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Tri-Lodge

2025-02-25T00:19:32Z

Doug3llis: Created page with "The 2nd Monday of every February, Corinthian Lodge meets joinly with Caleb Butler Lodge and Simon W. Robinson Lodge. A brother asked how this tradition started and Right Worshipful George Herbolsheimer wrote this lovely article to explain it's creation: ONCE UPON A TIME, in the far distant land, there were a number of like-minded men who formed themselves into groups for the betterment of themselves, each other and society in general. These groups adopted some of the..."

The 2nd Monday of every February, Corinthian Lodge meets joinly with Caleb Butler Lodge and Simon W. Robinson Lodge. A brother asked how this tradition started and Right Worshipful George Herbolsheimer wrote this lovely article to explain it's creation:

ONCE UPON A TIME, in the far distant land, there were a number of like-minded men who formed themselves into groups for the betterment of themselves, each other and society in general. These groups adopted some of the working tools and structure of the cathedral builders to impress on themselves certain inalienable truths by which they could assist each other and to give a format for running meetings. Slowly they figured out that one member’s tools probably weren’t the others tools, and they needed to standardize use so that a man could visit with other groups and be recognized as a part of the organization. Here in the Northeast of the Colonies, Lodges having been chartered by and adopting the English Masonic structure, the Masons here figured it was time to create a higher body over which they could rule and govern the various Lodges which they claimed as part of their jurisdiction – which jurisdiction encompassed not only Massachusetts, but had chartered lodges in Northern Massachusetts, Vermont and Connecticut and as far afield as South Carolina! The upper organization became known as a Grand Lodge. A Grand Master was chosen to be the head of the Grand Lodge and to watch over the Lodges within his jurisdiction. Attempts were made from time to time to form a Supreme Lodge to rule over everyone from sea to sea, but no real need was found to standardize the Lodges any more than they had already been.

This worked quite well for many years, and the Grand Master would perform his tasks as he saw fit. Close to the end of the 18th Century, a Grand Master, one Paul Revere, of the famous ride, found an opportunity to organize and charter some 28 additional Lodges, and in doing so outstripped his ability to manage them. Realizing this as a problem, his successor, Samuel Dunn, instituted a system of Masonic Districts and appointed a Representative to visit and observe the Lodges in his District. Having already founded the title of Deputy Grand Master on one who would rule in the absence or disability of the Grand Master, these appointees had to take on a different title, and were styled District Deputy Grand Masters. Since these officers performed only ceremonial duties, most of the Lodges begrudgingly accepted them as the representative of the Grand Master.

Around the turn of the 21st Century, these positions became less ceremonial and more controlling. Not only were they attending Lodges a couple of times a year, but they were also collecting the funds due the Grand Lodge (which had fairly steadily increased), reporting to the Grand Master on the work of the Lodges and other more than ceremonial duties.
Irregularly, these Districts were reorganized. Just before the turn of the 21st Century, the Grand Lodge, under the direction of Grand Master M.W. Fred K. Bauer, realized again that the Districting of the Lodges needed to be revised. There were districts with about a dozen Lodges and some with as few as three.

This brings us to our story. It had become a tradition of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts that on the visits of the District Deputy Grand Master, the officers of each of the Lodges in the District were “encouraged” to attend and be a apart of his suite. In one case, however, notably the new 14th District, which had been carved from the old 12th, 13th and 14th Districts, three of the Lodges met on the same night, the second Monday of the month which would preclude those officers being on the District Deputy’s suite for those visits.. The current Grand Master, M.W Donald G. Hicks, Jr. instructed the District Deputy Grand Master, one R.W. Everett A. Johnson, to visit the three Lodges and get two of them to change their night of meeting. “No Problem, Grand Master. Will do.” Borrowing from Masonic Tradition, R.W. Johnson visited the youngest of the lodges, Caleb Butler Lodge in Ayer. “Easy thing to get done”, thought R.W. Johnson. However, he was quite surprised when the Lodge’s leadership informed him that many of their members were active-duty military at Fort Devens, and that the Commanding Officer of the Fort had indicated that the second Monday would be kept on the Schedule for those Masons who wished to visit the Lodge. Many Masons from other Lodges and jurisdictions regularly visited Caleb Butler Lodge. “Ok. That’s more than a reasonable reason to keep Caleb Butler on the Second Monday”, thought R.W. Johnson. “I’ve still got two Lodges to get to move. How hard could that be?” So, R.W. Johnston visited the second oldest, Simon W. Robinson Lodge in Lexington. He informed Simon W. Robinson’s leadership. “Well, I visited with Caleb Butler Lodge and they told me that they really couldn’t change their date without seriously affecting the solders on Fort Devens, so I am coming to you to ask you to move yours. I know that the building is sparsely booked and you should be able to find another date.” After realizing that the next Grand Master would be coming from Simon W. Robinson Lodge, it was determined that it would be problematic for the Lodge to move its meeting date. Having failed to get two Lodges to move their meeting date, but with bright spirits, R.W. Johnson visited Corinthian Lodge in Concord. He said he had been unable to get either of the other two Lodges to change their meeting date, so Corinthian had to. District Deputy Gand Masters have great power, but one of those powers isn’t telling a Lodge when they are going to meet. The leadership of Corinthian informed the R.W. that they were older than either of the other Lodges, and in fact had, since changing from a Moon Lodge, met on the second Monday. If neither of the others were not going to change their night, Corinthian wasn’t either.

