 1854, p. 94:

Lowell, Dec. 21, A. D., 1853.

At a meeting of Pentucket Lodge, held at Masonic Hall, in Lowell, Mass., on Thursday the 15th day of Dec, A. D. 1853, the following memorial and resolutions were unanimously adopted:—

  • Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty Disposer of all events, in his all-wise and mysterious providence, to remove suddenly and unexpectedly from among us our beloved Brother Edward Everett, therefore
  • Resolved, That in the death of our lamented Brother, society has lost a most val uable citizen, and the Fraternity one endeared, by his kind and benevolent disposition, to all who knew him ; and although dead he will ever live in the memories and affections of the Brethren of the Lodge of which he was a member.
  • Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the family of our deceased Brother, who have been thus suddenly bereft of a kind husband and an indulgent parent.
  • Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the family of our deceased Brother, and to the editor of the Masonic Magazine, at Boston, for publication.

Isaac Cooper, Secretary, Pentucket Lodge.

JESSE PHELPS 1800-1847

  • MM 1825, Monitor
  • affil. 1826; WM 1827-1829, 1832-1834, 1846-1847, Pentucket; retained membership through the reorganization according to GL white card record.

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. VII, No. 6, April 1848, p. 190:

At a special meeting of the members of Pentucket Lodge, holden in Masons' Hall, in Lowell, Oct. 2, 1847, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously passed:

  • Whereas, it has pleased an all-wise Providence, in bis inscrutable dispensations, to call from our midst our beloved Brother and Worshipful Master, Jesse Phelps,—be it therefore
  • Resolved, That in this melancholy event, our community has sustained the loss of an industrious, enterprising and public-spirited citizen, society the watt of an upright and honest man, and Masonry a worthy exemplar of her principles, fulfilling, as he did, his varioua social and domestic duties under the promptings of a noble and generous heart.
  • Resolved, That as a token of respect and esteem for our Brother snd W. Master, and as a further testimonial of our grief at his loss, we wear the usual badge of mourning for the space of thirty days.
  • Resolved, That we tender to his afflicted widow and relatives, in this truly distressing dispensation, the Warmest sympathies of our hearts.
  • Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and the accompanying resolutions, be furnished the bereaved family of our deceased Brother, and placed on the records of oui Lodge; and that they be published in the Freemasons' Magazine at Boston.

Attest, Colburn Blood, Jr., Sec.

MARK J. SMART D. 1848

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. VII, No. 7, May 1848, p. 221:

  • MM before 1846

At a apecial meeting of the memberS of Pentucket Lodge, convened in Masons' Hall in Lowell, Mass., on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 27th, 1848, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:

  • Whereas it hath pleased our Heavenly Father, the Supreme Architect of the Universe, to call from thia earth to his celestial home above, our worthy Brother, Mask J. Smart, be it therefore
  • Resolved, That the members of Pentucket Lodge bear testimony to the great moral worth of their deceased Brother, whose unblemished life, as a man, a Mason and a Christian, richly entitles his memory to this respectful notice from us.
  • Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with oar departed Brother's afflicted widow aud family in their bereavement, and sincerely offer to them the sympathies of those who were united with him, whom they hsve lost, in the in¬ dissoluble bonds of Masonic Brotherhood.
  • Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and the accompanying resolutions be furnished the afflicted family of our deceased Brother, and placed on the Records of our Lodge, and that they be published in the Freemasons' Magazine, at Boston.

Attest, Colburn Blood, Jr., Sec.

CALEB WENTWORTH d. 1849

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. VIII, No. 6, April 1849, p. 190:

Lowell, March 5, 1849.

At a special meeting of the members of Pentncket Lodge, holden in Masons' Hall, in Lowell, Mass. on Monday, March 5th, A. L. 5649, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted :—

  • Whereas it has pleased the Supreme Grand Architect of the Universe to call our friend and Brother, Caleb Wentworth, to join those who have forever departed from the scenes of this life, to participate in the joys of the spirit land, from whose bourne no traveller returns ;—Therefore,
  • Resolved, That by the death of our lamented Brother, Caleb Wentworth, the Order of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons is bereft of one of its bright est jewels and most useful members.
  • 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 honor able to himself and the Masonic Fraternity.
  • Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with his family and friends in this afflictive bereavement.
  • Resolved, That the members of Pentucket Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning thirty days.
  • Resolved, That these Resolutions be signed by the W. Master and Secretary of this Lodge, and a copy delivered to the widow of the deceased, and that a copy be also sent to the editor of the Freemasona' Magazine, with a request to publish the same, and that they be recorded among the proceedings of the Lodge.

Prentice Cushing, W. Master. Colburn Blood, Jr., Sec., P. Lodge.


GRAND LODGE OFFICERS


DISTRICTS

1807: District 2 (Newburyport and North Shore)

1821: District 5

1845: District 3

1849: District 3

1867: District 7 (Lowell)

1883: District 11 (Lowell)

1911: District 12 (Lowell)

1927: District 12 (Lowell)

2003: District 12


LINKS

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Massachusetts Lodges