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GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. William A. Sutherland. Grand Master. Charles W. Bingham, Jr. Grand Deacon. MASTERS. 1847. William D. Morgan. 1848. Henry Maxwell. 1849. William D. Morgan. 1850. John N. Hurlburt. 1851. Elias B. Driggs. 1852. Judson C. Goodrich. 1853. Henry Wells. 1854. Lorin Coy. 1855. John Vernam. 1856. John Vernam. 1857. Charles L. Bingham. 1858. Charles L. Bingham. 1859. Charles L. Bingham. 1860. Charles L. Bingham. 1861. Archibald McArthur. 1862. McNeil Seymour. 1863. McNeil Seymour. 1864. James Yeomans. 1865. James Yeomans. 1866. Lorin Coy 1867. James Yeomans. 1868. Theodore T. Swan. 1869. James Yeomans. 1870. James Yeomans. 1871. Charles W. Stephens. 1872. James Yeomans. 1873. James Yeomans. 1874. James Yeomans. 1875. James Yeomans. 1876. James Yeomans. 1877. Lorin Coy. 1878. W. H. Humphrey. 1879. W. H. Humphrey. 1880. James Yeomans. 1881. H. M. Dayfoot. 1882. W. H. Humphrey. 1883. W. H. Humphrey. 1884. William A. Sutherland. 1885. Charles W. Bingham. 1886. Charles W. Bingham. 1887. F. S. Peer. 1888. John M. Hastings. 1889. Lewis O. Santmire. 1890. Lewis O. Santmire. 1891. John H. Burtis. 1892. John H. Burtis. 1893. Frank B. Dodge. 1894. Frank B. Dodge. 1895. Edward R. Creviling. 1896. Thomas Hudson. 1897. Thomas Hudson. 1898.F. H. Moyer. 1899.F. H. Moyer. 1900. John C. Dickey. 1901.William Povall. 1902. Charles W. Welton. 1903.Harry R. Porter. 1904. Albert C. Olp. 1905. Frederick J. Bowen. 1906. Francis McConnell. DUNDEE LODGE, NO. 123, DUNDEE, NY WARRANT: The warrant is dated June 3, 1847. The first name was Reading, which it retained until June 4, 1858, when it was changed to Dundee. MINUTES: Not intact. In 1860 all records were destroyed by fire, and again on January 29, 1900, all records and property were for the second time destroyed by fire. The Lodge was organized in 1823. It was located at Starkey (now Lakemont) about two and one-half miles from Dundee. The first Master was HOSEA PALMER It continued to work until 1830, when, in common with so many Lodges in Western New York, it succumbed to the ill-effects of the Morgan excitement. Upon its revival in 1847, Dr. HOSEA PALMER was again selected as Master; SAMUEL KRESS, Senior Warden, and JOHN T. ANDREWS, Junior Warden. Its first meeting place was in the Hamlin Block, where it remained until the fire which destroyed its quarters in 1860; the next meeting place was in the Harpending Block, where it remained until 1869, when it moved to the Kingsley Block ; here it remained until 1900, when for the second time its property was consumed by fire. After the fire it secured quarters in the building where it is still located. These rooms were dedicated by M.'.W.'. CHARLES W. MEAD, Grand Master, January 3, 1901. The occasion attracted a large gathering. Addresses were made by the Grand Master; R.'.W.'. GEORGE S. STUBBS. District Deputy Grand Master; R.'.W.'. WALLACE BUTTRICK, Grand Chaplain; R.'.W.'. FRANK H. ROBINSON, Senior Grand Warden, and R.'.W.'. S. NELSON SAWYER, Junior Grand Warden. The Lodge was present at the laying of the corner-stone of the People's College at Havana, in 1853; at the laying of the cornerstone of the Home at Utica, May 21, 1891, and at the laying of the cornerstone of the Masonic Temple at Geneva, June 2, 1898. On April 24, 1889, the Lodge held Jubilee services. The Grand Master's address was read by the Master, THEODORE M. HORTON, and an oration was delivered by R.'.W.'. REV. D. T. VAN DOREN. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. Theodore M. Horton, District Deputy Grand Master. Edward M. Sawyer, District Deputy Grand Master. MASTERS. 