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Precedence Date: ''07/28/1920''
 
Precedence Date: ''07/28/1920''
  
Current Status: ''in Grand Lodge Vault; merged with [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Fraternity Fraternity] Lodge to form [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=FraternityFuller Fraternity & Fuller] Lodge, 03/11/1981.''
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Current Status: ''in Grand Lodge Vault; merged with [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Fraternity Fraternity] Lodge to form [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=FraternityFuller Fraternity & Fuller] Lodge, 05/15/1981.''
  
 
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=== YEARS ===
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'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1920 1920]'''
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=== PAST MASTERS ===
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* James H. Dalton, 1920, 1921
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* Frank B. Granger, 1922
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* Harry K. Newhall, 1923
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* William H. Short, 1924
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* Eben P. MacCannell, 1925
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* Harry P. Kenison, 1926
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* Forrest L. Berry, 1927
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* William A. Sayward, 1928
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* Frank G. Gloyd, 1929, 1930
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* Dartelle V. Fox, 1931
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* Harry V. Everham, Jr., 1932
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* Lincoln C. Lawrence, 1933
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* Harry W. Putney, 1934
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* Howard E. Badger, 1935
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* Henry F. Sayward, 1936, 1937
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* George W. Herman, 1938
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* Hubert B. Dunbar, 1939
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* Herman I. Sanford, 1940
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* John P. McDonough, 1941
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* Rudolph E. Jensen, 1942
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* Hanlan M. Carter, 1943; '''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANecrologiesAG#CARTER.2C_HANLAN_MELBOURNE_1902-1975 N]'''
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* Lester S. Short, 1944
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* Harold W. Brigham, 1945
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* Elwood V. Short, 1946
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* John Paterson, 1947
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* Philip R. Hayes, 1948
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* Ralph H. Fawcett, 1949
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* William K. Ash, 1950
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* Andrew C. Hudak, 1951
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* A. Myles Carlin, 1952
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* William H. Moore, 1953
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* James P. Blake, 1954
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* James R. Wilkey, 1955
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* William H. Moore, Jr., 1956
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* George Georgacopoulos, 1957
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* Howard C. Stevens, 1958, 1959
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* Norman R. Simpson, 1960
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* Harold G. Spencer, 1961
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* John W. White, 1962
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* Alexander C. Haldoupis, 1963, 1971
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* William M. Tammick, 1964
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* Roy A. Collins, 1965
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* William F. Young, 1966
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* ''Nelson E. Mather, III'', 1967, 1970
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* Andrew A. Bignis, 1968
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* Charles D. Beard, 1969, 1972
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* ''Norman L. Holcomb'', 1973, 1974
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* Homer E. Gorton, 1975
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* ''George P. Laubenstein'', 1976
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* Wilbur A. Turcotte, 1977
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* Robert W. Dowie, 1978
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* ''Charles S. Turcotte'', 1979, 1980
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== REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS ==
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* Petition for Dispensation: '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1920 1920]'''
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* Petition for Charter: '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1921 1921]'''
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* Consolidation Petition (with [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Fraternity Fraternity] Lodge): '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1981 1981]'''
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=== ANNIVERSARIES ===
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* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1970 1970]''' (50th Anniversary)
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=== VISITS BY GRAND MASTER ===
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* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1921 1921]''' ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMPrince Prince]; Constitution of Lodge and installation)
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* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1970 1970]''' ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMJaynes Jaynes]; 50th Anniversary)
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* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1981 1981]''' ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMBerquist Berquist]; consolidation with [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Fraternity Fraternity] Lodge)
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=== BY-LAW CHANGES ===
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'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1921 1921]'''
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1921 1921]'''
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1922 1922]'''
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1922 1922]'''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1923 1923]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1924 1924]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1925 1925]
 
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1926 1926]'''
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1926 1926]'''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1927 1927]
 
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1928 1928]'''
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1928 1928]'''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1929 1929]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1930 1930]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1931 1931]
 
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1932 1932]'''
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1932 1932]'''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1933 1933]
 
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1934 1934]'''
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1934 1934]'''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1935 1935]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1936 1936]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1937 1937]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1938 1938]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1939 1939]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1940 1940]
 
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1941 1941]'''
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1941 1941]'''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1942 1942]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1943 1943]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1944 1944]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1945 1945]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1946 1946]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1947 1947]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1948 1948]
 