Although the penalties for a District Deputy Grand Master are probably not what they were in 1800, one still has a problem going hat in hand to a Grand Master to report that he had failed in a task. But R.W. Johnson thought. What could I do? Then, as if sitting under the proverbial apple tree, the light went off in R.W. Johnson’s head. He visited the Grand Master and indicated that he would like to have a revolving tri-Lodge meeting on the second Monday in February each year, with the host Lodge providing dinner. M.W. Hicks responded; “Tell me what you need and I’ll give it to you.” Papers were exchanged and the first annually recuring all Massachusetts Tri-Lodge was set to meet on February 10, 2003 at the apartments of Corinthian Lodge.

No one knew what to expect from such an audacious Masonic idea. Would the Brethren from the Lodges come? Yes, the officers would be there – that would make about 30 or so in attendance. Would the sideliners who generally fill the rooms of the individual lodges also attend – well Corinthian Lodge was the centrally situated Lodge of the three, so maybe some would attend. Yes the top officers of the other Lodges in the District would be there – add another 20. Maybe one or two from Grand Lodge as well, just to see how it worked. So, maybe 60 or 65 as a maximum. No problem. Corinthian could handle well over a hundred.

Corinthian Lodge also had an Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls meeting there, and one of the Advisory Board was well known as a home ec teacher and could prepare a simple and tasty meal. Plans were made, details sent out and a call for reservations was included with a deadline of the Friday before. In typical Masonic fashion, there were 20 reservations by Friday night. No Problem!!! Monday morning there were 120 reservations. The Rainbow Girls actually served 144. Pieces of lasagna were made smaller and salads were present but almost non-existent. Everyone enjoyed Concord water!

There were 168 in the lodge room when the District Deputy called the meeting to order. Every pew was completely filled and there were a few chairs set up in the West. The first degree was more than ably performed by the Lodges.

The highlight of the night - that night as well as at every Tri-Lodge meeting since - was however, “Gee. I didn’t know you were a Mason!” as Brothers looked around the Lodge room to find friends whom they hadn’t a clue were Masons.

Although not with the attendance of the first Tri-Lodge, the Tri-Lodge continues to this day with many Brothers making Masonic friendships where they were only acquaintances. While Masons are famous for “We’ve never done it that way.”, without the thinking outside the box of R. W. Everett A. Johnson, this valuable addition to Masonic activities might never have come to fruition.

William F. Hurd

2024-12-18T23:21:20Z

Doug3llis:

[[File:1872-William F Hurd.jpg|thumb|Willam Frederick Hurd]]
==William Frederick Hurd (1826–1899) - Past Master of Corinthian Lodge and Masonic Visionary==

==Early Life and Family==

William Frederick Hurd<ref>"William F. Hurd Obituary," *The Boston Globe*, May 4, 1899.</ref> was born on February 12, 1826, in Concord, Massachusetts, to Isaac Hurd Jr. and Mary Ann Heald. He was part of the influential Hurd family, one of the oldest in Concord, with his grandfather, Isaac Hurd Sr., being the first Master of Corinthian Lodge. Hurd married twice; his first wife was Sarah J. Rice, daughter of Reuben Rice, and his second wife was Mrs. M. Augusta Simonds. He had two children, William Frederick Jr. and Mrs. William H. Brown.

Hurd spent most of his life in Concord, amassing significant real estate through careful investments. His properties and contributions to the town highlighted his status as a successful and respected member of the community.

==Masonic Involvement==

Hurd joined Corinthian Lodge in 1854 and quickly became a central figure in its history. He served as Worshipful Master and, at the time of his death, was the oldest Mason in Concord, second only to Benjamin Tolman in seniority.

In 1873, Hurd took a pivotal role in founding Walden Royal Arch Chapter, alongside D. Goodwin Lang, Henry F. Smith, Edward C. Damon, and Henry J. Hosmer. He served as High Priest from 1873 to 1875, earning recognition as the Chapter’s oldest Past High Priest. Although he joined the Knights Templars, he did not actively participate in their activities.

