Category: Education
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Summary of 1881
Unity Lodge No. 146 in the 14th Masonic District elected officers and mourned its members in 1881. Notable events included the Grand Master’s visit, deaths of three members, participation in the Grand Masonic Excursion and the Yorktown Centennial. The lodge was represented at the Grand Annual Communication in Richmond. Read more
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Summary of 1880
In 1880, Unity Lodge No. 146 included 42 Masons, constituting 21% of district 14. The Lodge officers were elected in June. Events included Masonic gatherings and cornerstone layings. The Lodge had a prominent presence in significant Masonic events of the year. Read more
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Summary of 1879
Unity Lodge No. 146, part of Virginia’s Grand Lodge, had 47 members, constituting 23% of its district. By 1879, lodges under its jurisdiction totaled 205. The District Deputy Grand Master visited on May 6, marking an important event. The membership’s occupations and happenings showcased the varied interests and activities of its members locally and beyond. Read more
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Summary of 1878
Unity Lodge No. 146 had 47 Masons. Lodges elected officers, updated memberships, and participated in charitable efforts. Yellow Fever Relief efforts were significant. Masonic meetings were routine. Read more
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Summary of 1877
In 1877, the 14th Masonic District in Virginia underwent changes, with Greenway Court Lodge No. 94 surrendering its charter. Thomas L. Kirby was elected as Master of Unity Lodge No. 146. Significant events included the founding of a public school and the devastating flood in November, which claimed lives and caused widespread damage. Read more
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Charter Issued for Front Royal Lodge No. 102
At the Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 1816, a dispensation was issued for the establishment of Front Royal Lodge, No. 102, with Cyrus B. Baldwin as Master, James B. Rice as Senior Warden, and Henry Van Meter as Junior Warden. The resolution for the charter’s issue was passed. Read more
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Masonic Mutual Benefit Association
On February 11, 1873, the Spirit of Jefferson reported the election of Thomas N. Ashby as President of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Association, with Jno. T. Lovell joining the General Board of Directors. This significant event was covered in the Charles Town, West Virginia newspaper. Read more
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Meeting of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Association
On February 1, 1873, the Shepherdstown Register detailed the Masonic Mutual Benefit Association meeting at Mount Nebo Lodge No. 91. Unity No. 146’s first Past Master was elected President, while Jno. T. Lovell from Front Royal joined the General Board of Directors. Read more
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1961 Proceedings of a Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Virginia
In December 9, 1861 the Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Virginia’s Proceedings declared that Front Royal Lodge No. 102 in Rappahannock county was extinct. Front Royal Lodge, No. 102, Rappahannock county. – Extinct. Book Proceedings of a grand annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Virginia Published December 9, 1861 Printer Chas. Read more
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St. John the Baptist
On June 3, 1851, the Alexandria Gazette announced that the Front Royal Lodge No. 102 would celebrate St. John the Baptist on June 24 with a procession and Masonic address, inviting neighboring Lodges and traveling brothers in good standing. Read more
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Masonic Celebration
A member of Front Royal Lodge No. 102 served as “Marshal of the day” at Cassia Lodge No. 142 procession for St. John Baptist Anniversary, with 70-80 Masons. (Source: Sentinel of the Valley, July 3, 1845) Read more
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Masonic Address
On July 21, 1842, the Alexandria Gazette advertised a Masonic Address delivered by J. L. Fauntleroy to Front Royal Lodge No. 102 on St. John the Baptist anniversary. Read more
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