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1949 1949]'''
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1949 1949]'''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1950 1950]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1951 1951]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1952 1952]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1953 1953]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1954 1954]
 
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1955 1955]'''
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1955 1955]'''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1956 1956]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1957 1957]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1958 1958]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1959 1959]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1960 1960]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1961 1961]
 
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1962 1962]
 
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1963 1963]'''
 
'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1963 1963]'''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1964 1964]
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'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1972 1972]'''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1965 1965]
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'''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1974 1974]'''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1966 1966]
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[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1967 1967]
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[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1968 1968]
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=== HISTORY ===
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1969 1969]
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[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1970 1970]
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* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1970 1970]''' (50th Anniversary History, 1970-438)
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1971 1971]
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[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1972 1972]
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==== 50TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY, OCTOBER 1970 ====
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1973 1973]
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[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1974 1974]
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''From Proceedings, Page 1970-438:''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1975 1975]
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[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1976 1976]
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''By Wor. Philip R. Hayes.''
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1977 1977]
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[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1978 1978]
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The first World War was over and peace prevailed. Men turned their thoughts to the building of their moral and material edifices. Searching for lofty ideals and the strengthening of character, many turned toward Masonic companionship. A great influx of applications were submitted to the various Lodges. As a direct result of the heavy burden thrust upon Bethesda Lodge in 1919 and 1920, a petition was received and read in that Lodge on June 1, 1920 for the forming of a new Masonic Lodge to be known as Ebenezer Fuller Lodge. It was approved and on July 28, 1920 our Lodge was instituted, and allowed to work under dispensation by the Grand Lodge.
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1979 1979]
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[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1980 1980]
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In selecting a name for the new Lodge, it was decided by the petitioners, who, with few exceptions, were all members of [http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BethesdaB Bethesda] Lodge, that some close tie-in would be most appropriate. Ebenezer Fuller served as Master of Bethesda Lodge during the anti-Masonic period of 1839 to 1848, and was known as the "savior of Bethesda Lodge," so his name was suggested and enthusiastically approved.
[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1981 1981]
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The Charter Members of Ebenezer Fuller Lodge include many who were outstanding in the business and professional world. The roll of these workmen has been called, but none has answered to his name, all having been received into that Celestial Lodge above.
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Under the new charter, Ebenezer Fuller Lodge was organized with the following officers:
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* James H. Dalton, Worshipful Master
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* Frank B. Granger, Senior Warden
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* Edwin W. Lambert, Junior Warden
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* Irving G. Findlay, Treasurer
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* Orlando J. Sebolt, Secretary
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* P. A. A. Killam, Chaplain
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* Norman J. Raison, Associate Chaplain
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* Harry P. Kenison, Marshal
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* Harry K. Newhall, Senior Deacon
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* William H. Short, Junior Deacon
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* Gardiner E. Thorpe, Senior Steward
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* Eben P. MacCannell, Junior Steward
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* Perry M. Waterhouse, Inside Sentinel
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* Fred E. Dodge, Tyler
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* Milton H. Brown, Organist
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The above-named officers served in 1920 and 1921 until the charter was granted on June 8, 1921. The Lodge was formally constituted on June 23, 1921 when a Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was held in Brighton. ''(1921 Mass. 208-209)''
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Wor. James H. Dalton, Past Master of Bethesda Lodge, and a District Deputy Grand Marshal was our first Master. His enthusiasm contributed largely to the founding of Ebenezer Fuller Lodge. He was in the Real Estate and Insurance business in Allston, and Treasurer of the Brighton Cooperative Bank.
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Wor. Frank B. Granger, Past Master of Norfolk Union Lodge, and our first Senior Warden, was a well-known Doctor.
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Two Chaplains, Dr. P. A. A. Killam, and Rev. Leslie W. Irving, have each served twenty-five years.
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Five Secretaries, Orlando J. Sebolt, Gardiner E. Thorpe, Irving G. Findlay, Hubert B. Dunbar and Norman R. Simpson, have accurately recorded our activities.
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Our present Treasurer, Wor. George W. Herman, has handled our finances for the last twenty-six years.
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Three members, Brothers Leslie I. Williamson, Reginald S. Bowser and William H. Short, have received their Fifty-year Veterans' Medals.
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The Joseph Warren Medal was bestowed on Brother William A. Sayward for distinguished service.
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In our fifty-year span we have faithfully continued our regular and special communications through depressions, wars and wood times successfully.
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Our Past Masters and Officers, elected and appointed, have performed their duties faithfully and diligently with a sincerity of purpose in carrying on the business in which we are engaged.
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The quarters of the Lodge from 1920 to 1941 were at the old Warren Hall on Washington Street, Brighton, Massachusetts, until moving to the present location.
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In 1951 Wor. Hanlan M. Carter was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the [http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWaltham5_1927-2003 Waltham Fifth Masonic District]. Wor. Lester S. Short served as his District Deputy Grand Marshal, and Brothers William K. Ash and Hubert B. Dunbar ably assisted as District Deputy Grand Secretaries.
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The life of our Lodge has been limited to the last fifty years; but it has covered what might be considered the most progressive period in Masonic history. This includes our activities as respects charities, contributions to affiliated orders and the development of members who have given much to the enhancement of Masonry.
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May the future record continued devotion and service to the Craft.
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=== GRAND LODGE OFFICERS ===
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* Hanlan M. Carter, DDGM, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWaltham5_1927-2003 District 5 (Waltham)], 1952, 1953; '''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANecrologiesAG#CARTER.2C_HANLAN_MELBOURNE_1902-1975 N]'''
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=== OTHER BROTHERS ===
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* Hubert Dunbar, '''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAOtherBrothersD#DUNBAR.2C_HUBERT_BARNABUS_1895-1992 Biography]'''
  