==Transforming the Lodge Building==

Hurd’s most notable contribution to Concord Masonry was his acquisition and renovation of the Lodge building<ref>Corinthian Lodge meeting minutes and histories</ref>. Around 1878, he purchased the structure from the town and embarked on an extensive refurbishment project. He added 16 feet to the rear of the building, moved it 42 feet back from the sidewalk, and created a new foundation marked by a black line of bricks, which delineates the original structure from the addition.

The renovated building became a modern and dedicated space for Corinthian Lodge and Walden Chapter. After spending ten years in James Garty’s building, the Lodge returned to the remodeled structure in 1882, thanks to Hurd’s vision and financial commitment.

==Later Life and Legacy==

William Frederick Hurd passed away on May 3, 1899, at his residence on Lowell Road, after a month-long illness related to heart trouble. He was 73 years old. His funeral was held at his home, with special meetings of both Corinthian Lodge and Walden Chapter called to honor his memory.

Hurd’s contributions to Freemasonry and Concord’s community left an enduring legacy. His leadership, both as a Mason and a property owner, transformed the Lodge and Chapter’s operations, providing a lasting foundation for their activities. Hurd is interred at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord.

[[Category:Past Masters|1854]]
[[Category:Biographies|Hurd, William Frederick]]

==References==

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Elmer L. Joslin

2024-11-10T01:05:46Z

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=Elmer Levi Joslin (1891–1983) - Sixty Sixth Master of Corinthian Lodge =
[[File:1927-Elmer L Joslin.jpg|thumb|Elmer L. Joslin]]
==Early Life and Family==

Elmer Levi Joslin was born on April 1, 1891, in Concord, Massachusetts, to Henry Brown Joslin and Cora N. Dwelley. He married Bertha A. Wilson at the age of 26, and together they had two children, Virginia Ann and H. Dwight Joslin. Elmer remained a lifelong resident of Concord, residing in the family home at 6 Lowell Road, a property valued at $10,000 in the 1930 Census. The 1940 Census records him as the head of the household, indicating that the home was still valued at $8,000, underscoring his stable presence in the Concord community.

==Career and Service==

Elmer Joslin was a highway engineer and superintendent for the town road department in Concord, where he worked as a salaried government employee. Known for his commitment to public service, he worked 44 hours per week, with a reported income of $4,000 in 1939. He was a dedicated civil servant whose career contributed to the development and maintenance of Concord’s infrastructure.

==Military Service==

Joslin was a veteran of World War I. His draft registration, filed in Woburn, Massachusetts, describes him as having a slender build, medium height, light brown hair, and light blue eyes. His service in the war exemplified his commitment to his country, a value he carried into his professional life.

==Later Life and Legacy==

Elmer Joslin lived a full life in Concord, passing away in November 1983 at the age of 92. His obituary in *The Boston Globe* notes that he was survived by his daughter, Virginia A. Tucker of Concord, and his son, H. Dwight Joslin of Raymond, New Hampshire, along with five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the First Parish Church in Concord, where donations were encouraged in his memory.

Elmer Joslin is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, where his contributions to the community and his service to his country are remembered by family and friends.

==References==

* "Elmer L. Joslin Obituary," *The Boston Globe*, November 18, 1983.
* United States Federal Census, 1930, 1940.
* World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, via Ancestry.com.

Elmer L. Joslin

2024-11-10T01:05:00Z

Doug3llis:

=Elmer Levi Joslin (1891–1983) - Sixty Sixth Master of Corinthian Lodge =
[[File:1927-Elmer L Joslin.jpg|thumb|Elmer L. Joslin]]
==Early Life and Family==

Elmer Levi Joslin was born on April 1, 1891, in Concord, Massachusetts, to Henry Brown Joslin and Cora N. Dwelley. He married Bertha A. Wilson at the age of 26, and together they had two children, Virginia Ann and H. Dwight Joslin. Elmer remained a lifelong resident of Concord, residing in the family home at 6 Lowell Road, a property valued at $10,000 in the 1930 Census. The 1940 Census records him as the head of the household, indicating that the home was still valued at $8,000, underscoring his stable presence in the Concord community.

==Career and Service==

Elmer Joslin was a highway engineer and superintendent for the town road department in Concord, where he worked as a salaried government employee. Known for his commitment to public service, he worked 44 hours per week, with a reported income of $4,000 in 1939. He was a dedicated civil servant whose career contributed to the development and maintenance of Concord’s infrastructure.

==Military Service==

Joslin was a veteran of World War I. His draft registration, filed in Woburn, Massachusetts, describes him as having a slender build, medium height, light brown hair, and light blue eyes. His service in the war exemplified his commitment to his country, a value he carried into his professional life.

