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- 00:19, 25 February 2025 Tri-Lodge (hist | edit) [8,917 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (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...")
- 23:15, 18 December 2024 William F. Hurd (hist | edit) [3,071 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|Willam Frederick Hurd ==William Frederick Hurd (1826–1899) - Past Master of Corinthian Lodge and Masonic Visionary== ==Early Life and Family== William Frederick Hurd 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 t...")
- 21:05, 21 November 2024 Benjamin Tolman (hist | edit) [3,398 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|Benjamin Tolman ==Benjamin Tolman== '''Benjamin Tolman''' (October 5, 1822 – November 3, 1906) was a distinguished printer, Mason, and long-time resident of Concord, Massachusetts. Known for his contributions to the local press and his involvement in civic and fraternal organizations, Tolman was the oldest native-born resident of Concord at the time of his passing and a respected member of the community. ===Early Life and Caree...")
- 01:01, 10 November 2024 Elmer L. Joslin (hist | edit) [2,268 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Elmer Levi Joslin (1891–1983) - ==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 hea...")
- 00:32, 10 November 2024 John H. Marrs (hist | edit) [1,917 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=John Henry Marrs (1846–1932) - Past Master of Corinthian Lodge== thumb|John Marrs ==Early Life and Family== John Henry Marrs was born on June 4, 1846, in New York City, New York, to George Marrs and Margaret Barwick, both originally from Ireland, as recorded in the 1920 Federal Census. He married Lucy Arabella Stoddard, with whom he had several children, including Josephine W. By the time of the 1880 Census, Marrs was listed as a travelin...")
- 00:58, 4 November 2024 Moses Hobson (hist | edit) [2,870 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Moses Hobson our 25th Master= thumb|Moses Hobson '''Moses Hobson''' (December 25, 1824 – September 4, 1882) <ref>https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181493188/moses-hobson</ref>was a prominent master builder and real estate entrepreneur in Concord, Massachusetts. He is known for his influence on the town’s architectural landscape and his work on several significant buildings, including the First Parish Church in the mid-1800s. He was a...")
- 21:13, 3 November 2024 1872 Lodge Dedication (hist | edit) [9,744 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "HALL DEDICATION, FEBRUARY 1872 From Moore's Freemason's Monthly Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 6, April 1872, Page 169: Corinthian Lodge of Concord, one of the oldest Lodges in this State, after more than half a century in their old hall, have just obtained a new suit of rooms, with a very spacious and handsome hall, for their future use. Thursday, 29th day of February, was selected fur the dedication, and on that day at half-past five o'clock, the Grand Officers of the Grand...")
- 20:34, 3 November 2024 James Garty (hist | edit) [3,267 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=James Garty 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 co...")
- 18:14, 1 November 2024 Ephraim Bull (hist | edit) [3,110 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Ephraim Wales Bull (1806–1895) - Master of Corinthian Lodge and Developer of the Concord Grape= thumb|Ephraim Bull ==Early Life and Career== Ephraim Wales Bull was born on March 4, 1806, in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally a gold-beater by trade, he managed his business in Boston until health issues prompted him to relocate to Concord around 1836. Once in Concord, Bull found an interest in horticulture, which became a defining part of...")
- 18:09, 1 November 2024 Obediah Kendall (hist | edit) [2,665 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Obediah Kendall (1782–1849) - Early Member of Corinthian Lodge= ==Early Life and Career== Obediah Kendall was born in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, in 1782. A pioneering figure in the transportation industry, Brother Kendall dedicated many years to the mail-coach line of stages operating between Boston, Burlington, and Montreal. From 1808 to 1814, during the height of the War of 1812, the demand for his services was particularly high. He transported large sums of spe...")
- 00:49, 1 November 2024 George P. How (hist | edit) [2,148 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=George P. How (1829–1885) - Master of Corinthian Lodge= thumb|George P. How ==Early Life and Education== George P. How was born on January 24, 1829, in Concord, Massachusetts, to Hon. Phineas How, a prominent figure in the community. George received his education in Concord’s schools and local academy. In 1842, he began working in his father’s store, balancing his education with store duties. By 1845, he dedicated himself fully to busine...")