 
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'''The curator for this page is Brother [mailto:hotc@walterhunt.com Walter H. Hunt]. Please direct informational updates and questions to him.'''

Latest revision as of 15:08, 14 September 2016

EBENEZER FULLER LODGE

Location: Brighton

Chartered By: Arthur D. Prince

Charter Date: 06/08/1921 1921-277

Precedence Date: 07/28/1920

Current Status: in Grand Lodge Vault; merged with Fraternity Lodge to form Fraternity & Fuller Lodge, 05/15/1981.


PAST MASTERS

  • James H. Dalton, 1920, 1921
  • Frank B. Granger, 1922
  • Harry K. Newhall, 1923
  • William H. Short, 1924
  • Eben P. MacCannell, 1925
  • Harry P. Kenison, 1926
  • Forrest L. Berry, 1927
  • William A. Sayward, 1928
  • Frank G. Gloyd, 1929, 1930
  • Dartelle V. Fox, 1931
  • Harry V. Everham, Jr., 1932
  • Lincoln C. Lawrence, 1933
  • Harry W. Putney, 1934
  • Howard E. Badger, 1935
  • Henry F. Sayward, 1936, 1937
  • George W. Herman, 1938
  • Hubert B. Dunbar, 1939
  • Herman I. Sanford, 1940
  • John P. McDonough, 1941
  • Rudolph E. Jensen, 1942
  • Hanlan M. Carter, 1943; N
  • Lester S. Short, 1944
  • Harold W. Brigham, 1945
  • Elwood V. Short, 1946
  • John Paterson, 1947
  • Philip R. Hayes, 1948
  • Ralph H. Fawcett, 1949
  • William K. Ash, 1950
  • Andrew C. Hudak, 1951
  • A. Myles Carlin, 1952
  • William H. Moore, 1953
  • James P. Blake, 1954
  • James R. Wilkey, 1955
  • William H. Moore, Jr., 1956
  • George Georgacopoulos, 1957
  • Howard C. Stevens, 1958, 1959
  • Norman R. Simpson, 1960
  • Harold G. Spencer, 1961
  • John W. White, 1962
  • Alexander C. Haldoupis, 1963, 1971
  • William M. Tammick, 1964
  • Roy A. Collins, 1965
  • William F. Young, 1966
  • Nelson E. Mather, III, 1967, 1970
  • Andrew A. Bignis, 1968
  • Charles D. Beard, 1969, 1972
  • Norman L. Holcomb, 1973, 1974
  • Homer E. Gorton, 1975
  • George P. Laubenstein, 1976
  • Wilbur A. Turcotte, 1977
  • Robert W. Dowie, 1978
  • Charles S. Turcotte, 1979, 1980

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

  • Petition for Dispensation: 1920
  • Petition for Charter: 1921
  • Consolidation Petition (with Fraternity Lodge): 1981

ANNIVERSARIES

  • 1970 (50th Anniversary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

BY-LAW CHANGES

1921 1922 1926 1928 1932 1934 1941 1949 1955 1963 1972 1974

HISTORY

  • 1970 (50th Anniversary History, 1970-438)

50TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY, OCTOBER 1970

From Proceedings, Page 1970-438:

By Wor. Philip R. Hayes.

