Editing William F. Hurd (section)

==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.