Tag: Richmond

  • History of Virginia, Volume 5

    History of Virginia, Volume 5

    The content discusses Joseph L. Carson’s membership in Unity Lodge No. 46 and the Front Royal Royal Arch Chapter. It also mentions Benjamin J. Hillidge’s role as a past master at Unity Lodge No. 146 in 1912, along with citations for further information in a book on Virginia history. Read more

  • Four Borden Brothers Raised

    Four Borden Brothers Raised

    In May 1923, the Shenandoah Herald reported on the “Regular Meeting Cassia Lodge,” noting four brothers raised together and their cousins’ presence, with three from Unity Lodge. A total of 19 lodges were represented at the meeting, with 19 participants from Unity Lodge, including the District Deputy Grand Master. Read more

  • Corks and Curls: Warren J. Davis

    Corks and Curls: Warren J. Davis

    The Universities Masonic Club, as detailed on page 254 of the book “Cooks and Curls,” mentions Warren J. Davis from Unity Lodge No. 146 in Front Royal, Va. The club’s officers and members from various lodges are also listed. Read more

  • Front Royal Methodist Episcopal Church Corner-Stone Laying

    Front Royal Methodist Episcopal Church Corner-Stone Laying

    On August 2, 1905, Unity Lodge, No. 146, A. F. and A. M. laid the corner-stone at the Front Royal Methodist Episcopal Church. The event was witnessed by a large crowd, including 125 participating Masons and the Grand Master of Masons in Virginia. Read more

  • Charter Issued for Front Royal Lodge No. 102

    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