==Later Life and Legacy==

Elmer Joslin lived a full life in Concord, passing away in November 1983 at the age of 92. His obituary in *The Boston Globe* notes that he was survived by his daughter, Virginia A. Tucker of Concord, and his son, H. Dwight Joslin of Raymond, New Hampshire, along with five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the First Parish Church in Concord, where donations were encouraged in his memory.

Elmer Joslin is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, where his contributions to the community and his service to his country are remembered by family and friends.

==References==

- "Elmer L. Joslin Obituary," *The Boston Globe*, November 18, 1983.
- United States Federal Census, 1930, 1940.
- World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, via Ancestry.com.

Category:Past Masters

2024-11-10T01:03:46Z

Doug3llis:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Order !! Year !! Name
|-
| 1 || 1797–1800 || [[Isaac Hurd]]*
|-
| 2 || 1800–1802 || [[Thomas Heald]]*
|-
| 3 || 1802–1803 || [[Reuben Bryant]]*
|-
| 4 || 1804–1805 || [[Francis Jarvis]]*
|-
| 5 || 1805–1807 || William Mercer, Jr.*
|-
| 6 || 1807–1809 || [[John Leighton Tuttle]]*
|-
| 7 || 1809–1811 || [[Samuel Dakin, Jr.]]*
|-
| 8 || 1811–1814 || [[John Brown]]*
|-
| 9 || 1814–1816 || [[Daniel Smith]]*
|-
| 10 || 1816–1819 || [[Benjamin Ball]]*
|-
| 11 || 1819–1821 || [[Eli Brown]]*
|-
| 12 || 1821–1822 || [[John Keyes]]*
|-
| 13 || 1824–1826 || [[William Whiting]]*
|-
| 14 || 1826–1827 || [[Ebenezer Wood]]*
|-
| 15 || 1827–1830 || [[Lemuel Shattuck]]*
|-
| 16 || 1830–1832 || [[John Nelson]]*
|-
| 17 || 1835–1841 || [[William Shepherd]]*
|-
| 18 || 1841–1845 || [[Ephraim Bellows|Ephraim H. Bellows]]*
|-
| 19 || 1845–1849 || [[Joseph Skinner|Joseph O. Skinner]]*
|-
| 20 || 1849–1851 || [[Micajah Rice]]*
|-
| 21 || 1851–1852 || [[James Weir]]*
|-
| 22 || 1852–1859 || [[Louis Surette|Louis A. Surette]]*
|-
| 23 || 1859–1863 || [[George P. How]]*
|-
| 24 || 1863–1864 || [[Ephraim Bull|Ephraim W. Bull]]*
|-
| 25 || 1868–1869 || [[Moses Hobson]]*
|-
| 26 || 1869–1870 || Benjamin Tolman*
|-
| 27 || 1870–1872 || [[James Garty]]*
|-
| 28 || 1872–1873 || William F. Hurd*
|-
| 29 || 1873–1875 || Edward C. Damon*
|-
| 30 || 1875–1877 || Henry F. Smith*
|-
| 31 || 1877–1880 || G. Arthur Gray*
|-
| 32 || 1880–1883 || Charles E. Brown*
|-
| 33 || 1884–1886 || J. Alfred Smith*
|-
| 34 || 1886–1887 || George E. Houghton*
|-
| 35 || 1887–1888 || Herbert W. Hosmer*
|-
| 36 || 1888–1890 || Densmore B. Hosmer*
|-
| 37 || 1890–1892 || Horatio S. Richardson*
|-
| 38 || 1894–1895 || George H. Hopkins
|-
| 39 || 1897–1898 || Charles S. Hart*
|-
| 40 || 1898–1899 || Joseph A. Dakin*
|-
| 41 || 1899–1901 || George W. Hopkins*
|-
| 42 || 1901–1903 || [[John H. Marrs]]*
|-
| 43 || 1903–1904 || George M. Bowker*
|-
| 44 || 1904–1905 || Robert W. Browning*
|-
| 45 || 1905–1906 || Franklin C. Farley*
|-
| 46 || 1906–1907 || Woodford E. Coy*
|-
| 47 || 1907–1908 || Benjamin Derby*
|-
| 48 || 1908–1909 || Harry A. Douglas*
|-
| 49 || 1910–1911 || Charles S. Towne*
|-
| 50 || 1911–1912 || Wm. Lincoln Smith*
|-
| 51 || 1912–1913 || Charles G. Kent*
|-
| 52 || 1913–1914 || Charles W. Sylvester*
|-
| 53 || 1914–1915 || John G. Watson*
|-
| 54 || 1915–1916 || Nathaniel P. How*
|-
| 55 || 1916–1917 || Robert J. Stevenson*
|-
| 56 || 1917–1918 || Edward Caiger*
|-
| 57 || 1918–1919 || Raymond D. Willard*
|-
| 58 || 1919–1920 || Wells A. Hall*
|-
| 59 || 1920–1921 || Will A. Charles*
|-
| 60 || 1921–1922 || Winslow J. Damon*
|-
| 61 || 1922–1923 || Walter N. How*
|-
| 62 || 1923–1924 || Gardner W. Lawrence*
|-
| 63 || 1924–1925 || Austin D. MacRae*
|-
| 64 || 1925–1926 || Warren B. Goddard*
|-
| 65 || 1926–1927 || Duncan G. Chapman*
|-
| 66 || 1927–1928 || [[Elmer L. Joslin]]*
|-
| 67 || 1928–1929 || Howard B. Daniels*
|-
| 68 || 1929–1930 || Alexander R. MacLeod*
|-
| 69 || 1930–1931 || G. Sherman Blair*
|-
| 70 || 1931–1932 || Robert F. Charles*
|-
| 71 || 1932–1933 || Philip C. Holden*
|-
| 72 || 1933–1934 || William H. Davis*
|-
| 73 || 1935–1936 || Ralph Hemenway*
|-
| 74 || 1936–1937 || Benjamin F. Clark*
|-
| 75 || 1937–1938 || Walter A. Kennedy*
|-
| 76 || 1938–1939 || John Anderson*
|-
| 77 || 1939–1940 || Ronald S. MacKenzie*
|-
| 78 || 1940–1941 || H. Arnold MacLean*
|-
| 79 || 1941–1942 || E. Payson True*
|-