- 00:34, 1 November 2024 Louis Surette (hist | edit) [4,079 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Louis A. Surette (1818–1897) - Master of Corinthian Lodge= thumb|Louis A. Surette ==Early Life and Family Background== Louis A. Surette was born on December 29, 1818, in Sainte Anne Parish, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. He was the sixth son of Athanase and Louise (D'Entremont) Surette, prominent members of Acadian society, with roots tracing back to Governor Charles de La Tour of Acadia. Of his twelve siblings, five were deaf mutes, addin...")
- 00:16, 1 November 2024 James Weir (hist | edit) [4,375 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=James Weir (1793–1869) - Twenty-First Master of Corinthian Lodge= thumb|James Weir ==Early Life and Profession== James Weir was born on March 13, 1793, in Leicester Square, London. He worked as a tailor with his father by day while attending school in the evenings. Inspired by stories of maritime adventures, he left his family in 1806 to pursue a life at sea. Through a patron’s influence, he secured a role as a Midshipman in the British Navy...")
- 00:05, 1 November 2024 Micajah Rice (hist | edit) [1,979 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Micajah Rice (1789–1873) - Twentieth Master of Corinthian Lodge= thumb|Micajah Rice ==Early Life and Profession== Micajah Rice was born on August 4, 1789, in Framingham, Massachusetts. In his youth, he learned the trade of a morocco dresser, a specialty leather processing skill. Later, he resided in Charlestown, Massachusetts, for several years before moving to Concord in 1836, where he settled as a farmer along the Lexington Road. By the l...")
- 23:41, 31 October 2024 Joseph Skinner (hist | edit) [3,431 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|Reverend Joseph Oberlin Skinner =Joseph Oberlin Skinner (1816-1892) - Nineteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge= ==Overview== Brother Rev. Joseph Oberlin Skinner, born February 18, 1816, in Piermont, New Hampshire, was an influential Mason and Universalist minister. Serving as the eighteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge from 1845 to 1849, Skinner was also Grand Chaplain for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts from 1844 to 1848. His Masonic and...")
- 23:27, 31 October 2024 Ephraim Bellows (hist | edit) [2,237 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Ephraim H. Bellows (1792-1861) - Eighteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge= ==Overview== Brother Ephraim Hartwell Bellows, born on January 29, 1792, in Walpole, New Hampshire, served as the eighteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge from 1841 to 1844. Known for his dedication to Masonry, Bellows held the office of Senior Warden for six years before stepping into the role of Master. His legacy reflects a steadfast commitment to the Lodge and his community. ==Early Masonic Car...")
- 19:58, 31 October 2024 William Shepherd (hist | edit) [1,927 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=William Shepherd (1796-1865) - Seventeenth Master of Corinthian Lodge= ==Overview== Brother William Shepherd, born on June 7, 1796, in Dedham, Massachusetts, served as the seventeenth Master of Corinthian Lodge from 1835 to 1840. Leading the Lodge through some of its most challenging years, Shepherd’s devotion to Masonry was instrumental in preserving its integrity during the height of the anti-Masonic period. ==Early Masonic Career== Initiated in Meridian Lodg...")
- 19:52, 31 October 2024 John Nelson (hist | edit) [1,823 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Dr. John Nelson (1790-1872) - Sixteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge= ==Overview== Brother Dr. John Nelson, born on September 8, 1790, in Milford, Massachusetts, served as the sixteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge, leading the Lodge in 1830 and 1831. A dedicated physician, Nelson balanced his medical career with civic involvement and a lifelong commitment to Masonry. ==Early Masonic Career== Dr. Nelson was initiated into Corinthian Lodge on February 9, 1824, and admi...")