1847. Hosea Palmer. 1848. Samuel Kress. 1849. John T. Andrews, Sr. 1850. Stephen Toby. 1851. Edward Hongland. 1852. Peter McKey. 1853. Richard Huson. 1854. Samuel K. Huson. 1855. John T. Andrews. 1856. Samuel K. Huson. 1857. Richard Huson. 1858. E. W. Rogers. 1859. E. W. Rogers. 1800. E. W. Rogers. 1861. E. W. Rogers. 1862. James A. Chapman. 1863. John H. Shaw. 1864. E. W. Rogers. 1865. E. W. Rogers. 1866. James Spicer. 1867. James Spicer. 1868. James Spicer. 1869. Uriah Hair. 1870. E. W. Rogers. 1871. Darius R. Perry. 1872. Darius R. Perry. 1873. Marcus M. Roleson. 1874. Marcus M. Roleson. 1875. Marcus M. Roleson. 1876. Myers T. Webb. 1877. Myers T. Webb. 1878. Joseph F. Gibbs. 1879. Darius R. Perry. 1880. G. Anson Beam. 1881. G. Anson Beam. 1882. G. Anson Beam. 1883. G. Anson Beam. 1884. Luther M. Hair. 1885. Luther M. Hair. 1886. Henry V. L. Jones. 1887. Henry V. L. Jones. 1888. Theodore M. Horton. 1889. Theodore M. Horton. 1890. Charles Goble. 1891. Edward M. Sawyer. 1892. Edward M. Sawyer. 1893. Edward M. Sawyer. 1894. Edward M. Sawyer. 1895. Edwin Jessop. 1896. Edwin Jessop. 1897. John S. Thompson. 1898. John S. Thompson. 1899. John S. Thompson. 1900. James E. Ruddick. 1901. James E. Ruddick. 1902. Edwin Jessop. 1903. Edward M. Sawyer. 1904. James E. Ruddick. 1905. Albert T. Beardslee. 1906. Albert T. Beardslee. ST. PAUL'S LODGE, NO. 124, AUBURN, N. Y. The warrant is dated June 10, 1847, and is signed by JOHN D. WILLARD, Grand Master, and RORERT R. BOYD, Grand Secretary MINUTES: Intact. The name or number has not been changed. 40
Previous to the advent of St. Paul's Lodge, No. 124, a Lodge had existed in Auburn under the same name, but numbered 265. This extinct Lodge received its warrant July 10, 1816; its records are missing and but little is known concerning its affairs. The first recorded meeting of the organizers of the present St. Paul's Lodge was held April 1, 1847, in Mechanics Hall, at the then village of Auburn. ISAAC SISSON was elected Chairman, and DAVID M. SEAVER, Secretary. The second meeting was held in the office of Rathborn and Sherwood, 112 Genesee Street, on April 9th. There were present at this meeting: Jonas White, Jr., Warren Cronk, A. Matson, H. G. Fowler, W. G. Simpson, Harvey Wilson, Isaac Sisson, Nathan Sittser, Thomas J. Winsor, Henry Reynolds, Samuel S. Graves, Amasa Curtice and William Wade. At this meeting the name of the Lodge was decided upon, and WILLIAM HOLMES was selected as Master; HARVEY WILSON, Senior Warden, and DANIEL M. SEAVER, Junior Warden. The third meeting was held at the Court House on the evening of April 13th. At this time but little was done and they adjourned to meet again at the same place on April 19th, when a committee was appointed to apply for a warrant or dispensation. The first meeting as a Lodge under dispensation, which was granted April 22d, was held at the Court House on April 26th, 1847. At this meeting a petition for degrees was received from AHIBA RICHARDSON, ''ho was the first person to be initiated, passed and raised in the Lodge. On July I4, 1847, the following officers, who had previously been elected, were installed by ORSAMUS DIBBLE, a Past Master of Sylvan Lodge, No. 41, who was accompanied by a delegation from that Lodge: William Holmes, Master; Harvey Wilson, Senior Warden; Daniel M. Seaver, Junior Warden; Hislop G. Fowler, Treasurer; William Wade, Secretary; Saul Taylor, Senior Deacon; Thomas J. Winsor, Junior Deacon: Henry Reynolds, Tiler. At a session of the Grand Lodge held June 3, 1847, the Committee on Warrants made a report in favor of granting the petition of the Lodge for a warrant, and on June 10th it was issued. The first meeting after the warrant was issued was held on June 14th. The first business which presented itself was of a charitable character; action was taken toward securing funds for the purpose of paying the tuition of the son of a deceased Mason in the village Academy. The Lodge was duly constituted and the officers installed by W.’