| 80 || 1942–1943 || Russel C. Berry*
|-
| 81 || 1943–1944 || Merton J. Leighton*
|-
| 82 || 1944–1945 || E. LaForest Robbins*
|-
| 83 || 1946–1947 || A. Robert MacLeod, Jr.*
|-
| 84 || 1947–1948 || William A. Robus*
|-
| 85 || 1948–1949 || Harold E. Lawson*
|-
| 86 || 1949–1950 || Donald M. Spooner*
|-
| 87 || 1950–1951 || Edgar M. Rohan*
|-
| 88 || 1952–1953 || Norman H. Bowen*
|-
| 89 || 1953–1954 || Ralph C. Burstad*
|-
| 90 || 1954–1955 || Gilbert G. Lawrence*
|-
| 91 || 1955–1956 || Donald McR. Smith*
|-
| 92 || 1956–1957 || Robert P. Condit*
|-
| 93 || 1957–1958 || J. Raymond Young*
|-
| 94 || 1958–1959 || Ralph T. Haskell*
|-
| 95 || 1959–1960 || Albert J. Kroon*
|-
| 96 || 1960–1961 || George W. Owen*
|-
| 97 || 1961–1962 || John H. Hart
|-
| 98 || 1962–1963 || Walter J. Macone*
|-
| 99 || 1963–1964 || Paul P. Wilkalis*
|-
| 100 || 1964–1965 || Alan F. Balstone*
|-
| 101 || 1965–1966 || Wallace A. Semple*
|-
| 102 || 1966–1967 || Dean E. Comeau*
|-
| 103 || 1967–1968 || Wallace S. Smith*
|-
| 104 || 1968–1969 || Warren F. Davis*
|-
| 105 || 1969–1970 || R. Bruce Stevenson*
|-
| 106 || 1970–1971 || Edmund K. Blake*
|-
| 107 || 1971–1972 || Eric F. Smith*
|-
| 108 || 1973–1974 || William E. Weeks*
|-
| 109 || 1974–1975 || Charles A. Lukas, Jr.
|-
| 110 || 1975–1976 || John L. Brown*
|-
| 111 || 1976–1977 || Norman J. Adrian
|-
| 112 || 1977–1978 || Stephen J. Doherty, III*
|-
| 113 || 1978–1979 || Robert A. Krom*
|-
| 114 || 1979–1980 || Robert E. Clark
|-
| 115 || 1980–1981 || Charles F. Davis, Jr.
|-
| 116 || 1981–1982 || William L. O’Brion, III*
|-
| 117 || 1982–1983 || Maynard C. Forbes
|-
| 118 || 1983–1984 || A. Peter Armstrong*
|-
| 119 || 1984–1985 || Charles W. Hunter, Sr.*
|-
| 120 || 1985–1986 || James L. Parker*
|-
| 121 || 1986–1987 || Graham D. Law
|-
| 122 || 1987–1988 || Donald C. Morse*
|-
| 123 || 1988–1989 || John J. Schurman, II
|-
| 124 || 1989–1990 || Kerry M. Daigle
|-
| 125 || 1990–1991 || Kenneth S. Gendall
|-
| 126 || 1991–1992 || John L. Atkins*
|-
| 127 || 1992–1993 || John W. Geis*
|-
| 128 || 1993–1994 || George L. Herbolsheimer, IV
|-
| 129 || 1994–1995 || Gilbert M. Elchinger
|-
| 130 || 1995–1996 || David I. Blake
|-
| 131 || 1996–1997 || Richard A. Doherty
|-
| 132 || 1997–1998 || Charles R. Grimm
|-
| 133 || 1998–1999 || Douglas A.G. Stevenson
|-
| 134 || 2000–2001 || David A. Sproul
|-
| 135 || 2003–2005 || John B. Ritchie*
|-
| 136 || 2005–2006 || Stephen G. Jones
|-
| 137 || 2006–2007 || Peter E. Blankenship
|-
| 138 || 2007–2008 || Stephen E. McMahon
|-
| 139 || 2008–2010 || Randall C. Oxley
|-
| 140 || 2010–2012 || Michael R. Doherty
|-
| 141 || 2012–2014 || Peter J. Gilman
|-
| 142 || 2014–2016 || Douglas J. Ellis
|-
| 143 || 2016–2018 || W. Thomas Leggett
|-
| 144 || 2018–2019 || Gregory T. Fulton
|-
| 145 || 2019–2020 || Frederick J. Bowe
|-
| 146 || 2020–2021 || Paul H. Hansen
|-
| 147 || 2022–2023 || Brett C. Daniels
|-
| 148 || 2023–2024 || Anthony R. Rooney
|-
| 149 || 2024–2025 || Thomas P. Creed
|-
|}
```

This version includes an "Order" column, which numbers each entry for easier reference.

2024-11-03T20:52:09Z

Doug3llis:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Order !! Year !! Name
|-
| 1 || 1797–1800 || [[Isaac Hurd]]*
|-
| 2 || 1800–1802 || [[Thomas Heald]]*
|-
| 3 || 1802–1803 || [[Reuben Bryant]]*
|-
| 4 || 1804–1805 || [[Francis Jarvis]]*
|-
| 5 || 1805–1807 || William Mercer, Jr.*
|-
| 6 || 1807–1809 || [[John Leighton Tuttle]]*
|-
| 7 || 1809–1811 || [[Samuel Dakin, Jr.]]*
|-
| 8 || 1811–1814 || [[John Brown]]*
|-
| 9 || 1814–1816 || [[Daniel Smith]]*
|-
| 10 || 1816–1819 || [[Benjamin Ball]]*
|-
| 11 || 1819–1821 || [[Eli Brown]]*
|-
| 12 || 1821–1822 || [[John Keyes]]*
|-
| 13 || 1824–1826 || [[William Whiting]]*
|-
| 14 || 1826–1827 || [[Ebenezer Wood]]*
|-
| 15 || 1827–1830 || [[Lemuel Shattuck]]*
|-
| 16 || 1830–1832 || [[John Nelson]]*
|-
| 17 || 1835–1841 || [[William Shepherd]]*
|-
| 18 || 1841–1845 || [[Ephraim Bellows|Ephraim H. Bellows]]*
|-
| 19 || 1845–1849 || [[Joseph Skinner|Joseph O. Skinner]]*
|-
| 20 || 1849–1851 || [[Micajah Rice]]*
|-
| 21 || 1851–1852 || [[James Weir]]*
|-
| 22 || 1852–1859 || [[Louis Surette|Louis A. Surette]]*
|-
| 23 || 1859–1863 || [[George P. How]]*
|-
| 24 || 1863–1864 || [[Ephraim Bull|Ephraim W. Bull]]*
|-
| 25 || 1868–1869 || Moses Hobson*
|-
| 26 || 1869–1870 || Benjamin Tolman*
|-
