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ABRAHAM A. DAME 1792-1878

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Junior Grand Warden, 1829;
Senior Grand Warden, 1830-1832;
Deputy Grand Master, 1833-1834

NOTES

COMMEMORATION, JUNE 1878

From Liberal Freemason, Vol. II, No. 4, July 1878, Page 126:

The last communication of this Lodge, prior to the usual summer vacation, was held in the Masonic Temple in Boston on June 17th, after the necessary business was transacted, W. Brother S. W. Creech, Jr., called attention to the fact thai that evening was the Sixtieth Anniversary of the connection of the venerable and esteemed Wor. Brother Abraham Annis Dame with the lodge, and in noticing it, a committee was appointed, who hail caused to be prepared a choice basket of flowers, to which a suitable inscription was attached, and the whole was dispatched to Brother Dame at his residence, with a special messenger, who was also charged to convey to him the kind regards of the Lodge, with their regrets at his inability to be present, because of his physical infirmity. On the return of the messenger, the Lodge was at refreshment in the banquet hall, where he announced to the brethren the extreme satisfaction with which Brother Dame received the token of the fraternal remembrance sent to him by the Lodge. Brother Dame became a member in 1818, and Brother Wm. Palfrey in 1819, and these two are the only members living, who were admitted prior to 1850. The health of these two is now infirm by reason of age, but their interest Masonry is as active as ever, and though the years of their lives even more than four score years, yet among their greatest pleasures is the happy reflection consequent on their being made Masons.

MEMORIAL

From Proceedings, Page 1878-167:

The busy hand of death has removed another of our prominent members and wise councillors. R.W. Brother Abraham Annis Dame was born at Orford, N.H., August 27, 1792, and died November 14, 1878, aged eighty-six years, two months, and eighteen days. At the time of his death he was senior member of this Grand Lodge.

He came to Boston in 1814, was admitted to the bar in Middlesex County in 1816, also in Suffolk County Dec. 23, 1818, and continued in practice over sixty years. He was thrice married, at his death leaving a widow and one daughter to mourn his loss.

Brother Dame received his Masonic Degrees in The Massachusetts Lodge, in Boston ; was initiated, March 27; crafted, April 8; raised, April 24, 1818; was made a member, June 29, 1818, continuing his membership to the time of his death, — sixty years, four months, and fifteen days. He was elected Senior Deacon, Dec. 1, 1820; Junior Warden, Dec. 7, 1821; Senior Warden, Dec. 6, 1822; Worshipful Master, Dec. 5, 1823; was installed 26th of same month, served two years, declining a renomination at that time; but was again Master in 1844 and 1845; was elected trustee of the Charity Fund in 1834, and held that office over forty years. In Grand Lodge he was elected R.W. Junior Grand Warden, in 1828; Senior Grand Warden, in 1829-31; Deputy Grand Master, in 1832-33; and was a permanent member thereof.

He was exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch Mason, in St. Paul's Chapter, Boston, Feb. 17, 1819, and was admitted to membership in Feb., 1819. He served the Chapter as Scribe, in 1820; again in 1840, and again in 1853; as King, in 1821, and again in 1841; was High Priest, in 1822-23, and also in 1842-43, and became an Honorary Member of that Body. In Grand Chapter he became Grand R.A. Captain, June 24, 1823; was elected Grand Treasurer, Sept. 9, the same year; which office he continued to hold until Sept., 1844; was elected Grand Scribe in 1855, and became a permanent member. He received the Degrees, and was admitted to membership in Boston Council of R. and S. Masters, July 27, 1819; and to Honorary Membership, March 15, 1855; was elected Right Ill. Master, Nov. 13, 1821, serving three years; was Corresponding Secretary in 1824; and elected Most Ill. Master, Jan. 25, 1825, serving four years. Brother Dame was elected Most Ill. Grand Master of the Grand Council of R. and S. Masters in 1826, and served with ability during the so called Anti-Masonic period. He was created a Knight Templar in Boston Commandery, Feb. 13, 1822; admitted to membership, March 12, same year; served as Junior Warden, and was elected E. Commander, October, 1827, and presided three years; was elected Honorary Member, Sept. 19, 1855. He served the Grand Encampment of Massachusetts and R.I. as Grand Captain General, one year; Deputy Grand Master, two years; and Grand Master in 1835-36. In the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite he received all of the degrees, and held many positions of responsibility and trust, and was an Honorary Member of Massachusetts Consistory. On the 6th of January, 1863, he was made an Illustrious Inspector General 33°, of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite; thereby becoming an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council of the 33rd and last degree.

Brother A. A. Dame was a zealous Mason; was one of the most reliable ritualists of his day. He delivered an address to his Lodge in 1819 and in 1829; he twice delivered a dissertation on The principles of Masonry and its moral virtues. He was firm, outspoken, and fearless; was one of the signers of the famous Masonic Declaration which was issued during the so-called Anti-Masonic excitement, and manfully defended our principles. He was much respected by his compeers, loved by his family, and regarded by his intimate friends with affection and veneration.

He was buried with knightly honors, Boston Commandery conducting the ceremony. He was interred at Mount Auburn, where he quietly rests. Peace to his ashes. Amen.

Whereas, It pleased the Great Mover of all life to take from us, by death, one of our prominent members and highly esteemed friends, R.W. Brother Abraham Annis Dame; therefore

Resolved, That in this event, so full of sadness, we recognize the power of that Great Law which doeth all things well, and bow submissively to His will.

Resolved, That in the life and character of our departed Brother we realize and appreciate more highly those noble traits of character which secured to him the friendship and respect of those most intimately associated with him.

Resolved, That the Masonic Institution, in whose welfare and prosperity he always maintained a great interest, has lost a valued co-laborer, nvise counsellor, and devoted friend.

Resolved, That we tender to the family of our deceased Brother, our deep condolence and warmest sympathy in this their hour of bereavement and great affliction.

Resolved, That, as an appropriate token of our appreciation of his life and usefulness, these resolutions be entered on the records of this Grand Lodge, and a copy forwarded to the family of the deceased.

WILLIAM PARKMAN,
WM. D. COOLIDGE,
WYZEMAN MARSHALL,
SAMUEL W. CREECH, JR.,
Committee.


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