The first World War was over and peace prevailed. Men turned their thoughts to the building of their moral and material edifices. Searching for lofty ideals and the strengthening of character, many turned toward Masonic companionship. A great influx of applications were submitted to the various Lodges. As a direct result of the heavy burden thrust upon Bethesda Lodge in 1919 and 1920, a petition was received and read in that Lodge on June 1, 1920 for the forming of a new Masonic Lodge to be known as Ebenezer Fuller Lodge. It was approved and on July 28, 1920 our Lodge was instituted, and allowed to work under dispensation by the Grand Lodge.

In selecting a name for the new Lodge, it was decided by the petitioners, who, with few exceptions, were all members of Bethesda Lodge, that some close tie-in would be most appropriate. Ebenezer Fuller served as Master of Bethesda Lodge during the anti-Masonic period of 1839 to 1848, and was known as the "savior of Bethesda Lodge," so his name was suggested and enthusiastically approved.

The Charter Members of Ebenezer Fuller Lodge include many who were outstanding in the business and professional world. The roll of these workmen has been called, but none has answered to his name, all having been received into that Celestial Lodge above.

Under the new charter, Ebenezer Fuller Lodge was organized with the following officers:

  • James H. Dalton, Worshipful Master
  • Frank B. Granger, Senior Warden
  • Edwin W. Lambert, Junior Warden
  • Irving G. Findlay, Treasurer
  • Orlando J. Sebolt, Secretary
  • P. A. A. Killam, Chaplain
  • Norman J. Raison, Associate Chaplain
  • Harry P. Kenison, Marshal
  • Harry K. Newhall, Senior Deacon
  • William H. Short, Junior Deacon
  • Gardiner E. Thorpe, Senior Steward
  • Eben P. MacCannell, Junior Steward
  • Perry M. Waterhouse, Inside Sentinel
  • Fred E. Dodge, Tyler
  • Milton H. Brown, Organist

The above-named officers served in 1920 and 1921 until the charter was granted on June 8, 1921. The Lodge was formally constituted on June 23, 1921 when a Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was held in Brighton. (1921 Mass. 208-209)

Wor. James H. Dalton, Past Master of Bethesda Lodge, and a District Deputy Grand Marshal was our first Master. His enthusiasm contributed largely to the founding of Ebenezer Fuller Lodge. He was in the Real Estate and Insurance business in Allston, and Treasurer of the Brighton Cooperative Bank.

Wor. Frank B. Granger, Past Master of Norfolk Union Lodge, and our first Senior Warden, was a well-known Doctor. Two Chaplains, Dr. P. A. A. Killam, and Rev. Leslie W. Irving, have each served twenty-five years.

Five Secretaries, Orlando J. Sebolt, Gardiner E. Thorpe, Irving G. Findlay, Hubert B. Dunbar and Norman R. Simpson, have accurately recorded our activities.

Our present Treasurer, Wor. George W. Herman, has handled our finances for the last twenty-six years.

Three members, Brothers Leslie I. Williamson, Reginald S. Bowser and William H. Short, have received their Fifty-year Veterans' Medals.

The Joseph Warren Medal was bestowed on Brother William A. Sayward for distinguished service.

In our fifty-year span we have faithfully continued our regular and special communications through depressions, wars and wood times successfully.

Our Past Masters and Officers, elected and appointed, have performed their duties faithfully and diligently with a sincerity of purpose in carrying on the business in which we are engaged.

The quarters of the Lodge from 1920 to 1941 were at the old Warren Hall on Washington Street, Brighton, Massachusetts, until moving to the present location.

In 1951 Wor. Hanlan M. Carter was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the Waltham Fifth Masonic District. Wor. Lester S. Short served as his District Deputy Grand Marshal, and Brothers William K. Ash and Hubert B. Dunbar ably assisted as District Deputy Grand Secretaries.

The life of our Lodge has been limited to the last fifty years; but it has covered what might be considered the most progressive period in Masonic history. This includes our activities as respects charities, contributions to affiliated orders and the development of members who have given much to the enhancement of Masonry.

May the future record continued devotion and service to the Craft.


GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

OTHER BROTHERS


DISTRICTS

1920: District 5 (Waltham)

1927: District 5 (Waltham)


LINKS

Massachusetts Lodges


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