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| + | ''From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XVIII, No. 12, October 1859, History of St. Andrew's Chapter; Page 364:'' | ||
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| + | Major JOHN BRAY was born in Boston, on the 4th of August, 1761. He was by occupation a cooper, and served his apprenticeship at Boston and Charlestown. He was a culler and packer of fish, having at one time eighteen journeymen and apprentices. His place of business was on Spear's Wharf, which he owned. As one of the three weighers and gaugers in the Boston Custom House, who where then paid by fees, he has been heard to say that his share, on one occasion, was $750 for a month. After General Lincoln resigned the office of Collector, Major Bray was removed by his successor for his political opinions, and afterwards lived at his ease on bis income. In his youth he had but small advantages of acquiring an education. Tbis he often lamented and gave his children (twelve in number,) opportunities for obtaining knowledge that were denied to him. | ||
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| + | In August, 1823, Major Bray, in company with his wife, was [http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A2005.05.0024%3Achapter%3D27 robbed on the Medford turnpike], by the notorious Michael Martin, of fourteen dollars in money and his gold watch. This last led to his discovery. Martin rode up to his chaise, on horseback, presented a horse-pistol to his breast, and demanded his money and watch, which were given him. Mrs. Bray wore a gold watch also, and asked if be wanted hers, when he replied ''that he only robbed gentlemen.'' | ||
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| + | The only civil office which Major Bray ever held was that of Selectman of the town of Boston. He was more conspicuous in the military line, being a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company ; Ensign in 1793, and lieutenant in 1798. He was one of the founders of the Columbian Artillery ; elected its first Senior Lieutenant, and succeeded Col. R. Gardner as Captain, and afterwards promoted to the office of Major of the Sublegion of Artillery. He accumulated a valuable property, and died on the 12th of August, 1829, aged sixty-eight. | ||
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| + | Companion Bray was received as a member of the Chapter, December 24, 1800. He was also a member of the Rising States Lodge, and at one time its Master. He was an open hearted man, a firm and lasting friend, and distinguished for his many acts of benevolence and sympathy. | ||
=== GRAND LODGE OFFICERS === | === GRAND LODGE OFFICERS === | ||
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Contents
RISING STATES LODGE
Location: Boston
Chartered By: Grand Lodge of Scotland
Charter Date: 11/30/1756
Precedence Date: 11/30/1756
Current Status: location of charter unknown.
NOTES
This lodge was originally chartered as a split from the Lodge of St. Andrew and claimed its precedence in Massachusetts Grand Lodge and the united Grand Lodge; the charter was resigned 12/10/1810 (Page II-448).
See account of misuse of the Charter, while Benjamin Russell was Master, is found in the autobiography of Henry Fowle.
PAST MASTERS
- Jonathan Wellington, before 1799
- Benjamin Russell, 1800
- Edmund Bowman, 1802, 1807
- John Bray, ?
YEARS
After resignation of charter:
BIOGRAPHIES
JOHN BRAY 1761-1829
From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XVIII, No. 12, October 1859, History of St. Andrew's Chapter; Page 364:
Major JOHN BRAY was born in Boston, on the 4th of August, 1761. He was by occupation a cooper, and served his apprenticeship at Boston and Charlestown. He was a culler and packer of fish, having at one time eighteen journeymen and apprentices. His place of business was on Spear's Wharf, which he owned. As one of the three weighers and gaugers in the Boston Custom House, who where then paid by fees, he has been heard to say that his share, on one occasion, was $750 for a month. After General Lincoln resigned the office of Collector, Major Bray was removed by his successor for his political opinions, and afterwards lived at his ease on bis income. In his youth he had but small advantages of acquiring an education. Tbis he often lamented and gave his children (twelve in number,) opportunities for obtaining knowledge that were denied to him.
In August, 1823, Major Bray, in company with his wife, was robbed on the Medford turnpike, by the notorious Michael Martin, of fourteen dollars in money and his gold watch. This last led to his discovery. Martin rode up to his chaise, on horseback, presented a horse-pistol to his breast, and demanded his money and watch, which were given him. Mrs. Bray wore a gold watch also, and asked if be wanted hers, when he replied that he only robbed gentlemen.
The only civil office which Major Bray ever held was that of Selectman of the town of Boston. He was more conspicuous in the military line, being a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company ; Ensign in 1793, and lieutenant in 1798. He was one of the founders of the Columbian Artillery ; elected its first Senior Lieutenant, and succeeded Col. R. Gardner as Captain, and afterwards promoted to the office of Major of the Sublegion of Artillery. He accumulated a valuable property, and died on the 12th of August, 1829, aged sixty-eight.
Companion Bray was received as a member of the Chapter, December 24, 1800. He was also a member of the Rising States Lodge, and at one time its Master. He was an open hearted man, a firm and lasting friend, and distinguished for his many acts of benevolence and sympathy.
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
- Benjamin Russell, Grand Sword Bearer 1792-1795; Grand Marshal 1796-1810; Junior Grand Warden 1811-1812; Senior Grand Warden 1813; Grand Master 1814-1816