| 27 || 1870–1872 || [[James Garty]]*
|-
| 28 || 1872–1873 || William F. Hurd*
|-
| 29 || 1873–1875 || Edward C. Damon*
|-
| 30 || 1875–1877 || Henry F. Smith*
|-
| 31 || 1877–1880 || G. Arthur Gray*
|-
| 32 || 1880–1883 || Charles E. Brown*
|-
| 33 || 1884–1886 || J. Alfred Smith*
|-
| 34 || 1886–1887 || George E. Houghton*
|-
| 35 || 1887–1888 || Herbert W. Hosmer*
|-
| 36 || 1888–1890 || Densmore B. Hosmer*
|-
| 37 || 1890–1892 || Horatio S. Richardson*
|-
| 38 || 1894–1895 || George H. Hopkins
|-
| 39 || 1897–1898 || Charles S. Hart*
|-
| 40 || 1898–1899 || Joseph A. Dakin*
|-
| 41 || 1899–1901 || George W. Hopkins*
|-
| 42 || 1901–1903 || John H. Marrs*
|-
| 43 || 1903–1904 || George M. Bowker*
|-
| 44 || 1904–1905 || Robert W. Browning*
|-
| 45 || 1905–1906 || Franklin C. Farley*
|-
| 46 || 1906–1907 || Woodford E. Coy*
|-
| 47 || 1907–1908 || Benjamin Derby*
|-
| 48 || 1908–1909 || Harry A. Douglas*
|-
| 49 || 1910–1911 || Charles S. Towne*
|-
| 50 || 1911–1912 || Wm. Lincoln Smith*
|-
| 51 || 1912–1913 || Charles G. Kent*
|-
| 52 || 1913–1914 || Charles W. Sylvester*
|-
| 53 || 1914–1915 || John G. Watson*
|-
| 54 || 1915–1916 || Nathaniel P. How*
|-
| 55 || 1916–1917 || Robert J. Stevenson*
|-
| 56 || 1917–1918 || Edward Caiger*
|-
| 57 || 1918–1919 || Raymond D. Willard*
|-
| 58 || 1919–1920 || Wells A. Hall*
|-
| 59 || 1920–1921 || Will A. Charles*
|-
| 60 || 1921–1922 || Winslow J. Damon*
|-
| 61 || 1922–1923 || Walter N. How*
|-
| 62 || 1923–1924 || Gardner W. Lawrence*
|-
| 63 || 1924–1925 || Austin D. MacRae*
|-
| 64 || 1925–1926 || Warren B. Goddard*
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| 65 || 1926–1927 || Duncan G. Chapman*
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| 66 || 1927–1928 || Elmer L. Joslin*
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| 67 || 1928–1929 || Howard B. Daniels*
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| 68 || 1929–1930 || Alexander R. MacLeod*
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| 69 || 1930–1931 || G. Sherman Blair*
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| 70 || 1931–1932 || Robert F. Charles*
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| 71 || 1932–1933 || Philip C. Holden*
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| 72 || 1933–1934 || William H. Davis*
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| 73 || 1935–1936 || Ralph Hemenway*
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| 74 || 1936–1937 || Benjamin F. Clark*
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| 75 || 1937–1938 || Walter A. Kennedy*
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| 76 || 1938–1939 || John Anderson*
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| 77 || 1939–1940 || Ronald S. MacKenzie*
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| 78 || 1940–1941 || H. Arnold MacLean*
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| 79 || 1941–1942 || E. Payson True*
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| 80 || 1942–1943 || Russel C. Berry*
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| 81 || 1943–1944 || Merton J. Leighton*
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| 82 || 1944–1945 || E. LaForest Robbins*
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| 83 || 1946–1947 || A. Robert MacLeod, Jr.*
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| 84 || 1947–1948 || William A. Robus*
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| 85 || 1948–1949 || Harold E. Lawson*
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| 86 || 1949–1950 || Donald M. Spooner*
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| 87 || 1950–1951 || Edgar M. Rohan*
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| 88 || 1952–1953 || Norman H. Bowen*
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| 89 || 1953–1954 || Ralph C. Burstad*
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| 90 || 1954–1955 || Gilbert G. Lawrence*
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| 91 || 1955–1956 || Donald McR. Smith*
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| 92 || 1956–1957 || Robert P. Condit*
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| 93 || 1957–1958 || J. Raymond Young*
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| 94 || 1958–1959 || Ralph T. Haskell*
