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M. . .E. . . John S. Jones -- Biography -- John was born to Thomas Hugh and Blodwen (Parry) Jones in Cambridge, NY, on April 23, 1930. He lived the first twelve years of his life in Granville, NY, where he attended public school through the seventh grade. He moved to Schenectady, NY, with his family in 1942, where he attended middle school and high school. John entered the army of the United States on March 1, 1949, as a Private Grade E-1. He served on active duty and in the National Guard and Army Reserve for a period of 41 years and was awarded the U.S. Army Meritorious Service Medal and the U.S. Army Commendation Medal. He graduated from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, along with other military schooling. He retired as a Colonel Grade 06. He is a graduate of the Empire State College (SUNY) and has a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business Administration degree. John married Marion J. Ford on September 12, 1987. They lived in West Glenville, NY. Marion passed away on December 13, 1999. Community Activities: Member of Emmanuel/Friedens Church, a church federated in 1994. Chairman of several church committees and Treasurer of Friedens United Church of Christ. Member of the American Legion. Reserve Officers Association of America. Military Officers Association of America. Past President of the Capital District Chapter of the Association of the US Army. Past Chairman of the Military Retirees Council at the Watervliet Arsenal. Masonic Activities Include: 1. Master of Choriaer Lodge #932 - 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983 and 1991. 2. Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge, State of New York - 1982. 3. Deputy Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge, State of New York - 1986-1988. 4. Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge, State of New York - 1988-1990. 5. Sovereign Prince, Sigma Council Princes of Jerusalem - 1989. 6. Received New York State Council of Deliberation Meritorious Service Award - 1994. 7. High Priest of St. George’s Chapter #157 - 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995. 8. District Deputy Grand High Priest of the 12th Capitular District - 1997-1999. 9. Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of Louisiana near the Grand Chapter of New York - 1996. 10.Grand Chapter, State of New York, Royal Arch Masons: a) Grand Master of the Third Veil 2001 b) Grand Royal Arch Captain 2002 c) Grand Principal Sojourner 2003 d) Grand Captain of the Host 2004 e) Grand Scribe 2005 f) Grand King 2006 g) Grand High Priest 2007 11. Sovereign Master of the Giles Fonda Yates Council #22 Allied Masonic Degrees - 2002. 12.Albany Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine Puissant Sovereign - 1998 13.Member of Glencairn Council #14, Knight Masons, USA. 14.Governor, Albany York Rite College #24 - 2006-2007. 15.Corresponding Member of the American Lodge of Research F&AM New York. 16.Life Member St. George's Council #74, Cryptic Masons. 17.Member of St. George’s Commandery #37, Knights Templar. 2008 (5)
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ROYAL ARCH CHARITIES Herbert P. Hah
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