- 19:44, 31 October 2024 Lemuel Shattuck (hist | edit) [3,384 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Lemuel Shattuck (1793-1859) - Fifteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge= thumb|Lemuel Shattuck ==Overview== Brother Lemuel Shattuck, born on October 15, 1793, in Ashby, Massachusetts, was a prominent statistician, historian, and genealogist. Serving as the fifteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge from 1827 to 1829, Shattuck made significant contributions to historical research, education, and public health reforms in Massachusetts. Known for his me...")
- 19:32, 31 October 2024 Ebenezer Wood (hist | edit) [2,005 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Ebenezer Wood (1792-1870) - Fourteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge= ==Overview== Brother Ebenezer Wood, born May 31, 1792, in Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, served as the fourteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge in 1826. His term as Master, from March to October, followed the appointment of Brother William Whiting as District Deputy Grand Master. Wood was a versatile craftsman whose career spanned various trades across New England. ==Early Masonic Career==...")
- 19:21, 31 October 2024 William Whiting (hist | edit) [3,964 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|William Whiting =William Whiting (1788-1873) - Thirteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge= ==Overview== Colonel William Whiting, born on October 20, 1788, in Sterling, Worcester County, Massachusetts, served as the thirteenth Master of Corinthian Lodge. His leadership spanned several terms, including 1824-1826, 1832-1834, and 1845-1846. Whiting’s influence extended beyond Masonry, with contributions to education, temperance, and the Conc...")
- 19:14, 31 October 2024 John Keyes (hist | edit) [2,961 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|John Keyes =John Keyes (1787-1844) - Twelfth Master of Corinthian Lodge ==Overview== The Honorable John Keyes, born on March 24, 1787, in Westford, Massachusetts, served as the twelfth Master of Corinthian Lodge in 1821. His extensive service in Masonic, civic, and legislative roles marked him as a leader of high character and determination, deeply influencing both the Lodge and his community. ==Early Masonic Career== Admitted to Cori...")
- 19:02, 31 October 2024 Eli Brown (hist | edit) [1,569 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Eli Brown (1786-1850) - Eleventh Master of Corinthian Lodge= ==Overview== Brother Eli Brown, born in 1786 in Stow, Massachusetts, served as the eleventh Master of Corinthian Lodge, leading the Lodge in 1819 and 1820. A skilled clothier by trade, Brown contributed to the growth of the Lodge and its establishment of a permanent meeting space. ==Early Masonic Career== Brown was initiated into Corinthian Lodge on December 3, 1810, and admitted to full membership on Ap...")
- 19:00, 31 October 2024 Benjamin Ball (hist | edit) [1,954 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Benjamin Ball (1783-1859) - Tenth Master of Corinthian Lodge= ==Overview== Brother Benjamin Ball, born on October 16, 1783, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, served as the tenth Master of Corinthian Lodge. His long and active involvement with the Lodge spanned several years, as he held the Master’s position in 1816, 1817, 1818, 1822, and 1823. Ball's contributions extended beyond the Lodge to other Masonic bodies, where he became a highly respected member. ==Early Maso...")
- 18:59, 31 October 2024 Daniel Smith (hist | edit) [2,477 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "### Daniel Smith (1780-c.1846) - Ninth Master of Corinthian Lodge ==Overview== Brother Captain Daniel Smith, born in 1780 in New Hampshire, served as the ninth Master of Corinthian Lodge in 1814 and 1815. His early years in the Lodge and community were marked by active involvement; however, later events led to a controversial end to his membership. ==Early Life and Career== Smith was initiated and crafted in Benevolent Lodge, No. 7, in Amherst, New Hampshire. He jo...")
- 18:24, 31 October 2024 John Brown (hist | edit) [2,555 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=John Brown (1783-1859) - Eighth Master of Corinthian Lodge= ==Overview== Brother Captain John Brown, born on July 31, 1783, at "Factory Village" in Concord, Massachusetts, served as the eighth Master of Corinthian Lodge, holding the office from 1811 to 1813. A dedicated Mason and industrious manufacturer, Brown has spent his life in service to both the Lodge and his community through his work in the cotton industry and his role in the local militia. ==Early Life and...")