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| 95 || 1959–1960 || Albert J. Kroon*
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| 96 || 1960–1961 || George W. Owen*
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| 97 || 1961–1962 || John H. Hart
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| 98 || 1962–1963 || Walter J. Macone*
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| 99 || 1963–1964 || Paul P. Wilkalis*
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| 100 || 1964–1965 || Alan F. Balstone*
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| 101 || 1965–1966 || Wallace A. Semple*
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| 102 || 1966–1967 || Dean E. Comeau*
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| 103 || 1967–1968 || Wallace S. Smith*
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| 104 || 1968–1969 || Warren F. Davis*
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| 105 || 1969–1970 || R. Bruce Stevenson*
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| 106 || 1970–1971 || Edmund K. Blake*
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| 107 || 1971–1972 || Eric F. Smith*
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| 108 || 1973–1974 || William E. Weeks*
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| 109 || 1974–1975 || Charles A. Lukas, Jr.
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| 110 || 1975–1976 || John L. Brown*
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| 111 || 1976–1977 || Norman J. Adrian
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| 112 || 1977–1978 || Stephen J. Doherty, III*
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| 113 || 1978–1979 || Robert A. Krom*
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| 114 || 1979–1980 || Robert E. Clark
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| 115 || 1980–1981 || Charles F. Davis, Jr.
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| 116 || 1981–1982 || William L. O’Brion, III*
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| 117 || 1982–1983 || Maynard C. Forbes
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| 118 || 1983–1984 || A. Peter Armstrong*
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| 119 || 1984–1985 || Charles W. Hunter, Sr.*
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| 120 || 1985–1986 || James L. Parker*
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| 121 || 1986–1987 || Graham D. Law
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| 122 || 1987–1988 || Donald C. Morse*
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| 123 || 1988–1989 || John J. Schurman, II
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| 124 || 1989–1990 || Kerry M. Daigle
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| 125 || 1990–1991 || Kenneth S. Gendall
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| 126 || 1991–1992 || John L. Atkins*
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| 127 || 1992–1993 || John W. Geis*
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| 128 || 1993–1994 || George L. Herbolsheimer, IV
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| 129 || 1994–1995 || Gilbert M. Elchinger
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| 130 || 1995–1996 || David I. Blake
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| 131 || 1996–1997 || Richard A. Doherty
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| 132 || 1997–1998 || Charles R. Grimm
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| 133 || 1998–1999 || Douglas A.G. Stevenson
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| 134 || 2000–2001 || David A. Sproul
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| 135 || 2003–2005 || John B. Ritchie*
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| 136 || 2005–2006 || Stephen G. Jones
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| 137 || 2006–2007 || Peter E. Blankenship
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| 138 || 2007–2008 || Stephen E. McMahon
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| 139 || 2008–2010 || Randall C. Oxley
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| 140 || 2010–2012 || Michael R. Doherty
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| 141 || 2012–2014 || Peter J. Gilman