. ORSAMUS DIBBLE, of Sylvan Lodge, No. 41, on July 14, 1847. A memorable meeting was held February 26, 1904. The District Deputy Grand Master of the 30th Masonic District, R.'. W.'. CRARLES M. ADAMS, visited the Lodge; the third degree was conferred, and every office and station in the Lodge was filled by a clergyman. It was truly a red letter day in the history of the Lodge. On numerous occasions it has participated in ceremonies of a public character; it was present at the laying of the corner-stone of the Powers Library at Moravia, July 24, 1880; the dedication of the Masonic Hall at King Ferry, October 20, 1881; the laying of the corner-stone of the High School at Ithaca, September 2, 1884; the laying of the corner-stone of the U. S. Government Building at Auburn, October 20, 1888; the laying of the corner-stone of the Home at Utica. May 21, 1891; the laying of the corner-stone of the Masonic Temple at Seneca Falls. October 24, 1902; the memorial services in honor of President, BRO. JAMES A. GARFIELD, September 25, 1881; the memorial services of President, BRO. WILLIAM MCKINLEY, September 19, 1901, and the dedication of the monument erected to the memory of Rev. BRO. J. BYRON MURRAY, D.D.. Grand Chaplain of the Grand Chapter, R. A. M., September 10, 1903. A prized relic in possession of the Lodge is the Master's Jewel worn by R.'.W.'. WILLIAM HOLMES, the first Master. It was presented to the Lodge by his daughter, Mrs. Emma Brinkerhoff, February 23, 1906. A complimentary entertainment and banquet for the wives and families of the members of the Lodge was given on February 28, 1906. An address was delivered by R.'. W.'. BLIN S. CUSHMAN, District Deputy Grand Master of the 30th Masonic District. The first meeting place of the Lodge was at 45 and 47 Genesee Street, where it remained until August 30. 1858, when it moved to 79 and 81 Genesee Street, remaining here until October 1, 1869. when it moved to Masonic Hall, 7 Exchange Street, where it still remains. The Lodge has had among its adherents many who have been prominent in various walks of life; some of them have gained distinction by election to public office. One of the active and prominent members is FREDERICK COSSUM, who has been Secretary for nearly thirty years. In September, 1861, while but a youth in his teens, he enlisted in the Seventy-fifth Regiment, N. Y. S. Volunteers: he participated in numerous engagements, and was several times wounded; at the siege of Port Hudson he was promoted for bravery and commissioned First Lieutenant. He has been active in G. A. R. affairs for many years, and was Senior Vice-Commander, Department of New York. Among those who have been in public office were: Thomas Y. How, Mayor, William Shapcott, Alderman. Congressman. Daniel W. Thorpe. Alderman. Charles H. Stewart, Col. U. S. Army. Frank J. Stupp, City Recorder. Frank H. Griswold, Major NYSNG. Hanson R. Cross, Alderman. Amasa J. Parker, County Judge. William I. Donnell, Police Commissioner. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. William Holmes, Junior Grand Warden. Amasa J. Parker, District Deputy Grand Master. James H. H. Hoskins, District Deputy Grand Master. 41
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