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  • 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

  • Masonic Mutual Benefit Association

    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

  • Meeting of the Masonic Mutual Benefit Association

    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

  • 1961 Proceedings of a Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Virginia

    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

  • St. John the Baptist

    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

  • Masonic Celebration

    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

  • Masonic Address

    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

  • St. John the Baptist

    St. John the Baptist

    Front Royal Lodge, No. 102, in Virginia will observe St. John the Baptist’s anniversary on June 24. Brother John F. Fauntleroy will deliver an oration. The event welcomes neighboring Lodges and all brethren in good standing. This announcement was published in Leesburg Genius of Liberty on May 28, 1842. Read more

  • St. John the Baptist

    St. John the Baptist

    Front Royal Lodge, No. 102, in Virginia will observe St. John the Baptist’s anniversary on June 24. Brother John F. Fauntleroy will deliver an oration. The event welcomes neighboring Lodges and all brethren in good standing. This announcement was published in Leesburg Genius of Liberty on May 28, 1842. Read more

  • St. John the Baptist

    St. John the Baptist

    Front Royal Lodge, No. 102, in Virginia will observe St. John the Baptist’s anniversary on June 24. Brother John F. Fauntleroy will deliver an oration. The event welcomes neighboring Lodges and all brethren in good standing. This announcement was published in Leesburg Genius of Liberty on May 28, 1842. Read more

  • Invitation to Celebrate

    Invitation to Celebrate

    On June 22, 1822, the Winchester Gazette reported that Hiram Lodge No. 21 and Triluminar Lodge No. 117 invited Front Royal Lodge No. 102 to celebrate St. John the Baptist on June 24, 1822 and dedicate the new hall of Hiram Lodge. Read more

  • Hiram Hall Dedication

    Hiram Hall Dedication

    The brethren of Hiram Lodge No. 21 Winchester and Triluminar Lodge No. 117 Brucetown will celebrate St. John the Baptist’s anniversary on June 24th. The dedication of the new Hiram Lodge hall will take place at 10 o’clock in Winchester, with a sermon at the Lutheran Church. All transient brethren are invited to attend. Read more