- 18:15, 31 October 2024 Samuel Dakin, Jr. (hist | edit) [2,241 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Samuel Dakin Jr. (1768-1818) - Seventh Master of Corinthian Lodge= ==Overview== Brother Samuel Dakin Jr., born in 1768 in Concord, Massachusetts, served as the seventh Master of Corinthian Lodge, leading the Lodge in 1809 and 1810. Known for his domestic lifestyle and dedication to duty, Dakin was highly respected by his Masonic brothers and community members. ==Early Life and Career== Samuel Dakin Jr. was a skilled carpenter by trade. His home, located on the cro...") originally created as "Samual Dakin, Jr."
- 18:06, 31 October 2024 John Leighton Tuttle (hist | edit) [2,552 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=John Leighton Tuttle (1774-1813) - Sixth Master of Corinthian Lodge = ==Overview== The Honorable John Leighton Tuttle, born on February 10, 1774, in Littleton, Massachusetts, served as the sixth Master of Corinthian Lodge, leading the Lodge in 1807 and 1808. Tuttle was known for his dedication to public service, holding various civic and military positions throughout his life. ==Early Life and Education== John Leighton Tuttle was the eldest of thirteen children, w...")
- 02:12, 31 October 2024 Francis Jarvis (hist | edit) [2,237 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Francis Jarvis (1768-1840) - Fourth Master of Corinthian Lodge= thumb|Deacon Francis Jarvis ==Overview== Brother Deacon Francis Jarvis, born on August 28, 1768, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, served as the fourth Master of Corinthian Lodge in 1804. A prominent community member, Jarvis was known for his business acumen and dedication to the Lodge and his local Congregational Society. ==Early Life and Career== In 1775, at the age of...")
- 02:06, 31 October 2024 Reuben Bryant (hist | edit) [1,910 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Reuben Bryant (1769-1846) - Third Master of Corinthian Lodge= ==Overview== Brother Reuben Bryant, born on March 11, 1769, in Concord, Massachusetts, served as the third Master of Corinthian Lodge in 1802. His background in education, bookbinding, and business contributed to his effective leadership within the Lodge. ==Early Life and Education== Reuben Bryant received his early education in Concord, preparing him for a career as a school teacher. At age 19, he move...") originally created as "Ruben Bryant"
- 02:03, 31 October 2024 Thomas Heald (hist | edit) [3,096 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "### Thomas Heald (1768-1821) - Second Master of Corinthian Lodge ==Overview== The Honorable Thomas Heald, born on March 31, 1768, in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, served as the second Master of Corinthian Lodge. Known for his wit, generosity, and active engagement, he held the position of Master in 1801, declined it in 1802, and then served again in 1803 at the request of the Lodge members. His contributions to the Lodge and the community earned him a respected place am...")
- 20:16, 30 October 2024 Isaac Hurd (hist | edit) [4,069 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "=Isaac Hurd (1756-1844) - First Master of Corinthian Lodge = ==Overview== Dr. Isaac Hurd, born on July 27, 1756, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, was a key figure in establishing Corinthian Lodge. Known for his dedication, wisdom, and integrity, he served as the Lodge's first Master from 1797 to 1801, shaping its early years and setting a high standard for leadership within the organization. ==Early Life and Education== Isaac Hurd was the son of Benjamin Hurd, a resp...")
- 19:54, 30 October 2024 Ezra Ripley (hist | edit) [3,260 bytes] Doug3llis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|Reverend Ezra Ripley == Overview== <ref>Surette, Luis A., ''The By-Laws of Corinthian Lodge'', Benjamin Tolman, 1859</ref> (May 1, 1751 – September 21, 1841) was an influential Unitarian minister and community leader in Concord, Massachusetts. He was also a dedicated Freemason, initiated in 1798 and serving as Lodge Secretary and, later, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. ==Early Life== Born in Woodstock, Connecticu...")