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| 142 || 2014–2016 || Douglas J. Ellis
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| 143 || 2016–2018 || W. Thomas Leggett
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| 144 || 2018–2019 || Gregory T. Fulton
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| 145 || 2019–2020 || Frederick J. Bowe
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| 146 || 2020–2021 || Paul H. Hansen
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| 147 || 2022–2023 || Brett C. Daniels
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| 148 || 2023–2024 || Anthony R. Rooney
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| 149 || 2024–2025 || Thomas P. Creed
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|}
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This version includes an "Order" column, which numbers each entry for easier reference.

James Garty

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=James Garty
[[File:1870-James_Garty.jpg|thumb|James Garty]]
== Early Life and Move to Concord ==
James Garty (1824 - 1905) was a respected businessperson, veteran, and Past Master of Corinthian Lodge, A. F. and A. M., in Concord, Massachusetts. He was born in Westmeath, Ireland in 1824 and came to America at the height of the potato famine of the 1840's. By his death he a resident of Concord over 50 years before his death, marking him as a long-standing member of the community. He quickly became known and respected within the town. He lived at 53 Belknap Street, a home that still exists and listed as a historical home. <ref>* [https://concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15305/53-Belknap-Street Garty's home - 53 Belknap Street]
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== Career and Civic Contributions ==
After arriving in Concord, Garty initially worked in the ship timber business, which he continued until the outbreak of the Civil War. He then enlisted in the Concord company, serving with the "three months' men" and participating in the Battle of Bull Run.

Upon returning to Concord after the war, Garty shifted his focus to the stonework business, which he pursued for several years before retiring. In retirement, he tended to his property on Middle Street, known for its aesthetically arranged grounds admired by many.

From 1888 to 1897, Garty served as a road commissioner in Concord, holding the position of chairman for the last eight years of his service. His contributions to the town's infrastructure highlighted his commitment to the community.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-obituary-for-james-gart/157119249/ Boston Globe obituary for James Garty]</ref>

== Masonic Service ==
[[File:Concord Center 1870s.jpg|thumb|"Garty Block" is the left most building and still stands today. ]]
James Garty was a Past Master of Corinthian Lodge in 1870. In 1872, with the original lodge building falling into disrepair the lodge agreed to move to a new location, the "Garty Block". A new building in the center of town which still exists today (7 Main Street). The lodge met there until 1882 when it moved back into it's original home and home since at 58 Monument Square. <ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/10MHkevlw%20CwtfV-iFKbFOKtQW8YPXcTa/view?usp=sharing 1864-1871 Corinthian Lodge Meeting Minutes]</ref> <ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/10g_YARNVZa0tQl47Q7rOTRFA4G020SJe/view?usp=sharing 1872-1879 Corinthian Lodge Meeting Minutes]</ref>

== Personal Life ==
James Garty was married and had one son, William Garty, who lived in Boston. He also had a daughter, Mrs. William Simonds, who predeceased him by several years.
[[File:GartyBlock1905.jpg|thumb|Garty Block in 1905]]

== Death ==
James Garty passed away at his home on Middle Street in Concord on January 21, 1905, following complications from a series of paralysis attacks. He was 81 years old. His funeral took place at his home on the afternoon of January 24, 1905. He is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

== Legacy ==
James Garty’s dedication to both his business ventures and civic responsibilities, along with his role as a Past Master, left a meaningful legacy in Concord. He is remembered as a well-regarded figure who contributed to the town’s development and Masonic history.

== References ==